Bronx man gets 9 years for stabbing victim, piercing their brain
BRONX, N.Y. — A Bronx man who stabbed another man in the head during a violent attack on an MTA bus has been sentenced to nine years in prison, Bronx…
BRONX, N.Y. — A Bronx man who stabbed another man in the head during a violent attack on an MTA bus has been sentenced to nine years in prison, Bronx…
Brian Swanson Charged with 2000 Murder of Charles Ballard
**Columbus, OH -** Brian Swanson, 48, has been indicted for the murder of Charles “Chico” Ballard, which occurred 25 years ago. On February 9, 2000, Ballard’s body was discovered in his home on the 300 block of E. 17th Ave.
Officers responding to the scene found that Ballard, then aged 22, had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and his body had been set on fire. It took until last Friday for Swanson to be arrested in connection with the crime.
Swanson’s arrest marks a significant development in the prolonged investigation into Ballard’s death.
Details about the case are discussed in the podcast, The Fifth Floor, which can be found on all major podcast platforms.
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK — A Brownsville man who sped through a red light and fatally struck a woman on a motorized scooter in Bedford-Stuyvesant has been sentenced to up to…
NEWBURGH, N.Y. — A Newburgh man was sentenced Wednesday to 26 years in prison for a string of violent gang-related attacks, including a near-fatal stabbing and multiple shootings, as part…
LANCASTER, PA — A Lancaster man has been sentenced to five to 10 years in state prison after pleading guilty to assaulting a woman and two children during a violent…
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State Police announced the retirement of K9 Nate on Friday, marking the end of an eight-year career with Troop F’s Bomb Disposal Unit. K9 Nate,…
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Deputy Chief Steven Gerling of the Brick Township Police Department has officially retired, closing out a 30-year law enforcement career that spanned from K9 handler to…
ROBBINSVILLE, N.J. — Robbinsville Township Mayor Dave Fried will not seek reelection, bringing an end to a 25-year tenure marked by strong support for public safety, community outreach, and local…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 24-year-old man has been indicted on multiple felony charges after allegedly strangling and assaulting his former girlfriend during a violent New Year’s Day encounter, federal prosecutors…
CAMDEN, NJ — A Toms River man has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison for distributing cocaine and illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon,…
BRIDGETON, NJ — A former school custodian who admitted to contaminating food with bodily fluids and chemicals at a New Jersey school was sentenced Friday to eight years in state…
QUEENS, NY — A Queens man who illegally occupied a vacant single-family home in Flushing and falsely claimed to be a legal tenant has been sentenced to two years in…
**Port Jervis, NY** – On Wednesday, Enido Rumaldo, 21, of Port Jervis was sentenced to six years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty to the criminal sale of a controlled substance in the second degree. Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced the sentencing.
The case against Rumaldo arose from a long-term investigation into narcotics possession and sale in the Port Jervis area. During the investigation, Rumaldo sold narcotics to undercover officers in Port Jervis on four occasions in the fall of last year. On October 16, he sold 63 grams of cocaine to an undercover officer. After the sale, a search of his vehicle revealed additional narcotics, scales, and packaging materials.
District Attorney Hoovler expressed gratitude to several law enforcement agencies, including the Port Jervis Police Department, Orange County Drug Task Force, and Middletown Police Department for their roles in the investigation. Other participating agencies included the Town of Wallkill Police Department, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, the Pike County District Attorney’s Office, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, and the Hudson Valley Crime Analyst Center.
Senior Assistant District Attorney Alexis Gregory is prosecuting the case.
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLAND — Nearly three decades after human remains were discovered in a wooded area off Falls Road, Baltimore County Police have identified the woman long known only as…
Trenton, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy marked a significant milestone today, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the historic Mount Laurel decision at Jacob’s Chapel AME Church. The event celebrated the…
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 20-year-old Toms River man has been sentenced to New Jersey State Prison following his guilty pleas to aggravated assault and a weapons offense stemming from…
SEASIDE PARK, NJ — The Seaside Park Police Department announced the passing of K9 Jax, a longtime service dog with the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office. K9 Jax served the community…
TRENTON, N.J. — An Atlantic County man was sentenced to 15 years in state prison for providing fentanyl-laced pills that led to the fatal overdoses of two teenagers, New Jersey…
BALTIMORE, Md. — A federal grand jury has indicted Jorge Echeverri, 73, of Port Tobacco, Maryland, on multiple charges, including theft of government property, false statements, passport fraud, Social Security…
WASHINGTON — A Canadian man was sentenced to 12.5 years in federal prison Monday for damaging energy infrastructure in North Dakota and South Dakota, followed by three years of supervised…
NEWARK, N.J. — A convicted felon was sentenced to 12 years in prison for illegally possessing firearms and distributing cocaine, U.S. Attorney John Giordano announced. Dominick Montgomery, 38, of Plainfield,…
Kentucky Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Child Exploitation
**Walton, KY** – A Kentucky resident was sentenced to 30 years in prison for producing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) while in the Philippines.
Court documents state that Robert Maxwell Werner, 46, from Walton, Kentucky, engaged in illegal activities between February 2021 and November 2021. Werner reportedly bought access from a Filipino associate to several minor victims for various sexual activities and also paid for customized CSAM. He is accused of sexually abusing minors during five in-person meetings at different locations in the Philippines and providing them with money and basic necessities.
Werner’s plea agreement includes an admission of engaging in sexually explicit acts with at least one minor to create visual depictions from July 2021 to November 2021. He further admitted to transporting this material into the U.S. and continued soliciting CSAM after his return to the country.
The FBI’s Child Exploitation Operational Unit, along with Philippine authorities, investigated the case. It was prosecuted by Trial Attorney Rachel L. Rothberg and Assistant U.S. Attorney Erin Roth as part of Project Safe Childhood, an initiative addressing child sexual exploitation and abuse.
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 25-year-old Brooklyn man was sentenced to 10 years in prison Thursday for shooting a rival gang member during a confrontation at the 2023 West Indian Day…
HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. — A 14-year-old boy missing for more than seven years was found safe in Colorado after Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies responding to a trespassing call uncovered a…
Man Sentenced to 45 Years for Child Abuse
**Freehold, NJ** – A Marlboro Township resident has been sentenced to 45 years in state prison. The sentencing follows the conviction for the sexual and physical abuse of his daughter over a period spanning more than six years.
Andrey V. Penkin, aged 51, will be required to serve at least 37 years of his sentence before becoming eligible for parole. This information was disclosed by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.
The announcement took place on Friday, underscoring the severity of the crimes committed by Penkin. The prosecutor emphasized the gravity of the offenses and the extensive duration over which the abuse occurred.
Details regarding the exact timeline or other specifics surrounding the case have not been provided. However, the prosecution expressed intentions to ensure justice was served.