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Suspect Faces Multiple Charges Following Firearm Incident

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Suspect Faces Multiple Charges Following Firearm Incident

**Delmar, MD -** An incident involving a firearm occurred on December 12, leading to severe allegations against a suspect in Delmar, Wicomico County. Deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division responded to the situation at the 28000 Block of Waller Rd.

A victim claimed that during an argument, 45-year-old Richard Lee Luffman brandished a firearm and threatened harm. The victim reported being forced into a closet, while another individual was locked in a separate room. There was also a threat to the residents’ lives, resulting in minor injuries to one victim during the ordeal.

Luffman was later located by the Delaware State Police in Seaford, Delaware. Held by the Delaware Department of Corrections, he waived extradition and will be returned to Wicomico County. He faces charges of Second Degree Assault, two counts of False Imprisonment, and carrying a Handgun on a person.

Pennsylvania Cop Faces Charges for Stealing Prescription Take Back Drugs

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West Goshen Township Officer Faces Charges for Substance Theft

**West Chester, PA** – The Chester County District Attorney’s Office has announced the arrest of David Maurer, 55, a Detective Sergeant with the West Goshen Township Police Department. Maurer is accused of taking controlled substances for personal use from a medication collection box on Wednesday.

Maurer has been charged with Possession of Controlled Substances and Theft by Unlawful Taking. He was apprehended and arraigned on Wednesday before Magisterial District Judge Martin Goch. Following his arraignment, Maurer was released on his own recognizance.

On the day of the incident, Maurer was tasked with emptying medication collection boxes at the West Goshen Township Police Department and Chester County Hospital. These boxes are part of a county program for the safe disposal of unwanted medications. Maurer allegedly retained several pill bottles containing controlled substances for himself rather than ensuring their proper disposal.

Authorities urge anyone with information regarding this case to contact the Chester County Detectives at 610-344-6866.

Juvenile Faces Charges in Fatal New Jersey Crash

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Juvenile Faces Charges in Fatal Franklin Township Crash

**Clinton Township, NJ** – A 17-year-old from Clinton Township, NJ, is facing charges following a fatal car crash that occurred on August 22 in Franklin Township. The accident resulted in the death of 16-year-old Sophia Detorres of Franklin Township.

On that Thursday at around 7:30 a.m., Franklin Township Police and the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office’s Fatal Crash Team responded to a three-vehicle collision at the intersection of Hogback Road, Route 617, and Lower Lansdown Road. Investigations revealed the juvenile driver exceeded the speed limit and failed to stop at a stop sign. There were three other juveniles in the vehicle during the crash.

The juvenile has been charged with second-degree death by auto, fourth-degree assault by auto, and two counts of disorderly persons assault by auto. Additionally, on September 6, Franklin Township Police issued motor vehicle summonses for reckless driving, careless driving, and violating probationary licensee conditions.

Second-degree charges could result in up to three years of imprisonment, while fourth-degree charges carry a potential term of up to eighteen months. The legal proceedings are ongoing, with the State represented by Assistant

Repeat Shoplifter Faces Felony Charge in Stafford

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Repeat Shoplifter Faces Felony Charge in Stafford

**Stafford, VA** – A woman known for previous shoplifting incidents faced a felony charge for another attempt at a Walmart on Garrisonville Road. The sheriff’s office responded to the incident on Friday at approximately 6:26 p.m.

Sergeant M.L. Jacobeen and Deputy S. Waheed were called to the Walmart for a suspected theft. The store staff reported that a female with prior offenses was involved. Deputy Waheed reviewed surveillance footage while Sergeant Jacobeen searched the vicinity.

Sergeant Jacobeen soon found a woman matching the suspect’s description. The suspect initially denied any wrongdoing and falsely identified herself as the daughter of Hank Aaron. She was later correctly identified as Janice Scott, 61, of Stafford.

Scott had been previously involved in two shoplifting incidents in October. On this occasion, she was caught with stolen meat, cheese, and crackers. She now faces three counts of shoplifting, felony second offense identity theft, providing a false identity, and unlawful name change. She is being held at Rappahannock Regional Jail under a $2,000 secured bond.

Lignum Man Faces Felony Charge After Arrest

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Lignum Man Faces Felony Charge After Arrest

**Stafford, VA** – A man from Lignum, aged 36, has been charged with a felony for possessing controlled substances following an incident at a local inn.

On Tuesday at around 10:30 p.m., Sergeant B.U. Demirci and Deputy C.R. Newman were called to America’s Best Value Inn on Warrenton Road. Reports indicated a shirtless male acting erratically, leading officers to find him near the I-95 interchange. The man was identified as Bennie Smith.

Smith admitted to being at the inn but claimed he was headed to a different motel on Warrenton Road. Showing signs of intoxication, Smith was consequently arrested and taken to Rappahannock Regional Jail.

At the jail, Smith dropped a small object with a white powder while changing into jail attire. Officers and Smith scrambled for the object, which Smith attempted to ingest. Deputy Newman intervened to secure both Smith and the substance. Smith has been charged with public intoxication, felony evidence destruction, and obstruction of justice. His initial hold was replaced with a $5,000 secured bond.

Seaside Park Woman Faces Vehicular Homicide Charges

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Seaside Park Woman Faces Vehicular Homicide Charges

**Seaside Park, NJ** – Ocean County First Assistant Prosecutor Michael T. Nolan, Jr., announced charges against Genell Mcinaw, 50, for Vehicular Homicide, Strict Liability Vehicular Homicide, and Knowingly Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Crash Resulting in Death. These charges are linked to an incident on September 23 in Seaside Heights that led to the death of Robert Popovics, 75, of Seaside Park.

