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Manhattan driver sentenced to 6 years for running over NYPD officer during high-speed Bronx chase

Breaking Local News ReportMay 8, 20250

BRONX, N.Y. — A Manhattan man was sentenced Wednesday to six years in prison for running over an NYPD officer after a high-speed chase in the Bronx that ended in a violent confrontation captured on body-camera footage, authorities said. Usman Haruna, 27, was convicted by a jury on March 12 of second-degree assault and several related charges stemming from a December 2021 incident in the Fordham section. Bronx Supreme Court Justice Ralph Fabrizio handed down the sentence, which includes an additional three years of post-release supervision. Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark said Haruna led officers on a mile-and-a-half chase

Chevy Chase burglary suspect sought by police

Breaking Local News ReportMay 7, 20250

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department’s 2nd District Investigative Section are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a residential burglary that occurred last month in Chevy Chase. The incident took place on Friday, April 4, 2025, at approximately 12:28 p.m. at a residence located in the 8000 block of Freyman Drive. According to investigators, the suspect forced entry into the home, stole property, and then fled the scene. The suspect is described as a white male of average height with a skinny to medium build. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black pants,

Masked burglar caught after early morning foot chase in Holmdel

Breaking Local News ReportApril 30, 20250

HOLMDEL, NJ — A Forked River man was arrested early Tuesday morning after police say he burglarized a gas station and attempted to flee officers during two separate foot pursuits through Holmdel’s business district. At approximately 3:30 a.m., Holmdel Police Officer Ptl. James Herlihy spotted a man dressed in all black with a bandana over his face and gloves running across Route 520 carrying a garbage bag. The officer initiated a chase after the suspect fled behind local businesses. A perimeter was quickly established with support from additional units. Key Points Police later confirmed that the Village Exxon station on

High-speed chase ends in DC housing complex: Stolen truck suspect taken down after ramming cops

Breaking Local News ReportApril 19, 20250

DUNKIRK, MD — A man with no fixed address was arrested Wednesday after leading deputies on a high-speed pursuit in a stolen vehicle that began in Calvert County and ended in a foot chase through a Washington, D.C. neighborhood. Alexander Wade Foote, 28, is facing numerous charges after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop around 8:41 a.m. on April 16, according to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. The vehicle, reported stolen, was spotted on Town Center Boulevard in Dunkirk when a deputy attempted to pull it over. Authorities said Foote initially appeared to comply, but then sped off northbound on Route

Shooting on South Fulton ends in car chase and arrests

Local News ReportApril 18, 20250

BALTIMORE, MD — A 35-year-old man was shot and two suspects were arrested after a shooting in Southwest Baltimore led to a vehicle pursuit and foot chase on Tuesday evening. Key Points Gunshots heard as officers patrol Southwest neighborhood Officers stationed near the 200 block of South Fulton Street heard gunfire coming from nearby just before 6 p.m. Responding immediately, they saw a man chasing another who had been shot. The victim, a 35-year-old male, was located and taken to a local hospital where he was listed in stable condition. Suspects flee scene but are quickly captured Witnessing the unfolding

Two arrested, guns and drugs seized in Severn bust after foot chase

Local News ReportApril 16, 20250

SEVERN, MD — A drug and weapons investigation in the Stillmeadows community led to the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of firearms, cannabis, and cash after officers observed a suspected transaction late Tuesday night. Key Points Suspect flees, officers recover loaded handgun Officers patrolling the Stillmeadows community around 9:32 p.m. observed what appeared to be a drug transaction involving occupants of a parked Nissan Altima. As police approached to investigate, one suspect fled on foot and was apprehended shortly after. He was found to be carrying a loaded Glock .40 caliber handgun. A second suspect attempted to enter

Suspect on the run after police chase ends near DC-Maryland border

Local News ReportApril 16, 20250

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Police are actively searching for a suspect who fled from a stolen vehicle following a pursuit that ended near 28th Street and Shipley Terrace, SE, on Wednesday morning, not far from the Maryland state line. Key Points Chase ends near Suitland Parkway with suspect on the run D.C. police confirmed the pursuit concluded in Southeast near the border with Maryland. The vehicle, reportedly stolen, came to a stop near 28th Street and Shipley Terrace, where the suspect exited and fled on foot. Aerial units were deployed shortly after the pursuit ended, with a helicopter seen circling the

Gunshots, chase, and arrests follow evening shooting in Baltimore

Local News ReportApril 16, 20250

BALTIMORE, MD — A 35-year-old man was hospitalized after a shooting in Southwest Baltimore Tuesday evening, with two suspects taken into custody following a police pursuit through city streets. Key Points Officers respond after hearing gunfire during patrol Southwest District officers were patrolling near 200 South Fulton Street when they heard gunshots from the next block. Responding immediately, they saw an unidentified male chasing another, who was later confirmed to be the 35-year-old victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to an area hospital and was listed in stable condition following treatment. Suspects arrested after vehicle and

