MANASSAS, Va. — A 68-year-old Manassas man has been charged with careless driving in connection with a fatal collision that killed a 90-year-old pedestrian on Lake Jackson Drive earlier this…
NEWARK, N.J. — Eight men have been charged for allegedly orchestrating an interstate luxury car theft ring that targeted high-end vehicles across New Jersey, New York, and other states, U.S.…
BALTIMORE — Homicide detectives have arrested a Baltimore man in connection with the August shooting death of 37-year-old Brian Nesbitt in the city’s Southern District, police said. Damion Thomas, 44,…
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — Montgomery County Police have arrested Abraham Luna Perez, 26, of Silver Spring, in connection with the October 22 murder of his roommate, 19-year-old Diego Edilberto Borja-Cardona. Luna…
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — Two women have been arrested and charged in connection with a murder-for-hire scheme allegedly aimed at killing one of the suspects’ former romantic partners, according to Montgomery…
EAST EARL TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A woman from East Earl Township has been charged with multiple offenses, including homicide by vehicle, in connection with a December 2023 crash that killed…
RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. — A 16-year-old boy from Bergen County was arrested and charged following a shooting incident that left a 15-year-old girl in critical condition, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark…
DETROIT — A 25-year-old man from Ann Arbor, Michigan, was charged in federal court on Tuesday with sending a threatening message that described a plan for violence in the event…
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — A Landover man has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing his younger brother to death during a dispute on Monday evening, according to the…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two juveniles and one adult have been arrested in connection with a string of armed carjackings and related offenses throughout Washington, D.C., following a detailed investigation by…
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A Gaithersburg woman has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly killing her mother and leaving the body outside their home, according to the Montgomery County Department…
LANDOVER, Md. — Prince George’s County Police have arrested and charged a Landover man with the fatal stabbing of his younger brother following a dispute on Monday evening. Police identified…
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Three individuals have been charged with hate crimes in connection with anti-Semitic vandalism targeting the homes of the Brooklyn Museum’s director and board members, the Brooklyn District…
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A Rockville man was arrested following a shooting incident on October 31 in Silver Spring, where gunfire struck nearby apartment buildings, according to Montgomery County Police. The…
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A 27-year-old man died after being shot in a Woodbridge commuter lot on Thursday night, and a 22-year-old Vienna man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, according…
RIVERDALE, N.J. — Keith M. Gunther, a 42-year-old sergeant with the East Hanover Police Department, has been charged with vehicular homicide and assault by auto in connection with a fatal…
TRENTON, N.J. — Two senior corrections officers with the New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission have been charged with sexual assault and official misconduct following allegations that they engaged in unlawful…
MINEOLA, N.Y. — A 65-year-old man from Roosevelt has been indicted on manslaughter charges in connection with the death of his 85-year-old mother, while his sister faces charges for alleged…
MANHATTAN, N.Y. — A 3-year-old girl was killed and three others were injured when a driver struck multiple pedestrians in a Harlem crosswalk on July 11, police said. The driver,…
Baltimore, MD — A 19-year-old has been arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder in connection with the August shooting of a 17-year-old girl in the Northwest District. Investigators identified…
FREEHOLD, N.J. — Four suspects have been charged in connection with a shooting in Red Bank that left one man dead and another injured, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago…
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A Wilkes-Barre man was taken into custody Thursday evening following an alleged domestic dispute on Scott Street in which he reportedly threatened to kill another person and…
Teen Driver Charged in Utica Incident
**Utica, NY** – On Wednesday at approximately 3:15 PM, a collision involving a motor vehicle was reported on the 400 block of Blandina Street in Utica. Utica Police and Fire units responded to the scene after an altercation led to a vehicle striking multiple individuals.
Upon arrival, first responders discovered several people with injuries from the incident, which stemmed from a series of altercations throughout the day. A 17-year-old female driver allegedly drove her vehicle into the crowd, with four people reportedly struck. The victims’ injuries were serious but not life-threatening.
The investigation led authorities to identify and locate the suspect and the vehicle in Frankfort. Following the collection of medical documentation and witness statements, the teenager was charged with various offenses.
The charges include two counts of attempted assault in the first degree, two counts of assault in the second degree, attempted assault in the second degree, reckless endangerment in the first degree, and criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree. Additional charges may be filed as the investigation continues.
Arson Conspiracy Conviction Announced
**Bensalem, PA** – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced the conviction of Ramiz Duka, a 61-year-old resident of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, for conspiracy to commit arson nearly two years after a commercial building fire.
Trial evidence showed that Duka organized a plan with two men to set ablaze a warehouse at 1388 Bridgewater Road, Bensalem, Pennsylvania. He paid them $15,000 for this illegal act. Over weeks, the conspirators held meetings to strategize the arson.
The fire was ignited by one of the recruited men on December 10, 2022. During firefighting efforts, Firefighter Nicholas Altomare was seriously injured in a ladder collapse. He temporarily left work but has since returned after recovery. The fire resulted in close to $6 million in damages.
At sentencing, Duka faces a prison term ranging from a mandatory minimum of five years to a maximum of 20 years. Authorities extended appreciation to volunteer firefighters, including Altomare, and other agencies involved in tackling the arson case.
Man Charged with Bank Fraud in Utica, NY
**Utica, NY** – The Utica Police Department was alerted by a local bank on October 17 regarding multiple bad checks issued by a current customer. The fraudulent activity forced the bank to close the individual’s account to avoid further misuse.
Following the report, the case was assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division. The investigator discovered that at least 22 checks, totaling over $4,300, had been written without sufficient funds in the accounts.
On the following Wednesday, officials from the Warrants Unit approached the suspect, Nicholas Cavalier, age 55 and resident of Utica. Subsequently, on Thursday, he was charged with the first-degree Scheme to Defraud.