Bohemia Bank Robbery Suspects Captured — And Charged In Three More Thefts: Police
Two people have been arrested for robbing a Long Island bank and three more stores across the region, police said Friday, Sept. 11.
Randy Hill, 48, and Donna Hovanec, 45, were cuffed Thursday, Sept. 10 and held for arraignment on first- and third-degree robbery charges, the Suffolk County Police Department said.
The two Bohemia residents were accused of four robberies:
Chase Bank at 39 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway in Commack on Friday, Aug. 14
Dollar Tree at 167 North Service Road in East Patchogue, on Sunday, Aug. 16
Dollar Tree at 2044 Route 112 in Medford on Saturday, Aug. 22
Starbucks a…
Willimantic Bank Robbery Suspect Caught 1 Minute After Alleged Heist, Police Say
An alleged Connecticut bank robber didn't make it far with his stolen loot as police caught him less than a minute after the heist was reported, authorities said.
Maurice “Archie” Wing Jr., 63, of Willimantic, was arrested Wednesday, Sept. 9, after a robbery was reported around 10 a.m. at Charter Oak Federal Credit Union in the 800 block of Main Street in Willimantic, police said.
Officers found Wing nearby after he matched the suspect’s description, Willimantic police said.
Wing entered the credit union and told employees that he planned to rob the bank, Clark said. The …
Rifle-Wielding Man, 20, Dies After Multi-Agency Chase On US 11: PA State Police
A 20-year-old man died after gunfire erupted during a police chase following a burglary investigation, Pennsylvania State Police said Monday, Sept. 8.
Scranton Police were investigating a burglary on Sunday, Sept. 7, in which Christian Santiago was suspected of stealing a .30-06 rifle from a relative’s home, troopers said.
After Santiago sent a family member a photo of the rifle and ammunition, the family member voluntarily went to police and obtained an involuntary mental health commitment warrant, according to state police.
Scranton Police tried to stop Santiago, but he fled in a b…
Former Fire Chief In Toms River, Cop Handcuffed Employees, Forced Sexual Contact On Them: AG
A 53-year-old former Toms River resident was indicted on charges he forced non-consensual sexual contact upon employees he supervised and colleagues, authorities announced Thursday, Sept. 3.
Robert Sinnott, was previously the fire chief of the Silverton Volunteer Fire Company in Toms River and retired Island Heights police officer, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. He was previously charged with criminal sexual contact and official misconduct, Davenport said.
He now faces charges of criminal sexual contact, official misconduct, and pattern of official misconduct, Davenport said.
An…
Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ
A Pennsylvania man who threatened to assassinate President Donald J. Trump and other U.S. officials has now been sentenced, federal authorities announced on Thursday, Sept. 3.
Shawn Monper, 33, of Butler, admitted in federal court to making threats to assault and murder U.S. officials and federal law enforcement agents, according to U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti.
Monper pleaded guilty to two counts related to threatening officials, and as part of his plea agreement, accepted responsibility for additional charges tied to his online activity on Monday, April 13, authorities said.
The case stems…
CT Man Took 'Upskirt' Photo Of Shopper At Edgewater TJ Maxx: Police
A Connecticut man accused of taking an "upskirt" photo of a woman shopping at a Bergen County TJ Maxx was arrested in New York and extradited to New Jersey, authorities said.
Edgewater patrol officers responded to the TJ Maxx at 477 River Road at approximately 6:31 p.m. Friday, July 10, on a report of a suspicious person taking pictures, Police Chief Donald Martin said.
Officers determined a man had taken an "upskirt" photograph of a woman who was shopping inside the store, Martin said.
Detective Hansen identified the man as Daniel Tivet, 45, of Colchester, CT, during the investigation, ac…
3 Men Charged In North Haven Undercover Child Exploitation Sting
Three Connecticut men were arrested after police say they were caught in an undercover online child exploitation sting
The North Haven police worked with federal, state, and local agencies to target adults accused of trying to sexually exploit minors online in a joint operation called "Operation Bad Decisions," which ended Friday, Aug. 28.
Officers arrested Johnathan Parra Gonzales, 24, of West Haven, Mohammadullah Majbor, 42, of New Haven, and Michael Ryans, 35, of Bloomfield. They were charged with commercial sexual abuse of a minor, risk of injury to a minor, enticing a m…
