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Roxbury man arrested for firearm possession during traffic stop

Roxbury man arrested for firearm possession during traffic stop

Roxbury, MA Officers assigned to District B-2 apprehended Austin Tate, 30, of Worcester, on firearm-related charges. The arrest occurred at approximately 8:09 PM during a routine patrol on Harrison Avenue and Dudley Street.

During a walk and talk in the area, officers noticed a vehicle parked in a No Stand/ No Stop zone. A query of the vehicle’s registration revealed that the license plate did not match the vehicle.

While officers prepared a parking ticket, Tate was seen entering the vehicle and driving away. Officers activated their lights and sirens to initiate a traffic stop.

Tate was asked to exit the vehicle as it was to be towed for improper registration. A motor vehicle inventory search uncovered a Tanfoglio E.A.A. firearm, loaded with one round in the chamber and fifteen rounds in the magazine.

Tate was arrested and faces multiple charges, including possession of a firearm without an FID card and carrying a loaded firearm without a license. He is expected to be arraigned in Roxbury District Court.

Charges filed against Utica man after domestic incident turns violent

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Charges filed against Utica man after domestic incident turns violent

Utica, NY A domestic incident on Wall Street led to multiple charges against a 24-year-old man. The victim reported that during an argument, her child’s father choked her with a cord.

She managed to escape to safety with her one-year-old daughter. The incident escalated when the suspect threatened her with a kitchen knife.

On October 31, officers facilitated the suspect’s surrender to the Utica Police Department. He faces charges including criminal contempt in the first degree and criminal obstruction of breathing.

New Jersey lawsuit filed against U.S. Department of Education over loan forgiveness eligibility

Lawsuit filed against U.S. Department of Education over loan forgiveness eligibility

Trenton, NJ – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and 21 other attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education regarding its eligibility restrictions for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The PSLF program allows federal student loans to be forgiven after a decade of public service.

The lawsuit challenges a recent federal rule that determines certain state governments or nonprofit organizations as ineligible employers for PSLF based on a vague standard involving “substantial illegal” activities. The coalition asserts that this broad interpretation unfairly targets specific states and organizations associated with ideologies disfavored by the administration.

Platkin criticized the new rule, claiming it represents an illegal attack on public servants who contribute significantly to their communities. The PSLF program, established in 2007, incentivizes individuals to work in public service fields, enabling over one million public servants to pursue careers that otherwise may not have been financially viable.

On October 31, the Department of Education finalized a rule allowing it to declare organizations ineligible for PSLF if the administration identifies them as having a substantial illegal purpose. The definition of illegality includes activities connected to immigration support, political protests, and gender-affirming healthcare, with the rule set to take effect in July 2026.

The coalition argues this vague authority could result in many public workers losing PSLF eligibility. Such changes would lead to staffing shortages and increased turnover in crucial public service jobs.

The lawsuit asserts that the new rule is unlawful and contravenes existing PSLF regulations, which guarantee forgiveness for those in qualifying public service roles. The attorneys general seek a court ruling declaring the rule invalid and halting its implementation.

Joining Platkin in this legal action are the attorneys general of New York, Massachusetts, California, and Colorado, along with others from across the country. A group of local governments and private plaintiffs is also filing a separate lawsuit to challenge the new rule.

Sister charged with stabbing her brother in Brick Township

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20-year-old charged with stabbing her brother in Brick Township

Brick Township, NJ A 20-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly stabbing her 2-year-old brother in the chest inside their family home. Marlene Rodriguez was taken into custody on Saturday and faces several felony charges, including attempted murder and child endangerment.

Brick Township Police responded to a 911 call reporting a medical emergency around 2:30 PM on Saturday. Upon arrival, officers found the young boy suffering from a stab wound and called for emergency medical personnel to transport him to Jersey Shore University Medical Center.

The child sustained severe but non-life-threatening injuries and was listed in stable condition as of Sunday morning. Investigators from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office discovered that Rodriguez was responsible for the stabbing.

She was arrested at the Brick Township Police Headquarters and is currently being held at the Ocean County Jail, awaiting a detention hearing. Rodriguez is also charged with unlawful possession of a weapon and possessing a weapon for an unlawful purpose.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer expressed gratitude for the collaborative efforts of the Major Crime Unit, the local police department, and the Sheriff’s Office. No details regarding a motive for the attack have been released.

