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Domestic Dispute Leads to Arrest in Wilkes-Barre
Domestic Dispute Leads to Arrest in Wilkes-Barre
**WILKES-BARRE, PA** – A domestic dispute incident in Wilkes-Barre led to the arrest of a 29-year-old defendant. The incident occurred on March 6, at 2:10 a.m. on Lloyds Lane.
Wilkes-Barre City Police responded to a report at a residence on Lloyds Lane. Upon their arrival, officers contacted a 35-year-old male victim.
The victim reported an altercation with Normedis Arevalo, the defendant, who allegedly threw furniture, striking him in the back. Additionally, Arevalo reportedly scratched the victim’s neck and placed her hands around his neck.
Subsequently, the defendant was taken into custody and transported to City Headquarters. Arevalo is to face processing and arraignment for the incident.
Arrest Made in Mattapan Murder Case
Arrest Made in Mattapan Murder Case
**Boston, MA** – On Thursday at approximately 7:15 PM, law enforcement officials arrested Shovan Darby, 29, of East Weymouth. He was apprehended near 4 Astoria Street by members of the Fugitive Unit, the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, and officers from District B-3 in Mattapan. Darby is wanted on an arrest warrant from Dorchester District Court for the murder of Mauricio M. Lawrence, 33, of Mattapan. The arraignment of the suspect in Dorchester District Court is anticipated.
Another individual, Roberto Taylor, 29, from Dorchester, has been charged with murder and multiple firearm-related offenses. Taylor remains in custody due to separate charges.
The charges stem from an incident on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, around 11:30 PM. Officers from District B-3 responded to a report of a person shot at 35 Tennis Road, Mattapan. Upon arrival, they found Mauricio M. Lawrence suffering from a gunshot wound. The Boston EMS pronounced Lawrence deceased while en route to Boston Medical Center.
The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit is still investigating the case.
Frederick Police Arrest Armed Suspect in Road Rage Incident
Frederick Police Arrest Armed Suspect in Road Rage Incident
**Frederick, MD** – On Monday, a road rage incident involving a firearm on West Patrick Street and Old Camp Drive led to the arrest of a suspect by Frederick Police Department. At approximately 8:44 a.m., Master Police Officer Gerand responded to a weapons complaint after a victim reported that another driver had pointed a gun at them before driving away.
Frederick Police Department’s A-Squad, with support from the Brunswick Police Department, located the suspect’s vehicle in Brunswick, MD. Officers found the suspect inside the vehicle and detained him without further incident.
Officials recovered a loaded Sig Sauer P365 handgun from the suspect’s vehicle. It was confirmed that the suspect did not have a valid permit to carry a handgun.
The suspect, identified as David Wayne Styles Jr., was transported to the Frederick County Adult Detention Center. He faces charges including first and second-degree assault, assault weapon/magazine use, firearm use in a felony/violent crime, and carrying a loaded handgun in a vehicle. Styles Jr. is currently held without bond.
Arrest Made in February Jessup Shooting
Arrest Made in February Shooting Incident
**Jessup, MD** – The Howard County Police Department has announced the arrest of a suspect connected to a shooting incident that took place on February 17 in the 8200 block of Preston Court. No one was injured during the incident.
Witnesses reported that at around 4:50 p.m., a male suspect exited a vehicle in a parking lot and fired several shots at it as it drove away. Police responded to the scene and recovered several shell casings.
Following an investigation, authorities identified and arrested the suspect on Wednesday. Eitan Quirce, 18, from Silver Spring, is facing charges including attempted first- and second-degree murder, assault, and weapons violations.
The investigation is ongoing, with the motive and identities of the intended victims still under review by law enforcement officials.
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Seizure and Arrest in Severn
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Seizure and Arrest in Severn
**Severn, MD** – On Thursday, at approximately 9:25 p.m., Anne Arundel County Police conducted a traffic stop involving a gray Honda Cross-tour at the intersection of Golden Eagle Lane and Redhawk Way.
The driver, Thomas Lee Gross, was identified as previously wanted in connection with a citizen robbery. Upon the attempted stop, Gross fled the vehicle on foot but was captured a short distance away without incident.
A subsequent search of the Honda Cross-tour revealed a significant amount of narcotics and cash. Police seized about 13 pills of suspected Oxycodone, 11.5 pills of Alprazolam, 23 pills of MDMA, roughly 1 ounce of Promethazine, 16.73 grams of Psilocybin Mushrooms, approximately 913.27 grams of Cannabis, and $2,717 in cash.
