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3 Homemade Bombs Found In Worcester; Police Warn Of Unattended Items 3 Homemade Bombs Found In Worcester; Police Warn Of Unattended Items
3 Homemade Bombs Found In Worcester; Police Warn Of Unattended Items Worcester police say they have located three explosive devices throughout the city since they found the remnants of a small explosion last month.  Police learned of the explosion on Wednesday, June 19, at 185 Madison St. They found fireworks, a butane gas can, and projectile materials at the scene, the Worcester County District Attorney's Office said.  Officers found two other unexploded devices left inside coolers last month.  Related: Police Detonate Bomb, 'Energetic Material' At Haverhill Home Police are investigating who built those bombs.  Authorities ask residen…
Gotta Catch 'Em All: Pokémon Cards Lead Police To Man Detonating Homemade Explosives In MD Gotta Catch 'Em All: Pokémon Cards Lead Police To Man Detonating Homemade Explosives In MD
Gotta Catch 'Em All: Pokémon Cards Lead Police To Man Detonating Homemade Explosives In MD Investigators didn’t catch a Pikachu, Snorlax, or Eveee, though they were able to use Pokémon cards to help them capture a suspect exploding devices in Harford County. Pokémon cards proved key in a joint investigation between the Aberdeen Police Department, ATF, and Maryland Fire Marshal that led to the arrest of 34-year-old Jeremiah Burnette, who has been shaking his neighborhood with multiple explosions over the past several weeks, authorities announced. Police say that approximately 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 15, officers were called to the area of South Rogers and James Street in Aberd…
New Milford Resident Among Purported Trinitarios Members Seized In Massive NYC Drug Takedown New Milford Resident Among Purported Trinitarios Members Seized In Massive NYC Drug Takedown
New Milford Resident Among Purported Trinitarios Members Seized In Massive NYC Drug Takedown A New Milford resident was one of more than a dozen purported Triniarious gang members arrested in a lightning-strike series of raids on both sides of the Hudson River, authorities confirmed. Fentanyl and an unspecified amount of illegal proceeds were seized during the New Milford raid around 6 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, a source close to the takedown told Daily Voice. Meanwhile, in New York City, 10 accused members of the Washington Heights faction of the Trinitarios were nabbed as part of the operation, led by members of ICE's Homeland Security Investigations New York office and including t…
Former Northeastern Employee Charged With Fabricating Explosive Package Incident Former Northeastern Employee Charged With Fabricating Explosive Package Incident
Former Northeastern Employee Charged With Fabricating Explosive Package Incident A former employee has been arrested and charged in connection with fabricating an explosion package incident at Northeastern University last month, authorities said. Jason Duhaime was arrested at his home in San Antonio, TX for lying to prosecutors in connection with the incident that happened on Tuesday, Sept. 13, FBI Boston and US Attorney Rachael Rollins report. Duhaime was recently hired to work at the university as a new technology manager of the Immersive Media Lab, according to his Northeastern biography. Authorities said Duhaime made a 911 call around 7:30 p.m. saying he was injure…
Night Of Terror Leads To Host Of Charges For Fireworks-Wielding Maryland Man: Sheriff Night Of Terror Leads To Host Of Charges For Fireworks-Wielding Maryland Man: Sheriff
Night Of Terror Leads To Host Of Charges For Fireworks-Wielding Maryland Man: Sheriff A Maryland man did his best Terminator impression to avoid being arrested after allegedly shooting illegal fireworks at people and homes in Frederick County, the sheriff's office announced. Police had to go through extreme measures to apprehend Emmitsburg resident Aaron Dove, 43, who is facing a slew of charges following an early morning spree of mayhem, officials said. At approximately 1:15 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, members of the Frederick County Sheriff's Office responded to separate incidents in the 15600 and 15800 blocks of Old Frederick Road where there was a reported hit-and-run and…
3 Nabbed With 6 Guns In Hudson Valley, Police Say 3 Nabbed With 6 Guns In Hudson Valley, Police Say
