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2 More Nabbed In $57K Playland Plushie Heist, Vandalism Spree, Cops Say (Update)
Two more New Jersey men have surrendered to police in connection with the late-night break-in and vandalism spree at New York's Playland amusement park that caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage and left hundreds of stuffed animals missing, authorities said.
Connor Evancho, age 20, of Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, turned himself in on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Westchester County Police headquarters in Hawthorne, while Daniel Bracco, age 19, of Oakland, New Jersey, surrendered on Monday, Nov. 10, the Westchester County Police Department announced.
A third suspect, Anthony …
Playland Plushie Plunderer Caught: Teen Charged In $57K Burglary, Vandalism Spree, Cops Say
A New Jersey man accused of breaking into the Playland amusement park in New York, stealing hundreds of stuffed animals, and causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage has been arrested, officials said.
Bergen County resident Anthony Conkling, age 19, of Wyckoff, New Jersey, surrendered this week to Westchester County Police detectives investigating the overnight burglary and vandalism spree that hit Playland Park between Sept. 23 and 24, county officials announced on Friday, Nov. 7.
Conkling was charged with third-degree burglary and second-degree criminal mischief, both felonies…
Fires, Explosions Spark Large Recall Of Wireless Power Banks
More than 33,000 wireless power banks are being recalled after the lithium-ion batteries caught fire and exploded, causing $20,000 in property damage.
The recall affects about 24,000 ESR HaloLock power banks sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Aug. 14. About 9,900 portable chargers were sold in Canada.
The lithium-ion battery in the recalled units can overheat and ignite, creating fire and burn hazards. Waymeet Limited, the Hong Kong-based distributor, has received nine reports of the batteries catching fire and exploding. N…
Mini Fridge Fires Cause $700K In Damage, Sparking Massive Recall
More than 630,000 mini refrigerators sold at Walmart and Amazon are being recalled after dozens reportedly caught fire or melted.
Curtis International is recalling about 634,000 Frigidaire-brand mini fridges, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 24. The internal electrical parts in the fridges can short-circuit and ignite the plastic housing, posing serious fire and burn hazards.
There have been 26 reports of the mini fridges "smoking, sparking, burning, melting, overheating, and catching fire." Two people suffered smoke inhalation, whi…
Sacreligious Assault: Man Destroys Statues At Church During Service, Nassau County Police Say
A man stormed into a church service and shattered two religious statues, Nassau County Police announced on Monday, June 16.
Aldo Hernandez, 26, of Colonial Avenue in Mineola, allegedly burst into Corpus Christi Church at 155 Garfield Avenue around 5:02 p.m. on Sunday, June 15. According to detectives, Hernandez became irate during the service and caused a scene before heading toward the altar.
That’s when police say he violently shoved two religious statues, toppling and breaking them. The damage was estimated at $10,000.
No one was hurt during the outburst, and Hernandez was arrested at t…
