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Camden Man Arrested for Homicide Following Investigation

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Camden Man Arrested for Homicide Following Investigation

**Magnolia, DE** – The Delaware State Police have arrested Gregory Bratcher, a 63-year-old resident of Camden, Delaware, in connection with a homicide investigation in Magnolia.

On June 30, at approximately 4:59 p.m., police responded to a welfare check call in the 200 block of Apple Blossom Drive. Upon arrival, troopers discovered Marjeanne Lande, age 72, deceased inside the residence. The Division of Forensic Sciences later determined that Lande was a homicide victim.

Delaware State Police Detectives identified Lande’s boyfriend, Gregory Bratcher, as the suspect through their investigation. He was indicted by a Kent County Grand Jury on November 4.

On November 8, Bratcher was apprehended and charged with first-degree murder and strangulation, both felonies. After arraignment by Kent County Superior Court, he was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $1,000,000 cash bond.

The Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit provides support and resources for anyone affected by crime around the clock. They can be reached via a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-

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Title: Investigation Launched into Capitol Heights Fatal Shooting

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Title: Investigation Launched into Capitol Heights Fatal Shooting

**CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD** – Prince George’s County Police Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting in the unincorporated section of Capitol Heights. The victim has been identified as 43-year-old Morris Haskins Jr. from Washington, DC.

On Friday at approximately 5:50 PM, Maryland-National Capital Park Police and PGPD officers were dispatched to a park located in the 7700 block of Walker Mill Road following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Haskins was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead the following day, Saturday.

Detectives are currently working to identify any potential suspects and determine a motive for the shooting. The Prince George’s County Police Department is responsible for investigating all homicides within the jurisdiction of Maryland-National Capital Park Police.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512 or reach out to Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com. Tips can also be submitted via the “P3 Tips” mobile app or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS (8477

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Teacher’s Aide Charged After Alleged Assault on Special Needs Student

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Teacher’s Aide Charged After Alleged Assault on Special Needs Student

**White Oak, PA** – A teacher’s aide has been charged following an incident at Francis McClure Elementary School in White Oak, according to the Allegheny County Police Department. The General Investigations Unit investigated a report alleging the aide assaulted a 5-year-old male student with special needs.

The investigation determined the incident happened on the playground on November 7 at around 11:45 a.m. Video footage shows the aide, identified as 53-year-old Amy Kevicki, grabbing the child by the neck and pushing him to the ground. Kevicki then ignored the child and walked towards the building. No injuries were reported.

After working with the district attorney’s office, detectives have charged Kevicki with misdemeanor simple assault, misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child, and summary harassment.

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Englishtown Police Chief Charged with Criminal Offenses

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Englishtown Police Chief Charged with Criminal Offenses

**FREEHOLD, NJ** – The Englishtown Chief of Police faces criminal charges following an investigation announced by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago on Tuesday.

Chief Peter S. Cooke, aged 58, has been charged with third-degree Computer Theft and third-degree Conspiracy to Commit Shoplifting. The investigation, led by the MCPO Professional Responsibility Unit, uncovered that between February 2019 and August 2023, Cooke misused a law-enforcement database to access personal information about two individuals without a lawful purpose.

Additionally, it was revealed that Cooke, while on administrative leave, assisted a co-conspirator in committing multiple shoplifting incidents at a local grocery store during August and September. The charges against Cooke were served earlier this month, with proceedings set to occur in Monmouth County Superior Court.

MCPO Assistant Prosecutor Melanie Falco, Director of the Professional Responsibility Unit, is prosecuting the case. Debbie Simon, based in West Orange, represents Cooke. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, with all rights afforded by the U.S. Constitution and State law.

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Repeat Shoplifter Faces Felony Charge in Stafford

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Repeat Shoplifter Faces Felony Charge in Stafford

**Stafford, VA** – A woman known for previous shoplifting incidents faced a felony charge for another attempt at a Walmart on Garrisonville Road. The sheriff’s office responded to the incident on Friday at approximately 6:26 p.m.

Sergeant M.L. Jacobeen and Deputy S. Waheed were called to the Walmart for a suspected theft. The store staff reported that a female with prior offenses was involved. Deputy Waheed reviewed surveillance footage while Sergeant Jacobeen searched the vicinity.

Sergeant Jacobeen soon found a woman matching the suspect’s description. The suspect initially denied any wrongdoing and falsely identified herself as the daughter of Hank Aaron. She was later correctly identified as Janice Scott, 61, of Stafford.

Scott had been previously involved in two shoplifting incidents in October. On this occasion, she was caught with stolen meat, cheese, and crackers. She now faces three counts of shoplifting, felony second offense identity theft, providing a false identity, and unlawful name change. She is being held at Rappahannock Regional Jail under a $2,000 secured bond.

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Woman Arrested on Multiple Warrants Including Child Assault Charge

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Woman Arrested on Multiple Warrants Including Child Assault Charge

**Pittsburgh, PA** – The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a woman with addresses in Pittsburgh and Irwin. The woman, Carley Johnson, was apprehended on warrants including an aggravated assault charge involving a child.

Carley Johnson, 27, has been a fugitive since April after not appearing in Westmoreland County Court for robbery and simple assault charges. She also faces charges from Mt. Lebanon for prostitution, a theft charge from West Mifflin, and an aggravated assault charge in Pittsburgh where the victim is a 2-year-old boy.

Detectives received information this week leading to Johnson’s location in the West End of Pittsburgh. On Thursday, at approximately 8:30 a.m., detectives approached a residence on Crucible Street.

Upon entry, they found Johnson hiding under a stack of blankets. She was taken into custody without incident and is now in the Allegheny County Jail.

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