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Motorcycle Crash in Clayton Under Investigation

Motorcycle Crash in Clayton Under Investigation

**Clayton, DE** – The Delaware State Police is investigating a motorcycle crash in Clayton that resulted in the death of 51-year-old Henry Mast from Camden Wyoming, Delaware. The incident occurred on Sunday.

On November 24 at around 11:24 a.m., a 2007 Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling northwest on Shaws Corner Road near Seeneytown Road. The motorcycle went off the road while navigating a sharp curve, stopping at a grass embankment.

The motorcyclist, Henry Mast, was taken to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. His family and relatives were informed.

The road was closed for about three hours as authorities investigated the crash. The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit is seeking any witnesses to come forward with information by contacting Master Corporal W. Booth at (302) 698-8451.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Investigation in Prince George’s County

### Fatal Hit-and-Run Investigation in Prince George’s County

**OXON HILL, MD** – The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run incident involving a pedestrian that occurred on Thursday night. The victim has been identified as Sandra Abarca Orellana, aged 52, from Temple Hills.

On November 21, at approximately 9:10 p.m., officers responded to the 6100 block of Oxon Hill Road following reports of a pedestrian collision. Upon arrival, they discovered the victim with severe trauma, and she was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Preliminary findings indicate that the victim was hit in the eastbound lane of Oxon Hill Road. The driver did not remain at the scene, and investigators are seeking public assistance to identify the driver and locate the vehicle involved.

Individuals with information are urged to contact the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Anonymous tips can be submitted online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, via the “P3 Tips” mobile app, or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), referencing case number 24-0069859.

New Castle Man Busted for Dealing Drugs in Mult-Agency Investigation

Delaware State Police Arrests Man for Drug Charges

**New Castle, DE** – The Delaware State Police have arrested Jermaine Johnson, a 45-year-old resident of New Castle, for felony drug dealing charges. This arrest was part of a multi-jurisdictional investigation conducted in partnership with the New Jersey Salem County Prosecutor’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations in Delaware.

On Tuesday, law enforcement executed a search warrant at a property on Constitution Boulevard in New Castle. The warrant was issued after an investigation into Johnson’s alleged distribution of narcotics in New Jersey and Delaware. During the search, Johnson attempted to flee but was quickly apprehended.

Officers discovered 851 grams of cocaine, multiple ammunition rounds, digital scales, pots, packaging materials, and $5,706 believed to be proceeds from drug dealing at the residence. Johnson, who is a convicted felon not allowed to possess ammunition, was taken to Troop 2 and charged with various felonies, including drug possession and paraphernalia charges.

He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and held at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution with a bond set at $67,000 cash. Additional suspects in New Jersey have been arrested in connection with this

Investigation Launched into Fatal Shooting in Upper Marlboro

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Investigation Launched into Fatal Shooting in Upper Marlboro

**Upper Marlboro, MD** – The Prince George’s County Police Department is looking into a fatal shooting last Tuesday in Upper Marlboro, which resulted in the death of 57-year-old Joseph Campbell.

On Tuesday, at approximately 8:55 a.m., police responded to a report on the 14200 block of Barenton Drive. Upon arrival, they found Campbell in a garage with gunshot injuries, where he was pronounced dead.

Investigations indicate that Campbell and his alleged shooter were acquaintances. The shooter remained at the location and is cooperating with law enforcement, although no charges have been laid as authorities confer with the State’s Attorney’s Office.

The police encourage anyone with information to contact the Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512. Additionally, anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Solvers at [www.pgcrimesolvers.com](http://www.pgcrimesolvers.com) or through the “P3 Tips” mobile application, using case number 24-0069244.

Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Investigation Underway in Temple Hills

**Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Investigation Underway in Temple Hills**

**TEMPLE HILLS, MD** – The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is looking into a pedestrian hit-and-run accident that resulted in a fatality on Saturday night. The investigation aims to identify the victim, an adult female, with the intention of informing her family.

Police were called to the scene on the 4400 block of Saint Barnabas Road on Saturday at 8:50 p.m. They discovered the victim, who had suffered trauma, on the roadway. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the driver who struck the victim was traveling northbound on Saint Barnabas Road near Leisure Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene after the incident.

Authorities urge anyone with information regarding this case to contact the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Anonymous tips can be provided through Crime Solvers at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app, or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), referencing case number 24-0068760.

Royal Farms Robbery Incident Under Investigation

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.

Fatal Temple Hills Collision Under Investigation

Fatal Temple Hills Collision Under Investigation

**Temple Hills, MD** – The Prince George’s County Police Department is examining a fatal crash that took place in Temple Hills on Saturday. The incident involved 30-year-old Darius Robinson from Oxon Hill, who has been identified as the deceased driver.

