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Nine Inmates Escape Pennsylvania Juvenile Detention Facility

Ryan DickinsonSeptember 18, 20230

MORGANTOWN, PA – All nine juveniles who escaped from Abraxas Academy detention center in Pennsylvania on Sunday night have been captured, according to Pennsylvania State Police. State Trooper David Beohm announced that each juvenile would be interviewed and charged with escape. “I know there’s stuff in the works right now to decide where they are going to go after that takes place,” said Beohm. Initially, four of the escapees were apprehended early Monday morning on Oak Grove Road. The juveniles had fled the facility at around 8:00 p.m. on Sunday after a riot broke out inside the center. State and

Dallas Cowboys Cruise Past New York Jets with 30-10 Win

Sports NewsSeptember 18, 20230

ARLINGTON, TX – The Dallas Cowboys solidified their strong start to the season with a decisive 30-10 win over the New York Jets on September 17. The Cowboys struck first, with quarterback Dak Prescott connecting on a 4-yard pass to Jake Ferguson in the opening quarter. Brandon Aubrey added a 35-yard field goal, bringing the Cowboys’ lead to 10-0. The Jets managed to respond in the second quarter with a 68-yard pass from Zach Wilson to Garrett Wilson, narrowing the deficit to 10-7. Dallas answered shortly after with a 1-yard pass from Prescott to Luke Schoonmaker and a two-point conversion

New York Giants Stage Fourth-Quarter Comeback to Edge Arizona Cardinals 31-28

Sports NewsSeptember 18, 20230

GLENDALE, AZ – A riveting fourth-quarter performance saw the New York Giants clinch a 31-28 victory over the Arizona Cardinals, improving to a 1-1 record this season. The game, played on September 17, started in favor of the Arizona Cardinals who led 20-0 at halftime. Cardinals running back James Conner opened the scoring with a 4-yard rush, followed by a 23-yard rushing touchdown by quarterback Joshua Dobbs. Matt Prater added two field goals to extend the Cardinals’ lead. The Giants responded in the third quarter with a 14-yard rushing touchdown by quarterback Daniel Jones and a 1-yard rushing score by

New York City Prepares for a Week of Gridlock in Manhattan

Adam DevineSeptember 18, 20230

NEW YORK, NY — The UN General Assembly’s meeting in New York City promises a week of major traffic disruptions for local residents. The term “gridlock” is synonymous with New York City’s notorious traffic congestion, which is set to intensify during the UN’s event. New Yorkers typically rely on an array of transportation options including regional rail lines, subways, buses, ferries, cycling, and walking to navigate the city. However, the UN meeting is expected to put additional strain on these systems. The NYC Department of Transportation has marked the meeting days as Gridlock Alert Days, urging residents to consider alternate

Veteran Cop Named NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Public Information

Phil StiltonSeptember 18, 20230

NEW YORK, NY – Tarik Sheppard has been appointed the Deputy Commissioner of Public Information (DCPI) for the New York City Police Department, as announced by Police Commissioner Edward A. Caban. A 19-year veteran with the NYPD, Sheppard has served in multiple roles throughout his career, most recently as the Commanding Officer of the 28th Precinct in Harlem. His previous responsibilities include managing a specialized team in the Commissioner’s Office and advising departmental executives. Sheppard began his career as a patrol officer in 2004 in the Wakefield area of the Bronx. He was promoted through the ranks, reaching the role

Two Shot Multiple Times Overnight in Pittsburgh

Ryan DickinsonSeptember 18, 20230

EAST PITTSBURGH, PA – Two adults suffered gunshot wounds on Prospect Drive late this evening, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Allegheny County Police Department’s General Investigations Unit. At 10:25pm, County 9-1-1 received a call reporting a shooting. Upon arrival, first responders located an adult male and an adult female with gunshot wounds to their lower extremities. The victims were immediately transported to a local hospital by ambulance, and their conditions remain unknown. The incident initially fell under the jurisdiction of the Allegheny County Housing Authority Police, who requested assistance from the Allegheny County Police Department (ACPD). Detectives from ACPD’s

