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STAMFORD, CT — Authorities are investigating an incident in front of the Islamic Center on Washington Boulevard involving a male driver who allegedly made derogatory statements toward congregants, the Stamford Police Department confirmed Sunday.

The disturbance occurred on the evening of August 9 outside the Islamic Center at 1558 Washington Blvd. Officers from the Patrol Division responded the following day to initiate an investigation after receiving a report about the verbal encounter.

According to police, the man stopped his vehicle in front of the center and began verbally engaging with several individuals, allegedly using offensive language. No physical altercation was reported.

The case has been turned over to the Bureau of Investigation and is being handled in coordination with the State’s Attorney’s Office. The individual involved has been identified, but his name has not been released.

Authorities are asking anyone with additional information to contact the Stamford Police Department Major Crimes Unit, Squad “B”.

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Key Points

  • Stamford police are investigating a verbal disturbance outside the Islamic Center on Washington Blvd.
  • A male driver allegedly made derogatory remarks to congregants on the evening of August 9
  • The case is under review by the Bureau of Investigation and State’s Attorney’s Office

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JACKSON TOWNSHIP, OH — The body of a 28-year-old pregnant woman found inside a sealed storage tote earlier this month has led to the arrest of two men as authorities investigate her suspicious death.

Brittany Fuhr-Storms was discovered on August 3 after Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a possible body near Jackson Township. Her remains were found naked, wrapped in towels and a tarp, and stuffed inside a large plastic storage container with the lid screwed shut. The container was initially mistaken for a cooler.

An autopsy later confirmed Fuhr-Storms was pregnant at the time of her death.

Detectives traced her last known address to a home in Middletown, where they executed a narcotics-related search warrant. Two men were arrested at the scene and told police they had information about Fuhr-Storms’ death. Authorities have not yet released their names or detailed the charges.

Jackson Township Police Chief Mark Bruner described the tote as the kind used to store large household items, like holiday decorations. He said the discovery was both disturbing and deeply suspicious.

The investigation is ongoing, and the official cause of death has not been released.

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Key Points

  • Brittany Fuhr-Storms, 28, was pregnant when she was found dead in a sealed storage tote in Jackson Township
  • Two men were arrested during a Middletown drug raid linked to the case
  • Her body was wrapped in towels and a tarp; the investigation remains active
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CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ — A Green Creek resident is facing multiple serious charges after authorities uncovered a drug manufacturing operation involving thousands of heroin bags, cocaine, a firearm, and cash following a coordinated raid in Cape May County earlier this week.

On August 11, Harold Perez, 34, was arrested after members of the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Gangs, Guns, and Narcotics Task Force executed search warrants at several properties and a vehicle linked to him. The operation was conducted in coordination with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Cape May County Regional SWAT Team.

Investigators seized approximately 2,100 bags of heroin, more than half an ounce of cocaine, a Ruger handgun, drug paraphernalia, and around $10,000 in cash. Authorities say evidence also indicated Perez was running a narcotics manufacturing facility.

Perez was charged with a range of offenses, including first-degree maintaining a narcotics manufacturing facility and first-degree possession with intent to distribute heroin. Additional second- and third-degree charges include weapons offenses, endangering the welfare of a child, and conspiracy to distribute heroin, among others.

He is currently being held at the Cape May County Correctional Facility pending court proceedings.

If convicted of the first-degree charges, Perez faces up to 20 years in New Jersey State Prison.

The investigation remains ongoing, and law enforcement officials urged the public to report suspicious activity as part of their continued efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region.

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Key Points

  • Harold Perez was arrested after 2,100 bags of heroin, cocaine, and a firearm were seized during multi-agency raids
  • Authorities say Perez was operating a drug manufacturing facility in Cape May County
  • He faces multiple first-, second-, and third-degree charges and is being held pending court proceedings
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TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Board of Nursing has temporarily suspended the license of a Mercer County nurse accused of criminal sexual contact involving three male hospital patients while under his care, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Monday.

Andre Maureece Angus, a registered nurse formerly employed at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, is facing three counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual contact following an investigation by the Plainsboro Police Department and the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office. The alleged incidents occurred between September 2023 and March 2024.

Angus, who was arrested on December 11, 2024, is accused of inappropriately touching the genital area of three patients during the course of his duties. His employment at the hospital has since been terminated.

