Man found fatally shot on Benning Road in DC
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department are investigating the fatal shooting of a man found early Thursday morning on the 1500 block of Benning Road, Northeast. At…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department are investigating the fatal shooting of a man found early Thursday morning on the 1500 block of Benning Road, Northeast. At…
BALTIMORE, MD — A 36-year-old man is recovering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound after walking into an area hospital on Thursday afternoon, prompting an investigation by Baltimore County police. Officers…
BALTIMORE, MD — Two 15-year-old boys were arrested Thursday evening after a violent carjacking in Northwest Baltimore led to a crash and a police pursuit involving multiple juveniles. The incident…
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE, Md. — Maryland State Police officers averted a potential tragedy on Route 50 Tuesday evening after responding to reports of a woman in distress driving toward the…
BRONX, N.Y. — A 25-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy have been indicted on murder and robbery charges in connection with the October shooting death of Ali Flores, 26, during…
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office has released body-worn camera footage of a police shooting in Newark on August 12, involving Officer Alexander Ferreira and his partner,…
WEST WHITELAND TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Two Exton residents have been arrested in connection to a drug trafficking operation that authorities say involved over 180 pounds of marijuana and multiple firearms.…
STAMFORD, CT – The Stamford Fire Department responded to multiple reports of unexplained explosions in North Stamford on Thursday evening, with residents describing loud noises strong enough to shake homes…
GREENWOOD, Del. — Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Wednesday morning in Greenwood, where gunfire was reported but no injuries or property damage were sustained.…
HANOVER, N.Y. — A mother from upstate New York appeared in court Thursday as witnesses detailed the neglect that prosecutors allege led to her 12-year-old daughter’s death in April, which…
NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect captured on surveillance video stealing a package from a Newark residence earlier this week. The theft occurred…
NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects connected to a theft that occurred on Monday morning in the city’s Central Ward. The suspects,…
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — Police are searching for Annaya Malun-Angelique Fryer, a 15-year-old girl who was reported missing early Wednesday morning in the Essex area. Fryer was last seen at…
EVESHAM, NJ — A juvenile has been arrested and charged in connection with a forest fire that burned 52 acres of land near Sycamore Drive and the Berlin Township border…
MINEOLA, N.Y. — An NYPD detective pleaded guilty Wednesday to aggravated vehicular assault and other charges stemming from a 2023 drunken driving crash on the Meadowbrook State Parkway that left…
Randallstown Lottery Player Wins Record FAST PLAY Jackpot
**Randallstown, MD** – A new multimillionaire emerged in Randallstown after winning a Maryland Lottery FAST PLAY progressive jackpot. The winning ticket, worth $2,948,743, was purchased on this Thursday afternoon and broke previous records set by the $2,620,246 jackpot from October 2021.
J&S Liquors in Baltimore County, located at 10000 Liberty Road, sold the winning VIP Club ticket. As compensation, the retailer will receive a $1,000 bonus from the Lottery. The game, introduced on July 3, 2023, has now concluded after the jackpot was claimed.
Maryland Lottery advises the winner to promptly sign the back of the ticket and store it securely. There are 182 days from the drawing date to collect the prize.
Winners claiming over $25,000 must do so at the Lottery HQ at Montgomery Park Business Center, 1800 Washington Blvd., Suite 330, Baltimore. Appointments can be made via the lottery’s appointment scheduling page.
Settlement Reached with Dick’s Sporting Goods on Ammunition Sales Violations
**TRENTON, NJ** – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced a settlement with Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. The settlement resolves allegations that the retailer violated New Jersey’s consumer protection laws by selling and shipping large capacity ammunition magazines (LCMs) into the state through its former subsidiary, Field and Stream.
New Jersey law prohibits the possession of LCMs, defined as firearm magazines holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition. LCMs can enable a shooter to fire many bullets quickly, which increases the risk of multiple injuries and fatalities in violent incidents. The frequent use of LCMs has been documented in mass shootings due to their potential for serious harm.
Under the terms of the settlement, Dick’s Sporting Goods has agreed to pay $46,000 in civil penalties and attorneys’ fees. The company has also committed to halting the sale and shipment of firearms, ammunition, and related products, including LCMs. Furthermore, if the chain resumes online sales of LCMs, it will not direct advertisements to New Jersey consumers and will not ship to any address in the state.
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Man Dies in Waldorf Brush Fire Incident
**CHARLES COUNTY, MD** – An elderly man was found dead during a brush fire at 11560 Acton Lane in Waldorf on Wednesday afternoon. Investigators from the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Charles County Sheriff’s Office are examining the circumstances of his death.
On Tuesday, just before 4:00 p.m., firefighters from Charles and Prince George’s County, joined by Charles County Sheriff’s Office deputies, responded to a reported brush fire. They discovered the fire had spread to a vacant mobile home on the property, where they found the deceased man amidst the debris.
Deputy State Fire Marshals suspect the victim to be 94-year-old homeowner Donald L. Halter. Neighbors reported that Halter frequently burned trash and brush and was seen on a tractor earlier in the day.
Maryland residents are reminded of the ongoing burn ban, prohibiting open-air burning, including campfires. Acting State Fire Marshal Jason M. Mowbray expressed sympathy for Halter’s family and emphasized the dangers of outdoor burning during hot and dry conditions.
Stabbing Incident Investigated by Schenectady Police
**Schenectady, NY** – Schenectady Police are conducting an investigation into a stabbing that took place overnight in the Bellevue Neighborhood. Officers received a dispatch call at approximately 12:12 a.m. on Tuesday, responding to reports of a male victim on Euclid Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim on Arthur Street. The man was reportedly approached and assaulted by an unidentified male.
