Fatal Collision Involving Fire Truck in Philadelphia Leaves One Dead, Another Critically Injured

PHILADELPHIA, P.A. — A fatal crash involving a Philadelphia Fire Department ladder truck and another vehicle occurred on Saturday, resulting in the death of a 23-year-old woman and critical injuries to a…

Arsonist Charged with Murder in Deadly Kensington Fire

In a heartbreaking turn of events, a fire in Philadelphia’s 24th District claimed the life of 66-year-old Evelyn Payne early Friday morning, August 23, 2024. The fire erupted on the 1800 block…

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Virginia Man Charged in 2017 Double Murder Found Dead in Jail

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — Nicholas Giampa, a Virginia man awaiting trial for the 2017 murders of his girlfriend’s parents, was found dead early Thursday in his Fairfax County jail cell. Giampa, 24,…

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Mother and Boyfriend Arrested in Connection with Death of 6-Year-Old in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD — The death of 6-year-old Brian Graham has led to the arrest of his mother, 34-year-old Jalesia Offer, and her boyfriend, 34-year-old Brandon Wheatley. The Medical Examiner’s office ruled the…

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Upstate New York Elementary School Principal Found Dead, Boyfriend Arrested

MARCY, NY — Law enforcement in upstate New York has arrested Jeremy Kirch, 45, in connection with the death of Elizabeth Gerling, a 50-year-old elementary school principal who was found strangled in…

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Teenager Arrested for Deadly Shooting in New York City

NEW YORK, N.Y. — A 15-year-old male has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a 54-year-old man in Brooklyn, the New York City Police Department announced on…

West Hempstead Man Convicted of Vehicular Homicide for Deadly 2021 Crash

Mineola, N.Y. – Arlin Aguilera, a 37-year-old man from West Hempstead, has been convicted of aggravated vehicular homicide and other charges in connection with a December 2021 crash on Peninsula Boulevard in…

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South Jersey Woman Gets Manslaughter Sentence for Deadly Shooting of Husband

Marylue Wigglesworth, 53, was sentenced to six years in prison on Tuesday following a guilty plea to one count of manslaughter in connection with the shooting death of her husband, David Wigglesworth,…

Baltimore Man Charged With First-Degree Murder In Death Of Sierra Johnson

Baltimore, Md. – A 36-year-old Baltimore man has been charged with first-degree murder following the death of Sierra Johnson, 38, who was found deceased in her home on July 14, 2024. At…

Scrap Metal Dealer Pleads Guilty in Multi-State Catalytic Converter Theft Conspiracy

RICHMOND, Va. — A North Carolina scrap metal dealer has pleaded guilty to theft and tax charges for his role in a multi-state catalytic converter theft conspiracy, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the…

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One Dead, Three Critical in New Jersey Crash

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A three-vehicle collision on Thursday morning at the intersection of Hogback Road, Route 617, and Lower Lansdown Road has left one passenger dead and three others seriously injured.…

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Man Shot To Death in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD — A homicide investigation is underway following a fatal shooting in Baltimore’s Southern District on Wednesday afternoon. At approximately 12:25 p.m., officers responded to the 800 block of South Paca…

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Double Shooting Leaves Teen Dead in D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A fatal shooting in Southeast D.C. is under investigation. On Monday evening, at approximately 8:25 p.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 3000 block of Stanton…

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New Jersey Congressman William Pascrell Dead at 87 After Bout With Illness

PATERSON, NJ — William J. Pascrell Jr., a stalwart of New Jersey politics who represented his state in the U.S. House of Representatives for 14 terms, passed away today at the age…

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Woman Found Dead Inside Bergen Street Home in Brooklyn

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department has identified a woman found dead in Brooklyn on Friday as Marie Lydia Ramos, 46. Police responded to a 911 call at approximately…

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Baltimore County Woman Arrested For Death of Vulnerable Adult

BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. — Detectives from the Baltimore County Homicide Unit have arrested and charged 34-year-old Brittany Brooks following an investigation into the abuse of a vulnerable adult that resulted in the…

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Maryland First Grade Teacher Arrested in Fentanyl-Related Death Investigation

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A Montgomery County Public Schools first-grade teacher has been arrested in connection with the fentanyl-related death of an adult male earlier this year. Sarah Katherine Magid was taken into…

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Ohio Death Row Inmate Released on House Arrest Pending New Trial, DNA Evidence

XENIA, Ohio — An Ohio death row inmate, David Lee Myers, 60, has been released on house arrest as he awaits a new trial for the 1988 murder of a pregnant teenage…

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Taco Bell Drug Deal Ends in Teen Death, Charges for Dealer

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 19-year-old woman is facing serious charges after allegedly selling fentanyl-laced pills that led to the overdose death of another young woman in Forsyth County. The incident occurred…

Teen Dead, Three Injured in Ft. Lauderdale Shooting

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Fort Lauderdale Police Department is actively investigating a homicide that occurred early Saturday morning, August 17, 2024, in the 600 block of NW 62nd Street. The incident…