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Teens busted after wild stolen car chase ends in Baltimore standoff

Local News ReportApril 9, 20250

BALTIMORE, Md. — A group of juveniles was arrested Sunday evening after police tracked a stolen Hyundai to a dead-end street, where the suspects ditched the car and ran into a vacant house, authorities said. Key Points The incident began around 7:30 p.m., when Central District Detectives received a hit from the city’s License Plate Reader system on a stolen Hyundai. With help from Foxtrot, the department’s aviation unit, officers tracked the vehicle to the 500 block of Hoffman Street. After reaching a dead end, the suspects fled the vehicle on foot. Officers quickly pursued and arrested four individuals: a

Online predators force teens to self-harm and livestream suicide for digital ‘entertainment’: FBI warns of global network ‘764’

Breaking Local News ReportApril 5, 20250

TRENTON, NJ — The FBI issued a stark warning this week about a disturbing rise in violent online networks, including one known as “764,” which are actively targeting children and vulnerable individuals in the United States and globally. These groups coerce victims — some as young as 9 years old — into producing explicit and violent content, often escalating to suicide livestreams. The groups are targeting American teens, including those in New Jersey and New York. Key Points According to federal authorities, the networks operate across widely used digital platforms including social media, messaging apps, and gaming forums. Perpetrators often

Middletown police arrest masked teens in string of car thefts across multiple neighborhoods

Breaking Local News ReportApril 2, 20250

MIDDLETOWN, Del. — Three juveniles were arrested last week in connection with multiple vehicle thefts and attempted thefts in Middletown, police announced. On the morning of March 28, the Middletown Police Department responded to several theft reports from vehicles in the Middletown Village community. Surveillance footage showed at least three suspects wearing ski masks and gloves in the area. Later that evening, officers were dispatched to a theft in progress on the 500 block of Aidone Drive. There, four juvenile males were located, and police received additional reports of similar suspicious activity in the nearby Preserve at Westown community. Following

Gunfire claims teen’s life in Southeast DC

Local News ReportApril 1, 20250

WASHINGTON, DC — An 18-year-old man was shot and killed late Saturday night in Southeast DC, prompting a homicide investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department. Just after 11 p.m. on March 29, officers responded to the 3300 block of 10th Place, Southeast, following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they found an adult male suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim, identified as Jose Walters of Southeast DC, was unresponsive at the scene. DC Fire and EMS transported Walters to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead despite emergency life-saving efforts. Authorities have not released information on a

Hundreds of teens swarm Fort Lauderdale beach, triggering police response and brief shutdown

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 28, 20250

Key Points: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — A crowd of nearly 400 people, mostly juveniles, descended on Fort Lauderdale Beach Thursday night, prompting a rapid police deployment and the temporary closure of a busy section of A1A, officials said. According to the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, the gathering began forming around 6 p.m., with reports indicating the group may have been traveling from Pompano Beach toward Fort Lauderdale. Officers responded by activating their Quick Response Force and bolstering their presence along the barrier island, particularly near East Las Olas Boulevard. Authorities said the crowd was concentrated along A1A near East Las

Three Wilmington Teens Arrested for 7-Eleven Robbery

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 28, 20250

Three Wilmington Teens Arrested for 7-Eleven Robbery

**Wilmington, DE** – The Delaware State Police have taken into custody a 15-year-old male and two 16-year-old females, all residents of Wilmington, Delaware, in connection with a robbery that transpired Thursday afternoon at a local 7-Eleven.

On Thursday at approximately 1:15 p.m., state troopers responded to a reported robbery at the 7-Eleven located at 4865 Governor Printz Boulevard. Upon arrival, they discovered the teenagers were prohibited from the store due to prior shoplifting incidents. Despite being asked to leave by the clerk, they refused, began taking store items, and assaulted the clerk during an attempt to reclaim merchandise, fleeing the scene afterward. The clerk was subsequently transported to a hospital with minor injuries.

