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V Street turns deadly in late-night DC stabbing

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man is dead after being found with stab wounds late Thursday night in Southeast Washington, prompting a homicide investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department. Key Points Late-night call leads to grim discovery Officers responded to a report of an unconscious person on V Street SE just before 11:30 p.m. on April 10. Upon arrival, they discovered an unresponsive individual suffering from what police described as “sharp force” injuries consistent with a stabbing. Emergency crews transported the victim to an area hospital, where he later died from his injuries. His identity has not been released pending notification

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Deadly assault in Oxon Hill; Suspect arrested after victim dies from head injuries

OXON HILL, MD — A 55-year-old man has died more than a week after suffering severe head trauma in a violent assault outside a business, prompting homicide charges against the suspect already in custody. Key Points Assault turned homicide investigation The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit has taken over the investigation following the death of Thomas Johnson IV, of Washington, D.C. Johnson was assaulted on April 2 around 9:50 a.m. in the 2300 block of Iverson Street in Oxon Hill. Officers arriving on the scene found him outside a business with life-threatening head injuries. He succumbed to those

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No charges for cops in deadly Hamilton shootout, grand jury rules

TRENTON, NJ — A New Jersey state grand jury has declined to file criminal charges against two Hamilton Township police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Vincent Correa, 44, during a gunfire exchange that left one officer wounded on March 8, 2024. Key Points Domestic call escalated to gunfire The Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) investigated the incident and presented evidence to a state grand jury under the 2019 Independent Prosecutor Directive. According to investigators, Hamilton Township police responded to a 911 call on Orchard Avenue shortly after 10 p.m. on March 8. The caller, located outside

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Manhunt underway for suspect in deadly Syracuse hit-and-run

SYRACUSE, NY — Police are searching for a 27-year-old man accused of fleeing the scene of a fatal hit-and-run last month in Syracuse, with authorities warning he may have left New York State. Key Points Suspect accused of fleeing after fatal crash The Syracuse Police Department issued a public alert Friday as they continue their search for Nigel Chabot-Douglas. He is wanted in connection with a deadly incident that took place at approximately 10:21 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, on Butternut Street’s 1200 block. Authorities allege that Chabot-Douglas fled the scene following the crash, which resulted in at least one

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Booze-fueled bay crash: Boat owner charged in deadly Long Beach wreck that killed one, injured seven

LOS ANGELES, CALIF. — A Long Beach man has been charged with felony counts after allegedly operating a boat under the influence and crashing into a jetty in Alamitos Bay last summer, killing one passenger and injuring seven others, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Key Points Deadly crash followed Fourth of July celebrations Kevin King, 56, is accused of piloting a 48-foot sportfishing boat while intoxicated on the night of July 3, 2024, when the vessel slammed into the Alamitos Bay jetty around 9:20 p.m. Authorities say King had 11 passengers aboard at the time of the

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Brooklyn man indicted for manslaughter after deadly school bus crash kills passenger

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A Brooklyn man has been arraigned on a manslaughter indictment after allegedly speeding through a stop sign and crashing into a school bus, killing his 26-year-old passenger and injuring the driver before attempting to flee the scene in an Uber. Key Points Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced that Tyree Epps, 32, was arraigned before Supreme Court Justice Dineen Riviezzo on charges including second-degree manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, assault, and leaving the scene of an incident. Epps was ordered held without bail and is due back in court on June 20. The crash occurred around 1:15 p.m.

