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Wilkes-Barre Police Arrest Man for Trespassing and Drug Possession

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 5, 20250

Wilkes-Barre Police Arrest Man for Trespassing and Drug Possession

**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department dealt with a case of criminal trespass on Tuesday. At 1:37 pm, officers received a report about individuals trespassing on South River Street property.

Upon reaching the 400 block of South River Street, police observed William Milligan attempting unauthorized entry into a residence. The property’s owner confirmed Milligan’s prior trespass and stated he was forbidden from being on the premises.

Following his detention, a search revealed Milligan had various suspected narcotics. He was then transported to City Headquarters for processing and arraignment.

Utica Police Charge Man with Drug Possession

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 4, 20250

Utica Police Charge Man with Drug Possession

**UTICA, NY** – On February 28th at approximately 8:10 PM, officers from the Utica Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit conducted a vehicle stop on Genesee Street near Bank Place for traffic violations under New York State laws.

During the stop, officers observed a corner knotted baggie on the passenger side floorboard, containing a substance appearing to be cocaine. The occupants were asked to exit the vehicle, and upon searching one of the passengers, identified as Tremayne Rigsbee, 47, additional baggies were found on his person.

Rigsbee was taken into custody and transported to the Utica Police Department. There, it was confirmed that the amount of narcotics found was at a felony level.

An investigator from the Special Investigations Unit charged Rigsbee with third-degree and seventh-degree Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Utica Police Arrest Local Man for Drug Possession

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 4, 20250

Utica Police Arrest Local Man for Drug Possession

**UTICA, NY** – On Sunday at approximately 11:00 PM, officers from the Crime Prevention Unit of the Utica Police Department stopped several individuals on the 900 block of Oswego St.

During the stop, officers identified one individual with an outstanding warrant. This individual was taken into custody, and a search revealed a large quantity of suspected heroin in his possession.

The detainee, Angel Gonzalez, age 29, was transported to the Utica Police Department. An investigator from the Special Investigations Unit assessed the situation and confirmed the narcotics were at a felony level quantity.

Gonzalez has been charged with three counts: Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the third degree, fourth degree, and seventh degree.

Paterson trio charged in $190K scam, illegal weapons possession

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 1, 20250

HACKENSACK, N.J. — Three Paterson residents have been arrested in connection with an organized theft scheme that defrauded victims of approximately $190,000, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced Friday. Yasen R. Delgado, 26, Ahjainay N. Gawthney, 27, and Delareese Delgado, 31, were taken into custody following a weeks-long investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The trio is accused of orchestrating a scam in which callers impersonated law enforcement officials and bail bondsmen, threatening victims with arrest unless they handed over large sums of money. Authorities launched the investigation in January 2025 after receiving reports of fraudulent calls where victims were

17-Year-Old Arrested for Firearms Possession in Boston

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 28, 20250

17-Year-Old Arrested for Firearms Possession in Boston

**Boston, MA** – Members of the Youth Violence Strike Force, along with Boston Housing Police officers, arrested a 17-year-old male Thursday for firearm charges at 333 Warren Street in Roxbury.

The arrest came after officers noted ongoing safety concerns at a McDonald’s at 301 Warren Street involving juveniles, affecting patrons and local residents. While patrolling near Warren Street and Dale Street, officers observed two males who appeared vigilant, with one in all black and the other in a brown coat with a red hoodie.

As officers approached the McDonald’s parking lot, they saw the male in black watching their movements and then briskly walking away as the other male disappeared. Officers identified and investigated the male in black, finding a Phoenix Arms .22LR firearm between vehicles along the path where the other male fled.

A Glock 19 firearm with a round in the chamber and 13 rounds in the magazine was found in the 17-year-old’s coat. A records check revealed it was stolen from Burlington, Vermont. The weapons were secured, and the 17-year-old faces multiple charges in Boston Municipal Juvenile Court, including unlawful firearm possession.

