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FBI Issues Text Message Warning Amid Cyberattacks FBI Issues Text Message Warning Amid Cyberattacks
FBI Issues Text Message Warning Amid Cyberattacks Federal authorities are advising Americans to use encrypted messaging applications to protect their communications from potential foreign surveillance. The warning from the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) comes amid recent cyberattacks on major telecommunication companies. The Wall Street Journal reported that China hacked AT&T, Verizon and Lumen Technologies to spy on customers. Jeff Greene, executive assistant director for cybersecurity at CISA, told NBC News, "Encryption is your friend, whether it's on text messaging or if you have the capaci…
22-Year-Old Man Admits To Robbing Electronics Store, Fleeing To Westchester 22-Year-Old Man Admits To Robbing Electronics Store, Fleeing To Westchester
22-Year-Old Man Admits To Robbing Electronics Store, Fleeing To Westchester A 22-year-old man has admitted to taking part in the robbery of a Hudson Valley electronics store before fleeing to Westchester with the proceeds, officials announced. Manhattan resident Aguibou Karambe pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Aug. 6 in Orange County Court to second-degree attempted robbery in connection with an incident in February 2023 that happened in the village of Monroe, Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler announced on Friday, Aug. 9.  According to Hoovler's office, on Feb. 28, 2023, Karambe and three other masked men entered the AT&T store at 520 …
Northeast Philadelphia Thieves Steal $25K In iPhones: Police Northeast Philadelphia Thieves Steal $25K In iPhones: Police
Northeast Philadelphia Thieves Steal $25K In iPhones: Police Investigators are looking for a pair of robbers who took 23 iPhones from an AT&T shop in Northeast Philadelphia, according to police.  Authorities said the duo walked into the store at 3236 Red Lion Road just before 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 2.  They made off with $25,000 in phones then fled east on Calera Road in a white SUV, PPD said.  Suspect one is described as a black male with a thin build wearing a surgical mask., a black hoodie, black pants, and grey sneakers.  Suspect two is described as a black male wearing a surgical mask, a black hoodie with a white emblem …
Personal Info Of 73M AT&T Customers Posted To Dark Web In Massive Data Breach, Company Says Personal Info Of 73M AT&T Customers Posted To Dark Web In Massive Data Breach, Company Says
Personal Info Of 73M AT&T Customers Posted To Dark Web In Massive Data Breach, Company Says Personal information of millions of AT&T customers was posted to the dark web in a major data breach announced by the telecom company Saturday, March 30. The data set appears to be from 2019 or earlier, impacting approximately 73 million current AT&T account holders and approximately 65.4 million former account holders, the company said. "With respect to the balance of the data set, which includes personal information such as social security numbers, the source of the data is still being assessed," AT&T said. "Currently, AT&T does not have evidence of unauthorized acce…
Serial Burglar Stole Thousands In Merchandise From Bucks Businesses: Police Serial Burglar Stole Thousands In Merchandise From Bucks Businesses: Police
Serial Burglar Stole Thousands In Merchandise From Bucks Businesses: Police A suspect in Montgomery County is now also accused in a string of burglaries at Bucks County businesses, according to authorities.  Chiayi Chen, who is being held in Montco for burglary and related counts, is a suspect in three 2023 Lower Southampton thefts, said township police in a release.  Investigators believe Chen, 43, stole a $1,700 e-bike from Guy's Bicycles in Feasterville-Trevose on Aug. 24. A different bike, previously reported stolen from a Highland Avenue home, was found abandoned at the shop, police said.  Chen was captured on video camera stealing both bi…
Burglar Makes Off With Cash From Long Island AT&T Store Burglar Makes Off With Cash From Long Island AT&T Store
Burglar Makes Off With Cash From Long Island AT&T Store Police on Long Island are investigating a burglary of an AT&T store in which cash was allegedly stolen from the register. The incident took place in Riverhead sometime between 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, and early morning Wednesday, Feb. 14 at the store located at 1111 Old Country Road. According to Riverhead Police, someone broke the glass front door and removed $175 in cash from the register. At this time the department does not have a suspect description. Anyone with information is asked to contact Riverhead Police at 631-727-4500. All calls will be kept confidential. 
Widespread Outage Knocks Service To 73K AT&T Customers For Hours Widespread Outage Knocks Service To 73K AT&T Customers For Hours
Widespread Outage Knocks Service To 73K AT&T Customers For Hours Thousands of AT&T customers were experiencing an outage Thursday, Feb. 22. As of 9:35 a.m., 73,000 customers had reported an issue, according to Downdetector. The company said it was "working urgently" to restore service and encourages the use of Wi-Fi calling. Customers began reporting issues in the early-morning hours, but the issue lasted well into the afternoon for thousands, Downdetector shoes. The issue had resolved for most customers by 2 p.m.
