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Asbury Park man charged with attempted murder after shots fired on Atlantic Avenue

Breaking Local News ReportMay 3, 20250

An Asbury Park man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting that occurred last month in the city, according to an announcement from Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago on Friday. Jahsaad Banks, 19, faces charges of first-degree attempted murder, second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, and second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. The charges stem from a shots-fired incident that occurred on the evening of Wednesday, April 9. At approximately 6:54 p.m., officers from the Asbury Park Police Department responded to reports of gunfire in the 1100 block of Atlantic Avenue. Upon

Drunken teen charged for homicide after intentionally running into motorcycle

Breaking Local News ReportMay 3, 20250

A 19-year-old Hudson man has been charged with multiple felony offenses, including negligent homicide and manslaughter, following a fatal crash that killed a motorcyclist Wednesday night in Litchfield, New Hampshire. John Burke was arrested and arraigned Thursday at Merrimack District Court after authorities determined he was allegedly driving under the influence and intentionally collided with a motorcycle on Route 102. The victim, identified as Jeffrey Day, 57, of Londonderry, was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident occurred at approximately 9:17 p.m. on April 30. Officers were alerted by a Toyota Safety ConnectⓇ crash notification and a 911 call reporting

Second Fort Lee teen charged in high school stabbing that left student hospitalized

Breaking Local News ReportMay 3, 20250

FORT LEE, N.J. — A second 16-year-old student has been charged in connection with the April 8 stabbing of a male student at Fort Lee High School, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced Thursday. The student was taken into protective custody on May 2 and charged with multiple juvenile delinquency offenses, including first-degree attempted murder, second-degree aggravated assault, and several weapons-related charges. The arrest follows a continuing investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Fort Lee Police Department. The incident occurred in a school restroom, where the initial suspect allegedly stabbed the victim multiple times during an altercation.

Repeat shoplifter in Utica charged with burglary after violating store ban

Breaking Local News ReportMay 2, 20250

UTICA, NY — A man with a history of retail thefts is facing felony burglary charges after being caught shoplifting again at a South Utica grocery store from which he had previously been banned, according to the Utica Police Department. Officers were dispatched to the Price Chopper on April 30 after Loss Prevention Associates reported seeing a man conceal merchandise in a book bag. The suspect, Milton Spinks, 55, of Utica, had previously been arrested multiple times for larceny and had received a formal ban letter prohibiting him from entering the property. Police said Spinks had been observed at the

Woman charged after man stabbed on busy D.C. street

Breaking Local News ReportMay 1, 20250

Washington, D.C. — A 42-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a stabbing that occurred Monday evening on a busy stretch of Bladensburg Road NE, police said Wednesday. The incident took place around 5:35 p.m. on April 28 in the 800 block of Bladensburg Road. Fifth District officers were flagged down by a man who had been stabbed by a female suspect, who fled the scene before police arrived. The victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at a nearby hospital. Surveillance footage from the area helped detectives identify the suspect. Officers distributed the image to patrol units, leading to

Luzerne County man charged with sexual assault of a minor

Breaking Local News ReportApril 30, 20250

Luzerne County man charged with sexual assault of a minor

HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Luzerne County man faces charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a child he communicated with through Facebook messages. Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the arrest and charges on Tuesday.

William James Christian Jr., a board member at the Lehigh & Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum, was taken into custody on Tuesday. He is charged with multiple offenses, including unlawful contact with a minor, indecent assault, and disseminating explicit sexual material to a minor.

Bail for Christian, 30, from Dupont, was set at $125,000 during his arraignment on Tuesday. As a condition of his bail, he is prohibited from having internet access, unsupervised contact with minors, and involvement with the model railroad museum.

“This defendant used a common interest — enthusiasm for trains — to groom and prey on a young person,” Attorney General Sunday stated. “The defendant is charged with soliciting sexual messages from the victim, and assaulting them, over a period of many months.”

