HILLSBOROUGH, N.J. — Somerset County has reached a major milestone in its long-standing commitment to land conservation, surpassing 15,000 acres of preserved open space with the recent acquisition of the…
UTICA, N.Y. — A 39-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a stabbing that occurred Tuesday afternoon on the 1300 block in Utica, police announced. Utica Police…
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Eight people were shot early Saturday morning after a fight outside a Washington Avenue lounge escalated into gunfire, according to Philadelphia police. Officers from the 3rd District…
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — Four new pet waste stations have been installed in downtown New Rochelle as part of a pilot partnership between the City and the New Rochelle Downtown…
HACKENSACK, N.J. — Authorities have arrested a fifth suspect in connection with a June 2024 shooting in Hackensack after a year-long investigation led by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and…
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Two people are dead after a high-speed motorcycle crash Wednesday night on Roosevelt Boulevard, just minutes after police attempted to stop the vehicle, which had been reported…
NEWARK, N.J. — Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr., announced the arrests of eight individuals on June 19 following a year-long investigation into narcotics distribution by the department’s Criminal…
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A 27-year-old man is facing multiple charges after allegedly slashing a woman in the head with a cutting instrument following a vehicle crash and disturbance Friday night…
MARLBORO TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Several major and secondary roads remain closed across Marlboro Township due to storm-related damage, with local authorities urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel as crews work…
CUMBERLAND, Md. — A 25-year-old man was arrested Thursday afternoon after allegedly assaulting a person during a domestic incident at a residence on Sommerville Avenue, the Cumberland Police Department announced…
LINDEN, N.J. – Four men and two juveniles have been arrested in connection with a 2023 downtown Linden shooting, concluding a two-year investigation that uncovered efforts by the suspects to…
CLAIRTON, P.A. — Allegheny County Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday night during a picnic in Clairton, leaving one man dead and another in custody. County 9-1-1…
ROCKVILLE, Md. — The Rockville City Police Department has heightened patrols around synagogues, houses of worship, and community centers following a series of hate-motivated killings in Washington, D.C. earlier this…
DEAL, N.J. — In response to the fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy staff members outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., the Deal Police Department announced heightened security…
BRONX, N.Y. — A man is being sought by police after an attempted robbery involving a 68-year-old woman in the Bronx turned physical on Friday morning but ended without any…
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Three individuals, including a juvenile, were arrested in Southwood Square on April 7 following a vehicle stop that turned into a police pursuit and led to the…
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — A resident of High View Estates in the Town of Poughkeepsie was arrested Wednesday after a yearlong investigation linked him to the sale of cocaine and fentanyl,…
Attorney General Announces Settlement with Gun Retailer Following Unlawful Sales
**TRENTON, NJ** – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that Point Blank Guns and Ammo LLC has reached a court-ordered settlement following a civil lawsuit. The lawsuit was a result of the store selling gun-related products to undercover investigators without verifying if the buyers could legally possess a firearm. This settlement is in accordance with the legislative requirements from July 2022 as per N.J.S.A. 2C:58-35.
The complaint, filed in November last year by Attorney General Platkin and the Statewide Affirmative Firearms Enforcement Office (SAFE), detailed two instances involving Point Blank. In March, the store sold a handgun ammunition magazine, and two months later, a 1,000-round case of .223 caliber ammunition, both to first-time buyers without demanding identification or permits.
Attorney General Platkin emphasized the importance of adhering to these laws to prevent unlawful practices that could lead to mass shootings. SAFE Director Ravi Ramanathan highlighted the need for gun stores to confirm that buyers can lawfully possess firearms. Both recognize that Point Blank has agreed to amend its practices.
As part of the consent order, Point Blank has agreed to implement procedures ensuring compliance with
Utica Police Arrest Suspect Following Menacing Incident
**UTICA, NY** – On March 20th at approximately 6:45 PM, Utica Police responded to a report of a menacing incident on the 900 block of Schuyler Street.
Upon arrival, police spoke with individuals who reported a familiar male had displayed violent behavior outside a residence. The suspect left the scene but soon returned wielding a large knife, threatening the parties involved.
The victims retreated into their home and secured the door, but the suspect attempted to break in by smashing glass windows. Afterward, he left and entered a nearby residence where officers subsequently located him.
The suspect, identified as 42-year-old Somxay Sysamouth of Utica, was taken into custody without incident. A meat cleaver style knife was recovered as the weapon used in the alleged offense. Sysamouth faces charges including two counts of menacing in the second degree, criminal mischief in the fourth degree, and criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree.
WASHINGTON — A Metropolitan Police Department detective has been placed on administrative leave after shooting a man following a traffic crash in Southeast D.C. early Saturday morning, authorities said. The…
Suspect Apprehended Following Gunfire Incident in Utica
**UTICA, NY** – Utica Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert on February 23rd indicating gunfire on the 1300 block of Oneida St. Officers at the mapped location found a 9mm casing on the road but could not obtain information from nearby residents.
The incident was assigned to the GIVE Unit for investigation. They discovered that during a confrontation, an individual had fired a gun into a snowbank, causing others to flee. Review of surveillance footage revealed the same individual had fired the gun an hour earlier, an event initially unreported.
Suspect information was extracted from the video, leading to the arrest of Naicol F. De Los Santos De La Rosa, age 23, by GIVE investigators on Thursday. A subsequent search of his residence revealed a loaded 9mm Smith and Wesson handgun.
Naicol F. De Los Santos De La Rosa faces charges of two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the second degree and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Firearm.
WASHINGTON – Apple has announced plans to invest more than $500 billion in the United States over the next four years, marking the company’s largest-ever commitment to American jobs and…
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested Nicolas Alberto Hernandez-Lopez, a 46-year-old Salvadoran national, on Jan. 15 in Fairfax County, Va., after he unlawfully re-entered…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Coast Guard has issued a warning order directing all personnel to prepare for a return to full-time, in-person work, effective no later than February…
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A 31-year-old man was arrested Sunday evening after police responded to a domestic dispute on North Main Street, according to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department. Officers were…