On July 28, 2025, the New Jersey Board of Nursing entered into an interim consent order with Angus, under which he agreed to the temporary suspension of his license pending the resolution of the criminal case and further review by the Board. During this suspension, he is barred from any professional patient contact in any healthcare setting.

State officials said the allegations represent a serious breach of professional and ethical standards.

If convicted, each count of fourth-degree criminal sexual contact could result in up to 18 months in prison and a fine of up to $10,000 per charge. Angus remains presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

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Key Points

  • Mercer County nurse Andre Maureece Angus is accused of sexual contact with three male hospital patients
  • The New Jersey Board of Nursing has temporarily suspended his license pending criminal case outcome
  • The alleged misconduct occurred at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center between September 2023 and March 2024
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WILMINGTON, DE — A multi-agency investigation targeting a drug trafficking operation in Delaware and Maryland ended this week with the arrest of three Delaware men and the seizure of large quantities of narcotics, cash, and a firearm.

Detectives with the Delaware State Police, working in coordination with the Cecil County (Maryland) Drug Task Force, arrested Aaron Nickerson, 34, of Wilmington; Khalil Rodriguez-Fitzgerald, 30, of New Castle; and Malcolm Moore, 33, of Claymont on August 6 following a months-long probe into a drug trafficking organization distributing cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and marijuana throughout New Castle County and nearby Cecil County.

The three suspects were stopped by Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team officers in a rental vehicle driven by Nickerson in Wilmington. A search of the vehicle turned up approximately 140 grams of crack cocaine, 4.3 pounds of marijuana, and more than $11,000 in suspected drug proceeds.

Subsequent search warrants were executed at locations in New Castle County, where police found an additional 323 grams of cocaine, 108 grams of crack cocaine, nearly 1,800 grams of phenacetin (a cutting agent), 24 grams of marijuana, one handgun, ammunition, over $21,000 in suspected drug money, and various items used in drug distribution. Two children were present during the execution of one of the search warrants.

Nickerson, a convicted felon prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition, was charged and arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 11. He is being held at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $178,500 cash bond.

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Key Points

  • Three men were arrested in Wilmington after a joint Delaware-Maryland drug investigation concluded
  • Police seized cocaine, crack, marijuana, cutting agents, a firearm, and over $32,000 in suspected drug proceeds
  • A convicted felon among the suspects was found with ammunition and a gun in a home with children present
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GREENBELT, MD — A Queen Anne’s County man struck gold with the final $50,000 top prize from the Maryland Lottery’s Joker’s Wild scratch-off game after buying a few tickets on a hunch.

The Eastern Shore resident, whose name was not released, claimed his prize at Lottery headquarters in Baltimore on August 11 after purchasing the lucky $5 ticket at Live on TV, a retailer located on Greenbelt Road in Prince George’s County.

The player said he knew only one top prize remained on the game and decided to try his luck. After scratching off the ticket with a quarter, he noticed a matching number revealing the $50,000 prize. To be certain, he handed the ticket to a store clerk to scan. The clerk’s grin confirmed the win.

Now calling the quarter his “lucky coin,” the winner said he plans to keep it for future lottery attempts. He shared that the prize money will go toward stabilizing his finances.

The retailer will receive a $500 bonus from the Maryland Lottery for selling the winning ticket.

Joker’s Wild launched on July 22, 2024, and is now in the process of closing out. Lower-tier prizes between $5 and $5,000 can still be claimed through March 2, 2026.

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Key Points

  • A Queen Anne’s County man won the final $50,000 top prize on the Joker’s Wild scratch-off
  • He used a quarter to scratch the winning ticket and confirmed it with a store clerk
  • The winner plans to use the money to pay off debts, and the store gets a $500 bonus
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FOREST HEIGHTS, MD — A Forest Heights resident is headed to Hollywood after being selected as a Maryland Lottery second-chance winner for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to attend a taping of Let’s Make a Deal® in Los Angeles.

Carolyn Perkins, 73, was one of five Maryland Lottery players chosen through a promotional drawing tied to the popular game show. Her prize includes a four-day VIP trip for two to Los Angeles with roundtrip airfare, hotel accommodations, a guided tour of the city, and $1,660 in spending money.

Perkins said she was stunned by the win and didn’t believe it at first. Once the news sank in, she called her daughter, who will be joining her on the trip. It will be her first time in Los Angeles.

She also shared that the show holds sentimental value, as she used to watch Let’s Make a Deal with her mother, and later with her daughter and granddaughter.

