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Columbus Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspects in Robbery and Assault

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Columbus Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspects in Robbery and Assault

**Columbus, OH** – The Columbus Division of Police is seeking assistance from the public to identify four individuals captured in images connected to a robbery and assault incident that took place on Thursday, October 17.

At approximately 11:46 PM, three victims disembarked from an Uber on the 1700 block of N. High Street. During this time, one suspect attempted to communicate with a female victim, subsequently throwing an object at her and shouting. Another victim who intervened faced physical assault from the four suspects, resulting in him being punched and kicked until he collapsed.

Property was forcibly removed from the victims, with one victim’s belongings being kicked down the sidewalk. Another victim sustained a head injury, allegedly from a tire iron attack, while trying to intervene. The injured parties were later transported to OSU Hospital with serious head lacerations.

Central Ohio Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for tips leading to the suspects’ arrest or indictment. Tips can be submitted anonymously by contacting Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-TIPS (8477).

Manville Man Found Guilty on Multiple Charges in Assault Case

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Manville Man Found Guilty on Multiple Charges

**SOMERVILLE, N.J.** – A Somerset County jury convicted Junior Suriel-Gonzalez, 38, of Manville, N.J. of multiple charges on Monday following a week-long trial. The charges include third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, and disorderly persons simple assault. Assistant Prosecutor Ryan A. Quiñones, assisted by Litigation Paralegal Tiffany Gordon, represented the State.

The incident occurred on February 11, during a Super Bowl Sunday event at a Manville bar. Suriel-Gonzalez was asked to leave the establishment and subsequently armed himself with a beer bottle. He attacked an employee by swinging the bottle over their head. Suriel-Gonzalez was later subdued and removed from the premises before fleeing in his vehicle.

He was arrested by the Manville Police Department several blocks away in the early hours of February 12. The sentencing for Suriel-Gonzalez is set for January 10, 2025, where he could face up to five years in New Jersey State Prison.

The State expressed gratitude toward the Manville Police Department, the Bound Brook Police Department, and

Suspect Arrested for Sexual Assault in Galloway Township

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Suspect Arrested for Sexual Assault in Galloway Township

**Galloway Township, NJ** – The Galloway Township Police Department reported the arrest of a suspect involved in a sexual assault case with a minor following an investigation prompted by a complaint.

Sunday, officers from the department initiated an investigation after receiving allegations against an adult male for engaging in sexual activity with a female under 16. Cell phone evidence obtained by the police corroborated the victim’s statements, leading to search warrants being issued for the suspect’s phone, vehicle, and place of business, Everest Gymnastics in Galloway Township.

The investigation resulted in the arrest of 51-year-old Matthew A. Shriver from Brigantine, NJ. He was charged with multiple offenses including Aggravated Sexual Assault and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Shriver is currently held at the Atlantic County Justice Facility awaiting a court date.

The department has emphasized its commitment to addressing sexual assault cases, particularly those involving juveniles. They encourage individuals to report incidents to their office, available 24/7 at the provided contact number. All charges are currently accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Teacher’s Aide Charged After Alleged Assault on Special Needs Student

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Teacher’s Aide Charged After Alleged Assault on Special Needs Student

**White Oak, PA** – A teacher’s aide has been charged following an incident at Francis McClure Elementary School in White Oak, according to the Allegheny County Police Department. The General Investigations Unit investigated a report alleging the aide assaulted a 5-year-old male student with special needs.

The investigation determined the incident happened on the playground on November 7 at around 11:45 a.m. Video footage shows the aide, identified as 53-year-old Amy Kevicki, grabbing the child by the neck and pushing him to the ground. Kevicki then ignored the child and walked towards the building. No injuries were reported.

After working with the district attorney’s office, detectives have charged Kevicki with misdemeanor simple assault, misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child, and summary harassment.

Woman Arrested on Multiple Warrants Including Child Assault Charge

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Woman Arrested on Multiple Warrants Including Child Assault Charge

**Pittsburgh, PA** – The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a woman with addresses in Pittsburgh and Irwin. The woman, Carley Johnson, was apprehended on warrants including an aggravated assault charge involving a child.

Carley Johnson, 27, has been a fugitive since April after not appearing in Westmoreland County Court for robbery and simple assault charges. She also faces charges from Mt. Lebanon for prostitution, a theft charge from West Mifflin, and an aggravated assault charge in Pittsburgh where the victim is a 2-year-old boy.

Detectives received information this week leading to Johnson’s location in the West End of Pittsburgh. On Thursday, at approximately 8:30 a.m., detectives approached a residence on Crucible Street.

Upon entry, they found Johnson hiding under a stack of blankets. She was taken into custody without incident and is now in the Allegheny County Jail.

Union City Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of a Minor

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Union City Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of a Minor

**Union City, NJ** – Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced the arrest of Edgar Fernando-Gomez in relation to an investigation of sexual contact with a 6-year-old girl.

On Wednesday, authorities from the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit detained Fernando-Gomez, a Union City resident, after the reported incident. The charges against him include Sexual Assault by Contact and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

Fernando-Gomez, aged 48, was taken into custody at his home and is currently held at the Hudson County Correctional Facility. The alleged incidents occurred on May 19 in Jersey City, and the accused is reportedly known to the victim.

