West Babylon Teen Was Using Phone, Driving When He Killed 63-Year-Old Man

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY – Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the indictment of Nicolas Apostolides, 18, of West Babylon, for the death of 63-year-old David Martinez. The indictment includes…

Bensalem Man Sentenced for Fatal Hit-and-Run and Drug Charges

BRISTOL TOWNSHIP, PA – On Tuesday, Kevin Michael Baker Jr., a 21-year-old from Bensalem, was sentenced to state prison for his involvement in a fatal hit-and-run incident on Christmas Eve 2021 and…

Brooklyn Man Sentenced for Killing Passenger While Fleeing Police

BROOKLYN, NY — A Bath Beach resident received a prison sentence of 3 to 9 years after pleading guilty to second-degree manslaughter, announced the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office. The conviction stems from…

Queen Man Facing Homicide Charge for Death of 18-Year-Old Girl on Long Island Expressway

QUEENS, NY — On Monday, the New York City Police Department arrested 21-year-old Jason Jiang of Queens, NY, on multiple charges including manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. The arrest followed a collision…

Man Charge for Hate-Driven Attack After Fender Bender in Queens

NEW YORK, NY — Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Gilbert Augustin was arraigned on charges of manslaughter and assault as hate crimes in connection to the death of 66-year-old Jasmer…

When it Comes to Murder New Jersey is Not One of America’s Safest States

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently claimed that the state is one of the safest in the nation, a statement that contradicts national surveys and studies. Data shows that…

Argument Over Car Crash in Queens Ends with One Dead

QUEENS, NY — Gilbert Augustin, 30, was arrested and charged on Friday, October 20, after a vehicular collision escalated into a fatal physical altercation in Queens. The incident resulted in the death…

Driver Arrested in Fatal Crash in Schenectady

SCHENECTADY, NY — A motor vehicle crash on Eastern Avenue resulted in the death of a passenger and the arrest of the driver on Saturday night. At approximately 8:52 PM, Schenectady Police…

Man On Way to Religious Services Killed by Driver High on Weed

BRONX, NY – On October 18, 2023, Bronx man Victor Ramos, 27, faced indictment charges for vehicular manslaughter among other offenses, following a tragic incident that occurred on September 25, 2023, which…

Beverly City Man Pleads Guilty to 2022 Willingboro Shooting, Faces 17 Years

CLAYMONT, DE – A 22-year-old Beverly City man, Knowah Crowderparham, has entered a guilty plea in connection to a fatal shooting incident that took place in Willingboro in 2022. The news was…

Driver Charged in Deadly Double-Fatal Jersey City Crash

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ – On Wednesday, Ziyang Wang, a 23-year-old resident of Jersey City, was taken into custody by members of the Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit. This arrest was related…

Three Springfield Men Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Nearly 38 Kilos of Fentanyl

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Three Springfield, Mo., men were sentenced in federal court today for their roles in a conspiracy that distributed nearly 38 kilograms of fentanyl in southwest Missouri and resulted in…

Depew Man Arraigned on Multiple Charges Following Fatal Crash

ERIE COUNTY, NY – Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced that Zachary P. Poisson, 32, of Depew, was arraigned before West Seneca Town Court Justice Jeffrey M. Harrington on Tuesday.…

Two Men Indicted in Fatal Henry Hudson Parkway Hit-and-Run

MANHATTAN, NY – Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. announced the indictment of Cary Brown, 29, and Marcos Vega-Pagan, 24, in connection with a fatal hit-and-run on the Henry Hudson Parkway.…

NYPD Announces Reward for Dangerous Fugitive Wanted for Double Murder, Arson

NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department responded to a deadly scene in the aftermath of a fire to discover two people dead, murdered inside the debris. On May…

Syosset Man Indicted for High-Speed Crash That Killed Couple

MINEOLA, N.Y. – On Wednesday, Sotirios Spanos, a 33-year-old resident of Syosset, was arraigned before Judge Howard Sturim on multiple charges, including Aggravated Vehicular Homicide and Vehicular Manslaughter, following an August crash…

Manhattan Fender Bender Ends in Murder

MANHATTAN, NY – Andre Mosby, 26, was indicted on Wednesday by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. for the death of a 54-year-old man, following a vehicular altercation. Mosby faces charges…

Man Gets 22 Years for Killing Mother of His Children, Hiding Body in Car Trunk

QUEENS, NY – Kareem Flake, 31, was sentenced today to 22 years in prison for the 2020 killing of Destini Smothers, the mother of his two children. The sentencing was announced by…

NYPD Makes Arrest in Deadly Crash

NEW YORK CITY, NY – Marcos Vega-Pagan, a 24-year-old male, has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal vehicle collision that occurred on Thursday, August 3. The incident took place…

Police Issue Warrant for Man Wanted in Fatal Hit and Run

PITTSBURGH, PA – An arrest warrant has been issued for Joseph Betha from Wilkinsburg, PA, concerning a fatal hit and run incident dated April 11. Betha is now facing multiple charges, including…

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