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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. …
Teen Murder Suspect Arrested In Marijuana Deal Turned Deadly, PWC Police Say
Another suspect has been arrested in the July 2023 killing of an 18-year-old man in Prince William County, police announced.
A 17-year-old boy from Stafford was taken into custody on Wednesday, May 22, police in Prince William County said.
The boy faces charges of murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, robbery, and shooting at an occupied vehicle, in connection with the July 18, 2023 slaying of 18-year-old Jayson Lewis, of Stafford, police said.
Police said Lewis died as the result of a marijuana deal gone bad on Big Crest Lane in Woodbridge. An acquaintance called po…
Bristol Man Admits To 37 Robberies Across State
A Connecticut man has admitted to committing at least 37 violent robberies across the state in 2022.
Hartford County resident Lonny Cross, age 45, of Bristol, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, May 21, for the crimes that ranged from Hartford to Fairfield County and one in New York in September and October 2022, said Vanessa Roberts Avery, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
According to court documents and statements made in court, Cross committed 37 robberies and attempted robberies of gas station convenience stores, mini-markets, and liquor stores in North Branford, Waterbury, Wol…
Robber Shot Dead, 2 Charged In Bailey's Crossroads, Cops Say
Police have announced the arrests of two men in a deadly Fairfax County shooting.
Alder Perez Argueta, 21, was trying to rob two people with Angel Romero Perez, 20, and Candido Perez Argueta, 25, when he was shot on the the 6000 block of Argyle Drive in Bailey’s Crossroads around 2 a.m. Friday, May 17, police said. He was taken to a nearby hospital and was pronounced deceased.
Angel Romero Perez, 20, of Bailey’s Crossroads, was charged with second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. He was being held at the Fairfax County Adult Det…
Woman Robbed Salvation Army, Assaulted Employee: Newark PD
A woman robbed a Salvation Army in Newark, assaulting an employee on Wednesday, May 15, authorities said.
At 4 p.m., police responded to the Salvation Army Thrift Shop and Donation Center at 74 Pennington St. in Newark on a report of a robbery, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said.
The woman attempted to leave the store with $100 in merchandise without paying for it, so employees locked the door to prevent her from leaving, Fragé said. The woman shoved an employee to the floor, unlocked the door and fled westbound on Pennington St., Fragé said.
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Norwalk Carjacking Suspect Nabbed In Waterbury
A man wanted for a Fairfield County carjacking and an attempted carjacking has been captured by police.
New Haven County resident Tyssan Woods, age 18, of Waterbury, was arrested on Tuesday, May 14, for the Thursday, March 28 incident on Westport Avenue.
According to Lt. Tomasz Podgorski of the Norwalk Police, the department received a call around 5 a.m., March 28, for an attempted carjacking at gunpoint in the area of Westport Avenue.
As officers were responding to the location, the department received a second call for a gunpoint carjacking of a BMW X3 in the area of Westport Avenue…
US Marshals Arrest Pair For Armed Robbery At Dollar General Store: Vineland Police
A pair of fugitives from Cumberland County have been arrested by U.S. Marshals for an armed robbery at a Dollar General store in Vineland, authorities said.
One of the suspects resisted arrest and attempted to disarm an officer, they said.
Tomas Cesareo and Lionel Z. Arrington, both of Millville, were arrested on Friday, May 3, Vineland police said on Friday, May 10.
They were charged with robbery, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm, false imprisonment, conspiracy, resisting arrest and attempt to disarm and officer, police said.
The robbery occurred at about 12:30 p.m. on Ap…
Middletown Sex Offender Headed To Prison For 'Severely' Beating, Robbing Man
A Hudson Valley Level 2 sex offender has been sentenced to prison for robbing and beating a man unconscious.
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Orange County resident David Johnson, age 47, of Middletown, was sentenced on Tuesday, May 7, to six years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision for the Sunday, March 12, 2023 incident, said Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler.
According to documents filed and statements made in court, Johnson approached a man entering a grocery store in the City of Mi…