EDISON, N.J. – A Morristown man employed as a teacher at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses related to child sexual abuse material…
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A 28-year-old Lakewood man has been sentenced to 12 years in New Jersey State Prison after pleading guilty to drug distribution and weapons charges stemming from a…
MIDDLETOWN, DE — A Townsend woman was arrested Saturday morning after Delaware State Police found her impaired behind the wheel with a child in the car and a stash of…
ARLINGTON, Va. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in coordination with the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, arrested three undocumented immigrants during an enforcement…
ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — A 61-year-old Englewood man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder and multiple weapon offenses after allegedly firing a gun inside a residence, Bergen County Prosecutor…
WACO, Texas — Two undocumented men from Guatemala were arrested on federal firearms charges following a road rage incident on Interstate 35, authorities said. Anderson Morales-Calderon, 19, and Ever Morales-Calderon,…
NEWARK, N.J. — A Newark man has been charged with firearm and narcotics offenses, Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna announced Friday. Khalif Irving, 25, also known as “Kah Kah,” faces…
Haines City, FL – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 23-year-old Chase Crabb from Kissimmee, Osceola County, on charges related to sexual offenses against a student at…
LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A two-month investigation into narcotics distribution led to the arrest of a Little Egg Harbor Township man on numerous weapons and drug charges, Ocean…
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Township of Hamilton Police Department has concluded a months-long investigation into a series of burglaries and thefts, resulting in charges against two Mays Landing men.…
ALBANY, N.Y. — A 53-year-old man from Troy, New York, has been indicted on marijuana trafficking and firearm charges, federal authorities announced on Wednesday. Omjasisa Kentu Felder was arraigned in…
RALEIGH, N.C. — A 45-year-old New Jersey man was sentenced on Wednesday to 68 months in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearm offenses connected to his distribution of cocaine,…
Man Arrested for Drug and Firearm Offenses in Dorchester
**Boston, MA** – Officers from the District B-2 (Roxbury) Drug Control Unit conducted a drug interdiction in Dorchester’s Grove Hall neighborhood, resulting in the arrest of 51-year-old Manestreem Forty-Four of Greensboro, Alabama, on Saturday.
The operation followed community complaints about drug activities and the illicit sale of unstamped cigarettes affecting local businesses. Acting on the intelligence gathered, officers from the B-2 unit performed targeted patrols to address these issues.
On Friday around 11:00 AM, officers observed Forty-Four engaged in several hand-to-hand transactions from his vehicle, which led to individuals leaving with illegal Newport cigarettes. Surveillance continued into Saturday around noon, where officers spotted similar actions.
Upon contacting Forty-Four, he resisted arrest but was quickly subdued. A search of his vehicle uncovered cash, unstamped cigarettes, bags of marijuana, and a loaded 9mm firearm. Forty-Four is set for arraignment in Dorchester District Court facing charges including drug possession, unlawful possession of a large-capacity firearm, and other related offenses.
CUMBERLAND, Md. — Officers with the Cumberland Police Department made several arrests Friday, December 20, following separate incidents involving trespassing, controlled substances, and assault across the city. At approximately 7:30…
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Heber Jimenez-Martinez, 29, was taken into custody on Monday in Ocean County and faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault, weapons possession, and criminal mischief, according to…
Four Arrested in Wall Township for Drug and Weapons Offenses
**WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ** – Four individuals face charges of drug and weapons offenses following a car stop in Wall Township. On Sunday night at 9 p.m., Patrolman James Yannazzone stopped a vehicle on Highway 33 & 34 near the Howell Township border for a moving violation.
The driver, Erin Bozeth, 45, of Brick Township, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, cocaine, crack cocaine, brass knuckles for unlawful purposes, drug paraphernalia, and implements to defeat a drug test. Erin Murphy, 36, of Atlantic City, faced similar charges, including possession of prescription drugs, along with warrants totaling $4,000 from Lakewood and Middletown.
Robert Trella Jr., 50, of Lanoka Harbor, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, and crack cocaine, alongside a New Jersey State Parole warrant. Ryan Killeen, 27, of Wall Township, was also charged with drug possessions and paraphernalia.
Killeen, Trella, and Murphy were taken to Monmouth County Jail in Freehold after processing. Bozeth was released on a
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Wall Township police detailed a series of arrests over the past week, including incidents involving driving while intoxicated, shoplifting, and outstanding warrants. On Monday, November 18,…
Youth Soccer Coach Admits to Sexual Offenses
**Freehold, NJ** – A local youth soccer coach confessed to numerous sexual offenses against former student-athletes, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago, who made the announcement on Monday.
Ryan Gunsauls, 33, from Union Beach, pleaded guilty last week before Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Christie Bevacqua. His charges included first-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child by Manufacturing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), second-degree Attempted Endangering by creating CSAM, and second- and third-degree Endangering through Sexual Conduct.
The investigation began earlier this year, led by MCPO Detective Joseph Mason, involving the MCPO Special Victims Bureau and Union Beach Police Department. A juvenile reported Gunsauls solicited and shared explicit materials via a social media app. Eight more victims, aged 11 to 17, were identified, resulting in Gunsauls’ arrest in May and subsequent detention as the case proceeds, as ordered by a Superior Court Judge.
Assistant Prosecutor Keri-Leigh Schaefer is handling the case. Gunsauls’ lawyer is Michael J. Pappa, Esq., based in Hazlet. His
13-Year-Old Arrested for Firearm Offenses in Dorchester
**Boston, MA** – On Tuesday at 1:38 PM, law enforcement officials from District C-11 (Dorchester) apprehended a 13-year-old male on firearm-related charges following a call about an individual with a gun at 197 Centre Street.
The report originated from the Neighborhood Charter School on Centre Street, where students had seen a gun in a vehicle with two juveniles. Officers were given descriptions of both the suspects and the vehicle, which was determined to be stolen.