Man Held Jail on $2,5000 Bond for Drug Possession in Ocean County has Detainer

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 6, 20250

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Jacobo Gonzalez-Cruz was booked into the Ocean County jail on Thursday following his arrest on a drug possession charge, according to inmate records. He has an active detainer out of Hamilton. Gonzalez-Cruz, 35, was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance under New Jersey statute 2C:35-10A(1), which covers Schedule I through IV substances. The charge is classified as a third-degree offense. Authorities took Gonzalez-Cruz into custody and processed him at the Ocean County Jail, where he remains held on a $2,500 bond with a 10 percent option. Jail records indicate the bond has not yet

North Jersey man admits to drug trafficking, firearm possession

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 4, 20250

NEWARK, N.J. — A convicted felon from East Orange admitted Tuesday to drug trafficking and possessing a firearm in furtherance of his operation, Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna announced. Ibraheem Muhammad, 41, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Brian R. Martinotti to charges of possessing controlled substances with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. Muhammad was arrested on May 9, 2022, after law enforcement observed him exiting his residence and engaging in a suspected drug transaction. Authorities found numerous envelopes of heroin in his

Illegal Alien at Ocean County Jail Charged for Threatening to Kill, Illegal Weapon Possession

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 4, 20250

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An illegal alien incarcerated in Ocean County is facing multiple charges, including making a death threat and unlawful possession of a weapon, according to inmate records. Airo Rene Portillo-Rios was booked into the Ocean County Jail on February 2, 2025, and remains held without bail. Court records show he has been charged with making a terroristic threat to kill under New Jersey statute 2C:12-3B, unlawful possession of a weapon under statute 2C:39-5D, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose under statute 2C:39-4D. Additionally, Portillo-Rios has a detainer issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Juvenile Arrested for Firearm Possession After School Disturbance in Brighton

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 27, 20250

BRIGHTON, MA – A 16-year-old male was arrested on Friday, January 24, 2025, following a school-related disturbance that led to the discovery of a loaded firearm. Officers from District D-14 (Brighton/Allston) responded to a verbal altercation involving multiple students at Mary Lyons School on Beechcroft Street around 12:40 p.m. School staff intervened to de-escalate the situation, during which one student made threats before leaving the school in a vehicle. Concerned that the dispute might escalate further, officers remained at the school until dismissal. Later that afternoon, officers located one of the involved students near the school inside a laundromat. The

Glen Burnie Man Arrested for Drug and Firearm Possession in Pasadena

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 17, 20250

PASADENA, MD — A Glen Burnie man was arrested Thursday night after detectives recovered drugs and a handgun during a traffic stop in Pasadena, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department. At approximately 8:45 p.m., Eastern District detectives observed a suspected drug transaction near Kings Road and Queens Park Road. Officers initiated a traffic stop on the involved vehicle and conducted a probable cause search. The search led to the discovery of drugs and a concealed handgun on the driver, identified as 32-year-old Lamar Lenell Porter of Glen Burnie. Police confirmed that Porter was prohibited from possessing a firearm.

Newburgh Man Sentenced to Five Years for Gun Possession

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 11, 20250

GOSHEN, NY — A Newburgh man has been sentenced to five years in state prison for attempting to possess a loaded firearm, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced Thursday. Romaine Calhoun, 21, received the sentence on Monday before Judge Craig Stephen Brown in Orange County Court, along with three years of post-release supervision. Calhoun had previously pleaded guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree after authorities discovered a loaded .38 caliber revolver beneath his seat during a traffic stop. The incident occurred on August 6, 2024, when New York State Police pulled over

Bayonne man known as ‘Famous Richard’ indicted for firearm possession

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 10, 20250

NEWARK, N.J. – A Hudson County man with a prior felony conviction was indicted Thursday for possessing a firearm and an extended magazine, Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna announced. Richard Sharp, 25, of Bayonne, N.J., who is known on social media as “Famous Richard,” was charged with one count of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon. He was arrested earlier in the day and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge André M. Espinosa in Newark federal court, where he was ordered detained. Authorities allege that on July 4, 2024, Sharp brandished a firearm with an extended magazine

