A 37-year-old man was fatally shot on a Philadelphia highway Thursday evening, prompting an active homicide investigation by the Philadelphia Police Department. The incident occurred just before 7 p.m. in…
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 52-year-old man died Sunday morning after being stabbed in front of a building on Troutman Street in Bushwick, authorities said. At approximately 10:04 a.m. on April…
MANHATTAN, N.Y. — A 61-year-old woman was fatally shot in the head Tuesday night in Harlem, while a 23-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the foot in the same…
BRISTOW, VA — A 13-year-old boy has been charged after allegedly stabbing a staff member with metal screws and damaging property during a violent incident at a residential youth facility…
BALTIMORE, MD — A 17-year-old male has been arrested and charged as an adult for attempted first-degree murder in connection with a 2024 shooting in the Northern District. Investigators determined…
Washington, D.C. — A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with multiple robberies and an attempted assault in Southwest DC, officials said. The juvenile suspect was taken into custody…
Suspect Barricaded in Greenbelt Incident Taken into Custody
**GREENBELT, MD** – On Monday, just after 9 a.m., the Greenbelt Police Department responded to a report of a cutting incident on the 9100 Block of Edmonston Road. A victim with non-life-threatening injuries was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The suspect, identified as a Hispanic male, initially refused to surrender and barricaded himself inside a unit. Authorities eventually took him into custody.
The Greenbelt Police Department extended gratitude to the Prince George’s County Police Department and Berwyn Heights Police Department for their assistance. Their collaboration was vital in resolving the situation.
PHILADELPHIA – A 22-year-old man was stabbed multiple times early Saturday inside a residence in the 35th District, police said. The stabbing occurred at 2:19 a.m. on the 6700 block…
PHILADELPHIA — A man was stabbed early Saturday morning at a 24-hour store in West Philadelphia, police said. Officers responded to the 5200 block of Market Street in the 19th…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man was shot and killed inside a Navy Yard apartment Tuesday afternoon, and police arrested a suspect at the scene, officials announced Wednesday. Officers responded around…
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Gaurav Singh, 27; Nirmal Singh, 30; and Gurdeep Singh, 22, three men living in Greenwood, Indiana were arrested in Indiana on a warrant for murder in New…
PHILADELPHIA — A 39-year-old man was stabbed multiple times Tuesday night in the city’s 15th District, authorities said. The attack occurred at 9:59 p.m. on the 46XX block of Oakland…
PHILADELPHIA — Authorities are seeking help in locating two young siblings, Xela Santiago, 7, and Xealwyse Santiago, 4, who were last seen in the early hours of Friday, January 24,…
TEANECK, N.J. — A man experiencing a mental health crisis was safely taken into custody Monday morning following a standoff with police that lasted several hours, authorities said. Teaneck police…
PHILADELPHIA, P.A. — A 40-year-old man was shot and killed Monday evening in North Philadelphia, authorities said. The shooting occurred around 5:07 p.m. on the 3300 block of H Street,…
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — A suspect was safely taken into custody Tuesday night after a barricade situation unfolded in Myrtle Beach, police said. The incident began around 6:50 p.m. when…
BRONX, NY — A 32-year-old man was fatally stabbed Sunday night inside a Bronx apartment building, authorities said. Police responded to a 911 call around 10:42 p.m. at 494 East…
ALLENTOWN, N.J. — An Allentown man is in custody after allegedly shooting a woman in the head at her home on New Year’s Eve, an incident that has left the…
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A 25-year-old man was stabbed in the face during an altercation at Dilworth Plaza in Center City on Monday afternoon, police said. The incident occurred at approximately…
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A man was killed in a shooting Monday night on the 700 block of East Willard Street in the city’s 25th District. The incident occurred at approximately…
TOWSON, MD — Baltimore County Police have taken one suspect into custody following an incident involving potentially hazardous materials in White Marsh on Friday morning. Officers responded to a report…
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A 38-year-old man was fatally stabbed Wednesday evening in North Philadelphia, and police have taken a female suspect into custody, authorities said. The incident occurred at approximately…
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Officer Michael Horan of the Greensboro Police Department was shot and killed on Monday while responding to a call at Food Lion on Lawndale Drive involving a…
State Grand Jury Declines Charges in Paterson Custody Death
**TRENTON, NJ** — A state grand jury has decided not to bring criminal charges following the death of Rosita Diaz, 57, in Paterson Police Department custody on February 18, 2022. The case was presented to the grand jury by the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) in line with the 2019 Independent Prosecutor Directive.
The investigation conducted by OPIA involved witness interviews, a review of body-worn camera and surveillance footage, and examination of medical records, autopsy, and toxicology results. The grand jury reviewed this evidence and concluded deliberations on Monday, choosing not to file charges against any officers involved.
Ms. Diaz was arrested on February 17, 2022, for alleged narcotics possession and was taken to a hospital multiple times before being found unresponsive in a police holding cell. At approximately 5:55 p.m. on February 18, 2022, she was discovered, and after EMS was called, she was pronounced dead at 6:16 p.m. Toxicology revealed the presence of fentanyl, para-flouro-fentanyl, and cocaine in her system. Her
LANCASTER, Pa. — A 32-year-old man has been charged with attempted criminal homicide, aggravated assault, and endangering the welfare of children following a shooting during a dispute over a child,…