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Third Time's The Charm? Drunk Driver Nabbed In Lowe's Parking Lot In Stafford: Sheriff Third Time's The Charm? Drunk Driver Nabbed In Lowe's Parking Lot In Stafford: Sheriff
Third Time's The Charm? Drunk Driver Nabbed In Lowe's Parking Lot In Stafford: Sheriff A Virginia man spent Christmas behind bars after getting his third DUI in a Lowe's parking lot after passing out behind the wheel with his car still running, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. Triangle resident Gregory Thomas, 37, found himself in a familiar position following a strange incident that played out on Christmas Eve outside the business. Deputies responded around 5:10 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24 to the Stafford Market Place after a concerned citizen flagged down a deputy who reportedly appeared intoxicated while driving a Nissan and parking it on the curb in front o…
Pedestrian Killed In Christmas Day Hit-And-Run: Philadelphia Police Pedestrian Killed In Christmas Day Hit-And-Run: Philadelphia Police
Pedestrian Killed In Christmas Day Hit-And-Run: Philadelphia Police A man in his 40s was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Snyder Avenue in Philadelphia’s 3rd District, police announced on Wednesday, Dec. 25 at 9:35 p.m. The pedestrian was walking in the bike lane on the 3XX block of Snyder Avenue when he was struck by an unknown tan sedan traveling eastbound, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. The driver fled the scene, continuing eastbound on Snyder Avenue, police said. Medics from the Philadelphia Fire Department pronounced the man dead at the scene at 9:40 p.m. The crash scene was held for an investigation by the Crash Investigation Di…
Firefighter Injured Battling Junkyard Blaze Near Marlboro Shopping Center (PHOTOS) Firefighter Injured Battling Junkyard Blaze Near Marlboro Shopping Center (PHOTOS)
Firefighter Injured Battling Junkyard Blaze Near Marlboro Shopping Center (Photos) A firefighter was injured while battling a massive blaze involving 8-9 burning vehicles at a junkyard near a Marlboro shopping center on Saturday morning, Dec. 21, officials said. Crews were initially dispatched around 8:13 a.m. to a reported structure fire at Texas Road and Route 9. Upon arrival, Morganville Fire Chief 28-2-66 reported a visible column of smoke, later confirming the fire was outside the building in an adjacent junkyard. After gaining access to the gated area, firefighters discovered several vehicles engulfed in flames, with hazardous fluids leaking from the wreckage. The S…
How To Help Lyndhurst Family Displaced By Pre-Christmas Fire: Donation Drive Set How To Help Lyndhurst Family Displaced By Pre-Christmas Fire: Donation Drive Set
How To Help Lyndhurst Family Displaced By Pre-Christmas Fire: Donation Drive Set The Lyndhurst community is coming together to support a family of six who lost their home to a fire on Friday, Dec. 20 (scroll down for the original news story on the fire).  The event, organized by Nicole Ward, will take place on Sunday, Dec. 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Trina's Treats in Lyndhurst. Organizers are requesting gift cards to stores like ShopRite, Walmart, TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, Target, and Kohl’s.  Winter clothing donations for the family—which includes parents and four children—are also being accepted. "This family has four kids and deserves to not miss out on Christmas j…
Couple Married 63 Years Killed In Crash Lands High Hatfield Driver Homicide Charge: DA Couple Married 63 Years Killed In Crash Lands High Hatfield Driver Homicide Charge: DA
Couple Married 63 Years Killed In Crash Lands High Hatfield Driver Homicide Charge: DA A Harleysville man is facing homicide by vehicle charges after a DUI crash killed a beloved Hatfield Township couple who had been married for 63 years, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Hatfield Township Police Chief William J. Tierney announced Thursday, Dec. 19. Michael Lennon, 21, was arrested following the June 8, crash at the intersection of Bergey Road and Bethlehem Pike, which left Jaime Burgos, 86, and Eva Burgos, 79, fatally injured, officials said. The couple, who were married in 1961, were remembered for their devotion to family and their community. Jaime, a…
Neptune Man Caught After Bold Spring Lake Break-In Spree, Police Say Neptune Man Caught After Bold Spring Lake Break-In Spree, Police Say
