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NYPD seeks suspects in citywide lottery ticket robbery spree

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 12, 20250

NEW YORK, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects wanted in connection with a robbery pattern targeting commercial establishments in Manhattan and Queens. The first incident occurred on December 26, 2024, around 8:30 p.m. at a business located at 46 8th Avenue in Manhattan’s 6th Precinct. Police reported that two unidentified individuals entered the store, simulated a firearm, and stole approximately $2,100 worth of lottery tickets before fleeing on foot. No injuries were reported. The second incident took place on January 8, 2025, at approximately 8:20 p.m. in Queens

Suspect in January 5 Laurel 7-Eleven Robbery Arrested, Linked to Multi-Day Crime Spree

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 11, 20250

LAUREL, MD — Police have arrested a suspect connected to the January 5 robbery of a 7-Eleven store in Laurel, tying the incident to a series of convenience store robberies in the region. On January 5, around 3:10 p.m., officers responded to the 7-Eleven at 3393 Laurel Fort Meade Road after a man dressed in all dark clothing implied he was armed and stole merchandise from behind the counter before fleeing. No weapons were displayed. After an extensive investigation, detectives identified 33-year-old Troy Arias Coley of New Carrollton as the suspect. Coley was arrested the following day after committing another

Suspect Arrested in Jessup High’s Store Robbery Linked to Laurel Crime Spree

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 11, 20250

JESSUP, MD — Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the January 2 robbery of a High’s convenience store in Jessup, linking the incident to a broader series of robberies in the Laurel area. Police responded to the High’s store at 2861 Jessup Road around 2:40 a.m. after a male suspect implied he was armed, stole merchandise, and fled the scene in a gray sedan. No weapons were displayed during the robbery. Following an investigation by the Regional Crimes Unit, detectives identified 33-year-old Troy Arias Coley of New Carrollton as the suspect. Coley was later arrested on January 6

Schenectady police seek help in solving tire-slashing spree in Mont Pleasant

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 7, 20250

SCHENECTADY, NY — Detectives with the Schenectady Police Department are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a series of criminal mischief incidents in the Mont Pleasant neighborhood, where dozens of vehicle tires have been slashed and two cars stolen in recent weeks. Police first responded to reports of tire slashings on December 28, 2024, affecting vehicles on Norwood Avenue, Willett Street, Van Cortlandt Street, Pennsylvania Avenue, Dewitt Street, and Vermont Avenue. During the same night, two vehicles were also stolen from Van Cortlandt Street, though both have since been recovered. A second string of similar incidents occurred on

Teens arrested in Atlantic City car theft spree, multiple charges filed

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 5, 20250

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Three teenagers were arrested on December 27 in connection with a series of incidents involving a stolen vehicle, according to the Atlantic City Police Department. The arrests were carried out by Officer Quinten Bell. A 15-year-old male from Atlantic City faces multiple charges, including joyriding, receiving a stolen motor vehicle, criminal mischief, serious injury with eluding, resisting arrest, and attempting to elude police. Authorities did not release further details about the injuries involved. A 14-year-old female from Egg Harbor Township was also arrested and charged with joyriding and receiving a stolen motor vehicle. She was taken

Serial 7-11 robber arrested after Northwest D.C. crime spree

Local News ReportJanuary 3, 20250

WASHINGTON — A 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with multiple robberies targeting 7-11 stores in Northwest D.C., according to law enforcement officials. Kevon Holston, of Northeast D.C., was apprehended on Tuesday and charged with robbery of an establishment. Police say Holston stole merchandise on four separate occasions between late November and late December. The incidents include thefts on November 27 and November 30 in the 1600 block of 7th Street Northwest, where he allegedly stole $120 and $150 worth of merchandise, respectively. On December 28, Holston is accused of stealing $70 in goods from the same location and

Delaware woman charged in vehicle theft and shoplifting spree across New Castle County

