NEW CASTLE, Del. — Delaware State Police have arrested a 35-year-old Philadelphia man on multiple felony charges following a road rage incident that escalated into a confrontation across multiple locations…
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Police are investigating a vandalism case after a woman reported damage to her vehicle while it was parked near her home on East Northampton Street. The victim,…
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Jonathan Ryan Spangler, 32, was taken into custody on Thursday and faces charges of attempting to cause bodily injury to another person, according to Ocean County…
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Officers responded to reports of a male student with a firearm inside Bartram High School on Tuesday morning, prompting an immediate lockdown of the campus at 6700…
SMYRNA, Del. — Delaware Natural Resources Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an illegal dumping incident at the Delaware Electric Cooperative Jones Substation…
SOMERVILLE, N.J. — A 39-year-old Plainfield man was sentenced to 364 days in jail on Friday for assaulting a North Plainfield police officer during a chaotic dirt bike incident on…
Police Respond to Late Night Incident in Boston
**Boston, MA** – Police officers assigned to the Auto Theft Unit responded to a situation involving late night revelers in various Boston neighborhoods on Friday. They received an Officer in Trouble call near 485 Canterbury Street, where they observed around 80 vehicles gathered.
As attendees began to leave, officers documented vehicle registrations using body worn cameras and addressed auto law violations. Their actions resulted in motor vehicle citation enforcement for all vehicles at the scene.
Subsequent investigations led to the issuance of 78 citations for “No Stopping/No Standing” violations to the vehicles’ registered owners. The ongoing investigation aims to continue enforcement and prevent similar events.
At approximately 11:20 PM that evening, officers from District B-3 and District E-13 attended the scene in response to the Officer in Trouble report. Three individuals, Alan Ridenour, 19, Mario Florian, 19, and Geraldo Colon, 21, were arrested. Additionally, officers recovered two firearms and two stolen vehicles linked to the incident.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A Washington, D.C., woman was arrested Tuesday after allegedly assaulting a police officer during a shoplifting investigation at the North Face store in Potomac Mills Mall, authorities…
Highland Park Man Receives Five-Year Sentence for Road Rage Incident
**Somerville, N.J.** – Gerald S. Chapman, 41, from Highland Park, N.J., was convicted on September 27 by a Somerset County jury for several offenses, including possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose and endangering the welfare of a child. Following the trial, Judge Peter J. Tober sentenced Chapman on November 15 to five years in New Jersey State Prison and imposed a parole disqualifier of 42 months.
The charges originate from a road rage incident that occurred on May 5, 2023, in Franklin Township. Chapman was accused of pulling alongside the victim’s car, John Doe, striking the car’s mirror, and subsequently firing a 9 mm handgun twice at Doe’s vehicle. The victim was outside his vehicle at the time to fix the damaged mirror.
During the shooting, Chapman’s daughters, ages one and a half and four, were reportedly in his car. After the incident, Chapman disposed of the firearm and removed evidence from his vehicle, as revealed during testimony.
The prosecution team, led by Assistant Prosecutors Michael McLaughlin and Lorina Murphy, acknowledged the investigative work by the Franklin Township Police
MANHATTAN, N.Y. — The NYPD is searching for a suspect accused of groping a woman aboard a southbound C train at the Central Park West and West 81st Street subway…
Stabbing Incident at Ramsey Park
**Boston, MA** – Officers from District D-4 responded to a reported stabbing at Ramsey Park on Saturday, November 16th at 12:48 PM. The victim, identified as Celia Simmons, 65, from Boston, was found with multiple stab wounds.
Emergency medical services provided aid at the scene and transported Simmons to a local hospital. Unfortunately, she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at 11:40 PM.
The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating the circumstances of the incident. They encourage anyone with information to contact them at 617-343-4470.
For anonymous tips, community members can call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or text “TIP” to CRIME (27463). Emotional support is available through the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team at 617-431-0125.
