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BALTIMORE, Md. — Homicide detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying individuals connected to the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old woman earlier this month on North Wolf Street.…
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Traffic Stop in Mattapan Leads to Arrest and Seizure of Firearms and Drugs
**Boston, MA** — At 12:29 AM on Monday, officers from District B-3 in Mattapan conducted a traffic stop at Blue Hill Avenue and Mattapan Street. This led to the arrest of 38-year-old Jeffrey Salvant of Mattapan for firearm and drug-related offenses.
The officers observed a vehicle speeding on Blue Hill Avenue near American Legion Highway. Despite their attempt to stop the vehicle using lights and sirens, the driver continued for approximately half a mile before stopping.
Upon stopping, officers detected the smell of alcohol from the vehicle and noted open containers inside. Jeffrey Salvant, the driver, exhibited signs consistent with being under the influence and was found in possession of a spring-loaded switchblade and two loaded firearms.
A further search revealed a black range bag containing components of an AR-style firearm and a controlled substance suspected to be cocaine. Salvant was charged with multiple firearm and drug offenses, including carrying firearms without a license. He will face arraignment at Dorchester District Court. Additionally, Salvant was cited for several traffic violations, including driving under the influence.
Domestic Dispute Leads to Woman’s Arrest in Wilkes-Barre
**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – A domestic dispute led to an assault incident at 320 North Empire Court on November 20, at 3:25 AM. Police officers responded to reports of an altercation.
Upon arrival, officers spoke with the 25-year-old male victim from Wilkes-Barre. The victim reported a verbal confrontation with 20-year-old Diana Thomas, also from Wilkes-Barre, regarding their relationship.
The victim claimed that during the altercation, Thomas struck him multiple times. He managed to call 911 after the incident.
Officers arrested Thomas at the scene. She was taken to City Headquarters for processing and arraignment.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Monday lauded the arrests of five different illegal migrants with “serious” criminal backgrounds across Maryland in a single-day raid. Deportation officers on Oct. 18…
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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.
Traffic Stop Leads to Firearm Arrest in Dorchester
**BOSTON, MA** – Officers patrolling District B-2 (Roxbury) arrested Cameron Leonard, 22, of Weymouth, early Saturday morning for firearm-related offenses. The arrest followed a traffic stop at Columbia Rd. and Holden St. in Dorchester at 2:10 AM.
Police noticed a vehicle with expired registration while on patrol. They initiated a traffic stop using emergency lights and sirens. The vehicle contained the driver and five other passengers, including Leonard.
During the stop, officers ordered the vehicle’s occupants to exit when they discovered the unregistered status. Notably, Leonard drew officers’ attention by raising his right hand while keeping his left hand in his pocket.
Officers conducted a pat-frisk and felt what appeared to be a firearm. Although Leonard attempted to flee, officers quickly apprehended him and found a firearm in his hooded sweatshirt. Detectives identified the firearm as a Sig Sauer, Model P320 M18, 9mm caliber, with a ten-round magazine containing seven rounds and none in the chamber.
Leonard faces charges of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Poss
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Stafford, VA – Traffic Stop Leads to Arrests and Drug Seizure
A traffic stop in Stafford County resulted in the arrest of two wanted individuals and the seizure of controlled substances on Monday. At approximately 12:37 p.m., Deputy R.A. Weatherholtz observed a Cadillac with improper registration on Plantation Drive.
The vehicle was stopped on Lichfield Boulevard where Deputy Weatherholtz recognized the rear passenger, Deklyn Atkins, 21, wanted in Caroline County. The front passenger, Jasmine Calhoun, 25, was wanted in Fredericksburg. Both were taken into custody without incident.
Deputy F.A. Martinez and K-9 Mija, trained to detect narcotics, conducted a search of the vehicle. They found narcotics in a box near Atkins’ seat, in driver Dane Wisdom’s backpack, the center console, and his sock. Calhoun’s area had no items of evidentiary value.
Wisdom, 40, faces charges for two counts of possession of controlled substances and is held without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail. Atkins was also charged with possession, served her warrant, and is held without bond. Calhoun’s bond is set at $2
Attempted Robbery in Glen Burnie Leads to Arrest
**Glen Burnie, MD** – On Monday at approximately 12:50 p.m., authorities responded to an attempted robbery incident in the 300 block of Hospital Drive, Glen Burnie. The Anne Arundel County Police addressed the situation following a report of an assault on a 59-year-old male victim.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered that a female suspect had attacked the victim, striking him in the head and face. After the physical assault, the suspect attempted to rummage through the victim’s pockets before making her escape from the scene.
Law enforcement officers quickly worked to obtain a description of the suspect. This led to the suspect being positively identified and subsequently arrested within a short time frame.
The suspect has been identified as 38-year-old Sane Onchelle Forrester from Glen Burnie, Maryland. Further details on the charges were not disclosed.
