GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Detectives have arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with the fatal shooting of Anthony Sanflippo, 53, in Gloucester Township last week, the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office announced.

Matthew Lucas, of Gloucester Township, was charged July 15 with first-degree murder, as well as second-degree counts of possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and possession of a weapon.

Officers responded to a report of a shooting at the Lakeview Apartment complex on Lower Landing Road around 4:58 p.m. on July 9. Sanflippo was found deceased in the doorway of his apartment with a gunshot wound. A .45 caliber shell casing was recovered at the scene.

During the investigation, police learned the suspect had stolen a vehicle from a witness at the apartment complex and fled. He was described as wearing a black surgical mask, head garment with tassels, and green pants.

On July 13, NYPD officers located the stolen vehicle on West 49th Street in Manhattan. Lucas was arrested nearby on an unrelated charge and found in possession of the vehicle’s key, a .45 caliber handgun, and wearing clothing matching the suspect description.

Ballistics testing confirmed that the shell casing from the Gloucester Township homicide scene matched the handgun recovered from Lucas. Investigators also found green pants with suspected blood inside the stolen vehicle.

Lucas is currently being held at Rikers Island, pending extradition to New Jersey.

A Camden County man is facing murder charges after being arrested in New York and tied to a fatal shooting in Gloucester Township.

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SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. — A group of teen boys from St. Bartholomew Church in Scotch Plains has turned part of the parish’s backyard into a vegetable garden aimed at feeding hungry local families.

The effort, led by members of The Sons of Thunder — the church’s ministry for boys in grades 8 through 12 — includes planting tomatoes, cucumbers, watermelon, and other crops in a 24-by-36-foot plot. The harvested produce will be donated to the St. Bartholomew Food Pantry, which serves residents in need in the local community.

“I am so proud of these young men for committing themselves to a project that will help so many people in need,” said Father Matthew Gonzalez, who co-leads the group.

The teens are responsible for maintaining the garden throughout the summer, including watering, weeding, and planting additional seeds as needed. The initiative marks a hands-on service project for The Sons of Thunder, a ministry Father Gonzalez launched last summer to help young men explore vocations and faith-based service.

The group, which currently includes 10 members, meets monthly for prayer, sports, and faith discussions, as well as for regular service activities and seminary visits.

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BRONX, N.Y. — A 27-year-old man was punched in the face multiple times during a failed robbery attempt outside a Bronx residence on Sunday evening, police said.

The incident took place around 7:37 p.m. in front of 1404 Ogden Avenue, where an unidentified male suspect approached the victim and tried to snatch his necklace after repeatedly striking him in the face.

The attempt was unsuccessful, and the assailant fled the scene in a black BMW sedan heading northbound on Ogden Avenue, according to the police report.

EMS responded and transported the victim to NYC Health and Hospitals/Harlem, where he was listed in stable condition.

The suspect is described as a male with a medium complexion, last seen wearing a black shirt, grey jeans, and white sneakers.

Police have not announced any arrests or released surveillance footage.

A man was hospitalized after being attacked during a failed robbery in the Bronx, with the suspect fleeing in a black BMW.

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PANORAMA CITY, Calif. — A 19-year-old man has been charged with murder and assault on a child causing death in connection with the killing of his girlfriend’s 5-year-old son, whose body was discovered in a dumpster last week, prosecutors announced Friday.

Brycson Malik Gaddis is accused of fatally beating the child on July 11 at an apartment in the 14500 block of Lanark Street. The boy’s body was found the following day in a commercial parking lot dumpster in Panorama City, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

“This is truly a heartbreaking and horrific case,” District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said in a statement. “We are committed to seeking justice and will ensure this defendant is held responsible for his actions.”

Gaddis faces one felony count each of murder and assault on a child causing death. His arraignment was continued to August 18 at the Van Nuys Branch of the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Bail has been set at $2 million.

The case is being prosecuted by the Family Violence Division’s Complex Child Abuse Section and remains under investigation by the LAPD’s Juvenile Division.

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MILFORD, DE — Delaware State Police have arrested a third suspect in connection with a June shooting near the Slaughter Beach Memorial Volunteer Fire Company that left one man injured.

