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Woman Accused Of Killing Her Roommate In Florida Found Living In Hartford: Police Woman Accused Of Killing Her Roommate In Florida Found Living In Hartford: Police
Woman Accused Of Killing Her Roommate In Florida Found Living In Hartford: Police A Florida woman who is accused of killing her roommate just after Christmas 2022 was arrested this week in Connecticut, authorities said.  Gisselle Victoria-Gonzalez, age 42, was busted in Hartford on Wednesday, Nov. 6 on an extradition warrant out of Orlando, the police blotter said. She is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Runyleidy Medina-Pacheco, also 42, Orlando Police said. She also faces one count of tampering with physical evidence and one count of grand theft. Medina-Pacheco traveled from the Dominican Republic in December 2022 for an extended vacation and…
PA Man Gets 24 Years In Prison For Fentanyl Drug Bust: Authorities PA Man Gets 24 Years In Prison For Fentanyl Drug Bust: Authorities
PA Man Gets 24 Years In Prison For Fentanyl Drug Bust: Authorities A Philadelphia man was sentenced to more than 24 years in prison for possessing 36 kilograms of fentanyl and running two drug houses with a citizen of the Dominican Republic, authorities said. Gabriel Rivera-Otero, 42, also known as "Carlos Vasquez" and "Gustavo," was sentenced to about 24-and-a-half years in prison and 10 years of supervised release, according to a Department of Justice news release on Monday, Oct. 28. A Dominican Republic man, Angel Reyes-Valdez, 47, also known as "Abel Anton Alberto Nunez," was sentenced with Rivera-Otero, the news release states. Reyes-Valdez was senten…
New Details Released In Grisly Kitchen Floor Murder Of Perth Amboy Wife Seeking Divorce New Details Released In Grisly Kitchen Floor Murder Of Perth Amboy Wife Seeking Divorce
New Details Released In Grisly Kitchen Floor Murder Of Perth Amboy Wife Seeking Divorce New details are coming to light in the murder of a 40-year-old New Jersey mother in front of her kids, one of whom tried to save her, police papers show. On Friday, Oct. 4, a Middlesex County Superior Court Judge ordered Wellington Leonardo, 45, jailed pending his trial in the stabbing death of his wife, Rosanna Rodriguez, on the kitchen floor of their Perth Amboy home, in front of their children, according to News12 and MyCenralJersey, and police papers obtained by Daily Voice. Appearing over video link, Leonardo sobbed as the recording of the 911 call was played, News12 says. In the recor…
NJ, NY Stolen Cars Shipped Overseas From Quakertown Chop Shop: Bucks County DA NJ, NY Stolen Cars Shipped Overseas From Quakertown Chop Shop: Bucks County DA
NJ, NY Stolen Cars Shipped Overseas From Quakertown Chop Shop: Bucks County DA Stacks of car parts being shipped to the Dominican Republic from a Chop Shop has lead to six arrest, the Buck County District Attorney's Office announced on Monday, Oct. 7.  A Pennsylvania State Police investigation lead to the dismantling of a Milford Township chop shop run out of a garage located at 2150 Rosedale Road, as detailed in the release.  Hundreds of thousands of dollars in stolen parts were sold and shipped to the Dominican Republic from the shop, according to the release. The following men were charged in connection to the illegal sale of the stole car parts fro…
Person From Virginia Third To Die From Listeria Outbreak Linked To Boar's Head Deli Meat Person From Virginia Third To Die From Listeria Outbreak Linked To Boar's Head Deli Meat
Person From Virginia Third To Die From Listeria Outbreak Linked To Boar's Head Deli Meat A person from Virginia has become the third person to die during an ongoing Listeria food poisoning outbreak linked to millions of pounds of Boar's Head deli meats that were recalled. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an update on Thursday, Aug. 8 advising that there have been nine more cases reported in connection to the recall, bringing the total to 43 hospitalized - three of which who died, including one from Virginia. No details about the person who died in Virginia have been released. Two others in the state have also been sickened with Listeria amid the outbr…
