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Yardley Police Make Arrest for Weapons and Drug Charges

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Yardley Police Make Arrest for Weapons and Drug Charges

**Yardley, PA** – The Yardley Borough Police Department has announced the arrest of a 30-year-old man from Garfield, NJ, for multiple offenses, including weapons and drug charges. The arrest stems from an incident that occurred on March 2, after a traffic stop for speeding.

During the traffic stop, the officer discovered marijuana, leading to the driver’s arrest and subsequent release after processing. The vehicle was impounded following this incident. On March 4, a search warrant executed on the vehicle led to the discovery of a handgun with an altered serial number and additional drug paraphernalia.

On March 6, an arrest warrant was issued for the suspect. Nearly a year later, on March 4, the Falls Township Police Department apprehended the individual.

Officers from Yardley Borough assumed custody of the suspect, who was processed, arraigned, and taken to Bucks County Jail. Bail was set at 10% of $250,000. The charges include possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, possession of a firearm with an altered serial number, carrying a weapon without a license, and drug possession.

Wellsville Man Arrested on DWI Charges

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Wellsville Man Arrested on DWI Charges

**WELLSVILLE, NY** – The Wellsville Police Department reported the arrest of a local man following a traffic accident.

Sunday, Timothy J. Porcuri, 21, was taken into custody and charged with several offenses, including DWI and DWI with a BAC of .08% or more, both unclassified misdemeanors. He was also charged with aggravated unlicensed operation in the second degree, an unlicensed operator infraction, and moving unsafely from his lane.

The arrest resulted from a traffic accident on North Main Street. Following his arrest, Porcuri was processed and released to a third party after being issued an appearance ticket.

Porcuri is scheduled to appear in Wellsville Village Court on March 18th at 4:30 p.m.

Woman Arrested by Wellsville Police on Trespass and Resisting Charges

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Woman Arrested by Wellsville Police on Trespass and Resisting Charges

**WELLSVILLE, NY** – Wellsville Police arrested Holly L. Harrington, 50, of Angelica, for charges of Trespass and Resisting Arrest.

The arrest was linked to an incident on North Main Street. Harrington was subsequently processed and issued an appearance ticket.

She was released after the processing. Harrington is scheduled to appear in Wellsville Village Court on March 18 at 4:30 p.m.

Brooklyn Resident Arrested on Terrorism and Immigration Fraud Charges

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Brooklyn Resident Arrested on Terrorism and Immigration Fraud Charges

**Brooklyn, NY** – Mansuri Manuchekhri, a 33-year-old resident of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly conspiring to support ISIS and ISIS-K, unlawful possession of firearms, and immigration fraud. The arrest was made the same day, and his initial court appearance took place in the Eastern District of New York in the afternoon.

Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized the Department of Justice’s zero-tolerance policy for terrorism, stating they are committed to prosecuting those who threaten American citizens. FBI Director Kash Patel highlighted the efforts to prevent terrorism, noting Manuchekhri allegedly sent funds to ISIS affiliates. The Justice Department, led by Sue Bai, is focused on preventing the exploitation of immigration and financial systems.

Allegedly, Manuchekhri entered the United States from Tajikistan on a tourist visa in June 2016 but overstayed after the visa expired in December 2016. In a bid to gain legal status, he allegedly entered into a sham marriage in March 2017, which was never approved due to his failure to provide necessary documentation.

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Utica Police Arrest Local Man on Drug Charges

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Utica Police Arrest Local Man on Drug Charges

**Utica, NY** – On Thursday, an investigator from the Special Investigations Unit acquired contact information for a person involved in cocaine distribution. The investigator arranged a narcotics purchase from the suspect, leading to law enforcement action.

Following the transaction, Crime Prevention Unit officers stopped the individual and arrested him. The suspect, identified as James Schiess, 35, from Utica, was detained and taken to the Utica Police Department.

Schiess faces several charges, including Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the third degree for both possession and intent to sell, as well as Criminal Possession in the seventh degree. Additionally, he is charged with Tampering with Physical Evidence for allegedly attempting to destroy the narcotics.

Philadelphia Jury Convicts Rasheed Robinson of Murder Charges

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Title: Philadelphia Jury Convicts Rasheed Robinson of Murder Charges

**PHILADELPHIA, PA** – Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and members of the District Attorney’s Office announced the conviction of Rasheed Robinson on Monday. Robinson was found guilty of First-Degree Murder, Violation of the Uniform Firearms Act (VUFA) 6106 and 6108, and Possession of an Instrument of Crime.

The victim, 25-year-old Deja Lewis, was found dead in her apartment on October 8, 2022. Investigators determined Robinson killed her following a disagreement. Robinson had been living with Lewis following his involvement in the murder of her stepfather in August 2021, for which he had an active arrest warrant at the time of Lewis’s murder.

Robinson was apprehended in Upper Darby three days after Lewis’s death. Law enforcement recovered two cell phones and a firearm from Robinson during the arrest. Ballistic evidence connected the firearm to the scene of Lewis’s murder. Additional evidence from phone data verified Robinson’s presence at the crime scene and showed his attempts to coerce Lewis into retracting a statement implicating him in her stepfather’s death.

Robinson received a life sentence without