Local News Report
Stafford pedestrian fatally struck on Cambridge Street
Fatal Accident on Cambridge Street
**Stafford, VA** – On Sunday at approximately 6:06 a.m., Deputy W.J. Walker responded to an auto accident in the 500 block of Cambridge Street. The caller initially reported a collision with a deer but upon arrival, Deputy Walker found an adult male with injuries lying on the ground.
Emergency services were quickly contacted, and the victim was transported to a nearby hospital. Unfortunately, the male victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. The preliminary investigation indicated that the driver of the vehicle involved was traveling northbound on Cambridge Street when the pedestrian, walking southbound, was struck. The driver remained at the scene, was not injured, and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
The pedestrian was identified as 52-year-old Gregory Breeden from Stafford. The investigation into the crash remains active under Deputy Walker. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact Deputy Walker at 540-658-4450.
8-year-old boy killed in Schenectady hit-and-run; suspect vehicle recovered
Schenectady Police Investigate Fatal Hit-and-Run
**SCHENECTADY, NY** – Schenectady Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that occurred on the evening of Wednesday, March 19 at approximately 7:38 p.m. Officers were called to Chrisler Avenue and Crane Street, responding to a report of a child struck by a vehicle.
Upon arrival, they found an unresponsive 8-year-old boy. The child was transported to Ellis Hospital, where he was pronounced dead from his injuries.
The driver involved fled the scene before officers arrived. A subsequent search led to the discovery of the suspected vehicle in the Woodlawn area of Schenectady.
Detectives are interviewing a person of interest as the investigation continues, assisted by the Schenectady County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Schenectady Police Department’s Tips Line at 518-788-6566.
Brooklyn Man Sentenced in Child Sex Trafficking Case
Brooklyn Man Sentenced in Child Sex Trafficking Case
**Brooklyn, NY** – A man from East Flatbush has been sentenced to nine years imprisonment for the rape and sex trafficking of a minor he met via social media. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced the sentence for Kal Kirby, age 45, handed down by Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Danny Chun.
Kirby entered a guilty plea on January 22 to charges of second-degree rape and child sex trafficking. Following his release from prison, he will be subject to five years of post-release supervision and will be required to register as a sex offender.
The case is linked to crimes committed between February and December 2022, when Kirby initially connected with the 13-year-old victim through social networking platforms. During this period, the victim visited Kirby’s residence, where he engaged in sexual acts with the victim and facilitated meetings with other men.
Kirby’s co-defendant, Jordan Shepard Burnham, based in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, faces charges of rape and child endangerment, with his case still in progress. The investigation led by NYPD’s Human Trafficking Squad highlighted communication with Burnham, during which explicit photos and videos were allegedly shared.
Traffic Stops in Anne Arundel County Lead to Firearms Arrests
Traffic Stops in Anne Arundel County Lead to Firearms Arrests
**Severn, MD** – Detectives from the Western District stopped a silver Nissan Rogue on MD Route 32 near Laurel Fort Meade Road on Tuesday at 5:35 p.m. Officers identified an unserialized 9mm Polymer 80 handgun loaded with 23 rounds with the front seat passenger. The passenger Ibn Muta Ali Wright, aged 18, from Pasadena, MD, who is prohibited from owning firearms, was arrested. The driver, 29-year-old Kiyewon Edward Barnes from Germantown, MD, had outstanding arrest warrants.
**Pasadena, MD** – On Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., officers conducted a separate traffic stop in Pasadena on Ritchie Highway and Camrose Avenue with a silver Acura. Inside, they found a loaded Kurz semi-automatic handgun, identification cards with various names, suspected controlled dangerous substances (CDS), and related paraphernalia. The driver was unidentified at the time but taken into custody. His passenger, Hilary Jean Elam, aged 36, from Baltimore, was also arrested.
Both incidents led to significant arrests and highlight the ongoing efforts of local police to curb illegal activities
