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Philadelphia Barricade Situation Ends Peacefully

Breaking Local News ReportAugust 4, 20240

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A burglary at the Metro PCS store on 6901 Stenton Avenue led to a dramatic police response early this morning. Officers arrived at the scene at 6:35 AM following a 911 call, just in time to see a suspect fleeing the location. The suspect, described as a Black male wearing a black shirt and green shorts, was observed barricading himself inside a residence on the 6700 Block of Cornelius Street, believed to be his home. The situation escalated to a full barricade, declared at 6:58 AM, with police establishing a staging area at the intersection of Cornelius

Barricade Situation Concluded Peacefully in Southeast D.C.

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 29, 20240

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A tense barricade situation in Southeast Washington was peacefully resolved Sunday afternoon, according to D.C. police. The incident began around 4 p.m. on the 3200 block of 28th St., following an earlier shooting in the same area. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and an Emergency Response Team were dispatched to handle the barricade after officers found a man shot at approximately 2:45 p.m. The victim was discovered unconscious and not breathing. As part of the ongoing investigation into the shooting, MPD has issued a lookout for a man seen wearing a dark burgundy shirt paired with black shorts.

Suspect in Wellsville Shooting Surrenders Peacefully

Adam DevineMarch 18, 20240

WELLSVILLE, NY — In the early hours of March 18, Wellsville Police Department, along with New York State Police, responded to reports of gunfire at a residence in the village. The incident took place at 295 West State Street, the home of 37-year-old William Wojehowski, around 4:52 a.m. Upon their arrival, law enforcement witnessed a gunshot from inside the residence towards the outside. A perimeter was quickly established around the duplex, and occupants of the adjoining apartment were safely evacuated. Given the uncertainty of the suspect’s location, a drone with thermal imaging from the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office was deployed

Newtown Christmas Eve Standoff Ends Peacefully, Suspect in Custody

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 26, 20230

NEWTOWN, CT – A tense standoff in Newtown ended without further incident early Sunday, Dec. 25, following a shooting at a Boggs Hill Road residence. Newtown Police responded to a dispute call around 7:50 p.m. on Dec. 24. Upon arrival, officers found the caller on the front porch with multiple gunshot wounds. The officers were able to move the victim to safety while the suspect retreated inside the house. The injured individual was transported by Newtown Ambulance to Danbury Hospital and is now in stable condition, according to police reports. Multiple agencies, including the Western Connecticut Regional Emergency Services Unit,

Mexican president urges Argentines to peacefully resist Milei

ReutersDecember 15, 20230

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s leftist leader on Friday recommended that Argentines peacefully protest the new government of radical libertarian President Javier Milei, who took office last week promising deep budget cuts in a bid to tame triple-digit inflation. President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, who has often criticized foreign calls to action against his own government’s policies, told a press conference that Argentine citizens should embrace “peaceful civic resistance” and avoid any temptation to oppose Milei’s policies with violence. “What I will say to the Argentine people … is don’t be provoked, that non-violence is politically effective,” said Lopez Obrador,

Armed Standoff in Utica Ends Peacefully, Female Suspect Charged

Adam DevineDecember 14, 20230

UTICA, NY – On December 5, at around 4:00 PM, Utica Police responded to a peace officer call on the 500 block of Cottage Place. The call involved Angelica Crescenzo, 27, complying with a court order to retrieve her belongings and vacate the premises. The situation escalated when Crescenzo allegedly brandished what appeared to be a handgun at officers, then held it to her head before retreating into the apartment. A perimeter was established, and crisis negotiators were brought in. After six hours, Crescenzo emerged, still armed, and was subdued by METRO SWAT using less lethal ammunition. The weapon was

Armed Standoff in Wilkins Township Ends Peacefully with Suspect’s Surrender

Ryan DickinsonDecember 10, 20230

WILKINS TOWNSHIP, PA – The Allegheny County Police Department’s SWAT team successfully resolved a standoff in Wilkins Township on Saturday. Wilkins Township Police called for SWAT assistance at 12:21 PM at a residence in the 500 block of Tongalucas Street, where a male suspect, believed to be armed and with multiple arrest warrants, had barricaded himself inside. Negotiators engaged with the suspect and, after lengthy discussions, persuaded him to exit the residence. The peaceful surrender occurred shortly after 1:30 PM. The suspect, now in custody, was handed over to Wilkins Township Police. The police will provide further updates. Following the

