BUFFALO, NY — The Buffalo Police Department is requesting the public’s help in finding 15-year-old Ahmia Showers, who has been reported missing. Ahmia is described as a Black female, approximately 5’5″ tall, weighing 100 lbs, with hazel eyes and brown hair.
She was last seen on May 15, 2024, at Compass House in Buffalo. The details of her clothing at the time of disappearance are unknown.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about Ahmia’s whereabouts to contact 911 immediately to aid in her safe return.
- Police Execute Search Warrant on Wanted Thief in Perth Amboy
PERTH AMBOY, NJ — The Perth Amboy Police Department has reported the arrest of 22-year-old Jawwad Evans, a resident of the Harbortown section of the city, on multiple charges of burglary and theft. The arrest took place on Wednesday, June 12, following an investigation that led to the development of probable cause and the issuance of an arrest warrant.
Following his arrest, detectives obtained a search warrant for Evans' residence. The subsequent search led to the discovery and seizure of numerous items believed to be stolen. Among these were credit cards and other forms of identification belonging to at least 37 individuals.
This is not Evans' first encounter with the law, as he has previously been charged with theft and possession of stolen property. The ongoing investigation is particularly focused on thefts from mostly unlocked vehicles. The police are urging any potential victims who have not yet reported their losses to come forward.
- 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.