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NYPD cop from New Jersey sentenced for operating as an agent of China

Breaking Local News ReportApril 16, 20250

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A retired New York Police Department sergeant was sentenced to 18 months in prison Tuesday for acting as an unregistered agent of the People’s Republic of China and participating in a covert operation designed to pressure a U.S. resident to return to China. Michael McMahon, 57, of Mahwah, New Jersey, was also fined $11,000 for his role in a years-long surveillance and harassment campaign targeting a Chinese national living in the United States. The effort was part of “Operation Fox Hunt” and “Operation Sky Net,” transnational initiatives run by the PRC to repatriate citizens accused of crimes

Off-duty NYPD traffic agent busted in Queens for child endangerment, assault

Breaking Local News ReportApril 10, 20250

QUEENS, N.Y. — An off-duty NYPD traffic agent was arrested Wednesday night in Queens and hit with child endangerment and assault charges, according to police. Key Points Stephann John, 35, was taken into custody at approximately 9:55 p.m. within the confines of the 106th Precinct, police said. Authorities confirmed she is employed by the NYPD as a traffic enforcement agent and was not on duty at the time of the incident. The NYPD did not disclose the circumstances surrounding the charges or the age of the child allegedly involved in the case. No injuries or further context were released as

Off-duty NYPD school safety agent busted for assault, weapons charge in Staten Island

Breaking Local News ReportApril 9, 20250

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — An off-duty NYPD school safety agent was arrested Tuesday night in Staten Island and hit with multiple charges, including assault and criminal possession of a weapon, according to police. Key Points The incident occurred late Tuesday night The arrest took place on April 8, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m. The individual arrested has been identified as 30-year-old Myiesha Ford, who was off-duty at the time of the incident. Ford serves as a School Safety Agent with the New York City Police Department. The circumstances surrounding the arrest were not immediately disclosed. Facing three criminal charges Ford

Off-duty NYPD school safety agent cuffed for assault in Queens

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 26, 20250

QUEENS, N.Y. — An off-duty NYPD school safety agent was arrested Tuesday night in Queens and charged with assault, police said. Shafkath Tabassum, 30, was taken into custody at 10:17 p.m. within the confines of the 115th Precinct. She faces one count of third-degree assault, according to the NYPD. Key Points: Tabassum, a school safety agent, was off-duty at the time of the alleged incident. The NYPD did not provide additional details about the circumstances surrounding the arrest. Police said the investigation remains ongoing. No information was released regarding the victim or the context of the alleged assault. The 115th

Queens man charged with visa fraud after posing as federal agent for nearly a decade

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 21, 20250

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A Queens man has been charged with wire fraud, mail fraud, and impersonating a federal law enforcement officer after allegedly deceiving a woman into giving him $500,000 by falsely promising to secure her a green card, federal prosecutors announced Friday. Tommy Aijie Da Silva Weng, also known as “Tommy Weng Da Silva” and “Jacky,” was arrested Friday morning and is set to be arraigned before U.S. Magistrate Judge Lara K. Eshkenazi in Brooklyn federal court. Key Points According to the indictment, Weng orchestrated the scheme for nearly eight years, beginning in April 2016, by falsely claiming he

Deadly Shooting Involving FBI Agent in Stafford County

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 8, 20250

Fatal Shooting Under Investigation in Stafford

**Stafford, VA** – The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that happened in the Stratford Place subdivision on Tuesday. The incident involved an off-duty FBI agent and a resident who became involved in a confrontation with the police.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies initially responded to a report of a reckless driver on an off-road motorcycle in the area. The motorcyclist was confronted by an off-duty FBI agent and fled the scene. A short time later, the motorcyclist returned with family members, leading to a traffic stop by deputies.

During the traffic stop, a physical altercation ensued between the family members, the deputies, and the off-duty FBI agent. A resident, Harold Chamberlain, Jr., 61, attempted to assist the officers during the altercation and was shot in the chest by the off-duty agent. Despite efforts by first responders, Chamberlain died from his injuries at the hospital that night.

The Sheriff’s Office continues to gather information regarding the incident. Additional details will be provided as the investigation advances.

MSNBC Anchor Hopes Young Boy With Cancer Made Secret Service Agent Doesn’t Kill Himself

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 5, 20250

NEW YORK — In an awful display of humanity, an MSNBC host might have gone too far to make a political point and attack against President Donald J. Trump. MSNBC anchor Nicolle Wallace is facing criticism after making remarks about a young DJ who participated in former President Donald Trump’s recent speech, suggesting she hoped he would not face circumstances similar to those surrounding the events of January 6. JUST IN: MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace politicizes young DJ’s moment at Trump’s speech, says she hopes he doesn’t k*ll himself because of something like Jan 6. Holy sh*t “I hope he has

Attorney General Pamela Bondi speaks with son of slain DEA agent Kiki Camarena after arrest of fugitive cartel leader

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 1, 20250

WASHINGTON — Attorney General Pamela Bondi and Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove spoke with Judge Enrique Camarena, the son of slain DEA Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, following the capture of Rafael Caro Quintero, one of the key figures accused in the 1985 murder. Quintero was among 29 fugitives taken into U.S. custody Thursday and will now face prosecution under U.S. law. His arrest marks a significant development in a case that has spanned four decades. “President Trump and I are committed to holding every member of the cartels accountable for their crimes and to bring justice to the