During the incident, the victim sustained a chest stabbing and a shin laceration. He was transported to a local hospital for surgery and currently remains in stable condition.
No arrests have been made as detectives continue their investigation. Police request anyone with information to contact their Tips Line at 518-788-6566.
Priest Pleads Guilty to Felony Theft of Church Donations
**HARRISBURG, PA** – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that George Athanasiou, a Washington County-based priest, has pleaded guilty to felony theft. Athanasiou was charged with misappropriating hundreds of church donation checks, which he signed and deposited via ATM transactions for personal use.
Athanasiou, 37, served as a priest at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Canonsburg when he illicitly signed, endorsed, and deposited the checks. On Wednesday, he appeared in Washington County Court and paid $155,000 in restitution. His sentencing is scheduled for February 18, 2025.
The investigation by the Office of Attorney General revealed over 200 unauthorized ATM transactions involving the church’s donation checks from 2022 to 2023. Video evidence demonstrated Athanasiou endorsing and depositing these checks via ATM. During a police interview, the priest admitted to stealing and endorsing checks without permission.
Attorney General Henry condemned the actions, emphasizing that the priest betrayed parishioners by stealing funds meant for the church community. The case is being prosecuted by Senior Deputy Attorney General Evan Lowry.
Driver Arrested After Crash Involving Drugs
**Atlantic City, NJ** – The Atlantic City Police Department has arrested a driver following a vehicular collision involving drugs.
Officer John Bell witnessed a collision between two vehicles at Tennessee and Baltic Avenues on Tuesday at 4:52 PM. Louis Murphy, 22, of Atlantic City, exited one of the vehicles and attempted to walk away, prompting Officer Bell to detain him. Murphy was discovered to have several active warrants and lacked a valid driver’s license.
Following his arrest, Murphy was found in possession of 100 bags of heroin and six grams of cocaine. Charges against Murphy include possession of controlled dangerous substances (CDS), possession with intent to distribute, possession with intent within 500 feet of a public zone, money laundering, and possession of CDS paraphernalia.
Murphy is being held at the Atlantic County Justice Facility. Authorities emphasize that charges are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The police urge anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit at 609-347-5766 or submit anonymous tips by texting 847411, starting the message with ACPD.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a Southeast D.C. shooting that left a man with critical injuries last week, according to law enforcement officials. The…
Waldorf Resident Wins $150,000 in Powerball
**Hughesville, MD** – A resident from Waldorf has won $150,000 with a Powerball quick-pick ticket, using the Power Play feature to amplify his winnings. Regularly playing lottery games such as Mega Millions and Powerball, the Charles County man has experienced previous successes with back-to-back $30 Pick 4 bets.
He bought the winning ticket at NSR Mart / Corner Xpress on Leonardtown Road in Hughesville for the Saturday drawing. Opting for quick pick numbers for two of three games, he added $1 Power Play and $1 Double Play options for increased winning opportunities.
The following day, he discovered his win upon scanning the $12 ticket at the retailer. By matching four white balls and the Powerball, he secured a $50,000 prize, which the Power Play option tripled.
Employed in logistics for 29 years and a fan of vintage cars, the winner plans to use the prize to pay off credit card debts. Notably, this marks the 54th third-tier Powerball ticket sold in Maryland this year.
Brooklyn Man Sentenced for Teen’s Murder in Prospect Park South
**Brooklyn, NY** – Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced that a man from Flatbush has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for the murder of a teenager in Prospect Park South in 2020. The incident involved the defendant pulling a knife and fatally stabbing the 19-year-old victim in the chest.
Mamadou Barry, 35, was identified as the defendant and sentenced by Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Rhonda Tomlinson. Barry was found guilty of second-degree murder on October 16 following a jury trial.
Evidence presented revealed that on February 18, 2020, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Barry and the victim, both Senegalese immigrants, were with friends in Prospect Park South. Barry, also known as “Zion,” attacked the victim, Mamadou Bah, with a knife, causing fatal injuries.
The victim fled to a barbershop seeking help, where he was later transported to Kings County Hospital but succumbed to his injuries. Police identified Barry through surveillance, witnesses, and social media, leading to his arrest on December 1, 2020, in Secaucus, New Jersey.
Delaware State Police Pursue and Arrest Newark Resident for Drug and Traffic Offenses
**Newark, DE** – The Delaware State Police took 26-year-old Savon Roy of Newark into custody for several drug and traffic charges after a pursuit on Monday afternoon.
On Monday at approximately 1:45 p.m., a trooper identified a gray Ford Fusion with a fictitious Delaware temporary tag on East Chestnut Hill Road near Marrows Road in Newark. Upon confirming the tag’s false registration, the trooper attempted a traffic stop. The driver ignored the stop and accelerated into Brookside Plaza Shopping Center before driving over a curb, across a grassy area, and onto Marrows Road. The vehicle continued moving at high speed onto Kensington Lane before stopping on Korda Drive, where Roy fled on foot but was soon captured.
While in custody, Roy experienced a medical emergency and was taken to a hospital by EMS. During the investigation, remnants of an off-white powder were found in a ripped plastic bag concealed in Roy’s pants. Additionally, a vehicle search uncovered multiple bags containing approximately 61.5 grams of marijuana. A background check showed Roy had an outstanding arrest warrant from the New Castle County Police Department and other pending charges.
Once released from the