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Robbery suspect arrested after police surveillance
Robbery suspect arrested after police surveillance
Utica, NY Police units responded to a robbery at a convenience store on Mohawk St and Eagle St on November 28 at about 10:30 PM. The store employee reported that a male entered, displayed a handgun, and demanded cash and merchandise.
The suspect fled after receiving the items. The Criminal Investigations Division reviewed surveillance footage and canvassed the neighborhood to find a suspect vehicle and its registration.
On November 29, police monitored the suspect’s residence. When the suspect left his house, police conducted a traffic stop with the help of UPD Patrol.
The suspect, identified as Joseph Ruffule, 58, was detained and taken to the Utica Police Department. A search of his residence uncovered the weapon used in the robbery, which turned out to be a BB gun pistol, as well as an AR-15 style rifle.
Ruffule is charged with robbery in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree.
Cumberland police respond to fight, make multiple arrests
Cumberland police respond to fight, make multiple arrests
Cumberland, MD
A large fight in progress led to multiple arrests on Thursday. Officers responded to a business on Pershing Street at approximately 1:36 a.m.
Upon arrival, officers found a victim requiring medical assistance. Erwin McCary Jr. and Gregory Bender were arrested during the investigation.
McCary, 25, was charged with disorderly conduct and issued a criminal citation. He was released pending trial at the Allegany County District Court.
Bender, 40, faces charges of obstructing and hindering as well as failing to obey a lawful order. He was released on his own recognizance after appearing before a District Court Commissioner.
Police continued their investigation and canvassed the area for additional suspects.
Separately, on Thursday, officers served a bench warrant and a criminal summons on Seth Michael.
The warrant was issued following Michael’s failure to appear in court on November 21.
The summons stemmed from an incident on November 20 at a regional medical center, where he allegedly destroyed property and was subsequently trespassed.
Michael, 28, was arrested for the warrant and charged with failure to appear and malicious destruction of property. He was taken to the Allegany County Detention Center following his arrest.
Threats made by Uber passenger escalate to police involvement
Threats made by Uber passenger escalate to police involvement
Wilkes-Barre, PA A woman reported threats made against her while working as an Uber driver. The incident took place on South Main Street, where the driver had picked up a female passenger.
The driver mentioned a comment she made about the importance of inputting the correct address for pick-up. This remark led the passenger to become disorderly, prompting the driver to cancel the ride.
According to the report, the situation escalated when the passenger threatened the driver by stating she would “pull [the driver] out of the vehicle and beat [her] to death.”
As the driver dialed 911, the passenger exited the vehicle and walked away. The police department is currently investigating the matter.