Duquesne Man Faces Drug Charges After Search for Sex Offender
**Pittsburgh, PA** – A search for a wanted sex offender led to the confiscation of multiple pounds of suspected marijuana and other drugs. Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus announced the developments concerning a Duquesne man facing several drug charges.
Detectives from the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office learned that Andre Gray, 58, who was wanted for failing to register as a sex offender, might be at a residence on Auriles Street. On Thursday evening, detectives encountered Mareio Gray, 45, at the location. Mareio told them that Andre did not live there but allowed them to search the premises.
While searching, detectives observed bags of suspected marijuana, hallucinogenic mushrooms, and other drug paraphernalia in plain view. After concluding that Andre Gray was not present, detectives secured the property and obtained a search warrant to investigate further.
Upon executing the search warrant, authorities confiscated over six pounds of suspected marijuana and a half pound of suspected hallucinogenic mushrooms, along with other items. Mareio Gray was taken to the Allegheny County Jail and charged with multiple drug offenses. Andre Gray was later found at a relative’s residence on Wool Street and
DWI Arrest in Hackettstown
**HACKETTSTOWN, NJ** — A Hackettstown police officer discovered an unoccupied vehicle creating a traffic hazard early Tuesday. The vehicle was positioned unstable across the solid white fog line on Willow Grove Street. Empty Coors Banquet beer bottles were found inside the vehicle.
Attempts to contact the vehicle’s registered owner at their residence were not successful. While awaiting a tow truck, an Uber driver brought the vehicle’s driver, William D. Ramos, 27, of Independence Township, NJ. Ramos was reportedly returning with a gas can, having run out of fuel.
Further investigation determined that Ramos was under the influence of alcohol. He has been charged with driving while intoxicated and improper parking. Ramos has been released pending a court appearance.
**Drug Seizure in Pearl River Leads to Arrest**
**Rockland County, NY** – Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced that Darryl Wright, a 41-year-old resident of Pearl River, was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree. This arrest followed a six-month investigation by the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force into narcotics sales within Orangetown.
On Wednesday, a search conducted at Wright’s residence in Pearl River by detectives from the Drug Task Force and Orangetown Police Department resulted in the seizure of two kilos of cocaine, heroin, and additional drug paraphernalia. The operation signifies the efforts of local law enforcement to intercept drug trafficking in the community.
District Attorney Walsh emphasized that the arrest underscores a firm stance against illicit drug activities in Rockland County. The investigation involved joint efforts with the Rockland County Probation Department and the Detective and Patrol Division of the Orangetown Police.
Wright was arraigned Wednesday before Judge Patrick Loftus in Orangetown Justice Court and ordered to be held in Rockland County Jail without bail. Executive Assistant District Attorney Michael Dugandzic and Assistant District Attorney John Luongo have been designated to handle the case.
Cumberland Incident Leads to Disorderly Conduct Charge
**Cumberland, MD** – The Cumberland Police Department responded to a disturbance on Wednesday. The incident occurred at a business in the 600 block of Columbia Avenue.
Officers arrived on the scene after receiving a report of an ongoing assault. They spoke with several involved parties and witnesses present at the location. The situation started with an argument over a pool game, which escalated into a physical altercation. No one was injured during the fight.
While officers were on-site, a woman disrupted the street, refusing to listen to instructions to stop. Consequently, Misty Dawn Jenkins, 47, of Cumberland, was arrested. She was later issued a Criminal Citation for disorderly conduct and released, pending a trial in District Court.
Assault Incident Leads to Arrest in Wilkes-Barre
**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – On Monday, Wilkes-Barre City Police responded to a hospital report of an assault victim in the emergency room.
The incident, recorded under IRC number 240228672, occurred on October 21st at 9:26 PM, at North River Street. The individuals involved were the 33-year-old defendant, Malcolm Perry from Wilkes-Barre, and a 32-year-old female victim also from Wilkes-Barre.
According to police, the altercation began when the victim and Perry were at a Sheetz location. The situation escalated in the victim’s vehicle, where Perry allegedly damaged the car’s rearview mirror and struck the victim multiple times while driving through Wilkes-Barre.
The victim managed to drop Perry off at his residence before seeking medical attention at the hospital. After receiving treatment for her injuries, the police took Perry into custody, and he was later taken to City Headquarters for arraignment.
Incident in Wilkes-Barre Leads to Arrest
**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – On October 22nd at 7:13 PM, officers from the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department responded to a situation of disorderly conduct at 295 South Main Street. The incident involved a female suspect identified as Isbrionna Bradley, age 27.
The police were called to the scene after reports of Bradley causing a disturbance within a business. Store personnel indicated that she was harassing customers, throwing items off shelves, and breaking a candle before leaving the premises.
After exiting the store, Bradley climbed into a dumpster behind the business. When officers attempted to engage with her, she refused to exit the dumpster or provide identification.
Bradley was subsequently taken into custody by the officers. She was then transported to City Headquarters for arraignment.