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WATCH: Dad Holds 9-Year-Old Son Hostage at Knifepoint Before Tasered Arrest WATCH: Dad Holds 9-Year-Old Son Hostage at Knifepoint Before Tasered Arrest
Watch: Dad Holds 9-Year-Old Son Hostage at Knifepoint Before Tasered Arrest Disaster was largely avoided during a standoff in Maryland between police and a man holding his young son hostage at knifepoint. The Germantown father is behind bars after police said he held a knife to his 9-year-old son’s throat during a domestic disturbance that ended with him in handcuffs. Video has been released by the Montgomery County Department of Police following a brief barricade involving Dugan Gokhan, 47. Officers were first called at around 10:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, to the 19900 block of Stoney Point Way, where there was a reported domestic incident involving a chi…

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by Zak Failla
News
Videos Show Powerful Moment Edan Alexander Is Released Videos Show Powerful Moment Edan Alexander Is Released
Videos Show Powerful Moment Edan Alexander Is Released After 583 days in captivity, Edan Alexander is home. The Tenafly, NJ native was released from Hamas captivity on Monday, May 12.  Photos and videos show the 21-year-old IDF soldier being released to his family in Israel. Redemption of HostagesStaff-Sgt. Edan Alexander, reunites with his family at the initial reception facility. pic.twitter.com/PDp8uX48ce — Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) May 12, 2025 New Jersey native Edan Alexander is last American freed from HamasHe hugs his family draped in the Stars and Stripes holding Israeli flag 🇺🇸❤️🇮🇱 pic.twitter.com/iJeoBJkQFt —…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Friendly Fire Killed Officer Andrew Duarte In UPMC Shooting, York DA Says Friendly Fire Killed Officer Andrew Duarte In UPMC Shooting, York DA Says
Friendly Fire Killed Officer Andrew Duarte In Upmc Shooting, York DA Says West York Borough Officer Andrew Duarte was killed by friendly fire during the UPMC Memorial Hospital shooting, York County District Attorney Tim Barker announced at a press conference on Wednesday, April 30. Officer Killed By Fellow Police Gunfire Duarte, 33, died after being shot in the torso by another law enforcement officer during the chaotic shootout inside the hospital ICU on Feb. 22, 2025. He was wearing a ballistic vest at the time, but the fatal round struck an unprotected area, the York County Coroner confirmed. Shooter Killed By Police The gunman, Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, was a…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Fallen Officer Honored: Funeral For Andrew Duarte Livestreamed Today Fallen Officer Honored: Funeral For Andrew Duarte Livestreamed Today
Fallen Officer Honored: Funeral For Andrew Duarte Livestreamed Today The funeral for Officer Andrew Duarte, the Pennsylvania officer killed in the UPMC York hospital shooting, is being held today, and the service will be livestreamed for those wishing to pay their respects. Duarte, who was wearing a bullet-resistant vest, died from a gunshot wound to the torso, according to the coroner’s report. The brave officer sacrificed his life while responding to the violent hostage situation inside the hospital. The public can watch the funeral service live here. Duarte is remembered as a dedicated officer, a loving family man, and a hero whose actions saved lives …

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Man Threatens Woman With Knife Inside Her Western Mass Home: Police Man Threatens Woman With Knife Inside Her Western Mass Home: Police
Man Threatens Woman With Knife Inside Her Western Mass Home: Police A 21-year-old man is accused of breaking into a woman's home on Sunday evening, July 23, and threatening to stab her, police said.  Jada Lopez, of Pittsfield, is charged with home invasion though more charges may be forthcoming, Pittsfield police said.  Police received a 911 call just before 7 p.m. about a woman being held hostage at gunpoint. After a brief investigation, officers said that Lopez had broke into the home and threatened the woman's life with a large knife. This was not a random act, and police said there was no threat to the community.  Anyone with informatio…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Suspect In Custody After Hostage Situation In Central Mass City (UPDATE) Suspect In Custody After Hostage Situation In Central Mass City (UPDATE)
Suspect In Custody After Hostage Situation In Central Mass City (Update) A suspect is in custody after authorities responded to an active hostage situation where a person barricaded themselves inside of a home in Worcester, authorities said.  Officers were serving an arrest warrant for Edward Kloucek at his home at 5 East Kendall Street around 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27, Worcester Police said. Kloucek was wanted to not having a license to carry firearms and officers learned that he has a rifle in his possession.  Police confirm a hostage situation is ongoing at 5 East Kendall. Large group of officers outfitted in tactical gear on corner of Eastern Avenu…

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by David Cifarelli