New Fugitive Update: Hudson Valley Teen Murder Suspect Was Found Hiding In Airbnb New Fugitive Update: Hudson Valley Teen Murder Suspect Was Found Hiding In Airbnb
New Fugitive Update: Hudson Valley Teen Murder Suspect Was Found Hiding In Airbnb An 18-year-old who had been the target of a multi-state manhunt for the murder of a Hudson Valley man was found hiding in an out-of-state Airbnb.  Earlier Report: Teenage Suspect In Haverstraw Murder Of 29-Year-Old Nabbed In South Carolina Rockland County resident Yandie Martinez of Haverstraw was nabbed around 1:20 p.m. Saturday, July 27, in Piedmont, South Carolina, for the Monday, July 1, murder of Christian Alvarado in Haverstraw. According to Haverstraw Police Chief John Gould, Martinez allegedly shot and killed Alvardo inside a vehicle in the area of W…
Teen Accused Of Fatal Shooting At Lynn Grocery Store Caught In Dominican Republic: DA Teen Accused Of Fatal Shooting At Lynn Grocery Store Caught In Dominican Republic: DA
Teen Accused Of Fatal Shooting At Lynn Grocery Store Caught In Dominican Republic: DA A teenager accused of fatally shooting a 17-year-old at a Market Basket parking lot in Lynn last month and fled the country has been caught and will be returned to Massachusetts to face charges, authorities announced.  Adrian Pena, 18, was arrested in the Dominican Republic on July 16 and has been extradited to Miami on a fugitive from justice warrant, the Essex County District Attorney's Office said on Tuesday, July 23.  Pena is accused of shooting Kai Burgos, 17, of Saugus, in the parking lot of a Market Basket at 40 Federal Street on June 15, the prosecutor said.  Lynn po…
Man On The Run For 11 Years Convicted In Newark Murder, Prosecutor Says Man On The Run For 11 Years Convicted In Newark Murder, Prosecutor Says
Man On The Run For 11 Years Convicted In Newark Murder, Prosecutor Says A 49-year-old former Newark resident was convicted on Wednesday, June 12, in a 2009 Newark homicide after he spent 11 years on the run, authorities said. In May 2009, Cesar Campos and his conspirators killed Ricky Lauracuent using a knife outside the Pink Cat Lounge, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens, II said.  Campos was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder, aggravated manslaughter and multiple weapons offenses, Stephens said. After killing Lauracuent, Campos fled to the Dominican Republic to evade capture, Stephens said. Multiple law enforcement agencies worked to f…
Former NJ Child Services Caseworker Admits Collecting Kid Porn Former NJ Child Services Caseworker Admits Collecting Kid Porn
Former NJ Child Services Caseworker Admits Collecting Kid Porn 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: A 57-year-old former caseworker for the New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency admitted collecting images of victims as young as toddlers being sexually abused, federal authorities said. Authorities found images on his cellphone after Trent Collier, 57, of Kearny, arrived at Newark Airport on a flight from the Dominican Republic, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said. Collier was targeted because he'd apparently exchanged images on the phone while out of the country, investigators said. He ended up taking a deal from the government rather than risking the potential ou…
That's A Hit: Maryland Man Turns $3 Lottery Win Into $30K Top Prize Playing 'Battleship' That's A Hit: Maryland Man Turns $3 Lottery Win Into $30K Top Prize Playing 'Battleship'
That's A Hit: Maryland Man Turns $3 Lottery Win Into $30K Top Prize Playing 'Battleship' What started as a slow day for a loyal Maryland Lottery player turned into an unexpected cash windfall for a Prince George's County man when he reinvested his meager winnings and turned them into a five-figure jackpot. Bowie resident Jorge Baez nearly sank his own battleship, but took one last shot, and sure enough, landed himself a $30,000 top-prize playing a FAST PLAY ticket. The retired contractor picked up $20 worth of scratchers on the day of his lucky win, only winning $3, though he made the most of those dollars, using them to purchase a FAST PLAY BATTLESHIP ticket at the Hampton Mal…