On the evening of September 23, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Seaside Heights Police responded to Dupont Avenue and the Boulevard for a report of a man lying in the roadway. Officers found Mr. Popovics unconscious with severe injuries and transported him to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune for treatment.

An investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, Seaside Heights Police, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office determined that a dark-colored sedan struck Mr. Popovics and fled. Further investigations identified Mcinaw as the driver. She was initially charged with leaving the scene of an accident causing serious bodily injury following her apprehension at her home.

Mcinaw was taken

Stafford Man Faces Fourth DUI Charge

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Stafford Man Faces Fourth DUI Charge

**Stafford, VA -** A 34-year-old man from Stafford was arrested on Saturday night for his fourth DUI offense following multiple reports of dangerous driving.

Deputies S.A. Edwards and R.W. Stamm responded to Garrisonville Road around 8:10 p.m. after a call about a suspected drunk driver. Reports described a Honda Civic crossing the center line and nearly hitting several vehicles. Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office had already issued a be-on-the-lookout report detailing similar behavior with the same vehicle. The deputies found the car traveling east on Garrisonville Road, swerving and slowing to 15 MPH in a 40 MPH zone, before stopping the vehicle in the area of Garrisonville and Eustace roads.

The driver, identified as Marvin Sorto Guillen, showed signs of intoxication. Guillen admitted to drinking four Coronas, and deputies found a nearly empty bottle of Corona in clear view and two additional bottles in the vehicle. Officers learned Guillen had three previous DUI convictions, two in Stafford County, and that his license had been revoked.

Guillen was charged with a fourth DUI offense within ten years with a blood alcohol level over .2, driving while

Former PTA President Faces Charges in $41,000 Theft Case

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Former PTA President Faces Charges in $41,000 Theft Case

**Queens, NY** – The Queens District Attorney’s office announced the charging of Athena Gonzalez, former parent teacher association president of P.S. 166 in Astoria, for grand larceny and criminal possession of stolen property. Gonzalez allegedly diverted more than $41,000 from the school’s PTA funds for personal use.

District Attorney Melinda Katz outlined how Gonzalez, as PTA president, transferred funds intended for the school into her own account, using the money for personal expenses, such as trips to Six Flags Great Adventure and Kalahari Resorts. Katz emphasized that the funds were collected by families at P.S. 166 to benefit the school and its students.

Gonzalez, 33, from Greenvale, was arraigned Thursday evening before Judge Julieta Lozano. She is required to return to court on December 3. If convicted, she faces a potential sentence ranging from 2 1/3 to seven years imprisonment.

The defendant, elected as PTA president in July 2023, reportedly deposited several checks totaling $41,315.87 into her personal account from December 2023 to July 2024. She is also accused of misusing a PTA debit

Brooklyn Man Faces Charges for Stolen Property and Identity Theft

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Brooklyn Man Faces Charges for Stolen Property and Identity Theft

**Queens, NY** – Jamil Brown has been charged with various crimes, including criminal possession of stolen property and identity theft. A court-authorized search of his Brooklyn home revealed stolen bank checks, credit cards, debit cards, and driver’s licenses. Brown’s girlfriend, Kadija Corke, was also arrested during the search. The investigation was initiated following a report of fraudulent charges on a credit card by a resident of Laurelton.

Brown, 32, was arraigned on a 152-count complaint with multiple charges related to possession of stolen property and identity theft. He is expected to return to court on November 19 and may face a sentence ranging up to 25 years to life in prison if convicted. Corke, 31, was similarly charged and will appear in court on December 11. Her potential maximum sentence could reach 15 years in prison if she is found guilty.

The investigation revealed that Brown used a secondary credit card issued to the victim’s husband for unauthorized purchases across several retail stores. Video evidence and location data allegedly place Brown at the scenes of these fraudulent transactions. Law enforcement executed a search on October 28 at 7:00 a.m., leading

Baltimore Man Faces Charges After Road Rage Shooting

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Baltimore Man Faces Charges After Road Rage Shooting

**Baltimore, MD** – A Baltimore City man is currently being held without bond at the Anne Arundel County Detention Center. He faces felony charges connected to a road rage shooting incident in Anne Arundel County on Sunday.

The Maryland Department of State Police has reinforced its commitment to enhancing roadway safety. They are specifically focusing on addressing gun violence reported on highways and urge drivers to avoid impaired, aggressive, and distracted driving.

Investigations are ongoing into the murders of Delonte Hicks, Charles Marks, and Nyah Hairston, all victims of road rage incidents in Maryland. The police encourage anyone with information on these cases or other highway gun crimes to contact them at 410-538-1887, with anonymity guaranteed for callers.

The case investigation is still active. Additional details can be found in the full release on the Maryland State Police website.

Brooklyn Baseball Coach Faces Sexual Abuse Charges

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Brooklyn Baseball Coach Faces Sexual Abuse Charges

**Brooklyn, NY** – A Brooklyn baseball coach has been indicted for multiple sexual abuse charges involving seven teenage players, as announced by District Attorney Eric Gonzalez on Thursday. Nicolas Morton, 31, allegedly conducted the abusive acts during practices with a travel baseball team and as the head coach at The Packer Collegiate Institute. The victims were between the ages of 12 and 14. Morton is accused of making sexual comments, insisting players expose themselves, and touching their intimate parts on several occasions.

Morton was arraigned before Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Donald Leo and faces a 20-count indictment. The charges include second-degree course of sexual conduct against a child, various degrees of sexual abuse, endangering the welfare of a child, forcible touching, and unlawful imprisonment. Morton was granted bail at $75,000 cash or $150,000 bond, with a court date scheduled for December 13.

According to the investigation, the alleged incidents took place between early 2023 and the summer of 2024. The accusations include asking to see the boys’ pubic hair, touching their genitals over and under clothes, and using coercive tactics to obtain compliance. These acts reportedly occurred