Popular Bundt Cake Shop Replacing Jersey Shore Dance Studio Popular Bundt Cake Shop Replacing Jersey Shore Dance Studio
Popular Bundt Cake Shop Replacing Jersey Shore Dance Studio Nothing Bundt Cakes, the nation’s largest specialty cake company, plans to open a second bakery at the Jersey Shore. The newest bakery will be at Aldrich Plaza in Howell replacing the Howell Academy of Dance, a spokeswoman said. The chain of about 500 bakeries already has a shop in Toms River, Ocean County. Aldrich Plaza in Howell Levin Management Corporation Interior renovations are underway so it's too soon to project an opening date for the Howell location, she said. Nothing Bundt Cakes offers handcrafted bundt cakes in a variety of flavors and sizes, such as bite-sized Buntinis, m…
'You Need To Die' PA Man Threatens US Congressman: Criminal Complaint 'You Need To Die' PA Man Threatens US Congressman: Criminal Complaint
'You Need To Die' PA Man Threatens US Congressman: Criminal Complaint A series of threatening voicemails have landed a Pennsylvania man a serious charge from the United States Attorney’s Office, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice. Robert Lee Ingalls, Jr., age 61, of Mechanicsburg, is accused of leaving two voicemail messages "specifically threatened to kill a specifically identified United States Congressman" on the main congressional office answering system in Washington, D.C. Nov. 6, 2023, according to United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam in a release on Tuesday, Nov. 14. The United States Capitol Police investigated the case with assist…
Worker Electrocuted At AT&T Facility In Cambridge: Police Worker Electrocuted At AT&T Facility In Cambridge: Police
Worker Electrocuted At AT&T Facility In Cambridge: Police A worker at an AT&T facility in Cambridge died after being electrocuted early Tuesday, Nov. 7, authorities said. Responding officers found a 44-year-old Sturbridge man lying on the ground at 250 Bent St. around 8:30 a.m., according to Cambridge Police. He was rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said. “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of this contractor’s employee, and our thoughts are with this person’s family, friends and colleagues," an AT&T spokesperson told the Daily Voice. "We’re working closely with investigators and th…
$2.1M Home Planned By Morse Code Inventor For Sale In North Jersey (LOOK INSIDE) $2.1M Home Planned By Morse Code Inventor For Sale In North Jersey (LOOK INSIDE)
$2.1M Home Planned By Morse Code Inventor For Sale In North Jersey (Look Inside) A home planned by Alfred Vali, who invented the telegraph and Morse Code, has been listed for sale in Morris County.  The 6-bedroom, 5-bathroom home at 10 Franklin Pl. in Morristown, known as Highgrove Court, will cost you $2.1 million. 10 Franklin Pl., Morristown.Bryan Murawski In House Photography Designed by architect James Winthrop, Vail began planning the house for his wife Amanda before his death in 1859, though it was not completed until the 1870s, according to listing agent Lorraine First, of Sotheby's International Realty. “It’s a good illustration of the Gilded Age of Morrist…
Ex-Employees Of Franklin Lakes Cellphone Store Charged With Theft, Investigation Continues Ex-Employees Of Franklin Lakes Cellphone Store Charged With Theft, Investigation Continues
Ex-Employees Of Franklin Lakes Cellphone Store Charged With Theft, Investigation Continues Two now-former employees of a cellphone store in Franklin Lakes were charged with using customers’ information to steal from them, authorities announced. Franklin Lakes police conducted an “extensive and comprehensive” investigation over the past several months before filing theft charges against both Robert Q. Hansford, 28, of Clifton, and Haleem K. Mitchell, 25, of East Orange, Capt. Mark McCombs said. Mitchell, who’d worked with Hansford at TS Mobility AT&T on Franklin Avenue, also was charged with conspiracy, the captain said on Tuesday, July 18. Both were released pending court ac…
5 Nabbed For $60K Knifepoint Robbery At Long Island AT&T Store 5 Nabbed For $60K Knifepoint Robbery At Long Island AT&T Store