Atlantic City Armed Hostage Standoff Ends Peacefully with Surrender

Charlie DwyerNovember 23, 20230

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Atlantic City Police Department resolved a standoff situation on November 22 when a man, Henry Dean, barricaded himself and his child inside his residence. The incident began around 4:05 PM in the 1800 block of North Ohio Avenue, initially reported as a child custody dispute and a violation of a civil court order. Dean reportedly pointed a handgun at a woman, who was there to exchange custody of their 6-year-old child, causing her to flee. He then retreated inside with the child. Police officers attempted to communicate with Dean using a public address system from

Standoff Ends Peacefully in McKeesport After Shots Fired

Ryan DickinsonSeptember 5, 20230

MCKEESPORT, PA – A suspect is in custody after an hours-long standoff involving multiple gunshots and a barricade situation on Pirl Street. At approximately 7:30 pm, McKeesport Police responded to a shot spotter notification in the 1200 block of Pirl Street, finding a female victim with multiple gunshot wounds outside a residence. Additional shots were fired at responding officers, who then established a perimeter and safely transported the victim to a local hospital. Her condition remains undisclosed but was reported as conscious and alert at the scene. Allegheny County Police Department’s SWAT team and Homicide Unit were called to assist

Standoff with suicidal man near Great Falls ends peacefully in Paterson

Leo CanegaApril 16, 20230

PATERSON, NJ – A nearly six-and-a-half-hour standoff between law enforcement and a suicidal man armed with a large knife was resolved peacefully on Saturday. The Paterson Police Department and the New Jersey State Police worked in collaboration to ensure the safety of the individual and the community. The incident began when Paterson Police Patrol Units received a 911 call from the man, who claimed to be homeless and suicidal. Officers arrived at the location near the Paterson Great Falls and observed the man wielding a large knife, appearing prepared to harm himself. Paterson Police and New Jersey State Police negotiators,

Standoff between barricaded man and SWAT team ends peacefully in Bernards Township

Phil StiltonFebruary 1, 20230

BERNARDS TOWNSHIP, NJ – A tense situation in Bernards Township ended Monday morning peacefully. According to Bernards Township Chief of Police, Jon Burger, officers successfully maneuvered to a peaceful resolution of an armed barricaded person following a police response to a residence. Officers responded to an emotional disturbance at a residence located on Goltra Drive in Basking Ridge, on Monday at approximately 9:45 a.m. After responding Bernards Township officers arrived at the residence, the resident, who authorities are not identifying, barricaded himself in the bathroom with a loaded firearm. A Bernards Township police officer initiated and engaged the barricaded subject

China, Philippines agree to handle disputes peacefully, boost cooperation

ReutersJanuary 5, 20230

By Yew Lun Tian and Neil Jerome Morales BEIJING/MANILA (Reuters) -China and the Philippines have agreed to set up a direct communications channel between their foreign ministries on the South China Sea to handle disputes peacefully, they said on Thursday. Their agreement, which contained 14 elements aimed at cooling security tensions and boosting economic cooperation, comes as they strive to mend a relationship hurt after the Philippines won a 2016 arbitral ruling that invalidated China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea. The Philippines has previously raised concerns over reported Chinese construction activities and the “swarming” of its boats by

China wants to take Taiwan peacefully but is preparing militarily -U.S. intelligence officials

ReutersMay 10, 20220

WASHINGTON – China would prefer to take over neighboring Taiwan without military action but is working to get to a position where its military could prevail even if the United States intervenes, U.S. intelligence chiefs said on Tuesday. China views Taiwan, a democratically governed island, as its “sacred” territory and has never renounced the possible use of force to ensure eventual unification. The United States, like most countries, has no formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan but is its most important international supporter and arms supplier, making it a constant source of tension between Beijing and Washington. “It’s our view that

Police Say Disturbance at Middlebrook Apartment Complex Resolved Peacefully

Charlie DwyerMay 6, 20220

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police in Ocean Township did not go into detail, but said a disturbance Thursday night at the Middlebrook apartment complex has been resolved and officers left the scene shortly afterward. “For anyone who may have seen a large police presence in the Middlebrook apartment complex, the incident is complete and the majority of officers have left the area,” police said Thursday night. “The incident was resolved peacefully and there is no danger to the public. Thanks for your cooperation if you reside in the area and were affected by the incident.”

Kearny Police peacefully resolve mental health crisis call

Charlie DwyerMarch 6, 20220

KEARNY, NJ – A mental health crisis call that involved the Kearny Police and Hudson County Regional SWAT was peacefully resolved by using a mental health screener. “At 8:45 a.m. [Saturday}, Kearny Police officers were requested to check the welfare of a man inside a home near Webster and Passaic Avenues in Kearny,” said Kearny Police Chief George King. “Officers and a mental health screener from Jersey City Medical Center’s Mobile Crisis Unit attempted to contact the man. Unfortunately, the man barricaded himself within the home and refused help. Information later aggregated from several sources indicated that the man may