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Man Charged with Burglary at Teaneck High School
Man Charged with Burglary at Teaneck High School
**Teaneck, NJ** – On Thursday, staff at Teaneck High School reported a suspected burglary and theft, with discoveries indicating that someone had entered classrooms earlier in the day. A missing reusable shopping bag led to the review of surveillance footage, revealing a man present during the night and early morning.
The video showed an adult male entering the building through an unlocked door at 8:49 p.m. on Wednesday, while a Board of Education meeting was underway. The footage displayed the man navigating various school locations until he exited at 5:42 a.m. on Thursday.
During this period, Teaneck Police responded to two burglary alarms, at 12:42 a.m. and 1:36 a.m, which reported perimeter breaches. Officers checked the building’s exterior, finding it secure with no signs of entry or presence inside.
Following a police investigation, detectives identified the suspect as Ryon Reid, who allegedly took the missing bag. Reid was charged with burglary, third-degree theft, and a disorderly persons offense.
Four Plead Guilty in New York City Public Schools Bid Rigging
**New York, NY** – Four defendants, including the companies Transcend BS LLC and Clark & Garner LLC and their respective owners, admitted guilt in a bid rigging case in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The case involves procurement consulting services for New York City Public Schools.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, Transcend BS LLC and its owner, Victor A. Garrido, based in Peekskill, New York, along with Clark & Garner LLC and its owner, Donald Clark Garner II, from Brooklyn, New York, pleaded guilty to violating Section 1 of the Sherman Act. This violation involves manipulating bids related to contracts for services with New York City schools.
Court documents reveal that from November 2020 to at least January 2023, Garrido, Garner, and their companies submitted false bids, making Transcend appear as the lowest bidder. The scheme resulted in over $707,000 in work orders for NYC Public Schools, with an estimated loss of $141,511 suffered by the NYC Department of Education.
Beyond the bid rigging, Garrido and Garner have agreed to repay the New York State Department of Labor for improperly received unemployment benefits. They previously worked for NYC Public Schools before establishing
Attorney General Bondi Announces Three Charged for Tesla Property Attacks
Attorney General Announces Charges for Tesla Property Attacks
**WASHINGTON, D.C.** – Attorney General Pamela Bondi announced charges against three individuals accused of destructive acts targeting Tesla properties using Molotov cocktails.
According to Bondi, the defendants will face legal action for setting Tesla cars and charging stations on fire. The Attorney General emphasized the Department of Justice’s zero tolerance for what she termed acts of domestic terrorism against Tesla.
In detail, one defendant was apprehended after deploying approximately eight Molotov cocktails at a Tesla dealership in Salem, Oregon, while armed with a suppressed AR-15 rifle. A second defendant faced arrest in Loveland, Colorado, after an attempt to ignite Teslas; materials for further incendiary devices were also found in their possession.
Lastly, a third defendant in Charleston, South Carolina was accused of defacing Tesla charging stations with offensive messages about President Trump before setting them ablaze. Each defendant now confronts serious charges, entailing sentences of five to 20 years in prison.
Motorcycle Crash Results in Fatality in Virginia Beach
Motorcycle Crash Results in Fatality in Virginia Beach
**VIRGINIA BEACH, VA** – The Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) responded to a crash involving a motorcycle on March 11, 2025, at 6:33 p.m. The incident occurred on the 2300 block of London Bridge Road.
The motorcycle driver, Justin Thacker, a 44-year-old resident of Virginia Beach, was immediately transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Thacker sadly passed away due to his injuries on March 19, 2025.
The VBPD Traffic Safety Unit is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this crash. Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to contact Traffic Safety at (757) 385-4606 or submit anonymous tips via Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or P3Tips.com.
Sheriff’s Office Responds to Multiple Incidents in Stafford County
Sheriff’s Office Responds to Multiple Incidents in Stafford County
**Stafford, VA** – The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office reported a series of incidents on Tuesday, including assault and larceny cases.
Deputies E.T. Osborn and T.W. Jenkins responded to America’s Best Value Inn on Warrenton Road on Monday at 4:49 p.m. following a fight prompted by a verbal altercation over music. Surveillance footage captured the incident, leading to three individuals being charged with assault by mob. A 45-year-old male suspect is being held on a $2,000 bond, a 41-year-old female suspect on a $1,000 bond, and a 20-year-old male suspect was released on personal recognizance.
Later at 5:18 p.m., Deputy C.D. Quebedeaux addressed a disturbance at Walmart on Village Parkway. A female suspect caused a scene at the pharmacy drive-through, where she threw a glass bottle at staff, which shattered on the ground. The suspect, known to the staff, was identified, and warrants for simple assault and disposing of trash on private property were obtained.