Upon arriving at Cheverus Street, officers located the vehicle and noted one juvenile exiting and one remaining. The juveniles’ behavior led officers to call for additional units, resulting in their subsequent detention. As officers attempted to secure the juvenile in the driver’s seat, he fled the scene.
Following a pursuit, the juvenile was cornered and seen discarding an item over a fence. Officers later found a silver and black Smith and Wesson SD40VE firearm with ten rounds. The stolen vehicle was removed, and the juvenile faces charges including firearm possession and trespassing, with an expected court appearance at Dorchester District Court.
Woman Arrested in Utica for Prostitution-Related Offenses Involving Police Struggle
**Utica, NY** – On Friday at approximately 12:40 p.m., Utica Police officers attempted to arrest Julie Mitchell, 55, of Utica, on charges related to prostitution. Mitchell reportedly resisted arrest and engaged in a physical altercation with the officers.
During the confrontation, one officer sustained a shoulder injury while trying to detain Mitchell. Officers eventually subdued Mitchell with assistance from additional units, allowing them to arrest her.
Mitchell faced several charges, including assault in the second degree, prostitution, and resisting arrest. She was subsequently taken to the Utica Police Department for processing.
The injured officer received medical attention and has been placed on medical leave for an unspecified duration.
UTICA, NY — A man accused of breaking into a Dunkin’ Donuts and stealing several hundred dollars earlier this month has been arrested, according to the Utica Police Department. The…
Englishtown Police Chief Charged with Criminal Offenses
**FREEHOLD, NJ** – The Englishtown Chief of Police faces criminal charges following an investigation announced by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago on Tuesday.
Chief Peter S. Cooke, aged 58, has been charged with third-degree Computer Theft and third-degree Conspiracy to Commit Shoplifting. The investigation, led by the MCPO Professional Responsibility Unit, uncovered that between February 2019 and August 2023, Cooke misused a law-enforcement database to access personal information about two individuals without a lawful purpose.
Additionally, it was revealed that Cooke, while on administrative leave, assisted a co-conspirator in committing multiple shoplifting incidents at a local grocery store during August and September. The charges against Cooke were served earlier this month, with proceedings set to occur in Monmouth County Superior Court.
MCPO Assistant Prosecutor Melanie Falco, Director of the Professional Responsibility Unit, is prosecuting the case. Debbie Simon, based in West Orange, represents Cooke. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, with all rights afforded by the U.S. Constitution and State law.
Delaware State Police Pursue and Arrest Newark Resident for Drug and Traffic Offenses
**Newark, DE** – The Delaware State Police took 26-year-old Savon Roy of Newark into custody for several drug and traffic charges after a pursuit on Monday afternoon.
On Monday at approximately 1:45 p.m., a trooper identified a gray Ford Fusion with a fictitious Delaware temporary tag on East Chestnut Hill Road near Marrows Road in Newark. Upon confirming the tag’s false registration, the trooper attempted a traffic stop. The driver ignored the stop and accelerated into Brookside Plaza Shopping Center before driving over a curb, across a grassy area, and onto Marrows Road. The vehicle continued moving at high speed onto Kensington Lane before stopping on Korda Drive, where Roy fled on foot but was soon captured.
While in custody, Roy experienced a medical emergency and was taken to a hospital by EMS. During the investigation, remnants of an off-white powder were found in a ripped plastic bag concealed in Roy’s pants. Additionally, a vehicle search uncovered multiple bags containing approximately 61.5 grams of marijuana. A background check showed Roy had an outstanding arrest warrant from the New Castle County Police Department and other pending charges.
Once released from the
Boston, MA – Fugitive Unit Officers Arrest Two for Firearm and Drug Offenses
Fugitive unit officers from the Boston Police Department arrested two individuals, Evan Velez, age 37, and Emmanuel Arnauld, age 30, for firearm and drug-related offenses on Thursday at 3:00 PM. The arrests took place in connection with a surveillance operation near 58 Cedar St., Roxbury.
The officers were on the lookout for Evan Velez, wanted on a firearm-related arrest warrant. Surveillance noted Velez walking toward a pickup truck in a parking lot, where he entered the front passenger side. The officers intervened at this point, removing Velez from the vehicle and taking him into custody.
Upon searching, Velez carried an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency believed intended for drug distribution. Additional investigation led to the discovery of 513 grams of cocaine beneath the driver’s seat of the truck owned by Emmanuel Arnauld, who was subsequently arrested.
Both individuals face arraignment in Roxbury District Court. Velez has been charged with carrying a firearm without a license and conspiracy to violate drug laws, while Arnauld faces charges for possession of cocaine and drug trafficking of 200
Police Arrest Man for Firearm Offenses in Dorchester
**Dorchester, MA** – Authorities arrested Jaydell Pouriet, a 25-year-old from Dedham, for firearm-related offenses following a traffic stop at 10:25 PM, Monday, November 4th, at 883 Blue Hill Ave., Dorchester. The arrest was made by the Youth Violence Strike Force (YVSF) and Massachusetts State Police Gang Unit.
Officers patrolling near Harvard St. and Blue Hill Ave. noticed a vehicle being driven with revoked insurance. They initiated a traffic stop near 883 Blue Hill Ave., with four occupants in the vehicle.
Upon investigation, officers discovered a firearm concealed in a void within the vehicle’s center console. Jaydell Pouriet was identified as the driver and detained, with detectives recovering a Kel-Tec P3AT handgun containing five live .380 caliber rounds in the magazine.
Pouriet faces motor vehicle violation charges and is expected to appear in Dorchester District Court. The charges include operating an unregistered motor vehicle, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, carrying a loaded firearm without a license, unlawful possession of a firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition.