Ronald Murphy Convicted for 2019 North Philadelphia Shooting of Couple Celebrating their First Anniversary

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A man who brutally murdered a couple celebrating their 1st anniversary at a North Philadelphia Chinese restaurant has been convicted and sentenced to prison. According to Philadelphia District Attorney…

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Scholastic Track Athlete Assaulted by Jersey City Coach at Toms River’s Bennett Sports Bubble

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Jersey City man has been arrested and charged by Toms River Police officers after allegedly touching a scholastic track athlete during a meet at the Bennett Indoor…

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16-year-old arrested in Chicago carjacking

CHICAGO, IL – A 16-year-old male has been arrested after carjacking a vehicle driven by a 56-year-old woman in the 19th district. Police said the teen was arrested on February 27, 2022…

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71-Year-Old Rideshare Driver Found Shot Passed Away at Hospital

TEMPLE HILLS, MD – Police responding to a welfare check request in Temple Hills arrived to find a 71-year-old man shot in his home. The man was rushed to the hospital where…

Maryland News·Police Blotter

Mercer County Man Sentenced to 2 Years for Conspiring to Distribute Crack Cocaine

PITTSBURGH – Harold Hooten was sentenced to 24 months in prison for conspiring to distribute cocaine base in 2021, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today. Hooten, age 44, of Hermitage,…

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Essex County Man Charged with Carjacking

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County, New Jersey, man was charged today with carjacking in Montclair, New Jersey, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Andy Cook, 23, of Newark, is charged by…

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Convicted Felon Indicted on Drug and Gun Charges

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A federal grand today indicted a convicted felon on drug and gun charges, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Special Agent in…

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Convicted Felon Sentenced to Over 7 Years for Illegal Possession of a Firearm

Memphis, TN – Jemel Jackson, 41, has been sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Joseph C. Murphy, Jr., United States Attorney…

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Baltimore Shooting Victim Died at Hospital

BALTIMORE, MD – A man who was shot in the area of South Monastery Avenue was rushed to the hospital by first responders but later died from his wounds. The Baltimore Police…

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Fort Dodge Man to Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm

A man who illegally possessed a firearm was sentenced February 25, 2022, to more than 3 years in federal prison. Stephen Bryant, 52, from Fort Dodge, Iowa, received the prison term after…

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Manchester Apartment Fire Displaces Families, Pets Perished

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A fire broke out at a Manchester apartment building in the area of Wells Circle in the Suncrest Village Apartment complex on Sunday. Firefighters evacuated the building and…

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Couple charged for sex trafficking homeless woman in New York City

QUEENS, NY – A Queens couple has been indicted for forcing a homeless woman into prostitution and setting up dates for the woman in various hotels, homes, and other locations throughout New…

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Elderly employees beaten, school busses burglarized at Brooklyn Jewish Recreation Center

BROOKLYN, NY – The New York City Police Department is reporting that on February 24th, at 6:00, several individuals assaulted two 70-year-old Jewish school bus employees. The incident took place at the…

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Pennsylvania Motel Owner Sentenced for Human Trafficking, Drug Trafficking

SCRANTON, PA – A Pennsylvania man is heading to prison for 180 months after being found guilty for trafficking drugs and humans out of two hotels in the Poconos. Faizal Bhimani, age…

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Rochester Man Pleads Guilty to Arson of Multiple Buildings in St. Paul, Including Goodwill store and Gordon Parks High School

MINNEAPOLIS – A Rochester man who fled to Mexico to evade apprehension, and was later located and returned by Mexican authorities, has pleaded guilty to arson of two retail stores and a…

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