As part of the game show experience, winners will visit a costume shop to pick out an outfit to wear to the taping. All five Lottery winners will be able to “play along” from the audience, with a chance to win up to $3,000 in prizes during the show.

Perkins joins two other Marylanders—Wallace Thrash of Clinton and John Barnes of Upper Marlboro—who were selected in earlier second-chance drawings.

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Key Points

  • Carolyn Perkins of Forest Heights won a Maryland Lottery second-chance trip to attend a Let’s Make a Deal taping
  • Her prize includes travel, hotel, $1,660 in spending money, and the chance to play for up to $3,000 in prizes
  • Perkins will attend the show with her daughter and pick a costume to wear for the experience
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LANCASTER, PA — A 29-year-old Lancaster man charged with violently sexually assaulting a woman in his basement will face trial after waiving his preliminary hearing last week.

Jose Antonio Pitre appeared before Judge Adam Witkonis on July 29 and waived his right to a preliminary hearing on charges of sexual assault, aggravated assault, strangulation, and simple assault. The charges stem from a June 25 incident that occurred inside Pitre’s residence on the 600 block of Saint Joseph Street.

According to police, the victim reported being attacked by Pitre in the afternoon and told investigators he repeatedly punched her in the face, strangled her, and dragged her by the neck before sexually assaulting her. She also alleged that Pitre forced her to drink rubbing alcohol during the attack.

Pitre was taken into custody following the investigation and remains held in Lancaster County Prison on $500,000 bail.

Charges were filed by Lancaster City Bureau of Police Officer Harry Valverde. Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Ponessa is assigned to prosecute the case.

Pitre is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Key Points

  • Jose Antonio Pitre, 29, is charged with sexual assault and other violent offenses stemming from a June 25 incident
  • Victim alleges she was beaten, strangled, dragged, and sexually assaulted inside a Lancaster basement
  • Pitre waived his preliminary hearing and remains jailed on $500,000 bail
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LUBBOCK, TX – A 37-year-old Lubbock man was found guilty last week after federal prosecutors said he posted violent threats targeting Secret Service agents and their families in an online tirade earlier this year.

Tristan Rene Langston was convicted Thursday by a federal jury of two counts: transmitting threats in interstate commerce and threatening a federal law enforcement officer. The verdict followed a four-day trial in U.S. District Court.

According to trial evidence, Langston posted a threatening message on February 21 to X.com (formerly Twitter), writing that he intended to invoke the Second Amendment and “slit the throats of agents and their families.” The threats were directed at two specific U.S. Secret Service agents who had investigated Langston in 2023.

Jurors were shown online posts, videos, and notes stored on Langston’s phone in which he repeatedly referenced the agents and expressed resentment. The government argued the threats were made deliberately and intended to intimidate in retaliation for the earlier investigation.

Prosecutors stated the messages were not hyperbole but “true threats” that federal agents were likely to take seriously, especially given the context and Langston’s long-term fixation on the individuals.

Langston now faces sentencing on the federal charges. A date has not yet been announced.

Key Points

  • Tristan Langston was convicted of threatening to kill Secret Service agents and their families
  • The threats were posted online in February and linked to a prior investigation into Langston
  • Jurors reviewed posts, videos, and cellphone notes showing long-standing hostility toward agents
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – A 40-year-old LaPlace man admitted to orchestrating a years-long bank fraud scheme that involved fake car loans, fraudulent documents, and stolen identities totaling more than $400,000 in losses to multiple credit unions.

Ernest X. Taylor, Jr. pleaded guilty on August 6 to one count of bank fraud in federal court, Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced Monday. The scheme, which ran from 2019 through 2022, involved Taylor applying for auto loans using other individuals’ names, submitting falsified vehicle titles and pay stubs, and pocketing the funds.

According to court records, Taylor deceived the credit unions by falsely claiming the loan proceeds would be used to purchase vehicles. In reality, the funds went directly to Taylor, and he ultimately defaulted on the loans.

The guilty plea was entered under Title 18, U.S. Code Section 1344(2), which criminalizes knowingly executing a scheme to obtain bank funds through false or fraudulent means.

A sentencing date has not yet been set.