3 Nabbed With 6 Guns In Hudson Valley, Police Say Three Hudson Valley men were arrested in a week and nabbed with a total of six guns. The arrests took place in Orange County during the week of Monday, Aug. 15, in the City of Newburgh. During an operation with New York State Police, the City of Newburgh Police recovered six illegal handguns from the area of 104 William St: According to Newburgh Police, the guns recovered included: Smith & Wesson .38 special air weight revolver Smith and Wesson .40 SD40 VE semi-automatic pistol Defaced 9mm Glock 43X semi-automatic pistol 9mm Glock 17 semi-automatic pistol Phoenix Arms .22 Caliber sem…
Ex-MD Sheriff's Office Staffer Conducted Alcohol Fueled 'Sleep Studies' Authorities Say Ex-MD Sheriff's Office Staffer Conducted Alcohol Fueled 'Sleep Studies' Authorities Say
Ex-MD Sheriff's Office Staffer Conducted Alcohol Fueled 'Sleep Studies' Authorities Say More victims of illegal "sleep studies" are being sought by Pennsylvania state police as of Friday, July 29.  David Clarkson McJonathan-Swarm, 74, of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, previously of Maryland was conducting the supposed studies "imbibing (victims with) alcohol and other drugs such as melatonin," state police say.   McJonathan previously worked at the Frederick County Sheriff's Office, according to his social media, although, it is unclear what role he held in the office.  He also was a television show contestant on "To Tell The Truth" and "Guest on What's My Line…
Danbury Mom Accused Of Killing 3 Kids Had Been Cited For Providing Illegal Day Care Danbury Mom Accused Of Killing 3 Kids Had Been Cited For Providing Illegal Day Care
Danbury Mom Accused Of Killing 3 Kids Had Been Cited For Providing Illegal Day Care The Connecticut mother who allegedly killed her three children before hanging herself was recently cited twice by the state for providing illegal daycare services. The apparent triple murder-suicide in Fairfield County happened on Wednesday, July 27 in Danbury, on Whaley Street. The children, Junior Panjon, age 12, Joselyn Panjon, age 10, and Jonael Panjon, age 5, were found by police after the department received a request for a welfare check from a distraught and crying person, said Det. Capt. Mark Williams. According to Williams, the three all appear to have died by strangulation …
Rowley Man Accidentally Sets Fireworks Off In His Apartment: Fire Officials Rowley Man Accidentally Sets Fireworks Off In His Apartment: Fire Officials
Rowley Man Accidentally Sets Fireworks Off In His Apartment: Fire Officials A Rowley man will be in court after accidentally lighting illegal fireworks inside his apartment last week, fire officials said.  An alarm prompted fire crews to respond to the area of 870 Haverhill Street on the morning of Friday, June 10, Rowley Fire Chief James C. Broderick and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey said in a joint statement. Witnesses reported hearing the sound of an explosion and heavy smoke but no fire was reported, officials said. Investigation revealed the man accidentally lit a 1.4G mortar shell firework inside his apartment, which caused damage to the flo…
Paterson Vice: Patrons Scatter At Barber Shop Turned Gambling Den, Illegal Nightspot Draws 500 Paterson Vice: Patrons Scatter At Barber Shop Turned Gambling Den, Illegal Nightspot Draws 500
Paterson Vice: Patrons Scatter At Barber Shop Turned Gambling Den, Illegal Nightspot Draws 500 Patrons of a barber shop turned after-hours gambling den scattered in all directions -- some of them stuffing cash into their pockets as they fled -- during a raid by members of Paterson's vice squad, authorities said. Meanwhile, in an industrial area on the city's south side, police responding to a large fight discovered a warehouse that they said two Glen Rock women had illegally converted into an event space -- complete with bar, DJ and no fewer than 500 patrons. Detectives who raided the 9J Barber Shop on Park Avenue seized $1,943 while arresting Maximo Beltray, 51, on charges of promot…
Fairfield County Teen Arrested For Selling 'Bombs' On Facebook Marketplace, Police Say Fairfield County Teen Arrested For Selling 'Bombs' On Facebook Marketplace, Police Say
Fairfield County Teen Arrested For Selling 'Bombs' On Facebook Marketplace, Police Say A Fairfield County teen was charged with allegedly manufacturing bombs after he was caught selling the illegal fireworks on Facebook Marketplace and police are warning anyone who bought them that they could cause “serious physical injury." Bryan Oceguera, age 19, of Stamford, was arrested on Friday, June 18, after Stamford Police received a tip that he was selling IEDs or improvised explosive devices on Facebook Marketplace. According to Sgt. James Comstock, commander of the Stamford Police Bomb Squad, the department received the tip on Wednesday, June 9, and began an investigation along wi…