Earlier in the day at 2:33 p.m., Deputy F.C. O’Neill
Newport News Police Seek Public’s Help in 7-Eleven Double Murder Case
Newport News Police Seek Public’s Help in Double Homicide Case
**Newport News, VA -** The Newport News Police Department is again seeking public assistance in the ongoing investigation of a double homicide that occurred at the Kiln Creek 7-Eleven on June 15, 2022. Authorities are particularly interested in speaking with individuals who have previously provided information about the case.
On Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at approximately 11:46 p.m., police were dispatched to a reported suspicious situation at a business located on the 1400 block of Kiln Creek Parkway. Upon arrival, they discovered two adult males with gunshot wounds inside the establishment. The victims, identified as 52-year-old Preyas Patel and 35-year-old Logan Edward Thomas, were pronounced dead at the scene.
The 7-Eleven Corporation is now offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest related to this case. Individuals with knowledge about the incident or who can identify relevant persons are encouraged to contact Detective Rogers at 757-928-4219. This reward is separate from the Virginia Peninsula Crime Stoppers reward, and anonymity is not maintained for those seeking the 7-Eleven reward.
To submit anonymous
Fire at Frederick Street Under Investigation by Stamford Fire Marshal
Fire at Frederick Street Under Investigation by Stamford Fire Marshal
**Stamford, CT** – On Wednesday at 7:47 pm, the Stamford Fire Department responded to a grill fire that had spread to the rear of a house at 28 Frederick Street.
Engine 4 from the Shippan firehouse reached the location in three minutes and observed heavy smoke from the back of the multifamily home. The crew extinguished the exterior blaze and detected that the fire had spread into the rear exterior wall, prompting the use of additional hoses inside the house.
The house’s occupants had evacuated on their own. Firefighters rescued a dog from the second floor, unharmed. The fire was declared under control at 8:34 pm with no reported injuries.
Due to the significant damage caused, the American Red Cross assisted in relocating two families. The incident brought 35 firefighters, command, and support personnel, with scene support from Stamford EMS and Stamford PD. The fire’s cause is under investigation by the Stamford Fire Marshal’s office.
New York Man Charged for Attempted Murder in Attack at Walkill Hospital
**Monroe, NY -** Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler reported the arraignment of Christopher Morgan, 40, of Monroe, on Tuesday in Orange County Court. Morgan faces charges including Attempted Murder in the Second Degree and multiple counts of assault following an incident on March 6 that involved the attack of a healthcare provider at a hospital in Wallkill.
Court documents indicate that Morgan was a patient in Garnet Medical Center’s behavioral health unit when he allegedly assaulted his psychiatrist, taking her identification badge. Morgan fled but was apprehended in Port Jervis the next day. The victim sustained significant injuries, and Morgan has been remanded to the Orange County Jail with several bail options available.
District Attorney Hoovler expressed gratitude to the New York State Police and other local law enforcement agencies for their role in apprehending Morgan. He commented on the importance of ensuring a safe working environment for healthcare providers and the commitment to pursuing violent offenders.
The case is being handled by Senior Assistant District Attorney Nicholas Mangold. Authorities emphasize that the charges are allegations, and Morgan is presumed innocent until proven guilty. A conference is scheduled for May 5.
Japanese Hino Motors Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Auto Parts Into U.S.
Hino Motors Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy and Fraud Charges
**Detroit, MI** – U.S. District Court Judge Mark A. Goldsmith has accepted Hino Motors, Ltd.’s guilty plea to a one-count criminal charge for engaging in a long-term conspiracy to defraud the U.S. government and consumers and illegally smuggling goods. The court imposed a $521.76 million criminal fine and a five-year probation period, including a prohibition on importing diesel engines into the United States. A $1.087 billion forfeiture money judgment was also issued against Hino.
Court records reveal that between 2010 and 2019, engineers at Hino Motors submitted falsified applications for engine certification approvals, violating the Clean Air Act. The engineers manipulated emissions test data and submitted fraudulent information, resulting in false fuel consumption values. Over 105,000 non-compliant engines were imported and sold between 2010 and 2022, primarily for heavy-duty trucks.
Acting Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson expressed that Hino’s actions gave it an unfair advantage and generated over $1 billion in proceeds. The Justice Department is committed to enforcing emissions standards and addressing fraud. Acting U.S. Attorney Julie Beck emphasized the importance of
MS-13 Gang Member Manuel Erazo Alvarado Indicted for Murder in Maryland
Federal Indictment for Murder in Aid of Racketeering Announced
**Annapolis, MD** – A federal grand jury has indicted Manuel Erazo Alvarado, known as Castigo, 46, and Erick Guillen Pleitez, also known as Kilo, for murder in aid of racketeering. The indictment was returned on February 13, and both defendants have made their initial appearances in the U.S. District Court in Baltimore, with Erazo Alvarado appearing on Thursday and Guillen Pleitez on March 6.