5 Nabbed For $60K Knifepoint Robbery At Long Island AT&T Store Five men have been charged with a knifepoint robbery at a Long Island At&T store, cutting a female employee. The incident took place in East Meadow around 4 p.m., Wednesday, May 24 at the store located at 2411 Hempstead Turnpike. According to Nassau County Police detectives, a 23-year-old man was working at the store when three men entered and punched him, and forced him to the floor. The robbers then forced the man and another employee, a 23-year-old woman, into the rear storage room by displaying a large handle knife and cut the female employee on her right pinky finger cau…
Violent Robberies: Man Gets 10 Years For CT, Western Mass Heists Violent Robberies: Man Gets 10 Years For CT, Western Mass Heists
Violent Robberies: Man Gets 10 Years For CT, Western Mass Heists A 23-year-old Connecticut man who admitted to his role in several violent armed robberies of AT&T stores will spend the next decade behind bars, a judge ruled on Tuesday, May 23.  Alex Josephs, of the city of Hartford, must also repay $298,073.86 to three Connecticut and Western Massachusetts stores he and his team of burglars robbed over the course of several months in 2021, the US Attorney for Connecticut said.  Josephs, along with Shaquille Raymond, Ronaldo Smith, and Deshawn Baugh, used violence to overpower employees at AT&T stores during their robbery spree…
Criminal Impersonation: CT Woman Used Stolen Debit Card To Go On Shopping Spree, Police Say Criminal Impersonation: CT Woman Used Stolen Debit Card To Go On Shopping Spree, Police Say
Criminal Impersonation: CT Woman Used Stolen Debit Card To Go On Shopping Spree, Police Say A 22-year-old Connecticut woman is accused of trying to take over a woman's financial life after someone stole her wallet, authorities said.  Litchfield County resident Audrey Bennett, of Woodbury, faces two counts of criminal impersonation and one charge each of identity theft, theft, and criminal attempt of larceny, Wallingford Police said on Friday, May 12. A New Haven County woman called Wallingford police on Jan. 17 after someone used her information to buy a new iPhone 14 from AT&T, authorities said. The woman told investigators that someone had stolen her wallet from her car…
NJ Tesla Driver Airlifted After Slamming Into AT&T Cell Tower In PA: State Police NJ Tesla Driver Airlifted After Slamming Into AT&T Cell Tower In PA: State Police
NJ Tesla Driver Airlifted After Slamming Into AT&T Cell Tower In PA: State Police A 46-year-old New Jersey man driving a Tesla was airlifted to York Hospital after crashing into an AT&T cellular tower along Interstate 76 in Pennsylvania, according to State Police in Newville.  Ashish Sonawane, of Livingston, was heading east through Blue Mountain Tunnel in Lurgan Township when he left his lane for an unknown reason while exiting the tunnel at 9:39 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023, as detailed in the release. He "struck a portable traffic trailer on the right shoulder" then rolled into the AT&T tower where his 2018 Y3 Tesla came to a stop, the police explained.…
Violent Robberies: 20-Year-Old CT Man Admits To Role In String Of AT&T Store Heists Violent Robberies: 20-Year-Old CT Man Admits To Role In String Of AT&T Store Heists
Violent Robberies: 20-Year-Old CT Man Admits To Role In String Of AT&T Store Heists A 20-year-old Connecticut man who pleaded guilty to several robberies of AT&T stores in the region where he and three others sometimes beat and pistol-whipped employees was the first of the crew to be sentenced this week.  Hartford County resident Deshawn Baugh of Hartford was sentenced to nine years in federal prison after pleading guilty to Hobbs Act robbery and one count of brandishing a firearm during a violent crime, the US Attorney for Connecticut said. He must pay $124,842.45 in restitution, the prosecutor said. Baugh, along with three others, went on a robbery spr…
New 'Digital Lab' Opens To Teach Online Skills To 17K White Plains Children Without Internet New 'Digital Lab' Opens To Teach Online Skills To 17K White Plains Children Without Internet
