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Morristown Man Receives Eight-Year Sentence for Burglary

Morristown man receives eight-year sentence for burglary

Morristown Man Receives Eight-Year Sentence for Burglary

**MORRISTOWN, NJ** – Tezmar Caldwell, 40, of Morristown, has been sentenced for crimes committed during a burglary on February 11 in Morristown. The sentencing was announced by Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Morristown Police Chief Darnell Richardson.

On March 14, Caldwell was sentenced by the Honorable Stephen J. Taylor to eight years in New Jersey State Prison for second-degree burglary. This sentence is subject to the No Early Release Act, which requires Caldwell to serve 85 percent of his sentence before parole eligibility. Additionally, he received a concurrent five-year sentence for a third-degree terroristic threats charge and six months for a disorderly persons simple assault charge. Upon release, Caldwell will be under parole supervision for three years.

Caldwell was found guilty by a jury on January 13 of burglary and terroristic threat charges. He was also found guilty by the court for simple assault but was acquitted of robbery and theft charges. He has been in custody at the Morris County Correctional Facility pending this sentencing.

The incident involved Caldwell entering a vehicle

Stolen Firearms Recovered After Altercation in South Stafford

Stolen firearms recovered after altercation in south stafford

Stolen Firearms Recovered After Altercation in South Stafford

**Stafford, VA** – Two juveniles were detained in South Stafford following an altercation that led to the discovery of stolen firearms. On Thursday at approximately 6:06 p.m., Sergeant J.D. Hurt, along with Deputies S.C. Steinway, M.A. Holub, and S.T. Myers, responded to Ridgemore Street due to a reported fight in progress.

Upon arrival, law enforcement officers observed the suspects fleeing into nearby woods but managed to detain two 17-year-olds shortly thereafter. The juveniles had been consuming Twisted Tea and verbally provoking each other, which escalated into a physical conflict. During the investigation, authorities suspected the involvement of firearms and initiated a search.

Deputy Myers deployed his K-9 partner, Gunner, to assist in locating any hidden weapons. Gunner successfully tracked and found a handgun buried under leaves. Continuing the search, Gunner led deputies to another concealed firearm. Both firearms had altered serial numbers and were confirmed stolen.

The juveniles were charged with multiple counts including disorderly conduct, underage alcohol possession, and possession of stolen firearms. They were also charged with altering a firearm’s serial number

South Toms River man held without bail in wife’s murder case

South toms river man held without bail in wife's murder case

South Toms River Man Detained on Murder Charges

**South Toms River, NJ** – On March 18, 2025, Gustavo Juarez-Perez, aged 38, from South Toms River, agreed to remain in custody at the Ocean County Jail awaiting trial. He faces charges of Murder, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon in connection with the March 8, 2025, death of his wife, Cheyanne Juarez, aged 30.

The decision for Juarez-Perez to remain detained was made before the Honorable David M. Fritch, J.S.C., during a hearing. Assistant Prosecutor Nicholas Mezza represented the case at the detention hearing.

These charges are accusations, and the public is reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office continues to handle the case.

Further details on the proceedings or future court dates have not been disclosed at this time.

Towson police arrest two suspects in string of armed robberies

Towson police arrest two suspects in string of armed robberies

Towson Robbery Suspects Arrested

**Baltimore, MD** – Detectives from Precinct 6 – Towson have apprehended two suspects involved in recent armed robberies in Towson. Both suspects, a juvenile and an adult, were involved in incidents where victims, local students, were approached, held at gunpoint, and demanded to surrender their valuables.

Community-provided information helped detectives create a suspect description following the robberies. Surveillance near York Road and Aigburth Road led detectives to locate and apprehend the alleged suspects.

Further investigations resulted in the arrest of a 17-year-old male now charged as an adult for armed robbery. Immanuel Robinson, 19, faces charges of armed robbery, first-degree assault, and possession of a firearm as a minor.

Robinson remains in custody at the Baltimore County Detention Center without bond. The investigation continues as detectives work to gather more information.

Wilkes-Barre woman finds burglar sitting in her bathtub, suspect flees

Wilkes-barre woman finds burglar sitting in her bathtub, suspect flees

Burglary Incident on South Meade Street Investigated

**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – Police officers responded to a burglary report on South Meade Street on March 14th, 2025, at 5:22 AM. A suspect was found inside the residence.

According to the details provided, the victim, a 41-year-old woman from Wilkes-Barre, reported that she found a light illuminating her bathtub. Upon pulling back the shower curtain, she discovered the suspect seated inside.

The suspect, described as a black male with an unknown age, approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall, and weighing 200 pounds, fled the scene. While leaving, he yelled, “don’t call the Police,” before exiting through the rear door.

The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department is conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident.

Man accused of repeated sexual assaults on juvenile in Hackensack

Man accused of repeated sexual assaults on juvenile in hackensack

Hackensack Man Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges

**Hackensack, NJ** – Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 44-year-old Florelvi Paulino Vasquez from Hackensack, NJ. The arrest pertains to charges of sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child.

The investigation was a joint effort involving the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, the Hackensack Police Department, and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office. On Saturday, November 9, 2024, the Hackensack Police Department informed the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit about a previous alleged sexual assault of a juvenile.

The investigation revealed that Vasquez sexually assaulted and endangered a juvenile in Hackensack on numerous occasions between November 2017 and November 2018. As a consequence of the investigation, on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, Vasquez was formally charged.