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 2, 20250

WILMINGTON, Del. — A Newark woman has been arrested for a string of vehicle thefts and shopliftings that spanned several months and targeted areas across New Castle County, according to Delaware State Police. Christina Cerroni, 46, was taken into custody on December 30 after troopers responded to Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington for reports of a disorderly person refusing to leave the property. Police said Cerroni initially provided a false name but was recognized by a trooper who had been involved in prior investigations. State Police allege Cerroni was responsible for multiple motor vehicle thefts in Wilmington and Newark between

Multi-state crime spree that started in Connecticut and New Jersey ends in dramatic Pennsylvania police chase

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 30, 20240

WYCKOFF, NJ — A man suspected of committing a series of crimes across multiple states was arrested Monday after a high-speed chase ended in a crash on Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania. The incident began with a burglary in Wyckoff, New Jersey, where the suspect abandoned a stolen vehicle from Hamden, Connecticut. After stealing another car in Fair Lawn, the suspect led law enforcement on a chase through Pennsylvania, during which he fired shots at state troopers. According to Pennsylvania State Police, the pursuit intensified in Butler Township during the morning hours on December 30, when troopers attempted to stop the

Christmas Eve stabbing spree at Grand Central leaves victims stranded without help as Penny Effect takes hold

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 26, 20240

NEW YORK — If you ride the New York City subway system, don’t expect anyone to help you if you’re getting attacked. They’re calling it the “Penny Effect,” where once-ready bystanders who would jump in to stop a threat are now just sitting and watching, not wanting to be the next good samaritan brought up on criminal charges by District Attorney Alvin Bragg. A random stabbing spree at Grand Central Terminal on Christmas Eve has left victims shaken and questioning why no one stepped in to help during the violent attacks. Jason Sargeant, 28, is accused of slashing a man

Police seek help identifying suspects in violent and armed Bronx robbery spree

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 25, 20240

BRONX, NY — The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying individuals wanted in connection with a series of robberies targeting victims across the Bronx’s 43rd Precinct between July and November. The incidents, involving groups of unidentified individuals, have primarily occurred in the vicinity of Sheridan Boulevard, Bronx River Avenue, and East 172nd Street. Victims have ranged in age from 12 to 44 and have been targeted for items such as cellphones, bicycles, jewelry, and cash. In several cases, the suspects displayed firearms or knives, while others involved physical assaults. One of the earliest reported

9-year-old among five arrested in Baltimore carjacking and robbery spree

Local News ReportDecember 23, 20240

BALTIMORE, MD – A violent carjacking on East Lombard Street ended with the arrest of five suspects, ranging in age from 9 to 21, after Baltimore Police officers tracked down the stolen vehicle and pursued the suspects on foot. The incident occurred on December 22 at approximately 2:05 p.m., when a 32-year-old woman stopped at a stop sign near Grundy and Bank Street was approached by four males. One of the suspects, described as a white male, smashed her window with a metal tool, dragged her from the car, and fled in the vehicle. About an hour later, officers located

Gun-wielding suspects strike across Northeast and Southeast D.C. in robbery spree

Local News ReportDecember 7, 20240

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A string of seven robberies and attempted robberies unfolded across Northeast and Southeast D.C. early Monday morning, with multiple victims targeted in less than two hours by armed suspects who remain at large. The incidents began at 6:01 a.m. in the 600 block of 10th Street, Northeast, where three armed suspects robbed a victim and fled in a vehicle. Over the next 90 minutes, the suspects committed additional robberies and attempted robberies, including assaults and gunpoint thefts at locations such as 3rd Street and K Street, East Capitol Street, and Constitution Avenue. In one case, on Burke

Two teens arrested in armed carjacking spree linked to Bensalem children’s home

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 5, 20240

BENSALEM, Pa. — Two teenagers, including a 15-year-old charged as an adult, are in custody after an armed carjacking and subsequent vehicle theft spree in Bensalem that authorities say is connected to residents of the St. Francis Home for Children. Police say the crime spree began early Monday morning, December 2, when a woman returning to her home on Oak Court was confronted in her parked car by a masked male armed with a handgun. The suspect demanded her phone, ordered her out of her white Honda Pilot, and fled with a male accomplice. The stolen vehicle was later found

