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Tragic deadly bar fight leads to arrest of five in Scottsdale
Tragic bar fight leads to arrest of five in Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ Five individuals were arrested following a fight outside a local bar that left a man dead. Drew Meneses, age 24, faces a second-degree murder charge in the alleged death of Thomas John “TJ” Pizzitola.
Pizzitola was reportedly involved in an altercation outside Pattie’s First Avenue bar early on October 11. Meneses is accused of throwing a punch that resulted in severe brain injury to Pizzitola, who subsequently fell unconscious and did not recover.
Others charged include Mark Whitford, 23, Tony Becker, 26, and Julius Husser, 27, who face aggravated assault charges. Krista Molina, also 27, is charged with assault and disorderly conduct.
According to a criminal complaint, Pizzitola and his friends were asked to leave the bar for unruly behavior just after 2 a.m. While awaiting a rideshare, a confrontation started after one of Pizzitola’s group accidentally bumped into a woman in Meneses’ party.
Video evidence allegedly shows Meneses delivering a punch to Pizzitola, who was not facing him at the time. Prosecutor Angela Andrews described the punch as causing irreversible damage leading to Pizzitola’s death.
The suspects fled the scene but were arrested later in the week. Meneses stated in court that he did not intend for any harm to occur, describing the night as an unfortunate incident.
Pizzitola had recently married in July and was expecting his first child with his wife. Friends have established a GoFundMe page to support his family during this time.
Man accused of shooting mother 11 times during late-night argument
Man accused of shooting mother 11 times during late-night argument
Santa Teresa, NM
Kevin Marin, 20, is facing charges for allegedly shooting his mother following a late-night dispute. The shooting occurred on Monday around 3 a.m. at their home near Santa Teresa Elementary.
Marin has been charged with aggravated battery against a family member and attempting to commit second-degree murder. His mother has been reported in critical condition after sustaining 11 gunshot wounds.
Marin’s brother reported hearing him screaming before the incident unfolded. He intervened and suggested Marin should go to sleep.
The mother also attempted to calm Marin, claiming he was “acting crazy.” She eventually took him to his bedroom to stay with him.
After some time, gunshots were heard from the home. The brother discovered his mother injured and bleeding after he went to investigate.
He took her to a hospital, where she was treated for her injuries. Law enforcement found several casings from a semi-automatic rifle at the residence.
Another woman present at the house noted that when she returned after the shooting, Marin was sitting on the couch. He was arrested and charged later that same day.
Court records indicate that Marin was previously indicted in January on aggravated assault charges in El Paso County, Texas.
New Jersey man kills mother during Florida visit, leaves body in dumpster
Son kills mother during visit, leaves body in dumpster
MIAMI BEACH, FL – A man is charged with murder after his mother flew to Florida to check on him, only to be killed and found in a dumpster. Anthony Caruso, 40, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of 67-year-old Elizabeth Caruso. He is currently being held without bond at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.
The incident occurred on Wednesday when Elizabeth Caruso arrived from New Jersey. Surveillance footage shows her speaking to a hotel clerk across from her son’s residence before she was found dead hours later. An arrest affidavit indicated her neck was “severely injured nearly to the point of decapitation.”
Hours after Elizabeth Caruso’s arrival, law enforcement was contacted after concerns from her son-in-law. He reported he had not heard from her for over six hours. When police arrived at the building, they discovered blood smears leading from the apartment to an open trash chute.
Authorities found Elizabeth Caruso’s body in the dumpster during their investigation. The medical examiner noted her severe neck injuries along with fractures to her arms, hands, face, and head.
When police attempted to engage Anthony Caruso at his apartment, he did not respond. A SWAT team was deployed to the scene. After unsuccessful attempts to get him to surrender, a K9 apprehended him. He sustained injuries to his right arm during this process and was treated before his arrest.
Christopher Bess from the Miami Beach Police Department stated they believed the suspect might be suffering from a mental illness. The motive for the killing remains unclear at this time.
Anthony Caruso was reportedly on probation for previous charges, including aggravated assault and battery. He is expected to appear in court on November 20.
The shocking death has raised serious questions about the tragic events leading to Elizabeth Caruso’s demise.
Man with history of crime opens fire, leaving woman brain dead in Gillette shooting
Javier Abeyta allegedly opens fire, leaving woman brain dead in Gillette shooting
GILLETTE, Wyo. — A man has been charged after he allegedly shot a woman at a residence on O’Henry Drive while exhibiting erratic behavior. Javier Abeyta, 43, reportedly gunned down Marissa Allen on the night of October 9 after she tried to take a pistol away from him.
