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Defendant sentenced to 12 years for child sex crimes
**Defendant sentenced to 12 years for child sex crimes**
Middletown, NY
Elser Anibal Ramirez-Mejia was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the First Degree. The sentencing occurred on Thursday, October 16, where Ramirez-Mejia will also serve 20 years of post-release supervision and register as a sex offender.
Ramirez-Mejia, 28, admitted to committing multiple acts of sexual conduct with a child under 11 years old between September 1, 2019, and September 30, 2022. The case was investigated by the Town of Newburgh Police Department.
District Attorney David M. Hoovler praised the work of the police department and expressed relief that the victim was spared the trauma of testifying. The prosecution was led by Senior Assistant District Attorney Nicholas Mangold.
All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A criminal charge is merely an allegation by the police and not evidence of guilt.
Police safely resolve standoff with armed person
Police resolve standoff with armed individual in peaceful outcome
MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Police responded to a report of an armed individual on Sparrow Lane earlier today. Officers were able to negotiate with the individual, resulting in a peaceful resolution without injuries.
One officer communicated with the individual, successfully persuading them to exit the residence. The situation concluded with the individual receiving appropriate care.
Authorities acknowledged the cooperation of nearby residents during the brief lockdown that occurred while police handled the situation.
The Middletown Township Police Department stated, “We appreciate the patience and cooperation of nearby residents.”
No further details regarding the identity of the individual or the circumstances leading to the incident have been disclosed.
The department remains focused on ensuring safety within the community.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation to prevent future occurrences.
In a tense situation, officers displayed effective negotiation skills, bringing it to a safe conclusion.
Hockessin man arrested for DUI and vehicular assault in Newark crash
Hockessin man arrested for DUI and vehicular assault in Newark crash
NEWARK, DE – Delaware State Police arrested 32-year-old Tristan Proffitt from Hockessin for vehicular assault, DUI, and related charges following a crash that occurred Saturday night.
On Saturday at approximately 10:00 p.m., troopers responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Paper Mill Road and Polly Drummond Hill Road. Preliminary investigations revealed that a Kia Sportage, driven by Proffitt, was traveling northbound on Polly Drummond Hill Road and entered the intersection after running a red light.
At the same time, a Kia Forte was traveling southbound on Paper Mill Road when it was struck by the Sportage. Troopers contacted Proffitt at the scene and observed signs of impairment, leading to a DUI investigation.
After administering Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, authorities determined that Proffitt was impaired and took him into custody without incident. The driver of the Forte, a 40-year-old man from Middletown, and his passenger, a 21-year-old man from Newark, were both transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.
Proffitt was taken to Troop 6, where he was charged with two counts of first-degree vehicular assault, driving a vehicle under the influence of a combination of alcohol and any drug, and failure to stop at a red light. He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11 and released on a $2,500 unsecured bond.
The police investigation remains ongoing as authorities evaluate the incident’s circumstances.
A Hockessin man faces serious charges after allegedly causing a major crash while impaired.
DA Hoovler announces prison sentence in child rape case
DA Hoovler announces prison sentence in child rape case
MIDDLETOWN, NY – Eusten Coppin, 27, of Middletown, received a sentence of nine years in prison for rape in the first degree. The ruling came during a hearing last Monday.
Coppin’s sentencing also includes a period of ten years of post-release supervision. The People had initially recommended a twelve-year prison term.
Coppin was required to register as a sex offender under the New York Sex Offender Registration Act due to the nature of his crime. During plea proceedings, Coppin admitted to engaging in sexual intercourse with a victim under the age of thirteen on June 30, 2016.
District Attorney David M. Hoovler expressed gratitude to the City of Middletown Police Department for their investigation which led to Coppin’s arrest. “Those who victimize children deserve the harshest punishment,” Hoovler stated.
The case was prosecuted by Senior Assistant District Attorney Michael Purcell. A criminal charge alone implies an accusation and does not serve as evidence of guilt.
All defendants maintain the presumption of innocence until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Coppin’s case serves as a reminder of the stern measures the judicial system will take against those who harm children.