Troop 2 Robbery Detectives, present at the scene for investigation, identified and detained the suspects as they returned to the 7-Eleven. The apprehension occurred without incident.

Each suspect faces multiple charges. The 15-year-old male is charged with second-degree robbery and conspiracy, arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 11, and released on a $2,000 unsecured bond to a guardian

Group of teens robbed at gunpoint near Howell Library

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 16, 20250

STAFFORD COUNTY, VA – Authorities are searching for three suspects involved in an armed robbery that occurred over the weekend on Plantation Drive, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the area near Howell Library on March 9 at approximately 12:40 p.m. after two juvenile victims reported being robbed. The victims told investigators they were initially approached by three individuals who seemed friendly but then turned aggressive. One suspect brandished a firearm and demanded their belongings, which the victims surrendered before fleeing and notifying an adult. The armed suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately six

Three Teens Charged for Multiple Burglaries in Bethesda

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 7, 20250

GAITHERSBURG, M.D. — Three teenagers have been arrested and charged in connection with a string of residential burglaries, thefts, and auto thefts that occurred in Bethesda between April and December 2024, Montgomery County police announced Thursday. Casey Jones, 19, of Bethesda; Caleb Taylor, 19, of Rockville; and Arden Gormley, 18, of an unknown address, were taken into custody on December 4 after allegedly breaking into a home on Massachusetts Avenue and stealing property and a vehicle. Detectives identified the suspects as being responsible for multiple crimes, including burglaries on Davenport Terrace, Avalon Drive, and Cranston Road on November 18, and

Masked Mob Attacks Teens, Shop Owner in New York City Shop Robbery

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 6, 20250

QUEENS, N.Y. – Four unidentified men stormed a commercial establishment near Union Street and Northern Boulevard on Saturday night, assaulting two victims and stealing cash before fleeing on foot, police said. At approximately 9:55 p.m., the suspects ordered three victims, a 16-year-old boy, a 40-year-old man, and another 16-year-old boy, to get on the floor. One suspect struck the 40-year-old man in the head with a hammer before taking approximately $1,000 from his jacket pocket. The suspects then punched one of the teenage victims in the face and pushed him to the ground. The attackers fled eastbound on Northern Boulevard.

New York City teens slashed, robbed in violent Dyckman Street subway attack

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 4, 20250

NEW YORK — Two teenage boys were slashed and robbed on a subway platform in Upper Manhattan after being attacked by a group of four individuals, police said. The incident occurred at approximately 3 p.m. on Monday, February 17, at the southbound platform of the Dyckman Street station. According to police, the 16-year-old and 15-year-old victims were approached by four unidentified individuals who punched and kicked them before displaying a scalpel. The 16-year-old was slashed on the head, while the 15-year-old suffered cuts to his nose and lip. The attackers stole the 16-year-old’s cellphone and Nike Jordan sneakers and took

Brooklyn Teacher Admits to Sick Scheme Targeting Teens at Elite Schools

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 3, 20250

A former Brooklyn math teacher has copped to a twisted plot that preyed on teenage students at some of the borough’s ritziest private schools. Winston Nguyen, 38, pleaded guilty Monday to coaxing kids as young as 13 into sending him sexual images and videos—and now he’s looking at seven years in the slammer. Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez announced the plea, calling out Nguyen for his “disturbing and predatory” behavior. The ex-educator, who once taught at Saint Ann’s School in Brooklyn Heights, admitted to posing as a fellow teen on Snapchat to trick his victims into sharing nude pics and engaging

Juvenile assaulted, robbed by group of teens in Greenbelt; police investigating

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 1, 20250

GREENBELT, Md. — A juvenile was assaulted and robbed by a group of 6 to 10 juveniles in a strong-armed robbery Wednesday afternoon, Greenbelt police said. Officers responded to the 9100 block of Springhill Lane at 1:36 p.m. after receiving reports of the attack. The suspects fled on foot with the victim’s property before police arrived. Authorities have not released further details on the victim’s condition or the suspects involved. Anyone with information is urged to contact Greenbelt police at 301-474-7200.