Vasquez turned himself in to the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday, March 9, 2025, and was subsequently held at the Bergen County Jail. He is awaiting a first appearance in Bergen County Superior Court in Hackensack, NJ. Prosecutor Musella emphasized the charges are accusations

Stafford deputies arrest one after breaking up gathering at vacant home

Police car with flashing lights.

Renovation Site Gathering Disrupted by Local Deputies

**Stafford, VA** – A gathering at a residence under renovation was interrupted by local deputies on Sunday night. Around 8:57 p.m., Sergeant E.E. West, Deputy C.A. Sharp, Deputy X.D. Bates, and Deputy J.J. Holetzky responded to a disturbance in the Foxwood Village subdivision.

The residence, which was not supposed to be occupied, was found to have several individuals inside. Deputies, who were already in the vicinity due to another call, quickly arrived and discovered the presence of people inside. The suspects attempted to flee when deputies shone flashlights on them, leading to a foot chase.

The first suspect surrendered after realizing he could not outrun the deputies. All suspects but one were identified. Inside the residence, deputies found several cans of Four Loko, and it was discovered that only one of the suspects was of legal drinking age, at 21 years old.

The 21-year-old was arrested and charged with two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, unlawful entry, and fleeing from law enforcement. He is being held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond. Pending juvenile complaints involve the two

Suspect Nabbed After Police Pursuit in North Carolina

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Suspect Nabbed After Slow-Speed Pursuit in North Carolina

**Boone, NC** – A suspect was apprehended following a low-speed pursuit involving Watauga and Wilkes Counties on March 18, 2025.

A Watauga County deputy attempted a traffic stop on a silver Infiniti on U.S. Highway 421, due to erratic driving in a 55 MPH zone. The driver, suspected of impairment, did not comply, instead executing a U-turn toward Deep Gap.

Efforts to stop the vehicle using spike strips by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol were initially unsuccessful. The pursuit continued into Wilkes County, where the Wilkesboro Police Department deployed spike strips near Lowe’s Hardware, successfully stopping the vehicle.

The suspect, Matthew David Adubato, 42, of Boynton Beach, Florida, faces charges in Wilkes County, including Driving While Impaired and Fleeing to Elude Arrest. Additional charges are pending in Watauga County. The Watauga County Sheriff’s Office acknowledged the support of multiple law enforcement agencies in resolving the incident.

New Jersey woman accused of firing gunshots during road rage dispute

Police handcuffs and criminal fingerprints card

**Juliette Piscopo Arrested for Alleged Attempted Murder in North Plainfield**

**NORTH PLAINFIELD, N.J.** – Authorities announced the arrest of Juliette A. Piscopo, a 26-year-old resident of Greenbrook, New Jersey, for an attempted murder on Route 22 West in North Plainfield during a road rage incident. The incident occurred on the evening of Sunday, February 2, when Piscopo allegedly fired gunshots at another vehicle.

On that Sunday at approximately 9:06 p.m., North Plainfield Police responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding gunfire hitting a vehicle during a road rage confrontation. The victim, a North Plainfield resident, described that while driving on North Avenue and Madison Avenue in Dunellen, a Mercedes-Benz tried to merge into their lane, later following them for around fifteen minutes into North Plainfield.

As they traveled west on Route 22, the Mercedes allegedly pulled alongside the victim’s car and fired several bullets, shattering windows and damaging the vehicle. The victim reported being unharmed. Detectives from both the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office and North Plainfield Police Department conducted an investigation.

Following the investigation, Piscopo was identified as the

Ridgeley woman charged with burglary after breaking into Cumberland home

Ridgeley woman charged with burglary after breaking into cumberland home

Cumberland Police Issue Criminal Summons for Burglary

**Cumberland, MD** – The Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons to Mariah Nicole Davis on Monday. This action follows an investigation of a breaking and entering incident that happened on March 5, 2025, on Spring Street.

The police investigation revealed Davis’ property inside the residence and an exchange of text messages between Davis and the victim. These messages showed Davis admitting to being inside the residence.

As a result, charges were filed at the District Court against Davis, who hails from Ridgeley, WV. The suspect, aged 26, signed for the summons and was subsequently released, pending a trial for fourth-degree burglary.

Police seek suspect after Royal Farms robbery in Linthicum

Police seek suspect after royal farms robbery in linthicum

Police Respond to Robbery and Shooting Incidents in Anne Arundel County

**Linthicum, MD** – Officers responded to a robbery at Royal Farms on Camp Meade Road South on Monday at approximately 6:10 a.m. Employees reported a male suspect entered the store, leapt over the counter, and began taking cigarettes.

During the incident, the suspect implied possessing a handgun and verbally threatened the staff, although no weapon was seen. The suspect continued to take cigarettes before leaving the store on foot. Despite canvassing the area, officers did not locate the suspect. The Regional Crimes Unit is investigating, and information is sought from the public.

**Glen Burnie, MD** – At around 4:20 p.m. on the same day, officers responded to the vicinity of Crain Highway and Crain Court Circle following reports of shots being fired. Witnesses indicated seeing a male dressed in all black emerge from an apartment complex and fire multiple shots at three individuals heading north on Crain Highway.

The individuals fled across the highway toward Thelma Avenue, but an extensive search did not find them. Officers discovered projectile marks in the ground and fragments on the roadway. The investigation, with support from Aviation, K-