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Robber With Twisted Nickname Learns Fate In South Asian PA Jewelry Store Heist Robber With Twisted Nickname Learns Fate In South Asian PA Jewelry Store Heist
Robber With Twisted Nickname Learns Fate In South Asian PA Jewelry Store Heist A Washington DC will spend nearly 20 years behind bars for his role in a violent string of armed robberies with very specific targets in multiple states, federal authorities announced. William Hunter, 28, also known as “Ill Will,” was sentenced this week to 228 months (19 years) in federal prison followed by four years of supervised release following a crime spree that saw him and others targeting South Asian jewelry stores in multiple states up and down the East Cost. The scheme - reportedly led by DC rapper Trevor Wright AKA "Taliban Glizzy -  landed the 15-member crew millions of do…
PA Felon Arrested After High-Speed Chase Across Multiple States PA Felon Arrested After High-Speed Chase Across Multiple States
PA Felon Arrested After High-Speed Chase Across Multiple States A Pennsylvania man with a lengthy criminal record has been arrested in North Carolina following a high-speed chase from the scene of an armed robbery in Georgia, the Iredell County Sheriff's announced on Monday, Oct. 28.  Patrick Terrell Brown, 45, of Harrisburg, had five active criminal cases in Dauphin County when he was allegedly involved in an armed robbery in Northern Georgia on Friday, Oct. 25. The getaway car fled across South Carolina and was spotted in North Carolina that evening.  The Iredell County Sheriff's said the following about the pursuit: "Deputie…
Red Lion Turkey Hill Armed Robber Sought By Pennsylvania State Police Red Lion Turkey Hill Armed Robber Sought By Pennsylvania State Police
Red Lion Turkey Hill Armed Robber Sought By Pennsylvania State Police Turkey Hill employees were held at gunpoint during a robbery on Wednesday night, Oct. 16, Pennsylvania State Police announced the following morning.  The armed robbery happened at the Turkey Hill, located at 346 West Broadway in Red Lion Borough, York County at 10:28 p.m., as detailed in the PA State Police release.  Investigators, who arrived shortly after the suspect fled, learned from the employees that the man "approached both cashiers while brandishing a firearm and demanding cash," as stated in the release. "After [he was] given a total of $214 from both drawe…
PA Robber, Child Rapist Nabbed By US Marshals In MD Found Dead In Cell PA Robber, Child Rapist Nabbed By US Marshals In MD Found Dead In Cell
PA Robber, Child Rapist Nabbed By US Marshals In MD Found Dead In Cell A robber — who was caught by US Marshals in Northern Maryland in July 2023 — has died in prison while serving time for raping a child, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections announced on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024.  Anthony James Raimo, 35 at the time of his arrest, of the 700 block of Harrisburg Pike, Dillsburg, was arrested on July 7, 2023, by the U.S. Marshals Service and the Washington County, MD Sheriff's Office, as Daily Voice previously reported. Raimo, now 37, was found unresponsive in his cell at State Correctional Institution in Houtzdale, PA, on October 8, 2024, accord…
Candy Store Killing: Cops ID Victim, 36, Gunned Down In Botched Philadelphia Robbery Candy Store Killing: Cops ID Victim, 36, Gunned Down In Botched Philadelphia Robbery
Candy Store Killing: Cops ID Victim, 36, Gunned Down In Botched Philadelphia Robbery The man who was shot in a Philadelphia candy store has been identified, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. Terrell Jones, 36, of the 1200 block of North Ringgold Street, was pronounced dead from multiple gunshot wounds at 10:24 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, police said. Police were initially dispatched to the scene at 10:11 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Jones had been inside the candy store located in the 800 block of North 40th Street when two armed men attempted to rob him, according to police. One of the men shot at Jones, fatally wounding him.  Jones managed to shoot back,…
Carjacking Suspects Flee Police, Crash Stolen Vehicle, Philadelphia Police Say Carjacking Suspects Flee Police, Crash Stolen Vehicle, Philadelphia Police Say
Carjacking Suspects Flee Police, Crash Stolen Vehicle, Philadelphia Police Say Three armed carjacking suspects got away from Philadelphia police after crashing the stolen vehicle during a chase, authorities said. On Tuesday, Sept. 3, at approximately 5:10 a.m., a male victim was approached by three armed males demanding he exit his vehicle, a champagne-colored 2017 Nissan Sentra, on the 6700 block of Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia police said. Shortly afterward, officers from the 12th District spotted the vehicle near Cobbs Creek Parkway and Cedar Avenue. A pursuit ensued, ending when the vehicle crashed into a vacant property on the 300 block of North Horton Street. T…
Philly Suspect Wanted In Armed Robbery Of Sony Play Station: Police Philly Suspect Wanted In Armed Robbery Of Sony Play Station: Police