Prosecutor Suarez acknowledged the Special Victims Unit’s efforts in the investigation and arrest. The public is urged to report any sexual offenses to the office’s Special Victims Unit at 201-915-1234. The charges remain accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Wilkes-Barre Police Respond to Assault Incident

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Wilkes-Barre Police Respond to Assault Incident

**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department reported an assault incident that took place on Wednesday. Officers responded to a domestic dispute at Reno Court at 8:13 p.m.

The incident involved defendant Hailey Ford, 23, from Wilkes-Barre Township, and a 23-year-old male victim from Wilkes-Barre. The victim told officers that a verbal altercation with Ford resulted in him being punched in the face with a closed fist.

Upon inspection, officers confirmed the victim had injuries consistent with his account of the event. Following this, Ford was detained and transported to City Headquarters for further processing and arraignment.

Brooklyn Man Receives 10-Year Sentence for Subway Assault

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Brooklyn Man Receives 10-Year Sentence for Subway Assault

**Brooklyn, NY** – A Brooklyn man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for attacking a stranger on a subway with a kitchen knife and then repeatedly kicking him. The assault followed a verbal exchange where the victim asked the attacker to lower his voice.

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced the sentence handed down to 33-year-old Sadam Adames of Brownsville. Adames received his sentence from Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Heidi Cesare on Monday. He was convicted of first-degree attempted assault last month after a jury trial.

The incident occurred on September 13, 2022, at approximately 12:40 p.m. on a number 2 train traveling through Brooklyn. Adames, who was screaming profanities into his phone, was asked by a 49-year-old passenger to quiet down, leading to the violent altercation.

Adames attempted to stab the victim in the stomach but ended up stabbing him in the back during a struggle. The victim fell to the floor after being knocked onto the seats, where he was kicked in the face multiple times. Paramedics treated the victim at the scene before he was taken to Methodist Hospital for further care.

Assault Incident Leads to Arrest in Wilkes-Barre

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Assault Incident Leads to Arrest in Wilkes-Barre

**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – On Monday, Wilkes-Barre City Police responded to a hospital report of an assault victim in the emergency room.

The incident, recorded under IRC number 240228672, occurred on October 21st at 9:26 PM, at North River Street. The individuals involved were the 33-year-old defendant, Malcolm Perry from Wilkes-Barre, and a 32-year-old female victim also from Wilkes-Barre.

According to police, the altercation began when the victim and Perry were at a Sheetz location. The situation escalated in the victim’s vehicle, where Perry allegedly damaged the car’s rearview mirror and struck the victim multiple times while driving through Wilkes-Barre.

The victim managed to drop Perry off at his residence before seeking medical attention at the hospital. After receiving treatment for her injuries, the police took Perry into custody, and he was later taken to City Headquarters for arraignment.

Attempted Robbery and Assault Reported in Pittsburgh

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Attempted Robbery and Assault Reported in Pittsburgh

**Pittsburgh, PA** – Zone 6 officers responded to an incident on the 3300 block of Allendale Street on Sunday involving an attempted robbery and assault. The victim reported the event occurred after her arrival home from work, shortly past 3:45 a.m.

According to the victim, two males approached her as she parked her vehicle on the parking pad behind her residence. One male attempted to steal her purse from behind, pulling on the strap around her neck. The suspect struck her on the head with an open hand, knocking off her glasses, while trying to seize the purse.

The assailant eventually abandoned the attempt and fled with the second male, retreating down Felbinger Way towards Stanhope Street. The victim declined medical care following the incident.

The suspect is described as a young male, about 5’5″ tall, thin, donning a black hoodie, black pants, and black shoes with a red Nike logo. Authorities request anyone with information or video evidence to contact Zone 6 plainclothes detectives at (412) 937-3051.

Police Make Arrest in Wilkes-Barre Assault

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Assault Incident Leads to Arrest in Wilkes-Barre

**WILKES-BARRE, PA** – An assault was reported in Wilkes-Barre on October 17th, involving 45-year-old Alex Vigo from Hanover Township and a 39-year-old victim from Wilkes-Barre.

The incident occurred at South Main Street at 12:55 PM. Officers arrived after being dispatched to the South Main Plaza, where they contacted the victim.

According to the victim, Vigo approached her, stated a threatening remark, and tried to hit her with a collapsible baton. She protected herself by blocking the assault with her arm, and Vigo then fled the scene.

The victim informed officers that Vigo was a former roommate whom she had evicted. Vigo was subsequently found and taken into custody near 15 South Main Street, transported to City Headquarters for processing, and held for arraignment.

Cumberland Police Report Assault and Theft Incidents

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Cumberland Police Report Assault and Theft Incidents

**Cumberland, MD** – The Cumberland City Police responded to two separate incidents involving assault and theft on Thursday. Both incidents resulted in arrests and subsequent legal proceedings.

On Thursday at approximately 4:45 PM, officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Bond Street for an assault report. They made contact with the victim who reported being assaulted by Brendan O’Toole. Officers noted injuries consistent with the victim’s account, and O’Toole was arrested and taken to the Allegany County Detention Center. He was later released on personal recognizance.

In a separate incident on the same day at about 6:30 AM, police responded to a theft complaint at a business on the 400 block of Virginia Avenue. The manager reported that Logan Frye had stolen items and fled, despite being previously banned from the premises. Officers found Frye nearby, arrested him, and he was held on a $1,000 bond after a hearing before a District Court Commissioner.

Brendan Riley O’Toole, 22, of Cumberland, MD, was charged with second-degree assault. Logan Reece Frye, 25, of Cumberland, MD, was charged with theft of