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Louisiana Homicide Suspect Captured After 2 Stolen Vehicle Pursuits, Crash In Coatesville: Cops Louisiana Homicide Suspect Captured After 2 Stolen Vehicle Pursuits, Crash In Coatesville: Cops
Louisiana Homicide Suspect Captured After 2 Stolen Vehicle Pursuits, Crash In Coatesville: Cops A Louisiana homicide suspect was arrested in Pennsylvania by police investigating a pair of crashes involving stolen vehicles and thefts from a car dealership. Zyun Thomas, 18 — who has been wanted in a March 2023 homicide case out of Shrevport, LA — was arrested after he was developed as a suspect in car thefts and pursuits from Jeff D'Ambrosio Dealership in West Caln on June 4, and was spotted going into a convenience store  on East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville police said. Officers approached Thomas, who immediately began to resist, police said. Thomas was found to have an active wa…
Two Teens Caught Stealing From Several Stores In Hamilton Mall, Police Say Two Teens Caught Stealing From Several Stores In Hamilton Mall, Police Say
Two Teens Caught Stealing From Several Stores In Hamilton Mall, Police Say Two Mays Landing teens were accused of breaking into an Atlantic County mall overnight and stealing from several stores, authorities said. Hamilton Township police responded to the Hamilton Mall at around 2:45 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, the department said in a Facebook post. Officers found a 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl wearing ski masks and carrying large bags full of stolen items. The boy and girl ran away but they were caught by officers. Police recovered the stolen merchandise and returned it to the stores. The teens were charged with several counts of burglary, theft, and …
Teen Nabbed For Norwalk Boat Burglaries, Police Say Teen Nabbed For Norwalk Boat Burglaries, Police Say
Teen Nabbed For Norwalk Boat Burglaries, Police Say A 19-year-old Fairfield County man has been charged with allegedly breaking into a marina and two boats, stealing tools and alcohol. Christopher McClain, of Redding, was charged on Tuesday, June 11, by Norwalk Police for being one of two men who climbed the fence at the Cove Marina on Friday, May 17, to gain access to the docks.  According to Sgt. Ryan Evarts of the Norwalk Police, the two then broke into two docked boats and took tools and alcohol.  Officers gathered video and information, which led them to discover that Fairfield Police had a similar incident at …
Four Thieves Take 50 Items From Designer Handbag Store: Roxbury PD Four Thieves Take 50 Items From Designer Handbag Store: Roxbury PD
Four Thieves Take 50 Items From Designer Handbag Store: Roxbury PD Four thieves smashed the glass door to break into a designer handbag store in Morris County on Tuesday, June 11, authorities said At 3:11 a.m., the four suspects broke into Couture Traders, which sells luxury handbags, at 1395 Route 46 West in Ledgewood, the Roxbury Police Department said. The suspects stole 50 items during the break-in, police said. The store sells handbags from brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Yves Saint Lauren, often priced at hundreds and thousands of dollars. They have an additional location in Las Vegas. The incident remains under investigation, police said.