Investigators revealed that Christian exchanged messages with a 15-year-old over a year. The messages varied from discussions about model trains to sexual comments and imagery. The physical assaults reportedly

D.C. woman charged after stabbing man, fleeing in Northeast

Breaking Local News ReportApril 30, 20250

Washington, D.C. — A woman has been arrested in connection with a stabbing that left a man injured Monday evening in Northeast Washington, police announced Wednesday. The incident occurred around 5:35 p.m. on April 28 in the 800 block of Bladensburg Road NE. Fifth District officers were flagged down by the victim, who told them he had been stabbed by a woman who then fled the scene. DC Fire and EMS transported the man to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Surveillance footage from the area helped detectives identify the suspect, whose image was then shared with patrol officers during

Toms River man, Berkeley woman charged in child CASM conspiracy

Breaking Local News ReportApril 30, 20250

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Two Ocean County residents were arrested Tuesday and charged in connection with a child pornography distribution and manufacturing conspiracy, following a multi-agency investigation that began with a cyber tip from a national child protection organization. Logan Oliveira, 23, of Toms River, was charged with distribution and possession of child pornography, as well as conspiracy to manufacture child pornography. Julianna Goldstein, 20, of Berkeley Township, faces additional charges including manufacturing child pornography, conspiracy to manufacture, and criminal sexual contact, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced. Key Points The investigation was triggered by a cyber-tip from the

Two charged with attempted murder of off-duty NYPD officer in botched carjacking

Breaking Local News ReportApril 30, 20250

QUEENS, NY — Two Brooklyn men have been charged with attempted murder and multiple other offenses after allegedly trying to carjack an off-duty NYPD officer and shooting him during the encounter early Saturday morning in Long Island City, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Tuesday. Denzel Brown, 29, and Marvin Dankwah, 26, were arraigned on charges including second-degree attempted murder, first-degree attempted robbery, and criminal possession of a weapon. Authorities say the defendants attempted to steal Officer Jason Mathew’s green BMW at gunpoint, firing into the vehicle and injuring the officer as he tried to escape. Key Points According to

Dark web horror: Two charged in global child abuse ring linked to violent extremist network ‘764’

Breaking Local News ReportApril 30, 20250

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with what officials describe as an international child exploitation ring tied to a violent extremist network known as “764,” the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday. Leonidas Varagiannis, 21, also known as “War,” a U.S. citizen residing in Thessaloniki, Greece, and Prasan Nepal, 20, also known as “Trippy,” of High Point, North Carolina, are accused of leading a core subgroup within the 764 network. Nepal was arrested in North Carolina on April 22. Varagiannis was taken into custody Monday by authorities in Greece. Key Points According to an

Trenton gunman arrested in deadly East State Street shooting charged with murder

Breaking Local News ReportApril 30, 20250

TRENTON, N.J. — A Trenton man has been arrested and charged in connection with a deadly April shooting that left one man dead and a woman injured, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey announced Wednesday. Naquan Green, 37, was taken into custody Monday in Ewing by members of the U.S. Marshals NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force. He faces charges of first-degree murder, attempted murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon. The prosecutor’s office has filed a motion to detain Green pending trial. Key Points Early morning gunfire kills one, injures another At

Home invader shot dead in Schenectady as victim charged with illegal gun possession

Breaking Local News ReportApril 30, 20250

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — A 28-year-old man was fatally shot during an armed home invasion in Schenectady last Thursday, with police now charging the resident for illegal possession of the weapon used in the shooting. Yadram Singh, of Schenectady, was identified as the intruder shot and killed at 1834 Hamburg Street on April 24, 2025, according to a news release from the Schenectady Police Department. Authorities say Singh was engaged in an armed home invasion when he was shot by 25-year-old Marc A. Cunningham, the resident of the home. Key Points Resident acted during home invasion, police say Schenectady Police said

