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Allegheny County Police Arrest Fugotove Wanted for Homicide
Allegheny County Police Arrest Homicide Suspect
**PITTSBURGH, PA** – Allegheny County Police have arrested a suspect connected to a homicide that occurred in Wilkinsburg.
On June 22 at 7:48 PM, a shooting was reported in the 400 block of Ross Avenue. Responders found Desmond Lane, 26, suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Allegheny County Police Homicide Unit was called to investigate the incident.
Detectives identified 24-year-old Amir Johnson as the suspect in the case. A warrant was issued for his arrest following the investigation.
On Thursday evening, the Allegheny County Police Department’s SWAT team took Johnson into custody in Pittsburgh’s Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar neighborhood. Johnson faces charges including homicide, robbery, and carrying a firearm without a license. He will be held at Allegheny County Jail until a preliminary arraignment.
21-Year-Old Arrested for Homicide in Schuylkill Township
21-Year-Old Arrested for Homicide in Schuylkill Township
**Schuylkill Township, PA** – Authorities reported the arrest of Holden Hoffsis, 21, from Phoenixville, for the alleged murder of his friend, Daniel Gray. The incident occurred during the early morning hours of Friday. Hoffsis is facing charges including First Degree and Third Degree Murder, and is detained at Chester County Prison without bail.
At approximately 3:27 a.m. on Friday, Schuylkill Township Police responded to a shooting on Westhorpe Lane, Phoenixville. Investigators determined that Hoffsis shot Gray in the chest following an argument over a video game. Further investigation revealed marijuana, drug packaging materials, and a bag of suspected cocaine in Hoffsis’s possession.
Chester County District Attorney Christopher de Barrena-Sarobe commented on the situation, citing it as another instance where drugs and guns result in violence and death. Schuylkill Township Police Chief William Fitzsimmons expressed gratitude for the help from Chester County Detectives and the District Attorney’s Office, voicing determination to secure justice for the victim’s family.
The investigation is being led by the Schuylkill Township Police Department and
Suspect Sought in Riverdale Park Homicide
Suspect Sought in Riverdale Park Homicide
**Riverdale, MD** – The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is seeking public assistance in locating Fausto Galeano-Soriano, 44, wanted for a homicide in Riverdale Park. Galeano-Soriano is accused of murdering Angel Martinez, 53, and a reward is offered for information leading to his arrest.
On May 15 at approximately 5:20 p.m., Riverdale Park Police officers responded to a report of an unresponsive man in the 5700 block of Riverdale Road. The victim, Angel Martinez, was later declared dead at the hospital.
The Chief Medical Examiner’s Office determined that Martinez died from blunt force trauma and ruled the death a homicide. Galeano-Soriano faces charges including first and second-degree murder.
Authorities urge anyone with information about Galeano-Soriano’s whereabouts to contact detectives at 301-516-2512. Information can also be provided through Crime Solvers at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app, or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), with anonymity assured, referencing case number 24-0027955
Camden Man Arrested for Homicide Following Investigation
Camden Man Arrested for Homicide Following Investigation
**Magnolia, DE** – The Delaware State Police have arrested Gregory Bratcher, a 63-year-old resident of Camden, Delaware, in connection with a homicide investigation in Magnolia.
On June 30, at approximately 4:59 p.m., police responded to a welfare check call in the 200 block of Apple Blossom Drive. Upon arrival, troopers discovered Marjeanne Lande, age 72, deceased inside the residence. The Division of Forensic Sciences later determined that Lande was a homicide victim.
Delaware State Police Detectives identified Lande’s boyfriend, Gregory Bratcher, as the suspect through their investigation. He was indicted by a Kent County Grand Jury on November 4.
On November 8, Bratcher was apprehended and charged with first-degree murder and strangulation, both felonies. After arraignment by Kent County Superior Court, he was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $1,000,000 cash bond.
The Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit provides support and resources for anyone affected by crime around the clock. They can be reached via a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-
Newport News Police Arrest Two in Connection to Homicide
Newport News Police Arrest Two in Connection to Homicide
**Newport News, VA** – The Newport News Police Department (NNPD) has made two arrests in connection to a homicide that occurred on Marshall Avenue earlier this month. On Friday, November 1, at approximately 10:24 p.m., officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert on Marshall Avenue, discovering 24-year-old Mahleik Barber with gunshot wounds. Barber was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The investigation led detectives to charge a 17-year-old juvenile male from Newport News, already in custody for an unrelated matter. On Tuesday, November 12, he was charged with second-degree murder, malicious wounding, and several firearm-related offenses related to Barber’s death.
Additionally, 18-year-old Deandre Hunter was arrested on Wednesday, November 13. Hunter, also from Newport News, faces charges of second-degree murder, malicious wounding, and several firearm offenses.
Chief of Police Steve Drew stated that technology plays a significant role in solving crimes in modern times. He expressed gratitude for the city’s investment in these tools and acknowledged the hard work of detectives in pursuing justice for this incident. A photo of Hunter accompanies this report.