Know Him? Man Wanted For Burglarizing 2 Lindenhurst Businesses Know Him? Man Wanted For Burglarizing 2 Lindenhurst Businesses
Know Him? Man Wanted For Burglarizing 2 Lindenhurst Businesses Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a man who burglarized two businesses last month. The incidents occurred in Lindenhurst on Thursday, May 2, at the Paris 1 Nail Salon and Vicky’s Casa del Sabor on Wellwood Avenue. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives said the man forcibly entered Paris 1 Nail Salon through the rear door and stole $1,000 from the business.  A short time later, police said the same man entered Vicky’s Casa del Sabor through the rear door and stole approximately $4,000 from …
GOT 'IM! Civilian Points Teaneck PD To Elusive Bike-Riding Career Burglar, 40 GOT 'IM! Civilian Points Teaneck PD To Elusive Bike-Riding Career Burglar, 40
GOT 'IM! Civilian Points Teaneck PD To Elusive Bike-Riding Career Burglar, 40 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: A 40-year-old career burglar wanted for an ongoing series of break-ins and attempts was captured by Teaneck police with help from a concerned citizen, authorities announced. Aley Beretay ordinarily was on a bicycle when he gave law enforcers the slip a number of times the past week or so. Then, around 9 p.m. Monday, June 10, a township resident walked into headquarters and said she'd just seen a man fitting his description riding a bike along Teaneck Road near Elizabeth Avenue, Police Chief Andrew McGurr said. Detectives who already were working undercover in the area were alerted,…
Victim Scares Off Serial Burglar, Caught Trying To Catch Metro: Fairfax County PD Victim Scares Off Serial Burglar, Caught Trying To Catch Metro: Fairfax County PD
Victim Scares Off Serial Burglar, Caught Trying To Catch Metro: Fairfax County PD A man linked to four different burglaries in Fairfax County was caught fleeing one of them last month, police said. William Westray, 58, of Maryland, has been linked to four different incident in Dunn Loring, from May 20 to May 24. Officers called to 7900 block of Tire Swing Road around 10:25 a.m. on May 24, was challenged by a victim as he broke into a basement window. When police arrived, he'd already fled the scene. Westray was caught a short distance away as he tried to get on the Metro, police said. Westray has also been linked to incidents on 8200 Block of Bucknell Dr…
Schools Shelter In Place During Florham Park Perp Search: Police Schools Shelter In Place During Florham Park Perp Search: Police
Schools Shelter In Place During Florham Park Perp Search: Police A search for a burglar in Florham Park caused two elementary schools to shelter in place on Monday, June 10, authorities said. At 11:30 a.m., officers responded to a report of an attempted burglary at an occupied home on Lincoln Avenue, police said. The suspect fled on foot toward Briarwood Road, police said. Police set up a perimeter and Briarwood and Brooklake schools were put into lockdown due to the proximity of the crime to the school and the suspect being on foot, police said. Despite an extensive search by Florham Park police and other law enforcement agencies, the suspect was not fo…
Woman Assaulted In Her Sleep At Levittown Home, Police Say Woman Assaulted In Her Sleep At Levittown Home, Police Say
Woman Assaulted In Her Sleep At Levittown Home, Police Say Police are searching for an alleged burglar who struck a 64-year-old woman in the face as she slept. The incident occurred in Levittown on Sunday, June 9. At about 2:30 a.m., the person broke into the victim’s home and hit her in the face with an unknown object, waking her up, Nassau County Police said. The person then ran from the house in an unknown direction. The woman was taken to a local hospital. No additional information is known about the suspect. Police said the information is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Nassau County Crim…
Arrest Made In Leesburg Landscaping Company Burglary Arrest Made In Leesburg Landscaping Company Burglary
