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Knife threat, street assault, and trespass: Three arrested in separate Cumberland incidents

Breaking Local News ReportApril 22, 20250

CUMBERLAND, MD — Cumberland police arrested three individuals Monday in separate incidents involving assault and trespassing, including a man who allegedly threatened to stab a resident with a kitchen knife. At approximately 9:00 p.m. on April 21, officers responded to the 200 block of Baltimore Avenue for a disturbance involving 72-year-old Terry Rodger Davis. According to police, Davis was initially warned not to cause further issues after being found intoxicated. Moments later, a resident reported that Davis was threatening them. Officers said Davis exited a home holding a large kitchen knife and pointed it at the victim. He was ordered

NYPD hunts suspect in Harlem anti-Asian hate crime assault

Breaking Local News ReportApril 21, 20250

MANHATTAN, N.Y. — Police are searching for a suspect wanted in connection with an anti-Asian hate crime that left two people injured during a violent confrontation inside a Harlem business earlier this month. The attack took place on Sunday, April 6, at approximately 2:35 p.m. inside a commercial establishment at 2419 7th Avenue, within the confines of the 32nd Precinct, according to the NYPD. A 42-year-old woman and a 48-year-old man were inside the store when they were approached by an unidentified individual who began making anti-Asian remarks. The suspect then pulled the female victim’s hair and dragged her to

Off-duty FDNY EMT busted for assault in Staten Island arrest

Breaking Local News ReportApril 19, 20250

STATEN ISLAND, NY — An off-duty FDNY Emergency Medical Technician was arrested Friday night and charged with assault following an incident in the 123rd Precinct, according to police. Ashly Floridia, 30, was taken into custody at approximately 8:31 p.m. on April 18. Authorities confirmed she has been charged with assault in the third degree. The NYPD said the arrest occurred near the Tottenville and Charleston neighborhoods of Staten Island. Further details regarding the circumstances of the alleged assault were not immediately disclosed. Floridia is currently employed by the New York City Fire Department as an EMT. Her duty status at

Man arrested after daytime assault draws crowd in Cumberland

Breaking Local News ReportApril 14, 20250

CUMBERLAND, MD — A 24-year-old man was arrested Saturday after Cumberland Police responded to an assault in progress on Columbia Street that drew the attention of bystanders, authorities said. Disturbance draws police response Police were called to the first block of Columbia Street at approximately 12:02 p.m. on April 12 for reports of an active assault. When officers arrived, they found a male and female involved in a heated altercation that had attracted several witnesses. The male, later identified as Eric Leighton Christopher Brewington of Cumberland, was immediately detained due to his disorderly behavior at the scene. Following an investigation,

Dentist pleads guilty to assault for groping patient during treatment

Breaking Local News ReportApril 12, 20250

PAOLI, PA — A Wayne-based dentist pleaded guilty Thursday to simple assault by physical menace after admitting to inappropriately touching a female patient during a 2024 appointment, the Chester County District Attorney’s Office announced. Key Points Incident occurred during dental appointment The assault took place on January 3, 2024, at Main Line Dental Aesthetics in Paoli. The victim was receiving treatment for Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction, or TMJ, when James Godorecci, the treating dentist, touched her breasts and nipples under her shirt and bra, according to the agreed-upon facts in court. Godorecci, who now faces professional and legal consequences, received two

Deadly assault in Oxon Hill; Suspect arrested after victim dies from head injuries

Breaking Local News ReportApril 11, 20250

OXON HILL, MD — A 55-year-old man has died more than a week after suffering severe head trauma in a violent assault outside a business, prompting homicide charges against the suspect already in custody. Key Points Assault turned homicide investigation The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit has taken over the investigation following the death of Thomas Johnson IV, of Washington, D.C. Johnson was assaulted on April 2 around 9:50 a.m. in the 2300 block of Iverson Street in Oxon Hill. Officers arriving on the scene found him outside a business with life-threatening head injuries. He succumbed to those

Baltimore cops hunt suspect in robbery and sexual assault spree

Local News ReportApril 11, 20250

BALTIMORE, Md. — Investigators are asking for the public’s help identifying a person connected to two commercial robberies, including one that involved a sexual assault, both occurring in the downtown Baltimore area. Key Points Incidents occurred one month apart The first incident happened March 9, 2025, around 3:42 p.m. in the Unit block of Saint Paul Street. Police said the suspect committed a commercial robbery at that location before fleeing the area. One month later, on April 9 at approximately 8:55 a.m., investigators said the same individual is believed to be involved in another commercial robbery — this time on