Key Points

  • Ernest X. Taylor, Jr. pleaded guilty to executing a $400,000 bank fraud scheme involving fake car loans
  • Taylor used stolen identities and fraudulent documents to obtain the funds from credit unions
  • The scheme ran from 2019 to 2022, and Taylor defaulted on the loans
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COEUR D’ALENE, ID – A convicted career offender will serve an additional eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to mailing graphic threats to a federal judge and a federal prosecutor while already incarcerated for prior offenses.

Nathanael Michael West, 28, was sentenced on July 31 to 96 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release for four federal charges tied to threats he made from behind bars in early 2023. The new sentence will be served consecutively to two prior federal convictions from 2020 and 2022, both involving similar conduct.

According to court records, West was already serving a state sentence for burglary when he mailed a threatening letter in February 2023 to Assistant U.S. Attorney David Robins, the prosecutor who handled two of West’s federal cases. The letter included vivid threats describing plans to kidnap, torture, mutilate, and kill Robins.

Just two weeks later, West sent another letter to Chief U.S. District Judge David C. Nye, who had sentenced West in October 2022. That letter also contained detailed threats to murder the judge.

A federal grand jury indicted West in August 2024 on four counts, including mailing threatening communications and threats to federal law enforcement and judicial officers with intent to retaliate. He pleaded guilty to all charges on July 31.

The threats were described by federal officials as serious, violent, and a direct challenge to the authority of the justice system.

Key Points

  • Nathanael Michael West received 96 months in federal prison for threats made to a judge and prosecutor
  • He mailed graphic threats while serving a state sentence for burglary in Idaho
  • The new sentence will run consecutively to prior federal convictions for similar offenses
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Washington, DC – Before dawn broke, U.S. law enforcement received custody of 26 fugitives from Mexico accused of a sweeping range of violent and drug-related crimes, in what federal officials described as one of the largest coordinated cross-border extraditions in recent years. The suspects face charges including drug trafficking, hostage-taking, kidnapping, illegal firearms use, human smuggling, money laundering, and the murder of a sheriff’s deputy.

The fugitives, many of them alleged leaders or senior figures in notorious Mexican cartels including the Sinaloa Cartel, Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), and Cártel del Noreste, are accused of importing tonnage quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl, and heroin into the United States. Some are designated as Foreign Terrorist Organization affiliates or Specially Designated Global Terrorists by the U.S. government.

Attorney General Pamela Bondi said the operation demonstrates a joint commitment between the United States and Mexico to dismantle criminal organizations that operate across borders. She credited Mexico’s National Security team for its cooperation.

Those transferred include Abigael Gonzalez Valencia, known as “Cuini,” a Los Cuinis leader accused of moving multi-ton shipments of cocaine from South America into the United States; Kevin Gil Acosta and Martin Zazueta Perez, security leaders for the Sinaloa Cartel’s Chapitos faction alleged to command armed “sicario” squads; and Abdul Karim Conteh, a Sierra Leone national accused of overseeing a global human smuggling network moving migrants from multiple continents into the U.S. via Mexico.

Other notable defendants include Leobardo Garcia Corrales, alleged Sinaloa Cartel trafficker with close ties to Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán; Luis Raul Castro Valenzuela, charged with kidnapping a U.S. citizen; Juan Carlos Felix Gastelum, linked to meth labs in the Sierra Madre Mountains; Roberto Salazar, wanted for the 2008 killing of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Juan Escalante; and Pablo Edwin Huerta Nuno, accused of controlling a major drug trafficking corridor between Tijuana and Southern California.

The Justice Department confirmed that the defendants will appear in federal courts across the country in the coming days, with most facing statutory maximum sentences of life in prison. The operation involved the DEA, FBI, U.S. Marshals Service, Homeland Security Investigations, multiple U.S. Attorney’s Offices, and local law enforcement agencies.

Bondi said the transfers represent “severe consequences” for those accused of bringing “violence and drugs to American shores.”

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Key Points

  • 26 fugitives from Mexico with alleged ties to major cartels were transferred to U.S. custody
  • Charges include drug trafficking, kidnapping, murder of a sheriff’s deputy, and human smuggling
  • Defendants will face federal prosecution in multiple U.S. jurisdictions, many facing life sentences
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – A 21-year-old man wanted in connection with a mass shooting that left three people dead last month has been taken into custody by SWAT officers and homicide detectives, police confirmed Tuesday.

Daquan Brown was arrested without incident during the execution of a search warrant at a residence on the 15xx block of South Morston Street. Authorities say the arrest is directly tied to the July 7 mass shooting and triple homicide on the 1500 block of South Etting Street.

