Retired UConn Prof’s Son Faces Bomb Charges Years After Dad Said He Gave Him Explosive Material Retired UConn Prof’s Son Faces Bomb Charges Years After Dad Said He Gave Him Explosive Material Retired UConn Prof’s Son Faces Bomb Charges Years After Dad Said He Gave Him Explosive Material
Retired UConn Prof’s Son Faces Bomb Charges Years After Dad Said He Gave Him Explosive Material A Connecticut man charged with making bombs after police searched his home during a domestic disturbance investigation was previously accused of making explosives in a 2010 case that led to his father’s arrest.  Aleksi Javanainen, 30, was arrested on Oct. 3 at his home on Hanks Hill Road in Mansfield. He was charged with illegally possessing explosives, manufacturing bombs, and three misdemeanor counts of first-degree reckless endangerment, Connecticut State Police said. According to his arrest warrant, police began investigating after a woman told troopers that Javanainen kept unlocke…
Convicted Stalker Terrorizes Woman With Diapers At Pennsylvania Giant: Police Convicted Stalker Terrorizes Woman With Diapers At Pennsylvania Giant: Police Convicted Stalker Terrorizes Woman With Diapers At Pennsylvania Giant: Police
Convicted Stalker Terrorizes Woman With Diapers At Pennsylvania Giant: Police A convicted stalker who repeatedly violated probation and parole frightened a 20-year-old woman by placing diapers on her car at a Pennsylvania Giant grocery store, prompting fears that she was being targeted for human trafficking or abduction, police said. Michael John Kent, 38, of Kennett Square, was arrested on Monday, Oct. 12, following the bizarre incident at the Giant supermarket at 3477 Lincoln Highway in Thorndale, according to Caln Township police and court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The woman arrived at the supermarket around 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, …
Severely Emaciated Dog Rescued From NY Home, Husband And Wife Charged: Authorities Severely Emaciated Dog Rescued From NY Home, Husband And Wife Charged: Authorities Severely Emaciated Dog Rescued From NY Home, Husband And Wife Charged: Authorities
Severely Emaciated Dog Rescued From NY Home, Husband And Wife Charged: Authorities A Long Island husband and wife were hit with animal cruelty charges after their dog was found severely emaciated, weighing nearly half his expected weight, authorities said. Michael O’Brien, 39, and Jenecia O’Brien, 37, both of Sound Beach, failed to provide enough food, water, and veterinary care for their dog, Kobe, from early this year into October, the Suffolk County SPCA said Tuesday, Oct. 13. Kobe, a 5-year-old Coonhound-Boxer mix, weighed just 37 pounds when he was brought for veterinary care, well below the expected 65 to 67 pounds for a dog of his breed and age, the SPCA said. Kob…
Worker Trapped In Asphalt Silo After Falling Backward At NJ Plant Worker Trapped In Asphalt Silo After Falling Backward At NJ Plant Worker Trapped In Asphalt Silo After Falling Backward At NJ Plant
Worker Trapped In Asphalt Silo After Falling Backward At NJ Plant A 26-year-old worker was rescued after he was trapped inside an asphalt bin in New Jersey on Tuesday morning, Oct. 13, authorities said. At 6:03 a.m., officers responded to AE Stone at 1435 Doughty Rd., after Cameron Briggs fell backwards into a recycled asphalt bin, Egg Harbor Township police said.  A partial collapse of the asphalt occurred and Briggs, a Mays Landing resident, ended up trapped in a seated position with his legs straight out and asphalt over his waist, police said. Workers called for emergency assistance after they spent 20 minutes trying to free him, police said. Br…
6 PA Teens Involved In Deadly NJ Turnpike Crash: 2 Dead, 4 Hospitalized 6 PA Teens Involved In Deadly NJ Turnpike Crash: 2 Dead, 4 Hospitalized 6 PA Teens Involved In Deadly NJ Turnpike Crash: 2 Dead, 4 Hospitalized
6 PA Teens Involved In Deadly NJ Turnpike Crash: 2 Dead, 4 Hospitalized Six Pennsylvania teens were involved in a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike that killed two of them and sent four others to the hospital, authorities said. The crash happened around 5:06 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, in the southbound outer lanes near mile marker 69.9 in Cranbury, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and New Jersey State Police Acting Superintendent Jeanne Hengemuhle said. The vehicle was carrying six people when it crashed, ejecting two occupants, a 19-year-old from Warminster and a 16-year-old from Hatboro, authorities said. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. The four…
18-Year-Old Fled From Cops: Bridgeton PD 18-Year-Old Fled From Cops: Bridgeton PD 18-Year-Old Fled From Cops: Bridgeton PD
18-Year-Old Fled From Cops: Bridgeton PD An 18-year-old Bridgeton man was arrested and charged after he fled from police during a traffic stop, authorities announced Monday, Oct. 12. At 1:18 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, officers conducted a motor vehicle stop near N. Laurel Street and E. Commerce Street, Bridgeton police. Mauricio Pablo-Mendez refused to stop and attempted to elude before stopping the vehicle and fleeing on foot, Bridgeton police said. Pablo-Mendez was arrested after a brief foot pursuit, police said. Pablo-Mendez was  charged with eluding, obstruction and resisting arrest, police said.
