'Marijuana Deal Gone Bad' Lands Silver Spring Man Decades In Prison For Murder 'Marijuana Deal Gone Bad' Lands Silver Spring Man Decades In Prison For Murder
'Marijuana Deal Gone Bad' Lands Silver Spring Man Decades In Prison For Murder A 25-year-old man will have decades behind bars to contemplate his life decisions after being convicted of the murder of a man during a botched drug deal, the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday. Silver Spring resident Malik Jefferson has been sentenced to 55 years in prison in connection to the murder of Jose Osvaldo Genao Romero in in February 2022. Jefferson was convicted in January of second-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence, and robbery, for which he was sentenced to 50 years. He was also found in violation of …
44-Foot Dead Whale Caught On Cruise Ship's Bow Towed To Sandy Hook: NOAA 44-Foot Dead Whale Caught On Cruise Ship's Bow Towed To Sandy Hook: NOAA
44-Foot Dead Whale Caught On Cruise Ship's Bow Towed To Sandy Hook: NOAA A dead whale was towed to the Jersey Shore after it was caught on the bow of a cruise ship, officials said. The cruise ship in the Port of Brooklyn, New York, reported the sei whale was caught on the front of the vessel on the morning of Saturday, May 4. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries service for New England and the mid-Atlantic issued a news release about the incident on Wednesday, May 8. The roughly 44-foot-long whale was brought to shore in Sandy Hook to give better access to heavy equipment. A necropsy was performed on Tuesday, May 7 and t…
East Orange Hospital In Financial Duress Given 24 Hours To Draw Up Disaster Plan East Orange Hospital In Financial Duress Given 24 Hours To Draw Up Disaster Plan
East Orange Hospital In Financial Duress Given 24 Hours To Draw Up Disaster Plan A beleaguered hospital in Essex County has just 24 hours to draw up a financial disaster plan, the state Department of Health ordered. In a letter sent to Carewell Health Medical Center in East Orange, Gene Rosenblum, the director of the Office of Program Compliance paints a dire financial picture for the hospital. CareWell Health Medical Center has low cash on hand, maintains negative operating margins and has cited other issues with emergency cash flow, he said. The hospital has not made any payments for the entire fiscal year for the assessments it owes the Department of Health, accordin…
Philadelphia Teacher Killed In Apparent Murder-Suicide: Police Philadelphia Teacher Killed In Apparent Murder-Suicide: Police
Philadelphia Teacher Killed In Apparent Murder-Suicide: Police A special education teacher in Philadelphia was killed in what police described as an apparent murder-suicide.  Ondria Glaze was found at the scene on the 1300 block of South 70th Street on Sunday afternoon, May 5, authorities told Daily Voice.  "Ms. Glaze was our Special Education Compliance Monitor and long-time beloved Olney teacher," Olney High School Principal Michael Roth said in a statement.  "At Olney, we have a saying, 'Olney Love.' Ms. Glaze could truly be defined as 'Olney Love.' She embodied this mantra and blessed every student and staff member she came across,"…
Electric Scooters Now Available At Palisades Center For West Nyack Shoppers Electric Scooters Now Available At Palisades Center For West Nyack Shoppers
Electric Scooters Now Available At Palisades Center For West Nyack Shoppers Shoppers in the Hudson Valley who hate walking the mall or need help getting around will soon be able to rent an electric scooter or "Scoozer."  Located in Rockland County at the Palisades Center in West Nyack, a four-story mall with 17 restaurants, a comedy club, and more, said the "Scoozer" program offers shoppers an innovative way to navigate the expansive center. Mall officials said Scoozer offers a fleet of two-seater electric scooters, enhancing accessibility and enabling guests to explore Palisades Center together. The scooters have two seats and cost $39 for a full shopping da…
Troy Man Sexually Assaults Paramedic At Albany VA Hospital, Feds Say Troy Man Sexually Assaults Paramedic At Albany VA Hospital, Feds Say
Troy Man Sexually Assaults Paramedic At Albany VA Hospital, Feds Say A man from the region is facing federal charges after allegedly sexually assaulting a paramedic at a Veterans Affairs hospital. Rensselaer County resident Robert Seifert, age 65, of Troy, was arraigned in Albany federal court on Tuesday, April 9. Prosecutors said Seifert grabbed the paramedic’s breast and groin at the Albany Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center.  It was not immediately clear when the alleged assault occurred. If convicted, he could spend up to two years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
Prisoner On Furlough Wanted For Escape In St. Mary's County: Sheriff (DEVELOPING) Prisoner On Furlough Wanted For Escape In St. Mary's County: Sheriff (DEVELOPING)
Prisoner On Furlough Wanted For Escape In St. Mary's County: Sheriff (Developing) A prisoner is on the loose after ditching his GPS device in a bathroom while being temporarily released from the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown. An alert was issued by the sheriff's office on Wednesday afternoon advising that Dimarian Eltreek Logan is wanted for escape following an incident that was reported on Tuesday, May 7.  Logan, who had been behind bars, was wearing a GPS device while on an approved furlough. On Tuesday, Correctional Officers received a tamper alert from the device, and responded to the location, where they found it in a bath…
$1M Lottery Winner In East Boston: Second Major Prize From New Scratch-Off Game This Week $1M Lottery Winner In East Boston: Second Major Prize From New Scratch-Off Game This Week
$1M Lottery Winner In East Boston: Second Major Prize From New Scratch-Off Game This Week One Bay Stater had a very good Tuesday, May 7, when they claimed a $1 million lottery prize.  The winner was sold at Belle Isle Wine & Spirits at 1144 Saratoga St in East Boston. They won the money playing the $10 scratch-off game "$4,000,000 Lion's Share." The winner's name was not released. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale.  Related: Northborough Dad Wins $5.37M In Biggest Mass Jackpot Of Year They were among 439 people who won $600 or more in the Massachusetts State Lottery on Tuesday.  This is the second major prize from the new "$…
Westchester's First Mobile Adoption Unit To Debut At Chappaqua Farmer's Market Westchester's First Mobile Adoption Unit To Debut At Chappaqua Farmer's Market
Westchester's First Mobile Adoption Unit To Debut At Chappaqua Farmer's Market The first mobile adoption unit in Westchester will soon make its debut appearance at a busy farmer's market to reach residents looking to add furry friends to their families. SPCA Westchester's Mobile Adoption Unit, the first of its kind, will soon hit the road and debut at the Chappaqua Farmer's Market at the Chappaqua Train Station on Saturday, May 11 at 9 a.m. The 26-foot vehicle features 20 spacious cages, roll-up viewing windows, and a booth providing a space for matchmaking discussions between SPCA staff and would-be adopters.  The vehicle was commissioned to increase animal ado…
'Sickening' Road Rager Admits Stomping Man To Death In Baldwin 'Sickening' Road Rager Admits Stomping Man To Death In Baldwin
'Sickening' Road Rager Admits Stomping Man To Death In Baldwin A Queens man who stomped a man to death after a DWI crash on Long Island has pleaded guilty to the charges against him. On Tuesday, May 7, 27-year-old Patrick Destine pleaded guilty to charges including murder for the April 2023 incident, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Original Story - Road-Rage Murder Update: Baldwin Man Identified As Victim It was just after 11 p.m. on April 15 when the victim, 54-year-old David McKenzie, was driving his 2003 Honda near Shuman Place and Forest Avenue in Baldwin. He collided with Destine’s 2004 Infiniti, which also carried two p…
Million Dollar Lottery Ticket Sold In Reading Million Dollar Lottery Ticket Sold In Reading
Million Dollar Lottery Ticket Sold In Reading A shopper at a Reading corner store paid $20 this week to become a millionaire.  The lucky winner earned the top prize playing the Million Dollar Cashfall scratch-off game, according to state gaming officials.  Reading Beverage at 1257 North 9th St. will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.  Scratch-off prizes expire one year after the date of purchase. All winners should immediately sign the back of their ticket and call the Lottery at 1-800-692-7481.  To learn more, visit palottery.com. 
Support Swells For Wayne Family After Losing Dog In Fire Support Swells For Wayne Family After Losing Dog In Fire
Support Swells For Wayne Family After Losing Dog In Fire A Wayne family is on the mend after a fire damaged their home on Saturday, May 4 killing their beloved dog, Cali. The two-alarm fire on Lenox Road injured two firefighters, first responders at the scene said, though Andrea Jobst and her three children were able to safely escape the home, according to a fundraiser set up to support the family.   "They are mourning the loss of their cherished dog Cali," Jennifer Graf, who organized the fundraiser said. "Cali was not just a pet but a beloved member of their family, having grown up alongside Andrea's children. The bond between Ca…