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Two More Charged in Toms River Shooting After Former High School Athlete charged with Attempted Murder

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Two Ocean County men have been charged with three counts of attempted murder in connection with a January 13 shooting that targeted a residence occupied by an adult and two children, authorities announced Friday. Lyjhahn Cromartie, 19, of Lakehurst, and Shazir Vallade, 20, of Lakewood, were identified as suspects following an investigation by the Toms River Township Police Department, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit. On January 13, 2025, at approximately 1:55 a.m. Officers from the Toms River Township Police Department responded to the area of

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Former Navy Sailor Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy and Attempted Attack

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Former Navy Sailor Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy and Attempted Attack

**Chicago, IL** – In a significant development, former Navy sailor Xuanyu Harry Pang has pleaded guilty in a federal court in Chicago to plotting an attack on Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, Illinois, on behalf of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The plea was entered on Tuesday in a U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and subsequently unsealed.

Court documents reveal that in the summer of 2021, Pang engaged with a person in Colombia about collaborating with Iranian actors to avenge the death of Qasem Soleimani, an IRGC Quds Force general killed by the U.S. military in 2020. The FBI, through a covert employee posing as a Quds Force affiliate, initiated contact with the Colombian individual, ultimately connecting with Pang.

The communications focused on potential targets, including Naval Station Great Lakes and other locations in Chicago. In fall 2022, Pang met with an FBI associate, providing photos, videos of the Naval Station, two U.S. military uniforms, and a cell phone intended for use as a detonator test.

Pang remains in custody without bond and awaits sentencing, facing a maximum

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New York woman sentenced to 18 years for arson, attempted robbery

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SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. – A Suffolk County woman convicted of setting fires at multiple homes in Hampton Bays and attempting an armed robbery was sentenced Tuesday to 18 years in prison, prosecutors said. Amanda Burnside, 42, of East Quogue, was found guilty of arson and attempted arson for trying to set fire to three homes in November 2023, one of which was occupied by four people. Prosecutors said she poured gasoline on a wicker bench and ignited it using burning papers before being arrested by Southampton Town police. Just hours after being released from custody following her arraignment, Burnside entered

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Queens man sentenced to 15 years for rooftop rape, attempted murder

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QUEENS, N.Y. — A Jamaica man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the brutal sexual assault and attempted murder of a woman on a rooftop in 2023, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Tuesday. Jerson Vasquez, 25, pleaded guilty in January to second-degree attempted murder, first-degree rape, and third-degree patronizing a person for prostitution. He was sentenced by Supreme Court Justice Michelle Johnson to 15 years in prison, followed by 10 years of post-release supervision. Vasquez will also be required to register as a sex offender upon his release. “A dangerous sexual predator, who carried out a

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New Jersey cop hospitalized after a shocking ambush attack; Suspect faces attempted murder charges

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CAMDEN, N.J. — A Camden County police officer is in critical but stable condition after being stabbed in the neck during an unprovoked attack while conducting a business check, authorities said. The assault occurred Sunday at approximately 5:54 p.m. near Broadway and Chestnut Street. The officer, a military veteran with two years on the force, was rushed to Cooper University Hospital, where he remains hospitalized. The suspect, identified as Richard Dennis, 38, of Sicklerville, was apprehended minutes later near South 7th Street and Kaighn Avenue. Following an investigation, Dennis was charged with first-degree attempted murder, multiple counts of aggravated assault,

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Philadelphia police searching for armed and dangerous teen wanted for attempted murder

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PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Jayvonne Solomon, who is wanted for attempted murder, aggravated assault, and firearms violations in connection to a shooting that occurred on April 5, 2023. Authorities said the shooting took place at 9:28 p.m. on the 700 block of Jackson Street. Solomon, described as a Black male, 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing approximately 140 pounds, is considered armed and dangerous. His last known address was on the 1600 block of North 30th Street, and police say he is known to frequent the area of

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Police investigate attempted robbery, shooting, and armed assault in Anne Arundel County

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GLEN BURNIE, Md. — Authorities are investigating multiple violent incidents in Anne Arundel County, including an attempted robbery, a shooting, and an armed assault that resulted in arrests. On February 14, at approximately 3:30 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of Greenway SE in Glen Burnie for a reported attempted robbery. Police said three male suspects approached an adult male victim, asked for money, and then assaulted him in an attempt to take his cash. The suspects fled without taking any property. Two days later, on February 16, officers responded to the 700 block of Biddle Road in Glen

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Woman attacked in attempted rape in Brooklyn

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NEW YORK — Police are searching for a man wanted in connection with an attempted rape and robbery that took place Tuesday morning in Brooklyn’s 84th Precinct. According to the NYPD, the attack occurred around 10:50 a.m. near Montague Street and Henry Street. A 51-year-old woman was standing in the lobby of a building when an unidentified man approached her, forced her into a basement stairwell, and assaulted her. The suspect punched the victim, attempted to rape her, and stole her chain, cellphone, and purse before fleeing on foot toward Henry Street. The victim suffered facial lacerations, scratches, and bruising