Brown has been transported to the Homicide Unit for processing and is facing charges including murder, attempted murder, multiple counts related to firearms violations, and other offenses stemming from the deadly incident.

No photograph of Brown has been released at this time. Investigators stated the case remains active and ongoing.

Key Points

  • Daquan Brown, 21, was arrested in connection with the July 7 South Philadelphia mass shooting
  • Brown is charged with murder, attempted murder, and firearms offenses
  • The SWAT-assisted arrest occurred on South Morston Street without incident

A man suspected in a South Philly triple murder has been arrested weeks after the deadly mass shooting.

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CLAIRTON, PA – A day after a deadly explosion rocked the Clairton Coke Works facility, Allegheny County officials confirmed that two men were killed and five others remain hospitalized in critical but stable condition as authorities continue to investigate the incident alongside federal and local partners.

The Allegheny County Police Department, working in coordination with the County Fire Marshal’s Office, began scene assessments late Monday following the early-morning blast. Investigators have also initiated interviews with several workers who were present at the time.

The Allegheny County Medical Examiner identified one of the victims as 39-year-old Timothy Quinn of Westmoreland County. The second victim’s identity is still being confirmed in consultation with the family.

Five additional adult males, ages 43 to 54, were treated at Jefferson Hospital and released the same day. Multiple other individuals were treated for minor injuries at the scene. Officials have not yet finalized the total number of people affected.

The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) confirmed that air quality levels — including PM 2.5, sulfur dioxide, and hydrogen sulfide — remained within acceptable federal and state limits throughout the event. Two ACHD inspectors were on-site during the explosion. One was injured, hospitalized, and has since been released.

County Executive Sara Innamorato urged patience as the investigation proceeds, emphasizing the need for a thorough inquiry and transparency from U.S. Steel, which owns and operates the Clairton facility.

Key Points

  • Two workers were killed and five others remain in critical but stable condition following the Clairton Coke Works explosion
  • One of the deceased has been identified as Timothy Quinn, 39, of Westmoreland County
  • Officials report air quality remained within federal limits during and after the incident
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QUEENS, NY – A 39-year-old man was fatally shot in the head inside a Richmond Hill residence Tuesday evening, prompting a swift police response and the detainment of a person of interest as investigators work to determine what led to the deadly incident.

At approximately 7:44 p.m., officers responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting at 97-34 103rd Street, located within the confines of the NYPD’s 102nd Precinct. Upon entering the location, police found the male victim with a gunshot wound to the head.

Emergency Medical Services pronounced the man dead at the scene. His identity has not been released, pending family notification.

A person of interest was taken into custody at the scene. Authorities have not yet released information regarding charges or a motive. The investigation is ongoing.

Key Points

  • A 39-year-old man was fatally shot in the head Tuesday evening in Richmond Hill, Queens
  • The victim was pronounced dead at the scene; his identity has not yet been released
  • A person of interest was taken into custody as the investigation continues
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PORT CLINTON, OH – Two teenagers were pulled from Lake Erie on Sunday by U.S. Border Patrol agents in a dramatic rescue after their personal watercraft was struck by a wave, ejecting them into the water and leaving their vessel disabled in a busy shipping lane.

The rescue — the first since the Sandusky Bay Station Marine Unit began operations four months ago — unfolded near Mouse Island when agents on patrol witnessed the teens’ watercraft overturn and start to sink. The agents quickly maneuvered to the scene, pulling the teens from the water just as two ferries approached their location.

According to the Border Patrol, the teens were only minutes from danger as the ferries transited through the area. After ensuring the teens were safely aboard the patrol boat, agents towed the damaged watercraft out of the shipping channel.

“The kids were in imminent danger, with two ferries bearing down on them and limited time to react,” said Chief Patrol Agent John R. Morris of the Detroit Sector. “Thanks to the swift action of our agents and the recent addition of our patrol boats, a potential tragedy was averted.”

The teens were safely transported to their parents with no injuries reported.

The Sandusky Bay Station’s Marine Unit began patrolling Lake Erie earlier this year as part of a broader mission to enhance maritime safety and border security in the region.

Key Points

  • Two teens were rescued by Border Patrol agents after being ejected from a personal watercraft on Lake Erie
  • Their vessel was sinking in a ferry shipping lane near Mouse Island when agents intervened
  • The rescue was the first for the Sandusky Bay Station’s new Marine Unit
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McALLEN, TX – A suspected human smuggler is in federal custody after a high-speed chase ended in a crash with law enforcement and the capture of five undocumented migrants near the Texas-Mexico border on Tuesday morning.

