House Party Leads to Multiple Arrests in Polk County

LAKELAND, FL—A house party in Lakeland resulted in the arrest of ten individuals, including eight juveniles, on Wednesday, following a police investigation into a juvenile probation violation and numerous neighborhood complaints. The…

Ocean County Man Charged for Crimes Against Child

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — David Lyons faces multiple charges stemming from alleged criminal activities involving invasion of privacy and endangering the welfare of a child. Lyons is accused of committing several offenses,…

Mayor Adams in Hot Water Over Citywide Water Shutoffs During Heat Wave

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) has filed a federal lawsuit against Mayor Eric Adams, the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP), and the NYC Water Board, challenging the…

Hudson County Man Receives 45-Year Sentence for 2018 Murder

Jersey City, NJ – Ishmeal Coleman has been sentenced to 45 years in New Jersey State Prison for the 2018 murder of Takeela Wilson, announced Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez. The sentence…

Pennsylvania AG Files Lawsuit Against Pittsburgh-Area Home Contractor for Illegal Practices

Harrisburg, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry has initiated a lawsuit against Brothers All Around Service, LLC and its owner, John McDonald, for employing illegal contracts and failing to complete contracted home…

Utica Woman Arrested Following Robbery and Police Pursuit

Utica, NY – A routine theft escalated into a significant police incident at a local Walmart in Utica. On July 22nd, at approximately 9:00 AM, Utica Police were called to investigate a…

Middletown Police Recover Stolen Vehicle and Arrest Suspect on Drug Charges

Middletown, DE – On July 20, at approximately 12:15 a.m., Middletown Police attempted to stop an Audi A5 for a registration violation near West Main Street and North Cass Street. The vehicle…

Syracuse Police Crack Down on Illegal Dirt Bike and ATV Activity

Syracuse, NY – On Saturday, July 20, the Syracuse Police Department’s ATV enforcement detail confiscated three illegally operated dirt bikes and ATVs from city streets as part of an ongoing crackdown. The…

Takoma Park Man Arrested on Handgun Charges

Montgomery County, MD – Officers from the Montgomery County Police Department arrested Drimitri Lemaire, 32, of Takoma Park, on multiple handgun charges following a traffic stop on Friday. The arrest occurred after…

Old Bridge Couple Sentenced for Unlicensed Medical Practice and Sexual Assaults

Old Bridge, NJ – Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Old Bridge Police Chief Thomas J. Montagna announced the sentencing of an Old Bridge couple for their involvement in unlicensed medical practice…

Florida Sheriff Fined After Posting Pic of Deceased Teen Girl on Instagram

KISSIMMEE, FL — A Florida sheriff has been fined $500 for a public records violation after he inadvertently posted a photo of a deceased 13-year-old girl on his Instagram account. Osceola County…

New Jersey Suing Eight Housing Providers Accused of Denying the Disabled

TRENTON, NJ — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that they have issued Findings of Probable Cause in eight cases involving allegations…

Maryland Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Misconduct in Inappropriate Relationship Case

BALTIMORE, MD — Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has announced the guilty plea of Ajee Xavier Myers, a Correctional Dietary Officer at the Maryland Correctional Institution for Women in Jessup, for misconduct…

Settlement Reached: AG Henry Addresses Illegal Loan Practices by California-Based Lender

HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a significant settlement with SoLo Funds, Inc., a California-based lending platform accused of deceptive loan practices. The agreement addresses issues surrounding the company’s…

Traffic Stop Leads to Major Lululemon Theft Bust in D.C.

Washington, D.C. – A man has been arrested for possessing over $3,800 worth of stolen Lululemon merchandise. On Saturday, members of the Robbery Suppression Unit were patrolling in the 3400 block of…

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New York Man Charged for Death of Teen Girl, Fleeing Accident Scene

NEW YORK, NY – On Tuesday morning, the NYPD arrested 29-year-old Boubacar Barry in connection with a fatal traffic incident that claimed the life of a teenager. The arrest took place at…

New York Man Sues After State Raids His Home to Seize Pet Alligator

HAMBURG, NY – Tony Cavallaro of Erie County, a suburb of Buffalo, is taking legal action against environmental regulators over the custody of his alligator, Albert. Cavallaro, 64, has been the caretaker…

Weapons and Drugs Found During Glen Burnie Traffic Stop

GLEN BURNIE, MD — A traffic stop in Glen Burnie on Thursday led to the arrest of a 24-year-old Ellicott City man, Darion Montez Straughn, after police discovered a loaded handgun and…

Man Arrested for Public Intoxication at George Washington’s Headquarters

CUMBERLAND, MD — Thomas Scannell Jr., a 63-year-old resident of Cumberland, was arrested on charges of intoxicated public disturbance, littering, and obstructing police officers. The arrest occurred on Sunday, July 21, 2024,…

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Twelve Arrested in Pittsburgh Drug Trafficking Bust

PITTSBURGH, PA—U.S. Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today that twelve individuals from the Pittsburgh area have been charged with various narcotics and firearms offenses. A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh returned a…

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