Deonte King, 21, of Lincoln, turned himself in on July 17 and was charged with multiple felony offenses stemming from the June 12 incident. According to police, several masked individuals opened fire at a party being held at a public pavilion behind the fire company around 7:14 p.m.

A 32-year-old man from Dover was struck in the lower extremity while attempting to flee. He was transported to a hospital, treated, and later released.

Investigators identified King, along with previously named suspects Tyree Johnson and Tymere Harmon, as individuals involved in the shooting. The suspects reportedly fled the scene in a light-colored Honda Accord with Delaware plates.

King was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $234,500 cash bond.

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HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. — Authorities are actively searching for Erick Perez, an inmate who escaped from the Henderson County Detention Facility on Thursday afternoon.

The escape occurred around 12:10 p.m. on July 17, 2025. According to officials, Perez exited the facility through a door designated for emergency use in the recreation area—a door not utilized during routine operations. He then climbed over the perimeter fence.

A detention officer discovered the door unsecured during a routine check, prompting an immediate headcount, which confirmed Perez was missing.

Perez was in custody on charges of breaking, entering, and larceny. He is a Mexican national and is also subject to an immigration detainer.

The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating whether the escape resulted from mechanical failure or human error. The U.S. Marshals Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force and local law enforcement are assisting in the search.

A manhunt is underway after an inmate escaped a North Carolina detention center by using an emergency exit and climbing the fence.

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PASADENA, CA — Los Angeles County prosecutors have charged Muhammad Abdul-Malik, 38, and Teraeja Flemmings, 31, in connection with the fatal shooting of 13-year-old Iran Moreno, who was killed while playing video games in his Pasadena home in November 2021.

Abdul-Malik is charged with murder and possession of a firearm by a felon, with an allegation that he personally discharged the weapon. Flemmings is charged with one count of murder. Prosecutors allege Abdul-Malik fired a single shot from a vacant lot across the street, which struck Moreno through a window. He then fled in a vehicle allegedly driven by Flemmings.

The District Attorney’s Office is requesting $3 million bail for Abdul-Malik and $2 million for Flemmings. Abdul-Malik remains in custody in Florida awaiting extradition. Flemmings is scheduled to be arraigned July 21 at the Pasadena Courthouse.

If convicted, Abdul-Malik faces 53 years to life in prison; Flemmings faces 25 years to life.

A man and woman have been charged in the deadly 2021 shooting of a Pasadena teen killed while playing video games at home.

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UTICA, N.Y. — A 26-year-old woman has been arrested and charged following a domestic stabbing incident Thursday night in the 1100 block of Ash Street, Utica Police said.

Officers and fire units responded to the scene around 10:00 p.m., where they found a female victim with a laceration to her arm. The injury was allegedly caused by the victim’s sister, Monaya Blanco, during a dispute.

The victim was transported to Wynn Hospital for treatment, while Blanco was taken into custody at the scene.

She has been charged with second-degree assault and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

A Utica woman faces assault and weapon charges after allegedly stabbing her sister during a domestic dispute.

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UTICA, N.Y. — A 50-year-old Utica woman has been arrested in connection with a January burglary in which nearly $10,000 in cash and property were stolen from an apartment on Bleecker Street, police said.

Officers responded to the 900 block of Bleecker Street on January 13, 2025, after it was reported that someone had removed the apartment’s front door and committed the theft.

Following an investigation by the Criminal Investigations Division, Sanela Dizdarevic was identified as the suspect and was arrested on July 14. She is charged with second-degree burglary and third-degree grand larceny.

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UTICA, N.Y. — A 37-year-old woman was arrested following a domestic-related incident Wednesday on the 2100 block of Sunset Avenue, where she allegedly threw a brick through a vehicle’s windshield and punched another individual, Utica Police said.

Robin Sullivan of New York Mills was located shortly after by the New Hartford Police Department following a BOLO alert and was transferred into Utica Police custody.

She has been charged with third-degree criminal mischief and second-degree harassment.

A New York Mills woman was arrested after allegedly damaging a vehicle and assaulting someone during a domestic dispute in Utica.

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UTICA, N.Y. — A 37-year-old woman was arrested following a domestic-related incident Wednesday on the 2100 block of Sunset Avenue, where she allegedly threw a brick through a vehicle’s windshield and punched another individual, Utica Police said.

