SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Springfield man, Melvin L. Rankin, has been charged following an alleged incident in which he reportedly shot at, threatened, and robbed …
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — Marvin Alexander De Leon Siguenza, 36, of Rockville, has been arrested and charged with stalking and fourth-degree sexual assault following an incident …
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City Emergency Medical Technician was arrested Saturday evening and charged with multiple offenses, the NYPD confirmed. Gregorio Belmont, …
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, …
EDISON, N.J. — Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Edison Police Chief Thomas Bryan announced Thursday that 31-year-old Faton Boqolli of Edison has been charged …
HARRISBURG, PA — A Pike County magisterial district judge has been charged with indecent assault and related offenses following an incident at a Milford-area barber …
GLASGOW, Del. — Delaware State Police have arrested 28-year-old Fidel Villatoro-Martinez of Newark in connection with a fatal two-vehicle crash Tuesday night that left one …
ROCKVILLE, Md. — A 44-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a vehicular assault last month in which multiple people were intentionally …
CUMBERLAND, Md. — A 31-year-old man from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, was arrested Monday following a violent home invasion and assault in Cumberland, Maryland, police said. The …
PHILADELPHIA — Police are searching for several suspects involved in an assault that injured a 25-year-old man during the early hours of New Year’s Day …
MIDDLESEX, N.J. — A man has been taken into custody and charged with multiple offenses, including aggravated assault and unlawful possession of a weapon, according …
EDGEWATER, Md. — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects involved in a serious assault on a juvenile that occurred on January …
Man Convicted of Sexual Assault of a Minor in Butler County
**HARRISBURG, PA** — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the conviction of a Butler County man for sexually assaulting a pre-teen child. The conviction follows charges against 45-year-old Shaun Sheffer, who was accused in 2023 after a Statewide Investigating Grand Jury made recommendations against multiple Jehovah’s Witnesses members.
Sheffer was convicted this week on three counts of rape, including the rape of a person with a mental disability, as well as three counts of indecent assault. His sentencing is scheduled for February.
Attorney General Henry highlighted the vulnerability of the victim based on their age and mental disability. Henry expressed gratitude to the grand jurors, the trial jurors, and the victim for their roles in the proceedings.
The charges were part of the 49th Investigating Grand Jury’s findings, with the abuse occurring between 1995 and 2000 in Butler County. Testimonies revealed that Sheffer was a close acquaintance of the victim, who was between seven and 12 years old during the assaults. The case was led by Senior Deputy Attorney General Alicia Werner.
HARRISBURG, PA – Robert David Fenton, 55, a former youth pastor from Bradford County, has pleaded guilty to charges of aggravated indecent assault and statutory …
ALBANY, N.Y. — A 53-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a December assault on Madison Avenue, while State Police continue to investigate a …
BUCKS COUNTY, Pa. — A Pennsylvania woman has pleaded guilty to multiple charges after falsely accusing a man of attempted rape and kidnapping, leading to …
PHILMONT, NY — The New York State Police are actively searching for 34-year-old William M. Metz of Claverack, NY, in connection with a violent gang …
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in an assault aboard a …
MANHATTAN, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City corrections officer was arrested Tuesday evening in Manhattan on assault charges, police said. Nicholas Osbourne, 38, was …
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An off-duty firefighter with the New York City Fire Department was arrested Monday night in Brooklyn on an assault charge, police said. …
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 …
QUEENS, NY — An NYPD officer was arrested and charged with assault in Queens, police confirmed. Javaughn Rowe, a 30-year-old NYPD police officer, was taken …
Man Charged with Jersey City Home Invasion and Assault
**JERSEY CITY, NJ** – A 47-year-old man has been charged in connection with a sexual assault and home invasion in Jersey City as announced by Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez. These incidents reportedly occurred on Sunday, January 5, and charges were filed on Thursday, January 9.
Jermaine Adams faces several charges including Aggravated Sexual Assault, Home Invasion Burglary, Aggravated Assault, and Aggravated Arson. He also faces charges of Terroristic Threats and Criminal Restraint. At the time of charging, Adams was already detained at Hudson County Correctional Facility on an unrelated matter.
The investigation, which was conducted by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and Jersey City Police Department, was aided by the new in-house DNA laboratory. This facility played a crucial role in expediting the case.