BARNEGAT, NJ — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying six individuals suspected of damaging a window at a residence in the Crosswinds Development late Saturday night. The…
Royal Farms Robbery Incident Under Investigation
**Glen Burnie, MD** – Early Sunday, officers responded to a robbery at Royal Farms on Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie. The incident occurred when a male suspect entered the store at approximately 12:40 a.m.
The suspect asked the store clerk for two packs of cigarettes before implying he possessed a weapon and stealing the items. After the robbery, the suspect fled the scene. Despite efforts to locate him, officers were unable to find the suspect in the vicinity.
The suspect is described as a Black male in his 20s wearing a black and blue hooded sweatshirt. Regional Crimes Unit detectives are now handling the investigation and are urging individuals with any information to contact them at 410-222-4731 or use the Tip Line at 410-222-4700.
YONKERS, N.Y. — A 22-year-old man was arrested and charged with felony unlawful surveillance after allegedly using his phone to film up a woman’s skirt in downtown Yonkers earlier this…
Hyde Park Shooting Incident Results in Arrest
**Boston, MA** – Officers responded to a report of shots fired on Garfield Avenue in Hyde Park at 1:14 PM on Friday. Upon arrival, they found Jose Alberto Feliz, 28, of Hyde Park, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Feliz was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police arrested Isaiah Trevon Smith, 28, also of Hyde Park, on the scene. Smith faces charges of murder and various firearms offenses. He is scheduled to be arraigned in West Roxbury District Court on Tuesday morning.
The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit is continuing its investigation into this incident. They urge anyone with information to contact the unit at 617-343-4470.
Community members can provide anonymous tips to the investigation by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or texting “TIP” to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police ensure the anonymity of those who wish to help.
Two Injured in Homestead Shooting Incident
**Homestead, PA** – The Allegheny County Police Department’s General Investigations and Homicide Units responded to a call for assistance regarding a shooting in Homestead.
On Wednesday at 5:41 p.m., County 9-1-1 received a report of shots fired at a residence in the 1700 block of McClure Street. First responders found a man with a lower leg injury sustained from jumping out of a window during the incident, but he was not hit by gunfire. The victim was transported to a hospital in stable condition by EMS.
Shortly after, another individual with two gunshot wounds, one to the face and one to the abdomen, arrived at a local hospital by private means. This person stated they were shot at the same Homestead location. They are currently in stable condition. Detectives have begun an investigation, with initial findings indicating that the man who jumped from the window was exchanging gunfire with the other individual.
Law enforcement requests that anyone with information about the incident contact the County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers have the option to remain anonymous. Information in this report is preliminary and may change
Three Arrested in Boston Incident Following Report of Officer in Trouble
**Boston, MA** – On Friday at approximately 11:37 PM, police officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) and District E-13 (Jamaica Plain) arrested three individuals: Alan Ridenour, 19, of Marlboro, Mario Florian, 19, of Ashland, and Geraldo Colon, 21, of Framingham.
Officers responded to a distress call at 485 Canterbury Street where an officer was reportedly trapped in his vehicle with individuals jumping on it. Upon their arrival, over one hundred vehicles blocked Canterbury Street. Officers began searching for the officer and, once found, the crowd dispersed.
The officer, who declined medical attention, described being obstructed by several cars and having his vehicle swiped by another. A suspect was observed entering a car without a front license plate, and upon confrontation, tried to flee in the vehicle nearly hitting officers.
During a search, a firearm, three different license plates, and key fobs were discovered. Officers also encountered a different vehicle parked off-road. Further investigation revealed it was stolen, and a firearm and two stolen plates were found inside.
