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Virginia Beach Police Respond to Fatal Bicycle Accident

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Virginia Beach Police Respond to Fatal Bicycle Accident

**VIRGINIA BEACH, VA** – Officers from the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) responded to a fatal accident involving a bicyclist on Indian River Road shortly after 3:43 p.m. on November 14.

Investigators found that the bicyclist, identified as Colin Sutton, age 49, from Virginia Beach, exited the sidewalk and failed to yield to oncoming traffic. Sutton was hit by a vehicle while attempting to cross the road.

Both Sutton and the vehicle’s driver were transported to a hospital. Sutton succumbed to his injuries, while the driver sustained minor injuries. No charges are expected in connection with the incident.

VBPD Chief Paul Neudigate extended condolences to Sutton’s loved ones and urged pedestrians and cyclists to adhere to traffic signals and use crosswalks. Authorities continue to investigate the crash and urge anyone with information to contact the VBPD Traffic Safety Unit or Crime Solvers.

Three Arrested in Rehoboth Beach Drug Bust

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Three Arrested in Rehoboth Beach Drug Bust

**Rehoboth Beach, DE** – Delaware State Police have taken three individuals into custody on felony drug charges following the execution of a search warrant at a hotel in Rehoboth Beach. Eric Howell, 49, of Rehoboth Beach, Trevor Harmon, 32, of Lewes, and Elizabeth Hone, 23, of Rockville, Maryland, were all arrested as part of the operation.

On Tuesday, law enforcement officials from the Sussex County Drug Unit and the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force conducted the search at the Rodeway Inn and Suites. The warrant was issued after investigating Howell’s involvement in distributing narcotics from the hotel. Howell attempted to dispose of narcotics upon seeing detectives, but all three suspects were apprehended without further incident.

During the search, detectives found 11.78 grams of crack cocaine, 0.15 grams of heroin, $310 in suspected drug money, and digital scales. Howell now faces multiple charges, including intent to distribute and tampering with evidence, and is held on a $34,500 bond.

Harmon and Hone also face charges related to conspiracy and drug paraphernalia possession. While Harmon is held on a $2,

Howard Beach Squatter Arrested on Multiple Charges

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Howard Beach Home Burglary Indictment

**Queens, NY** – Laurel Bay has been indicted on charges of burglary, criminal trespass, and additional crimes for unlawfully occupying a vacant single-family home in Howard Beach. The property, vacated since 2012, was managed by its out-of-state homeowner. Neighbor reports to the police about suspicious activities led to Bay’s arrest.

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz emphasized the legality of entering and staying in a property without consent, stating the defendant attempted to claim the home unjustly. Bay now faces serious charges thanks in part to alert neighbors who reported the situation.

On Tuesday, Bay, a 49-year-old resident of 198th Street in Hollis, was arraigned on a five-count indictment. The charges include burglary in the second degree and criminal trespass in the second degree. Supreme Court Justice Toni Cimino has set the court date for November 26, with a potential maximum sentence of 15 years if Bay is convicted on the top count.

The arrest occurred after an eyewitness saw Bay moving items at 8:40 p.m. on July 18. Upon police arrival, she was exiting the premises, leading to her first arrest and a desk appearance ticket. A