Driver caught after wild second police chase across Stafford

Local News ReportApril 15, 20250

STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — A reckless driver who previously escaped a high-speed police pursuit in November found himself in custody five months later after a determined deputy recognized the vehicle and initiated a second chase—this time with a very different outcome. Key Points High-speed chase in November ends with ongoing investigation Deputy R. Tully first encountered the driver on November 18 near the Wawa on Richmond Highway. A black Dodge Challenger with no front license plate and dark tinted windows exited the parking lot recklessly. When Deputy Tully attempted a traffic stop, the driver sped off toward I-95 northbound, forcing

New York knicker thief busted after underwear heist, high-speed chase in Virginia

Breaking Local News ReportApril 14, 20250

STAFFORD, VA — A 60-year-old New York man was arrested after leading deputies on a high-speed chase Friday night with a suitcase stuffed with stolen women’s lingerie, shoes, and clothing worth over $1,000, authorities said. Deputies with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported theft around 8:38 p.m. at T.J. Maxx in North Stafford, where store security chased a man fleeing with a suitcase full of merchandise. Witnesses provided a description of the suspect’s vehicle, which was quickly spotted in the area of Woodstream Circle. Key Points Suspect fled traffic stop before PIT maneuver ends pursuit Deputy X.D.

Tow truck terror: Man charged with attempted murder after violent LA carjacking and chase

Breaking Local News ReportApril 9, 20250

LOS ANGELES, CALIF. — A 40-year-old man is facing 11 felony charges, including attempted murder and carjacking, after allegedly stealing two trucks and leading police on a violent high-speed pursuit that left one man seriously injured and several vehicles damaged, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Key Points DA details charges and incident timeline According to prosecutors, Adam James Bowen, born April 10, 1984, carjacked a tow truck operator last week, then attempted to murder the victim by allegedly trying to run him over with the stolen vehicle. The victim sustained major injuries during the incident. A few

Teens busted after wild stolen car chase ends in Baltimore standoff

Local News ReportApril 9, 20250

BALTIMORE, Md. — A group of juveniles was arrested Sunday evening after police tracked a stolen Hyundai to a dead-end street, where the suspects ditched the car and ran into a vacant house, authorities said. Key Points The incident began around 7:30 p.m., when Central District Detectives received a hit from the city’s License Plate Reader system on a stolen Hyundai. With help from Foxtrot, the department’s aviation unit, officers tracked the vehicle to the 500 block of Hoffman Street. After reaching a dead end, the suspects fled the vehicle on foot. Officers quickly pursued and arrested four individuals: a

Police rule married Chevy Chase couple’s deaths a murder-suicide

Breaking Local News ReportApril 8, 20250

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A couple found dead in their Chevy Chase home last week were victims of a murder-suicide, Montgomery County police confirmed Monday following an ongoing investigation by Major Crimes detectives. Key Points Officers and emergency personnel responded around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday to the 8500 block of Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase, where they discovered the bodies of Kate Simoni Fralin, 61, and William Scott Fralin, 63, both suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The two were pronounced dead at the scene. A firearm and ammunition were recovered near the bodies, prompting immediate involvement of homicide investigators. “The decedents were

Kearny police chase and arrest armed robbery suspect after foot pursuit into East Newark

Breaking Local News ReportApril 6, 20250

Robbery suspect with knife and stolen jewelry caught after Kearny police chase KEARNY, N.J. — A robbery suspect was arrested Thursday morning after leading multiple Kearny police officers on a foot chase that ended in East Newark, according to a press release from the Kearny Police Department. Key Points Around 10:50 a.m., Officer Ryan Wilson was flagged down near Halstead Street and Kearny Avenue by a robbery victim who reported being held up by a suspect on a bicycle. The suspect fled from Officer Wilson and discarded both his bike and outer layers of clothing, which were later recovered. Officer

High-speed chase leads to 10-year sentence for Washington man caught with stolen guns

Breaking Local News ReportApril 6, 20250

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — A Washington, Pa., man was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in federal prison for illegally possessing multiple firearms and ammunition following a high-speed police chase and crash in 2019. Key Points Derik Carothers, 29, received the sentence from U.S. District Judge Stephanie L. Haines on April 3 after being convicted of possessing firearms as a felon. Prosecutors said Carothers had multiple prior felony convictions, including burglary and two counts of carrying a firearm without a license, disqualifying him from legally owning any weapons. On October 20, 2019, Carothers led Pennsylvania State Police on a high-speed pursuit on

Two New York retail thieves tackled and cuffed after foot chase in Howell

Breaking Local News ReportApril 3, 20250

HOWELL, N.J. — Two suspects from New York were arrested after allegedly attempting to steal over $6,300 in merchandise from the ULTA store in Howell Commons, prompting a foot chase through a wooded area behind the shopping center, police said Wednesday. Key Points Officers from the Howell Township Police Department responded to a call reporting an active shoplifting in progress, with the suspects fleeing on foot. Patrolman Matt Cuzzo spotted the pair running behind the plaza and directed fellow officers to the scene. Patrolmen Elie Lavarin and Matt Zilinski pursued the suspects into the woods and successfully apprehended a 25-year-old

DC cops chase suspects caught on cam after triple shooting

Local News ReportApril 1, 20250

WASHINGTON, DC — Police are searching for multiple suspects and a vehicle captured on surveillance footage following a triple shooting in Southeast DC last week that sent three people to the hospital. The incident unfolded around 6:11 p.m. on Friday, March 28, when Seventh District officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 3200 block of 23rd Street, Southeast. On arrival, they found two adult men and one adult woman suffering from gunshot wounds. All three victims were conscious and breathing when transported by DC Fire and EMS to area hospitals. Investigators say one suspect and a vehicle involved in

ATM thieves busted after multi-jurisdictional chase ends in D.C.