Police responded to the 4400 block of Wheeler Road on Saturday at approximately 9:25 PM. Upon arrival, officers found Robinson inside his vehicle suffering from trauma. He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Initial investigations suggest Robinson was driving eastbound on Wheeler Road. His vehicle first collided with a motor scooter and subsequently with an SUV. The SUV occupants were hospitalized with injuries not considered life-threatening.

Authorities are seeking any information related to this case. Individuals can contact the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS, using the case number 24-0067190.

Camden Man Arrested for Homicide Following Investigation

Camden Man Arrested for Homicide Following Investigation

**Magnolia, DE** – The Delaware State Police have arrested Gregory Bratcher, a 63-year-old resident of Camden, Delaware, in connection with a homicide investigation in Magnolia.

On June 30, at approximately 4:59 p.m., police responded to a welfare check call in the 200 block of Apple Blossom Drive. Upon arrival, troopers discovered Marjeanne Lande, age 72, deceased inside the residence. The Division of Forensic Sciences later determined that Lande was a homicide victim.

Delaware State Police Detectives identified Lande’s boyfriend, Gregory Bratcher, as the suspect through their investigation. He was indicted by a Kent County Grand Jury on November 4.

On November 8, Bratcher was apprehended and charged with first-degree murder and strangulation, both felonies. After arraignment by Kent County Superior Court, he was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $1,000,000 cash bond.

The Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit provides support and resources for anyone affected by crime around the clock. They can be reached via a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-

Title: Investigation Launched into Capitol Heights Fatal Shooting

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Title: Investigation Launched into Capitol Heights Fatal Shooting

**CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD** – Prince George’s County Police Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting in the unincorporated section of Capitol Heights. The victim has been identified as 43-year-old Morris Haskins Jr. from Washington, DC.

On Friday at approximately 5:50 PM, Maryland-National Capital Park Police and PGPD officers were dispatched to a park located in the 7700 block of Walker Mill Road following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Haskins was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead the following day, Saturday.

Detectives are currently working to identify any potential suspects and determine a motive for the shooting. The Prince George’s County Police Department is responsible for investigating all homicides within the jurisdiction of Maryland-National Capital Park Police.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512 or reach out to Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com. Tips can also be submitted via the “P3 Tips” mobile app or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS (8477

Investigation Leads Utica Police to Hit and Run Suspec

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Hit-and-Run Suspect Arrested in Utica After Investigation

**Utica, NY** – The City of Utica Police Department has announced progress in a hit-and-run incident reported on Monday. A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on South Street near Genesee Street.

On Monday, the Criminal Investigations Division collaborated with the Mohawk Valley Crime Analysis Center to leverage technology across the city, which led to a suspect’s identification and arrest. They employed FLOCK license plate reader technology along with city pole cameras.

The suspect, identified as 25-year-old Miguel Fernandez of Utica, has been charged with Leaving the Scene of a Serious Personal Injury Accident. The victim of the accident remains in a medically induced coma, with their condition described as critical but stable.

Three Arrested in Jersey City and Newark Drug Investigation

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Three Arrested in Jersey City and Newark Drug Investigation

**Jersey City, NJ** – Three individuals were arrested on Wednesday after a prolonged narcotics investigation conducted by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Task Force in Jersey City and Newark. The arrests were made following the execution of a court-authorized search warrant at residences on Kensington Avenue in Jersey City and Hunterdon Street in Newark, leading to the seizure of more than 100 grams of suspected cocaine, over 30 grams of suspected heroin, and other suspected prescription drugs.

Errol Allen, a 52-year-old resident of Jersey City, faces charges including the operation of a Controlled Dangerous Substance Production Facility, possession with intent to distribute cocaine and heroin, and possession with intent to distribute prescription legend drugs like Viagra. He was arrested on Kensington Avenue and was taken to the Hudson County Correctional Facility while awaiting his initial court appearance.

Alex Darby, aged 52, from Newark, is charged with similar offenses, including maintaining a drug production facility, possession with intent to distribute cocaine within 1,000 feet of a school, and hindering apprehension. Darby was apprehended on Hunterdon Street and is currently at Essex County Correctional Facility pending his court date.

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Three Arrested in Roxbury Fire Investigation

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Three Arrested in Roxbury Fire Incident

**Boston, MA** – On Wednesday, at approximately 11:10 PM, officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a report of a fire in the vicinity of 170 Morton Street. The response resulted in the arrest of three individuals: 33-year-old Jasen Levoy, 24-year-old Thomas Mullikas, and 25-year-old Augusto Bussio, all residents of Roxbury.