Two 15-Year-Olds Charged for Armed Carjacking, Home Invasion After Crash

Jeff JonesSeptember 18, 20230

WILMINGTON, DE -The Delaware State Police arrested two 15-year-old males from Wilmington on charges of receiving stolen property and resisting arrest on Saturday morning. The arrests followed an alert about an armed carjacking in Atlantic City, New Jersey, involving a white Porsche. The vehicle’s location was tracked to I-95 southbound near Route 202. The suspects were also linked to an earlier car crash and home invasion in Atlantic County, New Jersey, involving a car stolen from Smyrna, Delaware. After locating the stolen Porsche in the 3000 block of Old Capital Trail, Wilmington, troopers set up a perimeter. As they approached

Man Indicted for Shoving Woman onto Subway Tracks in Manhattan

Leo CanegaSeptember 18, 20230

MANHATTAN, NY – Samuel Junker, 41, has been recently indicted for allegedly pushing a 34-year-old woman onto the subway tracks at the Chambers Street station. The incident occurred on August 29, at approximately 11 p.m. The woman suffered a broken leg, bruising, and swelling as a result of the attack. Junker was arrested on August 31, in Lower Manhattan after an officer recognized him from a wanted flyer. He was wearing the same clothes as he had been during the incident. He now faces charges of Attempted Assault in the First Degree and Assault in the Second Degree. The Manhattan

34-Year-Old Man Shot and Killed in Greensboro

Leo CanegaSeptember 18, 20230

GREENSBORO, NC – Tony Brewer, a 34-year-old resident, died from his injuries following a shooting on Saturday. Greensboro Police responded to the 700 block of McPherson Street at around 7:20 a.m. after receiving reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found Brewer with life-threatening gunshot wounds. He was later pronounced dead, and the case is now being investigated as a homicide. No suspect information is currently available, and the investigation is ongoing. Greensboro Police are asking anyone with information relevant to this case to contact them.

D.C. Police Nab 22-Year-Old Woman in Gun Assault

Erica SchmidtSeptember 18, 20230

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Washington, D.C. Metro Police Department detectives have successfully apprehended a suspect in connection with an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon Offense that occurred on Friday morning at the 3900 block of Georgia Avenue in Northwest, D.C. The incident unfolded at approximately 8:44 a.m. when the suspect approached the victim and brandished a handgun, triggering a violent altercation. During the confrontation, the victim was repeatedly struck with the handgun, and a single gunshot was discharged. Following the altercation, the suspect fled the scene, leaving the injured victim in need of immediate medical attention. The victim was taken to

Fatal Pedestrian Crash Under Investigation in Cockeysville

Jeff JonesSeptember 18, 20230

COCKEYSVILLE, MD – A pedestrian crash that resulted in the death of 57-year-old Mary Beth Green is currently under investigation by Precinct 7 – Cockeysville officers and the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crash Team. The incident occurred on Sunday at approximately 9:23 a.m. at the intersection of E. Seminary Road and Dulaney Valley Road. Green was struck by a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 moving eastbound. She was with another pedestrian in the crosswalk at the time of the collision. The driver of the Dodge Ram remained at the scene. Green was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries and

Boy Injured in Southeast D.C. Shooting

Erica SchmidtSeptember 18, 20230

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A middle school-aged boy became the victim of a shooting in Southeast D.C. yesterday afternoon, according to authorities. Officers from the Washington, D.C. Metro Police Department responded to the scene shortly after 3 p.m. Upon their arrival, they found the boy conscious and breathing. He was promptly transported to a local hospital for medical treatment, with his current condition remaining unknown. The shooting unfolded in the 5000 block of Ivory Walters Lane. Law enforcement is urging anyone with information to refrain from taking direct action but instead, contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or send a text

