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Police Request Assistance in Locating Two Women for Investigation
Police Request Assistance in Locating Two Women for Investigation
**Newark, NJ** – Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. is asking for the public’s assistance in finding two women wanted for questioning in connection with an aggravated assault that occurred on Monday.
Tina Riggsbee, 36, and Christina Lalin, 35, are sought for questioning relating to the incident. Police responded to reported gunfire at Clinton Avenue and South 16th Street at approximately 12:36 p.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered a .45 caliber shell casing at the scene.
Surveillance footage captured an unidentified suspect discharging a firearm toward the 900 block of South 16th Street before fleeing in a red sedan. Director Miranda is urging anyone with information about Riggsbee or Lalin to contact the Police Division’s Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477), which remains confidential and may lead to a reward.
Additionally, anonymous tips can be submitted through the Police Division’s website at npd.newarkpublicsafety.orgNewark.
Delaware Police Arrest Man in Drug Investigation
Delaware Police Arrest Man in Drug Investigation
**Wilmington, DE** – The Delaware State Police, alongside the FBI Delaware Violent Crime and Safe Streets Task Force, apprehended Guy Calloway, 33, for felony gun and drug charges. The arrest followed a lengthy drug investigation in Wilmington, concluded on Monday.
On January 6, members from Delaware State Police Troop 2 Drug Unit and Special Operations Response Team executed search warrants at properties linked to Calloway on East 13th Street. Calloway, suspected of large-scale narcotics distribution, fled the scene on foot but was captured near the Brandywine River after a brief pursuit.
The searches uncovered a Taurus handgun, firearm magazines, and ammunition alongside approximately 432 grams of cocaine, 48 grams of crack cocaine, and 234 grams of marijuana. Authorities also seized around $19,928 in suspected drug proceeds and drug paraphernalia such as digital scales and packaging materials.
A computer check revealed Calloway, a convicted felon, is barred from possessing firearms or ammunition. He was taken to Troop 2 and charged with various felonies, including possession with intent to deliver controlled substances, and was held on a $163,000 cash bond
Man Charged with Jersey City Home Invasion and Assault
Man Charged with Jersey City Home Invasion and Assault
**JERSEY CITY, NJ** – A 47-year-old man has been charged in connection with a sexual assault and home invasion in Jersey City as announced by Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez. These incidents reportedly occurred on Sunday, January 5, and charges were filed on Thursday, January 9.
Jermaine Adams faces several charges including Aggravated Sexual Assault, Home Invasion Burglary, Aggravated Assault, and Aggravated Arson. He also faces charges of Terroristic Threats and Criminal Restraint. At the time of charging, Adams was already detained at Hudson County Correctional Facility on an unrelated matter.
The investigation, which was conducted by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and Jersey City Police Department, was aided by the new in-house DNA laboratory. This facility played a crucial role in expediting the case.
The incident was reported shortly before 7 p.m. on January 5, when Jersey City Police responded to a home invasion on McAdoo Avenue. The female victim was found with injuries sustained after being assaulted and was treated at a local hospital. Anyone wishing to report a sex crime is encouraged to contact
Cumberland Police Serve Arrest Warrant
Cumberland Police Serve Arrest Warrant
**Cumberland, MD** – The Cumberland Police Department served an arrest warrant on Daniel Sweitzer on Thursday. The warrant was related to a theft incident reported on November 21.
The alleged victim claimed their property was stolen, and Daniel Sweitzer was identified as the suspect. Following investigations, charges were filed at the District Court of Allegany County.
Sweitzer, aged 43, from Bedford, PA, was arrested and taken to Central Booking. He appeared before a District Court Commissioner and posted a $5,000 unsecured personal bond.
The charge against Sweitzer is for theft of property valued between $100 and $1,500.
Essex Man Wins $50,000 on Lottery Ticket
Essex Man Wins $50,000 on Lottery Ticket
**Baltimore, MD** – A Baltimore County resident, after 20 years as a cosmetologist, won a $50,000 Lottery prize that prompted him to consider retirement. The Essex man purchased a $5 “Gold Bar Bingo 5th Edition” scratch-off last Tuesday, which bore the top prize of $50,000.
The winning ticket was bought at Crazy Mart, his regular Lottery retailer on 1705 Pennsylvania Avenue in Baltimore. While he occasionally plays Mega Millions and Powerball, on this particular occasion, his choice led to a notable win with the scratch-off game.
