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Attempted murder suspect found hiding in Baltimore hotel

Local News ReportFebruary 10, 20250

BALTIMORE, MD — A man accused of a 2024 shooting in the Northwest District that left a 25-year-old critically injured has been arrested, officials said. Joseph Edwards, 24, of Baltimore, was taken into custody on February 4 at a hotel in Baltimore County. Investigators determined he was responsible for shooting the victim in the 3100 block of West North Avenue on April 23rd of last year. The victim, who was found with a gunshot wound around 11:23 p.m. that night, was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. His current condition has not been released. Edwards was booked into the

Wilmington man arrested on gun charge linked to 2021 Newark hotel shooting

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 1, 20250

NEWARK, Del. — A Wilmington man who had been wanted for years in connection with a 2021 hotel shooting in Newark was arrested Tuesday, authorities said. Abian Plenty, 25, was taken into custody by Newark police after being identified as a person present during the shooting. Investigators determined that Plenty was seen on video fleeing the scene with a firearm, leading to a warrant for his arrest on one count of carrying a concealed deadly weapon. Plenty had been a fugitive since the warrant was issued. Newark police officers located and arrested him on Jan. 28. Authorities did not release

New Jersey man charged with homicide after girlfriend found dead in Bensalem hotel

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 21, 20250

BENSALEM, Pa. — A 51-year-old Trenton man has been charged with homicide after police discovered the body of his girlfriend, 49-year-old Maisha Coon, in a hotel room in Bensalem early Wednesday morning. The suspect, identified as Orenthia Upshur, was taken into custody following a tense standoff in Trenton hours after the victim’s body was found. According to the Bensalem Township Police Department and the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office, a family member of Upshur entered the Pennsylvania State Police Trevose Barracks at 5:00 a.m. Wednesday, reporting that Upshur had confessed to shooting Coon after an argument at the Sleep Inn

Teen charged in deadly hotel party shooting after woman killed near Johns Hopkins

Local News ReportJanuary 16, 20250

BALTIMORE, MD — An 18-year-old Baltimore County man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the November shooting death of a woman during a party at a hotel near Johns Hopkins University. Kierra Tripp, 28, was fatally shot on November 17 inside the Residence Inn by Marriott in the 800 block of North Wolfe Street. Police said she was found lying face down in a hotel hallway with blood on her face and the floor, along with a single .40-caliber shell casing nearby. Investigators said an autopsy revealed Tripp died from a gunshot wound to the right side

Teen charged with murder in fatal shooting at Baltimore hotel

Local News ReportJanuary 13, 20250

BALTIMORE — An 18-year-old has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection to a deadly shooting at a birthday party in Baltimore’s Southeast District last November. Davion Foreman, of Middle River, was taken into custody by Warrant Apprehension detectives on January 9 at a residence in the 2200 block of Graythorn Road. Investigators allege that Foreman fatally shot 28-year-old Kierra Tripp during a dispute at a hotel in the 800 block of North Wolfe Street on November 17, 2024. The shooting occurred at approximately 1:29 a.m. when Southeast District patrol officers responded to a report of gunfire inside

Hotel dispute escalated into arson, leaving a Rutherford man facing serious charges

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 10, 20250

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — A Rutherford man has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including aggravated arson, after allegedly setting fire to a hotel room in East Rutherford on Thursday morning, authorities said. Vicente Carabello, 55, was taken into custody following an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the East Rutherford Police Department. Police and firefighters responded around 11:24 a.m. to reports of a fire at the Fairfield Inn hotel, where Carabello is accused of setting a room on fire after a dispute with hotel staff. Officials said Carabello fled the scene before officers

Trump hotel Tesla bomber’s manifesto claims linked to New Jersey’s mysterious drones

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 5, 20250

The man who parked a Tesla containing an explosive device near the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas allegedly killed himself with a single gunshot wound to the head before the bomb detonated, but not before leaving a bizarre manifesto about Chinese drones in New Jersey in an email. The bomber, Matt Livelsberger, left behind an email manifesto sent to multiple recipients, making outlandish but troubling claims about “mysterious drones” over New Jersey and alleged military cover-ups. “China has been launching them from the Atlantic from submarines for years, but this activity recently has picked up. As of now, it

Tesla Cybertruck Used for Explosion at Trump Hotel Rented from Same Rideshare Service as New Orleans Terror Attack

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 2, 20250

Yesterday morning, a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, claiming one life and injuring seven others. Authorities are investigating the incident as a potential act of terrorism, particularly in light of its possible connection to a similar attack in New Orleans earlier that same day. The explosion occurred around 8:40 a.m. local time in the hotel’s valet area. The rented Cybertruck burst into flames shortly after arrival. Investigators discovered fireworks-style mortars, gasoline cans, and camping fuel canisters in the truck bed, pointing to an intentional detonation rather than a mechanical malfunction. The vehicle was rented