Robin Sullivan of New York Mills was located shortly after by the New Hartford Police Department following a BOLO alert and was transferred into Utica Police custody.

She has been charged with third-degree criminal mischief and second-degree harassment.

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BRONX, N.Y. — A daytime shooting in the Bronx on Tuesday left no injuries but sent bullets flying into a woman’s apartment, police said.

The incident occurred around 2:44 p.m. when an unidentified individual opened fire multiple times at another person near an undisclosed location, authorities said. The intended victim was not struck, but rounds hit the window and wall of a 51-year-old woman’s apartment.

The gunman fled the area on foot to parts unknown, police said. No arrests have been made.

“There were no injuries reported as a result of this incident,” according to the official report.

Investigators have not released a motive or description of the suspect as the search continues.

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BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Four unidentified individuals broke into a Brooklyn residence early Tuesday morning and made off with a MacBook Air, police said.

The break-in occurred around 3 a.m. near the intersection of Dunham Place and Broadway, according to a police report. The suspects — two men and two women — entered the home and removed the laptop before fleeing the scene.

The two male suspects are described as being in their early 20s with dark complexions. One was last seen wearing a white shirt under a black sweatshirt, and the other was also wearing a black sweatshirt.

The female suspects, also believed to be in their early 20s with dark complexions, were wearing a black shirt with black shorts, and a white long-sleeved shirt with blue shorts, respectively.

Authorities have not released surveillance footage or further details. No arrests have been made.

Police said the suspects “fled to parts unknown” following the burglary.

Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying those involved in the theft.

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HOLMDEL, N.J. — The Holmdel Township Police Department is seeking the owner of a friendly dog found earlier today on Bethany Road without a collar.

The dog is safe and currently in the care of authorities. A photo shared by police shows the dog with Ptl. Bernard.

Anyone who recognizes the dog or knows the owner is asked to contact police headquarters at 732-946-4400.

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QUEENS, N.Y. — A 68-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint inside a Rockaway Boulevard location on Saturday afternoon, according to police.

The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. on July 12 at 133-17 Rockaway Boulevard, when an unidentified man approached the victim, displayed a firearm, and forcibly removed his necklace before fleeing on foot.

The victim sustained minor injuries during the robbery but declined medical treatment at the scene.

Police describe the suspect as a male with a dark complexion, last seen wearing a black sweater, black jeans, and black and white sneakers.

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OCEAN CITY, Md. — The Ocean City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating the owners of a lost dog currently in their care.

According to police, the dog appears well cared for and is enjoying attention from officers, but is believed to be missing its family.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the department at 410-723-6610.

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BALTIMORE — A series of overdoses reported Friday morning in the Penn North area prompted an emergency response by Mayor Brandon M. Scott, first responders, public health officials, and community partners, city officials confirmed.

Early this morning, seven people overdosed, with five being transported to the hospital. Officials said there is a radius of calls in the area as more overdoses are reported in the region.

This is the second mass reporting of drug overdoses in Baltimore in two weeks.

Mayor Brandon Scott said today that officials do not know the source of the bad drugs from either event.

Authorities did not specify the total number of overdoses but said the response included immediate medical care and the distribution of harm reduction resources to those affected. Outreach teams continue to canvas the area to engage with residents and provide access to supplies.

In response, Baltimore officials issued renewed public health guidance to reduce overdose risks. Residents are reminded to call 911 in the event of an overdose and are protected from arrest under Maryland’s Good Samaritan laws. The 988 helpline remains available for 24/7 support and referrals to treatment.

The Baltimore City Health Department urged those who use drugs to take precautions: never use alone, carry naloxone (Narcan), test substances with fentanyl and xylazine strips, and use smaller amounts due to unpredictable potency in the drug supply.

Naloxone is available for free through Overdose Response Programs (ORPs), which are listed on the Baltimore City Health Department website. Officials emphasized the medication’s continued effectiveness in reversing opioid overdoses.

Residents unfamiliar with how to administer Narcan can access training videos and sign up for regular virtual sessions hosted by the city.

