Two-month-old kitten stolen in D.C. home burglary
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A burglary in Southeast D.C. on Friday evening ended with the theft of a two-month-old Tortoiseshell kitten, prompting police to request the public’s help in recovering the…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A burglary in Southeast D.C. on Friday evening ended with the theft of a two-month-old Tortoiseshell kitten, prompting police to request the public’s help in recovering the…
**Dover, DE** – Delaware State Police and Dover Police Department have apprehended 18-year-old Sahir Samuels on multiple firearm-related charges after a stolen gun investigation.
In September, authorities began investigating a firearm theft in the 100 block of West Loockerman Street, identifying Samuels as the suspect. Samuels, a probationer prohibited from firearm possession, was arrested without incident Thursday by the Kent County Governor’s Task Force. During a probation search of his home, officers found a stolen Taurus 9mm handgun, a 3D printed Glock-style frame, trigger, mechanism, along with 9mm magazines and ammunition.
Following his arrest, Samuels was taken to Troop 3, charged, and arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7. He is currently held at Sussex Correctional Institution on a $44,000 cash bond.
The charges against Samuels include felony counts of theft of a firearm, possession of an unfinished firearm frame or receiver without a serial number, possession of a firearm during a felony, and possession of a firearm or ammunition by a prohibited person. Additionally, he is charged with attempted possession of a weapon with an obliterated serial number.
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Howard County Police Recover Stolen Tools Valued Up to $5 Million
**Columbia, MD** – Howard County police have successfully recovered 18,600 stolen construction tools, in what is considered one of the most significant theft cases in the region’s recent history. The estimated value of these tools is between $3-$5 million.
Authorities have determined that the tools were stolen from various retail stores, businesses, vehicles, residential properties, and construction sites primarily located in Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. The stolen items were largely stored in Howard County storage units and suspect they were sold at multiple locations through diverse methods.
Police have identified 155 victims and are in the process of returning the stolen items to them. Following the investigation, Jose Aceves, 52, from Jessup, has been charged with a felony theft scheme.
The remaining unrecovered tools are set to be sold at auction on November 16. Further details on the auction can be found online.
Atlantic City Police Uncover Stolen Firearms
**Atlantic City, NJ** – The Atlantic City Police Department concluded an investigation on Thursday into illegal firearm possession, yielding an arrest and recovery of weapons.
Detectives from the Special Investigations Section and the SWAT Team conducted a court-authorized search at a residence on the 1600 block of Adriatic Avenue. The search resulted in the arrest of Qumar Gilliam-Winborn Jr. Police recovered two handguns and five pounds of marijuana from the residence. Both handguns had been reported stolen in Washington DC and North Carolina, with one modified to be fully automatic.
Detective Eric Evans led the investigation. The 19-year-old suspect, Gilliam-Winborn, is facing multiple charges. These include unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of hollow-point ammunition, possession of a high capacity magazine, possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, and money laundering, among others.
He was remanded to the Atlantic County Justice Facility. All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. The public is encouraged to provide information regarding this incident to the Atlantic City Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit via phone or anonymous text.
Motor Vehicle Stolen in Wilkes-Barre
**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – Officers responded to a theft of a motor vehicle on South River Street on Friday at 8:33 AM. The victim, a 24-year-old male, reported the incident to the authorities.
According to the victim, an unknown individual unlawfully took the vehicle overnight. The stolen car is a silver 2015 KIA Optima with Pennsylvania registration MJJ-6278.
The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department has acknowledged the theft and is continuing the investigation. They urge anyone with information to come forward to assist in the recovery of the vehicle.
The incident reference number for this case is 240242106. The investigation remains active as police work to identify and apprehend the suspect responsible.
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Brooklyn Man Faces Charges for Stolen Property and Identity Theft
**Queens, NY** – Jamil Brown has been charged with various crimes, including criminal possession of stolen property and identity theft. A court-authorized search of his Brooklyn home revealed stolen bank checks, credit cards, debit cards, and driver’s licenses. Brown’s girlfriend, Kadija Corke, was also arrested during the search. The investigation was initiated following a report of fraudulent charges on a credit card by a resident of Laurelton.
Brown, 32, was arraigned on a 152-count complaint with multiple charges related to possession of stolen property and identity theft. He is expected to return to court on November 19 and may face a sentence ranging up to 25 years to life in prison if convicted. Corke, 31, was similarly charged and will appear in court on December 11. Her potential maximum sentence could reach 15 years in prison if she is found guilty.
The investigation revealed that Brown used a secondary credit card issued to the victim’s husband for unauthorized purchases across several retail stores. Video evidence and location data allegedly place Brown at the scenes of these fraudulent transactions. Law enforcement executed a search on October 28 at 7:00 a.m., leading
Suspects Flee Richmond Business with Stolen Goods
**Richmond, VA** – On Thursday at approximately 5:15 p.m., four individuals entered a business in Richmond, where one suspect began stealing merchandise.
The suspect was identified by their attire: a black jacket, blue hoodie, dark jeans, blue and white shoes, and a black skull cap. The individual claimed to have a gun when confronted by an employee.
Another suspect was reported wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans, and black and gray shoes, with a handgun visible in their waistband.
The group fled the scene with the stolen merchandise before police arrived. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the suspects to contact Fourth Precinct Detective D. Marakovitz at (804) 646-4636 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Police are searching for three suspects involved in a robbery in Southeast Washington that took place over the weekend. The Metropolitan Police Department is asking the public’s…
Stolen Vehicle Chase in Yancey County Ends in Collision and Road Closure
**Yancey County, NC** – A high-speed pursuit involving a stolen vehicle from Virginia took place in Yancey County, culminating near Mountain Heritage High School on US 19E.
The chase ended with a head-on collision between the stolen vehicle and a Yancey County deputy’s patrol car. Shots were fired by the deputy to ensure public safety.
The suspect was apprehended and transferred to Mission Hospital. There were no reported injuries among law enforcement or the public.
The incident has resulted in the closure of the westbound lane of US 19E near Mountain Heritage High School for several hours. Authorities advise drivers to seek alternate routes.
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Suspect Arrested for Receiving Stolen Property in Boston
**Boston, MA** – On Thursday at approximately 5:50 PM, officers from District B-2 in Roxbury arrested O’Keif Mark, 22, of Waltham, for receiving stolen property.
During patrol near Warren Street, officers conducted an inquiry on a vehicle linked to a Brookline incident. They initiated a traffic stop using emergency lights and sirens.
The vehicle’s operator initially refused to lower his window and locked the doors but eventually complied. Officers later asked the operator to exit the vehicle, leading to his temporary non-compliance and an attempt to leave, resulting in a struggle and arrest.
Officers discovered three envelopes with checks bearing multiple names, a Glock-style BB gun, HEET water remover, and brake fluid in the vehicle. A total of 236 fraudulent checks valued at $389,808 were also seized. Mark faces charges of Receiving Stolen Property over $1,200 and Threats to Commit a Crime, with arraignment expected in Roxbury District Court.
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