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Three Arrested in Rehoboth Beach Drug Bust
Three Arrested in Rehoboth Beach Drug Bust
**Rehoboth Beach, DE** – Delaware State Police have taken three individuals into custody on felony drug charges following the execution of a search warrant at a hotel in Rehoboth Beach. Eric Howell, 49, of Rehoboth Beach, Trevor Harmon, 32, of Lewes, and Elizabeth Hone, 23, of Rockville, Maryland, were all arrested as part of the operation.
On Tuesday, law enforcement officials from the Sussex County Drug Unit and the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force conducted the search at the Rodeway Inn and Suites. The warrant was issued after investigating Howell’s involvement in distributing narcotics from the hotel. Howell attempted to dispose of narcotics upon seeing detectives, but all three suspects were apprehended without further incident.
During the search, detectives found 11.78 grams of crack cocaine, 0.15 grams of heroin, $310 in suspected drug money, and digital scales. Howell now faces multiple charges, including intent to distribute and tampering with evidence, and is held on a $34,500 bond.
Harmon and Hone also face charges related to conspiracy and drug paraphernalia possession. While Harmon is held on a $2,
Towson shooting leaves 43-year-old man in serious condition
Shooting Incident Investigation in Towson
**Towson, MD** – Early on Friday, just before 1:40 a.m., Baltimore County Police responded to a report of an intoxicated individual in the 8100 block of Loch Raven Boulevard, 21286. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 43-year-old male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was promptly transported to a nearby hospital and is in serious condition.
Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Department are actively investigating this shooting. They are urging anyone with relevant information to reach out via the contact number 410-307-2020.
For those looking to provide information anonymously, Metro Crime Stoppers can be contacted at 1-866-756-2587 (7LOCKUP). Anonymously provided tips through Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland could make the informants eligible for a cash reward up to $2,000.
Additionally, the Baltimore County Police Department offers a platform called iWATCH for residents to report any details regarding this crime.
Lignum Man Faces Felony Charge After Arrest
Lignum Man Faces Felony Charge After Arrest
**Stafford, VA** – A man from Lignum, aged 36, has been charged with a felony for possessing controlled substances following an incident at a local inn.
On Tuesday at around 10:30 p.m., Sergeant B.U. Demirci and Deputy C.R. Newman were called to America’s Best Value Inn on Warrenton Road. Reports indicated a shirtless male acting erratically, leading officers to find him near the I-95 interchange. The man was identified as Bennie Smith.
Smith admitted to being at the inn but claimed he was headed to a different motel on Warrenton Road. Showing signs of intoxication, Smith was consequently arrested and taken to Rappahannock Regional Jail.
At the jail, Smith dropped a small object with a white powder while changing into jail attire. Officers and Smith scrambled for the object, which Smith attempted to ingest. Deputy Newman intervened to secure both Smith and the substance. Smith has been charged with public intoxication, felony evidence destruction, and obstruction of justice. His initial hold was replaced with a $5,000 secured bond.
Delaware State Police Identify Victim in Bear Pedestrian Crash
Delaware State Police Identify Victim in Bear Pedestrian Crash
**Bear, DE** – The Delaware State Police have released the identity of the pedestrian who died in a crash on Tuesday. The victim was identified as 45-year-old Jose Reyes-Medina from Newark, Delaware.
The incident is being investigated by the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit. They are reaching out for witnesses to contact Master Corporal M. Calio at 302-365-8483. Information can also be submitted via the Delaware State Police’s Facebook page or through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
For those affected by crime or sudden death, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit is available 24/7. Support and resources can be reached through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461) or by email at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
Updates regarding the investigation were posted on the Delaware State Police’s official website on Wednesday. Further information will be provided as the inquiry continues.
Knife-wielding robber targets Dollar Tree on Sawmill Road
Columbus Officers Seek Aggravated Robbery Suspect
**Columbus, OH** – The Columbus Division of Police is attempting to identify a person involved in an aggravated robbery on Sawmill Road. On Monday, the suspect entered Dollar Tree, threatening two employees and a customer with a knife.
The suspect subsequently forced the store manager to open the safe before leaving the premises. The direction in which the suspect fled is not known.
Investigators are appealing to the public to help identify the individual seen on CCTV footage. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact Detective Braskie of the Columbus Police Robbery Unit at 614-645-2601. Anonymous tips can also be offered through Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).