According to an arrest affidavit, Abeyta had been using methamphetamine before the shooting. Witnesses say he opened fire when Allen attempted to disarm him during a confrontation. The police report noted that Allen’s boyfriend was also involved in the incident.
Allen reportedly observed Abeyta with a “blank stare” before he aimed his weapon at her boyfriend. The gun malfunctioned while targeting the boyfriend, leading Abeyta to then shoot Allen.
After the incident, Abeyta allegedly admitted to shooting Allen to a witness. “I shot her,” he reportedly said.
Abeyta’s sister informed the police that he had been acting paranoid and required medical attention earlier that day. Witnesses described him as believing that others were trying to kill him.
Law enforcement recovered evidence, including a bullet from the drywall and the 9 mm handgun connected to Abeyta. Following the shooting, Allen was transported to a hospital and later airlifted to a medical center in Colorado, where she was declared brain dead.
Authorities indicate that Abeyta has a significant criminal history, with multiple previous arrests. He was being held on a $1 million bond for attempted second-degree murder and aggravated assault, with potential upgrades to murder charges pending Allen’s condition.
Gunfire erupted, leaving one woman dead and raising questions about Abeyta’s mental state.
Arrest made in Linden homicide case
Arrest made in Linden homicide case
LINDEN, NJ – Yamir Saffold-Davis, 23, was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the homicide of Darrell Sanders, 28, of Newark. The arrest follows an incident that occurred on September 27, as announced by Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Linden Police Chief David Hart.
Saffold-Davis faces charges of first-degree murder, second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and second-degree aggravated assault. The charges stem from the shooting death of Sanders.
On Saturday, September 27, at approximately 3:26 p.m., Linden Police officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 3100 block of Irene Street. Upon arrival, they found Sanders with a single gunshot wound, and he was taken to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
A collaborative investigation conducted by the Union County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Task Force, Linden Police Department, and Union County Sheriff’s Department led to the identification of Saffold-Davis.
Saffold-Davis was taken into custody in Elizabeth, NJ, with the assistance of US Marshals and is currently held at Essex County Jail.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Task Force Sergeant Nick Veltre or Detective Kevin Stanicki at the provided numbers, or Linden Police Department Detective Daniel Hemenway.
These charges are accusations, and every defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
A suspect is behind bars in a Newark murder case as authorities continue their investigation.
Illegal Alien indicted for murder after driving SUV into 16-year-old girl and her monther
Man indicted for murder after driving SUV into 16-year-old girl in Elmhurst
QUEENS, NY – Edwin Cruz Gomez was indicted on multiple charges including second-degree murder and attempted murder after a fatal incident involving a 16-year-old girl on Roosevelt Avenue. The charges stem from an event in which Gomez intentionally drove his vehicle into the victim and her family.
District Attorney Melinda Katz reported details of the case, stating that Gomez had sexually propositioned Jhoanny Saray Gomez-Alvarez and her mother shortly before the collision. “As alleged, the defendant crudely propositioned 16-year-old Jhoanny Saray Gomez-Alvarez and her mother for sex,” Katz noted.
Cruz Gomez, 38, was arraigned on a 15-count indictment that includes three counts of murder in the second degree, three counts of attempted murder, and aggravated vehicular homicide among other charges. He is currently remanded until his next court appearance on December 2, facing a potential sentence of up to 27 1/3 years to life in prison.
The incident reportedly occurred on September 13, at approximately 4:10 a.m., near the Prima Donna Restaurant. Following a confrontation with the victim’s stepfather, Gomez allegedly entered his vehicle and drove onto the sidewalk, targeting the family. The vehicle struck Gomez-Alvarez, killing her, and injured her mother.
Emergency responders confirmed that the 16-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Her mother was subsequently taken to a local hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the collision.
Gomez attempted to evade capture by reporting an assault to NYPD officers nearby. He led them back to the collision location where he had abandoned his vehicle.
A breath analysis conducted after the incident determined Gomez’s blood alcohol content was between .18 and .21 percent. The investigation was conducted by Detective Timothy Ziegler of the NYPD’s 110th Detective Squad.
Assistant District Attorney Gabriel J. Reale is leading the prosecution in the case, with the support of other assistant district attorneys under the supervision of the Homicide Bureau.
A man is facing serious charges for allegedly driving his SUV into a teenager, resulting in tragedy on a Queens street.