The Mayor’s Office also reminded residents of additional harm reduction supplies available, including safe use kits and test strips, and encouraged those seeking treatment to call the SPOT Mobile Clinic’s telemedicine line at 443-483-6150 or contact 988 for confidential care.

Baltimore continues to implement its Overdose Response Strategic Plan, which sets a goal to reduce fatal overdoses by 40% by 2040 and directs the use of opioid restitution funds through 13 strategies across five priorities.

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NEWARK, N.J. — A Secaucus physician was charged with illegally prescribing opioids in exchange for sexual favors and submitting fraudulent Medicaid claims for visits that never occurred, federal authorities announced Friday.

Dr. Ritesh Kalra, 51, was charged in a five-count criminal complaint with three counts of distributing controlled substances outside the scope of professional practice and two counts of healthcare fraud. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge André M. Espinosa in Newark and was released on home incarceration with a $100,000 unsecured bond. He has been barred from practicing medicine while the case is pending.

Federal investigators allege Kalra operated a pill mill out of his Fair Lawn medical office, where he prescribed high-dose opioids—primarily oxycodone—and promethazine with codeine without medical justification. Between January 2019 and February 2025, Kalra issued over 31,000 oxycodone prescriptions, including on days where he wrote more than 50 scripts.

According to court filings, multiple female patients reported being sexually exploited by Kalra during appointments in exchange for prescriptions. One woman alleged being sexually assaulted on multiple occasions, including being forced into anal sex during clinic visits. Investigators also found that Kalra issued prescriptions to at least one patient who was incarcerated at the time and had no contact with him.

Kalra is further accused of billing New Jersey Medicaid for in-person visits and counseling sessions that never took place. Electronic medical records were allegedly filled with copy-pasted notes, fabricated dates of service, and omitted vital signs.

“This is truly a disturbing case of a doctor exploiting patients and public trust,” said U.S. Attorney Alina Habba. “He not only violated the law, but endangered lives.”

Each drug distribution charge carries a maximum of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine. Each healthcare fraud charge carries up to 10 years and a $250,000 fine, or twice the financial impact of the offense.

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BROOKLYN — Police are searching for a man who allegedly stole $2,000 during a distraction theft at a business on Sheepshead Bay Road last month.

The incident occurred on Saturday, June 21 at approximately 2:02 p.m., when an unidentified man entered 1418 Sheepshead Bay Road and requested a currency exchange. During the interaction, the man distracted an 18-year-old female employee and removed roughly $2,000 in cash before fleeing the location on foot, heading southbound on Sheepshead Bay Road.

No injuries were reported.

The suspect is described as a heavyset male with a medium complexion and a goatee.

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QUEENS, N.Y. — A 55-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder following the fatal shooting of another man in College Point late Thursday night, police said.

Officers from the 109th Precinct responded to a 911 call around 10:27 p.m. on July 17 reporting a shooting at 28-02 119th Street. Upon arrival, they found Antonio Cantor, 50, with multiple gunshot wounds to the chest and stomach. He was transported to New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital in critical condition and was later pronounced dead.

Jose Centeno, of 7-17 College Point Boulevard, was arrested in connection with the incident. He has been charged with murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon.

Authorities have not released details on a possible motive. The investigation is ongoing.

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PHILADELPHIA — A road rage incident escalated into a shootout Friday morning, leaving a 27-year-old woman critically injured after she was struck by a stray bullet, police said.

Officers from the 24th District responded to a report of gunfire at 600 E. Indiana Street at 9:59 a.m. Upon arrival, they found a gray 2014 Nissan Altima with visible bullet damage at the intersection of E Street and Indiana Street.

The driver, who had a valid permit to carry, told police he exchanged gunfire with another man who had pointed a weapon at him.

The driver surrendered his firearm and was taken in for questioning.

Shortly after, a female victim was discovered at B Street and Indiana Avenue suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. She told officers she had been walking on Indiana Avenue when she was hit. She was transported by police to Temple University Hospital and was listed in critical condition.

A suspect vehicle matching the description of a black Honda Civic was stopped by Highway Patrol officers on the 600 block of E. Tusculum Street. The driver, identified as the other shooter, was taken into custody and transported to the Special Investigation Group.

Authorities confirmed both shooters are in custody. The woman injured in the incident was not involved and is considered an innocent bystander.