Philly Suspect Wanted In Armed Robbery Of Sony Play Station: Police Philadelphia police have released the photo of one of three men allegedly involved in an armed robbery for a Sony Play Station, authorities said on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Kaleem Johnson was reportedly involved in the robbery on Thursday, June 27 at 2:14 a.m. on the 200 block of Queen Lane, in the 14th District, police said. He was not one of the men carrying a gun, they said. Three offenders forced their way into the property, of which two offenders had handguns. The offenders pointed their guns at the victims and fled the scene with various items. The offenders fled in a BMW SUV on Penn St…
Replica Gun Used In Armed Robbery In Kennett Square: Police Replica Gun Used In Armed Robbery In Kennett Square: Police
Replica Gun Used In Armed Robbery In Kennett Square: Police A 52-year-old man has been arrested for robbing a business with a replica gun in Chester County, authorities announced on Tuesday, Aug. 7. Salvador Lopez-Ortigoza, of Toughkenamon, was charged with robbery and making terroristic threats, among other charges, according to Southern Chester County Regional Police. On Tuesday, July 30, at 11:15 a.m., police responded to a report of an armed robbery at Latino Mex, 1001 W. Baltimore Pike in Kennett Square. The suspect displayed a firearm and demanded cash from the store clerk before fleeing on foot, police said. At approximately 1:30 p.m., an o…
Pair Injured In Philadelphia Shootings: Police Pair Injured In Philadelphia Shootings: Police
Pair Injured In Philadelphia Shootings: Police Two men were injured during separate shootings in Philadelphia overnight, authorities said. Philadelphia Police responded to Temple University Hospital for a gunshot victim who arrived by private vehicle around 12:15 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 5, at about. The incident occurred during a robbery on the 2800 block of North 22nd Street, in the 39th District. A 55-year-old black male suffered a gunshot wound to the right leg. He was placed in stable condition. The armed robbery suspects included two black males and three black females. Philadelphia Police responded to another person with a gun on th…
Gunpoint Robber Arrested In Palmer Township: Authorities Gunpoint Robber Arrested In Palmer Township: Authorities
Gunpoint Robber Arrested In Palmer Township: Authorities An 18-year-old is accused of an armed robbery at a gas station in Palmer Township, according to police.  Dylan Cham was armed with a handgun when he confronted a cashier at a Citgo on Old Nazareth Road on Monday night, July 22, investigators believe. He made off with an undisclosed amount of cash and fled on foot, township police said.  Cham was arrested on a warrant at his Devon Drive home late on Wednesday, July 24, according to officials. He's charged with felony robbery and was released after posting $100,000 bail, court records show.  His preliminary hearing is schedule…
Armed Robber Held Employees, Customers At Gunpoint: Philadelphia Police Armed Robber Held Employees, Customers At Gunpoint: Philadelphia Police
Armed Robber Held Employees, Customers At Gunpoint: Philadelphia Police A suspect in a pair of gunpoint robberies is wanted in Philadelphia, authorities say.  Police said the pictured man robbed two businesses within a week.  The first incident was at a restaurant on the 400 block of W. Girard Avenue on May 24. An employee said he walked inside, jumped over the counter, then pointed a gun at her while demanding money.  He fled before police arrived, PPD said.  Suspect footage PhiladelphiaPolice The second incident happened on the 2700 block of East Clearfield Street in Port Richmond on May 29, according to authorities.  The robb…
7-Eleven Armed Robbery Caught On Video In Bucks County 7-Eleven Armed Robbery Caught On Video In Bucks County
7-Eleven Armed Robbery Caught On Video In Bucks County Warminster police are looking for two suspects in an armed robbery. The pictured men walked into the 1483 W Street Road 7-Eleven just after midnight on Saturday, June 8, authorities said.  They robbed the clerk at knifepoint and made off with "various items," police said.  Authorities have released stills from the store's video surveillance system showing both suspects. Anyone who can identify them is asked to call Warminster police at 215-672-1000 or submit a tip through Crimewatch. 
Police Seek 'Armed And Dangerous' Suspect In Bensalem (UPDATED) Police Seek 'Armed And Dangerous' Suspect In Bensalem (UPDATED)
Police Seek 'Armed And Dangerous' Suspect In Bensalem (Updated) Authorities are looking for an armed robbery suspect in Bensalem.  Police launched a manhunt in the Eddington section of the township in connection with a Warminster theft on Tuesday afternoon, May 28, officials said. By about 3:30 p.m., police said they suspended their active search efforts.  The suspect is described as a black male in a black ski mask with black pants and a black hoodie. He was last seen near Brown Avenue and Forrest Avenue around 2:20 p.m., authorities said.  Eddington area residents should call 911 if they spot him.  One other person is alrea…