Cesar Rafael Leon, 34, of Pharr, allegedly picked up five individuals who had just crossed the Rio Grande River by raft in Mercedes. According to federal charges, when law enforcement attempted a traffic stop, Leon refused to pull over, triggering a 15-minute pursuit.

Authorities deployed a vehicle immobilization device, but Leon kept fleeing, eventually ramming into a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) vehicle and driving the wrong way down the highway. The chase ended in a shopping plaza in Weslaco, where Leon was taken into custody following a brief foot pursuit. The five undocumented migrants were also detained.

Leon is expected to appear before U.S. Magistrate Judge Scott Hacker in federal court. He faces federal human smuggling charges, including an enhancement for endangering lives, which carry a maximum sentence of 20 years and a $250,000 fine.

Investigators from Border Patrol, Texas DPS, the Hidalgo County Constable’s Office, and the Hidalgo County District Attorney’s Office participated in the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Devin V. Walker is prosecuting.

Key Points

  • Cesar Rafael Leon allegedly smuggled five migrants and led police on a 15-minute chase
  • The pursuit ended after Leon crashed into a DPS unit and was captured in Weslaco
  • Leon faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted on federal smuggling charges
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FREDERICK, MD – A 41-year-old man was sentenced Tuesday to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree assault for violently attacking his partner in a domestic dispute that sent her to the hospital with visible injuries.

Logan Hakeem Young was handed a 25-year sentence in Frederick County Circuit Court, with all but 12 years suspended. Judge Theresa Adams imposed the maximum sentence within Maryland’s guidelines, following a guilty plea entered on April 30.

The charges stem from an incident on August 24, when Frederick police responded around 11 a.m. to a residence on Eagle Rock Lane. A 32-year-old woman reported being strangled and punched repeatedly in the face by Young, her partner, earlier that morning. She also stated that he threatened her with a weapon.

When officers arrived, they found physical signs consistent with strangulation and assault. The victim was transported to Frederick Health Hospital by EMS for treatment. Young was found and arrested at a nearby diner later that afternoon at 3:20 p.m.

In court, prosecutors read the victim’s statement, where she reflected on the aftermath of the assault, saying, “I ignored warning signs; it cost me my safety.”

The State’s Attorney’s Office emphasized the heightened danger associated with strangulation in domestic violence cases.

Key Points

  • Logan Hakeem Young sentenced to 12 years for first-degree assault after domestic violence incident
  • The victim suffered strangulation and facial injuries and was hospitalized
  • The defendant was arrested hours later at a local diner in Frederick
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QUEENS, NY – In a quiet Queens neighborhood on Tuesday morning, an elderly woman was suddenly ambushed inside her own building by a thief who ripped a gold necklace from her neck before sprinting off down the street.

Around 11 a.m., an unidentified man entered a residential building near 42nd Street and 43rd Avenue. Once inside, he crept up behind an 82-year-old resident and forcibly yanked her necklace—worth approximately $800—off her neck, according to reports.

The suspect then fled on foot, bolting north on 42nd Street toward Skillman Avenue, leaving the shaken woman with bruises to her neck. She declined medical treatment at the scene.

The assailant is described as a man with a medium complexion. He was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt, dark jeans, gray and white sneakers, and carrying a dark-colored backpack.

No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Key Points

  • An 82-year-old woman was robbed inside her Queens building on Tuesday morning
  • The suspect fled with a necklace valued at approximately $800
  • The victim sustained bruising but declined medical attention
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BALTIMORE, MD – A Baltimore woman says she “can’t stop crying” after discovering she had won $1 million playing the $20 MONOPOLY X100 scratch-off game.

The longtime MONOPOLY fan bought the ticket in June while running errands, stopping at York Road Plaza Wine and Spirits. Later that evening, she scratched it at home and was stunned to see a $1 million match. She double-checked with her daughter, who confirmed the win using the Maryland Lottery’s mobile app.

The winner, who claimed her prize at Lottery headquarters on August 12, plans to retire, make home improvements, share with family, and invest the remainder. York Road Plaza Wine and Spirits will receive a $1,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.

Two $1 million top prizes remain in the MONOPOLY X100 game, which launched in January.