Local News ReportMarch 27, 20250

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two men were arrested early Tuesday morning following the theft of an ATM from a Northwest business and a police pursuit that spanned multiple jurisdictions, the Metropolitan Police Department confirmed. Around 5:17 a.m. on March 25, Fourth District officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 5200 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest. Investigators learned that multiple suspects had threatened an employee and used a chain to rip an ATM from outside the business before fleeing in a white Ford F-250. Just 14 minutes later, Fifth District officers spotted the vehicle near New York Avenue

Philadelphia man sentenced for high-speed chase, gas line crash in Lancaster

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 18, 20250

LANCASTER, PA — A Philadelphia man has been sentenced to up to 12 years in state prison for leading police on a high-speed chase through Lancaster that ended with him crashing into a gas line, causing a severe leak, all to avoid a traffic ticket. Waleem Felder, 46, was sentenced on March 5 by Judge Margaret Miller to a term of three years and nine months to 12 years. Felder was found guilty in January on multiple charges, including risking catastrophe, fleeing police, and evading arrest. The November 13, 2023, incident began when police attempted to stop Felder for an

Maryland woman arrested for attempted murder and carjacking in Chevy Chase

Local News ReportMarch 15, 20250

CHEVY CHASE, Md. — A 20-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with an attempted murder and carjacking that left a man seriously injured in Chevy Chase last month, Montgomery County police announced Thursday. Roniyah Thomas, of District Heights, was taken into custody at her residence on March 13 after investigators identified her as the suspect in the February 4 shooting near South Park Avenue and The Hills Plaza. Officers responded to the scene around 7:42 p.m. and found an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. Police applied a tourniquet before the victim was transported to a

Phil Murphy’s Police Chase Restrictions Being Blamed for Death of Two in Toms River

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 9, 20250

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An unlicensed teenager driving a BMW at 118 mph faces two counts of aggravated manslaughter after crashing into another vehicle at an intersection late Friday night, killing two people, authorities said. Now, fingers are starting to be pointed at New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s restrictions on police intervention in non-violent incident, especially when suspects are driving at a high rate of speed. If police could have continued their chase, could two lives have been saved? That’s to be determined. Seaside Heights police initially spotted the BMW speeding south on Route 35 at more than three times

Off-duty NYPD analyst leads police on wild chase in Manhattan

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 7, 20250

NEW YORK — An off-duty NYPD crime analyst was arrested early Friday morning in Upper Manhattan on charges of reckless endangerment and fleeing an officer in a motor vehicle, authorities said. Samy Farawlo, 26, was taken into custody at 2:02 a.m. within the 34th Precinct, which covers Washington Heights and Inwood. Details of the incident leading to his arrest have not been released. Farawlo faces charges of first-degree reckless endangerment and second-degree fleeing an officer in a motor vehicle. The NYPD has not commented on his current employment status.

Criminal Migrants Leads Police on High Speed Drug Chase in Maryland

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 4, 20250

FREDERICK, Md. — A joint operation between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office led to the identification and detention of two criminal aliens following a high-speed pursuit and drug seizure, officials said. “This case is a clear example of how collaboration with local jurisdictions enhances public safety by ensuring that dangerous individuals are properly identified and not released back into our communities,” said ICE Baltimore acting Field Office Director Matthew Elliston. The operation was conducted under the 287(g) Program, a federal-local partnership that allows deputies to screen individuals for immigration violations. Frederick County Sheriff

Baltimore police arrest armed carjacker after foot chase

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 27, 20250

BALTIMORE, Md. — A 25-year-old Baltimore man was arrested early Thursday in connection with an armed carjacking that occurred hours earlier on Eastern Avenue, police said. Officers from the Regional Auto Theft Task Force (RATT), with assistance from Baltimore County Aviation, tracked the suspect to Gwynns Falls Parkway around 2:30 a.m., authorities said. Following a brief foot pursuit, officers apprehended the suspect in the 2300 block of Ashburton Street. Police said the suspect was taken to the Central Booking Intake Facility and charged with multiple counts of armed carjacking, robbery, assault, and handgun violations.

Three arrested after police chase, officer injuries in Garfield

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 26, 20250

GARFIELD, N.J. — Three men were arrested following a late-night police chase in Garfield that left multiple officers injured, authorities said. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of Christian V. Cepeda, 20, of Paterson; Dante N. Braxton, 20, of Paterson; and Elias X. Montanez, 20, of Elizabeth, on charges including weapons offenses, receiving stolen property, and resisting arrest. The arrests followed an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Garfield Police Department. The incident began around 11:30 p.m. on Nov. 17, when Garfield police responded to reports of masked individuals on the 400 block of River