One Dead, Seven Injured as Cybertruck Explodes Outside Trump Las Vegas Hotel

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 1, 20250

Las Vegas, NV —Today, a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, leading to one fatality and seven injuries. The event occurred around 8:40 a.m. local time, causing a significant disruption and drawing a swift response from emergency services. Eyewitness accounts and social media footage depict the Cybertruck engulfed in flames directly in front of the hotel’s entrance, with smoke billowing into the sky. Videos captured by onlookers show the vehicle ablaze, with some suggesting the sound of the explosion was akin to a “boom, boom, boom,” while others likened it to the noise

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson shot and killed outside Manhattan’s Popular Hilton Hotel

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 4, 20240

NEW YORK CITY — UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot Wednesday morning outside the Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan, just hours before he was scheduled to speak at an investor meeting, according to police and witnesses. The shooting occurred at approximately 6:45 a.m. on 6th Avenue, near 53rd Street, as the city prepared for the annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting nearby. Authorities said Thompson, 50, was struck in the chest by a masked gunman who fled the scene on foot, heading south down the busy avenue. Emergency responders transported Thompson to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced

Newark man arrested after shots fired during hotel dispute, police say

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 26, 20240

NEWARK, Del. — A Newark man is facing multiple charges after allegedly firing a gun during a dispute at a local hotel early Sunday morning, according to the Newark Police Department. The incident occurred during a small gathering in a hotel room on November 24, where police say a confrontation escalated, leading 35-year-old Trent Wing to produce a firearm and point it at a victim. A second individual attempted to disarm Wing, resulting in a struggle during which the weapon discharged, damaging a door. No injuries were reported, and Wing fled the scene with the firearm, authorities said. On November

Absecon man sentenced to eight years for dealing meth out of Atlantic City hotel

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 21, 20240

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A 47-year-old Absecon man was sentenced to eight years in New Jersey State Prison on Tuesday for his role in a methamphetamine distribution operation based out of the Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City, authorities said. Michael E. Hayes received the sentence from the Honorable Donna Taylor, J.S.C., for second-degree conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Hayes also agreed to forfeit $6,417.50 in seized U.S. currency. His new sentence will run concurrently with the 60-year prison term he is currently serving for first-degree robbery, home invasion, and related offenses. Under the No Early Release Act, Hayes must serve 85%

Man found fatally shot inside Southeast Baltimore hotel

Local News ReportNovember 19, 20240

BALTIMORE, MD — A man was found dead from a gunshot wound early Sunday morning at a hotel in Baltimore’s Southeast District, prompting a homicide investigation. Officers responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 1:29 a.m. in the 800 block of North Wolfe Street. Inside the hotel, police discovered an unresponsive adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. Medics pronounced the victim dead at the scene, and his identity has not yet been released. Homicide detectives are investigating and have urged anyone with information about the incident to contact them at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

Three charged in drug related death of One Direction pop star Liam Payne after fall from Buenos Aires hotel balcony

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 8, 20240

BUENOS AIRES — Argentine authorities have formally charged three individuals in connection with the October 16 death of British musician Liam Payne, who fell from a hotel balcony in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires. The charges include abandonment of a person resulting in death, and the supply and facilitation of narcotics. The investigation, led by Criminal Prosecutor No. 14 Andrés Esteban Madrea, revealed evidence of illicit conduct involving Payne’s companions and hotel staff during his stay. Prosecutors allege that Payne, a former member of the band One Direction, was subjected to a series of actions that contributed to his

Riverton man sentenced to 20 years for fatal stabbing at Mount Laurel hotel

Breaking Local News ReportOctober 25, 20240

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — A Riverton resident has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison for fatally stabbing a 36-year-old man during a confrontation at a Mount Laurel hotel last year. The sentence for Taylor Perkins, 30, was delivered this week in Superior Court by the Hon. Richard J. Nocella, J.S.C., following Perkins’ conviction in August. The case stemmed from an incident on April 20, 2023, when police were called to the Rodeway Inn on Route 73 in Mount Laurel at around 10 a.m. for a report of two men fighting. Officers discovered the victim, Michael Jefferies, of Mount

NYPD officers barred from entering migrant hotel to Respond to 911 call

Breaking Local News ReportOctober 23, 20240

NEW YORK — NYPD officers were reportedly barred from entering a migrant hotel near Times Square after responding to a 911 call, due to an apparent policy that prohibits entry without a migrant program supervisor present. A video posted by @ViralNewsNYC shows officers standing outside the hotel while being denied access. The incident has sparked questions regarding protocols for law enforcement responding to emergencies at migrant shelters and hotels. According to reports, the officers were told they could not enter the facility without an authorized supervisor from the migrant program on-site. It remains unclear whether the policy was established by

Suspects extradited to Stamford in fatal Super 8 hotel shooting investigation

Breaking Local News ReportOctober 21, 20240

STAMFORD, Conn. — Two suspects involved in a fatal shooting at a Super 8 hotel were extradited from Rensselaer, N.Y., to Stamford on October 19, 2024, according to the Stamford Police Department. Moises Alejandro Candollo-Urbaneja and Gregory Marlyn Galindez-Trias face multiple charges, including larceny in the first degree, conspiracy to commit larceny in the first degree, identity theft in the third degree, conspiracy to commit identity theft in the third degree, and criminal liability for the acts of another. The suspects are currently being held on $2 million bond each and are scheduled to appear in court on November 1,

