GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Gloucester Township Police Department announced their participation in the national “Click it or Ticket” campaign, aimed at enforcing seat belt usage. The campaign begins on May 20 and will continue until June 2. This enforcement effort will include high visibility seat belt checkpoints and saturation patrols, specifically targeting areas in town with a high incidence of crashes involving unrestrained occupants.
In addition to road enforcement, Gloucester Township Police Officers from the Traffic Safety Unit will be engaging with high school seniors. They will deliver presentations focused on the risks of driving without a seat belt and the dangers of impaired driving, coinciding with the prom season. This initiative is part of a broader national effort to highlight the life-saving benefits of wearing seat belts.
- Shopper tackled in wild brawl inside Myrtle Beach Target
Man tackled shopper inside Myrtle Beach Target in midday assault
Myrtle Beach, SC – A violent assault inside a busy Target store left one person hospitalized and another in custody Monday afternoon after a man tackled and repeatedly struck a shopper in the entryway of the retail location.
The incident unfolded around 12:17 p.m. in the 1000 block of Seaboard Street, when Myrtle Beach police responded to reports of an attack near the store entrance. Witnesses said the victim was first struck outside and then tackled to the ground just inside the store.
Police say the suspect continued to assault the individual on the floor until store security intervened and separated the two.
The victim was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect, identified as 37-year-old Bruce Dansby of Myrtle Beach, was taken into custody at the scene. He now faces charges of Assault and Disorderly Conduct.
The motive behind the assault remains unclear, and the case is under active investigation. Authorities are asking anyone with additional details to contact the Myrtle Beach Police Department’s non-emergency line at 843-918-1382.
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Key Points- A man was assaulted Monday at a Target store in Myrtle Beach and transported to the hospital
- Suspect Bruce Dansby, 37, was arrested at the scene and charged with Assault and Disorderly Conduct
- The attack began outside the store and continued inside until security intervened
- Police hunt for killer after man murdered behind city shops
Man shot and killed in West Baltimore alley as police seek tips in deadly attack
Baltimore, MD – A 33-year-old man was gunned down late Friday night in a rear alley off West North Avenue, and police are now offering a reward of up to $8,000 for information leading to an arrest in the deadly shooting.
The incident occurred around 11:00 p.m. on November 7 in the 3100 block of W. North Avenue. The victim, identified as Jaquan Vastion, was found shot in the alley and later pronounced dead.
Detectives have not announced any suspects or motive. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Metro Crime Stoppers is urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to submit tips anonymously. Tips that lead to felony charges and an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $8,000.
Tipsters can submit information through the “P3 Tips” mobile app, by calling 1-866-756-2587, or online at MetroCrimeStoppers.org.
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Key Points- Jaquan Vastion, 33, was shot and killed late Friday in a rear alley off W. North Avenue
- Police are offering up to $8,000 for information that leads to an arrest
- Tips can be submitted anonymously through Metro Crime Stoppers
- Brooklyn man rushed to hospital after savage head blow
Brooklyn man bashed in head during Jamaica Avenue dispute as attacker flees
Brooklyn, NY – A 50-year-old man was hospitalized in critical but stable condition Friday night after he was struck in the back of the head during a violent altercation on a busy stretch of Jamaica Avenue, police said.
The attack took place just before 8 p.m. in front of 256 Jamaica Avenue. Witnesses reported a verbal dispute escalating before the victim was blindsided by a blow to the head, sending him to the ground.
Emergency responders rushed the man to Brookdale Hospital, where he remained under observation late into the night.
The suspect, believed to be a 40-year-old male, fled the scene in an unknown direction and remains at large. No arrests have been made, and investigators are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses.
Police have not released the identity of the victim or any possible motive behind the altercation. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers tip line.
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Key Points- A 50-year-old man was struck in the head during a dispute Friday night on Jamaica Avenue
- The victim was taken to Brookdale Hospital in critical but stable condition
- The suspect fled the scene and has not been apprehended
- Teen girl dies weeks after Mattapan triple shooting
18-year-old dies weeks after triple shooting on Hiawatha Road in Mattapan
Boston, MA – A triple shooting in Mattapan last month has now turned deadly, as Boston Police confirmed Friday that one of the victims—an 18-year-old woman—has died from her injuries nearly four weeks after the attack.
Officers from District B-3 responded to reports of gunfire and a ShotSpotter activation around 1:24 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, in the area of 2 Hiawatha Road. Upon arrival, three people were found suffering from gunshot wounds and were transported by Boston EMS to area hospitals.
While the two adult male victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries, the third victim, identified as 18-year-old G’Kiyah Lewis of Malden, remained in critical condition for weeks before being pronounced dead on Friday, November 7.
No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. The Boston Police Department Homicide Unit continues to investigate, urging anyone with information to come forward. The motive behind the shooting and whether the victims were targeted remains unclear.
As the investigation intensifies, police are encouraging the public to anonymously submit tips by phone, text, or online. Community members can also submit any photos or video related to the shooting through CrimeStoppers.
Support services are available for residents impacted by the violence through the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team, which provides free and confidential 24/7 emotional assistance.
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Key Points- G’Kiyah Lewis, 18, died Friday from injuries sustained in an October 11 triple shooting
- Two other adult male victims were treated for non-life-threatening wounds
- No arrests have been made as the Boston Police Homicide Unit continues to investigate
- Pittsburgh man vanishes with red Lexus as police fear medical emergency
Man vanishes in Pittsburgh as police search for missing 59-year-old possibly in medical distress
Pittsburgh, PA – A 59-year-old man has been reported missing after he was last seen driving through the eastern side of Pittsburgh late last week, and detectives believe he may be in need of urgent medical attention.
Charles Morris, described as 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing approximately 175 pounds, was last seen on Thursday, November 6, driving a red 2015 Lexus RX350 SUV with Pennsylvania license plate LLN9990. His last known location was near the intersection of Frankstown Avenue and Saltsburg Road, in the city’s East End.
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Special Victims Unit (SVU) is leading the search and has issued a public request for assistance, emphasizing concerns for Morris’s health and safety. It remains unclear what direction he may have been heading after being seen in the area.
Officials have not disclosed whether Morris has any known medical conditions or where he may have been going at the time of his disappearance.
Anyone with information on Charles Morris’s whereabouts is urged to call (412) 323-7141 or dial 911 immediately.
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Key Points- Charles Morris, 59, was last seen November 6 near Frankstown Ave and Saltsburg Rd in Pittsburgh
- He was driving a red 2015 Lexus RX350 with PA plate LLN9990
- Police believe he may be in need of medical attention and are actively searching