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Gunfire turns deadly in Spotsylvania as 3 killed, 2 injured in evening shooting

Key Points SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. — A violent shooting erupted in a residential area of Spotsylvania County on Tuesday evening, leaving three people dead and two others hospitalized, authorities confirmed. Gunfire erupts in residential circle The shooting occurred around 5:30 p.m. in the Olde Greenwich Circle neighborhood, a typically quiet community. Responding units found multiple victims at the scene, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office. Two victims were transported to a nearby hospital, while three were pronounced dead on-site. Authorities initially said they were still working to confirm how many individuals were responsible for the shooting. Suspects arrested, investigation

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Canadian trainer convicted in brutal deadly beating of horse in New York

CRAWFORD, N.Y. — A Canadian man has been convicted in the violent killing of a racehorse in Orange County after a judge found him guilty on all charges stemming from the July 2023 incident that led to the animal’s death. Key Points Frederick Bourgault, 27, was found guilty following a bench trial of second-degree criminal mischief and felony interference with a domestic animal after investigators concluded he struck a racehorse named Finish Line with a hard object. The impact caused a skull fracture, and the horse was later euthanized due to the severity of its injuries. The case, prosecuted by

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Man busted in deadly March shooting of 23-year-old in Silver Spring

GAITHERSBURG, MD — A Prince George’s County man was arrested Friday in connection with the fatal shooting of Jonah Kimindu Mutua last month in Silver Spring, authorities said. Key Points Arrest made in Upper Marlboro Douglas David Lacey, 23, was taken into custody without incident by the U.S. Marshals Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force and Montgomery County Police Department Task Force Officers, with support from the Prince George’s County Police Department. Lacey was apprehended in Upper Marlboro on Friday, nearly a month after the shooting that left Mutua dead on Fairdale Terrace in the Silver Spring area. Authorities said

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Woman nabbed in Ohio for deadly Baltimore shooting

BALTIMORE, MD – A 26-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Shy’Keema Turner, who was killed during a dispute in the 700 block of East Preston Street on March 18. The suspect, identified as Unique Thorn of Baltimore, was apprehended without incident in Ohio on April 3, 2025, by members of the U.S. Marshals Service and Baltimore detectives. Thorn is currently awaiting extradition back to Maryland, where she will face charges including First Degree Murder. On the evening of March 18 at approximately 5:56 p.m., Central District patrol officers responded to reports of gunfire. When

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Speeding hit-and-run driver sentenced to up to 12 years for deadly Brooklyn crash

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK — A Brownsville man who sped through a red light and fatally struck a woman on a motorized scooter in Bedford-Stuyvesant has been sentenced to up to 12 years in prison, prosecutors announced Tuesday. Key Points: Mike Josie, 26, received an indeterminate sentence of four to 12 years behind bars after pleading guilty to second-degree manslaughter in the 2022 hit-and-run crash that killed 43-year-old Bernadine Lewis, according to Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez. “This defendant was speeding and ran a red light, causing a tragic crash that took a woman’s life,” Gonzalez said in a statement. The

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Baltimore police hunt suspects caught on camera in deadly Park Heights shooting

BALTIMORE, MD – Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying individuals connected to a fatal shooting that occurred in Northwest Baltimore earlier this month. The Baltimore Police Department is working to identify persons seen in photographs released in connection to a homicide that took place on March 19 in the 5400 block of Park Heights Avenue. Details about the victim and the events leading up to the shooting have not been publicly released. Authorities have only confirmed that the case is being investigated as a homicide by gunfire. Detectives are urging anyone who recognizes the individuals in the

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Four charged with murder in deadly Dorchester Street ambush

WORCESTER, MASS. — Four men were indicted for murder on Monday in connection with the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old man found gunned down inside a car on Dorchester Street in December, prosecutors said. Adrian Rodriguez, 33, of Fitchburg; Darius Perkins, 21, of Worcester; Dylan Driscoll, 19; and Jorge Rolon, 17, both of Fitchburg, were arraigned on murder charges after a Worcester County Grand Jury handed up indictments, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. Driscoll, Perkins, and Rolon were also indicted on firearms charges, including possession of a loaded firearm, possession of a firearm, and possession

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Teen duo charged in deadly Cook Road shooting that left one dead, one injured