New charges filed against Hugo Perez-Gabriel in child sex abuse case tied to teen’s death in New Rochelle

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 25, 20250

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — Authorities have filed additional child sexual abuse charges against a New Rochelle man previously arrested in connection with the death of a 15-year-old boy, police said. Hugo Perez-Gabriel, 32, was arraigned Saturday in Westchester County on multiple felony charges, including two counts each of use of a child in a sexual performance, disseminating indecent material to minors, and possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child. Detectives allege Perez-Gabriel used WhatsApp earlier this month to solicit explicit videos from a minor, who was later found dead. Perez-Gabriel was first arrested on Feb. 7 and charged with

Teen’s bike stolen at knifepoint in Bronx robbery

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 11, 20250

NEW YORK, NY — Three unidentified individuals robbed a 15-year-old boy of his bicycle in the Bronx on Thursday afternoon, police said. The incident occurred around 4:10 p.m. near Grand Avenue and West 188th Street. The suspects approached the teenager and demanded his bicycle before forcibly taking it. After seizing the bike, the trio fled westbound on East 190th Street on foot. No injuries were reported, and authorities have not yet identified the suspects. Police are investigating the robbery as they search for the individuals involved.

Two arrested after teen’s body found on New Rochelle sidewalk

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 10, 20250

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — Two people have been arrested in connection with the discovery of a deceased juvenile at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Charles Street, the New Rochelle Police Department announced. Hugo Perez-Gabriel, 32, of New Rochelle, was charged with concealment of a human corpse and endangering the welfare of a child. A 16-year-old juvenile, also from New Rochelle, was charged with concealment of a human corpse and possession of a forged instrument. Police said the two removed the deceased from a nearby residence and left him on the sidewalk. The body was identified as 15-year-old Jonson Temaj.

Roslyn man sentenced to up to 25 years for crash that killed two teens

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 7, 20250

MINEOLA, N.Y. — A Roslyn man was sentenced Thursday to up to 25 years in prison for a wrong-way crash in Jericho that killed 14-year-olds Ethan Falkowitz and Drew Hassenbein and injured two other teenagers, Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced. Amandeep Singh, 36, pleaded guilty in January to aggravated vehicular homicide, manslaughter, assault, and other charges stemming from the May 3, 2023, crash. Prosecutors said Singh was intoxicated and high on cocaine when he drove a Dodge Ram TRX 95 mph, crossed into oncoming traffic, and struck a car carrying the four teens. An event data recorder

Two Teens Shot, One Dead in D.C. Shooting

Local News ReportFebruary 5, 20250

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A shooting in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Southeast D.C. left a 17-year-old dead and a 16-year-old hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred shortly before 7 p.m. in the 3500 block of 6th Street, in a parking lot outside the Meadowbrook Run Apartments. According to investigators, the shooting followed a fight between individuals who were known to each other. The 17-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, while the 16-year-old was transported to a hospital for treatment. Authorities are offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest

Two Teens Among Injured in Philadelphia Triple Shooting

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 4, 20250

PHILADELPHIA — Three people were shot Tuesday evening in the city’s 25th District, including two teenage girls, police said. Officers responded to the 2800 block of Reese Street around 7:38 p.m. and found a 26-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported by police to Temple Hospital, where he remains in critical condition. An 18-year-old woman sustained two gunshot wounds to the left thigh, and a 16-year-old girl was shot once in the right thigh. Both victims were taken to Temple Hospital by private vehicle and were listed in stable condition. Authorities have not recovered any weapons, and no

