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Skate Blade Slashing Death Of Former Pittsburgh Penguin Adam Johnson Leads To Arrest In UK Skate Blade Slashing Death Of Former Pittsburgh Penguin Adam Johnson Leads To Arrest In UK
Skate Blade Slashing Death Of Former Pittsburgh Penguin Adam Johnson Leads To Arrest In UK A man has been arrested in the United Kingdom on the suspicion of manslaughter in connection with the gruesome death of former Pittsburgh Penguin Adam Johnson. Former Pittsburgh Penguin and NHL member, Adam Johnson, 29, died at North General Hospital in Sheffield England following a skate incident on the rink at the Utilita Arena during the Champions Cup Game on Oct. 28, according to a release by the South Yorkshire area coroner Tanyka Rawden.  Johnson was playing for the Nottingham Panthers in the Elite Ice Hockey League at the time of the deadly skating collision.  Matt Petgrave, 31, wh…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Suicidal NJ Man Who Turned Up In ER Charged With Shooting Bronx Uncle Dead Suicidal NJ Man Who Turned Up In ER Charged With Shooting Bronx Uncle Dead
Suicidal NJ Man Who Turned Up In ER Charged With Shooting Bronx Uncle Dead UPDATE: A Fair Lawn man accused of shooting his uncle dead in the Bronx earlier this month was being held on Riker’s Island after being extradited to New York from New Jersey to face justice, authorities said. Jonathan Mejia, 24, was brought from the Bergen County Jail to Bronx Criminal Court, where he was formally charged Wednesday with murder, manslaughter and weapons possession. Prosecutors said Mejia shot Daniel Valdez, 43, in victim's home near West 234th Street in the borough's Kingsbridge section after an argument got physical on May 2. Valdez had let Mejia in, then was shot in the …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Maryland Girl Faces Criminal Charges In Accidental Shooting Of Teenage Boy: Police Maryland Girl Faces Criminal Charges In Accidental Shooting Of Teenage Boy: Police
Maryland Girl Faces Criminal Charges In Accidental Shooting Of Teenage Boy: Police A 15-year-old girl faces manslaughter charges after shooting a 16-year-old boy in Oxon Hill, in what police believe was an accident, according to officials.  The juvenile girl was handling a firearm at a home in the 4900 block of Glassmanor Drive when it discharged, striking the teenage boy at around 6:00 p.m. on Jan. 26, Prince George's County Police said.   He was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead a short time later. Detectives believe the shooting was an accident and are continuing their investigation.

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by Joe Gomez
Police & Fire
Longawaited Charges Filed Against PA Police Officers In Killing Of 8-Year-Old Girl Longawaited Charges Filed Against PA Police Officers In Killing Of 8-Year-Old Girl
Longawaited Charges Filed Against PA Police Officers In Killing Of 8-Year-Old Girl Murder charges have been withdrawn for two individuals accused of killing an 8-year-old girl at a Delaware County football stadium last summer, and instead, three local police officers are accused of manslaughter. A.J. Ford and Hasein Strand were initially charged with murder in the shooting death of Fanta Bility near the entrance of the Academy Park High School football stadium on Aug. 27, 2021 in Sharon Hill.  Strand had fired shots toward the three officers monitoring the game, and the Sharon Hill officers -- Devon Smith, Sean Dolan, and Brian Devaney -- fired back, District Attorney Ja…

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by Cecilia Levine
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PA Dad Vaped THC Marijuana Prior To Crash That Killed 2 Children, State Police Say PA Dad Vaped THC Marijuana Prior To Crash That Killed 2 Children, State Police Say
PA Dad Vaped THC Marijuana Prior To Crash That Killed 2 Children, State Police Say Months after communities rallied for multiple injured people and killed children, charges have been filed against an uncle and foster parent who is responsible for a double fatal crash, according to Pennsylvania state police. Greg Nornhold, 35, of Mechanicsburg, was driving a Volkswagen Tiguan while under the influence of THC marijuana, at the time of crash on Interstate 81 on Aug 3, according to a release by Pennsylvania state police. Nornhold drove across the grass median of the northbound lanes into the southbound lanes colliding with a Ford F150 and Ford Focus, according to Pennsylvan…

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by Jillian Pikora
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NJ Man, 81, Killed With Ax, Grandson Taken Into Custody NJ Man, 81, Killed With Ax, Grandson Taken Into Custody
NJ Man, 81, Killed With Ax, Grandson Taken Into Custody UPDATE: Elmwood Park detectives signed murder and weapons charges against the grandson of a prominent borough resident who authorities said was killed when he interrupted a burglary. Jason Vicari, 21, of Wyckoff remained held in the Bergen County Jail following Tuesday's killing of 81-year-old Ronald Vicari. The younger Vicari was taken into custody following a brief SWAT standoff at the older man's Beechwood Avenue home. He awaits a first appearance in Central Judicial Processing Court in Hackensack on the charges filed by Elmwood Park police. Additional charges were expected -- among th…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Tox Tests Will Help Determine How Woman Dumped In Barrel On NJ Street Died Tox Tests Will Help Determine How Woman Dumped In Barrel On NJ Street Died
Tox Tests Will Help Determine How Woman Dumped In Barrel On NJ Street Died UPDATE: A man now jailed in Bergen County was seen entering a Manhattan building with a New York City escort a full week before her remains were found dumped on a quiet local street, court papers show. READ MORE.... ****** PREVIOUS STORY: With no signs of physical abuse to speak of, investigators need the results of toxicology tests to determine how a New York City escort from Connecticut whose naked body was found stuffed into a barrel on a quiet New Jersey street died. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella hasn't said whether or not the investigation into the death of Nicole Flanagan, 4…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Tox Tests Will Help Determine How Woman Dumped In Barrel On NJ Street Died Tox Tests Will Help Determine How Woman Dumped In Barrel On NJ Street Died
Tox Tests Will Help Determine How Woman Dumped In Barrel On NJ Street Died UPDATE: A man now jailed in Bergen County was seen entering a Manhattan building with a New York City escort a full week before her remains were found dumped on a quiet local street, court papers show. READ MORE.... ****** PREVIOUS STORY: A medical examiner was awaiting the results of toxicology tests to determine how a woman from Connecticut whose naked body was found stuffed into a barrel on a quiet Bergen County street a week ago died. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella confirmed the victim on Friday as Nicole Flanagan, 42, who was identified earlier this week by a family member who…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Bucks County Woman, 24, Found Dead In Miami Hotel Room After Being Drugged, Raped By Two Men Bucks County Woman, 24, Found Dead In Miami Hotel Room After Being Drugged, Raped By Two Men
Bucks County Woman, 24, Found Dead In Miami Hotel Room After Being Drugged, Raped By Two Men A 24-year-old Bucks County woman was found dead in a Miami hotel room after being drugged and raped by two North Carolina men, according to several news reports. UPDATE: Miami Spring Breakers Accused Of Drugging, Raping Bucks County Woman, 24, Held Without Bail Christine Englehardt, of Richboro, was visiting Florida and found dead Thursday morning in Albion Hotel, her father told NBC Miami. Evoire Collier, 21, and Dorian Taylor, 24, are accused of stealing Englehardt's credit cards and cash and using them during their trip to Miami, the news outlet reports. Surveillance footage showe…

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by Nicole Acosta