Arrest Made In Leesburg Landscaping Company Burglary A 23-year-old man has been arrested in a Leesburg burglary, police said. Kelvin Lainez-Cardena is believed to have stolen landscaping equipment from a landscaping company on Cardinal Park Drive SE, local police said. The incident was reported to police around 1 a.m. on April 1, police said. The equipment was recovered from a property in the 21000 block of Pon Farr Court in Leesburg. Lainez-Cardenas was arrested and charged with burglary and grand larceny. He was taken to the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center, where he was released on a $3,000 bond. The investigation is …
LaGrange Man Charged With Burglary Of Business, Causing Extensive Damage LaGrange Man Charged With Burglary Of Business, Causing Extensive Damage
LaGrange Man Charged With Burglary Of Business, Causing Extensive Damage A man from the region has been charged with the alleged burglary of a business that caused extensive damage. Dutchess County resident Konrad Gumper, age 46, of LaGrange, was arrested early Thursday, June 7, in connection with a burglary at Vale Fox Distillery on Noxon Road in LaGrange. According to Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office deputies located Gumper on the premises when he fled on foot, and an area search was conducted.  A short time later, Gumper was located close to the scene and taken into custody. "At this time, Mr. G…
GOT 'IM! Bicycle-Riding Burglar With 20-Year Rap Sheet Nabbed With Civilian's Help: Teaneck PD GOT 'IM! Bicycle-Riding Burglar With 20-Year Rap Sheet Nabbed With Civilian's Help: Teaneck PD
GOT 'IM! Bicycle-Riding Burglar With 20-Year Rap Sheet Nabbed With Civilian's Help: Teaneck PD 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: A 40-year-old career burglar wanted for an ongoing series of break-ins and attempts was captured by Teaneck police thanks to a concerned citizen, authorities announced. Aley Beretay ordinarily was on a bicycle when he gave law enforcers the slip a number of times the past week or so. Then, around 9 p.m. Monday, June 10, a township resident walked into headquarters and said she'd just seen a man fitting his description riding a bike along Teaneck Road near Elizabeth Avenue, Police Chief Andrew McGurr said. Detectives who already were working undercover in the area were alerted,…
Poughkeepsie Man With 32 Prior Arrests Charged Again With Burglary In Lloyd Poughkeepsie Man With 32 Prior Arrests Charged Again With Burglary In Lloyd
Poughkeepsie Man With 32 Prior Arrests Charged Again With Burglary In Lloyd A Hudson Valley man with 32 previous arrests has been charged again with burglary and criminal mischief. Dutchess County resident Jason Bohlig, age 45, of Poughkeepsie, was nabbed by the town of Lloyd Police on Friday, May 31. According to Lloyd Police Chief James Janso, Bohlig is accused of breaking into a home on Pancake Hollow Road and then running when the homeowner confronted him. He was arrested shortly after and is being held without bail at the Ulster County Jail. Bohlig is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, June 5.
Spring Valley Man Sentenced For 2 Violent Rapes Spring Valley Man Sentenced For 2 Violent Rapes
Spring Valley Man Sentenced For 2 Violent Rapes A Hudson Valley man will spend the next 25 years in prison for raping and beating a woman twice.  Rockland County resident Rigoberto Lopez Castro, age 26, of Spring Valley, was sentenced on Wednesday, June 5, to a total of 25 years for the two rapes and one count of burglary, said Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II. On Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, Castro forcibly raped the victim, a woman previously known to him, the DA's office said. According to Scott Waters of the District Attorney's Office, during the attack, Castro held a belt to the victim's neck and hit her&nb…
Burglar Caught On Camera Breaking Into North Philly Church: Police Burglar Caught On Camera Breaking Into North Philly Church: Police
Burglar Caught On Camera Breaking Into North Philly Church: Police Investigators are searching for the man who broke into St. Helena’s Parish last month, Philadelphia police say.  Authorities said the suspect made his way inside the 6161 N 5th St. church after breaking the back door around 2:30 a.m. on May 21.  He disconnected some of the church's security cameras and was inside the parish for an "unknown length of time," PPD said.  PPD footage PhiladelphiaPolice The burglar stole multiple items and fled in an unknown direction, police said.  He's described as a black man in his 30s or 40s with a medium build and a bear…