From Pork to Panic, New Jersey Senator Says Murphy’s 7-Year Spending Spree is Over as Governor Orders Cuts and Pay Freezes

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 3, 20240

TRENTON, NJ — It seems like the gravy train of spending at the trough has come to an end for New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy who is now calling for budget cuts and pay freezes. The spending spree couldn’t go on forever, according to one opponent int he New Jersey State Senate. Governor Phil Murphy’s recent directive for state departments to slash spending by 5% has sparked criticism from Republicans, who argue that the fiscal strain was both foreseeable and avoidable. Senator Michael Testa (R-1) criticized the spending cuts as a delayed response to what he called years of unchecked

Holiday shopping spree fuels surge in firearm thefts from vehicles in San Antonio

Indira PatelNovember 30, 20240

SAN ANTONIO — Amid the hustle of holiday shopping, officials are urging residents to secure their firearms after nearly 2,300 guns were stolen from vehicles in San Antonio this year. Authorities warn that retail parking lots are prime targets for thieves, who can break into vehicles and steal a gun in less than 15 seconds. Thieves often target trucks and vehicles with military or law enforcement decals, increasing the risk for firearm owners who fail to properly secure their weapons. “As you fill your shopping cart with gifts for your loved ones, know that it takes a thief just moments

New York Dems Slam NYC Mayor, Governor’s Policies After Lethal Stabbing Spree

The Daily CallerNovember 26, 20240

A slew of Democrats slammed Democratic New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul in the wake of a stabbing spree which killed three people. Democratic New York Rep. Ritchie Torres, Democratic New York Rep. Jerrold Nadler, New York City Councilman Keith Powers and Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine demanded answers as to why Ramon Rivera was a free man when he allegedly stabbed three people on Nov. 18, according to multiple sources. Rivera was out on bail for a grand larceny charge the day of the incident and had been arrested eight times prior

A high-tech drone helped Harford deputies capture two juvenile suspects after an early morning crime spree

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 26, 20240

ABINGDON, MD. — Two juveniles were arrested early Monday after a series of vehicle break-ins in Harford County, with authorities crediting drone technology for swiftly locating the suspects. Deputies from the Harford County Sheriff’s Office responded to Deep Well Court in Abingdon at 4:21 a.m. for reports of thefts from vehicles, finding that 21 cars had been entered and rummaged through. Less than half an hour later, additional calls led deputies to Doncaster Road in Joppa, where witnesses described two suspects dressed in black fleeing the area in a black pickup truck. Deputies located the truck on Falconer Road and

Wyandanch man indicted for stabbing spree at Hempstead house party

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 24, 20240

MINEOLA, N.Y. — A Wyandanch man has been indicted on multiple charges, including five counts of attempted murder, following an alleged stabbing spree at a Hempstead house party that left five people with life-threatening injuries. Moses Brooks, 50, was arraigned on Friday in Nassau County before Judge Christopher Quinn on a 23-count indictment. The charges include attempted murder, assault, reckless endangerment, sexual abuse, weapon possession, and witness tampering. Bail was set at $500,000 cash, $1 million bond, or $2.5 million partially secured bond. The violence unfolded on October 6, 2024, at approximately 6:30 a.m. during a basement party on Linden

Gunman targets victims in D.C. robbery spree, suspects on the loose

Local News ReportNovember 23, 20240

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A series of armed robberies carried out on Wednesday afternoon in various parts of D.C. has prompted an active investigation, with police seeking public assistance in identifying the suspects. In each incident, a suspect exited a silver Hyundai Sonata with Maryland tags, brandished a firearm, and demanded clothing from the victims. The vehicle used in the crimes was recovered the same day in the 1400 block of Bangor Street, Southeast. The robberies occurred within a short time frame: at 3:41 p.m. near 4th and Sheridan Street, Northwest; at 3:45 p.m. in the 4500 block of Kansas Avenue,