The incident was reported shortly before 7 p.m. on January 5, when Jersey City Police responded to a home invasion on McAdoo Avenue. The female victim was found with injuries sustained after being assaulted and was treated at a local hospital. Anyone wishing to report a sex crime is encouraged to contact
NEWARK, NJ — The Newark Department of Public Safety is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted in connection with an aggravated …
QUEENS, NY — Four men have been indicted for assaulting and robbing a 69-year-old homeless man on a Manhattan-bound 7 subway train in December, Queens …
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 …
PITTSFIELD, MA — Tyrone Jones of Pittsfield has been sentenced to up to four years in state prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges stemming …
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Teofelo Reyes Lima of Ocean County was arrested on January 7, 2025, and is being held without bail on charges of …
WASHINGTON, DC — A New Year’s Day attack in Northwest DC that left a victim hospitalized is being investigated as a possible hate crime, and …
UNION CITY, N.J. — A Union City police sergeant was arrested Tuesday on charges of filing a false report after claiming he was assaulted during …
Hudson County Officials Investigate Jersey City Assault
**JERSEY CITY, NJ** – The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit is currently investigating a sexual assault case in Jersey City. The incident was reported to have occurred on Sunday, January 5, at a residence on McAdoo Avenue.
The Jersey City Police Department received notification of the home invasion shortly before 7 p.m. Upon their arrival, officers found a female victim who stated that an unknown male had entered her home through a window. The victim reported that she was physically and sexually assaulted and is now receiving medical treatment at a local hospital for multiple injuries.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the case. The investigation is ongoing with collaboration between the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and the Jersey City Police Department.
Authorities are requesting anyone with information or who wishes to report a sex crime to contact the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit at 201-915-1234. All provided information will be treated as confidential.
Incident Leads to Arrests in Myrtle Beach
**Myrtle Beach, SC -** On Tuesday, two individuals were arrested in connection with an assault incident that escalated into a barricaded situation in Myrtle Beach. The incident occurred at 1201 Rosehaven Dr., prompting a police response at approximately 9:04 a.m.
Jennifer Gail Gatling, 75, has been charged with obstructing justice. Michael James Gatling, 38, faces charges of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature.
Myrtle Beach Police Department reported that the two individuals were taken into custody safely by 2:33 p.m. Traffic on Hwy. 15 was rerouted due to the active situation, and the public was advised to avoid the area.
The police department encouraged anyone with information regarding the case to reach out at 843-918-1382, referencing case number 25-000149. Updates related to the situation are available on the department’s social media platforms.
Hospital Assault Leads to Charges After Patient Release
**Utica, NY -** On December 25th, Utica Police officers responded to a reported assault at Wynn Hospital. Staff reported an incident where a patient allegedly assaulted a nurse by grabbing her hair and throwing her to the ground.
Following the assault, the patient kicked and hit the nurse while continuing to pull her hair. Due to being admitted to the psychiatric ward at the time, the patient could not be immediately charged.
On December 31st, the patient, identified as 23-year-old Tyehsa Bowman from Utica, was released from care. Subsequently, she was charged with assault in the second degree.
BALTIMORE — Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest related to a sexual assault that occurred on December 24 …
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A New Year’s Day assault in the 800 block of H Street has led to the arrest of a 44-year-old man, with …
BROOKLYN, Md. — Six individuals, including five juveniles, were arrested on New Year’s Day following an altercation with police during a traffic stop on Ritchie …
TRENTON, NJ — A 51-year-old Trenton man has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl during a prayer service in the city, …
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A 41-year-old Wilkes-Barre man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a woman and threatening her with a firearm during a domestic dispute …
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — An off-duty NYPD officer was arrested early Thursday morning in Staten Island and charged with third-degree assault, police said. Nicholas Scorie, …
BRONX, NY — A 36-year-old man was assaulted and robbed early Saturday morning in a violent attack near 1406 Ogden Avenue, according to police. The …
MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — A Maryland man has been sentenced to 41 years in New Jersey state prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl …
CUMBERLAND, Md. — Officers with the Cumberland Police Department made several arrests Friday, December 20, following separate incidents involving trespassing, controlled substances, and assault across …
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A Jackson Township man was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in state prison for aggravated assault stemming from a 2023 car …
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Police are investigating an early morning assault on North Franklin Street in which a man forced his way into a residence and …
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Police have arrested a suspect connected to a robbery and assault that occurred last month in Northwest D.C., where victims were threatened …
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — A domestic violence suspect was arrested after a foot pursuit on December 14, during which Atlantic City police officers discovered a …
COLUMBIA, PA – A 43-year-old man from Columbia, Robert Jeffrey Fink Jr., has waived his preliminary hearing, propelling his case concerning the alleged sexual assault …
NEW YORK, NY — A 75-year-old New York City Department of Education employee was arrested Monday afternoon and charged with third-degree assault, police said. The …
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A 57-year-old man was arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly assaulting a woman during a domestic dispute at a Carey Avenue residence, …
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Police are investigating an alleged assault that took place Sunday evening at the Intermodal Bus Terminal on South Washington Street, where a …