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Man arrested in deadly car dealership shooting because they sold him a lemon
Suspect arrested in deadly car dealership shooting
Macomb County, MI A man dissatisfied with his vehicle purchase allegedly shot and killed two individuals at a car dealership. Terrance Sandles, 46, was arrested following the shooting on Nov. 7 at Star Auto dealership.
Sandles confronted Marvan Batoo, the owner, regarding a 2007 GMC Hummer he bought for $3,000. Following an argument that was captured on surveillance footage, Sandles reportedly opened fire at Batoo and customer Ghaith Baban, killing both men.
Batoo and Baban were shot at close range. Their bodies were discovered by an employee returning from a delivery.
Surveillance footage captured Sandles during the confrontation and as he fled the scene. License plate readers identified the vehicle he used to leave the area.
Sandles was located on Nov. 8 at a hotel in Romulus, where authorities found two guns, one believed to be the murder weapon, along with stolen cash and a significant amount of cocaine. He was booked into the Macomb County Jail without bond.
Charges against Sandles include two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of armed robbery, as well as various firearm and drug offenses. He was arraigned on Monday, and his next court date is set for Nov. 24.
Indiana woman charged with murder in road rage shooting
Indiana woman charged with murder in road rage shooting
Indianapolis, IN – A 23-year-old woman has been charged with murder following a road rage incident that led to the shooting death of a 21-year-old man. Deborah Benefiel faces charges of murder and criminal recklessness in the shooting of Kentrell Settles on Friday.
The incident occurred at the intersection of West 38th Street and Georgetown Road. Officers from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department responded to reports of gunfire and found Settles inside a Chevrolet Malibu suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. He was taken to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
According to a probable cause affidavit, detectives found evidence of a single gunshot in the rear passenger side window of the Malibu, along with a BB gun under the driver’s seat. Settles’ girlfriend, who was in the car at the time of the shooting, stated that they were stopped at a red light when Settles honked the horn after the vehicle in front did not move when the light turned green.
Witnesses reported that Benefiel, driving a Ford SUV, followed the couple while yelling and gesturing. As Settles attempted to turn into a nearby plaza, Benefiel allegedly fired one shot into the Malibu. Settles’ girlfriend drove them the rest of the way to her parents’ house after the incident.
Police were able to identify Benefiel’s vehicle through license plate readers and observed her removing stickers from the SUV before her arrest. Upon being taken into custody, Benefiel informed an officer that the gun was located in a bag at her apartment. Authorities later found a .40-caliber Glock handgun in a purse.
An autopsy confirmed that Settles died from a gunshot wound that entered his back, causing significant damage to his lung and heart. The manner of death was ruled a homicide.
Benefiel has not provided a statement to detectives following her arrest. She remains in the Marion County Jail without bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday. Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears stated that this incident highlights the dangers of escalating conflicts on roadways.
Man allegedly kills ex-girlfriend 25 minutes after break-up, researched how to use gun
Man allegedly kills ex-girlfriend 25 minutes after break-up, researched how to use gun
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA — A man is on trial for allegedly murdering his ex-girlfriend shortly after she ended their relationship, according to prosecutors. Michael Dutkiewicz, 26, faces charges of first-degree murder, third-degree murder, and possessing an instrument of crime in the death of Alyssa Wiest, 25. The incident reportedly took place on May 18.
Prosecutors state that Dutkiewicz and Wiest had been together for two years. On the night of May 17, they were drinking at a bar before returning home where Wiest informed Dutkiewicz she was breaking up with him.
Following the announcement, Dutkiewicz allegedly sought information online on how to load and shoot a revolver. Just after midnight, he purportedly applied this knowledge, leading to Wiest’s death.
Police received a call shortly after 12:25 a.m. on May 18 reporting the shooting. Upon arrival on the 200 block of Moorehead Avenue, officers found Wiest face down on the sidewalk with visible gunshot wounds.
She later succumbed to her injuries at a nearby hospital. Evidence gathered by detectives included blood at the crime scene and five projectiles recovered from both her home and the area where she was shot.
Following the shooting, a neighbor observed Dutkiewicz near his Ford F-150 truck before it left the scene. License plate readers confirmed the vehicle was in the region at the time of the incident.
Dutkiewicz turned himself in after a warrant was issued for his arrest. His defense team claims the shooting was not premeditated, but a result of a sudden emotional response. Video evidence is anticipated as the trial proceeds, and jury deliberations could begin soon.
Alyssa Wiest’s death has drawn attention to the serious issue of domestic violence.
Arson Suspect Arrested After Blaze Destroys Home and Endangers Residents
Bensalem, PA – Arson Suspect Arrested After Blaze Destroys Home and Endangers Residents
On Monday, February 10, at 5:22 a.m., Bensalem Township Police and the Bensalem Volunteer Fire Department responded to a dwelling fire on the 5200 block of Merganser Way. Fire services discovered six adult residents who had evacuated, some escaping from second-story windows. The fire resulted in the total loss of the two-story single-family dwelling, while two dogs perished and all six adults were hospitalized with injuries.
Investigation by Bensalem Fire Rescue and Bensalem Police Detectives revealed the fire was deliberately set. Surveillance footage captured a black sedan arriving at the scene at 5:01 a.m.; an individual is seen approaching the residence and returning to the car 15 minutes later. Following the suspect’s departure, smoke appeared from the rear yard followed by a large explosion. The surveillance provided investigators with an image of the black sedan.
Detectives utilized Automated License Plate Readers to trace the 2021 black Volkswagen Passat, registered to Brian Jones from Rockford, Michigan. The investigation revealed Harrison Jones, the ex-boyfriend of a planned visitor to the Merganser Way home