Ridenour, Florian, and Colon
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. — Two Charlottesville men have been charged following a shooting incident near a playground on Peyton Drive last month that left property damaged but caused no injuries.…
GREENWOOD, Del. — Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Wednesday morning in Greenwood, where gunfire was reported but no injuries or property damage were sustained.…
Man Dies in Waldorf Brush Fire Incident
**CHARLES COUNTY, MD** – An elderly man was found dead during a brush fire at 11560 Acton Lane in Waldorf on Wednesday afternoon. Investigators from the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Charles County Sheriff’s Office are examining the circumstances of his death.
On Tuesday, just before 4:00 p.m., firefighters from Charles and Prince George’s County, joined by Charles County Sheriff’s Office deputies, responded to a reported brush fire. They discovered the fire had spread to a vacant mobile home on the property, where they found the deceased man amidst the debris.
Deputy State Fire Marshals suspect the victim to be 94-year-old homeowner Donald L. Halter. Neighbors reported that Halter frequently burned trash and brush and was seen on a tractor earlier in the day.
Maryland residents are reminded of the ongoing burn ban, prohibiting open-air burning, including campfires. Acting State Fire Marshal Jason M. Mowbray expressed sympathy for Halter’s family and emphasized the dangers of outdoor burning during hot and dry conditions.
Stabbing Incident Investigated by Schenectady Police
**Schenectady, NY** – Schenectady Police are conducting an investigation into a stabbing that took place overnight in the Bellevue Neighborhood. Officers received a dispatch call at approximately 12:12 a.m. on Tuesday, responding to reports of a male victim on Euclid Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim on Arthur Street. The man was reportedly approached and assaulted by an unidentified male.
During the incident, the victim sustained a chest stabbing and a shin laceration. He was transported to a local hospital for surgery and currently remains in stable condition.
No arrests have been made as detectives continue their investigation. Police request anyone with information to contact their Tips Line at 518-788-6566.
BROOKLYN, MD — Police have arrested a Baltimore man in connection with a non-contact shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning in Brooklyn, Maryland. The incident involved a gunshot striking a…
YONKERS, NY — Gorton High School was placed on lockdown Thursday morning after a student brought a knife into the building, leading to a confrontation that left one person injured,…
Shots Fired Incident Leads to Arrest in Utica
**Utica, NY** – On Friday at approximately 5:15 a.m., Utica Police responded to an incident on the 1400 block of Miller Street, investigating reports of shots fired. A man and a woman informed officers that the woman’s ex-boyfriend had initiated an argument at her residence.
As another male arrived, the suspect approached his vehicle, knocked on the window, and fired two shots, missing the driver. The victim then left the scene, contacted 911, and later returned.
Following the incident, a criminal investigator was assigned to locate the suspect. The suspect’s vehicle was identified and towed for further investigation. Since the suspect was not found initially, the NY/NJ US Marshal’s Regional Taskforce was engaged in his apprehension efforts.
By Wednesday, the task force learned that the suspect was on the 200 block of Pleasant Street. Law enforcement, including METRO SWAT and Utica Police, negotiated with the suspect for approximately 30 minutes before he surrendered without incident. A search at the location uncovered a loaded 9mm handgun and narcotics.
The investigation concluded with the arrest of 42-year-old Tirso Deleon, who was charged with
Suffolk County Authorities Announce Arrests in Car Takeover Incident
**Islip, NY** – Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, along with Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney, Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon, and Deputy Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina, held a press conference to announce the arrests of two individuals involved in a car takeover incident.
Following a police investigation, a 21-year-old man from Brooklyn and a 20-year-old man from Westbury were arrested for their participation in a street takeover. This incident, which occurred in Islip on Friday, involved an officer being assaulted and dragged by a vehicle. The charges against the Brooklyn individual include Assault 2nd Degree, Reckless Endangerment 1st and 2nd Degree, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, and Unlawful Speed Contests, Sideshows, and Races. The Westbury suspect faces charges of Reckless Endangerment 2nd Degree and Unlawful Speed Contests, Sideshows, and Races.
Officials used the opportunity to announce the creation of a new Street Takeover Task Force to address and curb such dangerous actions in the future.
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers has also offered a