Richmond man sentenced to over two years for illegal firearm possession

Indira PatelJanuary 8, 20250

RICHMOND, Va. — A 27-year-old Richmond man was sentenced on Wednesday to two years and three months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Court documents show that on Jan. 26, 2024, Mario Leequan Thorne was seen by Richmond Police waving a semi-automatic handgun during a verbal altercation at a convenience store. When officers arrived at the scene, Thorne was found sitting in a vehicle with six young, unsecured children inside. Officers detained Thorne and searched the driver’s seat area, recovering a handgun,

Wall Township police report arrests for DWI, drug possession, and more over busy holiday week

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 30, 20240

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Wall Township police arrested multiple individuals this past week on charges ranging from driving while intoxicated (DWI) to defiant trespass, according to department reports spanning December 23 to December 29. The arrests, made across a variety of locations in the township, came amid increased patrol activity during the holiday season. On Monday, Patrolman Trent Powers arrested Candace Coppola, 62, of Toms River, after a motor vehicle accident on State Highway 70. Coppola was charged with DWI and possession of a controlled dangerous substance and was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law. Tuesday saw Patrolman

Jackson man sentenced to 20 years in prison for aggravated assault and firearm possession

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 21, 20240

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A Jackson Township man was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in state prison for aggravated assault stemming from a 2023 car crash and an unrelated firearm charge, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. Charles Sharkey, Jr., 35, was sentenced by Judge Dina M. Vicari to 10 years in prison for aggravated assault related to a crash in Toms River on March 23, 2023. The sentence is subject to New Jersey’s No Early Release Act, requiring Sharkey to serve 85% of the term before being eligible for parole. Sharkey was also sentenced to 10 years, with

Woodbridge man charged with assaulting officer, drug possession

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 2, 20240

WOODBRIDGE, VA — A 32-year-old man was arrested early Thursday morning after assaulting a police officer during a disturbance at a residence in Woodbridge, authorities said. Officers responded to the 13400 block of Kerrydale Road at 4:48 a.m. on November 30 for a report of an intoxicated individual. Upon arrival, they found a man, later identified as Johnny Francisco Flores Hernandez, partially hanging out of a second-story window. When officers attempted to detain him, Flores Hernandez actively resisted and bit one of the officers. He was eventually subdued and taken into custody without further incident. During the investigation, police discovered

Ocean County man faces charges for drug possession and DUI

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 2, 20240

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Marco Antonio Arguello, 28, was booked into Ocean County custody on Monday, December 2, 2024, on charges of drug possession and driving under the influence, according to public inmate records. Arguello is facing charges under New Jersey statutes 2C:35-10A(1) for possession of controlled dangerous substances (schedule I-IV drugs) and 39:4-50 for driving while intoxicated. The charges are classified as a disorderly persons offense and a fourth-degree crime, respectively. Court records show his bond is set at a total of $14,000. This includes a $4,000 cash-only bond and a $10,000 bond with a 10% payment option, both

Ramsey County man pleads guilty to carjacking and illegal firearm possession

Indira PatelNovember 30, 20240

MINNEAPOLIS — Ricardo Rydell Walker, Jr., 21, of Ramsey County, has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of carjacking and illegal possession of a firearm, according to U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger. Court documents detail Walker’s involvement in a June 30, 2022, carjacking in which he violently took a black 2021 Toyota Highlander. Walker and others confronted the victim, tripping them as they attempted to escape and striking them on the head with a handgun. Less than a week later, on July 6, Walker was arrested in Maplewood, Minnesota, in possession of a stolen car and a Springfield Hellcat

