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Suspect Arrested Following Montvale Police Pursuit
**Clarkstown, NY** – On Saturday, the Clarkstown Police Department assisted the Montvale Police Department in a vehicle pursuit involving burglary suspects. The chase ended near Lake Nanuet Road and Pittsford Way in Nanuet.
Three suspects fled the vehicle on foot upon arrival at the location. Clarkstown officers joined the search, deploying unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) drones and K9 units. Despite collaborative efforts with local and state law enforcement, two suspects are still at large.
One suspect, 27-year-old Jacob A. Ortega-Espinoza, was apprehended shortly after fleeing. Ortega-Espinoza, who has no fixed address, is facing charges of being a fugitive from justice, criminal mischief, and criminal trespass. He is currently awaiting arraignment at Clarkstown Police headquarters.
Clarkstown Police Department extends gratitude to residents and agencies for their support during the incident. They urge anyone with information about the other suspects or the incident to contact them at (845) 639-5856.
Suspect Apprehended in Abingdon Shooting
**Abingdon, MD** – A 41-year-old man has been detained in connection with a shooting that occurred in Abingdon on Monday afternoon.
Deputies from the Southern Precinct of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office were deployed to the 3500 block of Woodsdale Road at approximately 4:05 p.m. They discovered Eric Chi Fonong Igwacho, 27, with a gunshot wound to his lower body. First aid was administered until medics arrived, and Igwacho was then taken to a local trauma center with non-life-threatening injuries.
The Harford County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division took over the case, with assistance from Forensic Services, K9, and Drone Units. The investigation identified Justin Matthew Schlotterbeck of Aberdeen as the suspect. Detectives secured an arrest warrant for attempted 1st degree murder among other charges, and Schlotterbeck was located in his vehicle outside his home and detained without incident. A disassembled handgun was found in his vehicle.
Authorities believe the suspect and victim were acquainted, although the motive is still being investigated. Anyone with further information is encouraged to contact Detective Moro at 443-409
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Harford County Sheriff’s Office Apprehends Suspects in Theft Attempt
**Joppatowne, MD** – The Harford County Sheriff’s Office announced the charging of two individuals following an attempted theft and assault incident. The event occurred on Thursday at approximately 12:08 a.m. at the Royal Farms store on Joppa Farm Road.
During a routine patrol, a deputy was alerted by store employees about an ongoing robbery, which was later clarified as theft. Inside the store, the deputy encountered two suspects attempting to steal cigarettes behind the counter. Commands issued to the suspects were ignored, resulting in a physical altercation.
One suspect fled the scene, while the other, Justin Corey Cotten, 25, from Reisterstown, assaulted the deputy and escaped on foot. The deputy sustained minor injuries and was treated at a local hospital. Cotten was apprehended later that evening with help from the HCSO K9 unit and the Maryland State Police Aviation Command.
Cotten faces charges including attempted theft and assault on a deputy and is being held without bond at the Harford County Detention Center. The second suspect has been identified, with charges filed and handed to the HCSO Warrant Apprehension Unit. The investigation continues
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