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Attempted murder suspect found hiding in Baltimore hotel

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BALTIMORE, MD — A man accused of a 2024 shooting in the Northwest District that left a 25-year-old critically injured has been arrested, officials said. Joseph Edwards, 24, of Baltimore, was taken into custody on February 4 at a hotel in Baltimore County. Investigators determined he was responsible for shooting the victim in the 3100 block of West North Avenue on April 23rd of last year. The victim, who was found with a gunshot wound around 11:23 p.m. that night, was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. His current condition has not been released. Edwards was booked into the

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Englewood man arrested for attempted murder, weapon offenses

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ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — A 61-year-old Englewood man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder and multiple weapon offenses after allegedly firing a gun inside a residence, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced Friday. Police responded to a private home on Knickerbocker Road at approximately 1:28 p.m. on January 31 following reports of an armed disturbance. Investigators determined that Tyrone A. Prioleau discharged a firearm inside the residence, firing in the direction of two individuals before fleeing the scene. Neither victim was struck, and no injuries were reported. A joint investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit

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Baltimore Police Nab Attempted Murder Suspect in Eastern District Shooting

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BALTIMORE, MD — A 58-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred in Baltimore’s Eastern District in November, according to the Baltimore Police Department. Raynard Venable, of Baltimore, was taken into custody on February 2, 2025, by Warrant Apprehension detectives in the 800 block of East 22nd Street. He has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and was transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility. The shooting took place on November 29, 2024, following a dispute between Venable and a 57-year-old victim in the 2500 block of East Oliver Street. After being shot, the victim fled

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Two 13-year-olds shot during botched attempted car theft in Philadelphia

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PHILADELPHIA — Two 13-year-old boys were shot during an attempted vehicle robbery in the city’s 12th District on Tuesday evening, police said. The shooting occurred at approximately 6:13 p.m. near 5900 Windsor Street. A 911 call reported multiple gunshots in the area, and responding officers found the two teenagers wounded. One victim suffered a gunshot wound to the buttocks, while the other was shot in the upper thigh. Both were transported by police to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in stable condition. A man at the scene told authorities that the gunfire erupted during an alleged attempt to steal a

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Former Lacey Township track star jailed on multiple murder and attempted murder charges

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OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — A former Lacey Township High School track star has been incarcerated in Ocean County on multiple counts of murder and attempted murder, according to inmate records. Javir Kymire Askew-Mayweather was booked on February 4, 2025, and is being held without bail. Court records indicate he is facing three counts of first-degree murder under New Jersey statute 2C:11-3A(1) and multiple charges of criminal attempt under statute 2C:5-1A(1). Police have not disclosed the nature of charges against Mayweather at this time. Askew-Mayweather, once a standout athlete in Lacey Township’s track and field program, now faces serious felony charges.

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Maryland man convicted of attempted murder in I-95 road rage shooting

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PIKESVILLE, Md. — A Maryland man has been found guilty of attempted murder and weapons charges following a road rage shooting on Interstate 95 in Howard County, officials announced Friday. Quwan Lamar Gordon was convicted after a three-day jury trial in Howard County Circuit Court. The charges stem from an August 12, 2024, incident in which he fired a gun during a highway confrontation. Gordon, who is also facing narcotics and weapons charges in Baltimore County, remains in custody at the Baltimore County Detention Center. His sentencing will be scheduled after a pre-sentence investigation. Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Roland

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New York Firefighters Interupt Attempted Homicide Incident at Utica Home

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UTICA, N.Y. — Three Utica firefighters intervened in a violent home invasion Friday morning, preventing a woman from being stabbed and restraining the suspect until police arrived. At approximately 10:15 a.m., Utica Fire Department personnel Captain Justin Valenta, Firefighter Brian Hogan, and Firefighter Matthew Buttenschon were conducting building inspections on Grant Street when they were alerted to a disturbance nearby. A homeowner requested help as two men were fighting in a driveway next door. As firefighters attempted to separate the individuals, one of the men suddenly sprinted toward the homeowner’s closed front door and dove headfirst through the glass, shattering

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ICE arrests Mexican national in New York on attempted murder charge

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NEW YORK — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested a Mexican national in New York on charges of attempted murder and assault, according to an ICE announcement. The individual was taken into custody on January 28 by ICE’s New York Field Office. Officials stated that the arrest is part of ongoing efforts to detain individuals accused of violent crimes and remove those unlawfully present in the United States. Authorities have not released further details about the alleged crime or the circumstances leading to the arrest. ICE has emphasized that cases involving serious criminal charges are reviewed on a

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Atlantic City man arrested for attempted murder after shooting child’s mother

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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — A 39-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting the mother of his child early Tuesday morning, the Atlantic City Police Department reported. Officers responded to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center at approximately 2:48 a.m. after a 32-year-old woman was dropped off at the emergency department with a gunshot wound. The individual who brought her to the hospital fled immediately, police said. The victim, an Atlantic City resident, was treated for serious injuries. Using surveillance footage, officers located the suspect’s vehicle, which had blood on it, near the first block of South Iowa Avenue.