Former NYPD Officer From Northern Westchester Gets Prison Time For Helping Gang Leader Former NYPD Officer From Northern Westchester Gets Prison Time For Helping Gang Leader
Former Nypd Officer From Northern Westchester Gets Prison Time For Helping Gang Leader A former New York City Police officer from Northern Westchester will spend years in prison for warning gang members about a federal investigation into their activity as well as helping the group's leader escape arrest for murder, officials said.  Mohegan Lake resident Gina Mestre, age 33, was sentenced to 70 months in prison for obstructing a federal investigation into the Shooting Boys gang and helping the group's leader evade justice for murder, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Friday, March 29. Earlier Report - Former N…
Noncitizen Nabbed For Drug Trafficking In White Plains: Feds Noncitizen Nabbed For Drug Trafficking In White Plains: Feds
Noncitizen Nabbed For Drug Trafficking In White Plains: Feds Thirteen unlawfully present noncitizens caught in New York face drug trafficking and possession charges, including several who were apprehended in the Hudson Valley and on Long Island, officials said. The thirteen criminal noncitizens were apprehended following an effort by Enforcement and Removal Operations New York City Fugitive Operations officers conducted from Monday, March 11 to Tuesday, March 26, US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement announced on Friday, March 29.  The defendants all face charges related to the trafficking or possession of methamphetamines, fent…
Troopers Raid Fentanyl Mill, Drug Den In Chicopee; 1 Suspect Wanted For Murder: Police Troopers Raid Fentanyl Mill, Drug Den In Chicopee; 1 Suspect Wanted For Murder: Police
Troopers Raid Fentanyl Mill, Drug Den In Chicopee; 1 Suspect Wanted For Murder: Police A two-month investigation has uprooted a fentanyl pill mill and drug-dealing operation in Hampden County, authorities announced.  Arlin Radhames Troncoso, 43, and Wanfel Salvador Aristy Alcantara, 28, both of Chicopee, were arrested earlier this week following a raid at two homes — 80 Pine St. and 33 Southwick St., State Police said.  Officers began investigating the duo in January when they were alerted to a fentanyl operation in Chicopee and in other areas of Hampden County.  Police searched 80 Pine Street and found more than two pounds of cocaine and 256 raw grams of…
'Amazing Race': Mass Father, Daughter Team Join Sprint Around World In CBS Reality Contest 'Amazing Race': Mass Father, Daughter Team Join Sprint Around World In CBS Reality Contest
'Amazing Race': Mass Father, Daughter Team Join Sprint Around World In CBS Reality Contest Massachusetts fans of "The Amazing Race" may see some familiar faces on this season of the popular globe-trotting reality show.  Chris Foster, a 60-year-old receptionist, and his 27-year-old marketing manager daughter Mary Cardona-Foster, both of Waltham, hope to beat 12 other couples to be the first to circumnavigate the globe.  The new season of "The Amazing Race" begins on Wednesday, March 13, at 9:30 p.m. on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. The 90-minute debut episode will air after the latest episode from the 46th season of Survivor, which also features two contestants f…
Don't Miss Maryland Marketing Strategist, Cousin On 'Amazing Race' Don't Miss Maryland Marketing Strategist, Cousin On 'Amazing Race'
Don't Miss Maryland Marketing Strategist, Cousin On 'Amazing Race' A marketing strategist from Maryland is teaming up with her cousin for the new season of The Amazing Race. Kishori Turner, a 26-year-old senior marketing strategist from Gaithersburg, and her cousin, Karishma Cordero, a 22-year-old student from Austin, Texas, are among the new season’s 13 teams to compete in a race around the Americas for $1 million, the pair announced in a shared post on Instagram on Wednesday, Feb. 21. The full Season 36 cast was announced on Entertainment Weekly. “Surprise!” reads the post. “We’ve been holding in this secret for over a year now and we’re SO excited to f…
Childhood Dreams Come True: Watch NJ 20-Something Siblings On 'Amazing Race' Childhood Dreams Come True: Watch NJ 20-Something Siblings On 'Amazing Race'
Childhood Dreams Come True: Watch NJ 20-Something Siblings On 'Amazing Race' A pair of New Jersey siblings will be competing on the latest season of "The Amazing Race" on CBS. Maya Mody, 20, and Rohan Mody, 23, both students from Monmouth Junction, will be participating the in 36th race around the sun, premiering Wednesday, March 13. "This was a dream we both have shared since we were kids and still cannot believe that we get to call ourselves racers," the siblings said on Instagram. Maya is a junior at the University of Pittsburgh, where she made Dean's List last fall. Rohan graduated Magna Cum Laude from George Washington University with his bachelor's in neurosc…
Man Accused Of Killing Wife In Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Killing Wife In Hudson Valley
Man Accused Of Killing Wife In Hudson Valley A Hudson Valley man is behind bars after allegedly killing his wife during a domestic dispute. Rockland County resident Warle Fernandez-Arias, age 37, was charged with second-degree murder on Friday, Feb. 23 in Spring Valley after his wife, Carolyn Canela, age 36, was found dead. According to Spring Valley Police, Canela, who moved to the US from Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, was found when officers responded to a welfare check at 149 Sneden Place West at their Hillcrest Point apartment. Once inside the apartment, officers found the body of Canela, who was pronoun…
Emil Savia II, Formerly Of Bergen County, Dies At 37: 'Best Supervisor' Emil Savia II, Formerly Of Bergen County, Dies At 37: 'Best Supervisor'
Emil Savia II, Formerly Of Bergen County, Dies At 37: 'Best Supervisor' Emil Savia, 37-year-old Sayreville resident died on Saturday, Jan. 13, according to his obituary. A former Wood-Ridge resident, Savia graduated from Rowan University with a degree in business, his obituary reads. He oversaw 34 Saker Shoprites and was COO of Nicolosi Meat purveyors in Union City, according to his obituary. "Working for Emil at Nicolosi was one of the most wonderful experiences in my career." wrote one mourner. "Emil was one of the best supervisors that I ever had the pleasure of knowing. He made the work environment a joy to be there. I'll miss him a lot." An avid fish…
Candlelight Memorial Set For Mom Of 2 Killed On Christmas Day In Lawrence Candlelight Memorial Set For Mom Of 2 Killed On Christmas Day In Lawrence
Candlelight Memorial Set For Mom Of 2 Killed On Christmas Day In Lawrence A 21-year-old mother of two who was killed in Lawrence on Christmas Day will be remembered in a candlelight vigil on Thursday, Jan. 4. Diomaris Mejia was found dead at her Lawrence apartment on Salem Street after family members asked officers to perform a welfare check around 7:45 a.m. on Dec. 26. The candlelight vigil to honor her will be held at 5 p.m. at 243 Salem St. in Lawrence. Related: Man Accused Of Killing Diosmary Mejia Arrested In Texas: DA Santana Guerrero Temporo was arrested on Friday, Dec. 29, as a fugitive in connection with Mejia’s death, authorities said.&nbs…
Former NYPD Officer From Yorktown Admits Helping Gang Leader Escape Justice: Feds Former NYPD Officer From Yorktown Admits Helping Gang Leader Escape Justice: Feds
Former Nypd Officer From Yorktown Admits Helping Gang Leader Escape Justice: Feds A former New York City Police officer from Northern Westchester has admitted to warning gang members about a federal investigation into their activity as well as helping the group's leader escape arrest for murder, federal officials said. Mohegan Lake resident Gina Mestre, a 33-year-old former NYPD officer, has pleaded guilty to charges relating to her obstructing a federal investigation into the Shooting Boys gang and helping the group's leader evade justice for murder, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Thursday, Dec. 7. Earlier Report -…
They Steal Your Heart, Then Steal Your Money: Romance Scammers Make It Look Easy They Steal Your Heart, Then Steal Your Money: Romance Scammers Make It Look Easy
They Steal Your Heart, Then Steal Your Money: Romance Scammers Make It Look Easy It's heartbreaking to discover that someone you've become enamored with online isn't into you, but it’s even worse to realize that person just made off with $3,500 of your money. That’s what happened to a Glen Rock resident who ended up wiring the dough to a sweet talker in the Dominican Republic. Suffice to say: It wasn’t coming back. Although $3,500 is a significant sum to some, it’s couch cushion change compared with the $450,000 in crypto lost last year by another romance scam victim from Glen Rock. According to the Federal Trade Commission, a staggering $1.3 BILLION was lost by 70,000…
Hudson Valley Man, 24, Dies Suddenly While Visiting Caribbean, Family Says Hudson Valley Man, 24, Dies Suddenly While Visiting Caribbean, Family Says
Hudson Valley Man, 24, Dies Suddenly While Visiting Caribbean, Family Says A 24-year-old man from the region has died unexpectedly while visiting the Caribbean. Dutchess County resident Jeffrey Kiluba, of Red Hook, died on Saturday, Oct. 7 during a brief holiday in the Dominican Republic, said his brother Tim Kiluba on GoFundMe. A volunteer firefighter at the Red Hook Fire Company, Kiluba was last heard from on Friday, Oct. 6, expressing excitement to see mom and dad again on Sunday, Tim Kiluba said. "Sadly, on Saturday morning his body was found lifeless," Tim Kiluba added. "We are in absolute shock and no words can describe what my parents, my sisters…
Fugitive Seized At Newark Airport Gets Year In Prison For Each Of 5 Kilos Of Smuggled Coke Fugitive Seized At Newark Airport Gets Year In Prison For Each Of 5 Kilos Of Smuggled Coke
Fugitive Seized At Newark Airport Gets Year In Prison For Each Of 5 Kilos Of Smuggled Coke An international fugitive who spent more than a decade on the run before he was seized at Newark Airport was sentenced to five years in federal prison for having couriers smuggle more than five kilos of cocaine into the U.S. on a cruise ship. Dennis Edwards, a 38-year-old Guyanese citizen known as “Death,” had avoided capture after being indicted by a federal grand jury on conspiracy charges in 2012, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said. Authorities said he conspired to import cocaine from St. Maarten on a cruise ship. Edwards was seized by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents …
'Passionate Eater' Dad Combines Dominican, Italian Recipes At New North Jersey Sandwich Shop 'Passionate Eater' Dad Combines Dominican, Italian Recipes At New North Jersey Sandwich Shop
'Passionate Eater' Dad Combines Dominican, Italian Recipes At New North Jersey Sandwich Shop A dad from the Dominican Republic has opened a brand-new sandwich shop in North Jersey. Markin Delacruz, a self-described "passionate eater," has brought Sandwichitos to Old River Road, on the border of Edgewater and North Bergen. Delacruz combines recipes from his Dominican background with those of his Italian wife's.  Posted by Sandwichitos on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 North Bergen Mayor Nicholas Sacco and Township Administrator Janet Castro watch as Commissioner Claudia Rodriguez shakes hands with Markin Delacruz as he opens Sandwichitos.Township of North Bergen, NJ As of its Fri…
PA Homicide Suspect Arrested In Dominican Republic PA Homicide Suspect Arrested In Dominican Republic
PA Homicide Suspect Arrested In Dominican Republic Fourteen years ago Michael Evans died from stab wounds in Lancaster, but on Thursday, his accused killer was arrested in the Dominican Republic.  A warrant of Carl Hunter Sr. known as "Low" was issued in 2018 in connection with the deadly stabbing of Evans. He was arrested in the Dominican Republic at 9:18 a.m. on Sept. 14, 2023. Hunter had been featured on a Crime Stoppers wanted flyer since Sept. 2010 as a person of interest in Evans homicide.  Evans was found suffering a stab wound to the torso in the 400 block of West Lemon Street, Lancaster by city police officers around 11…
Active Atlantic: Trio Of New Tropical Storms Named Within Hours Active Atlantic: Trio Of New Tropical Storms Named Within Hours
Active Atlantic: Trio Of New Tropical Storms Named Within Hours To say the Atlantic has been active regarding the weather would be an understatement. In the last 24 hours, three new tropical storms have been named, and experts say the next month is expected to be a busy one as the hurricane season hits its peak. They are: Tropical Storm Emily Tropical Storm Franklin Tropical Storm Gert A separate tropical system farther west is heading toward Texas. Of the new storms, Franklin is shaping up to potentially be the strongest and longest-lasting, according to the National Hurricane Center. Franklin formed in the Caribbean late Sunday afternoon, Aug. 20.…
Former NYPD Officer From Yorktown Helped Gang Leader Escape Justice: Feds Former NYPD Officer From Yorktown Helped Gang Leader Escape Justice: Feds
Former Nypd Officer From Yorktown Helped Gang Leader Escape Justice: Feds A former New York City Police officer from Northern Westchester has been charged with warning gang members about details of a federal investigation into them, as well as helping the group's leader to escape capture for a murder he committed, officials said. Former NYPD officer Gina Mestre, a 33-year-old Mohegan Lake resident, was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 15 for her role in obstructing a federal investigation into the Shooting Boys gang as well as serving as an accessory after the fact to a murder committed by the group, the US Attorney's Office for Southern District of New York announced o…
Boston Man Paid For Girl's Birthday Party After Family Member Made Porn Of Her: Feds Boston Man Paid For Girl's Birthday Party After Family Member Made Porn Of Her: Feds
Boston Man Paid For Girl's Birthday Party After Family Member Made Porn Of Her: Feds A 39-year-old Boston man has admitted to a laundry list of disturbing allegations featuring children as young as 9 and 14 years old, federal authorities said. The most heinous of which is he told a teenager that he would help pay for a little girl's birthday party if they produced pornographic material featuring the child.  Robinson Alberto Baez-Nova, of Jamaica Plain, pleaded guilty to one count of sexual exploitation of children, one count of distribution of child pornography, and two counts of possession of child pornography, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  Federal age…
Family IDs Drowned Teen At Devil's Hole Family IDs Drowned Teen At Devil's Hole
Family IDs Drowned Teen At Devil's Hole Miguel Pena, a 16-year-old Newark, resident drowned at the notorious Devil's Hole in Cedar Grove Community Park on Saturday, July 8. Pena's mother is a single mother of five and had emigrated from the Dominican Republic 11 months ago.  A fundraiser was created by Pena's cousin, Mardelin Payano, to assist the family with funeral expenses. As of Monday, July 24, more than $3,715 has been raised. Swimming at Devil's Hole has been banned since a 2018 drowning due to currents that can make it very dangerous. To view the fundraiser, click here.
Ray Liotta, Union Native, Receives Posthumous Emmy Nomination Ray Liotta, Union Native, Receives Posthumous Emmy Nomination
Ray Liotta, Union Native, Receives Posthumous Emmy Nomination Ray Liotta, who grew up in Union Township, is continuing to receives accolades more than a year after his passing. Liotta received a Primetime Emmy nomination in the category of  Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for his work on the TV show "Black Bird" it was announced on Wednesday, July 12. Liotta died of a heart attack last May while filming a movie in the Dominican Republic. "Black Bird", which airs on Apple TV+, is a crime drama based on the autobiographical novel "In with the Devil: a Fallen Hero, a Serial Killer, and a Dangerous Bargain …
Fentanyl Bust: Deported Man Busted Selling 5 Kilos Of Drug To Cops, Feds Say Fentanyl Bust: Deported Man Busted Selling 5 Kilos Of Drug To Cops, Feds Say
Fentanyl Bust: Deported Man Busted Selling 5 Kilos Of Drug To Cops, Feds Say A Chelsea man who'd previously been deported after being convicted of a drug charge in 2020 was arrested and charged with selling more than 11 pounds of fentanyl to an undercover officer, federal officials said.  Luis Alberto German-Peguero, aka “Alberto Chirry,” 32, was indicted this week on charges of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, distribution of and possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, illegal reentry of a deported alien, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. He has been held in federa…