New 'Digital Lab' Opens To Teach Online Skills To 17K White Plains Children Without Internet Because internet literacy is essential to success in the 21st century, a new "digital learning lab" in Westchester County is aiming to teach these skills to children without regular access to technology.  The new learning lab, opened by both the Urban League of Westchester County and AT&T, is located in White Plains at the Urban League's headquarters at 61 Mitchell Pl., and will provide computers, digital education tools, mentoring, and internet access to children across the county, according to an announcement from AT&T.  The lab celebrated its grand openin…
Central Mass Man, 31, Killed In Car Crash Known For 'Living Life' To Fullest Central Mass Man, 31, Killed In Car Crash Known For 'Living Life' To Fullest
Central Mass Man, 31, Killed In Car Crash Known For 'Living Life' To Fullest A 31-year-old Worcester man who died in a two-car crash on his way to work last week is being remembered as a warm light who "would brighten up anyone's day," according to his friends.  "Randy was a dedicated son, brother and irreplaceable friend," a GoFundMe organized on his behalf reads. "He was indeed the glue and foundation for all of his friendships. Randy was a true believer of enjoying and living life to the fullest."  Words can’t express the pain and absence that I feel without you here anymore Randy Icey . I can’t and don’t want to... Posted by Shereese Agyemang on Sunday, Nove…
Customer Arrested For Armed Robbery At AT&T Store In South Jersey Customer Arrested For Armed Robbery At AT&T Store In South Jersey
Customer Arrested For Armed Robbery At AT&T Store In South Jersey There was an armed robbery at an AT&T store in Camden County, authorities said. On Monday, Oct. 24, at 8:18 p.m., Gloucester Township Police received a 9-1-1 call reporting a man with a gun at the AT&T store. The call then disconnected. Officers secured a perimeter around the store and immediately located the suspect and took him into custody, police said. An investigation revealed that during an argument, Nathan Jones, 20, of Philadelphia displayed a handgun and stole the employee’s cell phone as he was attempting to call 9-1-1.  A search of the area, where Jones was located …
Irate Man Attacks AT&T Employee In Central PA: Police Irate Man Attacks AT&T Employee In Central PA: Police
Irate Man Attacks AT&T Employee In Central PA: Police An irate man attacked an employee at a central Pennsylvania AT&T on Tuesday, Oct. 18, police say.  Camp Hill police were called to the "active assault" in the AT&T store located at 100 South 32nd Street around 5 p.m., according to a release by the department later that night.  The man involved was a customer who had become upset and "irate inside of the store," the police say.  He "assaulted an employee before leaving the area in an unknown vehicle," police state in the release.  Additional details about the man's description or the assault were not released.&n…
Three Charged For AT&T Armed Robberies, Pistol-Whipping Employee In Maryland: Police Three Charged For AT&T Armed Robberies, Pistol-Whipping Employee In Maryland: Police
Three Charged For AT&T Armed Robberies, Pistol-Whipping Employee In Maryland: Police Several people have been charged in connection to the robbery of an AT&T store in Rockville, authorities say. Jalonte Malik Cole, 27, Sammie David Smith, 28, and Rayvon Marquis Drayton, 25, are accused of the armed robbery of the store in the 12000 block of Rockville Pike that occurred Thursday, Aug.18, according to Montgomery County Police. The suspects entered the store shortly before 9 p.m., announcing the robbery by whipping a victim on the head with a handgun, police said. The suspects then forced employees into the back office and storage area of the store and demanded the employ…
Jersey Mike's, Starbucks Drive-Thru Coming To Jersey Shore Commons Jersey Mike's, Starbucks Drive-Thru Coming To Jersey Shore Commons
Jersey Mike's, Starbucks Drive-Thru Coming To Jersey Shore Commons Jersey Mike's Subs and a drive-thru Starbucks are coming to a Jersey Shore shopping center, the Asbury Park Press reports. The sub shop and coffee chain will be in a newly-constructed building at Whiting Commons off Lacey Road in Manchester, the outlet said. The new building also will include an AT&T store. The Commons area already features a Wendy's and Stop & Shop. Click here for the complete story by The Asbury Park Press.