Teen suspect charged in Wall Township home invasion and car theft attempt

Breaking Local News ReportApril 29, 20250

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A third suspect has been arrested in connection with a January home invasion and attempted car theft in Wall Township, police announced Tuesday. Authorities say three masked suspects broke into a home on Baileys Corner Road on January 20, 2025, by entering through a rear window. The intruders allegedly stole car keys from inside the residence but failed to steal the vehicle before fleeing west on Allaire Road toward State Highway 34. Key Points Two adult suspects were previously arrested in March Following a months-long investigation led by Detective Zach Honecker, police arrested Newark residents Yasir

Robbinsville woman charged after 5-year-old girl found dead, two other children neglected

Breaking Local News ReportApril 29, 20250

TRENTON, N.J. — A Robbinsville woman has been arrested and charged with four counts of endangering the welfare of a child following the death of a 5-year-old girl in her care, the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office announced Monday. Raphaelle Register, 36, was taken into custody on Monday, a day after Robbinsville Township Police responded to a home where they found the unresponsive child. The girl was transported to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton on Sunday evening, where she was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Key Points Police say children were left without care, food, or medical attention According to

Maryland man charged after girlfriend’s body found wrapped in plastic, covered in concrete

Breaking Local News ReportApril 29, 20250

SUITLAND, MD — A Suitland man has been charged in the death of his girlfriend after her body was found wrapped in plastic and partially covered in concrete inside their shared apartment, Prince George’s County Police announced Monday. Michael McClanahan, 38, of Suitland, faces charges of first- and second-degree murder in connection with the killing of 44-year-old Sherron Turner. Police discovered Turner’s body during a welfare check on April 24, 2025, at the couple’s home in the 2300 block of Ewing Avenue. Key Points According to police, officers found Turner deceased inside the apartment. The Office of the Chief Medical

Bronx man charged after fatal pedestrian crash on Upper West Side

Breaking Local News ReportApril 29, 20250

NEW YORK, NY — A Bronx man has been arrested in connection with a fatal crash that killed a 69-year-old woman on the Upper West Side earlier this month, police said. Juan Santana, 28, of 1129 Forest Avenue, was taken into custody after investigators determined he failed to yield to a pedestrian and did not exercise due care when turning onto West 96th Street from Amsterdam Avenue on Tuesday, November 12, at around 12:52 p.m., according to the NYPD. — Key Points — Police responded to a 911 call about a pedestrian struck and found Miriam Reinharth, 69, conscious but

Lindenhurst man charged with voter fraud after casting two ballots in 2024 election

Breaking Local News ReportApril 28, 20250

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — A Lindenhurst man has been charged with voter fraud after allegedly submitting a fraudulent early mail ballot and then voting again himself in the 2024 general election, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced Monday. Christopher Lindenberg, 54, was arrested on April 8, 2025, and arraigned on April 28 before District Court Judge Jonathan R. Bloom. He faces one count each of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree and Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree, both Class E felonies. Key Points According to the investigation, Lindenberg used the early mail

Funeral home owner charged after scamming 6,500+ pet owners with fake cremations

Breaking Local News ReportApril 28, 20250

HARRISBURG, PA — A Pittsburgh-area funeral home owner has been charged after allegedly deceiving thousands of pet owners by taking more than $650,000 for burial services and instead dumping animals in a landfill, officials announced Monday. Patrick Vereb, 70, owner of Vereb Funeral Home and Eternity Pet Memorial, was charged with multiple felonies, including theft by deception, receiving stolen property, and deceptive business practices, according to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. Vereb surrendered Monday afternoon and was released on his own recognizance. Key Points Investigators said Vereb accepted payments for private cremations and returns of ashes but instead disposed

Long Island man charged with hiding role in Rwandan genocide to gain U.S. citizenship

Breaking Local News ReportApril 28, 20250

NEW YORK, NY — A Rwandan man living in Bridgehampton, New York, has been charged with fraud after allegedly concealing his leadership role and participation in the 1994 Rwandan genocide to obtain a green card and later seek U.S. citizenship. Faustin Nsabumukunzi, 65, was arrested on Long Island on April 24 following an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Authorities allege that Nsabumukunzi served as a “Sector Counselor” during the genocide, overseeing violence against Tutsis and directing armed groups to kill civilians. Key Points “This defendant has been living in the United States for decades, hiding his alleged