Florida woman charged for after her baby boy injested fatal amounts of meth, cocaine

Miami, FL

A woman has been charged in the death of her 9-month-old son after he ingested lethal amounts of cocaine and methamphetamine. Natalia Munoz-Paulino, 26, faces second-degree murder and aggravated child abuse charges.

The boy was pronounced dead on July 2. A probable cause arrest affidavit details that police responded to a local hospital, where the child was reported deceased.

Upon visiting Munoz-Paulino’s apartment, police discovered a disheveled environment, littered with clothing, trash, and old food. Officers intervened to prevent the boy’s older sibling from consuming baby oil from a bottle.

Munoz-Paulino stated she fell asleep while holding her son and woke to find him unresponsive. However, she provided varying accounts to investigators, claiming the boy had fallen, drowned, or choked.

The suspect mentioned her son had a history of placing foreign objects in his mouth. An autopsy revealed eggshells and feathers present in his stomach alongside the drugs discovered in his system.

The cause of death was determined to be a homicide stemming from child neglect, attributed to the presence of narcotics. Munoz-Paulino admitted to using drugs over the weekend preceding her son’s death.

She remains in custody at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center with no bond and has pleaded not guilty. The boy’s father, residing out of state, reported previous observations of drug use at the apartment.

Man arrested in deadly car dealership shooting because they sold him a lemon

Suspect arrested in deadly car dealership shooting

Macomb County, MI A man dissatisfied with his vehicle purchase allegedly shot and killed two individuals at a car dealership. Terrance Sandles, 46, was arrested following the shooting on Nov. 7 at Star Auto dealership.

Sandles confronted Marvan Batoo, the owner, regarding a 2007 GMC Hummer he bought for $3,000. Following an argument that was captured on surveillance footage, Sandles reportedly opened fire at Batoo and customer Ghaith Baban, killing both men.

Batoo and Baban were shot at close range. Their bodies were discovered by an employee returning from a delivery.

Surveillance footage captured Sandles during the confrontation and as he fled the scene. License plate readers identified the vehicle he used to leave the area.

Sandles was located on Nov. 8 at a hotel in Romulus, where authorities found two guns, one believed to be the murder weapon, along with stolen cash and a significant amount of cocaine. He was booked into the Macomb County Jail without bond.

Charges against Sandles include two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of armed robbery, as well as various firearm and drug offenses. He was arraigned on Monday, and his next court date is set for Nov. 24.

Man arrested while attempting to smuggle partner’s body across border

Man arrested while attempting to smuggle partner’s body across border

Long Beach, CA

A California man has been arrested in Mexico for allegedly attempting to smuggle his partner’s deceased body across the U.S.-Mexico border. Erick Alcantar Almanza, 44, is accused of murdering Aracely Romero, with whom he shared five children.

Reports indicate that Almanza fled to Mexico following the incident. It was revealed through an interview that the couple’s oldest son claimed Almanza confessed to the crime while driving to the border with Romero’s body in the passenger seat.

Family members last saw Romero on Friday. Almanza’s mother informed Mexican authorities about the alleged murder, prompting an investigation into the incident believed to have occurred in Long Beach.

Miguel Angel Gaxiola, a prosecutor in Baja California, stated that information was being exchanged to locate the crime scene. The son mentioned that his father had been dealing with mental illness for several years.

Almanza was apprehended on Sunday in relation to Romero’s death. He reported to detectives that an argument occurred before the alleged killing, although the motive and cause of death remain unclear.

New York Mother arrested after abandoning daughter at Pennsylvania gas station

Mother arrested after abandoning daughter at Pennsylvania gas station

Tannersville, PA – A New York woman was apprehended after allegedly threatening to stab her 13-year-old daughter and subsequently leaving her at a closed convenience store. Tonimarie A. Barrett, 42, faces charges of endangering the welfare of a child, making terroristic threats, and recklessly endangering another person.

Prompted by a call about an abandoned child, police responded to a Turkey Hill convenience store early on Sunday around 5:19 a.m. First responders found Barrett’s daughter unharmed but alone at the location.