Thomas Lee Gross, a 24-year-old male from Severn, Maryland, was arrested and is now facing charges related to the incident.
Pittsburgh Police Arrest Suspect Wanted on Multiple Felony Warrants
Pittsburgh Police Apprehend Suspect Wanted on Multiple Felony Warrants
**Pittsburgh, PA** – On Wednesday, Pittsburgh Police’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit, assisted by the U.S. Marshals Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force, arrested 24-year-old Melik Johnson of Pittsburgh. He was detained on multiple felony warrants, including one related to a firearm robbery on August 7 in the 7500 block of Mulford Street.
Johnson faces charges including Robbery, Criminal Conspiracy, Theft by Unlawful Taking, and Possessing Instruments of a Crime. He is also tied to an incident on September 24 in the South Side Flats neighborhood involving a stolen vehicle.
During the September incident, police located the stolen vehicle but Johnson had fled. Officers recovered a firearm from the vehicle, resulting in additional charges for Johnson.
Related to this incident, Johnson is charged with Receiving Stolen Property, Carrying a Firearm without a License, and Fleeing from Police, among others. He was taken to Allegheny County Jail following his arrest.
Delaware State Police Arrest Suspect in January Tobacco Store Armed Robbery
Delaware State Police Apprehend Suspect in January Tobacco Store Robbery
**Newark, DE** – Delaware State Police have detained Unique Priestley, 26, of Newark, in connection with an armed robbery in January at the Four Seasons Tobacco Outlet.
On January 25 at approximately 10:35 a.m., authorities responded to the scene located at 638 Plaza Drive. A suspect, described as a black male, entered the establishment, confronted an employee with a knife, and took tobacco products. Before fleeing, the suspect physically struck the employee, though no injuries were reported.
The criminal investigation by Troop 2 Detectives led to the identification of Priestley as the offender. A warrant was subsequently issued for his arrest.
Detectives located and arrested Priestley Monday without incident. He was transported to Troop 2 and arraigned on a charge of Robbery 1st Degree. Priestley is currently held at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $35,000 cash bond.
Columbus Police Announce Arrest in Double Shooting, Murder
Columbus Police Conduct Investigation and Make Arrests in Shooting Case
**Columbus, OH** – On February 26, at approximately 4:36 p.m., police officers responded to a shooting in the 4100 block of Blakewell Lane. Upon arrival, they found 42-year-old Antwan Lewis and 31-year-old Harold Forrest III with gunshot wounds. Lewis was declared dead at the scene while Forrest was transported to a hospital but later pronounced dead.
On February 28, detectives charged 32-year-old Brandon Colbert with two counts of murder in connection with the incident. He was subsequently arrested on March 1.
By March 2, detectives also charged 33-year-old Abdou Seye with two counts of murder related to the case. On Sunday, Mr. Seye was found and arrested in Detroit, MI, by agents from SOFAST and the U.S. Marshals.
Columbus homicide detectives traveled to Detroit to conduct an interview with Mr. Seye. Presently, he is held in the Wayne County Jail, Michigan, awaiting extradition to Franklin County.
Yardley Police Make Arrest for Weapons and Drug Charges
Yardley Police Make Arrest for Weapons and Drug Charges
**Yardley, PA** – The Yardley Borough Police Department has announced the arrest of a 30-year-old man from Garfield, NJ, for multiple offenses, including weapons and drug charges. The arrest stems from an incident that occurred on March 2, after a traffic stop for speeding.
During the traffic stop, the officer discovered marijuana, leading to the driver’s arrest and subsequent release after processing. The vehicle was impounded following this incident. On March 4, a search warrant executed on the vehicle led to the discovery of a handgun with an altered serial number and additional drug paraphernalia.
On March 6, an arrest warrant was issued for the suspect. Nearly a year later, on March 4, the Falls Township Police Department apprehended the individual.
Officers from Yardley Borough assumed custody of the suspect, who was processed, arraigned, and taken to Bucks County Jail. Bail was set at 10% of $250,000. The charges include possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, possession of a firearm with an altered serial number, carrying a weapon without a license, and drug possession.
Wilkes-Barre Police Arrest Man for Trespassing and Drug Possession
Wilkes-Barre Police Arrest Man for Trespassing and Drug Possession
**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department dealt with a case of criminal trespass on Tuesday. At 1:37 pm, officers received a report about individuals trespassing on South River Street property.