Three men charged in fatal shooting outside Willingboro social club

Breaking Local News ReportApril 26, 20250

WILLINGBORO, NJ — Three men have been charged in connection with the 2024 fatal shooting of a 45-year-old man outside a Willingboro social club, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw announced Thursday. Kirk Williams, 33, of Burlington City, along with Robert Cardona, 39, and Christopher Tokley, 45, both of Camden, were each charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and weapons offenses in the death of Major Hamilton. Key Points: Shooting unfolded outside busy club The investigation began on May 21, 2024, after Willingboro police responded to a shooting outside the 609 Elite Social Club on John F. Kennedy

Newport News man charged with murder in death of 1-year-old boy

Breaking Local News ReportApril 26, 20250

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. — A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a one-year-old boy earlier this month, authorities announced Thursday. Zai-Twond Perry of Newport News was arrested on April 24 in connection with the homicide of the child, who was found unresponsive at a home in the 0 block of Cedar Avenue on the morning of April 5. Police said the infant was pronounced dead at the scene by responding officers. Key Points: Medical examiner rules death a homicide According to the medical examiner’s report, the child suffered internal trauma, leading officials to classify the

Migrant charged with attacking cops released by Massachusetts court

Breaking Local News ReportApril 26, 20250

CHELSEA, MA — A Guatemalan national living illegally in the U.S. was arrested by federal immigration authorities after being released by a Massachusetts court despite an ICE detainer related to serious assault charges, including attacks on police officers. Luis Javier Chavez-Galiego, 20, was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Chelsea on Feb. 8. He faces multiple charges including two counts of assault and battery on a police officer and three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, identified in court records as a shod foot. Key Points: Prior arrest and court release raise federal

Judges charged with tampering evidence to protect alleged Venezuelan gang member

Breaking Local News ReportApril 25, 20250

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two former judicial officials face federal criminal charges after allegedly obstructing law enforcement operations and tampering with evidence tied to a Venezuelan national connected to a designated terrorist group, the Justice Department announced Thursday. Nancy Ann Cano, 68, and Jose Luis Cano, 67, were arrested in New Mexico after authorities linked them to efforts to hide evidence during a federal investigation into Cristhian Ortega-Lopez, an undocumented immigrant accused of illegal firearm possession and alleged ties to Tren de Aragua, a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization. Key Points Attorney General Pamela Bondi stressed the severity of the charges, stating,

Jones Road fire contained at 15,000 acres as teen charged with arson

Breaking Local News ReportApril 24, 20250

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A wildfire that scorched more than 15,000 acres across Ocean and Lacey townships was 50% contained as of Thursday, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, after days of coordinated response involving engines, bulldozers, helicopters, and ground crews. Authorities confirmed the blaze began April 22 in the Forked River Mountains Wilderness Area and has since destroyed one commercial structure, several vehicles and outbuildings, and threatened eight additional structures. While all evacuation orders for the roughly 5,000 affected residents have been lifted, fire crews remain on scene managing hotspots and securing the fire perimeter. Key Points

Man killed with flashlight, teen among two suspects charged for homicide

Breaking Local News ReportApril 24, 20250

BRIDGETON, N.J. — A 55-year-old Millville man and a 17-year-old juvenile have been charged with homicide in the death of a local man following a violent confrontation at a Leamings Mill Road residence, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae announced Friday. Eric D. Hannah and the juvenile, identified only as J.H., face homicide and weapons charges in connection with the April 21 death of Louis “Gus” Serbeck. Prosecutors say J.H. has also been charged with aggravated assault of Serbeck’s daughter, who was injured during the incident. The charges stem from a fatal fight that occurred on April 20, following an earlier