Off-duty federal agent involved in Stafford County shooting, one hospitalized

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 28, 20250

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — A shooting in the Stratford Place subdivision Tuesday evening left one man hospitalized with life-threatening injuries following a confrontation involving an off-duty federal agent, authorities said. Deputies responded to North Jenny Lynn Road at approximately 6:35 p.m. after receiving reports of an individual recklessly riding an off-road motorcycle. A confrontation occurred between the motorcyclist and the off-duty agent. Acquaintances of the motorcyclist arrived, escalating the situation. Stafford County deputies attempted to defuse the disturbance, but tensions continued to rise. During the incident, the federal agent’s firearm discharged, striking an adult male resident. The victim was transported

Off-duty NYPD school safety agent arrested in Queens

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 23, 20250

QUEENS, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City school safety agent was arrested Saturday morning in Queens, authorities said. Richard Nicolas, 40, was taken into custody at 10:04 a.m. within the confines of the 113th Precinct. He was charged with criminal mischief and harassment, according to police. Details surrounding the incident were not immediately available.

Man posing as FBI agent arrested in $40,000 scam attempt in New Jersey

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 20, 20250

EVESHAM, N.J. — A Cherry Hill man was arrested after allegedly attempting to defraud a resident out of $40,000 by posing as an FBI agent, Evesham police said. Detectives began investigating the case on February 13 after the victim reported receiving a phone call from someone claiming to be with the FBI. The caller allegedly told the victim they owed the government $40,000 and instructed them to withdraw the money, stating that a “courier” would arrive to collect the cash. Detectives intercepted the courier before he reached the victim’s residence. He was identified as Brij Shukla, 28, of Cherry Hill,

Off-duty NYPD school safety agent arrested for theft in Manhattan

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 1, 20250

NEW YORK — An off-duty New York City school safety agent was arrested Friday afternoon in Manhattan and charged with theft-related offenses, authorities said. Emmanuel Bermudez, 37, was taken into custody at approximately 2:16 p.m. within the confines of the 13th Precinct, which covers parts of Midtown and Gramercy. Police charged him with petit larceny and criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth degree. Details regarding the alleged theft were not immediately available, and authorities have not disclosed whether the incident occurred while Bermudez was on duty. The NYPD has not commented on Bermudez’s current employment status following his

Off-duty NYPD school safety agent arrested on drug and weapons charges in Queens

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 31, 20250

QUEENS, N.Y. — An off-duty NYPD school safety agent was arrested early Friday morning in Queens on multiple drug and weapons charges, authorities said. Tanya Taylor, 49, was taken into custody at approximately 6:05 a.m. within the confines of the 113th Precinct. She faces several charges, including third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, second-degree criminal possession of a weapon (four counts), and additional drug and firearm-related offenses. Details surrounding the circumstances of Taylor’s arrest have not been disclosed. The NYPD has not commented on whether she was in possession of the weapons or drugs while on duty. Taylor’s employment

Off-duty NYPD school safety agent arrested for assault, child endangerment

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 25, 20250

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An off-duty NYPD school safety agent was arrested Friday evening in Brooklyn on charges of assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and criminal possession of a weapon, police said. Rhonda Duranty, 52, was taken into custody at 8:55 p.m. within the confines of the 77th Precinct. Authorities have not disclosed details surrounding the incident or the nature of the alleged offenses. The charges against Duranty include second-degree assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. The NYPD has not yet commented on the arrest, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Off-duty NYPD school safety agent arrested in Brooklyn on assault charges

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 14, 20250

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City Police Department school safety agent was arrested Monday night in Brooklyn on assault and menacing charges, authorities said. The NYPD identified the employee as 44-year-old Aileen Campuzano, a school safety agent with the department. Campuzano was taken into custody at approximately 10:09 p.m. within the confines of the 60th Precinct. She has been charged with assault in the third degree and menacing in the third degree. The circumstances leading to the arrest have not been disclosed, and the NYPD stated that the investigation is ongoing.

Off-duty NYPD school safety agent arrested in Bronx burglary and assault incident

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 12, 20250

BRONX, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City Police Department school safety agent was arrested early Sunday morning in the Bronx on multiple charges, authorities confirmed. Nykia Ordonez, 42, was taken into custody at 4:41 a.m. by officers from the 43rd Precinct. Ordonez faces charges including third-degree burglary, criminal obstruction of breathing, third-degree assault, and criminal mischief. The circumstances leading to the arrest have not been disclosed, and no additional details about the incident have been released by the NYPD. Ordonez is employed as a school safety agent, a civilian role within the NYPD responsible for maintaining security in the

Bronx real estate agent indicted for defrauding elderly homeowner out of property

