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Brooklyn Man Sentenced for 2018 Fatal Shooting
Brooklyn Man Sentenced for 2018 Fatal Shooting
**Brooklyn, NY** – A Brooklyn man was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the 2018 shooting of a 15-year-old boy at the Bushwick Houses. The shooting also wounded a 43-year-old man.
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced the sentencing of Elijah Harris, 25, of Bedford-Stuyvesant. On Tuesday, Harris received his sentence from Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Donald Leo for charges of second-degree murder, second-degree assault, and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
Evidence presented in court indicated that on July 17, 2018, Harris rode a bicycle near 370 and 390 Bushwick Avenue. He then fired at least nine shots into a playground and courtyard, hitting Kyon Jackson, 15, and a 43-year-old man.
Jackson was pronounced dead at Woodhull Hospital after the shooting. Harris was arrested shortly thereafter, and the firearm was recovered by police.
Four Arrests Made in Aberdeen Homicide Case
Four Arrests Made in Aberdeen Homicide Case
**Aberdeen, MD -** Harford County detectives have charged four individuals involved in a recent homicide in Aberdeen. The incident resulted in the death of an 18-year-old and injuries to another.
On January 5, at approximately 12:34 a.m., deputies from the Southern Precinct responded to a shooting on the 1300 block of N. Sewards Court. They discovered two male victims with gunshot wounds. Jaylen Jackson, 18, was treated for a non-life-threatening wound, while Kylonne Taylor, also 18, was pronounced dead on the scene.
The investigation revealed that four suspects entered the residence during a birthday party, leading to an altercation and gunfire. Amir Dorsey and Quinton Jackson, both 18, were charged with illegal possession of ammunition. A juvenile from Abingdon, charged as an adult, and Tyjeir Cole, 18, were charged with second-degree murder.
Evidence collection led to the discovery of a stolen handgun. The weapon believed used in the murder, linked to a Baltimore City incident, has not been found. All suspects are in custody, with Cole and the juvenile held without bail while D
Robbery Suspect Escapes from 7-Eleven in Laurel
Robbery Suspect Escapes from 7-Eleven in Laurel
**Laurel, MD** – Officers in Anne Arundel County responded to a robbery at a 7-Eleven store located at 3393 Laurel Fort Meade Road on Sunday. The incident occurred at approximately 3:10 p.m. when a male suspect, dressed in dark clothing, entered the store.
The suspect implied he was armed, took merchandise from behind the counter, and left the premises. According to reports, no weapons were visible during the robbery. Law enforcement conducted a search of the area but did not find any suspects.
Residents with information regarding the incident can reach out to the Regional Crimes Unit at 410-222-4730. Tips can also be submitted through the Tip Line at 410-222-4700.
Newburgh Resident Receives 19-Year Prison Sentence for Violent Crimes
Newburgh Resident Receives 19-Year Prison Sentence for Violent Crimes
**Newburgh, NY** – Jesus Bravo, 26, a resident of Newburgh, has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for violent offenses. On Monday, Bravo appeared in Orange County Court before Judge Craig Stephen Brown, where he was sentenced following his prior guilty plea. His charges included Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, and two counts of Assault in the Second Degree, relating to episodes in 2023.
The investigation into these crimes was conducted by the Non-Fatal Shooting Taskforce, involving the City of Newburgh Police Department, Orange County District Attorney’s Office, and the Hudson Valley Crime Analysis Center. This task force targets gang-related violence and is backed by New York State’s GIVE initiative. The initiative seeks to address gun crimes even in cases with uncooperative victims and witnesses.
Documents revealed that on September 21, 2023, Bravo and his co-defendant, Wilmer Reyes-Bran, confronted a victim about gang affiliation in Newburgh. The confrontation escalated with Reyes-Bran stabbing the victim and Bravo attacking him physically. Further incidents included a December 11, 202
Man Arrested for Drug and Firearm Offenses in Dorchester
Man Arrested for Drug and Firearm Offenses in Dorchester
**Boston, MA** – Officers from the District B-2 (Roxbury) Drug Control Unit conducted a drug interdiction in Dorchester’s Grove Hall neighborhood, resulting in the arrest of 51-year-old Manestreem Forty-Four of Greensboro, Alabama, on Saturday.
The operation followed community complaints about drug activities and the illicit sale of unstamped cigarettes affecting local businesses. Acting on the intelligence gathered, officers from the B-2 unit performed targeted patrols to address these issues.
On Friday around 11:00 AM, officers observed Forty-Four engaged in several hand-to-hand transactions from his vehicle, which led to individuals leaving with illegal Newport cigarettes. Surveillance continued into Saturday around noon, where officers spotted similar actions.