Court documents describe MS-13, also known as La Mara Salvatrucha, as an international criminal organization with roots in El Salvador, operating in Maryland and across the United States. In 2017, the defendants were allegedly involved in activities such as narcotics distribution, extortion, and acts of violence as members or associates of MS-13 in Maryland. On or about August 29, 2017, they reportedly participated in a murder to reinforce their positions within the gang. If convicted, they face either a mandatory life sentence or the death penalty.
The announcement was made by notable law enforcement officials, including Matthew R. Galeotti from the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S
New York Federal Jury Convicts Florida Man of Mail Fraud
Federal Jury Convicts Florida Man of Mail Fraud
**Central Islip, NY** – A federal jury in Central Islip, New York, has found Phillip Priolo, 61, a resident of Hallandale Beach, Florida, guilty of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and four counts of mail fraud. Priolo was charged in November 2021 for running a mass mailing fraud scheme that defrauded thousands, mostly elderly individuals, by promising them false prizes.
During the trial, evidence demonstrated that from March 2015 to December 2016, Priolo and his partners mailed millions of misleading prize notices. These notices falsely claimed recipients had been chosen for a significant cash prize, contingent upon paying a fee. Instead of the promised reward, payees received nothing, confirming that the mailings were mass-produced and not personalized.
Both the Department of Justice’s Consumer Protection Branch and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service emphasized their commitment to protecting elderly citizens from such fraudulent schemes. Acting Assistant Attorney General Yaakov Roth acknowledged the thorough investigation by the Postal Inspection Service, and Inspector in Charge Eric Shen stressed the vulnerability of older demographics to financial exploitation.
Priolo will face sentencing later this year before U.S. District Judge Nusrat Jahan Choudh
Two Dorchester County Men Arrested for Arson
Two Dorchester County Men Arrested for Arson
**DORCHESTER COUNTY, MD -** Deputy State Fire Marshals have arrested two Dorchester County men, Paul Ellwood (43) and Edwin Krell (46), for arson in connection with a fire set in early March. The fire occurred in a duck blind at Bluff Point in Hoopersville.
An investigation into the incident determined that the fire was intentionally set, causing $2,000 in damages to the duck blind. The Hoopers Island Volunteer Fire Company responded with five firefighters and controlled the fire in 32 minutes. Before their arrival, the fire had spread to the surrounding marshland.
Ellwood and Krell were identified as suspects, and arrest warrants were issued once sufficient probable cause was established. They were arrested without incident while driving on Smithville Road in Taylor’s Island. The suspects appeared virtually before a court commissioner at the Dorchester County Detention Center and were released on a $5,000 bond.
Both men face charges of second-degree arson, conspiracy to commit second-degree arson, and first and second-degree malicious burning, along with reckless endangerment. If convicted, they could face a maximum penalty of up to 44 years in prison
MS-13 Leader Francisco Javier Roman-Bardales Arraigned on Multiple Charges
MS-13 Leader Arraigned on Multiple Charges
**Brooklyn, NY** – A leader of the MS-13 gang, Francisco Javier Roman-Bardales, was arraigned earlier today on charges related to directing the gang’s illegal activities in the U.S., El Salvador, and other countries over two decades. Roman-Bardales, a 47-year-old from Ahuachapán, El Salvador, had been a fugitive for nearly three years and was recently apprehended and expelled by Mexican authorities.
Roman-Bardales is accused of holding a significant leadership position within MS-13’s organizational structure, which spans several countries. In the related case of United States v. Henriquez, et al., a grand jury previously indicted 14 members. Extradition requests for 11 defendants have been submitted and are pending.
The indictment alleges activities that include violent acts aimed at influencing Salvadoran government policies and expanding territory through intimidation and violence. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York has prosecuted numerous MS-13 members, accounting for over 80 murders in the region since 2009.
Roman-Bardales faces multiple charges, including racketeering and narco-terrorism conspiracies. He was
Brooklyn Teacher Sentenced for Child Exploitation
Former Brooklyn Teacher Sentenced for Child Exploitation
**Brooklyn, NY** – A former Brooklyn math teacher has been sentenced to seven years in prison following a guilty plea to charges of using a child in a sexual performance and endangering the welfare of children. Winston Nguyen, 38, admitted to persuading teenage students from four independent schools in Brooklyn to send him sexually explicit images. He assumed the persona of a young teen and used Snapchat to engage in sexual conversations with his victims.
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced the sentence on Wednesday. The defendant, previously employed at Saint Ann’s School in Brooklyn Heights, must register as a sex offender upon his release. The victims, aged 13 to 15, attended elite schools and were targeted between October 2022 and May 2024.
Nguyen used two Snapchat accounts under the aliases “hunterkristoff” and “haircutbongos” to interact with six children, pretending to be a teenage boy. He sent nude images and videos to his victims and compelled them to send back content of themselves engaged in sexual acts. These accounts were traced to IP addresses linked to Nguyen’s Harlem residence.
The case was investigated by KCDA Detective Investigators along with the District Attorney