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Key Points

  • Baltimore woman won $1 million playing the $20 MONOPOLY™ X100 scratch-off
  • She plans to retire, renovate her home, and share winnings with family
  • The retailer receives a $1,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket

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UTICA, NYPolice arrested two men Tuesday morning after surveillance footage showed them entering a detached garage and taking property from a Schuyler Street residence.

The incident happened around 8:30 a.m. on August 12, when the victim contacted Utica police after spotting the break-in on video. Officers reviewed the footage, issued a BOLO for the suspects, and quickly located them nearby.

Jonathan Young, 53, of Utica, and Jeremy Godwin, 43, of Rome, were taken into custody and charged with third-degree burglary and petit larceny.

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Key Points

  • Surveillance video captured two men stealing from a garage on Schuyler Street in Utica
  • Police quickly identified and arrested both suspects nearby
  • The men face burglary and petit larceny charges

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NEW JERSEY – Frustrated by what they say is a lack of direct engagement, constituents of Rep. Tom Kean Jr. are organizing their own in-person town hall this Saturday to address his voting record on Medicaid, food assistance, and energy costs.

Organizers say Kean has not held an in-person gathering since taking office in 2023. They plan to discuss his vote in favor of legislation that critics claim would cut Medicaid, reduce food aid, and raise electricity bills while delivering tax breaks to the wealthy.

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee criticized Kean for avoiding public forums, saying his decisions on health care and tax policy would harm tens of thousands of New Jersey residents. Kean’s office has not announced plans to attend the constituent-led event.

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Key Points

  • Constituents in NJ-07 are holding their own town hall after Rep. Tom Kean Jr. declined to host one
  • Event will focus on Kean’s votes affecting Medicaid, food assistance, and utility costs
  • DCCC criticized Kean for avoiding in-person meetings since taking office in 2023
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BRONX, NY – A 47-year-old man was robbed of his chain Monday evening while waiting for a train at the Brook Avenue subway station, police said.

The incident occurred around 5:42 p.m. on August 11 on the northbound platform of the 6 train. According to police, two unidentified men approached the victim, forcibly took the chain from his neck, and fled on foot. The victim was not injured.

The first suspect is described as having a medium complexion and was last seen wearing a black headwrap, black t-shirt, black pants, and black sneakers, carrying a black backpack. The second suspect is described as having a dark complexion and was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, and black sneakers.

Anyone with information on their identities or whereabouts is urged to contact police.

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ANNAPOLIS, MD – Just after midnight Tuesday, three suspects were taken into custody after police say they assaulted two men at gunpoint and tried to force them into a vehicle.

Around 12:30 a.m. on August 12, Annapolis officers responded to reports of possible gunfire near Americana Drive and Norman Drive. They found one victim on Bay Ridge Avenue, who told police he and a second man were confronted by three armed individuals, assaulted, and forced into a black sedan. The first victim managed to escape and alert officers.

Using his information, police located the sedan and found the second victim a few blocks away. Several firearms were recovered from the vehicle, and all three suspects were arrested at the scene.

Both victims declined medical treatment. The suspects face multiple criminal charges.

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Key Points

  • Two men were assaulted and forced into a car at gunpoint in Annapolis early Tuesday
  • One victim escaped and led police to the vehicle and the second victim
  • Three suspects were arrested and multiple firearms recovered from the car
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HILLSBOROUGH, NJ – Work has begun on a new pavilion at the Somerset County Senior Wellness Center, offering expanded space for programs, relaxation, and recreation.

Commissioner Director Shanel Y. Robinson, Deputy Director Melonie Marano, and Commissioners Paul Drake and Elizabeth Graner toured the project site Tuesday with Department of Engineering and Planning Director Matt Loper. Residents visiting the center applauded as officials arrived to view the progress.

The 24-by-34-foot open-ended gable pavilion will feature a steel frame, standing seam metal roof, tongue-and-groove wood ceiling, lighting, ceiling fans, heaters, and a retractable outdoor curtain for year-round use. An ADA-compliant sidewalk will connect it to the center’s side door.

Construction is expected to wrap up in late fall, and the wellness center will remain open throughout the project.

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Key Points

  • Somerset County has started building a 24×34-foot pavilion at the Senior Wellness Center in Hillsborough
  • The structure will include accessibility upgrades, climate features, and year-round usability
  • Construction is set for completion in late fall, with the center staying open during work
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