GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Gloucester Township Police Department announced their participation in the national “Click it or Ticket” campaign, aimed at enforcing seat belt usage. The campaign begins on May 20 and will continue until June 2. This enforcement effort will include high visibility seat belt checkpoints and saturation patrols, specifically targeting areas in town with a high incidence of crashes involving unrestrained occupants.
In addition to road enforcement, Gloucester Township Police Officers from the Traffic Safety Unit will be engaging with high school seniors. They will deliver presentations focused on the risks of driving without a seat belt and the dangers of impaired driving, coinciding with the prom season. This initiative is part of a broader national effort to highlight the life-saving benefits of wearing seat belts.
- 20-year-old jailed after loaded Glock and drugs found in Delaware home
Frankford man busted after drugs and loaded gun found in home with child present
Frankford, DE – A 20-year-old man is facing serious charges after Delaware State Police discovered crack cocaine, marijuana, and a loaded handgun during a probation search at his Frankford home Tuesday night.
At approximately 8:30 p.m. on November 11, Probation & Parole officers conducted an administrative search of Malachi Mahon’s residence on Frankford Avenue as part of his probation conditions. After finding evidence of drugs and a weapon, they requested assistance from the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force.
A full search led to the seizure of 6.44 grams of crack cocaine, 50.43 grams of marijuana, and a Glock 9mm handgun. Investigators also confirmed that a child was inside the home at the time of the search. Mahon was taken into custody without incident.
He was transported to Troop 4 and charged with multiple felonies, including drug possession with intent to deliver and possession of a firearm by a person prohibited. He was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $36,601 cash bond.
The case remains under investigation. Authorities have not confirmed if additional charges related to child endangerment are pending.
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Key Points- Malachi Mahon, 20, was arrested after drugs and a loaded handgun were found during a probation search
- A child was present in the home during the search in Frankford, DE
- Mahon is being held on over $36,000 cash bond for felony drug and weapon charges
- 15-year-old Newark girl missing after last seen on Halloween
Teen girl missing in Newark after last seen near Maple Avenue on Halloween
Newark, NJ – Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 15-year-old girl who went missing on Halloween and hasn’t been seen since, according to the Newark Department of Public Safety.
Brianna James, 15, of Newark, was reported missing on Friday, October 31, after she was last spotted near Maple Avenue and Grumman Avenue. Authorities say she has run away before, but those previous incidents were not reported to police at the time.
Brianna is described as 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds. Her clothing at the time of her disappearance is unknown. Officials say her mental and physical health are considered to be in good condition.
Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr. is urging anyone who may have seen Brianna or has any information about her location to contact the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). Tips can be submitted anonymously and may be eligible for a reward.
Police have not said whether Brianna’s disappearance is believed to be voluntary or if foul play is suspected. The investigation remains open.
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Key Points- Brianna James, 15, was last seen on October 31 near Maple Avenue and Grumman Avenue in Newark
- She has a history of running away but is considered to be in good health
- Police are asking the public for help and offering a reward for tips
- Gunman robs man in DC lobby then runs into Secret Service
Man busted after gunpoint robbery in DC apartment lobby as victim flags down Secret Service
Washington, DC – A man was arrested Sunday afternoon after allegedly robbing another man at gunpoint in a Northwest DC apartment building, only to be caught moments later with the help of nearby Secret Service agents and members of the National Guard.
The incident unfolded around 3:46 p.m. on November 9, when the suspect approached the victim in the lobby of a building in the 800 block of 10th Street NW. Police say the suspect pulled a firearm and demanded the victim’s belongings before fleeing on foot.
In a swift turn of events, the victim followed the suspect outside and flagged down nearby U.S. Secret Service officers, who were in the vicinity. The officers, along with National Guard members, located and detained the suspect. A firearm was recovered during the arrest.
The suspect was identified as 20-year-old Brandon Stallworth of Richmond, Virginia. He is now facing charges of Armed Robbery (Gun) and Possession of an Unregistered Firearm.
The Metropolitan Police Department credited the rapid apprehension to the combined efforts of federal and military personnel present at the time of the crime. The investigation remains ongoing, and no additional suspects are being sought.
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Key Points- A man was robbed at gunpoint in the lobby of a 10th Street NW apartment building Sunday afternoon
- The suspect, Brandon Stallworth, was caught by Secret Service and National Guard officers
- Stallworth was charged with Armed Robbery and Possession of an Unregistered Firearm
- Shopper tackled in wild brawl inside Myrtle Beach Target
Man tackled shopper inside Myrtle Beach Target in midday assault
Myrtle Beach, SC – A violent assault inside a busy Target store left one person hospitalized and another in custody Monday afternoon after a man tackled and repeatedly struck a shopper in the entryway of the retail location.
The incident unfolded around 12:17 p.m. in the 1000 block of Seaboard Street, when Myrtle Beach police responded to reports of an attack near the store entrance. Witnesses said the victim was first struck outside and then tackled to the ground just inside the store.
Police say the suspect continued to assault the individual on the floor until store security intervened and separated the two.
The victim was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect, identified as 37-year-old Bruce Dansby of Myrtle Beach, was taken into custody at the scene. He now faces charges of Assault and Disorderly Conduct.
The motive behind the assault remains unclear, and the case is under active investigation. Authorities are asking anyone with additional details to contact the Myrtle Beach Police Department’s non-emergency line at 843-918-1382.
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Key Points- A man was assaulted Monday at a Target store in Myrtle Beach and transported to the hospital
- Suspect Bruce Dansby, 37, was arrested at the scene and charged with Assault and Disorderly Conduct
- The attack began outside the store and continued inside until security intervened
- Police hunt for killer after man murdered behind city shops
Man shot and killed in West Baltimore alley as police seek tips in deadly attack
Baltimore, MD – A 33-year-old man was gunned down late Friday night in a rear alley off West North Avenue, and police are now offering a reward of up to $8,000 for information leading to an arrest in the deadly shooting.
The incident occurred around 11:00 p.m. on November 7 in the 3100 block of W. North Avenue. The victim, identified as Jaquan Vastion, was found shot in the alley and later pronounced dead.
Detectives have not announced any suspects or motive. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Metro Crime Stoppers is urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to submit tips anonymously. Tips that lead to felony charges and an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $8,000.
Tipsters can submit information through the “P3 Tips” mobile app, by calling 1-866-756-2587, or online at MetroCrimeStoppers.org.
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Key Points- Jaquan Vastion, 33, was shot and killed late Friday in a rear alley off W. North Avenue
- Police are offering up to $8,000 for information that leads to an arrest
- Tips can be submitted anonymously through Metro Crime Stoppers