PITTSBURGH, PA — Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus of the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of two individuals on gun-related charges following an incident in a doctor’s office.
38-year-old Anthony Johnson of McKeesport and 41-year-old Leal Jackson of Stowe Township were arrested this week. Johnson was initially sought for a probation violation related to a 2012 assault conviction involving a minor. Detectives tracked him to Jackson’s Stowe Township residence after discovering he had not been residing at his registered address.
Both individuals were wanted on active warrants for numerous gun charges filed last month by Pittsburgh Police. These charges stem from a 2023 incident where a weapon was discharged inside a doctor’s office on Locust Street, opposite Mercy Hospital. According to Johnson, he was carrying the gun, which belonged to Jackson, in his waistband when he accidentally shot himself in the leg. Jackson subsequently sought treatment at the Mercy Hospital emergency room.
Following their arrest, Johnson and Jackson were taken to the Allegheny County Jail for arraignment. Johnson is also facing a new felony charge for failing to register as a sex offender.
- 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.
- $3.0 Million Pick-6 Jackpot Won in Burlington County
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Lottery has announced that a single ticket has won the $3.0 million Pick-6 jackpot in Burlington County. The winning ticket was purchased at Masonville News & Food Store, located at 241 Masonville Rd. in Mount Laurel. As a bonus for selling the winning ticket, the retailer will receive $10,000.
“Congratulations to our latest Pick-6 winner! This marks the second huge jackpot this week,” said Executive Director James Carey. “Earlier this week, a Camden County ticket won over $200 million, making this an excellent week for South Jersey players!”
The winning numbers for the Thursday, June 13, drawing were: 12, 14, 25, 29, 33, and 36. The jackpot will reset to $2 million for the next drawing, scheduled for Monday, June 17.
Double Play Results
Players who added Double Play for an extra $1.00 had a chance to win up to $250,000 in cash. The Double Play drawing results for Thursday, June 13, were: 01, 15, 18, 25, 26, and 40.