Police Blotter

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. — A 32-year-old man was charged with disorderly conduct Friday after allegedly brandishing a toy AK-47-style rifle without an orange safety tip, prompting a lockdown at a local …

LAWRENCE, MASS. — A Dominican national wanted for homicide in his home country was arrested Wednesday in Lawrence by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in a coordinated operation with the …

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — One man is dead following a shooting in the 400 block of Osprey Street, prompting a large police response Thursday morning, authorities said. Key Points The …

BRONX, N.Y. — A 27-year-old murder suspect escaped from an NYPD transport van while handcuffed, sparking a manhunt in the Bronx before he was recaptured four hours later on March …

WASHINGTON, DC – A robbery occurred just before 5 p.m. Thursday in the 1200 block of 5th Street, Northeast, prompting a search for two suspects seen fleeing the scene in …

WASHINGTON, DC – A late-night burglary at a Southeast bakery has sparked a police investigation after a suspect was caught on surveillance video stealing baked goods and fleeing the scene. …

WASHINGTON, DC – Concern is growing for the safety of 61-year-old Felton Hill, who disappeared Thursday afternoon after he was last seen in the 4000 block of Lee Street, Northeast. …

WASHINGTON, DC – A chaotic stabbing rampage left six people wounded in the Trinidad neighborhood Thursday afternoon before the suspect was subdued by bystanders and arrested by police, the Metropolitan …

WASHINGTON, DC – Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect linked to a simple assault that took place earlier this week in the 500 block of E …

Trenton, NJ – – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has publicly called for the resignation of Lumberton Township Mayor Gina LaPlaca following her arrest on St. Patrick’s Day for driving …

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A high school in Montgomery County went into shelter-in-place mode Friday after police responded to reports of gunshots in a nearby neighborhood, authorities said. Key Points According …

WASHINGTON, DC – Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a series of property defacement incidents involving political hate speech scrawled on Tesla vehicles throughout Northeast Washington, the Metropolitan …

WASHINGTON, DC – A robbery that occurred around 5 p.m. yesterday in Southeast Washington has sparked an active investigation, with police searching for a suspect last seen wearing red and …

Queens Plaza Subway Attacker Convicted of Robbery and Assault **Queens, NY** – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the conviction of William Blount for robbery in the first degree, assault …

LAWRENCE, MA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested a Dominican national in Lawrence on Feb. 1 who had previously been charged with multiple violent offenses, including assault …

Brooklyn Launches Gun Buyback Event **Brooklyn, NY** – Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, in collaboration with New York City Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch, has announced a Gun Buyback event. …

MOUNT PLEASANT, PA — A grandmother and mother in Mount Pleasant are facing a slew of charges after allegedly abusing a 10-year-old child in their care, according to Mount Pleasant …

South Amboy Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Hit and Run Case **Toms River, NJ** – Mark Carey, Jr., 21, of South Amboy, pleaded guilty on Thursday to leaving the scene …

Two Lakewood Men Indicted for 2010 Toms River Murder **TOMS RIVER, NJ** – On April 2, Maurice Cole, 36, and Jerron Evans, 41, both residents of Lakewood, were indicted by …

Utica Police Seize Drugs and Firearms in Oneida Square **Utica, NY** – On Tuesday, the Utica Police Department Special Investigations Unit conducted a search related to cocaine distribution in the …

MILLSBORO, DE — State police are investigating a shooting that left multiple structures riddled with bullet holes in a Millsboro neighborhood late Wednesday night. Key Points Delaware State Police responded …

Three Indicted for 2019 Stabbing Death of 17-Year-Old in Queens **Queens, NY** – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz has announced the indictment of Tianna Benjamin, Charles Gillespie, and Kyra Tyrell …

PHILADELPHIA, PA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has deported a man wanted in Ecuador for rape, drug trafficking, and theft, ICE officials announced Wednesday. Jose Luis Romero Diaz, an …

Brian Swanson Charged with 2000 Murder of Charles Ballard **Columbus, OH -** Brian Swanson, 48, has been indicted for the murder of Charles “Chico” Ballard, which occurred 25 years ago. …

Wall Township Police Alert Community on Resisting Arrest Incidents **Wall Township, NJ** – The Wall Township Police Department released a statement on Wednesday addressing a surge in resisting arrest incidents. …