Upon contacting Forty-Four, he resisted arrest but was quickly subdued. A search of his vehicle uncovered cash, unstamped cigarettes, bags of marijuana, and a loaded 9mm firearm. Forty-Four is set for arraignment in Dorchester District Court facing charges including drug possession, unlawful possession of a large-capacity firearm, and other related offenses.
Thomas Robinson Arrested in Quincy for Firearm-Related Charges
Thomas Robinson Arrested in Quincy for Firearm-Related Charges
**Quincy, MA** – On Monday, at approximately 8:45 AM, Thomas Robinson, 63, of Quincy was arrested by the Youth Violence Strike Force with support from Massachusetts State Police and Quincy Police. Robinson was taken into custody near Jackson Street in Quincy.
At the time of arrest, he was wanted under a warrant from Dorchester Court. The charges include Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Assault and Battery with a Firearm, and Discharging a Firearm within 500 Feet of a Dwelling.
His arraignment is scheduled to occur in Dorchester District Court. The charges are linked to an earlier incident reported in Mattapan.
On Friday, December 20, 2024, around 11:37 PM, officers responded to a shooting incident at 130 Delhi Street. The officers found a male victim with a gunshot wound, provided medical aid, and Boston EMS transported the victim to a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
Matawan Man Sentenced for Child Pornography and Invasion of Privacy in Ocean County
Matawan Man Sentenced for Child Pornography and Invasion of Privacy
**Ocean County, NJ** – Michael Mattina, 59, of Matawan, was sentenced on January 3 to a total of nine years in New Jersey State Prison. The sentence, announced by Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, includes five years for Distribution of Child Pornography and four years for Invasion of Privacy, to be served consecutively.
The investigation, conducted by the Brick Township Police Department Detective Bureau and Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, revealed that Mattina secretly recorded six females, including a 16-year-old, using a hidden camera. The videos were posted on two adult websites.
Mattina faced multiple charges on August 17, 2020, including Invasion of Privacy, Distribution of Obscene Materials, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Manufacturing Child Pornography, and Distribution of Child Pornography. He surrendered to Brick Township Police, receiving a summons for court appearances in Ocean County Superior Court.
Prosecutor Billhimer praised Senior Assistant Prosecutor Shanon Chant-Berry for handling the case and commended the investigative efforts of the involved departments, which led to Mattina’s
Hudson County Officials Investigate Jersey City Assault
Hudson County Officials Investigate Jersey City Assault
**JERSEY CITY, NJ** – The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit is currently investigating a sexual assault case in Jersey City. The incident was reported to have occurred on Sunday, January 5, at a residence on McAdoo Avenue.
The Jersey City Police Department received notification of the home invasion shortly before 7 p.m. Upon their arrival, officers found a female victim who stated that an unknown male had entered her home through a window. The victim reported that she was physically and sexually assaulted and is now receiving medical treatment at a local hospital for multiple injuries.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the case. The investigation is ongoing with collaboration between the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and the Jersey City Police Department.
Authorities are requesting anyone with information or who wishes to report a sex crime to contact the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit at 201-915-1234. All provided information will be treated as confidential.
Carjacking Incident Leads to Arrest in Baltimore
Carjacking Incident Leads to Arrest in Baltimore
**Baltimore, MD** – Western District patrol officers arrested a suspect following a carjacking incident that occurred on Monday. Officers responded to a report of the incident at around 2:41 a.m. in the 2400 block of West North Avenue.
A 31-year-old male ride-share driver was assaulted by a male passenger. Following the assault, the victim exited the vehicle, and the suspect drove away with it.
Officers received a detailed description of the stolen vehicle and found it on Presbury Street. A 20-year-old suspect was apprehended after a short foot chase.
The suspect was transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility. Charges were filed as per the standard procedures.
Fugitive Extradited for Canarsie Murder
Fugitive Extradited for Canarsie Murder
**Brooklyn, NY** – Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced the extradition of Anthony Regis-Ash, who fled to Trinidad and Tobago after allegedly killing 18-year-old Sharif Richards in 2021. Regis-Ash, who was brought back to Brooklyn, faces murder charges along with additional charges against his girlfriend, Amari Harvey, who was arrested in 2022.
Regis-Ash, formerly of Brooklyn and now 24, was arraigned on Monday before Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Donald Leo. He faces charges of two counts of second-degree murder, two counts of first-degree attempted robbery, and two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Held without bail, Regis-Ash is scheduled to return to court on February 7.
Amari Harvey was arrested at JFK Airport on January 5, 2022, while attempting to board a flight to Trinidad and Tobago. She is charged with second-degree murder, second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, and first-degree attempted robbery and is held on $1 million cash bail or $2 million bond.
The incident occurred on September 29, 2021, when NYPD officers responded to calls at 10