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Queens man pleads guilty to rape, attempted murder in 2023 rooftop assault

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QUEENS, N.Y. — A Jamaica man pleaded guilty Friday to charges of rape, attempted murder, and patronizing prostitution in connection with a violent daytime assault on a woman in August 2023, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced. Jerson Vasquez, 25, of 170th Street, admitted to luring the victim to a rooftop in Jamaica, where he attacked her after responding to a Facebook Marketplace prostitution advertisement. “This was a brazen and brutal daytime attack,” District Attorney Katz said. “Thanks to her brave testimony, we were able to charge this defendant with rape and attempted murder.” According to court records, on August

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Police investigate attempted sex offense and home invasion in Crofton

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CROFTON, Md. – Authorities are investigating a home invasion and attempted sex offense that occurred early Thursday morning at an apartment complex in the 1600 block of Park Ridge Circle. Anne Arundel County police responded to the scene at approximately 1:30 a.m. after receiving a report from an adult female victim. According to police, an unknown suspect entered the victim’s residence and assaulted her. Investigators believe the suspect’s intent was to commit a sex offense. Officers, along with K-9 units and aviation support, conducted an extensive search of the area but were unable to locate the suspect. The department’s Evidence

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Two students charged with attempted murder after Meade High School stabbing

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FORT MEADE, Md. – Two students at Meade High School were arrested and charged with attempted murder following a stabbing that left a 17-year-old student hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, authorities said Friday. The incident occurred on January 23, 2025, at approximately 10:10 a.m., in a second-story bathroom at the school, located at 1100 Clark Road. A school resource officer (SRO) discovered the victim, a 17-year-old male, suffering from multiple stab wounds. The officer called for medical assistance and administered aid while the school initiated a lockdown. Detectives from the Anne Arundel County Police Criminal Investigation Division responded to the scene,

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Man arrested for Rockville vehicular assault charged with attempted murder

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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 struck by a dark-colored SUV. The suspect, identified as Walter Giovanni Marquez-Aviles of Gaithersburg, Maryland, was apprehended Thursday morning in Hyattsville after an investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The incident occurred on December 14 at approximately 2:36 p.m., when Rockville City Police responded to reports of multiple pedestrians being struck by a vehicle at 199 East Montgomery Avenue. Authorities quickly determined the act was intentional, prompting a joint investigation by the Rockville City Police

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Police seek suspect in attempted robbery in the Bronx

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BRONX, NY — Police are searching for a man accused of attempting to rob a woman early Tuesday morning in the Morris Park section of the Bronx. Authorities reported that at approximately 3:15 a.m., a 30-year-old woman was at 641 Morris Park Avenue when an unidentified man approached her and forcibly took her cellphone. The victim managed to recover her phone, and the suspect fled the scene on foot, heading westbound on Morris Park Avenue. The victim was not injured during the incident, according to police. The suspect is described as a male with a medium complexion, standing approximately 5

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Off-duty NYCHA employee arrested for attempted grand larceny in Manhattan

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NEW YORK, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) employee was arrested Monday afternoon in Manhattan’s 5th Precinct, police said. Elijah Jones, 20, was taken into custody at approximately 1:05 p.m. and charged with attempted grand larceny in the fourth degree. Authorities have not disclosed specific details regarding the alleged incident leading to the arrest, which remains under investigation. Jones is employed by NYCHA, though the agency has not yet commented on the matter or indicated whether disciplinary action will follow.

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Police Search for Suspect in Attempted Bank Robbery in Annapolis

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ANNAPOLIS, MD — Authorities are searching for a suspect involved in an attempted robbery at the Wells Fargo Bank on Jennifer Road Thursday morning, according to the Annapolis Police Department. Police reported that around 10:45 a.m., a woman entered the bank, implied she had a handgun, and demanded money from a teller. No weapon was displayed during the incident, and the teller refused to comply. The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived. A search of the surrounding area did not lead to her capture. The suspect is described as a Black female in her mid-30s, approximately 5 feet 5

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Ocean County man sentenced to 18 years for attempted murder in 2023 stabbing

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TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Manchester Township man has been sentenced to 18 years in New Jersey State Prison for the attempted murder of a woman in a 2023 stabbing incident, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced Friday. Harry Bray, Jr., 37, received the sentence from Judge Kenneth T. Palmer following his guilty plea to attempted murder. Under the No Early Release Act, Bray must serve at least 85% of his sentence before becoming eligible for parole. On January 5, 2023, a Brick Township police officer discovered a woman suffering from multiple stab wounds near a disabled vehicle with

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