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L.A. jewelry store owner stabbed several times on Black Friday

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 30, 20200

LOS ANGELES, CA – Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Central Bureau Homicide Unit are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect responsible for the stabbing death of a man at a downtown jewelry store. On November 3, 2020, around 9:00 a.m., the suspect entered a jewelry store in the 700 block of South Broadway and was inside for approximately six minutes. The suspect stabbed the jewelry store owner several times, then exited the store carrying a white grocery bag. The suspect fled on foot eastbound on 7th Street from Broadway then northbound on Spring Street from 7th

Woman shot dead on sidewalk in North Hollywood neighborhood

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 30, 20200

North Hollywood, CA – The Los Angeles Police Department detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect(s) responsible for the shooting death of 27-year-old Gabriela Diaz. On November 25, 2020 at approximately 9:15 p.m., North Hollywood Area Patrol officers responded to a radio call of an Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Shots Fired, at the 6900 block of Simpson Avenue. Upon the officers arrival they discovered Diaz, a local resident, shot to death on the sidewalk in front of the location. The preliminary investigation revealed Diaz was arriving home, from an errand, when a gray sedan stopped on

Los Angeles police searching for San Pedro Murder suspect

Dinesh PatelNovember 30, 20200

San Pedro, CA – The Los Angeles Police Department detectives from Harbor area are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect(s) responsible for the shooting death of 37-year-old Miguel Ruiz. On November 23, 2020, at approximately 9:10 p.m., Miguel Ruiz was sitting in the courtyard area at an apartment complex in the 100 block of South Mesa Street in the city of San Pedro. Miguel was with a group of friends when an unknown male approached the group and fired a handgun at them. Mr. Ruiz was shot multiple times, while a female and additional male were also injured

Mother of Teen Shot by Cops Shot at Her Son’s Funeral by Child with Gun

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 30, 20200

SHARPES, FL – The mother of one of two teens shot and killed by Brevard County deputies two weeks ago was shot at her son’s funeral at Riverview Memorial Cemetery in Sharpes, Florida. Quasheda Pierce, 39, was hit by an accidental misfire from a gun at her son’s funeral. The gun was in the possession of a 16-year-old boy. The boy sustained a gunshot wound through his leg. The bullet then hit Pierce, nearby in the leg. The shot rang out as Sincere Pierce’s casket was being lowered into the ground, police said. Pierce was one of two teens shot

Smyrna man stopped was DUI with loaded gun according to Delaware State Police

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 30, 20200

Smyrna, DE – The Delaware State Police arrested 39-year-old Brandon Evans of Smyrna, DE, on 3rd Offense DUI after a traffic stop which also led to the discovery of drugs and a handgun. The incident occurred on November 29, 2020, at approximately 12:04 a.m., when a Trooper observed a white 2010 Chevrolet Impala traveling eastbound on Big Oak Road above the posted speed limit. A traffic stop was initiated, and contact was made with the driver, Brandon Evans when a strong odor of alcoholic beverages was detected. A DUI investigation ensued, and Evans was asked to step out of the

Child Hid Under Bed As Armed Gunman Tied Up Parents in Their Home in Deltona

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 30, 20200

DELTONA, FL -Volusia sheriff’s detectives are investigating a Deltona home invasion that occurred Saturday night in which several armed, masked suspects entered a home and tied up several adult victims, while a child hid undetected inside a locked bedroom. The incident occurred just after 10 p.m. at a home in the 1400 block of Eden Drive when the suspects approached the open garage and confronted two victims, pointing guns at them and demanding they empty their pockets. The armed suspects then entered the home, retrieving other adult victims and bringing them to the garage where they tied the victims’ hands

Teen shot dead on basketball court in Daytona Beach, vigil to be held Monday

Dinesh PatelNovember 30, 20200

DAYTONA BEACH, FL – It is now the sixth shooting in Daytona Beach in the past nine days, once again deadly after a 19-year-old teen was shot in the head while playing basketball. The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is conducting a homicide investigation after a young man was shot, Sunday afternoon, November 29, 2020 while playing basketball at Derbyshire Park. 911 calls were received at 3:19 p.m. in reference to a person shot at the basketball courts. Upon arrival, officers found John Phillips (B/M, 06-23-2001) laying on the ground, suffering from gunshot wounds to his upper body area. Phillips

Domestic altercation leads to man shot dead in Harrisburg

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 29, 20200

HARRISBURG, PA – On Saturday, November 28th, 2020, at about 11:50 pm, the Harrisburg Police responded to a report of a shooting victim in the 2400 block of N 4th Street. Upon arrival officers located a male with gunshot wounds lying in the street. The male was rushed to a local hospital, where he later died as a result of his injuries. Upon further investigation, officers discovered that Kenyatta Williams, of Harrisburg, had allegedly gotten into an altercation with the victim and was responsible for the shooting. Williams has been taken into custody and is charged with one count of

