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Allegheny County Police Charge Two in Phone Scam Case

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Allegheny County Police Charge Two in Phone Scam Case

**Pittsburgh, PA** – Allegheny County Police have charged two California residents in relation to a phone scam targeting an elderly individual in Pennsylvania. The initial investigation began on November 21 when Crafton Borough Police sought assistance from the Allegheny County Police Department’s General Investigations Unit. They uncovered that a 71-year-old woman had been contacted by scammers claiming to represent the “Amazon Fraud Department.”

The scam callers informed the woman that her account was associated with over $360,000 in unauthorized purchases. They instructed her to empty her bank account for “protection.” Using the guise of law enforcement officials, the scammers convinced the victim to convert her bank holdings into gold coins, under the promise of receiving a check for a new account later.

On Wednesday, in a coordinated effort with the FBI and the victim, detectives executed an operation that resulted in the apprehension of two suspects. The detainees, noted as Shuai Jiao, 34, and Daxue Yang, 35, hail from California.

The accused faces numerous charges, including theft by unlawful taking, theft by deception, and financial exploitation of an older adult. Subsequently, both were arraigned and

“B.B. King” Arrested on Felony Charge Against Minors

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Brian B. King Arrested on Felony Charge

**Wellsville, NY** – Wellsville Police arrested Brian B. King, 57, on Sunday and charged him with Disseminating Indecent Material to Minors in the first degree, which is a Class D Felony.

The arrest is linked to an incident that occurred on North Main Street. Following his arrest, King was processed by the police.

He was then transported to the Allegany County Jail. King is awaiting arraignment in CAP Court.

He will appear in the Wellsville Village Court at a future date.

Repeat Shoplifter Faces Felony Charge in Stafford

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Repeat Shoplifter Faces Felony Charge in Stafford

**Stafford, VA** – A woman known for previous shoplifting incidents faced a felony charge for another attempt at a Walmart on Garrisonville Road. The sheriff’s office responded to the incident on Friday at approximately 6:26 p.m.

Sergeant M.L. Jacobeen and Deputy S. Waheed were called to the Walmart for a suspected theft. The store staff reported that a female with prior offenses was involved. Deputy Waheed reviewed surveillance footage while Sergeant Jacobeen searched the vicinity.

Sergeant Jacobeen soon found a woman matching the suspect’s description. The suspect initially denied any wrongdoing and falsely identified herself as the daughter of Hank Aaron. She was later correctly identified as Janice Scott, 61, of Stafford.

Scott had been previously involved in two shoplifting incidents in October. On this occasion, she was caught with stolen meat, cheese, and crackers. She now faces three counts of shoplifting, felony second offense identity theft, providing a false identity, and unlawful name change. She is being held at Rappahannock Regional Jail under a $2,000 secured bond.

Woman Arrested on Multiple Warrants Including Child Assault Charge

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Woman Arrested on Multiple Warrants Including Child Assault Charge

**Pittsburgh, PA** – The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a woman with addresses in Pittsburgh and Irwin. The woman, Carley Johnson, was apprehended on warrants including an aggravated assault charge involving a child.

Carley Johnson, 27, has been a fugitive since April after not appearing in Westmoreland County Court for robbery and simple assault charges. She also faces charges from Mt. Lebanon for prostitution, a theft charge from West Mifflin, and an aggravated assault charge in Pittsburgh where the victim is a 2-year-old boy.

Detectives received information this week leading to Johnson’s location in the West End of Pittsburgh. On Thursday, at approximately 8:30 a.m., detectives approached a residence on Crucible Street.

Upon entry, they found Johnson hiding under a stack of blankets. She was taken into custody without incident and is now in the Allegheny County Jail.

Lignum Man Faces Felony Charge After Arrest

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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.

Allegheny County Police Charge Man with homicide and other charges

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Allegheny County Police Charge Man with Multiple Offenses

**Pittsburgh, PA** – The Allegheny County Police have charged Curtis Horne-Baker, 34, in relation to a recent incident. Authorities apprehended Horne-Baker in Wilkinsburg without any reported complications.