Do you know him? Sexual assault suspect sought in Baltimore

Breaking Local News ReportApril 11, 20250

BALTIMORE, Md. — The Baltimore Police Department is requesting assistance in identifying a suspect connected to two separate commercial robberies, including one that also involved a sexual assault, authorities announced Thursday. Key Points Robbery, assault incidents under investigation According to police, the most recent incident occurred on Wednesday morning at 850 Park Avenue and involved both a robbery and a sexual assault. Investigators believe the same individual may also be connected to a March 9 commercial robbery at a different location. The earlier case took place just after 3:40 p.m. in the unit block of Saint Paul Street. Authorities have

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

Migrant child assault offender arrested by ICE after Fairfax County refused to honor detainer

Breaking Local News ReportApril 8, 20250

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — A convicted Guatemalan sex offender illegally residing in the U.S. was arrested by federal authorities in Falls Church last week, following a multi-agency operation involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and three federal law enforcement agencies. Key Points Ander Cortez-Mendez, 21, was taken into custody April 2 by ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations Washington, D.C., with assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration; and the Diplomatic Security Service. He had previously been convicted in Virginia of engaging in consensual sexual intercourse with a minor. ICE officials said Cortez-Mendez entered

Wellsville man charged with felony assault and child endangerment after East Fassett Street incident

Local News ReportApril 8, 20250

WELLSVILLE, NY — A 27-year-old Wellsville man was arrested Friday in connection with a violent incident that occurred earlier this week on East Fassett Street, according to the Wellsville Police Department. Key Points Police say Dominic J. Slocum was taken into custody on Friday and faces multiple charges, including Assault in the Second Degree, a Class D felony. He is also charged with Menacing in the Third Degree and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, both misdemeanors. The charges stem from an incident reported on March 31 on East Fassett Street. Authorities have not released details about the nature of

ICE Boston arrests migrant for child assault in Massachusetts

Breaking Local News ReportApril 7, 20250

REVERE, MA — A Guatemalan national living in the United States illegally was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Revere after being charged with assaulting a child and a family member, officials announced Monday. Key Points Arrest follows local criminal charges ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston took 46-year-old Cosme De Leon-Barrios into custody after his arrest by Revere Police on Jan. 27 for charges including assault and battery on a child with injury and assault and battery on a family member. Following his release from local custody, ICE officers arrested De Leon-Barrios and placed

DC cops seek suspect in assault caught on cam

Local News ReportApril 4, 20250

WASHINGTON, DC – Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect linked to a simple assault that took place earlier this week in the 500 block of E Street, Southwest. The incident occurred on April 1, 2025. The Metropolitan Police Department released a public alert and is seeking assistance from anyone who may recognize the individual captured in surveillance footage. The case is listed under report number CCN: 25047314. Police have not disclosed further details regarding the nature of the assault or whether the victim sustained any injuries. Anyone with information about the suspect is urged to contact

Queens Plaza subway attacker convicted of brutal hammer assault on commuter

Local News ReportApril 4, 20250

Queens Plaza Subway Attacker Convicted of Robbery and Assault

**Queens, NY** – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the conviction of William Blount for robbery in the first degree, assault in the first degree, and other charges. Blount attacked a woman with a hammer as she entered the Queens Plaza subway station in Long Island City in 2022, stealing her tote bag.

Blount, 60, whose last known address was in Manhattan, was convicted of assault, robbery, and weapon possession. He was acquitted of attempted murder charges following a six-week trial that began on February 24, presided over by Supreme Court Justice John Zoll. Sentencing is set for May 7, with a possible sentence of up to 25 years to life in prison.

During the February 2022 incident, Blount attacked a 58-year-old woman, causing her multiple skull fractures. The victim received medical attention, including a bilateral craniectomy, and suffered a broken finger among other injuries.

Investigation led to Blount’s arrest and the recovery of a hammer and the victim’s belongings at a residence in Long Island City. Video surveillance tracked Blount’s movements, and DNA evidence linked him to the crime. The case

ICE nabs Salvadoran gang assault convict after release from New York prison

Breaking Local News ReportApril 2, 20250

BUFFALO, N.Y. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a 32-year-old Salvadoran national on March 28 following his release from a state correctional facility in New York, where he served time for attempted murder and gang assault. Osmin Guevara-Ramirez, an undocumented immigrant, was taken into ICE custody immediately after completing a six-year prison sentence at the Wyoming Correctional Facility in Attica. He had been convicted by the Nassau County Supreme Court on September 3, 2021, and sentenced to imprisonment along with five years of post-release supervision. Guevara first entered the United States illegally near McAllen, Texas, on or about June

Columbus police seek suspect in brutal bar assault that left victim with broken jaw

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 31, 20250

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a violent assault inside a bar on North High Street that left a victim hospitalized with serious injuries. The incident occurred around 12:15 a.m. on Sunday, March 23, when a victim was punched in the mouth after asking the suspect not to smoke indoors, according to the Columbus Division of Police. The force of the blow caused the victim to suffer a broken jaw and seizures, requiring surgical treatment at a local hospital. Police released a photo of the suspect and are urging

Juvenile Arrested for Assault and Robbery of Pizza Delivery Driver

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 30, 20250

Juvenile Arrested in Connection with Assault and Robbery of Pizza Delivery Driver

**PITTSBURGH, PA** – Pittsburgh Police apprehended a juvenile following the robbery and assault of a pizza delivery driver that occurred on March 26, 2025, on Wymore Street.

