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Public Intoxication and Traffic Violations Addressed in Stafford County

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Public Intoxication and Traffic Violations Addressed in Stafford County

**STAFFORD, VA** – On Thursday, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office reported several incidents involving public intoxication and a traffic violation that occurred Wednesday.

At 12:24 p.m. on Chesterfield Lane, Deputy J.E. Cordes responded to a disturbance report of a male passed out in public. The man was found intoxicated and subsequently charged with public intoxication. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail until he was sober.

A second incident took place at 1:11 p.m. at the Shoppers location on Stafford Market Place. Deputy C.D. Sullivan arrived following reports of an intoxicated male causing a disturbance and flipping shopping carts. The man was charged with public intoxication and detained at Rappahannock Regional Jail until sober.

At 1:18 p.m., Sergeant M.E. McCann responded to the Clarion Inn where an intoxicated male was found lying on the sidewalk, with silver spray paint on his face. The man was detained and charged with public intoxication, then held at Rappahannock Regional Jail. Later, Deputy K.P. Hall responded at 10:54 p.m.

Four Plead Guilty in New York City Public Schools Bid Rigging

**New York, NY** – Four defendants, including the companies Transcend BS LLC and Clark & Garner LLC and their respective owners, admitted guilt in a bid rigging case in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The case involves procurement consulting services for New York City Public Schools.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, Transcend BS LLC and its owner, Victor A. Garrido, based in Peekskill, New York, along with Clark & Garner LLC and its owner, Donald Clark Garner II, from Brooklyn, New York, pleaded guilty to violating Section 1 of the Sherman Act. This violation involves manipulating bids related to contracts for services with New York City schools.

Court documents reveal that from November 2020 to at least January 2023, Garrido, Garner, and their companies submitted false bids, making Transcend appear as the lowest bidder. The scheme resulted in over $707,000 in work orders for NYC Public Schools, with an estimated loss of $141,511 suffered by the NYC Department of Education.

Beyond the bid rigging, Garrido and Garner have agreed to repay the New York State Department of Labor for improperly received unemployment benefits. They previously worked for NYC Public Schools before establishing

Florida Dentist Sentenced for Threatening Public Figures

Florida Dentist Sentenced for Threatening Public Figures

**Tampa, FL** – A Florida dentist was sentenced to two years in prison for making threats to public figures, an election official, and others over several years. Richard Glenn Kantwill, 61, from Tampa, initially made these threats between September 2019 and July 2020.

Court documents reveal Kantwill sent over 100 threats via social media, email, and text, targeting individuals based on their political commentary. The targets included an author, a religious figure, and a television personality. From April 2022 to April 2024, Kantwill sent additional threats to four public figures, including an election official in another state in February.

In November, Kantwill pleaded guilty to four counts of interstate transmission of a threat. The case was announced by officials from the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and the FBI.

The FBI conducted the investigation, while the prosecution was led by Trial Attorney Aaron L. Jennen of the Criminal Division’s Public Integrity Section and Assistant U.S. Attorney Abigail K. King for the Middle District of Florida, with support from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado.

Aberdeen Police Remind Public About New Jersey Move Over Law

Aberdeen, NJ – Public Alert on New Jersey Move Over Law

New Jersey drivers are being reminded of the important “Move Over Law,” aimed at protecting first responders, law enforcement, and roadside workers. The Aberdeen Township Police Department has highlighted this law to ensure the safety of those who work to keep the public secure.

The Move Over Law, enforced under New Jersey Statute 39:4-92.2, requires drivers to shift into the next lane when safe upon approaching a vehicle with flashing lights stopped on the roadside. If unable to move over, drivers should slow down and proceed with caution.

Each year, lives are lost due to non-adherence to this law. Drivers are urged to prioritize the safety of emergency workers by either moving over or slowing down and staying alert if unable to shift lanes.

For any inquiries about this law, individuals can contact the Aberdeen Township Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit at 732-566-2054 ext. 219. The department also encourages sharing this information to spread awareness and promote road safety.

Wilkes-Barre Police Arrest Woman on Drug and Public Intoxication Charges

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Wilkes-Barre Police Arrest Woman on Drug and Public Intoxication Charges

**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – On January 16th, officers from the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department responded to an incident on South Grant Street involving a woman obstructing the roadway. The incident occurred at 1:48 a.m. in the 100 block of the street.

The woman, identified as 37-year-old Carrie Hiemenz of Wilkes-Barre, was reportedly under the influence of a controlled substance. Her condition was deemed hazardous to her safety, leading officers to detain her.

During the arrest process, officers discovered drug paraphernalia in Hiemenz’s possession. Additionally, there was an outstanding arrest warrant for her from the Luzerne County Sheriff’s Office.

Following the discovery and arrest, Hiemenz was transported to City Headquarters for further processing. Police have charged her with possession of drug paraphernalia and public intoxication.

Baltimore Police Seek Public Assistance in Fatal Shooting Case

Baltimore Police Seek Public Assistance in Fatal Shooting Case

**Baltimore, MD** – Authorities are requesting the public’s help in solving the fatal shooting of Donte Bazemore, aged 31, which occurred in the 2600 block of E. Chase Street on December 18. The Baltimore Police Department is calling for any additional information that could aid investigations.

Individuals who have knowledge about the incident can contact investigators directly at 410-396-2100. For those wishing to provide information anonymously, the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line is available at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

Metro Crime Stoppers has announced a reward of up to $8,000 for information that results in an arrest related to the case. The police department continues to urge the community to come forward with any details that could be helpful.

The inquiry remains active as the search for more leads continues. Investigators emphasize the importance of community support in these cases.