HOUSTON, TX — A second suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred earlier this month at an apartment complex in southwest Houston, police announced Friday. Christopher Portillo Luna, 17, has been charged with murder in the 351st State District Court and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the 228th State District Court following the March 18 shooting at 7500 Cook Road. He is the second teen suspect charged in the case. Fernando Amaya, 17, was previously taken into custody and charged with murder, aggravated assault of a family member, and aggravated assault

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Deadly Newburgh Stabbing Case Ends with Manslaughter Plea

Newburgh Homicide Case Sees Guilty Plea

**Newburgh, NY** – On Thursday, Cameron Williams, 26, from New Windsor, entered a guilty plea to Manslaughter in the First Degree in Orange County Court. This announcement was made by Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler, who confirmed the plea agreement anticipates an 18-year prison sentence and five years of post-release supervision for Williams, with formal sentencing set for June 18.

Court documents and statements detailed the events of October 13, 2024, around 10:45 p.m. in Newburgh. Williams allegedly armed himself with several kitchen knives and fatally stabbed a man on West Parmenter Street. The Newburgh Police Department’s investigation subsequently identified Williams as the suspect, leading to his arrest.

During the plea hearing, Williams admitted to intending to inflict serious physical harm, resulting in the victim’s death. District Attorney Hoovler remarked on the crime’s violence and emphasized the importance of meaningful punishment while acknowledging the family’s pursuit of closure.

The prosecution team for the case comprises Senior Assistant District Attorney Christopher Kelly and Assistant District Attorney Kevin Sharp. The public is reminded that charges are merely allegations and the presumption of innocence

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Man charged with murder in deadly Parkville stabbing after domestic dispute

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — A 23-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder following a fatal domestic stabbing that occurred Saturday afternoon in a Parkville residence, according to Baltimore County Police. Officers responded around 1 p.m. to a home in the 8300 block of Nunley Drive, ZIP code 21234, after receiving reports of a domestic disturbance. Inside the residence, police discovered two individuals suffering from stab wounds. Taejhiana Walker, 22, was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect, identified as Rashard Mack, 23, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Upon his release, homicide detectives

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Cops hunt suspects in deadly Park Heights Avenue shooting

BALTIMORE, MD — Baltimore Police are asking for the public’s help identifying individuals connected to a fatal shooting that took place on March 19 in Northwest Baltimore. The incident occurred in the 5400 block of Park Heights Avenue, where an unidentified victim was killed by gunfire. Detectives released images of people they believe may have information related to the homicide. Key Points “Detectives need your help identifying the individuals seen in these photos,” the department said in a social media post on Wednesday. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Homicide Detectives at 410-396-2100 or call 911. Anonymous tips may

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Seven-week manhunt ends in arrest for deadly Biddle Street shooting

BALTIMORE, MD — A man accused of fatally shooting another during a February dispute in Southeast Baltimore has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder, police said. On March 21, investigators arrested 33-year-old Sean Lloyd of Baltimore in connection with the February 2 homicide of 37-year-old Troy Kavanaugh. The shooting occurred in the 2500 block of East Biddle Street around 3:15 p.m. Authorities say the deadly encounter followed a dispute between the two men. Kavanaugh was found with multiple gunshot wounds and later died at a local hospital. Warrant Apprehension Detectives took Lloyd into custody without incident. He was transported

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Deadly I-95 crash in Philadelphia kills one, second John Doe injured

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A fatal crash along Interstate 95 in Philadelphia left one man dead Friday night and another unidentified, according to police. The accident occurred at approximately 8:18 p.m. near Castor Avenue and Richmond Street in the city’s 24th District. Authorities said a Mazda traveling northbound on I-95 struck a barrier and overturned, landing on the sidewalk beneath the highway. A 22-year-old Black male was transported by Philadelphia Fire Department medics to Aria Torresdale Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 9:00 p.m. The second occupant of the vehicle, referred to as “John Doe,” remains unidentified. The Pennsylvania State

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Alejandro Huerta-Arias Found Guilty of Lakewood Deadly Crash

Alejandro Huerta-Arias Found Guilty of Vehicular Homicide

**TOMS RIVER, NJ** – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced the conviction of Alejandro Huerta-Arias, 24, of Toms River, for Vehicular Homicide on March 18, 2025. The conviction relates to a fatal crash in Lakewood Township on March 9, 2022, that resulted in the death of Mark Mandel, 32.