Carjacker Who Threatened To Inject Victims With Syringe Sentenced: Bucks DA Carjacker Who Threatened To Inject Victims With Syringe Sentenced: Bucks DA
Carjacker Who Threatened To Inject Victims With Syringe Sentenced: Bucks DA A convicted carjacker who brandished a syringe during a string of Bucks County thefts will spend up to two decades in prison, according to prosecutors.  The District Attorney's Office said Monday that Kevin O’Connell was sentenced to 11 to 25 years in prison. He previously pleaded no contest to multiple counts including robbery of a motor vehicle and terroristic threats, authorities said.  Investigators have said O'Connell stole an elderly woman's 2007 Toyota Camry in Bristol Borough in August 2022.  Prosecutors said the victim was walking back to her car after an …
PA Man Stalked Woman 9x, Putting GPS On Car, Police Say PA Man Stalked Woman 9x, Putting GPS On Car, Police Say
PA Man Stalked Woman 9x, Putting GPS On Car, Police Say A King of Prussia man is accused of stalking a woman he met on a dating app "on at least 9 occasions," and broke into her home in Bensalem, according to a township police release on June 3, 2024. The woman he is accused of stalking went on several dates with 33-year-old Matthew Bustin but "felt uncomfortable after odd behavior arose," the police stated in the release. She ended the relationship and blocked him on social media but he continued to text her and show up unexpectedly," investigators said.  In April, while the victim was on vacation, police said Bustin went into her hom…
Member Of 'Hit List' Burglary Crew That Targeted Asian Homeowners In NJ, NY, PA Sentenced Member Of 'Hit List' Burglary Crew That Targeted Asian Homeowners In NJ, NY, PA Sentenced
Member Of 'Hit List' Burglary Crew That Targeted Asian Homeowners In NJ, NY, PA Sentenced 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: A member of a burglary ring that specifically targeted Asian-American small business owners in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware was sentenced to a plea-bargained 33 months in federal prison. James Hurt, 48, of New York, and other members of the second-story crew worked from what the FBI called a hit list of dozens of homes in the four states based on “stereotype and opportunity" from Dec. 2, 2016, to March 20, 2019. The burglars often got into homes through unsecured upper-floor windows before seeking out cash, jewelry and guns, the FBI said In one instance, th…
Hospital Ceiling Proves To Be Poor Escape Route For Burglar Busted In Frederick County: Sheriff Hospital Ceiling Proves To Be Poor Escape Route For Burglar Busted In Frederick County: Sheriff
Hospital Ceiling Proves To Be Poor Escape Route For Burglar Busted In Frederick County: Sheriff A trespassing man who attempted his best John McClane impression after being arrested is facing burglary and other charges after being busted in Frederick County.  James Abraham Prevatt III, who has no fixed address, was arrested early on Thursday morning after the sheriff's office received a complaint about a possible trespasser in Woodsboro. According to the Frederick County Sheriff's Office, the call to deputies came in at approximately 7:50 a.m. on May 30 regarding a burglary in progress in the 300 block of Cooper Oaks Drive, when a man was seen inside the residence. That report c…
Suspect Makes Off With Money, Cash Register In Wading River Deli Burglary Suspect Makes Off With Money, Cash Register In Wading River Deli Burglary
Suspect Makes Off With Money, Cash Register In Wading River Deli Burglary A suspect is at large after a Memorial Day burglary at a Long Island deli. It happened around 11:30 p.m. Monday, May 27 in Wading River. The owner of the Nik's Nook Deli, located at 737 Hulse Landing Road, Wading River contacted the Riverhead Police Department to report a burglary in progress.  Patrol officers responded and discovered that an unknown person had broken the front door window and entered the building.  The suspect removed one of the cash registers and approximately $100.00 in cash, then left the area in an unknown direction.  The Riverhead Police De…
Fugitive From Egg Harbor Township Stole Vehicle, Broke Into Garage In Northfield: Police Fugitive From Egg Harbor Township Stole Vehicle, Broke Into Garage In Northfield: Police
Fugitive From Egg Harbor Township Stole Vehicle, Broke Into Garage In Northfield: Police A man wanted in Ocean County was accused of stealing a vehicle in Northfield, authorities said. Rashon Harris of Egg Harbor Township was arrested on Saturday, May 25, the Northfield Police Department said in a news release. No age was given for Harris. Officers responded to a vehicle burglary on the 700 block of Cecil Lane at around 2:05 a.m. Police then responded to "a second call of suspicious activity" on Fairway Avenue and Harris was taken into custody. He went to a hospital for a medical evaluation before he was held in the Atlantic County Justice Facility. Investigators said Harris a…
2 Burglary Suspects Nabbed After Roof-Top Standoff With Stamford Police 2 Burglary Suspects Nabbed After Roof-Top Standoff With Stamford Police
2 Burglary Suspects Nabbed After Roof-Top Standoff With Stamford Police Police captured two Fairfield County men after a two-and-half-hour standoff on the roof of a restaurant they allegedly broke into.  The incident occurred in Stamford at 2:45 a.m. on Sunday, May 19, on the roof of Hugo's Tacos on Stillwater Avenue. According to Stamford Police Assistant Chief Richard Conklin, the restaurant's owner was alerted to the break-in when he received notice of the burglar alarms going off. Conklin said that the owner accessed a live feed of the restaurant's security cameras and saw two men, identified as Kymani Robinson, age 23, and Tyreek Outlar, ag…
Alleged Spring Valley Burglar, Nabbed Again For 4 Crimes Alleged Spring Valley Burglar, Nabbed Again For 4 Crimes
Alleged Spring Valley Burglar, Nabbed Again For 4 Crimes A Hudson Valley man who was charged earlier this month for alleged burglary and was released on an appearance ticket has been arrested again, this time for four new burglaries. Rockland County resident Dairin Aguirre, age 21, of Spring Valley, was charged with the new crimes on Monday, May 20. According to Det. Matthew Galli of the Spring Valley Police, Aguirre, was arrested on Thursday, May 9, for allegedly breaking into a business at 230 West Route 59 in Spring Valley. He was released on an appearance ticket. Throughout the next week, police responded to an additional four past burg…
Chilean Ring Used NJ Digs To Stash Loot From Home Burglaries In NY, MD, Elsewhere: Feds Chilean Ring Used NJ Digs To Stash Loot From Home Burglaries In NY, MD, Elsewhere: Feds
Chilean Ring Used NJ Digs To Stash Loot From Home Burglaries In NY, MD, Elsewhere: Feds Six Chilean nationals who burglarized homes in multiple states were recorded on video stashing a huge safe and other items stolen in the break-ins in a Jersey City apartment building, authorities said. The crew took pearl necklaces, diamond earrings, a distinctive high school “state champions” ring, and other jewelry during the burglary of a Westchester County, NY, residence in late March, an FBI complaint says. The same burglars struck again in Baltimore County, MD, in mid-April, taking luxury timepieces, distinctive cufflinks, and a safe that contained a collection of rare coins, the comp…
UPDATE: Man Slain Near NJ City University Last Month Was Robbing Someone, Police Report UPDATE: Man Slain Near NJ City University Last Month Was Robbing Someone, Police Report
Update: Man Slain Near NJ City University Last Month Was Robbing Someone, Police Report A 24-year-old man who was shot and killed at an apartment building near New Jersey City University last month was robbing someone there at gunpoint at the time, authorities said. The development came to light with the arrests of two men who investigators said were involved in the April 30 holdup but not in the death of David Jones, 24. Jones had a gun in his hand and was wearing a ski mask when police found him in the foyer of the College Street building after midnight, according to a police complaint. He was pronounced dead a short time later at Jersey City Medical Center. Hudson Co…
Cherry Hill Man Sentenced In Murder Of His Ex-Wife: Prosecutor Cherry Hill Man Sentenced In Murder Of His Ex-Wife: Prosecutor