Man Robbed While Working At Carle Place Store, Police Say Man Robbed While Working At Carle Place Store, Police Say
Man Robbed While Working At Carle Place Store, Police Say An investigation is underway after a man robbed an employee of a Long Island store. The robbery happened at the AT&T store, located at 239 Old Country Road in Carle Place, at about 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 20, according to the Nassau County Police Department.  Police said a man approached a 22-year-old man who works at the store and grabbed his bag. The suspect then left the store with the victim's bag, police said.  The victim followed the man outside, and the man pushed the victim to the ground, NCPD reported.  The suspect then fled the scene in an Audi A6, which …
Orange County Pair Charged With Burglarizing Wireless Stores Orange County Pair Charged With Burglarizing Wireless Stores
Orange County Pair Charged With Burglarizing Wireless Stores Two AT&T Wireless stores in Bergen County were burglarized by a Port Jervis pair – one of whom is already being held in Pennsylvania for another crime there, authorities announced Monday, Dec. 20. Lourriston Potter, age 39, was arrested at his home on Friday, Dec. 17 by detectives from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, Port Jervis police and the Pike County, PA District Attorney’s Office, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. His accused partner, Ricky Land, age 40, was served with a criminal complaint at the Pike County Correctional Facility, where he’s been held for an unre…
Four CT Men Accused Of Committing Violent Robberies At AT&T Stores Four CT Men Accused Of Committing Violent Robberies At AT&T Stores
Four CT Men Accused Of Committing Violent Robberies At AT&T Stores Four men are facing federal charges following a spree of violent robberies at AT&T stores in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts, authorities announced. Hartford residents Alex Josephs, age 21, Ronaldo Smith, age 23, Shaquille Raymond, age 23, and Deshawn Baugh, age 19, have been charged following the spree, which included pistol-whipping some employees while threatening others at gunpoint. Acting US Attorney Leonard Boyle said that an investigation by the FBI and local police agencies into a string of armed robberies at AT&T stores led them to identify the four as suspects. Acco…
Police Seek Suspect In Bethlehem ID Fraud Attempt Police Seek Suspect In Bethlehem ID Fraud Attempt
Police Seek Suspect In Bethlehem ID Fraud Attempt Police are seeking the public’s help tracking down a suspect who attempted to use a fake ID at a Bethlehem AT&T store. The suspect, pictured above, tried to add a line to an existing AT&T account and purchase an iPhone 13 at the Nazareth Pike store around 5 p.m. on Sept. 27, Bethlehem Township Police said. The suspect used a fake Pennsylvania driver's license for a woman in Germansville while attempting to complete the transaction, police said. The suspect then fled before police arrived and the transaction had been denied, authorities said. Anyone with information is asked to con…
PA Man Running For Judge Of Elections Charged By FBI For Role In Capitol Riot PA Man Running For Judge Of Elections Charged By FBI For Role In Capitol Riot
PA Man Running For Judge Of Elections Charged By FBI For Role In Capitol Riot A Lancaster County man who is currently running as a write-in candidate for Smokestown Judge of Elections has been charged for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot. Edward McAlanis of East Cocalico Township, has been charged with violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds along with knowingly entering a restricted building or grounds without lawful authority, according to court documents. McAlanis currently serves as chairman of the East Cocalico Township Recreation Board, according to the township website. McAlanis joined the volunteer committee of the East Cocalico Township …
Habitual Offender From Lodi Charged With Pre-Dawn Break-In At Prospect Park Takeout Joint Habitual Offender From Lodi Charged With Pre-Dawn Break-In At Prospect Park Takeout Joint
Habitual Offender From Lodi Charged With Pre-Dawn Break-In At Prospect Park Takeout Joint A Lodi career criminal with a rap sheet more than 15 years long was arrested after burglarizing a Prospect Park takeout restaurant before dawn Saturday, authorities said. Ryan Patrick Morgan, 34, has been arrested dozens of times in North Jersey since his 18th birthday, records show. Over that time, the tattooed ex-con has been busted in no fewer than seven towns on charges that include robbery, resisting arrest and aggravated assault on a police officer, as well as a string of drug court and probation violations. During a two-week span in 2017, Garfield police said, Morgan swiped a purse …
Police: Pursuit Of 3 Armed Robbers Ends In Getaway Car Rollover Crash On Route 22 Police: Pursuit Of 3 Armed Robbers Ends In Getaway Car Rollover Crash On Route 22
Police: Pursuit Of 3 Armed Robbers Ends In Getaway Car Rollover Crash On Route 22 Three armed robbery suspects were in custody after their vehicle overturned during a police pursuit Wednesday afternoon in Essex County, authorities said. A gunman demanded an employee of the AT&T store on the Morris Turnpike in Short Hills open a safe in a back room, while another man loaded 38 iPhones into a backpack around 3 p.m., Millburn police said. The men ordered a pair of employees and a customer into a back room near the safe, and stole the customer and employees' personal cell phone, too, police said. The trio fled in a silver vehicle, spotted heading eastbound on Route 22 i…
Suspects Nabbed After Armed Robbery, Crashing Into Police Cruisers In Western Mass Suspects Nabbed After Armed Robbery, Crashing Into Police Cruisers In Western Mass
Suspects Nabbed After Armed Robbery, Crashing Into Police Cruisers In Western Mass Multiple suspects were apprehended in Western Massachusetts following an armed robbery at an AT&T store, police said. The West Springfield Police Department received a report of an armed robbery from the AT&T store on Riverdale Street at 4:52 p.m. on Sunday, June 6. According to police, a patrol officer and narcotics detectives spotted the suspect's vehicle and attempted to conduct a stop, but the vehicle sped off and a pursuit began southbound on Riverdale Street. The pursuit ended at the Route 5 rotary in Agawam after the suspect crashed into multiple police cruisers. Police sai…