Stamford Police Investigate Fatal Shooting at Super 8 Hotel

Breaking Local News ReportOctober 15, 20240

Stamford, CT—The Stamford Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Monday morning at the Super 8 Hotel located at 32 Grenhardt Road. Officers responded to the scene at approximately 10:40 a.m. after receiving a report of the incident. Upon arrival, police found 59-year-old Angel Samaniego, a Stamford resident, who had sustained a gunshot wound. Emergency Medical Services personnel pronounced him deceased at the scene. The investigation into the shooting remains active and ongoing. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Sgt. Luis Serna of the Major Crimes Unit at 203-977-4417. Additionally, the public can submit confidential

Chesapeake police rescue bearded dragon found outside hotel

Breaking Local News ReportSeptember 20, 20240

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Officers from the Chesapeake Police Department responded to an unusual call last week in the Deep Creek area, where they discovered a bearded dragon outside a local hotel. The exotic reptile was safely taken into custody and brought to a shelter. According to the department’s social media posts, the bearded dragon stopped by to “say hello” to the 911 Telecommunicators before being transported. Police shared the incident as an example of the unexpected situations officers face in their daily duties. No further details were provided about how the reptile ended up at the hotel, but the animal

Stafford County deputies detain suspect in assault at hotel

Breaking Local News ReportSeptember 13, 20240

STAFFORD, Va. — A man was detained after allegedly assaulting both his girlfriend and a hotel staff member at America’s Best Inn on Warrenton Road, authorities said Wednesday. The incident occurred Tuesday evening at approximately 8:06 p.m., according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy S.A. Edwards responded to the scene after receiving reports of a guest acting belligerently toward his girlfriend. When hotel staff asked the man to leave, he reportedly assaulted both the woman and an employee. Deputies N.J. Amato and J.W. Ahern later located the suspect and took him into custody. The man was charged with assault

Riverton man convicted of 2023 fatal stabbing at Mount Laurel hotel

Breaking Local News ReportSeptember 7, 20240

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. — A 30-year-old Riverton resident, Taylor Perkins, has been convicted of fatally stabbing a man during a fight at the Rodeway Inn in Mount Laurel in the spring of 2023, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw announced today. After five hours of deliberation, a Superior Court jury found Perkins guilty of multiple charges, including Manslaughter (Second Degree), Eluding (Second Degree), two counts of Theft by Unlawful Taking (Third Degree), Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose (Third Degree), and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon (Fourth Degree). Sentencing has been scheduled for October 18 in Mount Holly

Trump Needs to Die: Man Shouts As He Throws Chairs Off Hotel Balcony

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 27, 20240

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Jack Campitelli, 58, was arrested on July 24 after allegedly throwing chairs from a hotel balcony in downtown Nashville and making threatening statements about former President Donald Trump. Campitelli, who was reportedly irate and ranting about political figures during his booking, declared: “Trump needs to die because he was a liar.” He is currently held at the Downtown Detention Center, charged with vandalism, disorderly conduct, and trespass, according to jail records. His bond totals $2,500. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning at the JW Marriott on 8th Avenue South. Metropolitan Nashville Police were

Honduran Illegals Convicted for Shooting at Local Hotel

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 13, 20240

SPRINGFIELD, IL — Walter Geovanni Arteta-Gonzalez, 33, and Santos Fernando Zepeda-Arteta, 21, both originally from Honduras, have been sentenced to imprisonment for firearm possession by a prohibited person. Arteta-Gonzalez received an 18-month sentence on July 10, 2024, while Zepeda-Arteta was sentenced to 14 months on July 11, 2024. Additionally, Arteta-Gonzalez was sentenced for illegal reentry after removal. During sentencing hearings before U.S. District Court Judge Colleen R. Lawless, the government established that both men possessed firearms despite knowing they were in the United States without legal documentation. The incidents that led to their arrests occurred on November 27, 2023, when

Six Indicted in Assault on NYPD Officers Outside Long Island City Hotel

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 10, 20240

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the indictment of six individuals involved in an alleged assault against NYPD officers. The incident occurred as the officers were attending to the welfare of three unattended children riding bikes outside a Long Island City hotel on June 17. The officers were reportedly surrounded, punched, and kicked by the group during the early morning hours, prompting a swift legal response. “Our officers were simply performing their duty to ensure the safety of unattended children when they were violently attacked,” DA Katz stated, affirming the commitment to prosecute those who

Deadly Attack at Times Square Hotel Leaves One Dead

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 5, 20240

NEW YORK, NY—A tragic incident at the Riu Hotel in Times Square has resulted in the death of 53-year-old Efrain Patino Guerra. The incident occurred on Monday, June 17, 2024, when Time Square Unit officers responded to a 911 call reporting an assault at 145 West 47th Street, located within the Midtown North Precinct. Upon arrival, officers learned that Patino Guerra, residing at 40-35 Hampton Street in Queens, NY, had already been transported to NYC Health and Hospitals/Bellevue in critical condition. He had been punched in the face by an unidentified male, causing him to fall and sustain severe injuries.