Selma Blair Seen In Court, Lawyer Provides Apparent Reason For Flight Arrest: Reports Selma Blair Seen In Court, Lawyer Provides Apparent Reason For Flight Arrest: Reports Selma Blair Seen In Court, Lawyer Provides Apparent Reason For Flight Arrest: Reports
Selma Blair Seen In Court, Lawyer Provides Apparent Reason For Flight Arrest: Reports New details are coming to light in the arrest of actress Selma Blair following an apparently bloody flight from Los Angeles to JFK Airport on Sunday, Oct. 11. The "Hellboy" and "Cruel Intentions" actress has been charged with two counts of assault for kicking a Port Authority Police Department officer following what was described as a bloody altercation on a flight from Los Angeles to JFK Airport on Sunday, Oct. 11, ABC News reports. Blair, 54, missed several doses of a "powerful" medication and hit her head before the ordeal, the New York Post reports citing the actress' lawyers. One attor…
Former NJ Assemblyman Arrested On Assault, Harassment Charges Former NJ Assemblyman Arrested On Assault, Harassment Charges Former NJ Assemblyman Arrested On Assault, Harassment Charges
Former NJ Assemblyman Arrested On Assault, Harassment Charges A former New Jersey assemblyman and mayor has been arrested on assault and harassment charges, jail records show. Reginald W. Atkins, 58, of Roselle, who previously served as the borough's mayor, was booked into the Essex County Correctional Facility on Monday, Oct. 12, according to inmate records. Atkins faces charges of simple assault for purposely or knowingly causing bodily injury, simple assault involving threats of bodily injury by physical menace, and harassment involving striking, offensive touching or threats, records show. The circumstances surrounding the alleged incident were n…
Three Injured After Home Destroyed By Fire: Woolwich Fire Company Three Injured After Home Destroyed By Fire: Woolwich Fire Company Three Injured After Home Destroyed By Fire: Woolwich Fire Company
Three Injured After Home Destroyed By Fire: Woolwich Fire Company Three people were injured after a fire destroyed a home in Swedesboro, Friday, Oct. 9, authorities said. At 3:11 p.m., firefighters responded to a house fire at 5 Merckling St. in Swedesboro and found a home engulfed in flames with thick black violent smoke, Woolwich Fire Company said. Firefighters immediately entered the home to locate a man trapped, fire officials said. Despite intense heat and smoke, a firefighter located the man in a chair, secured  him and removed him from the home, fire officials said. Firefighters gave the man fresh air, fire officials said. The quick action of…
Mother Grieves After 18-Year-Old Son Dies In NJ Mother Grieves After 18-Year-Old Son Dies In NJ Mother Grieves After 18-Year-Old Son Dies In NJ
Mother Grieves After 18-Year-Old Son Dies In NJ Jill Connors Dowdy is experiencing every mother's worst nightmare. Dowdy, a Palmyra resident, announced the unexpected death of her Shaun at the age of 18.  "He was only 18 years old. Just 18," Dowdy said. "He had his entire life ahead of him, so many dreams to chase, memories to make, and so much more love to give. Shaun was an amazing son, brother, grandson, cousin, boyfriend, and friend. He was so deeply loved by his family and by everyone who was lucky enough to know him." Dowdy said she was struggling to make sense of her son's death. "My heart is shattered into a million p…
Second Cornell Gang Rape Case Defendant Seeks To Remove Special Prosecutor From Case: Report Second Cornell Gang Rape Case Defendant Seeks To Remove Special Prosecutor From Case: Report Second Cornell Gang Rape Case Defendant Seeks To Remove Special Prosecutor From Case: Report
Second Cornell Gang Rape Case Defendant Seeks To Remove Special Prosecutor From Case: Report A second man accused in a high-profile sexual assault lawsuit involving Cornell University is seeking to remove New York Attorney General Letitia James from the criminal investigation, arguing that her public comments about the accuser raise questions about her impartiality as special prosecutor.  Winston Lee, one of seven former fraternity members named in the lawsuit, filed a motion in Tompkins County criminal court on Friday, Oct. 9, asking a judge to bar James from overseeing the investigation and participating in any future grand jury proceedings, NBC News reported. The filing com…
NJ Mechanic Killed In Crash Involving Teen With Extensive Driving Record NJ Mechanic Killed In Crash Involving Teen With Extensive Driving Record NJ Mechanic Killed In Crash Involving Teen With Extensive Driving Record
NJ Mechanic Killed In Crash Involving Teen With Extensive Driving Record Loved ones of a mechanic killed in a Thursday, Oct. 1 crash believed to have been caused by an intoxicated teen driver are working to keep his legacy alive. Michael DiTondo, a 56-year-old Hope Township resident, has been identified as the victim killed in a crash by 19-year-old Edward McVey, of Lower Township, the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office said, as previously reported by Daily Voice. DiTondo was returning from his campsite at The Race of Gentlemen racing event in Wildwoods, at the time of the crash, according to a GoFundMe launched after his passing. McVey's vehicle stru…