Howard County Police Recover Stolen Tools Valued Up to $5 Million
Howard County Police Recover Stolen Tools Valued Up to $5 Million
**Columbia, MD** – Howard County police have successfully recovered 18,600 stolen construction tools, in what is considered one of the most significant theft cases in the region’s recent history. The estimated value of these tools is between $3-$5 million.
Authorities have determined that the tools were stolen from various retail stores, businesses, vehicles, residential properties, and construction sites primarily located in Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. The stolen items were largely stored in Howard County storage units and suspect they were sold at multiple locations through diverse methods.
Police have identified 155 victims and are in the process of returning the stolen items to them. Following the investigation, Jose Aceves, 52, from Jessup, has been charged with a felony theft scheme.
The remaining unrecovered tools are set to be sold at auction on November 16. Further details on the auction can be found online.
Employee in Cheapeake shot during attempted robbery
Suspect Sought After Chesapeake Business Shooting
**Chesapeake, VA** – On Thursday at 11:38 AM, Chesapeake Police officers responded to a reported shooting at a business located in the 4300 block of Indian River Road. The incident involved an attempted robbery during which a suspect shot an employee.
The victim received first aid on-site before being transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect fled the scene on foot and remains at large.
The incident is under investigation by the authorities. Police request individuals with any information to contact the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP℠, or provide tips online at P3TIPS.COM, or via the P3TIPS APP on a smartphone.
Informants can choose to remain anonymous and are not obligated to testify in court. Tips leading to an arrest, or recovery of drugs or stolen property may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,500.
Door to Door Salesperson Permit Issued in Pemberton
Power Home Remodeling Granted Permit in Pemberton Township
**Pemberton, NJ** – Power Home Remodeling Group LLC has been granted a Solicitor’s Permit to conduct business in Pemberton Township. Each employee of the company has been issued a permit containing specific information.
The permit includes the name of the licensee, the purpose of the permit, and an identification of the services or products offered. Additionally, it features a photo of the vendor, the expiration date, and the signature of the Chief of Police.
Permit holders are required to carry their permits at all times. They must present the permit upon request to any official, employee of Pemberton Township, or any resident they approach to offer their services.
Currently, the companies permitted to operate within Pemberton Township are Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Trinity Solar Inc, and Renewal by Anderson.
Motorcycle Crash Claims Life in Stamford
Motorcycle Crash Claims Life in Stamford
**Stamford, CT** – The Stamford Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad is conducting an investigation into a fatal motorcycle accident that occurred near the intersection of Long Ridge Road and Brook Run Lane. The incident took place on Thursday at approximately 12:10 a.m.
A 2014 BMW motorcycle was traveling northbound on Long Ridge Road when it veered off the roadway near Brook Run Lane. The vehicle struck a fence and then collided with a tree, resulting in the rider being ejected from the motorcycle.
The operator of the motorcycle, identified as 44-year-old Stamford resident Heber Lopez, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Authorities are encouraging anyone with additional information or who may have witnessed the crash to contact the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad at (203) 977-4712. The investigation is being led by Sgt. Jeffrey Booth and Officer Lindsey Yanicky.
Investigation Leads Utica Police to Hit and Run Suspec
Hit-and-Run Suspect Arrested in Utica After Investigation
**Utica, NY** – The City of Utica Police Department has announced progress in a hit-and-run incident reported on Monday. A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on South Street near Genesee Street.
On Monday, the Criminal Investigations Division collaborated with the Mohawk Valley Crime Analysis Center to leverage technology across the city, which led to a suspect’s identification and arrest. They employed FLOCK license plate reader technology along with city pole cameras.
The suspect, identified as 25-year-old Miguel Fernandez of Utica, has been charged with Leaving the Scene of a Serious Personal Injury Accident. The victim of the accident remains in a medically induced coma, with their condition described as critical but stable.
Three Arrested in Jersey City and Newark Drug Investigation
Three Arrested in Jersey City and Newark Drug Investigation
**Jersey City, NJ** – Three individuals were arrested on Wednesday after a prolonged narcotics investigation conducted by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Task Force in Jersey City and Newark. The arrests were made following the execution of a court-authorized search warrant at residences on Kensington Avenue in Jersey City and Hunterdon Street in Newark, leading to the seizure of more than 100 grams of suspected cocaine, over 30 grams of suspected heroin, and other suspected prescription drugs.