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KESWICK, Va. — Hunt Club Road at Louisa Road is currently closed due to a malfunctioning train track arm, Albemarle County Police reported Friday.

Officials said the closure is expected to last for an extended period while repairs are completed. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes and expect delays in the area.

A faulty train track arm has shut down a major Keswick intersection, causing traffic disruptions.

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PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — A man was charged following the non-fatal shooting of his 5-year-old daughter inside a residence earlier this month, Middlesex County authorities announced Friday.

According to a joint statement by Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Perth Amboy Police Chief Lawrence Cattano, police responded to a home on Cortlandt Street on July 7 around 11:06 p.m. after reports of shots being fired. Officers discovered a 5-year-old girl with a gunshot wound and transported her to a nearby hospital, where she was treated and listed in stable condition.

An investigation led by Detective Robert Torres of the Perth Amboy Police Department and Detective Olivia Ankudowicz of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office determined that the girl’s father, David Wesley, discharged a firearm inside the residence, striking the child.

Wesley was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a handgun, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, endangering the welfare of a child, hindering, and receiving stolen property. He is currently held at the Middlesex County Adult Correctional Center.

Authorities noted that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Perth Amboy Mayor Helmin J. Caba addressed the community’s concern, stating: “While specific details must remain private to protect the child’s well-being, I can share that the appropriate agencies are actively involved. The child is safe, receiving medical care, and is being supported through the proper channels.”

Police Chief Cattano emphasized that there is “no immediate threat to the public during or in the subsequent period following this incident.”

Wesley’s charges stem from an investigation that officials described as careful and coordinated, involving the Middlesex County Special Victims Bureau.

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NEW YORK — The NYPD is asking for the public’s help in locating a 15-year-old girl who went missing earlier this week in the Bronx.

Cheriffa Abdoubacar was last seen on Monday around 6 p.m. leaving her residence at 50 East 168th Street, within the 44th Precinct, authorities said.

She is described as approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 140 pounds, with a dark complexion, medium build, brown eyes, and black hair. She was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, blue leggings, and black Crocs.

Police have not released additional details but urge anyone with information to contact authorities immediately.

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BOSTON — Two members of the violent street gang MS-13 were sentenced this week for their roles in the 2010 murder of a 28-year-old man in Chelsea, federal officials announced Wednesday.

Jose Vasquez, 31, also known as “Cholo” and “Little Crazy,” was sentenced on Monday to 25 years in prison and five years of supervised release after pleading guilty to a violent crime in aid of racketeering. He is already serving a nearly 18-year sentence for a 2018 federal racketeering conviction and will now serve a total of 37 years.

William Pineda Portillo, 31, also known as “Humilde,” was sentenced to 16 years in prison and three years of supervised release. A Salvadoran national living illegally in Everett, he is subject to deportation after his sentence.

The victim, whose name was not released, was found on December 18, 2010, near the Fifth Street on-ramp to Route 1 in Chelsea with approximately 10 stab wounds and head injuries. He later died at a hospital.

Authorities said Vasquez, Pineda Portillo, and other MS-13 members believed the victim belonged to a rival gang. On the day of the murder, Pineda Portillo picked up the group and the victim in Allston. They traveled to a secluded area under a highway on-ramp in Chelsea where the victim was assaulted and stabbed multiple times. A kitchen knife bearing Vasquez’s palm print and the victim’s blood was recovered at the scene.

A later undercover recording captured an MS-13 member discussing the murder and being disciplined for fleeing the state afterward. The investigation was revived after a reexamination of evidence linked Vasquez and others to the crime.

Pineda Portillo fled to El Salvador before he could be questioned. After returning to the U.S. in 2015, he sold a loaded firearm to a cooperating witness and conspired to murder another MS-13 member he mistakenly believed was a police informant. In a recorded conversation, he said, “I want that son of a bitch killed, man … You will see, homeboy!”

Indicted in 2017, Pineda Portillo was deported to El Salvador shortly before charges were filed. He was arrested again on May 10, 2022, while attempting to illegally cross into Texas from Mexico and was later transferred to Massachusetts.

The sentences were announced by Homeland Security Investigations New England, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the FBI, Massachusetts State Police, and police in Somerville and Chelsea.

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