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Fishkill Resident Arrested for Alleged Swatting Incident

Fishkill Resident Arrested for Alleged Swatting Incident

**Fishkill, NY** – The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office has reported the arrest of Kieran T. Maddock, 41, from Fishkill, in connection with a swatting incident that occurred early morning on Tuesday. Swatting involves making a deceptive emergency call to dispatch armed police to a particular location.

Authorities responded just after 6 a.m. to a residence in East Fishkill following a report of multiple shots fired. Upon arrival, they found no emergency, and determined the call was a prank. Further investigation led to Maddock’s arrest later that day.

Maddock faces charges of Falsely Reporting an Incident in the second degree, classified as a felony. After his processing, he was arraigned in the Town of East Fishkill Court and released, with a scheduled court appearance on April 2 at 5 p.m.

The investigation included assistance from the Town of East Fishkill Police. The charge against Maddock is currently an accusation, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

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This New Jersey Town is Asking Resident to Stop Feeding Feral Cats

Pemberton Township Animal Control Request

**Pemberton, NJ** – The Township of Pemberton is experiencing an issue with feral cats, and the Burlington County Animal Shelter has initiated a limit of two cats that Animal Control Officers may trap and deliver each week.

Residents are urged to stop feeding the feral cats to manage the situation effectively. Without a food supply, the cats are expected to leave the area in search of sustenance elsewhere.

Ordinance 94-29 addresses animals at large, prohibiting the straying, flocking, or roaming of animals on any public or private properties. The ordinance stipulates that residents who do not comply could face a summons.

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Brooklyn Resident Arrested on Terrorism and Immigration Fraud Charges

Brooklyn Resident Arrested on Terrorism and Immigration Fraud Charges

**Brooklyn, NY** – Mansuri Manuchekhri, a 33-year-old resident of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly conspiring to support ISIS and ISIS-K, unlawful possession of firearms, and immigration fraud. The arrest was made the same day, and his initial court appearance took place in the Eastern District of New York in the afternoon.

Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized the Department of Justice’s zero-tolerance policy for terrorism, stating they are committed to prosecuting those who threaten American citizens. FBI Director Kash Patel highlighted the efforts to prevent terrorism, noting Manuchekhri allegedly sent funds to ISIS affiliates. The Justice Department, led by Sue Bai, is focused on preventing the exploitation of immigration and financial systems.

Allegedly, Manuchekhri entered the United States from Tajikistan on a tourist visa in June 2016 but overstayed after the visa expired in December 2016. In a bid to gain legal status, he allegedly entered into a sham marriage in March 2017, which was never approved due to his failure to provide necessary documentation.

From December 2021 to April 2023, Man

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Newburgh Resident Receives 19-Year Prison Sentence for Violent Crimes

Newburgh Resident Receives 19-Year Prison Sentence for Violent Crimes

**Newburgh, NY** – Jesus Bravo, 26, a resident of Newburgh, has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for violent offenses. On Monday, Bravo appeared in Orange County Court before Judge Craig Stephen Brown, where he was sentenced following his prior guilty plea. His charges included Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, and two counts of Assault in the Second Degree, relating to episodes in 2023.

The investigation into these crimes was conducted by the Non-Fatal Shooting Taskforce, involving the City of Newburgh Police Department, Orange County District Attorney’s Office, and the Hudson Valley Crime Analysis Center. This task force targets gang-related violence and is backed by New York State’s GIVE initiative. The initiative seeks to address gun crimes even in cases with uncooperative victims and witnesses.

Documents revealed that on September 21, 2023, Bravo and his co-defendant, Wilmer Reyes-Bran, confronted a victim about gang affiliation in Newburgh. The confrontation escalated with Reyes-Bran stabbing the victim and Bravo attacking him physically. Further incidents included a December 11, 202

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