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Cumberland police make multiple arrests during recent crime spree
Cumberland police make multiple arrests during recent crime spree
Cumberland, MD – Justin David Crabtree Jr, 24, was arrested on Wednesday for an alleged assault that occurred on October 18. Officers responded to a report of domestic violence at a Broadway Circle residence where a female victim reported being assaulted and sustaining minor injuries.
Crabtree fled before police arrived. Following an application for charges, an arrest warrant was issued and he was taken before a District Court Commissioner where he was released on a $2,500 unsecured bond.
In another incident, Michael Samuel Cox, 35, was arrested the same day on an active warrant for a burglary that took place on October 20. Officers responding to a Hanover Street residence discovered damage to the door frame and learned that Cox allegedly entered the home and stole cash.
Cox was subsequently taken before a District Court Commissioner and remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center without bond.
Eric Leighton Brewington, 25, was arrested Wednesday under a Bench Warrant issued for failing to comply with court orders related to previous charges. He was taken before a District Court Commissioner and is currently being held without bond.
Eric Roger Marmaduke, 56, was also taken into custody the same day on a Bench Warrant for violating the terms of his probation related to a trespassing conviction. Following his court appearance, he is being held on a $500 bond at the Allegany County Detention Center.
Couple charged with murder of Vietnam vet in disturbing crime
Couple charged with murder of Vietnam vet in disturbing crime
Caldwell County, NC A man and woman are accused of murdering a 75-year-old Vietnam War veteran and hiding his body before returning to steal from him. Tara Jackson and Cecil Ray Traylor Jr., both 35, face murder charges in the death of David Mize, as confirmed by the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office this week.
On Tuesday, deputies conducted a welfare check at Mize’s home on Swinging Bridge Road and discovered signs of foul play. An investigation identified a second location in Catawba County, specifically Valley Hills Mall, as the site where Mize’s body was reportedly placed in the trunk of his car.
The vehicle was later located in a tow lot in Caldwell County, neighboring Catawba County. Following the alleged murder, Jackson and Traylor returned to Mize’s residence to steal items.
Both suspects were arrested, with authorities documenting the moment Jackson was taken into custody. When questioned by a reporter about her involvement with Mize, she denied knowing him and stated that she had a 7-week-old baby at home.
The investigation continues, with assistance from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office. Mize’s friend, Sherrill Baxter, expressed sorrow over his death, highlighting Mize’s character as a solid individual and a decorated veteran. Catawba County is situated approximately an hour north of Charlotte.
Ex-New Jersey cop sentenced for child exploitation crimes
Former officer sentenced for child exploitation crimes
Dover, NJ
A former Dover police officer has been sentenced to four years in state prison for distributing child sexual abuse material. Anthony Kelly, 37, was terminated from his position following his guilty plea.
Kelly pleaded guilty on June 16 to one count of second-degree distribution of child sexual abuse material before Judge Ralph Amirata. He was sentenced on October 17 and will be subject to registration under Megan’s Law after his release.
The investigation began after the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office received CyberTips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The tips detailed the distribution of over 100 items of child sexual abuse material through a Kik account linked to Kelly.
Charges were filed against Kelly on November 26 following the investigation into his online activity. The prosecutor’s office recognizes the diligence of its Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force for their role in the prosecution.