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 17, 20240

BRONX, NY — A Bronx real estate agent has been indicted for allegedly defrauding a 70-year-old man out of his Baychester home and illegally collecting $60,000 in rent subsidies. Kenneth Lester Floyd Jr., 63, was arraigned on December 13 before Bronx Supreme Court Justice Brenda Rivera on charges including grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property, and welfare fraud. Floyd, who pleaded not guilty, is due back in court on March 6, 2024. Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark said Floyd allegedly exploited Garnett Miller, the elderly homeowner, who was facing foreclosure in 2019. Floyd, a licensed real estate agent,

Secret Service report reveals agent missed suspect six times at close range in Trump assassination attempt

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 12, 20240

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Secret Service agent fired six shots and missed from a distance of just five feet during an encounter with Ryan Ruth, the suspect accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump, according to a newly released report by the Trump Assassination Task Force. The report also revealed gaps in the security protocol on the day of the incident. Secret Service agents reportedly learned at 2:30 a.m. that Trump would be golfing later that day, yet the golf course was not secured until Ruth was spotted after camping on the grounds for 12 hours. Ruth, who

Off-duty NYPD traffic agent arrested for criminal mischief in the Bronx

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 8, 20240

BRONX, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City employee, identified as 48-year-old Mohammad Rashid, was arrested on Saturday afternoon and charged with criminal mischief, the NYPD reported. Rashid, a traffic agent with the NYPD, was taken into custody at approximately 12:38 p.m. in the 43rd Precinct. Details surrounding the alleged incident have not been released, and the investigation is ongoing. The NYPD has not issued further comment regarding Rashid’s arrest.

Son of FBI Well-Known Agent Arrested in Shooting Murder of 13-Year-Old Boy

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 8, 20240

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Police have arrested a second suspect in connection with the August shooting that killed 13-year-old Michael Tubb and injured another teenager, authorities announced Thursday. Thomas Acee, 21, was taken into custody on December 5 and faces several felony charges, including an open count of first-degree murder. Investigators say Acee fired at a vehicle near 4th Street SW and Atlantic Avenue SW in Downtown Albuquerque on August 18. The vehicle, driven by a 17-year-old girl, was struck by gunfire, killing passenger Michael Tubb and injuring the driver. Acee’s arrest follows that of Michael Flores, 22, who was taken

FBI agent arrested for sexual assault in Gaithersburg, police seek additional victims

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 28, 20240

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A federal agent with the FBI has been arrested on multiple sexual assault charges following allegations by two women, and detectives are urging any additional victims to come forward, Montgomery County police announced Tuesday. Eduardo Valdivia, 40, of Gaithersburg, faces charges including two counts of second-degree rape, four counts of fourth-degree sexual offense, and four counts of second-degree assault. He was taken into custody on Monday, November 25, and is being held at the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit while awaiting a bond hearing. The allegations involve two women who reported being raped inside Valdivia’s tattoo studio,

FBI agent charged with sexually assaulting two women after prior acquittal in Metro train shooting

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 26, 20240

ROCKVILLE, Md. — An FBI special agent who was previously acquitted of attempted murder in a high-profile Metro train shooting has been charged with sexually assaulting two women, according to police and court records. The agent, Eduardo Valdivia, was arrested in Montgomery County, Maryland, on Monday and has been suspended by the FBI pending the outcome of the investigation. “The FBI takes allegations of criminal violations and misconduct very seriously,” the bureau said in a statement to WUSA, a CBS affiliate. “We are aware of the matter involving the recent arrest of an FBI employee and are fully cooperating with

NYPD School Safety Agent arrested on assault and criminal mischief charges

Breaking Local News ReportOctober 26, 20240

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A New York Police Department School Safety Agent was taken into custody this week following allegations of assault and criminal mischief in Coney Island, according to the 60th Precinct. Douglas Brooks, 30, was arrested and charged with third-degree assault and third-degree criminal mischief. Details of the alleged incidents leading to Brooks’ arrest have not been disclosed by law enforcement, and it remains unclear whether the charges stem from incidents on or off school property. A spokesperson for the NYPD confirmed Brooks’ arrest but declined to comment further on the nature of the charges or the circumstances surrounding

Off-duty NYPD traffic agent arrested on assault charge in Brooklyn

Breaking Local News ReportOctober 18, 20240

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City employee was arrested on Thursday in the 69th Precinct, police said. The arrest took place at approximately 11:37 a.m. Jasmine Joseph, a 33-year-old NYPD traffic agent, was charged with second-degree assault, according to officials. Details regarding the circumstances of the alleged assault were not immediately available. Authorities did not report any injuries related to the incident. The case remains under investigation by the NYPD.

Former FBI Agent Charged with Weapons Offenses in New York City

Breaking Local News ReportOctober 17, 20240

Queens, Ny – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz has announced charges against Scott Chiang for criminal possession of numerous weapons. Court-authorized searches of locations in Queens Village and Port Washington revealed 18 illegal firearms, including ghost guns and assault weapons, as well as high-capacity magazines and gun manufacturing tools. Chiang, a former FBI agent, is currently an EMT and leads the Regional Emergency Medical Services Council of New York. DA Katz highlighted the dangers posed by ghost guns and stated that her office will persist in eliminating illegal firearms. According to the Attorney’s Office, confiscated weapons would otherwise have posed