First Human Cases of West Nile Virus This Year Reported in Delaware’s New Castle County

Jessica WoodsSeptember 18, 20230

NEW CASTLE, DE – The Delaware Public Health Laboratory has identified the state’s first human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) this year in three men over 50, all residing in New Castle County. The individuals were hospitalized due to the mosquito-borne disease, according to an announcement from the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH). DPH and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) are stepping up mosquito surveillance near the residences of the infected individuals. Depending on future findings, DNREC’s Mosquito Control Section may work with DPH to conduct local control operations to mitigate the risk

Urgent Search for Missing Young Sisters in Northwest D.C.

Erica SchmidtSeptember 18, 20230

Washington, D.C. – Two sisters, 14-year-old Lashawn Johnson and 12-year-old Story Johnson, were last seen in Northwest D.C. on Thursday at 4 p.m. in the 1300 block of Fort Stevens Drive. Story Johnson is described as a black female, standing 5’6″ tall, weighing 160 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Her clothing description is unknown. Lashawn Johnson is described as a black female, 5’0″ tall, 135 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Her clothing description is also unknown. If you have any information as to the whereabouts of the sisters, please call police at (202) 727-9099 or text

Bradford Man Charged for Soliciting Child in “Catch a Predator” Incident

Leo CanegaSeptember 18, 20230

BRADFORD, PA – District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer announced that Matthew Thomas Pritt has been charged with solicitation of child [censored]ography. The charge came after a referral from Kane Borough Police Department, who received a complaint from a man in Kane. Pritt had mistakenly believed the man to be a 16-year-old female and solicited explicit photographs from him. Officer Joshua Frederoski intercepted Pritt when he arrived at a pre-arranged meeting location. Pritt was taken into custody and arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Richard Luther, who set bail at $200,000. Pritt is scheduled for central court on September 21.

Teens Flee Biden Presidential Security Checkpoint in Stolen Car

Jeff JonesSeptember 18, 20230

NEW CASTLE, DE – A 14-year-old from Philadelphia and a 17-year-old from Wilmington were arrested Sunday morning, following their stop close to a Biden security checkpoint on Barley Mill Road in a stolen car. The situation unfolded at 8:00 a.m. when an officer stationed at a traffic control post observed a silver Hyundai stalled at the intersection of North Buckridge Drive and Barley Mill Road. At that time, two masked individuals exited the car and then attempted to push it. As they were approached by the officer and a United States Secret Service Agent, they climbed back into the vehicle

New Jersey’s Most Controversial Snowbird Has Just Left The State

Phil StiltonSeptember 18, 20230

BEDMINSTER, NJ – New Jersey’s most controversial resident, former President Donald Trump, has left the state to resume his fall and winter residency at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida. The move comes just as South Florida gears up for its tourist season and as Trump prepares for a primary campaign against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Trump has been residing in New Jersey during the summer months and his departure marks a significant shift in his campaign operations. Staff and resources will now be oriented towards South Florida, indicating a strategic move in the former president’s political planning. Having

Teen Injured in Early Morning Shooting In Baltimore

Erica SchmidtSeptember 18, 20230

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – A teenage boy sustained injuries in an early morning shooting in Northern Baltimore yesterday. At about 12:51 a.m., patrol officers received reports of a shooting in the 700 block of East 43rd Street. Upon arrival, they found a 17-year-old male with an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for medical attention. His condition is unknown at this time. Police believe the shooting took place in the 4200 block of Ivanhoe Avenue. If you have any information about this incident, please contact Northern District detectives at 410-396-2455 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.

