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Inmate From New Haven Strangled, Death Rule Homicide, ME Says
A Connecticut man who was arrested for violation of probation was strangled in a cell in a Fairfield County jail.
Steven Bailey, age 43, of New Haven, was found dead in a Bridgeport Correctional Center cell around 7 a.m. on Sunday, May 26, according to the Connecticut State Police.
Milford Police had arrested Bailey on Wednesday, March 20, and he was being held for violation of probation on a prior conviction of obscenity with a minor.
State Police said after being found, Bailey was transported to St. Vincent's Hospital in Bridgeport, where he was pronounced dead.
The Office of the Chief …
Federal Felon Assaults Sports Official During Lancaster Midget Football Game: Authorities
A federally convicted felon has been charged following an argument with a sports official at a children's football game.
Keinan Anthony Clayter, 42, of Reading, walked on the field at Cocalico High School, 810 South 4th Street, Lancaster, "during an injury timeout and began yelling and swearing at the opposing team's coaches," East Cocalico police stated in a release on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
The incident happened at 7:43 p.m. on Oct. 14, according to the police release.
The sports official attempted to de-escalate the situation, but Clayter "pushed and hit the official," the …
3 More Men Arrested In Convicted Harrisburg Hacker's $2 Million Bank Scheme: AG
Three more men have been taken into police custody inconnection to with a $2 million bank scheme, according to an updated release by the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office.
Less than one week ago, we reported that Carl Gonzalez, 19 of Highspire and Tyreese Lewis, 22, of Harrisburg, had been arrested for allegedly impersonating Pennsylvania bank employees and customers. Now, Jaire Amari Cotton, 22, of Harrisburg; Lavon Whittaker, 22, of Harrisburg; and Zyaire Monserrat, 22, of Steelton, join them in the Dauphin County Prison on the following changes.
Corrupt organizations
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Busted: Repeat Offender Got Car Loan Using Hillsdale Resident's Stolen ID, Police Charge
A repeat offender used a Hillsdale resident's stolen identification to get himself a car loan, among other expenditures, authorities said.
Taheim J. Hart, 26, of Staten Island was arrested in Newark this past January for using a driver's license bearing the victim's name and information, Hillsdale Police Sgt. Travis Woods said.
Hillsdale detectives investigating the theft of the resident's identity tied Hart to the car loan, obtained in North Carolina, among other expenses, the sergeant said.
A warrant was issued for Hart, who was arrested in New York for a probation violation, Woods said.…
Convicted Felon Wanted In MD, VA, WV Nabbed In PA: Police
A convicted felon wanted in three states was arrested during a domestic assault in Pennsylvania on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, according to police.
Perez Estavon James, 31, of Hagerstown, MD, was found in a home in the 300 block of Locust Street, Columbia Borough, PA — the scene of the domestic assault, according to a release by area police.
"The investigation resulted in Perez Estavon James being placed under arrest," the police said.
For this incident, James was charged with persons not to possess a firearm, intimidation of a witness, criminal mischief, terroristic threats, trespa…
Car Full Of Drugs Impounded After Lancaster Man Flees: Police
A car full of drugs was impounded following a police chase and months later the driver was found, Highspire Borough police announced on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
Jose Hiram Burgos-Garcia, 28, of Lancaster (and of York according to court records) was arrested on June 2, 2023, according to the police release.
On March 19, he was spotted driving a car with a plate that was not issued to it, the police explained.
When officers tried to stop Burgos-Garcia, he sped off and ultimately eluded the police. The officers later found the vehicle— which contained drugs and drug pa…
Bridgeport 46-Year-Old Nabbed Again For Multiple Robberies, Police Say
A man who has served time in prison for armed robberies has been nabbed again for alleged multiple robberies in Fairfield County.
Jorge Ruiz, age 46, was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 16 for multiple armed robberies that occurred in Bridgeport. He was also wanted for armed robberies in Stratford and Naugatuck.
At the time of his arrest, Ruiz had an outstanding warrant for an armed robbery that occurred at Sergio’s Pizza located in Bridgeport at 780 Madison Ave., on Wednesday, Feb. 1, in which he was armed with a Mac 10/Uzi-type firearm, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police.
He …