Upon uncovering his win the same day, he celebrated by expressing his excitement physically and shared the news with his family and colleagues. He revealed that some of the winnings will be directed towards retirement preparations and enjoyment.
Crazy Mart, the store that sold the ticket, will also benefit from a $500 Lottery bonus for facilitating the winning scratch-off sale. The “Gold Bar Bingo” game launched in July and originally included eight top prizes of $50,000, with three of these prizes still available along with other prize amounts.
DUI Arrest Made Following Citizen Report
DUI Arrest Made Following Citizen Report
**Stafford, VA** – Authorities in Stafford County detained a local man for driving under the influence and possession of drugs and a firearm following a citizen’s report.
Late on Wednesday, around 11:58 p.m., Deputy P.J. Leon responded to a complaint of a drunk driver near Poplar Road and Truslow Road. The vehicle was struggling to stay within the lane. Deputy Leon located the vehicle, noted its erratic movement, and initiated a traffic stop.
The driver, identified as Keith Kerns, 40, exhibited signs of narcotics use and was found to be carrying a firearm. The deputy secured the firearm before performing field sobriety tests. Subsequent to these tests, Kerns was detained when suspected controlled substances were found in his jacket and vehicle.
Kerns faces charges for driving under the influence, possession of controlled substances, possession of a firearm while in possession of controlled substances, and failure to maintain the lane of travel. He is being held at Rappahannock Regional Jail with a $3,000 secured bond.
Baltimore Police Seek Public Assistance in Fatal Shooting Case
Baltimore Police Seek Public Assistance in Fatal Shooting Case
**Baltimore, MD** – Authorities are requesting the public’s help in solving the fatal shooting of Donte Bazemore, aged 31, which occurred in the 2600 block of E. Chase Street on December 18. The Baltimore Police Department is calling for any additional information that could aid investigations.
Individuals who have knowledge about the incident can contact investigators directly at 410-396-2100. For those wishing to provide information anonymously, the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line is available at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
Metro Crime Stoppers has announced a reward of up to $8,000 for information that results in an arrest related to the case. The police department continues to urge the community to come forward with any details that could be helpful.
The inquiry remains active as the search for more leads continues. Investigators emphasize the importance of community support in these cases.
Penn Hills Man Arrested on Rape Charges
Penn Hills Man Arrested on Rape Charges
**Pittsburgh, PA** – A Penn Hills man, Raymond Byrdsong Jr., 38, was taken into custody after being charged with raping his former girlfriend.
Byrdsong is facing charges including felony counts of rape, aggravated indecent assault, and sexual assault related to an incident on December 12. On that day, the victim reported to police that she was forced into her home’s basement and assaulted before she could escape to her mother’s house.
Following a 911 call, Penn Hills Police found Byrdsong in a running vehicle outside the victim’s residence. Byrdsong fled at high speed and had been evading capture since.
Earlier this week, Penn Hills Police requested assistance in locating Byrdsong. Detectives discovered he was hiding in a residence on Shenandoah Drive in Penn Hills and arrested him at 7 p.m. Tuesday, finding him concealed under a bed. Byrdsong was taken into custody without incident and is now at the Allegheny County Jail.
Baltimore County Woman Wins Big on Scratch-Off Ticket
Baltimore County Woman Wins Big on Scratch-Off Ticket
**Baltimore, MD** – A Baltimore County resident obtained a windfall from winning a $5,000,000 Cash scratch-off ticket after finding matching numbers on each of the ticket’s 50 blocks. The assortment of numerous prize amounts complicated her final tally.
The ticket included $200, $1,000, and $10,000 prizes, with initial calculations overlooking the $10,000 amounts. The winner initially assumed she had won $60,000 before realizing she had actually won $100,000.
A retired government employee residing in Reisterstown, she intends to assist her daughter in purchasing a new home with her winnings. The winner also expressed her interest in continuing to play the game, aspiring to achieve the highest prize.
The fortunate ticket was purchased at the Reisterstown Royal Farms on Hanover Pike. Since going on sale in February, the game has awarded one of its four $5,000,000 top prizes and three out of ten $100,000 prizes, with more than a million prizes available ranging from $100 to $10,000.
