STAFFORD, VA – A significant collaboration between the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office and the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Fugitive Unit led to the arrest of 22-year-old Raheem Adams. The arrest took place at Adams’ residence in the Highpoint Subdivision on Wednesday morning.
Adams is facing charges of first and second-degree murder, as well as first and second-degree attempted murder in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on May 19.
The incident took place at a car meet in a shopping center parking lot located at the 6400 block of Marlboro Pike, Prince George’s County. The shooting resulted in the death of 26-year-old John Phipps of Waldorf and left another man with non-life-threatening injuries.
The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit, aided by tips from the community and Prince George’s County Crime Solvers, successfully identified and charged Adams. He is currently held at Rappahannock Regional Jail awaiting extradition to Prince George’s County.
The arrest is noted as a product of excellent teamwork between the two county law enforcement agencies, highlighting the importance of interdepartmental cooperation in addressing serious crimes.
- Second Arrest Made in Utica Shooting
UTICA, NY — The City of Utica Police Department announced a new development in the ongoing investigation into a series of shots fired incidents. On June 14, 18-year-old Ibrahim Talas of Utica voluntarily surrendered to the authorities. This follows an initial arrest connected to an incident that occurred on the 1500 block of Dudley Ave on June 12.
Talas faces charges of first-degree reckless endangerment, second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, and criminal possession of a firearm. The police had previously indicated that further arrests were anticipated in connection with this case.
The investigation into multiple reports of gunfire in the area continues, as law enforcement works to address and curb the recent spate of violence.
- Two New Jersey Democrat Public Officials Arrest For Corrupt Political Payback Scandal
TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, alongside the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA), announced today that criminal charges have been filed against two members of the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) Board of Commissioners. The charges include second-degree official misconduct and conspiracy to commit official misconduct, as well as third-degree perjury.
The accused, Vice Chairman Christopher Milam, 45, and Board Commissioner Bryan Bush, 52, both residents of Sewell, New Jersey, allegedly colluded to obstruct payments to a civil engineering firm. This act was purportedly in political retaliation related to a dispute between a South Jersey Democratic Party leader and a Mercer County Commissioner.
The OPIA Corruption Bureau's ongoing investigation revealed that Milam and Bush conspired to halt the payment for services already rendered by the engineering firm, casting votes during three SJTA Board meetings in 2023 to prevent the authority from fulfilling its financial obligations. The defendants allegedly had no legitimate grounds for their actions, which were said to be politically motivated.
Attorney General Platkin emphasized the commitment to holding powerful figures accountable, stating that misuse of position for political retribution will not be tolerated. Drew Skinner, Executive Director of OPIA, highlighted that the actions of Milam and Bush represent a violation of public trust, noting their alleged attempts to fabricate reasons for their decisions during grand jury testimony.
Further findings from the investigation indicate that on each occasion, the votes cast by Milam and Bush prevented the board from achieving the necessary majority for approval, resulting in unpaid invoices for the engineering firm.
Evidence suggests that the political motives behind these actions were linked to a text message from Milam to Bush, stating a retaliatory intent against the Mercer County Commissioner who defied party directives.
- Baltimore Police Foot Patrol Officers Arrest Suspect for Illegal Handgun
In the early hours of Thursday at around 3:18 AM, Baltimore Police officers, while on a foot patrol in the Unit of Light Street, were alerted to a potentially armed individual in the vicinity. The alert came from fellow officers monitoring Citywatch cameras, who provided a description of the suspect.
The police subsequently located a male matching the suspect's description on the West Lombard Street unit block. After investigating, officers arrested the 23-year-old man and confiscated a Taurus 9 mm handgun, which was identified as stolen property from Atlanta, GA.
The suspect has been taken to the Central Booking Intake Facility and is facing charges related to the firearm possession.
- Bronx Man Arrested for Deadly February Attack
Alejandro Gonzalez, a 23-year-old male from 1158 Boynton Avenue, Bronx, has been arrested on multiple charges including first-degree manslaughter and assault. Gonzalez is accused of assault with the intent to cause serious and less severe physical injuries with a weapon, alongside criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree.
The incident leading to these charges occurred early on Saturday, February 17, at approximately 4:41 AM, in front of 1206 Stratford Avenue. Police responded to a 911 assault call and discovered that emergency medical services had already transported the victim, a 46-year-old male, to NYC Health and Hospitals/Jacobi in a critical state. The victim, identified as Jesus Garcia-Desiderio of 1104 Manor Avenue, Bronx, succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday, February 20.
The investigation into this fatal incident remains ongoing as authorities work to piece together the events that led to Garcia-Desiderio's death.
- Body Of Woman Found by Police in Brooklyn
On Saturday at approximately 5:05 AM, police were dispatched to 175 Minna Street in Brooklyn following a 911 call reporting an unconscious woman. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 27-year-old female, unconscious and unresponsive with signs of bodily trauma. Emergency medical services declared the woman deceased at the scene.
The cause of death is pending determination by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Authorities are currently conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident.
The identity of the deceased has not been released, pending notification of her family.
- Littleton Resident Wins $400,000 in Second-Chance Lottery Drawing
LITTLETON, CO — Calvin Fitts of Littleton struck it big by winning the $400,000 grand prize in the 2024 Multiply The Cash Second Chance drawing. Fitts received an email notification from the lottery on June 5, informing him of his top prize win among more than 50.5 million entries.
Fitts visited lottery headquarters on Thursday to claim his prize. After mandatory state and federal tax withholdings, he took home $286,000.
Players can participate in the Multiply the Cash Second Chance drawing by scanning their scratch-off tickets into their lottery accounts, automatically entering them into the draw. Besides the $400,000 grand prize, the recent drawing awarded four $20,000 prizes and ten $500 prizes. The next drawing is scheduled for October 9.