The jury reached a decision after nearly a two-week trial overseen by Judge Dina M. Vicari. Huerta-Arias faces up to ten years in New Jersey State Prison, with his sentencing set for May 16, 2025, aligning with the No Early Release Act.

On March 9, 2022, at approximately 8:15 a.m., officers responded to Madison Avenue and Courtney Road for a serious vehicle crash. The investigation revealed Huerta-Arias was driving a 2012 Infinity G35 northbound when it collided with Mandel’s 2008 Chevrolet Impala, pushing it into a traffic signal and killing Mandel at the scene.

Further investigation showed Huerta-Arias was driving at an average speed of 93 mph

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Suspect charged with first-degree murder after deadly arson in Crestwood

CRESTWOOD, Ill. — A 52-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly killing his employer and attempting to cover up the crime by setting a fire inside a Crestwood business. On March 5 at approximately 4:05 p.m., Crestwood police and fire crews responded to a fire at ATG Truckload, located at 13835 S. Kostner. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze but discovered the body of 43-year-old Dane Koletski on the second floor amid heavy smoke. Authorities launched a homicide and arson investigation, with assistance from the State Fire Marshal and the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force. Investigators identified

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Victim in Deadly Flatbush Stabbing Identified

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 27-year-old man was fatally stabbed Friday night near Atlantic Avenue and Flatbush Avenue, police said. Officers responded to a 911 call at approximately 9:01 p.m. on March 14 and found a man with multiple stab wounds to the abdomen. Emergency medical personnel transported him to NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The victim has been identified as Michael Hernandez, 27, of Blake Avenue in Brooklyn. No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities have not released any suspect information at this time.

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Notorious and Deadly Jersey Shore Flooded Open Pit Mine Claims Another Life

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Brooklyn man was killed Saturday in a dirt bike crash at the Heritage Minerals, or ASARCO, site, authorities said. Police responded to the private property at approximately 11:56 a.m. on March 15, where they found a blue 2024 Yamaha YZ450F dirt bike on the ground and the rider, 28-year-old Joseph W. Maffia, unresponsive. Other riders at the scene had already begun life-saving measures. Investigators determined that Maffia was riding on the property when he encountered a steep, ten-foot drop at the crest of a hill. He was ejected from his bike and collided face-first with

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Deadly overnight stabbing claims life of woman overnight in Schenectady

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – A woman died after being stabbed multiple times on Lincoln Avenue on Friday night, according to the Schenectady Police Department. Officers responded to the 800 block of Lincoln Avenue at 7:57 p.m. for reports of a stabbing. Upon arrival, they found a victim in critical condition. Paramedics from the Schenectady Fire Department provided medical aid before transporting her to Ellis Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries. Police have classified the case as a homicide and are continuing to investigate. Authorities have closed Lincoln Avenue between Hulett Street and Craig Street as the investigation continues. Police do

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Two Teenagers Died from Deadly Fentanyl Provided by Elias Santiago Now Facing 15 Years in Prison

TRENTON, N.J. — An Atlantic County man was sentenced to 15 years in state prison for providing fentanyl-laced pills that led to the fatal overdoses of two teenagers, New Jersey authorities announced Thursday. Elias Santiago, 27, of Egg Harbor Township, was sentenced on March 10 by Atlantic County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey J. Waldman. He pleaded guilty in December to two counts of strict liability drug-induced death. Santiago must serve 85% of his sentence before becoming eligible for parole under the No Early Release Act. “The defendant sold deadly, illegal drugs disguised as Percocet, leading directly to the overdose deaths

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