NY Governor Cuomo: Avoid interaction with others during the holidays

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 29, 20200

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that 219,442 COVID-19 test results were reported to New York State on Wednesday—a new record high for the second straight day. “All the global experts say the same thing: This virus has phases, and as the phase changes your plan should change. We’re seeing an increase with the numbers across the country and within our own state. It started with the fall, and it’s going to continue and probably worsen in the winter,” Governor Cuomo said. “As we go through the holidays and winter months, it’s going to be more imperative than ever for New Yorkers to

Woman dead after Kayak flips in Narragansett

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 29, 20200

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Division of Law Enforcement is investigating a fatal kayaking incident that occurred this morning in Narragansett. Sea conditions played a large role in the cause of this fatal incident. Two kayaks left the Sprague Bridge area and headed out to the mouth of the Narrow River where sea conditions were rough. One of the kayaks flipped over and the victim fell out of the kayak and struggled. The kayaking partner struggled to assist the victim and then was assisted by the Narragansett Fire Department. The victim, a 61- year old woman

Los Angeles in lockdown for the holidays, residents ordered to stay at home

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 29, 20200

LOS ANGELES, CA – Los Angeles is back in lockdown as the L.A. County Health Department has issued new rules for citizens and businesses through December 20th, 2020. The new lockdown recommends individuals to remain in their homes and with their immediate households as much as possible, to reduce mingling with others not in their household and requiring face coverings at all times while in public. Restaurants, bars, breweries and wineries remain closed for in-person dining and drinking, as there is high risk of transmission of COVID-19 when people are eating, drinking and talking together without a face covering, as

Two Shot, One Dead in Thanksgiving Day D.C. Murder

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 29, 20200

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Thursday, November 27, 2020, in the 2900 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest. At approximately 9:29 am, members of the Second District responded to the listed location for the report of an unconscious person. Upon arrival, members located an adult male inside an apartment suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and after finding no signs consistent with life, the victim remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

Watch: D.C. police searching for armed gunman who shot victim on Malcom X Avenue

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 29, 20200

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Seventh District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Sunday, November 15, 2020, in the 600 block of Malcolm X Avenue, Southeast. At approximately 4:29 pm, the suspect approached the victim at the listed location. The suspect fired a handgun, striking the victim, then fled the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Anyone who can identify this individual or who has knowledge of this incident should take no

D.C. convenience stored robbed…all the cartons of Newport cigs taken

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 29, 20200

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two men robbed a convenience store in the nation’s capital, forcing the cashier to the ground before taking a case full of cartons of Newport 100’s. Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District seek the public’s assistance in identifying suspects in reference to a Robbery of an Establishment offense that occurred on Thursday, November 26, 2020, in the 1300 block of 9th Street, Northwest. At approximately 9:55 am, the suspects entered an establishment at the listed location. Once inside, the suspects demanded US currency and property from an employee. The employee complied and the suspects fled the

Man Killed in D.C. Head-On Collision

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 29, 20200

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic fatality resulting from a traffic crash that occurred on Monday, November 16, 2020, in the 3300 block of Minnesota Avenue, Southeast. The preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 6:02 am, a Volkswagen Passat was traveling northeast bound in the 3300 block of Minnesota Avenue Southeast. At the same time, a silver Nissan Kicks was traveling southwest bound in the same block. The two vehicles then collided head-on at an angle at the center of the roadway, on the double yellow lines. DC Fire

Man stuck in mud rescued from Springfield’s Watershops Pond

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 29, 20200

SPRINGFIELD, MA – Today, the Sprinfield Fire Department rescued a person stuck in the mud at the now drained Watershops pond. One individual was rescued, the fire department said and there were no injuries. The pond was drained earlier this month as part of a flood control project to protect the local neighborhood from flooding and to perform maintenance on the Watershops Dam downstream. $2.5 million in federal funding was awarded for the project.

Two arrested for drug and weapon charges in Milton

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 29, 20200

Milton, DE- Delaware State Police arrested 24-year-old Melissa Bliss of Millsboro and 26-year-old Jeremy Jones of Millsboro on drugs and weapon charges following a traffic stop Saturday afternoon. On November 28, 2020, at approximately 12:35 p.m., a trooper on patrol in the area of Milton observed a blue Chevrolet Malibu traveling westbound on Pettyjohn Road and detected the vehicle traveling above the posted speed limit. The trooper initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the operator identified as Jeremy Jones and front seat passenger identified as Melissa Bliss. Upon contact the trooper smelled an odor of marijuana emanating from inside of the vehicle.