Upon reaching the 400 block of South River Street, police observed William Milligan attempting unauthorized entry into a residence. The property’s owner confirmed Milligan’s prior trespass and stated he was forbidden from being on the premises.
Following his detention, a search revealed Milligan had various suspected narcotics. He was then transported to City Headquarters for processing and arraignment.
Wilmington Crash Leads to Arrest for Vehicular Homicide
Wilmington Crash Leads to Arrest for Vehicular Homicide
**Wilmington, DE** – The Delaware State Police have arrested Marvis Branch, 58, of Wilmington, Delaware, in connection with a fatal head-on collision that occurred on Tuesday morning on I-495. The crash resulted in the death of a 43-year-old man from Bear, Delaware, who was driving a Toyota Corolla.
The accident happened around 12:22 a.m. when Branch, operating a 2004 Lexus RX300, was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of I-495 near Edgemoor Road. The Lexus, reportedly at high speed, collided head-on with the oncoming Toyota in the left lane.
The Toyota driver was declared dead at the scene. Authorities are withholding the individual’s identity until family members have been notified.
Branch was taken to a local hospital for injuries incurred in the accident. Law enforcement officers noted signs of impairment during their investigation. Branch faces charges including Vehicular Homicide 2nd Degree, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving on the Wrong Side of the Roadway, and Failure to Have Required Insurance. He has been detained on a $27,700 cash bond.
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Utica Police Arrest Local Man for Drug Possession
Utica Police Arrest Local Man for Drug Possession
**UTICA, NY** – On Sunday at approximately 11:00 PM, officers from the Crime Prevention Unit of the Utica Police Department stopped several individuals on the 900 block of Oswego St.
During the stop, officers identified one individual with an outstanding warrant. This individual was taken into custody, and a search revealed a large quantity of suspected heroin in his possession.
The detainee, Angel Gonzalez, age 29, was transported to the Utica Police Department. An investigator from the Special Investigations Unit assessed the situation and confirmed the narcotics were at a felony level quantity.
Gonzalez has been charged with three counts: Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the third degree, fourth degree, and seventh degree.
Domestic Dispute Leads to Arrest in Wilkes-Barre
Domestic Dispute Leads to Arrest in Wilkes-Barre
**WILKES-BARRE, PA** – A domestic dispute involving terroristic threats and assault was reported on Jenks Lane.
The incident occurred on February 26th, 2025, at 9:06 PM, involving Skyler Williams, 36, and a 32-year-old female victim, both residents of Wilkes-Barre, PA. Officers responded to a residence following a call about a domestic dispute.
According to the victim, a verbal altercation escalated when Williams allegedly struck her in the face with his head. The victim reported that Williams placed his hands around her neck, threatening to kill her.
The victim managed to escape and contact emergency services. Williams was subsequently arrested and taken to City Headquarters, where he was processed and arraigned.
Wilkes-Barre Police Make Arrest After Man Violates Protection Order
Wilkes-Barre Police Respond to PFA Violation
**WILKES-BARRE, PA** – On February 27, 2025, at 5:04 p.m., Wilkes-Barre City Police were called to a business on South Main Street in response to an alleged PFA violation. The reporting indicated a verbal altercation between two individuals.
The involved parties include a 57-year-old defendant, Norman Strohach, and a 24-year-old female victim, both residents of Wilkes-Barre, PA. The victim reported that Strohach appeared at her workplace, contravening an active protection order.
Upon verifying the validity of the PFA, police took Strohach into custody without incident. He was then transported to City Headquarters for processing and arraignment.
Domestic Assault Incident Leads to Arrest in Utica, NY
Domestic Assault Incident Leads to Arrest in Utica, NY
**UTICA, NY** – On February 27, Utica Police and Fire units responded to a domestic assault call at a residence on Scott Street. The incident involved a female victim who alleged she was attacked by her husband.
Upon arrival, officers met with the victim who claimed that an argument with her husband escalated, leading her to hide in a bathroom. The victim reported that she attempted to escape but was struck multiple times in the head with a wooden object, resulting in lacerations and pain.
The Utica Fire Department transported the victim to Wynn Hospital for treatment. In accordance with New York State’s mandatory domestic violence arrest laws, the husband, identified as Michael Leggett, 57, was arrested at the scene.
Leggett was brought to the Utica Police Department and charged with Assault in the Second Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree, and Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree.