2-Year-Old Boy Dies Days After Near-Drowning In South Plainfield: Prosecutor 2-Year-Old Boy Dies Days After Near-Drowning In South Plainfield: Prosecutor
2-Year-Old Boy Dies Days After Near-Drowning In South Plainfield: Prosecutor The two-year-old boy who was in critical condition after nearly drowning succumbed to his injuries on Friday, May 31, authorities said. On Tuesday, May 28, at approximately 7:40 p.m., South Plainfield police received a 911 call reporting that a child was found in the pool and wasn’t breathing.  Upon their arrival, authorities performed CPR on the two-year-old and transported him to JFK Hospital. The victim was transferred to Jersey Shore Medical Center where he remained in critical condition until he was pronounced dead on Friday. The drowning comes days after…
Sterling Man Arrested In Triple Leesburg Shooting, Police Say Sterling Man Arrested In Triple Leesburg Shooting, Police Say
Sterling Man Arrested In Triple Leesburg Shooting, Police Say A 19-year-old man has been arrested in a shooting that left three people wounded in Loudoun County, authorities said. Sylvanus Massaquoi is believed to have shot the three males on the 800 block of Edwards Ferry Road NE in Leesburg around 7:45 p.m. Thursday, May 30, police said. The victims were taken to area hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Massaquoi, of Sterling, was arrested and charged with aggravated malicious wounding. He was taken to the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center, where he is held on no bond. The investigation is ongoing, and further d…
Man Fired Gun 9X Times To Break Up Fight, Warren County Prosecutor Says Man Fired Gun 9X Times To Break Up Fight, Warren County Prosecutor Says
Man Fired Gun 9X Times To Break Up Fight, Warren County Prosecutor Says A 34-year-old Port Murray man was recently arrested and charged after he fired a gun nine times in Warren County on Friday, May 24, authorities said. At 10:15 p.m., police in Mansfield Township responded to Gulick Street after receiving a report of gunfire, Acting Warren County Prosecutor Anthony Picione said. An investigation found that Kajaun Manley had fired nine gunshots to break up an altercation, Picione said. No one was shot, Picione said. Manley was charged with possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, Picione said.
'Horrific': Ex-Athol Man Who Admitted To Raping Children Gets 25-30 Years In Prison 'Horrific': Ex-Athol Man Who Admitted To Raping Children Gets 25-30 Years In Prison
'Horrific': Ex-Athol Man Who Admitted To Raping Children Gets 25-30 Years In Prison A 51-year-old former Athol man who pleaded guilty to raping multiple children and forcing them to make child pornography will spend at least 25 years behind bars, authorities announced.  Jose A. Oquendo pleaded guilty to 27 charges — including rape and sexual assault — on Thursday, May 30, the Northwestern District Attorney said. He was accused of abusing three children for years.  Franklin Superior Court Judge David Hodge called the Oquendo's abuse "horrific" and commended the victims for standing up in court against their abuser.  He said the sentence of 25 to 30…
Man Found With Cocaine, Loaded Gun, Drug-Dealing Items In Atlantic City: Police Man Found With Cocaine, Loaded Gun, Drug-Dealing Items In Atlantic City: Police
Man Found With Cocaine, Loaded Gun, Drug-Dealing Items In Atlantic City: Police An Atlantic City man was accused of having drugs and a loaded gun, authorities said. Anthony Ford Jr., 20, was arrested on Thursday, May 28, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release on Friday, May 31. He was stopped by officers while driving on Arkansas Avenue at around 7:51 p.m. A K9 officer smelled the presence of drugs inside Ford's vehicle. Police found a backpack with a loaded gun, 18 grams of cocaine, 43 grams of marijuana, and drug-dealing paraphernalia. Ford was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of hollow-point ammunition, possessi…
Two People Killed In Jackson Township Crash, State Police Say Two People Killed In Jackson Township Crash, State Police Say
Two People Killed In Jackson Township Crash, State Police Say Police were investigating after two people died in a crash in Ocean County, authorities said. The "crash with fatalities" happened in Jackson Township at around 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a news release. The wreck was near the intersection of Cleveland Court and East Veterans Highway. The state police fatal crash database said a driver and a passenger were killed. Billhimer didn't release details about how many vehicles were involved or what led up to the crash. The county sheriff's and prosecutor's offices were helping the …
Multi-State Sextortionist Of Children Arrested In Bensalem, Police Say Multi-State Sextortionist Of Children Arrested In Bensalem, Police Say
Multi-State Sextortionist Of Children Arrested In Bensalem, Police Say Police are looking for more victims after an accused sextortionist was arrested in Bensalem on Thursday, May 30, officials say.  Jonathan Brodecki, 21, surrendered to police on multiple felony charges Thursday, authorities said,  Investigators believe Brodecki, using the name Jack Goodric, used multiple fake social media accounts to sexually extort nine victims in several states. Police said he used his account to impersonate a teenage boy and convinced the victims to send him explicit photos.  When one victim, 15, attempted to break off contact with Brodecki, police said he…
Arrest Made In Trooper's Hit-Run Death In Southington Arrest Made In Trooper's Hit-Run Death In Southington
Arrest Made In Trooper's Hit-Run Death In Southington A 44-year-old Connecticut man has been charged in the hit-and-run death of Trooper Aaron Pelletier, who was killed while making a traffic stop. Related: New Update: Trooper ID’d As Victim In Southington I-84 Crash The incident occurred in Hartford County around 2:30 p.m., Thursday, May 30, on I-84 in Southington. According to the Connecticut State Police, Alex Oyola-Sanchez, age 44, of Hartford, was charged with manslaughter/motor vehicle, among other charges, moments after the fatal crash when his vehicle sustained a tire failure on I-84 in Farmington. He is being held on a $5 mill…
Four People Sold Psychedelic Mushrooms, Marijuana At Atlantic City Convenience Stores: Police Four People Sold Psychedelic Mushrooms, Marijuana At Atlantic City Convenience Stores: Police
Four People Sold Psychedelic Mushrooms, Marijuana At Atlantic City Convenience Stores: Police Four people from Atlantic City were accused of selling psychedelic mushrooms and marijuana at two convenience stores, authorities said. Atlantic City police raided Tha Afty on South Rhode Island Avenue and Tha Afty Express on Atlantic Avenue on Wednesday, May 29, the department said in a news release. Officers also executed search warrants on a home on the 1100 block of Adriatic Avenue and three vehicles. Charles Butler, 46, and Tiarra Rodriguez, 35, were taken into custody as they left their home. Police also arrested a family member, 18-year-old Amir Butler, and a store employee, 38-…
Bear Spotted Along Route 1 In North Brunswick Bear Spotted Along Route 1 In North Brunswick
Bear Spotted Along Route 1 In North Brunswick A bear was spotted along Route 1 in North Brunswick on Friday morning May 31, authorities said.  It was spotted near Cozzens Lane, North Brunswick police said in social media post before 10 a.m. "Please stay indoors if possible until the animal is secured," the post said. Police said the state Division of Fish & Wildlife had been notified,
Teen Killed By Stepfather In Murder-Suicide Following Kidnapping: DA Teen Killed By Stepfather In Murder-Suicide Following Kidnapping: DA
Teen Killed By Stepfather In Murder-Suicide Following Kidnapping: DA A 16-year-old girl was killed on Thursday, May 30, after she was kidnapped by her stepfather and executed in a murder-suicide outside of her home in Acton, authorities said.  Juliano Santana, 49, reportedly snatched the girl as she walked near her home on Great Road in Acton before driving her back to her house and killing her and then himself in his car, the Middlesex District Attorney said.  Santana was out on bail after he was accused of sexually assaulting the girl multiple times, authorities said. He was charged with six counts of aggravated rape of a child on Sept. 7, 2…
Three Dead, Two Critical After Apparent Murder, Attempted Suicide In Elkridge: Police Three Dead, Two Critical After Apparent Murder, Attempted Suicide In Elkridge: Police
Three Dead, Two Critical After Apparent Murder, Attempted Suicide In Elkridge: Police An investigation has been launched in Howard County after an apparent murder and attempted suicide that left three women dead and two dead. Officers were called at approximately 10 p.m. on Thursday night to the 6900 block of Norwood Ferry, when neighbors reported hearing gunshots. According to a spokesperson from the Howard County Police Department, inside the home, they found three women dead, two men with critical injuries, and a minor who was unharmed. The men - one of whom is believed to be the shooter - were taken to area hospitals with what police described as life-threatening injuri…