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Pittsburgh Police Arrest Suspect Wanted on Multiple Felony Warrants
Pittsburgh Police Apprehend Suspect Wanted on Multiple Felony Warrants
**Pittsburgh, PA** – On Wednesday, Pittsburgh Police’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit, assisted by the U.S. Marshals Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force, arrested 24-year-old Melik Johnson of Pittsburgh. He was detained on multiple felony warrants, including one related to a firearm robbery on August 7 in the 7500 block of Mulford Street.
Johnson faces charges including Robbery, Criminal Conspiracy, Theft by Unlawful Taking, and Possessing Instruments of a Crime. He is also tied to an incident on September 24 in the South Side Flats neighborhood involving a stolen vehicle.
During the September incident, police located the stolen vehicle but Johnson had fled. Officers recovered a firearm from the vehicle, resulting in additional charges for Johnson.
Related to this incident, Johnson is charged with Receiving Stolen Property, Carrying a Firearm without a License, and Fleeing from Police, among others. He was taken to Allegheny County Jail following his arrest.
Delaware State Police Arrest Suspect in January Tobacco Store Armed Robbery
Delaware State Police Apprehend Suspect in January Tobacco Store Robbery
**Newark, DE** – Delaware State Police have detained Unique Priestley, 26, of Newark, in connection with an armed robbery in January at the Four Seasons Tobacco Outlet.
On January 25 at approximately 10:35 a.m., authorities responded to the scene located at 638 Plaza Drive. A suspect, described as a black male, entered the establishment, confronted an employee with a knife, and took tobacco products. Before fleeing, the suspect physically struck the employee, though no injuries were reported.
The criminal investigation by Troop 2 Detectives led to the identification of Priestley as the offender. A warrant was subsequently issued for his arrest.
Detectives located and arrested Priestley Monday without incident. He was transported to Troop 2 and arraigned on a charge of Robbery 1st Degree. Priestley is currently held at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $35,000 cash bond.
Columbus Police Announce Arrest in Double Shooting, Murder
Columbus Police Conduct Investigation and Make Arrests in Shooting Case
**Columbus, OH** – On February 26, at approximately 4:36 p.m., police officers responded to a shooting in the 4100 block of Blakewell Lane. Upon arrival, they found 42-year-old Antwan Lewis and 31-year-old Harold Forrest III with gunshot wounds. Lewis was declared dead at the scene while Forrest was transported to a hospital but later pronounced dead.
On February 28, detectives charged 32-year-old Brandon Colbert with two counts of murder in connection with the incident. He was subsequently arrested on March 1.
By March 2, detectives also charged 33-year-old Abdou Seye with two counts of murder related to the case. On Sunday, Mr. Seye was found and arrested in Detroit, MI, by agents from SOFAST and the U.S. Marshals.
Columbus homicide detectives traveled to Detroit to conduct an interview with Mr. Seye. Presently, he is held in the Wayne County Jail, Michigan, awaiting extradition to Franklin County.
Two Dead in Severn Shooting, Police Investigating
Shooting Incident in Severn Claims Two Lives
**SEVERN, MD** – On Tuesday, at approximately 7:00 p.m., a shooting was reported in the 8100 block of Meade Village Road, resulting in the deaths of two men. Police officers arriving on the scene found two adult males with apparent gunshot wounds and administered medical aid until the Fire Department arrived. Derrick Purcell Ahmad McDonald, 23, of Severn, Maryland, was declared deceased at the scene, while Mack Samuel Galloway III, 28, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, later died at the hospital. Another 26-year-old male was injured by a metal fragment and transported to a trauma center for non-life-threatening injuries.
Officers subsequently identified a vehicle near Pioneer Drive and Jacobs Road with two males believed to be involved in the shooting. The passenger had a gunshot wound and was taken to Bay View Hospital for treatment, while the driver was not injured.
Detectives from the Homicide Unit assumed responsibility for the investigation, and collected numerous items of evidentiary value from both the crime scene and the vehicle. Several witnesses were interviewed to gather information, with preliminary findings suggesting that the incident was targeted and not random
$100,000 Lottery Ticket Sold in Odenton
Lottery Enthusiast Wins $104,438 Jackpot in Odenton
**Odenton, MD** – A lottery player from Odenton, known as “Ms. Anonymous,” has secured a $104,438 jackpot in the FAST PLAY Grand Progressive game. The win marks a milestone for the decade-long lottery participant, who has described playing the lottery as a potentially rewarding form of entertainment.
Over the years, “Ms. Anonymous” has favored games like Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5, and Multi-Match, previously winning a few thousand dollars. The Anne Arundel County resident’s big win was realized while purchasing a ticket from Lucky’s Deli & Market on Odenton Road.
The player stated she needed a moment to process the news after learning about her substantial jackpot prize. Choosing to keep the information mostly private, she celebrated discreetly with her adult son who accompanied her at the time.
Looking ahead, the jackpot winner plans to invest, save for her children’s future, and cover her graduate school expenses. Committed to philanthropy, she will also direct part of the winnings to her nonprofit organization’s mission. Meanwhile, Lucky’s Deli & Market will receive a $1,000 bonus for the sale of the
Drug Task Force Raid Yields Five Arrests in Poughkeepsie
Drug Task Force Raid Yields Five Arrests in Poughkeepsie
**Poughkeepsie, NY** – A narcotics investigation by the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force led to arrests at 7 Jones Street in the Town of Poughkeepsie following complaints about drug activity and overdoses. On Friday, Drug Task Force Agents purchased fentanyl and cocaine at the location, concluding in the arrest of five individuals.
Joseph Napolitano, 35, was apprehended for selling fentanyl and cocaine on multiple occasions. Napolitano faced charges of Criminal Possession and Sale of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree, which are class B felonies. He was later arraigned and released, ordered to report to probation.
The other four individuals arrested included Atrayu Felix, 29, Shane Turner, 31, and Jasmine English, 19, all wanted by the New York State Police for narcotics-related offenses. They were turned over to the state police. Robert Cann, 30, wanted by the NYS Parole, was taken to Dutchess County Jail.
The Drug Task Force, with assistance from the Town of Poughkeepsie Police, remains committed to combatting
