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Stolen purse leads to showdown outside Utica convenience store

Suspect Charged in Utica Purse Theft

**Utica, NY** – On March 16th, Utica Police responded to a report of a stolen purse on the 1100 block of Schuyler St. The purse contained credit cards and other personal items.

During the investigation, authorities discovered the suspect attempted to use the victim’s identification at a convenience store to buy cigarettes. The store clerk did not complete the sale because the photo ID did not match the suspect.

This information was relayed to the victim, who informed the police. The Criminal Investigations Division took over, identifying the suspect. Later, the victim saw the suspect again near the store and retrieved some stolen property following an altercation.

On April 2nd, the suspect, Fonta Young, age 41, was apprehended and faces charges. These include two counts of Grand Larceny in the fourth degree, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, and Petit Larceny.

Three Charged for Multi Ulta Store Robberies in Maryland

**Annapolis, MD -** The Anne Arundel County Police Department announced the arrest of three individuals linked to an organized retail theft group targeting Ulta stores for luxury fragrances. The thefts occurred across various jurisdictions from August to March 2025, with robbers stealing high-end fragrances before police arrived.

In cooperation with several regional police departments, the Anne Arundel County Police identified and dismantled the group responsible. The crime spree caused approximately $190,000 in losses, underscoring the significance of regional collaboration against organized retail crime.

The incidents in Anne Arundel County alone resulted in about $107,000 in damages. Detectives pinpointed several vehicles involved in these thefts and, on March 24, 2025, around 5:00 p.m., secured a suspect vehicle in the Annapolis Mall parking garage leading to the arrests.

Arrested were Damari Cousar, 21, and Rasaan Washington, 28, both from Washington D.C., along with a 17-year-old juvenile. All face various charges, and authorities urge anyone with further information to contact the relevant police departments.

Delaware State Police Arrest Suspect in January Tobacco Store Armed Robbery

Delaware State Police Apprehend Suspect in January Tobacco Store Robbery

**Newark, DE** – Delaware State Police have detained Unique Priestley, 26, of Newark, in connection with an armed robbery in January at the Four Seasons Tobacco Outlet.

On January 25 at approximately 10:35 a.m., authorities responded to the scene located at 638 Plaza Drive. A suspect, described as a black male, entered the establishment, confronted an employee with a knife, and took tobacco products. Before fleeing, the suspect physically struck the employee, though no injuries were reported.

The criminal investigation by Troop 2 Detectives led to the identification of Priestley as the offender. A warrant was subsequently issued for his arrest.

Detectives located and arrested Priestley Monday without incident. He was transported to Troop 2 and arraigned on a charge of Robbery 1st Degree. Priestley is currently held at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $35,000 cash bond.