Assault

Luzerne County man charged with sexual assault of a minor

Luzerne County man charged with sexual assault of a minor

HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Luzerne County man faces charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a child he communicated with through Facebook messages. Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the arrest and charges on Tuesday.

William James Christian Jr., a board member at the Lehigh & Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum, was taken into custody on Tuesday. He is charged with multiple offenses, including unlawful contact with a minor, indecent assault, and disseminating explicit sexual material to a minor.

Bail for Christian, 30, from Dupont, was set at $125,000 during his arraignment on Tuesday. As a condition of his bail, he is prohibited from having internet access, unsupervised contact with minors, and involvement with the model railroad museum.

“This defendant used a common interest — enthusiasm for trains — to groom and prey on a young person,” Attorney General Sunday stated. “The defendant is charged with soliciting sexual messages from the victim, and assaulting them, over a period of many months.”

Investigators revealed that Christian exchanged messages with a 15-year-old over a year. The messages varied from discussions about model trains to sexual comments and imagery. The physical assaults reportedly

Queens Plaza subway attacker convicted of brutal hammer assault on commuter

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

Juvenile Arrested for Assault and Robbery of Pizza Delivery Driver

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.

Assault Incident Leads to Arrest in Wilkes-Barre

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.

Arrest Made in Wildwood Crest Sexual Assault Investigation

Arrest Made in Wildwood Crest Sexual Assault Investigation

**Cape May County, NJ** – Cape May County authorities announced the arrest of Michael J. Lupacckino from Wildwood Crest in relation to sexual assault allegations. The joint investigation was carried out by the Wildwood Crest Police Department Detective Division and the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office, Special Victims Unit.

On Monday, the Wildwood Crest Police Department received information about Lupacckino’s alleged involvement in multiple sexual assault incidents that commenced in October. Consequently, this led to the initiation of a combined investigative effort.

Investigations involved witness statements, forensic evidence, and search warrants at Lupacckino’s residence, culminating in charges including aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, and two counts of possession of a controlled dangerous substance. Lupacckino is currently detained at the Cape May County Correctional Facility as legal proceedings continue.

Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland remarked on the cooperation between local law enforcement departments and the ongoing efforts to ensure community safety. Authorities urge anyone with further information or those potentially victimized to contact the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit or the Wildwood Crest Police Department.

Road Rage Incident Ends With Smashed Window, Assault and Arrest in Delaware

Road Rage Incident Sparks Assault Investigation in New Castle

**New Castle, DE** – The Delaware State Police are investigating an assault following a road rage incident that took place last week on North Dupont Highway.

On Tuesday, at around 3:31 p.m., troopers were alerted to an alleged road rage-related assault on North Dupont Highway near Market Place. Reports indicate that a Subaru Forester was involved in a confrontation with a dark-colored pickup truck. When the Subaru stopped behind the pickup in the left turn lane, the truck’s driver approached the Subaru with an unknown metal tool, allegedly breaking the driver’s side window and striking the victim’s face. The suspect then returned to his vehicle and fled the scene.

The injured party, a 59-year-old man from New Castle, was assessed onsite by EMS personnel. The suspect is described as an older white male, though additional details about the suspect or the vehicle remain unavailable.

Delaware State Police continue to investigate the incident and request anyone with information to contact Trooper J. Zitofsky at 302-834-2620. Information can also be relayed via the Delaware State Police’s Facebook or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333. Assistance from the

Virginia Man Arrested for Felony Assault in Delaware

Virginia Man Arrested for Felony Assault in Delaware

**Rehoboth Beach, DE** – Delaware State Police arrested Charles Gehman from Lynchburg, Virginia, for felony assault in Rehoboth Beach. The incident occurred on Saturday morning.

On March 8, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m., there was a noise report from a protest near Popeye’s on Coastal Highway. During the response, officers discovered a 65-year-old man had been assaulted in the parking lot. The victim sustained minor injuries following a dispute over traffic and parking. Charles Gehman was identified as the suspect.

After the assault, Gehman left in a gray Toyota Corolla with Virginia license plates. Troopers located both the vehicle and Gehman shortly afterward, leading to his arrest without incident.

Gehman was charged at Troop 7 and arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 3. He was released on a $4,000 unsecured bond. The charge listed is Assault 2nd Degree Causing Injury to a Person over 62, classified as a felony.