Barrett and her daughter had left a residence in Long Pond, Pennsylvania, around midnight for New Rochelle, New York. During their journey, Barrett stopped at a closed gas station to input directions into a GPS, where an argument ensued between mother and daughter that escalated quickly.

According to police reports, Barrett threatened to stab her daughter during the dispute. She then left her child at the closed business and traveled to a nearby gas station in Effort, Pennsylvania.

While at the gas station, Barrett did not attempt to search for her daughter or contact authorities. She later told police that after her daughter exited the vehicle, she realized her car required oil, prompting her departure to Effort.

Barrett was arrested by police and transported to Monroe County Correctional Facility, where she is awaiting arraignment before a district magistrate.

Mother accused of threatening her children during TikTok livestream

Mother accused of threatening her children during TikTok livestream

Jefferson City, MO A Missouri mother faces serious charges after allegedly threatening to kill her children during a TikTok livestream. Elena Lujan, 30, is accused of making disturbing remarks to her 3 and 7-year-old kids in the early hours of Saturday.

Lujan reportedly told her children, “I’m sick of you,” and “Go to sleep before I f—ing kill you,” while appearing intoxicated. Police arrived at her apartment around 2 a.m. after receiving reports of the livestream.

Upon their arrival, officers found Lujan passed out in the children’s room with an open bottle of tequila on the kitchen counter. Broken glass littered the floor, and her children were found sleeping in separate areas of the apartment.

The probable cause statement details Lujan’s threats, including comments that suggested a desire to harm her children. She allegedly told one child, “I’ll kill her and then you’ll be the reason why she’s dead.”

Lujan was taken into custody after struggling to wake up due to her level of intoxication. While being transported, she reportedly spit at an officer and refused to take a breathalyzer test.

The statement notes that she is the only adult living in the home and concludes with her making numerous threats to kill her children. Lujan has been charged with child abuse and is currently being held at the Cole County Jail without bond.

An arraignment is scheduled for Wednesday.

Man pleads guilty to DWI deaths in Missouri crash

Man pleads guilty to DWI deaths in Missouri crash

Mexico, MO A Missouri man received a conditional sentence following a guilty plea in connection to the deaths of two individuals in a drunk-driving incident. Joshua Frye, 24, pleaded guilty on Monday to charges of driving while intoxicated causing death, reckless driving, and DWI causing serious injury.

The fatal crash occurred on July 12, as Frye drove on the wrong side of South Clark Street in Mexico. Court documents reveal that Frye drove at an excessive speed before striking an oncoming vehicle, leading to a head-on collision.

Prosecutors described the incident as careless and imprudent. The victims were identified as Kristian Pritchett, 22, and Austin Terry, 27, who were passengers in Frye’s vehicle during the crash.

A third person, Elliot Kitson, 29, sustained injuries but survived the incident. The driver of the other vehicle reported that Frye’s car lost control on a curve shortly before impact at approximately 6:30 a.m.

Following the crash, law enforcement discovered multiple alcoholic beverages inside Frye’s vehicle. During court proceedings, Audrain County Prosecutor Jacob Shellabarger announced that Frye was sentenced to 15 years for the vehicular homicide charge and additional time for the other charges.

These sentences will run concurrently, but they are suspended pending Frye’s completion of a 120-day treatment program. He has been in custody since the crash due to his own injuries.

The victims’ families expressed opposition to the plea deal. They communicated their desire for Frye to serve the maximum possible punishment, emphasizing the irreversible losses they suffered.

Shellabarger noted Frye’s lack of a prior criminal history when discussing the plea deal. He addressed the severe consequences of Frye’s actions, reaffirming the gravity of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Frye will face probation if he completes the treatment program. He will also be subject to strict terms of probation should he be released.

Florida man threatens to shoot up megachurches and politicians

Florida man threatens to shoot up megachurches and politicians

Palm Beach, FL

A 32-year-old man is in custody after allegedly threatening violence against a local megachurch and politicians. Michael Ioboni was arrested following a series of concerning videos posted on social media. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office began its investigation after receiving tips on Saturday about Ioboni’s threats.

Ioboni reportedly claimed he would target Christ Fellowship church and others he deemed corrupt. He made these statements shortly after being terminated from his job and posted the videos on November 4. In one video, Ioboni was recorded mimicking shooting a rifle while expressing his anger at his dismissal.

