TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Thursday that 25 individuals and four companies have been charged for their alleged involvement in a large-scale diesel fuel…
WASHINGTON, DC — A brazen package theft in Northwest Washington has left neighbors on high alert after surveillance footage captured a woman, disguised as an Amazon delivery driver, stealing multiple…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thieves stole money from a cash register at a Southeast business in broad daylight before fleeing the scene on Wednesday afternoon. The theft happened at approximately 12:30…
WILKES-BARRE, PA — The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department is investigating the theft of a vehicle reported stolen from Madison Street on January 7, 2025. Officers responded to the scene around…
NEWARK, NJ — The Newark Department of Public Safety is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a woman suspected of stealing packages from a residence on December 31, 2024.…
PITTSFIELD, MA — Tyrone Jones of Pittsfield has been sentenced to up to four years in state prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges stemming from a violent incident in…
PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia man who posed as a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) mail carrier to steal checks and commit financial fraud was sentenced on Wednesday to 48 months in…
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…
SILVER SPRING, Md. — Detectives with the Montgomery County Department of Police are investigating the theft of a 2013 Hyundai Elantra from the parking garage at Wheaton Mall and are…
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Authorities are searching for a suspect who stole a firearm along with other belongings from a 27-year-old man on Market Street earlier this month, the Philadelphia Police…
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…
UTICA, N.Y. — A 47-year-old Utica man has been arrested and charged in connection with the theft of more than 30 pairs of sunglasses valued at nearly $6,300 from Bass…
ANNAPOLIS, MD — The Annapolis Police Department responded to a series of unrelated but alarming incidents across the city in recent days, including a carjacking, auto theft, and assault during…
SILVER SPRING, Md. — Two men were arrested early Tuesday morning after Montgomery County police caught them stealing used cooking oil from grease dumpsters behind downtown restaurants. The suspects, identified…
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The former Director of Recreation for Brick Township, Daniel Santaniello, 46, pled guilty to theft on Tuesday, admitting to stealing township funds during his tenure, the…
BARNEGAT, N.J. — A Barnegat Township man faces charges of theft after authorities say he illegally obtained more than $50,000 in New Jersey Lottery tickets from vending machines at convenience…
Police Activity: Arrests and Summons Issued
**Cumberland, MD** – The Cumberland Police Department served several arrest warrants and criminal summonses this week for various offenses. On Tuesday, Garry Legeer III was arrested in relation to an incident concerning property destruction on November 30. This incident, reported at approximately 3:12 PM, involved slashed tires on a vehicle, which led to charges being filed against Legeer. He posted a $2,500 unsecured personal bond after appearing before a District Court Commissioner.
Also on Tuesday, a criminal summons was served to Joshua Hoenicka. A private citizen had filed charges of theft under $100 against Hoenicka at the District Court of Allegany County. Hoenicka was released after signing for his summons while awaiting trial.
On the same day, Malik Freeman was served a criminal summons related to a trespassing incident at a business on Greene Street. This incident took place on November 30 around 12:16 PM. Despite Freeman leaving the property when officers arrived, charges were pursued as police confirmed that a no-trespassing letter had been issued to him previously.
Additionally, Jeremy Crosten was arrested on Tuesday for possession of suspected cocaine and drug parap
BRONX, N.Y. — A Bronx public school employee, her husband, and a friend have been indicted on corruption and fraud charges for allegedly stealing more than $173,000 in funds meant…
Washington, D.C. — A suspect captured on surveillance footage is being sought in connection with an armed robbery that took place on Sherman Avenue in Northwest DC on November 23.…
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying two men suspected of stealing a wallet from a victim in an elevator on Chestnut Street last month…
NEWARK, NJ — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man caught on video stealing a package from the front steps of a residence on Carolina Avenue…
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Belkis Maria Herrera, 38, was arrested on November 30, 2024, and faces charges of burglary and theft by unlawful taking, according to inmate records from the…
Vehicle Theft Reported on Joseph Lane
**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – On Tuesday, officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle theft at a residence on Joseph Lane. The incident occurred at 6:52 a.m. according to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department.
The victim, a 51-year-old woman from Wilkes-Barre, reported that her silver 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe was stolen overnight. The car was taken unlawfully from the driveway of her residence.
The vehicle is registered in Pennsylvania with the license plate number GYM-2578. The investigation into the theft is currently ongoing.
Motor Vehicle Theft Reported in Wilkes-Barre
**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – A theft from a motor vehicle occurred on Chester Street. The incident happened on Monday at 11:00 AM.
A 61-year-old female resident of Wilkes-Barre reported the theft. She informed the authorities at City Headquarters about the incident.
According to her report, an unknown suspect entered her vehicle overnight. Several items were taken while the vehicle was parked near her residence.
The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department has registered the case under IRC number 240254646. The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
Queens Couple Charged in International Retail Theft Case
**Queens, NY** – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz and Governor Kathy Hochul reported a major retail theft operation involving Christopher Guzman and Yvelisse Guzman Batista. The couple, alongside three co-defendants, is accused of selling stolen high-end makeup, perfume, and designer clothing under Yvelisse Fashion, LLC. They allegedly directed theft crews to acquire specific items and sold these in Queens and the Dominican Republic. Charges include fostering the sale of stolen goods, a new crime in New York.
DA Katz emphasized the importance of consumer caution when purchasing from unfamiliar sources as the holidays approach. The defendants reportedly sold over $2 million in stolen goods over two years through various locations. This case is noted as the first time New York’s new law against selling stolen goods has been enforced. Katz thanked Governor Hochul, New York State Police, and Homeland Security Investigations for their work on the case.
Charges against Christopher Guzman, 35, Yvelisse Guzman Batista, 29, and their associates include criminal possession of stolen property and conspiracy. They are due in court on January 15, 2025, with potential penalties of up to 25 years in prison. Tiffany Leon