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Juvenile girls arrested after attempted carjacking in Dorchester
Juvenile girls arrested after attempted carjacking in Dorchester
Dorchester, MA Officers assigned to District C-11 responded to a report of a carjacking on Thursday night. A victim reported a group of individuals attempted to steal his moped at around 9:51 PM on Westville Street.
Three female suspects were observed trying to steal the vehicle before fleeing when the victim resisted. Upon arrival, officers broadcast descriptions of the suspects to responding units.
Officers located the suspects attempting to jump a fence behind 192 Westville Street. After failing to jump over, the suspects forcefully pushed through the fence, causing damage.
The suspects, identified as juvenile females aged 13, 16, and 17, were taken into custody. They are expected to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court on charges of carjacking, malicious destruction of property over $1,200, and trespassing.
Cumberland police nab woman for drug possession and man for burglary
Cumberland police nab woman for drug possession and man for burglary
Cumberland, MD A woman was arrested for drug possession as part of an investigation by the police on the morning of November 7. Officers observed a suspicious female in the 400 block of Columbia Street and made contact with the subject.
She was identified as 35-year-old Johnna Buckley of Cumberland. A search revealed suspected crack cocaine, drug paraphernalia, and other controlled substances, leading to her arrest.
Buckley was issued criminal citations and released pending trial.
In a related incident also on November 7, a man was arrested for burglary. Police responded to a possible breaking and entering at a residence in the 400 block of North Mechanic Street just before 4:00 PM.
Officers discovered 28-year-old Seth Ryan Michael of Burlington, West Virginia inside the home and determined he had no permission to be there.
Additionally, police found that Michael had an active bench warrant due to failing to appear in court for a previous theft charge. He was subsequently arrested and later released on personal recognizance after a bond hearing.
Man sentenced to life in prison for brutal murder of his wife
Man sentenced to life in prison for brutal murder of his wife
Elizabethtown, PA A man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife, who suffered extensive injuries during a prolonged assault. Christopher Alexander Mello, 43, received the sentence from Lancaster County Judge David L. Ashworth after pleading guilty to first-degree murder.
Mello’s wife, 39-year-old Alexandria Reynolds, was violently attacked in their home over a 24-hour period starting September 29, 2021. The court heard that Mello inflicted injuries that left Reynolds with over 100 bruises and multiple broken bones.
The brutal nature of the attack emerged during the proceedings, where prosecutors described the assault as a “24-hour beating.” An eyewitness testified to the violence, illustrating the severity of Mello’s actions.
Mello and Reynolds were residing in the 300 block of West High Street in Elizabethtown at the time of the incident. On the night of September 30, Mello’s father called 911, expressing concern for his son and mentioning the victim’s death.
When emergency responders arrived, they discovered Reynolds’ body in a bathtub, with signs of blood and physical damage in the bathroom. Police quickly identified Mello as the prime suspect.
During an interrogation, Mello admitted to physically assaulting Reynolds, stating that he punched her and kicked her while she was on the ground. He confessed to the violence that occurred the night before her death.
Judge Ashworth called the events “horrific” and noted that no punishment could reverse the harm done. While Mello’s attorney claimed he felt remorse, Mello declined to address the court.
In addition to his life sentence, Mello was ordered to pay $4,500 in restitution to Reynolds’ family.