Authorities were alerted by his comments as a significant event at Christ Fellowship was scheduled for the following day, expected to draw around 1,000 attendees. Ioboni lives less than two miles from the church and had planned to tour the facility. It remains unclear why he chose to direct threats toward the church.

In a separate video posted on Friday, Ioboni issued further threats. He claimed he had evidence against several politicians and asserted that his actions would begin if anything happened to him while exercising his First Amendment rights. Investigators found concerns heightened due to Ioboni’s past incidents with firearms.

He had previously been caught firing a gun in a public space by Florida Fish and Wildlife in 2023. Following his arrest, Ioboni was taken to Palm Beach County Jail, where he is being held on a $250,000 bond. His court date is set for December 9.

Man detonates bomb at apartment over ex-girlfriend’s new relationship

Police car at the scene of a criminal related incident

Man detonates bomb at apartment over ex-girlfriend’s new relationship

Cornelius, OR

A man allegedly detonated a bomb at an apartment after learning of his ex-girlfriend’s new relationship. Samuel Christian Lund, 37, faces multiple charges, including five counts of attempted murder.

The incident took place early on October 6 at a residence in the 200 block of North 10th Street. A resident reported seeing a man dressed in black shortly before an explosion shattered the calm of the early morning.

Witnesses heard gunshots and described an explosion that sent debris flying. Neighbors reported seeing a suspect fleeing the scene on an e-bike.

Lund’s ex-girlfriend informed authorities that he had sent her threatening messages, expressing anger over her new relationship. The messages detailed intentions to harm and included threats about his impending arrival.

When confronted by police, Lund acknowledged sending the messages but denied detonation of the bomb. He admitted to having experience with explosives, claiming he possessed a bomb in his garage.

Lund is currently held without bond in Washington County Jail. His next court appearance is set for November 17.

This incident is not Lund’s first run-in with the law, as he previously served a five-year sentence for a stabbing incident in 2018.

Couple sentenced for death of infant daughter in Virginia

Couple sentenced for death of infant daughter in Virginia

Norfolk, VA

A Virginia couple has been sentenced for the death of their nine-day-old daughter, I’ijayah. Hilary Darnell Johnson II, 24, received a 19-year prison sentence for second-degree murder. Z’ibreyea Shantel Parker, 22, was sentenced to 10 years for child abuse.

The child was pronounced “cold to the touch” when brought to a local hospital on May 4. The couple claimed I’ijayah fell from her stroller two days earlier.

Investigations revealed a history of neglect. Hospital staff observed signs of abuse including burns and bruises on the child’s body. An autopsy confirmed the child died from blunt trauma and burns.

Prosecutors noted their inability to determine which parent inflicted the fatal injuries. Both parents denied causing harm to I’ijayah.

Commonwealth’s Attorney Ramin Fatehi expressed concern over the circumstances surrounding the case. The court proceedings followed a plea deal in which charges were reduced for both parents.

Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Bernards Township leaves victim in critical condition

Headline: Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Bernards Township leaves victim in critical condition

Bernards Township, NJ – A pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle on Friday night, resulting in critical injuries. The incident occurred at approximately 8:27 p.m. on Allen Road at the intersection of Vanderveer Drive.

A resident of Bedminster Township was driving a 2025 Toyota RAV4 westbound on Allen Road when the vehicle hit a 42-year-old female from Basking Ridge. The victim was reportedly utilizing a marked crosswalk while crossing from left to right in front of the driver.

Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital. The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office has announced an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office urges anyone with additional information to contact them at (908) 231-7100 or the Bernards Township Police Department at (908) 766-2510. Citizens can also utilize the STOPit app to submit anonymous reports, including videos or photos.

16-year-old charged after gun goes off in Virginia Beach home

Shooting incident leads to arrest in Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach, VA A 16-year-old male was arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred on Schoolhouse Road. Officers responded to the scene on Friday at approximately 6:18 p.m.

The victim was found with a gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Following an investigation, the shooting was deemed accidental.

The suspect has been charged with Reckless Handling of a Firearm, Discharging a Firearm in a Building, and Possession of a Firearm by a Minor. The incident remains under investigation by the Virginia Beach Police Department Detective Bureau.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the department at (757) 385-4101 or reach out anonymously through Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or P3Tips.com.