Earlier, at about 10:30 PM, a fire was detected by a Boston Police Sergeant near Franklin Park close to Shattuck Hospital. The sergeant alerted the Fire Department and later observed a second fire, prompting a request for additional support to determine if the fires were deliberate.

Multiple officers, along with personnel from the Boston Police Drone Unit and the Boston Fire Department, arrived at the scene. A drone was deployed over Franklin Park, and three individuals were seen on the golf course near the fire sites. These individuals appeared to throw objects at the drone before fleeing towards Jewish War Veterans Drive.

The trio was intercepted by officers on Jewish War Veterans Drive. They were identified as Jasen Levoy, Augusto Bussio, and Thomas Mullikas and were subsequently taken into custody.

Bank Robbery Under Investigation in Wilmington

Bank Robbery Under Investigation in Wilmington

**Wilmington, DE** – The Delaware State Police are investigating a bank robbery that took place on Monday at the Fulton Bank in Wilmington.

On Monday, at approximately 1:38 p.m., officers responded to the bank on 800 Foulk Road following a robbery report. Investigation revealed a black male suspect entered, handed a demand note to an employee, received cash, and fled towards Wilson Road.

The suspect is described as a black male, about 6’0”-6’1” tall with a thin build, wearing dark clothes. Surveillance footage has not yet been released.

The Troop 2 Robbery Unit is leading the investigation and urges anyone with information to contact Detective J. Dempsey at (302) 365-8472. Anonymous tips can also be sent via Facebook or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

Fatal Crash in Newark Under Investigation by State Police

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Fatal Crash in Newark Under Investigation by State Police

**Newark, DE** – Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred on Tuesday night in Newark, resulting in one death.

On Tuesday, at approximately 9:57 p.m., a 2012 Infiniti G37 was traveling southbound on Salem Church Road, south of Arthurs Drive. The vehicle veered off the roadway, struck a culvert, and overturned multiple times before coming to rest in a driveway on the 700 block of Salem Church Road. Both the driver and the passenger were ejected during the crash, and the driver has yet to be identified.

The vehicle was occupied by a 31-year-old man and a 59-year-old man, both from Newark. The 59-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, with his identity being withheld until family notification. The 31-year-old sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital by EMS.

The investigation is ongoing, and the roadway was closed for about 5.5 hours for the scene assessment and clearance. Authorities request any witnesses to contact Master Corporal J. Forester or provide information via the Delaware State Police social media or Crime Stoppers hotline.

Motorcycle Accident Under Investigation in Wilmington

Motorcycle Accident Under Investigation in Wilmington

**Wilmington, DE** – The Delaware State Police are conducting an investigation into a fatal motorcycle crash that happened last night in Wilmington.

On Monday at approximately 7:40 p.m., a burgundy 2010 Ford F-150 was parked in front of a large box truck on the right shoulder of eastbound Maryland Avenue between East and West Summit Avenues. As the Ford entered the eastbound lanes, it moved directly into the path of a 2003 Honda CBR motorcycle traveling in the left eastbound lane. The motorcycle collided with the left side rear of the Ford, ejecting the motorcyclist.

The 24-year-old motorcyclist, a Wilmington resident, was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead. His identity is being withheld pending notification of family members.

The Ford’s driver, a 29-year-old from Newark, and three Newark passengers, aged 50, 29, and 2 months, were uninjured. The crash led to the closure of the road for about four hours as authorities conducted their investigation.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit is handling the case. They are appealing for witnesses to contact Master

Shooting Incident Under Investigation in Natrona Heights

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Shooting Incident Under Investigation in Natrona Heights

**Natrona Heights, PA** – The Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Park Avenue.

On Monday at 12:50 PM, County 9-1-1 received a report of a shooting in the 300 block of Park Avenue. An adult male was found at the scene with gunshot wounds and was transported to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Detectives are currently leading the investigation into the incident.

Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. The public can provide information anonymously.

The police department has stated that the details of the incident are subject to change as the investigation continues. Updates will be provided through their social media channels as more information becomes available.

Middle River Murder Investigation: Man Found Shot on Hawthorne Road

Homicide Investigation Initiated in Middle River

**Towson, MD** – Baltimore County Police have commenced a homicide investigation following the discovery of a male victim with a gunshot wound in Middle River. The incident occurred Friday at about 7:15 p.m. on the 2200 block of Hawthorne Rd.

The unidentified victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Homicide detectives are currently awaiting the results of an autopsy in relation to the case.

Authorities are appealing to the public for any information related to this incident. Individuals with details are encouraged to contact 410-887-3700.

Additionally, tips can be provided anonymously to Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-756-2587. Information could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000. Residents can also submit information via the Baltimore County Police Department’s iWATCH program online.