North Jersey School Placed on Lockdown After Two Teens Arrested for Carjacking

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 28, 20250

LINDEN, NJ — School #1 was briefly placed on lockdown Tuesday morning after an attempted carjacking nearby led to a swift police response and the arrest of two juveniles. Officers responded to the 700 block of E. Curtis Street around 8:30 a.m. following reports of two masked suspects approaching a vehicle stopped along the curb. According to initial reports, the suspects opened the driver’s side door, acted as though they had a weapon, and ordered the driver to exit the vehicle. The driver refused and drove away from the scene. Police quickly identified and detained two juveniles matching the suspects’

14-year-old shot multiple times during D.C. robbery dead, three young teens arrested

Local News ReportJanuary 27, 20250

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 14-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with felony murder in the fatal shooting of another teenager during a robbery in Southwest D.C. The shooting occurred Sunday afternoon in the 4000 block of South Capitol Street, Southwest. Officers arrived at the scene around 2:28 p.m. to find 14-year-old Myron Smith of Southwest suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead despite lifesaving efforts. Investigators determined the shooting happened during a robbery. A stolen white Kia Optima used in the incident was located by officers, leading to the arrests of

Two teens charged as adults in South Side Pittsburgh robbery spree

Local News ReportJanuary 17, 20250

PITTSBURGH, PA — Pittsburgh Police Robbery Unit detectives have arrested two 15-year-olds in connection with a pair of business robberies on the city’s South Side. Anthony Bennett, of Pittsburgh, and Adrian Butera, of Green Tree, are facing multiple charges, including robbery, theft by unlawful taking, criminal conspiracy, and possessing instruments of crime, police announced. The juveniles, both charged under Act 33, which allows minors to be tried as adults for serious offenses in Pennsylvania, were transported to the Allegheny County Jail following their arrests. Details surrounding the robberies, including the specific businesses targeted and how investigators linked the suspects to

DC robbery sparks search for teens in school uniforms

Local News ReportJanuary 15, 20250

WASHINGTON, DC — Three juveniles are being sought in connection with a robbery Wednesday afternoon in the 4800 block of Meade Street NE, leaving investigators working to track down the suspects. The incident occurred at about 4:30 pm, and the suspects fled the scene after the robbery. One suspect, described as a 17-year-old Black male, was last seen wearing a gray ski mask, black top, and tan school uniform pants. The other two suspects, both Black males around 16 years old, were last seen wearing black tops and tan school uniform pants. Officials have not disclosed further details about the

Queens man arrested in series of forcible touching incidents targeting women and teens

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 12, 20250

QUEENS, N.Y. — A Queens man has been arrested in connection with multiple forcible touching incidents that occurred last month, the NYPD announced. Travis Henry, 28, was taken into custody on January 7, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. within the 113th Precinct. Henry has been charged with three counts of forcible touching, attempted forcible touching, endangering the welfare of a child, and three counts of fourth-degree stalking. The charges stem from a series of incidents on December 16, 2024, where Henry allegedly targeted multiple females, including teenagers and a woman accompanied by her young son, in the vicinity of Guy R

Two Teens Arrested in Armed Carjacking in Southwest Baltimore

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 11, 20250

BALTIMORE, MD — Baltimore police have arrested a 16-year-old male and a 15-year-old female in connection with an armed carjacking that occurred on January 7 in the 1500 block of West Pratt Street. The arrests were made on January 8 after officers from the Group Violence Unit observed the two juveniles entering a vehicle in the 500 block of Dolphin Street, later confirmed to have been stolen during the carjacking. Detectives tracked the vehicle to the 1000 block of Park Avenue, where officers initiated a traffic stop. The 15-year-old female driver attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended after

Four teens charged as adults after riot at youth facility in Pennsylvania

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 7, 20250

FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA — Four teenagers have been charged as adults following a riot Saturday night at a youth facility in Fairfield Township that resulted in injuries to staff and significant property damage, according to Pennsylvania State Police and the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office. Police were called to The Outside in School of Experiential Education around 8:30 p.m. to address the incident, which reportedly escalated from an altercation among students. Staff told investigators that the teens aggressively turned on employees, with several staff members injured in the process. The four individuals charged were identified as Rockey Magar, 15; Lamont