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Paraprofessional Charged After Striking 10-Year-Old Special Needs Student at Sto-Rox Upper Elementary School

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**Incident at Sto-Rox Upper Elementary Leads to Charges**

**Pittsburgh, PA** – The Allegheny County Police have pressed charges against an adult paraprofessional following an incident at Sto-Rox Upper Elementary.

On Monday, the police department’s General Investigations Unit received a ChildLine report regarding a contractor. The contractor, employed at Sto-Rox Upper Elementary, allegedly struck a 10-year-old student with special needs.

The investigation revealed that the incident occurred on Thursday. Video evidence shows the student in the hallway when London Simmons, aged 31, allegedly opened a door into her, causing her to fall and break her glasses. Witnesses reportedly saw Simmons leave the scene without offering help, and the student suffered a minor eye injury.

After discussions with the district attorney’s office, charges were filed against Simmons. She faces endangering the welfare of a child and simple assault, both misdemeanors.

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New Bedford Man Charged for Stabbing

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Stabbing Incident in Boston Leads to Arrest

**Boston, MA** – On Friday at approximately 2:48 PM, officers from District D-4 in South End arrested Nathaniel Almeida, 46, of New Bedford. The arrest followed a stabbing incident reported in the area.

Officers initially responded to reports of a stabbing at 474 Massachusetts Avenue. Boston Police Operations provided a description of the suspect and indicated his direction of flight.

Upon arrival, officers found an adult male victim with multiple stab wounds. They administered medical aid and called Boston EMS, who transported the victim to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. The victim is expected to survive.

Officers canvassed the area and found a man matching the suspect’s description near Gage Street and Northampton Street. The suspect, identified as Almeida, had a laceration on his arm and was taken to the hospital.

Almeida faces charges including Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon, Assault and Battery, Threat to Commit a Crime, and Intimidation of a Witness. He is set to be arraigned in Boston Municipal Court.

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Wall Township Man Charged with Armed Bank Robbery

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Wall Township Man Charged with Armed Robbery

**Freehold, NJ** – A Wall Township resident was apprehended and charged in connection with an armed robbery, as announced by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago on Thursday.

Jeffrey L. Kniffin, age 50, faces charges including first-degree armed robbery, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and possession of hollow point bullets, a fourth-degree offense.

On Wednesday, officers responded to a robbery at a Bank of America on State Highway 35. The suspect, masked and armed, reportedly stole over $5,000 and fled.

An off-duty officer observed a suspect matching Kniffin’s description on a bicycle near the bank. He followed the individual to Kniffin’s M Street residence, where Kniffin was arrested.

Kniffin remains in custody at Monmouth County Correctional Institution. The case is managed by Assistant Prosecutor Michael Luciano, and Kniffin’s attorney details have not been released.

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Manalapan Man Charged in Fatal Holmdel Collision

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Manalapan Man Charged in Fatal Holmdel Collision

**FREEHOLD, NJ** – A 28-year-old man from Manalapan, John Baradekji, has been charged in relation to a fatal collision in Holmdel. Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced the charges on Thursday.

Baradekji faces one count of third-degree Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License while involved in a fatal crash. The incident occurred on Monday, August 12, at approximately 7:34 a.m., when a crash involving a motor vehicle and bicycle was reported near Bethany Road and Galway Drive.

The bicycle rider, 65-year-old Timothy Neher from Holmdel, was found at the scene and later transported to Bayshore Medical Center. He succumbed to his injuries at 8:41 a.m. An investigation conducted by local authorities determined that the bicyclist was struck by a 2008 Kia driven by Baradekji.

Baradekji is represented by attorney Joshua D. Altman, based in New Brunswick, Middlesex County. Under U.S. law, Baradekji is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of

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Brick Township Man Charged for Lewd Images of Children

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Brick Township Man Charged with Child Pornography Possession

**Brick Township, NJ** – Dennis Hubert, a 42-year-old resident of Brick Township, was charged Thursday with possession of child pornography. The charge follows an investigation initiated by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office.

The investigation began after a cyber-tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children was referred to the New Jersey State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. This tip alerted authorities to an individual allegedly involved in sending and receiving child pornography online.

The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit identified an IP address belonging to a residence in Brick Township as the source of the illicit activity. Through further investigation, Dennis Hubert was identified as the individual accessing the illegal material.

On Thursday, law enforcement agencies including detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations, and Brick Township Police Department executed a search warrant at Hubert’s home. A forensic examination of electronic devices found several items of child pornography. Hubert was subsequently taken into custody and is being held at the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing.

Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer acknowledged the collaborative effort of the various law enforcement agencies involved

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Wall Township Resident Charged Following High School Football Incident

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Wall Township Resident Charged Following High School Football Incident

**WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ** – Kelly Davis, a 53-year-old resident of Wall Township, was charged with disorderly conduct and harassment following an incident at a high school football game. The charges were filed Saturday, October 19, after an altercation at the game between Howell Township and Wall Township on Friday night.

During the post-game, Davis allegedly entered the field and confronted a 17-year-old player from Howell Township. The confrontation led to a disturbance that required police and school security to intervene. Witnesses stated that Davis’s behavior was aggressive, causing concern for players, coaches, and spectators. Officers and school staff managed the situation and escorted Davis off the premises.

After the incident, police gathered witness statements to understand the event fully. Consequently, charges were filed against Davis, who is now set to appear in Wall Township Municipal Court. Patrolman John Kelly is the investigating officer in this case.

The Wall Township Police Department emphasized their commitment to maintaining a safe environment at school events. They encourage the community to report incidents threatening the safety and well-being of youth. Davis is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court as per United States and New Jersey state law.

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PGSuspect Charged in Fatal September ShootingPD News

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**Suspect Charged in Fatal September Shooting**

**Oxon Hill, MD**

The Prince George’s County Police have charged a suspect with murder in a fatal shooting case from late September. The suspect, Frederick Stevenson, 33, from Washington, DC, is accused of fatally shooting Daryl McCall, 30, from District Heights.

The incident took place on September 27 at approximately 7:40 p.m. Officers responded to the site in the 5100 block of Indian Head Highway following a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, police found the victim, Daryl McCall, deceased from gunshot injuries in a parking lot. Another man was also injured in the shooting and sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

During their preliminary investigation, officers discovered that the shooting stemmed from a dispute, with Stevenson and the victims being known to each other. As a result, Stevenson has been charged with first and second-degree murder, among other related charges.

Stevenson was located and apprehended by authorities in Washington, DC, with the cooperation of several law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Marshal’s Capital Area Regional Taskforce. Stevenson awaits extradition back to Prince George’s County. Anyone with additional information regarding the case is

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Matawan Woman Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run Incident

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Matawan Woman Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run Incident

**FREEHOLD, NJ** – A Matawan resident, Sonia Gomez, 64, has been charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident that resulted in the death of a pedestrian in Aberdeen, as announced by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 4, at approximately 7:24 p.m., when Aberdeen Police responded to reports of a pedestrian being struck at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and 2nd Street. Upon arrival, officers found a 58-year-old woman, Judith Fox-Hernandez, injured on the road.

Fox-Hernandez was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center but unfortunately succumbed to her injuries on Sunday, September 29. Investigations revealed that she was struck by a 2015 Honda Pilot driven by Gomez, who allegedly did not stop or report the accident.

Monmouth County Assistant Prosecutor Michael Luciano is handling the case. Gomez is represented by Harold C. Baker, Esq., of Fair Haven. All defendants are considered innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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