Errol Allen, a 52-year-old resident of Jersey City, faces charges including the operation of a Controlled Dangerous Substance Production Facility, possession with intent to distribute cocaine and heroin, and possession with intent to distribute prescription legend drugs like Viagra. He was arrested on Kensington Avenue and was taken to the Hudson County Correctional Facility while awaiting his initial court appearance.
Alex Darby, aged 52, from Newark, is charged with similar offenses, including maintaining a drug production facility, possession with intent to distribute cocaine within 1,000 feet of a school, and hindering apprehension. Darby was apprehended on Hunterdon Street and is currently at Essex County Correctional Facility pending his court date.
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Stolen guns and drugs seized in Atlantic City bust
Atlantic City Police Uncover Stolen Firearms
**Atlantic City, NJ** – The Atlantic City Police Department concluded an investigation on Thursday into illegal firearm possession, yielding an arrest and recovery of weapons.
Detectives from the Special Investigations Section and the SWAT Team conducted a court-authorized search at a residence on the 1600 block of Adriatic Avenue. The search resulted in the arrest of Qumar Gilliam-Winborn Jr. Police recovered two handguns and five pounds of marijuana from the residence. Both handguns had been reported stolen in Washington DC and North Carolina, with one modified to be fully automatic.
Detective Eric Evans led the investigation. The 19-year-old suspect, Gilliam-Winborn, is facing multiple charges. These include unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of hollow-point ammunition, possession of a high capacity magazine, possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, and money laundering, among others.
He was remanded to the Atlantic County Justice Facility. All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. The public is encouraged to provide information regarding this incident to the Atlantic City Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit via phone or anonymous text.
Domestic Incident Interrupted by Gunfire in Utica
Shots Fired Incident Leads to Arrest in Utica
**Utica, NY** – On Friday at approximately 5:15 a.m., Utica Police responded to an incident on the 1400 block of Miller Street, investigating reports of shots fired. A man and a woman informed officers that the woman’s ex-boyfriend had initiated an argument at her residence.
As another male arrived, the suspect approached his vehicle, knocked on the window, and fired two shots, missing the driver. The victim then left the scene, contacted 911, and later returned.
Following the incident, a criminal investigator was assigned to locate the suspect. The suspect’s vehicle was identified and towed for further investigation. Since the suspect was not found initially, the NY/NJ US Marshal’s Regional Taskforce was engaged in his apprehension efforts.
By Wednesday, the task force learned that the suspect was on the 200 block of Pleasant Street. Law enforcement, including METRO SWAT and Utica Police, negotiated with the suspect for approximately 30 minutes before he surrendered without incident. A search at the location uncovered a loaded 9mm handgun and narcotics.
The investigation concluded with the arrest of 42-year-old Tirso Deleon, who was charged with
Woman Shot and Killed, Gunfire at Home With Children as Police Investigate
Gun Violence Incidents Prompt Investigation in Utica
**Utica, NY** – On Friday at approximately 12:30 AM, Utica Police and Fire services responded to a call at 822 South St, where a male victim was found with a gunshot wound to the stomach. It was reported that an unidentified suspect wearing a mask had entered the store and shot the man.
The victim was taken to Wynn Hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery. He is currently in critical but stable condition.
During the investigation of this incident, officers received a ShotSpotter alert indicating multiple gunshots on Faxton St. Upon arrival, they found a male with gunshot wounds to his back and a female with wounds to her chest. Both were rushed to Wynn Hospital. Despite life-saving efforts, the 19-year-old female did not survive, while the male remains in stable condition.
At 3:30 AM while still on Faxton St, another ShotSpotter alert was received for multiple shots fired on Howard Ave. Officers found several rounds had been fired into a home. No one was injured, although there were children present at the time. The Utica Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division and Major Crimes Unit are investigating to determine any connections between
Man Arrested on Public Intoxication and Active Warrant in Wilkes-Barre
Man Arrested on Public Intoxication and Active Warrant in Wilkes-Barre
**WILKES-BARRE, PA** – A warrant arrest for public intoxication occurred at 0016 hours on Friday at East Market Street, Wilkes-Barre. The defendant involved was identified as Kyle Wilson, 39, from Wilkes-Barre, PA.
Police responded to a call about an unresponsive male at 77 East Market Street. Officers found Wilson lying on the ground under the influence of alcohol to a degree dangerous to himself.
Further investigation revealed an active arrest warrant for Wilson issued by the Luzerne County Sheriff’s Office. Wilson was subsequently taken into police custody and transported to City Headquarters.
Following his arrest, Wilson was taken to Luzerne County Correctional Facility (LCCF).