The incident took place at approximately 1 a.m. on the 800 block of Wymore Street. Two masked individuals approached the victim, assaulting him with a pistol before taking his iPhone and wallet.

The juvenile, identified as Nae’Pear Clark, 16, of Pittsburgh, faces multiple charges. Clark’s charges include aggravated assault, robbery, conspiracy, theft by unlawful taking, possession of a firearm by a minor, and receiving stolen property. He was subsequently taken to Allegheny County Jail.

The investigation into this crime continues. Police are seeking any additional information related to the incident.

DC man indicted for New Year’s Day strangulation and assault of ex-girlfriend

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 30, 20250

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 24-year-old man has been indicted on multiple felony charges after allegedly strangling and assaulting his former girlfriend during a violent New Year’s Day encounter, federal prosecutors announced Friday. Byron Ajanel, of Washington, D.C., was indicted on March 26, 2025, on charges of strangulation, assault with significant bodily injury, and making threats, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Metropolitan Police Department. Ajanel is scheduled to be arraigned on May 13 before D.C. Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe. According to prosecutors, the assault occurred on January 1, 2025, during an argument between Ajanel and the victim.

Elmer Barranco charged with sexual assault in North Jersey

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 28, 20250

Key Points OAKLAND, N.J. — A Union City man has been charged with multiple sexual offenses and child endangerment following a joint investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Oakland Police Department, officials announced Friday. Elmer Barranco, 22, was arrested in Oakland after police responded to reports of a disturbance involving a juvenile in a vehicle. Authorities say the child, aged between 13 and 16, was found with Barranco, who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. Officials did not release Barranco’s immigration status or disclose whether or not there were active detainers for him with any

Assault Incident Leads to Arrest in Wilkes-Barre

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 27, 20250

Assault Incident Leads to Arrest in Wilkes-Barre

**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – On Thursday, an assault incident occurred on West Maple Street involving two local residents.

At approximately 7:25 a.m., officers from Wilkes-Barre City Police responded to a domestic dispute. Upon arrival, they encountered a 25-year-old female victim who reported a verbal altercation with a 27-year-old male defendant, identified as Kwame Griggs.

The victim stated the altercation arose due to the defendant returning home intoxicated. During the dispute, she alleged that the defendant struck her multiple times.

Following the victim’s report, Griggs was taken into custody. He was subsequently transported to City Headquarters for processing and arraignment.

Creep on the run: Newark police seek suspect in Elizabeth Avenue sex assault

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 27, 20250

NEWARK, N.J. — Newark Public Safety officials are asking for the public’s help identifying a man wanted in connection with a sexual assault reported Wednesday morning near Elizabeth Avenue and Vanderpool Street. According to Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr., the incident occurred around 9:18 a.m. when a woman walking in the area was approached by an unknown male who touched her buttocks before fleeing eastbound on Vanderpool Street. Key Points Detectives described the suspect as a Black male, approximately 20 to 25 years old, standing between 5’3″ and 5’6″ tall, weighing 120 to 145 pounds, with black hair.

Migrant Held on ICE Detainer in Toms River After Assault Charge

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 27, 20250

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A man arrested in Ocean County is being held without bail on charges of harassment and attempted assault, according to jail records released Thursday. He also has an active ICE detainer. The details of his assault charge were not made public at this time. Jonathan Valenzo was booked into the Ocean County jail on Wednesday and is facing two charges including creating an “inconvenient annoyance” and attempting to cause bodily injury to another person. The charges filed against him—graded as disorderly persons offenses—are classified as fourth-degree crimes in New Jersey. However, he could be held per

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

Watch: Monmouth County Teacher Arrested Who Had Sexual Relationship with Student Indicted

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 26, 20250

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County is reeling from yet another disturbing case of a teacher accused of sexual misconduct with a student. A grand jury has indicted Allison Havemann-Niedrach, a 44-year-old former special education teacher at Freehold Intermediate School, on multiple charges related to sexual crimes against a teenage student. This comes just months after Justin McGhee, a 35-year-old physical education teacher at Middletown North High School, was charged with second-degree sexual assault earlier this year, raising concerns about student safety in the region’s schools. Havemann-Niedrach, a resident of Jackson in Ocean County, faces a seven-count indictment announced by Monmouth