Duo Charged For Illegal Liquor Sales At Area Club Where Two Were Fatally Shot, Police Say Duo Charged For Illegal Liquor Sales At Area Club Where Two Were Fatally Shot, Police Say
Duo Charged For Illegal Liquor Sales At Area Club Where Two Were Fatally Shot, Police Say Two Fairfield County men have been arrested for the alleged illegal sale of alcohol at an after-hours clubs where two men were gunned down last month. Josiah J. Israel, age 37, and Christopher Mojica, age 35, both of Bridgeport, were arrested on Wednesday, June 2 by Bridgeport Police.  The murders took place around 1:56 a.m., May 16, when police responded to the basement of the Temple of the Way - House of Worship on Main Street on a report of shots fired, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran.  Upon arrival patrol officers located 38-year-old Charles Dimples Barnes shot to death in the base…
Two Charged During Long Island Massage Parlor Raid Two Charged During Long Island Massage Parlor Raid
Two Charged During Long Island Massage Parlor Raid Officials on Long Island broke up an illicit massage parlor during a mid-afternoon raid, police said. After receiving multiple complaints from members of the community, Suffolk County First Precinct Crime Section officers launched a multi-agency raid at Eastern Xin Sheng USA Inc., doing business as Health-Enjoy Foot Spa on Deer Park Avenue in Deer Park at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30. Among those also involved in the raid were the Town of Babylon Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety, the Town of Babylon Fire Marshal, the Town of Babylon Building Inspector, and the Town …
Feds Bust Weed-Growing Ring In Rural Massachusetts - Seize More Than 4,000 Marijuana Plants Feds Bust Weed-Growing Ring In Rural Massachusetts - Seize More Than 4,000 Marijuana Plants
Feds Bust Weed-Growing Ring In Rural Massachusetts - Seize More Than 4,000 Marijuana Plants Two Springfield men have been charged in federal court in connection with a major illegal marijuana growing operation that spanned five properties in a rural part of Massachusetts. Weiqing Li, 41, and Li Qin Li, 48, were charged on Thursday, July 30, with manufacturing marijuana and possessing marijuana with intent to distribute, according to the Department of Justice Massachusetts. Law enforcement had been investigating the duo since July 2019, when they became suspicious of activities at certain properties in Monson and Palmer, court documents stated. When they executed a search warrant…
Thousands Of Dollars Worth Of Illegal Fireworks Seized In Westchester Thousands Of Dollars Worth Of Illegal Fireworks Seized In Westchester
Thousands Of Dollars Worth Of Illegal Fireworks Seized In Westchester Thousands of dollars worth of illegal fireworks were seized in Westchester after police received multiple reports throughout the county of booms and blasts in the middle of the night. The Yonkers Police Department - and other departments throughout the county - have been cracking down on illegal firework activity in recent days following dozens of complaints from area residents. According to police in Yonkers, during two separate investigations, officers seized more than $3,500 worth of illegal fireworks. Following the complaints, the Yonkers Police Department, Fire Department, and the cit…
130 Animals Seized In Illegal Union County Puppy Mill 130 Animals Seized In Illegal Union County Puppy Mill
130 Animals Seized In Illegal Union County Puppy Mill More than 130 animals were seized from an illegal puppy mill run from a Scotch Plains home that authorities said was in deplorable condition. Authorities charged Dominick Ciabattari, 60, with 10 criminal offenses and four disorderly violations -- and said they expect to add more -- after recovering two dozen cats, 71 Chihuahuas, 18 Golden Retrievers, 17 Pomeranians and 3 Pekingese dogs, officials said. They ranged from newborn to fully-grown, Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo and Scotch Plains Police Chief Ted Conley said in a joint announcement Wednesday. "The preliminary i…
Two More Paterson Nightclubs Smoked Two More Paterson Nightclubs Smoked
Two More Paterson Nightclubs Smoked Paterson’s crackdown on night spots continued when two gentlemen's clubs were raided before dawn Sunday. Police who hit Doctor's Cave at 1 a.m. smelled a strong odor of pot, Police Director Jerry Speziale said. The Grand Street club was the scene of a shooting and “the source of complaints from concerned citizens and other businesses -- specifically a significant number quality of life complaints for fights, loud music, and traffic conditions,” Speziale said. “There were 16 lit hookahs on the bar and the establishment was charging an entrance fee without an entertainment license,” he added…