Murder

Suspect Arrested in North Carolina for Murder of Maryland Woman

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Suspect Arrested in North Carolina for Murder of Maryland Woman

**Leland, NC** – Raheem Hawkins-Boseman, 23, from Silver Spring, has been apprehended for the murder of Jessica Somerville, 27, following a tip from a citizen. He was captured late Wednesday night in Leland, North Carolina, with the help of the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Marshals Service.

The incident occurred on March 17 at about 2:15 a.m. when officers responded to a shooting on Silver Hill Road. Somerville was found outside a business with a gunshot wound and pronounced dead at the scene. An arrest warrant for Hawkins-Boseman was issued by the Prince George’s County Police Department on March 19.

Preliminary investigations revealed that Hawkins-Boseman followed Somerville from a fast-food restaurant and shot her during a parking lot altercation. It was determined the suspect and victim did not know each prior to the encounter.

Hawkins-Boseman faces charges of first and second-degree murder, among others. He is currently held at the Brunswick County Detention Center, awaiting extradition to Prince George’s County. Authorities request anyone with further information on the case to contact the H

Inmate Charged with Cellmate’s Murder at Burlington County Jail

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Man Charged with Cellmate’s Murder at Burlington County Jail

**Mount Holly, NJ** – Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw has announced the arrest of a man accused of murdering his cellmate at the Burlington County Jail.

Rondale Holloman, 37, from Burlington Township, faces a First Degree Murder charge following the death of Kenneth Bulle, 74, from Mount Holly. The case is being prepared for a grand jury to consider an indictment.

The investigation started early on Tuesday when corrections officers discovered the incident. Kenneth Bulle was pronounced dead after the attack, with an autopsy confirming death by manual strangulation, conducted by Dr. Ian Hood, Burlington County Medical Examiner.

The Prosecutor’s Office led the investigation, with Major Crimes Unit Detective Nicholas Schieber and Crime Scene Unit Detective Steven Trunfio spearheading the efforts. Assistant Prosecutor Robert S. Van Gilst from the BCPO Major Crimes Unit will handle the prosecution. All individuals involved are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Attempted Murder Arrest in Baltimore’s Southeast District

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Attempted Murder Arrest in Baltimore’s Southeast District

**Baltimore, MD** – The Baltimore Police Department has reported the arrest of 26-year-old James Little in connection with a recent shooting incident in the Southeast District.

Authorities have determined that James Little is suspected of shooting a 31-year-old man on November 4 while they were on the 100 block of South Conkling Street. This incident followed an argument and physical altercation between Little and the victim.

On Monday at approximately 7:40 a.m., detectives from the Warrant Apprehension Task Force apprehended Little in the 2400 block of Mosher Street. After his arrest, Little was transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility, where he has been charged with attempted first-degree murder.

The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Southeast District detectives at 410-396-2422. Anonymous tips can be provided through the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP or via the MCS website.

Three Suspects Arrested in Connection with Akron Murder

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Three Suspects Arrested in Connection with Akron Murder

**Akron, OH** – The U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) has arrested Khairi Moorer, 23, Derek Edwards, 19, and Robert Davis, 19. The three were wanted by the Akron Police Department for aggravated murder.

Police initially responded to a single car crash on November 7 at the intersection of South Main Street and West Miller Avenue. Jamar E. Franklin, 29, was found within the vehicle with a gunshot wound and later died at the hospital. Investigations revealed Franklin was shot while in his vehicle at a parking lot on West Long Street.

Authorities issued warrants for Moorer, Edwards, and Davis following the incident. On Thursday, Khairi Moorer was arrested on Ido Ave., and the following morning, Derek Edwards and Robert Davis were apprehended on Kling St.

U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott commented that the arrests were due to the diligent work of the Akron Police Department. The collaboration between the task force and Akron Police facilitated the rapid detainment of these individuals.

Brooklyn Man Sentenced for Teen’s Murder in Prospect Park South

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Brooklyn Man Sentenced for Teen’s Murder in Prospect Park South

**Brooklyn, NY** – Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced that a man from Flatbush has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for the murder of a teenager in Prospect Park South in 2020. The incident involved the defendant pulling a knife and fatally stabbing the 19-year-old victim in the chest.

Mamadou Barry, 35, was identified as the defendant and sentenced by Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Rhonda Tomlinson. Barry was found guilty of second-degree murder on October 16 following a jury trial.

Evidence presented revealed that on February 18, 2020, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Barry and the victim, both Senegalese immigrants, were with friends in Prospect Park South. Barry, also known as “Zion,” attacked the victim, Mamadou Bah, with a knife, causing fatal injuries.

The victim fled to a barbershop seeking help, where he was later transported to Kings County Hospital but succumbed to his injuries. Police identified Barry through surveillance, witnesses, and social media, leading to his arrest on December 1, 2020, in Secaucus, New Jersey.

Brooklyn Man Sentenced for Attempted Murder in Drive-By Shooting

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Brooklyn Man Sentenced for Attempted Murder in Drive-By Shooting

**Brooklyn, NY** – A Brooklyn man received a 10-year prison sentence on Thursday after pleading guilty to second-degree attempted murder. The charges stem from a 2021 incident where he fired at an Uber Eats driver during a random drive-by shooting.

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced that Laquan Battle, 28, from New Lots, Brooklyn, was sentenced by Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Jane Tully. The defendant also faces five years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty on September 25.

The incident occurred on December 5, 2021, around 11:45 p.m. on Pacific Street in Crown Heights. The victim, a 22-year-old driver, was in his Toyota when Battle allegedly fired approximately four shots from a red Kia, hitting the victim’s car and another parked vehicle.

Detectives from the 77th precinct traced the car’s license plate through surveillance video, leading them to identify Battle as the shooter. He was apprehended in Jonesboro, Georgia, in May 2022 and subsequently brought back to New York.

Cameron Williams Arraigned for Newburgh Murder

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Cameron Williams Arraigned for Newburgh Murder

**Goshen, NY** – Cameron Williams, a 25-year-old resident of New Windsor, was arraigned on Wednesday in Orange County Court. He faces charges including Murder in the Second Degree following an indictment.

The indictment is connected to a deadly incident on October 13 at approximately 10:45 p.m. in Newburgh. Williams allegedly used several kitchen knives to repeatedly stab a man on West Parmenter Street after an altercation.

Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler commended the Newburgh Police Department for their swift response and investigation leading to Williams’ arrest. The case is being handled by Senior Assistant District Attorney Christopher Kelly.

Williams has been remanded to Orange County Jail with varying bail options and is set to return for a conference on December 4. The district attorney emphasizes that these charges are accusations and that Williams is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Middle River Murder Investigation: Man Found Shot on Hawthorne Road

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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.