Indira Patel

Associate. Assistant content editor, SNN. Live from Bangalore.

Massachusetts man sentenced to 7 years for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine in Connecticut

Bridgeport, CT – A Massachusetts man was sentenced to seven years in federal prison Friday for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine while on supervised release from a prior heroin conviction, prosecutors said. Yoanni Suarez, 48, also known as “Cuba,” of Springfield,…

Minneapolis man sentenced to 24 years for kidnapping, fraud, and identity theft

St. Paul, MN – A Minneapolis man will spend 24 years in federal prison after a jury convicted him of kidnapping, bank fraud, and identity theft in a violent crime spree that included holding two women at gunpoint, federal prosecutors…

West Virginia man sentenced, Virginia woman pleads guilty in multi-county drug conspiracy

Martinsburg, WV – A West Virginia man was sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison, while a Virginia woman admitted guilt in connection with a drug trafficking operation spanning several counties,…

Justice Department launches sweeping reforms to curb suicides in federal custody

Washington, DC – The Justice Department announced a slate of more than 50 new measures Friday aimed at reducing suicides among adults held in federal custody, unveiling one of the most extensive…

Bitcoin Fog Operator Convicted of Money Laundering Conspiracy

A federal jury in Washington, D.C., convicted a dual Russian-Swedish national today for his operation of the longest-running bitcoin money laundering service on the darknet. “Roman Sterlingov thought he could use the…

Government News·Police Blotter

Schuylkill County Man Indicted For Fentanyl Trafficking

SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Jose Miguel Peralta, Jr., age 35, of Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, was indicted by a federal grand jury…

Government News·Police Blotter

Boston Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Multiple Charges

BOSTON, MA – Keiarri Dyette, also known as “Kemo,” 26, admitted to multiple federal charges yesterday, acknowledging his involvement with the Cameron Street gang, a notorious group based in Boston’s Dorchester area.…

Massachusetts News·Police Blotter

Florida Woman Arrested for Dousing Ex-Boyfriend’s Couch with Pickled Pork

LEHIGH ACRES, FL – A domestic dispute took a bizarre turn in Lehigh Acres, Florida, when 22-year-old Aukievah Ny’Ka Reddick was arrested for breaking into her ex-boyfriend’s home and wreaking havoc. According…

Police Blotter·Weird and Strange News

Jackson Mahomes Receives Probation in Simple Battery Case

NFL star Patrick Mahomes’ younger brother, Jackson Wayne Mahomes, has been sentenced to six months of unsupervised probation. The 23-year-old entered a no-contest plea to a charge of simple battery, according to…

Boston Felon Sentenced for Armed Robberies

BOSTON – Fernando Bost, a 32-year-old from Boston with a history of felony convictions, has been sentenced to eight and a half years in prison for the armed robberies of businesses in…

Massachusetts News·Police Blotter

Newport News Man Sentenced in Major Credit Card Fraud and Identity Theft Scheme

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Damier Dorsey, a 29-year-old Newport News resident, was sentenced today to nine years and 11 months in prison for orchestrating a credit card fraud and identity theft operation…

Shooting in Downtown Boston Leaves Two Dead

BOSTON, MA — A distressing event unfolded on Monday, February 26, 2024, when Boston Police officers were called to 240 Tremont Street in Downtown Boston at approximately 12:21 PM for a death…

Shooting at Randolph Condo Complex Leaves One Dead in Bullet-Riddled Truck

RANDOLPH, MA—A 32-year-old Boston man, identified as Deandre Jones, was fatally shot overnight in Randolph, prompting a police investigation into the incident. Jones was discovered with gunshot wounds in a bullet-riddled pickup…

Massachusetts News·Police Blotter

Chicago Teen Charged with Carjacking and Drug Possession

CHICAGO, IL – Litzy Rodriguez, an 18-year-old resident of the 10600 block of S. Avenue H in Chicago, faces serious charges following a recent arrest. Rodriguez has been charged with one felony…

Chicago News·Illinois News·Police Blotter

New Jersey Says it Faces Vaccine-Preventable Disease Outbreaks, Measles, Mumps, MMR

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is addressing public health concerns following the confirmation of a measles case earlier this year and the investigation of eight suspected mumps…

Community News·Government News·Health and Wellness·New Jersey News

Pickled cucumbers in a barrel with brine

Man Dunks Head in Deli Pickle Barrel in South Jersey

GLASSBORO, NJ – A man recently performed a disruptive act at a Heritage’s convenience store in Gloucester County, causing a strange disturbance. Security footage recorded him dunking his head into a large…

Food & Dining·New Jersey News·Police Blotter·South Jersey News

High School Marching Band Performing in Parade

Nationwide Marching Band Initiative to Premiere at Make Music Day

NEW YORK – On June 21, Make Music Day, a global celebration of music held annually on the summer solstice, will introduce a nationwide marching band initiative for the first time. This…

Community News·New Jersey News·New York City News·School and Education News

New Jersey Car Wash Chain Opens Fifth Location

LEDGEWOOD, NJ—Spark Car Wash has inaugurated its fifth New Jersey outlet in Ledgewood, located at 1425 U.S. Route 46. This new addition underlines the company’s ongoing expansion and commitment to revamping the…

Business News·New Jersey News·North Jersey News

New Jersey Muslim Rights Group Calls for Protesto of Alleged Sale of ‘Stolen Land’

NEWARK, NJ — The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) and the New Jersey chapter of American Muslims for Palestine (AMP-NJ) have voiced strong opposition to a forthcoming…

Community News·New Jersey News·North Jersey News

Arrest Made in Gambrills Attempted Robbery Incident

GAMBRILLS, MD — A 27-year-old man from Crofton, Maryland, Misael Crisostomo Vasquez, has been arrested following an attempted robbery on the evening of February 26, 2024. The incident occurred around 9:00 p.m.…

Maryland News·Police Blotter

Firearms Stolen in Burglary at Evesham Township Firearms Store

EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Evesham Township Police Department is investigating a burglary at Urban Tactical Firearms located at 65 E. Route 70, which occurred in the early hours of February 26,…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Virginia Beach Blue Knights Host Youth Chess Tournament Against New Bern Noble Knights

Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Beach Police Department, led by Chief Neudigate, along with the Youth Services Unit and the Virginia Beach Blue Knights Chess Club, hosted a youth chess tournament…

Community News·Virginia News

Boston Man Meth Dealer Gets Ten Years in Federal Prison

Boston, MA – Joshua Westbrook, a 26-year-old Boston resident, has been sentenced to a decade in prison followed by five years of supervised release for his involvement in distributing significant amounts of…

Massachusetts News·Police Blotter

Baltimore’s Inner Harbor A Great Escape on Cold Winter Days

Baltimore, MD – Baltimore’s Inner Harbor transforms into a winter wonderland, offering a multitude of activities that promise fun and adventure, even on the coldest days. The Inner Harbor, known for its…

Baltimore News·Community News·Travel

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