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Yardley Police Make Arrest for Weapons and Drug Charges

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Yardley Police Make Arrest for Weapons and Drug Charges

**Yardley, PA** – The Yardley Borough Police Department has announced the arrest of a 30-year-old man from Garfield, NJ, for multiple offenses, including weapons and drug charges. The arrest stems from an incident that occurred on March 2, after a traffic stop for speeding.

During the traffic stop, the officer discovered marijuana, leading to the driver’s arrest and subsequent release after processing. The vehicle was impounded following this incident. On March 4, a search warrant executed on the vehicle led to the discovery of a handgun with an altered serial number and additional drug paraphernalia.

On March 6, an arrest warrant was issued for the suspect. Nearly a year later, on March 4, the Falls Township Police Department apprehended the individual.

Officers from Yardley Borough assumed custody of the suspect, who was processed, arraigned, and taken to Bucks County Jail. Bail was set at 10% of $250,000. The charges include possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, possession of a firearm with an altered serial number, carrying a weapon without a license, and drug possession.

State Grand Jury Makes Decision on Fatal Accident Involving NJ Trooper

State grand jury makes decision on fatal accident involving nj trooper

State Grand Jury Decision on Fatal Accident Involving NJ Trooper

**TRENTON, NJ** — A state grand jury has voted against filing criminal charges in the case of Raul L. Diaz, a 59-year-old cyclist from Long Valley, New Jersey. The incident involved a collision with a New Jersey State Police officer on February 5 just after 6:00 a.m. in Hackettstown.

The Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) conducted an investigation, presenting findings to a grand jury in line with the Independent Prosecutor Directive of 2019. Evidence reviewed included surveillance and body-worn camera footage, radio transmissions, a crash report, photographs, and autopsy results. On February 24, the grand jury decided not to indict NJSP Sergeant First Class Kesene Grier.

According to the investigation, Sergeant Grier was driving an unmarked state police SUV and collided with Diaz on an electric bike at the intersection of Willow Grove Street and Brook Hollow Drive. The collision occurred when Diaz applied the brakes abruptly, causing him to overturn and be struck by Grier’s vehicle.

Following the crash, Sergeant Grier alerted dispatch and provided assistance to Diaz until emergency services arrived. Diaz was pronounced dead at Hackett

Man Arrested on Warrant in Wilkes-Barre

Man arrested on warrant in wilkes-barre

Man Arrested on Warrant in Wilkes-Barre

**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – Elijah Behm, 45, from Pottsville, was apprehended by officers following the discovery of an outstanding arrest warrant.

On Tuesday, at approximately 2:57 PM, officers on patrol approached Behm near Blackman and Hazle Streets. The officers were informed during the investigation of Behm’s active arrest warrant.

The warrant had been issued by the Luzerne County Sheriff’s Office. Following his apprehension, Behm was taken into custody and transported to the Luzerne County Correctional Facility.

Theft Reported at Parkview Circle in Wilkes-Barre

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Theft Incident Reported at Parkview Circle in Wilkes-Barre

**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – A theft was reported on March 4, 2025, at an apartment located at 300 Parkview Circle. The incident occurred at 3:28 PM when officers responded to a call regarding the theft.

The victim, a 41-year-old resident of Wilkes-Barre, reported that a perishable package delivered from “Meals America” was unlawfully taken. Surveillance footage captured the suspect, Jalen Murray, 21, also from Wilkes-Barre, taking the package.

Murray was later located by officers, taken into custody, and transported to City Headquarters for processing. The haul of the package is part of the ongoing investigation by local authorities.

Florida Dentist Sentenced for Threatening Public Figures

Florida dentist sentenced for threatening public figures

Florida Dentist Sentenced for Threatening Public Figures

**Tampa, FL** – A Florida dentist was sentenced to two years in prison for making threats to public figures, an election official, and others over several years. Richard Glenn Kantwill, 61, from Tampa, initially made these threats between September 2019 and July 2020.

Court documents reveal Kantwill sent over 100 threats via social media, email, and text, targeting individuals based on their political commentary. The targets included an author, a religious figure, and a television personality. From April 2022 to April 2024, Kantwill sent additional threats to four public figures, including an election official in another state in February.

In November, Kantwill pleaded guilty to four counts of interstate transmission of a threat. The case was announced by officials from the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and the FBI.

The FBI conducted the investigation, while the prosecution was led by Trial Attorney Aaron L. Jennen of the Criminal Division’s Public Integrity Section and Assistant U.S. Attorney Abigail K. King for the Middle District of Florida, with support from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado.

Wilkes-Barre Police Arrest Man for Trespassing and Drug Possession

Wilkes-barre police arrest man for trespassing and drug possession

Wilkes-Barre Police Arrest Man for Trespassing and Drug Possession

**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department dealt with a case of criminal trespass on Tuesday. At 1:37 pm, officers received a report about individuals trespassing on South River Street property.

Upon reaching the 400 block of South River Street, police observed William Milligan attempting unauthorized entry into a residence. The property’s owner confirmed Milligan’s prior trespass and stated he was forbidden from being on the premises.

Following his detention, a search revealed Milligan had various suspected narcotics. He was then transported to City Headquarters for processing and arraignment.

Germantown Man Sentenced for Child Abuse

Germantown man sentenced for child abuse

Germantown Man Sentenced for Child Abuse

**Frederick, MD** – In Frederick County Circuit Court, Tre Anthony Garrett, age 33, from Germantown, MD, was sentenced by Judge Joanmarie Raymond Brubaker. Garrett received a 30-year sentence with 15 years suspended in the Division of Corrections for first-degree child abuse and neglect of a minor.

The case began on January 5, when Frederick County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to Frederick Health Hospital. They were investigating reports of child abuse involving a 2-year-old with severe injuries, including multiple brain bleeds and skull fractures. The child was transported to Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Medical evaluations suggested non-accidental trauma.

The child’s mother reported she was running errands, leaving the child with Garrett, the child’s father. Upon her return, Garrett was spotted with the child wearing weather-inappropriate clothing. When confrontation failed, the mother called 9-1-1. Garrett was later found by police without the child. Approximately ten hours post the initial 9-1-1 call, Garrett’s mother brought the child to the hospital. The investigation concluded the injuries occurred while the child was under Garrett