St. Mary's County CO Accused Of Stealing Thousands From Inmate's Purse To Pay Rent: Sheriff St. Mary's County CO Accused Of Stealing Thousands From Inmate's Purse To Pay Rent: Sheriff
St. Mary's County CO Accused Of Stealing Thousands From Inmate's Purse To Pay Rent: Sheriff A correctional officer in Southern Maryland is facing criminal charges of his own for allegedly stealing cash from an inmate, authorities announced. A grand jury indicted Dayvon Maurice West, an officer assigned to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center, on theft and misconduct charges on Tuesday, June 23, according to the sheriff's office. Prosecutors say the case stems from the booking of a woman who arrived at the detention center on Friday, Feb. 28, with an envelope containing approximately $3,640 in cash inside her purse. According to the indictment, West was r…
Man Drove DC Woman To Temple Hills Park Before Killing Her, Police Say Man Drove DC Woman To Temple Hills Park Before Killing Her, Police Say
Man Drove DC Woman To Temple Hills Park Before Killing Her, Police Say A Maryland woman found shot to death inside a parked vehicle at a popular Maryland park wasn't alone that night, investigators say. Nearly two months after 38-year-old Juanita Frazier was found dead in Temple Hills, police have arrested the man they believe drove her to the park, shot her, and left her there. Prince George's County Police announced the arrest of 51-year-old William Jolly, of Clinton, on Monday, June 22, charging him with Frazier's murder. At around 10:15 p.m. on April 28, officers with Maryland-National Capital Park Police and Prince George's County Police responded to Oxo…
Woman Accused Of Injuring Child While Assaulting Family Member In Cumberland County: Police Woman Accused Of Injuring Child While Assaulting Family Member In Cumberland County: Police
Woman Accused Of Injuring Child While Assaulting Family Member In Cumberland County: Police A Pennsylvania woman is accused of assaulting a family member while he was holding a child, leaving both victims injured, police announced on Monday, June 22. Aubrey Maelee Shipe, 22, of Camp Hill, was charged with endangering the welfare of children, simple assault, and harassment following a domestic dispute on the 1000 block of Nanroc Drive in Upper Allen Township, according to police. Officers were called to the home around 6 p.m. on Friday, June 19, for an active domestic disturbance, police said. An investigation determined that Shipe assaulted a family member while he was holding a …
Man Exposed Genitals To Girls: Medford Twp PD Man Exposed Genitals To Girls: Medford Twp PD
Man Exposed Genitals To Girls: Medford Twp PD A man is at large after he exposed his genitals in Medford Township, authorities announced Wednesday, June 17, authorities said. At 1:23 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, officers responded to Bob Bende Park amid reports of a man intentionally exposing his genitals in front of girls during an athletic event, Medford Township police said. Anyone with information about the incident or the suspect, is asked to contact the Medford Township Police Detectives at 609-654-7375 or via email, [email protected].
Church Break-In, Home Burglaries Lead To Arrest In Central Islip: Police Church Break-In, Home Burglaries Lead To Arrest In Central Islip: Police
Church Break-In, Home Burglaries Lead To Arrest In Central Islip: Police A church and multiple homes were targeted in a burglary spree on Long Island before police tracked down the suspect, authorities say. A Ronkonkoma man is accused of breaking into multiple homes and a church during a burglary spree in Central Islip, Suffolk County Police announced on Wednesday, June 17. David Roman, 61, was charged following an investigation that linked him to a series of burglaries that occurred between May 28 and June 16, according to police. Third Squad detectives arrested Roman at the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision facility in Bohemi…
Cancer Couldn't Keep Her Away: Virginia Community Mourns Trailblazing Captain Becky Jones Cancer Couldn't Keep Her Away: Virginia Community Mourns Trailblazing Captain Becky Jones
Cancer Couldn't Keep Her Away: Virginia Community Mourns Trailblazing Captain Becky Jones Even cancer couldn't keep Capt. Becky Jones away from the people she spent more than two decades serving in Virginia. The Orange County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday, June 17, that Jones, a 26-year veteran of the agency and one of its most respected leaders, died after a battle with cancer. For many in the community, Jones was known as a trailblazer.  She became the first female captain in the history of the sheriff's office, the agency's first female SWAT team member, and its first female firearms instructor. But those who worked alongside her say her legacy reaches far beyon…