Ocean County man arrested on unlawful weapons possession charges

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 29, 20240

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Travis Ryan Heck, 26, was arrested Thursday and charged with multiple weapons offenses, including unlawful possession of a handgun, according to authorities. Heck was taken into custody on November 28 and is being held without bail at the Ocean County Jail. Court records indicate he faces charges related to the unlawful possession of both a handgun and another unspecified weapon. Authorities have not released further details about the circumstances of Heck’s arrest or the specific weapons involved. Jail records describe Heck as a single man with a high school education. He has no known aliases or

King County man charged with possession of explosives after slow-speed chase

Indira PatelNovember 27, 20240

SEATTLE — Sokphana Soeung, 42, of King County, appeared in federal court after being charged with unlawful possession of a destructive device following a slow-speed chase and a confrontation with law enforcement, federal prosecutors announced Monday. The incident began on October 12, 2024, when Bellevue Police responded to reports of two men sleeping in a car with the engine running at Enatai Beach Park. When officers approached, Soeung drove away, running over spike strips that punctured all four tires. A slow-speed chase ensued, involving the Washington State Patrol (WSP) as Soeung’s car moved westbound on Interstate 90. On Mercer Island,

Newport man sentenced to 30 months for illegal firearm possession

Indira PatelNovember 23, 20240

COVINGTON, Ky.—Antonio Fox, 37, of Newport, Kentucky, was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison on Friday after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced. Fox was stopped by law enforcement on May 23, 2024, during a traffic stop, where officers discovered a loaded firearm and an additional loaded magazine in his vehicle. He admitted to possessing the weapon despite being prohibited from doing so due to prior felony convictions. Fox’s criminal history includes two convictions for unlawful firearm possession in 2019 and a conviction for possession with intent to distribute

Sioux Falls man sentenced to over two years for possession of stolen firearm

Indira PatelNovember 22, 20240

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A Sioux Falls man was sentenced Wednesday to two years and three months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a stolen firearm, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Tanner Lee Hershman, 29, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schrier to 27 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Authorities said the case stemmed from a domestic disturbance report on Dec. 21, 2023, during which the victim alleged Hershman had assaulted her and

Newport News man sentenced to over 17 years for drug trafficking and firearm possession

Indira PatelNovember 22, 20240

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A 39-year-old Newport News man with an extensive criminal record was sentenced Friday to 17 years and six months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. Jermaine Damon Outlaw was apprehended on Aug. 29, 2019, at a Best Western hotel in Newport News, where law enforcement detained him on multiple outstanding felony warrants. Officers discovered 1.36 grams of cocaine, $855 in cash, a loaded illegal handgun, and a cellphone. Investigators reviewed text messages on Outlaw’s phone, which they said confirmed his regular distribution

Norfolk man sentenced to over two years for trafficking machinegun parts and firearm possession

Indira PatelNovember 22, 20240

NORFOLK, Va. — A Norfolk man was sentenced Friday to two years and three months in federal prison after pleading guilty to trafficking machinegun conversion devices (MCDs) and illegally possessing firearms as a convicted felon. Austin Perrine, 33, was convicted following an undercover investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD). On Dec. 15, 2022, Perrine met with undercover agents at a bar in Virginia Beach to discuss dealing in MCDs, which are devices that convert semi-automatic firearms into fully automatic weapons. During the meeting, Perrine displayed two MCDs hidden

Egg Harbor Township man sentenced to 10 years for narcotics production, firearm possession, and child endangerment

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 21, 20240

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A 28-year-old man from Egg Harbor Township was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years in state prison on multiple charges related to narcotics production, unlawful firearm possession, and endangering the welfare of a child, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office announced. David Thomas received the sentence from the Honorable Donna M. Taylor, J.S.C., following an investigation that uncovered heroin distribution activities at his residence. Thomas must serve a minimum of five years before becoming eligible for parole. The sentence also includes the forfeiture of $4,508 in seized currency, as well as weapons and contraband found during the investigation.