Porch Pirate Kids Steal Package Eat Treats Inside…But It Was Dog Food

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 29, 20200

POLK COUNTY, FL – A young band of porch pirates in Polk County learned the hard way that crime doesn’t pay…and sometimes, it’ doesn’t taste that good either. A group of children aged 14, 13 and 11 roaming through Winter Haven’s Inwood neighborhood saw a Fed-Ex package on the doorstep of a Mrs. L., police here said. They decided to snatch the package and have a go at it what was inside. The boys opened the package and ate the treats and later told police the treats made their breath smell very bad. Police investigated and found the boys had

Delaware Police Arrest Drunk Man Waving Knife at Woman, Teen at Wilmington Gas Station

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 29, 20200

Wilmington, DE – The Delaware State Police have charged 53-year-old Marvin Hair of Wilmington, DE with Aggravated Menacing after he threatened two victims with a knife. The incident occurred on November 28, 2020, at approximately 2:44 a.m., when Troopers responded to Speedy Gas located at 1607 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, DE, in reference to a 18-year-old male victim and a 37-year-old female victim who were having an altercation with Hair in the parking lot. Hair who was intoxicated and uncooperative with troopers was detained during the course of the investigation. Further investigation determined Hair was having an argument with the victims

Woman Driving Wrong Way, DUI with Children in Car on US1 in Port St. Lucie Apprehended

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 29, 20200

PORT ST. LUCIE, FL – Port St. Lucie police officers were out in force watching out for drunk drivers during the Thanksgiving weekend and reported a woman driving south in the northbound lane of US1 with children in the car. Luckily, police were able to pull the driver, pictured above, over and conduct a field sobriety test. “The person pictured below was arrested last night by our PSLPD Traffic Enforcement Unit, during Operation, “Goodbye DUI”. The driver was seen by one of our Traffic Enforcement Officers, traveling South on US1, in the North bound lane. One unsuspecting driver had to

Man shot dead this morning in Dagsboro Country Gardens parking lot

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 28, 20200

Dagsboro, DE – Delaware State Police are conducting a homicide investigation that occurred early Saturday morning at a business complex in Dagsboro. Delaware State Police responded to the 31000 block of Country Gardens at approximately 12:34 a.m. on November 28, 2020, for a reported shooting in the parking lot. Upon arrival, troopers were advised a male victim was shot in the upper torso and brought to an area hospital. The 33-year-old male victim from Millsboro, DE, was pronounced deceased at the hospital. Preliminary investigation has determined a building within the business complex hosted a music event with a large number of

Baltimore woman shot man in face on Thanksgiving morning

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 28, 20200

BALTIMORE, MD – On November 27, 2020, at approximately 7:04 a.m., officers responded to a home in the 1800 block of Braddish Avenue for a domestic incident. Upon arrival, officers located a 31-year-old male who was suffering from a gunshot graze wound to his face. The victim refused medical attention. While officers were at the scene, the suspect who had left before police arriving, returned to the location. Officers arrested a 30-year-old woman and transported her to the Western District where she is to be interviewed by detectives. This investigation is open and ongoing and charges are pending. Anyone with

Pedestrian struck and killed on Hollabird Avenue in Baltimore, suspect fled

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 28, 20200

BALTIMORE, MD – On November 28, 2020 at approximately 6:29 a.m., Southeast District officers responded to the 6500 block of Hollabird Avenue where a pedestrian had been struck. Upon arrival, officers observed Baltimore City Medics rendering aid to an unidentified male. Medics pronounced the victim deceased at the scene. Witnesses told officers that they saw a black SUV, possibly a Tahoe, traveling east bound on Hollabird Avenue when it struck the victim and fled the location. Our Crash Team is investigating this incident. Anyone with information about this fatal hit and run is asked to call investigators at (410) 396-2606

Man shot by random gunfire in Baltimore on Black Friday

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 28, 20200

BALTIMORE, MD – On November 28, 2020 at approximately 10:08 a.m., officers responded to the 2800 block of Boarman Avenue for a call for discharging a firearm. While officers were canvassing the area, they received a call for a shooting victim who had just walked to an area fire station seeking medical attention. Officers responded and found a 25 year-old male who had been shot in the shoulder and arm. The victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Northwest District shooting detectives are investigating this incident and are asking anyone with information to call (410) 396-2466

Two cases in Florida highlight importance of locking your vehicles

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 28, 20200

Charlotte County, FL- Two recent cases have proven to be a crime of opportunity. Two men were recently arrested stemming from two separate incidents within Charlotte County, where they both took advantage of unlocked vehicles. Bruce Layendecker 05/18/1984 On November 9th, two unlocked vehicles parked at Beef O’ Brady’s on McCall Road in Englewood were entered by Bruce Layendecker. Within one of those unlocked vehicles was a firearm which Layendecker removed from within. This incident was captured on surveillance footage showing Layendecker making himself at home as he ransacked the vehicles leaving napkins scattered throughout one of them. Bruce Layendecker