Deported Romanian Man Admits Illegal Return To US After Manchester Arrest: Feds Deported Romanian Man Admits Illegal Return To US After Manchester Arrest: Feds
Deported Romanian Man Admits Illegal Return To US After Manchester Arrest: Feds A Romanian man who was arrested in Connecticut with forged identification documents after he had been deported has admitted to illegally reentering the United States, federal prosecutors said. Ioan Rostas, 36, pleaded guilty Tuesday, June 16, and now faces up to two years in prison, according to the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut. He is scheduled to be sentenced on July 13.   The case follows a series of encounters with law enforcement that stretched across multiple states and ended with Rostas being taken into custody in Manchester. Prosecutors …
Jersey City Woman Drove Stolen Car, Assaulted Cops: Denville PD Jersey City Woman Drove Stolen Car, Assaulted Cops: Denville PD
Jersey City Woman Drove Stolen Car, Assaulted Cops: Denville PD A 23-year-old Jersey City woman was arrested and charged with driving a stolen car and assaulting police in Denville, authorities announced Monday. June 15. At 1 p.m. on Friday, June 12,  officers conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 46 after observing a vehicle being operated with a completely flat rear passenger-side tire that was falling apart, Denville police said. An investigation determined the driver, Jaelynn Richardson, was driving with a suspended license and the vehicle had been stolen out of New York, police said. As officers attempted to place her under arrest…
Drunk Driver Runs Out Of Fuel On Sprain Brook Parkway, Then Arrested In Yonkers: Police Drunk Driver Runs Out Of Fuel On Sprain Brook Parkway, Then Arrested In Yonkers: Police
Drunk Driver Runs Out Of Fuel On Sprain Brook Parkway, Then Arrested In Yonkers: Police A New Jersey man who ran out of gas on a parkway in Westchester County, NY, was arrested after troopers responding to check on his welfare said they found him drunk behind the wheel.  Passaic County resident Belvis Colon, 47, was arrested on Saturday, June 13, following a welfare check a little after 2 a.m. on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Yonkers, New York State Police announced on Monday, June 15.  According to police, at around 2:08 a.m. on the day of Colon's arrest, troopers found a Subaru out of gas and parked on the shoulder of the southbound Sprain Brook Parkway in the a…
5 Overdoses, 1 Fatal In 24 Hours In Cape May County: Prosecutor 5 Overdoses, 1 Fatal In 24 Hours In Cape May County: Prosecutor
5 Overdoses, 1 Fatal In 24 Hours In Cape May County: Prosecutor Cape May County is grappling with five overdoses over a 24-hour span last week, authorities said. The overdoses occurred between Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland said. One of the overdoses was fatal, authorities said, Sutherland said. It is not confirmed if there is a connection between the five overdoses, Sutherland said.  Law enforcement is seeing adulteration of the street drug supply, specifically suspected heroin and fentanyl, where the overall toxicity is unknown and potentially lethal, Sutherland said. …
Major Retailers Now Using License Plate Readers In Parking Lots: What To Know Major Retailers Now Using License Plate Readers In Parking Lots: What To Know
Major Retailers Now Using License Plate Readers In Parking Lots: What To Know A quick shopping trip may now leave behind more than a receipt. Automated license plate readers are being used in parking lots at some major retailers, including Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, Target, and Costco, according to multiple reports. The systems, known as ALPRs, use cameras and software to capture license plate numbers from vehicles as they enter, leave, or pass through parking areas. Retailers say the technology is being used for security, theft prevention, and public safety. Privacy advocates say shoppers may not know when their plate is being scanned, how long the data is kept, …
4 CT Men Who Tried To Have Sex With Minors Caught In Undercover Norwalk Police Sting: Cops 4 CT Men Who Tried To Have Sex With Minors Caught In Undercover Norwalk Police Sting: Cops
4 CT Men Who Tried To Have Sex With Minors Caught In Undercover Norwalk Police Sting: Cops Four Connecticut men were arrested this week after investigators posed as underage teenagers as part of a child predator sting targeting adults accused of trying to have sex with minors, authorities said. The undercover operation concluded Friday, June 12, after Norwalk police posted advertisements on dating websites and social media platforms. Officers posed as 15-year-old boys and girls online, investigators said.  Four men responded to the postings and were arrested, Norwalk police said.  Those charged were: Luis Figueroa, 38, of Norwalk, was charged with criminal attempt at…