He faces several charges, including homicide and burglary. Additionally, charges have been filed against Horne-Baker for illegal possession of a firearm.

Police released these updates to inform the public about the case’s progress. The Allegheny County Police Department continues their investigations into the matter.

The department shared photos related to the case on their Facebook page. These efforts aim to keep the public involved and informed.

Stafford Man Faces Fourth DUI Charge

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Stafford Man Faces Fourth DUI Charge

**Stafford, VA -** A 34-year-old man from Stafford was arrested on Saturday night for his fourth DUI offense following multiple reports of dangerous driving.

Deputies S.A. Edwards and R.W. Stamm responded to Garrisonville Road around 8:10 p.m. after a call about a suspected drunk driver. Reports described a Honda Civic crossing the center line and nearly hitting several vehicles. Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office had already issued a be-on-the-lookout report detailing similar behavior with the same vehicle. The deputies found the car traveling east on Garrisonville Road, swerving and slowing to 15 MPH in a 40 MPH zone, before stopping the vehicle in the area of Garrisonville and Eustace roads.

The driver, identified as Marvin Sorto Guillen, showed signs of intoxication. Guillen admitted to drinking four Coronas, and deputies found a nearly empty bottle of Corona in clear view and two additional bottles in the vehicle. Officers learned Guillen had three previous DUI convictions, two in Stafford County, and that his license had been revoked.

Guillen was charged with a fourth DUI offense within ten years with a blood alcohol level over .2, driving while

Second in Charge of New Jersey State Police Under Fire For Antisemitic Comment About AG’s Son

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Attorney General Addresses Allegations Against Law Enforcement Leader

**Trenton, NJ** – The New Jersey Attorney General, Matthew J. Platkin, has issued a statement concerning allegations against Lt. Colonel Sean Kilcomons. Platkin stated that if the allegations are substantiated, such conduct is unacceptable in law enforcement and society.

Platkin announced he has recused himself from the investigation related to these allegations and will reserve judgement until it concludes. He emphasized the importance of never tolerating antisemitism or any form of bias.

The Attorney General voiced concern over how leadership often dismisses bias claims when the accused hold power. He noted that failing to adequately address such allegations sends a discouraging message to victims.

Drawing from personal experience, Platkin shared that he has faced antisemitic slurs, which motivates his commitment to combating bias. He expressed disappointment that a law enforcement leader might have harmed his son and emphasized the need for societal change to prevent acceptance of such conduct.

Cumberland Pool Game Leads to Disorderly Conduct Charge

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Cumberland Incident Leads to Disorderly Conduct Charge

**Cumberland, MD** – The Cumberland Police Department responded to a disturbance on Wednesday. The incident occurred at a business in the 600 block of Columbia Avenue.

Officers arrived on the scene after receiving a report of an ongoing assault. They spoke with several involved parties and witnesses present at the location. The situation started with an argument over a pool game, which escalated into a physical altercation. No one was injured during the fight.

While officers were on-site, a woman disrupted the street, refusing to listen to instructions to stop. Consequently, Misty Dawn Jenkins, 47, of Cumberland, was arrested. She was later issued a Criminal Citation for disorderly conduct and released, pending a trial in District Court.

Utica Police Charge Suspect in Criminal Mischief Case

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Utica Police Charge Suspect in Criminal Mischief Case

**Utica, NY** – The Utica Police Department investigated a criminal mischief incident reported in late August where a surveillance camera recorded an individual causing damage to a property on the 1200 block of Kemble Street. The damages were estimated to exceed $6,500.

Following the incident, the case was handed over to the Criminal Investigations Division. With support from the Mohawk Valley Crime Analysis Center and New York State Parole, a suspect was successfully identified.

On Tuesday, police located and arrested the suspect, Ryan Anderson, 53, from Utica. Anderson has been charged with criminal mischief in the second degree.