Cherry Hill Man Sentenced In Murder Of His Ex-Wife: Prosecutor A Cherry Hill man has been sentenced to 40 years in New Jersey State Prison for murdering his ex-wife, authorities said. On April 3, 2024, Philip Puche, 76, was convicted of first-degree murder, first-degree robbery, second-degree burglary, and weapons offenses in connection to the death of Nancy Kenny on March 15, 2021.  He was sentenced on May 15, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay. On July 19, 2020, at approximately 10 a.m., Puche, attacked his ex-wife Nancy Kenny just as she was entering her vehicle outside of her home in Audubon Park. …
Victims Held At Gunpoint During Coatesville Home Invasion: Police Victims Held At Gunpoint During Coatesville Home Invasion: Police
Victims Held At Gunpoint During Coatesville Home Invasion: Police Two people were beaten and threatened with a gun when a burglar broke into their Coatesville home early morning on Tuesday, May 21, according to city police.  Authorities said 40-year-old George Parks forced his way inside a house on the 700 block of East Chesnut Street around 3:30 a.m. One of the homeowners confronted him and they "fought for several minutes" before Parks overpowered the victim and held a gun to their head, police said.  The other homeowner "tried to help (...) by grabbing a firearm in their residence they had for protection," authorities said. Parks overpowered…
Montco Copper Thieves Used Bolt Cutters In PECO Station Break-In, Troopers Say Montco Copper Thieves Used Bolt Cutters In PECO Station Break-In, Troopers Say
Montco Copper Thieves Used Bolt Cutters In Peco Station Break-In, Troopers Say State police in Montgomery County are investigating a burglary at a PECO substation on May 8.  Two masked men used bolt cutters to gain entry to the substation at 444 Gravel Pike in Perkiomen, troopers said.  They then stole copper wiring from the loading dock, according to investigators.  Suspect one was 5-foot-11 and about 180 pounds with an average build, police said. He wore a gray hoodie with the hood cinched tightly around his face, black sweatpants, and gray sneakers.  Suspect two was 6-foot and about 200 pounds, also with an average build. He wore a black …
Suspect Nabbed In Stony Point Home Invasion-Robbery, Police Say Suspect Nabbed In Stony Point Home Invasion-Robbery, Police Say
Suspect Nabbed In Stony Point Home Invasion-Robbery, Police Say A 34-year-old man is behind bars after allegedly attempting to shoot a homeowner during a Hudson Valley home invasion and robbery. The incident occurred in Rockland County around 9:40 p.m., Monday, May 20, on Dickens Street in Stony Point. According to Lt. Greg Becker of the Stony Point Police, a man called police saying they needed help after someone tried to shoot him during a home invasion. Officers located a 64-year-old male victim, who said two men wearing ski masks confronted him as he entered his garage, Becker said. One of the men displayed a firearm, and during a strugg…
10 Guns Stolen During Burglary Of  Southington Firearms Business 10 Guns Stolen During Burglary Of  Southington Firearms Business
10 Guns Stolen During Burglary Of Southington Firearms Business An investigation is underway after 10 handguns were stolen from a Connecticut firearms business during a burglary. The incident occurred in Hartford County on Sunday, May 19, at Lock N Load Firearms, 1573 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, in Southington. According to Lt. Keith Egan of the Southington Police, officers responded to Lock N' Load Firearms for a commercial burglary. Video captured from inside the business recorded suspects entering the gun store through the business's front window, activating the alarm.  The business has reported a total of 10 handguns stolen, Ega…
Burglar Found In Closet Threatens Halfmoon Homeowner With Liquor Bottle, Police Say Burglar Found In Closet Threatens Halfmoon Homeowner With Liquor Bottle, Police Say
Burglar Found In Closet Threatens Halfmoon Homeowner With Liquor Bottle, Police Say A man broke into a stranger’s home in the region before threatening to harm the victim with a liquor bottle, police said. The Saratoga County incident happened just before 2 p.m. Sunday, May 19, in the town of Halfmoon. Sheriff’s officials said a woman called 911 saying she had found a burglar hiding in her closet after she arrived at her residence on Hudson River Road. The man threatened her with a liquor bottle before slapping her phone from her hand to stop her from calling the police, she told investigators. He allegedly then stole alcohol before fleeing the home. The woman, who has …