New York City Stabbing Spree Suspect Had Eight Prior Arrests, Out On Bail During Attacks

The Daily CallerNovember 20, 20240

The man arrested for stabbing and killing three people in New York City was out on bail and arrested eight times prior to his spree, according to city authorities. The suspect, 51-year-old Ramon Rivera, a homeless Hispanic man, was arrested Monday for “unprovoked” stabbings over the course of less than three hours, according to city officials at a press conference held the same day. The suspect was arrested eight times prior to the incident, committing the attacks while out on bail for grand larceny earlier this year, NBC New York reported. “There’s a real question as to why he was

Two teenagers charged in violent robbery spree that left one man dead in DC.

Local News ReportNovember 16, 20240

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two juvenile suspects have been arrested and charged in connection with a series of robberies, including one that led to the death of a 39-year-old man in Northwest DC. The crime spree began on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, when a man was found unconscious in the 500 block of T Street, Northwest, after being assaulted and robbed. The victim, identified as Bryan Smith of Northwest, was hospitalized with critical injuries and later died on Nov. 7. The cause and manner of his death are under investigation by the Northern Virginia Medical Examiner’s Office. The suspects, a 16-year-old

Smash and dash as Thieves hit two D.C. businesses in early-morning burglary spree

Local News ReportNovember 14, 20240

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Police are searching for suspects involved in two early-morning burglaries at businesses in Northwest Washington, D.C., after security cameras captured images of the suspects and their vehicle, authorities announced Tuesday. The incidents occurred on Tuesday, November 12, around 3:40 a.m., when First District officers responded to a business alarm on the unit block of H Street NW. Officers arriving at the scene found that suspects had forced entry into a business and stolen property. During their initial investigation, officers discovered that a second business on the same block had also been burglarized, allegedly by the same suspects.

Crime spree hits DC as suspects target multiple businesses in early-morning break-ins

Local News ReportNovember 12, 20240

WASHINGTON, DC—On Sunday, a coordinated series of early-morning break-ins and a property destruction incident damaged multiple businesses across Washington, D.C., prompting a citywide search for suspects. The spree began around 5:10 a.m. on November 10, when suspects shattered the front door of an establishment in the 1400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue SE before fleeing the scene. Shortly after, at 6:04 a.m., the suspects targeted a business in the 4500 block of MacArthur Boulevard NW, breaking in and stealing property. The suspects continued their route along MacArthur Boulevard, with two more break-ins occurring within minutes. At 6:08 a.m., an establishment in

NYPD seeks public’s help identifying suspects in armed robbery spree

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 3, 20240

NEW YORK, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department is requesting assistance from the public to identify individuals linked to a series of armed robberies involving two incidents in Manhattan and the Bronx. The incidents, which occurred in the early hours of September 16, involved groups of suspects on scooters who targeted multiple victims, brandishing firearms before stealing valuables. In the first incident, reported within the 34th Precinct in Washington Heights, three men were outside 505 West 179th Street at approximately 12:55 a.m. when four unidentified individuals approached on scooters. The suspects displayed firearms and forcibly removed a necklace

Two Maryland Men Convicted of Robbery, Carjacking, and Murder After Violent Crime Spree

Breaking Local News ReportOctober 26, 20240

GREENBELT, MD – Thaddeus Lamont Wills, 51, and Keionta Shawn Hagens, 44, both of Waldorf, Maryland, were convicted on Friday, October 25, 2024, for a series of violent crimes including armed robbery, carjacking, and murder. The convictions came after a nine-day federal trial in which a jury found the men guilty of conspiracy, using and brandishing firearms, and the murder of a business owner during their crime spree. According to the evidence presented, Wills and Hagens, along with other conspirators, carried out a series of armed robberies between November 2020 and January 2021. On November 12, 2020, they robbed a