Smoke Shop Employee Beaten Over $160 in Merch

Adam DevineSeptember 18, 20230

NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying two individuals linked to a robbery that took place in the confines of the 43 Precinct. The incident was reported to have occurred on Friday, August 18, at approximately 11:42 p.m. The suspects entered Exotic Smoke Shop, situated near Soundview Avenue and Beach Avenue. They assaulted a 24-year-old male victim, punching him in the face before forcibly removing an undetermined amount of money and taking $160 worth of merchandise. The victim sustained minor injuries but refused medical attention. The perpetrators left the

Man Killed in Early Morning Shooting on Highway 54 in Durham

Leo CanegaSeptember 18, 20230

DURHAM, N.C. – A 30-year-old man, Aaron Parker of Durham, was fatally shot early Saturday morning on NC Highway 54. The Durham Police Department reported that officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of NC Highway 54 around 1:38 a.m. Upon arrival, witnesses informed them that Parker had been taken from the scene in a car. While officers were en route to the hospital, a 911 call was made from the vehicle carrying Parker. Officers met with the victim and other occupants of the car at the hospital, where Parker later succumbed to his injuries. The Durham Police Department is

Man Arrested for DUI in East Donegal Township

Leo CanegaSeptember 18, 20230

EAST DONEGAL TOWNSHIP, PA – On September 10, at approximately 2:21 a.m., an officer with Susquehanna Regional Police conducted a traffic stop in the parking lot of the Sheetz Store located at 1158 River Road. The driver, identified as Anthony Carrozza, was found to be under the influence of alcohol and was arrested for DUI. Carrozza faces charges of driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances. He was arrested on the scene and is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Susquehanna Regional Police are urging anyone with further information to come forward.

Ocean City Police Individuals in Restaurant Ruckus

Jeff JonesSeptember 18, 20230

OCEAN CITY, MD – Malicious destruction of property at a restaurant on S Baltimore Ave is under investigation by the Ocean City Police Department. The incident took place on September 17, shortly after 12 p.m. The police are requesting public assistance in identifying two individuals captured in photographs related to the case. Those who can identify the individuals or have relevant information are asked to contact OFC Cole via email at lcole@oceancitymd.gov, or by phone at the Ocean City Police Department at 410-723-6610. For those who wish to provide information anonymously, tips may be left by calling 410-520-5136 or submitted

Man Under Investigating for Deadly Bar Shooting Sentenced in Second Fatal Murder

Breaking Local News ReportSeptember 18, 20230

WILMINGTON, DE – Dean Sutton Jr. has been sentenced to ten years in prison for the 2021 fatal shooting of Larry Porter in Wilmington’s Brandywine Village neighborhood. A Superior Court Judge handed down the sentence on September 1, following Sutton’s convictions for Manslaughter and Reckless Endangering 1st Degree. On April 2, 2021, Sutton and his cousin engaged in a physical altercation with Porter and his son. During the conflict, Sutton fired a gun, prompting Porter’s son to flee. Sutton shot multiple rounds at the fleeing son before turning the weapon on Porter, who was fatally wounded. Attorney General Kathy Jennings

Scooter Bandits Swipe $60,000 From Victim Outside Queens Check Cashing Business

Adam DevineSeptember 18, 20230

NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying an individual connected to a robbery in the 108 Precinct. The incident occurred on Friday at approximately 3:00 p.m. in front of 48-16 Skillman Avenue. According to police reports, an unidentified individual approached a 47-year-old male victim and fired a gun at the ground. The suspect then took $60,000 from the victim before fleeing northbound on 49th Street on a black two-wheeled vehicle with another unidentified individual. No injuries were reported in the incident. Media related to the case is available at

80-Year-Old Man Shot in the Head and Killed in the Bronx

Leo CanegaSeptember 18, 20230

NEW YORK, NY – An 80-year-old man, Marcelino Valerio, was killed early Sunday morning in the Bronx. Officers patrolling the Highbridge area heard gunshots near the intersection of West 168th Street and Ogden Avenue around 1 a.m. Upon arrival, they found Valerio with a gunshot wound to the head. Emergency Medical Services responded and pronounced Valerio dead at the scene. Valerio resided just 10 blocks away from where the incident occurred. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing. The Police Department is actively investigating the case and encourages anyone with information to come forward.