Neptune Man Caught After Bold Spring Lake Break-In Spree, Police Say A Neptune man was accused of trying to break into several homes and a vehicle in Spring Lake, authorities said. Edward Leo, 57, was facing eight charges in the case, the Spring Lake Police Department said in a news release on Wednesday, Dec. 18. A Monmouth Avenue resident reported an unknown man attempting to break into his home just after midnight on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Sea Girt and Spring Lake Heights officers quickly responded, along with a Bradley Beach K-9 unit. Investigators said the suspect also tried to enter another nearby home and rummaged through at least one unlocked ve…
Eastern Shore Drug Ring Crumbled: Cocaine, Fentanyl, And Firearms Seized: Maryland State Police Eastern Shore Drug Ring Crumbled: Cocaine, Fentanyl, And Firearms Seized: Maryland State Police
Eastern Shore Drug Ring Crumbled: Cocaine, Fentanyl, And Firearms Seized: Maryland State Police Nearly 40 people accused of running a large-scale drug-trafficking ring on Maryland’s Eastern Shore were indicted following a massive five-month investigation by local, state, and federal law enforcement, authorities announced. The operation, led by Wicomico Narcotics—a collaboration between the Maryland State Police, Fruitland Police Department, Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office, and the Drug Enforcement Administration—dismantled a network accused of distributing cocaine, fentanyl, and other drugs across Wicomico, Dorchester, and Baltimore counties. Search warrants executed in Augu…
Police Identify 52-Year-Old Sterling Motorcyclist Killed In Crash At Leesburg Intersection Police Identify 52-Year-Old Sterling Motorcyclist Killed In Crash At Leesburg Intersection
Police Identify 52-Year-Old Sterling Motorcyclist Killed In Crash At Leesburg Intersection A Sterling man has died following a tragic crash involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle at a Leesburg intersection, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO). Members of the sheriff's office were called at around 1 p.m. on Dec. 10 at the intersection of Fort Evans Road NE and Forest Spring Drive in Leesburg to investigate the reported crash. The motorcyclist, identified as 52-year-old Ijaumaa Malik McCutcheon, was rushed to an area hospital on Tuesday afternoon, where he later died from injuries sustained in the crash, officials confirmed. The driver of the second veh…
Chainsaw-Wielding Quakertown Man Vandalizes Property: PA State Police Chainsaw-Wielding Quakertown Man Vandalizes Property: PA State Police
Chainsaw-Wielding Quakertown Man Vandalizes Property: PA State Police A Quakertown man is accused of wielding a chainsaw and causing more than $1,500 in damage to a building and vehicle in Milford Township, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, Dec. 9. Eric Trainer, 51, was arrested after troopers responded to Brick Tavern Road in Milford Township, Bucks County, where he allegedly vandalized a building and a vehicle with a chainsaw at 7:21 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 4, according to state police. Trainer damaged a window valued at $500, an exterior door valued at $1,000, and a 2003 General Motors Corp. vehicle, police said. He was charged with criminal m…
12-Year-Old Bicyclist Struck By Vehicle In Camp Hill Intersection: Police 12-Year-Old Bicyclist Struck By Vehicle In Camp Hill Intersection: Police
12-Year-Old Bicyclist Struck By Vehicle In Camp Hill Intersection: Police A 12-year-old bicyclist suffered minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Camp Hill, police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The collision happened at the intersection of N. 29th Street and Logan Street at about 3:02 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, according to the Camp Hill Police Department. Police determined that the bicyclist was traveling south on N. 29th Street and entered the intersection in the path of an eastbound vehicle, resulting in the crash, authorities said. The child was transported to a local hospital with suspected minor injuries, police added. Parents are urged to …
Sheriff Calls $2M Drug Bust Historic As St. Mary’s Deputies Dismantle Trafficking Operation Sheriff Calls $2M Drug Bust Historic As St. Mary’s Deputies Dismantle Trafficking Operation
Sheriff Calls $2M Drug Bust Historic As St. Mary’s Deputies Dismantle Trafficking Operation In the largest drug seizure in St. Mary’s County history, deputies uncovered over $2 million worth of narcotics during a massive operation targeting high-level drug trafficking in Southern Maryland, according to authorities. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday that detectives arrested Antwian Marquis Johnson, 38, and Shannon Marie Johnson, 37, both of Great Mills, during a raid on Dec. 5. following an undercover probe into drug trafficking.  Deputies executed search warrants at two residences in Great Mills and Hollywood, where they seized approximately 47 pounds…
Newark Man Gets 5+ Years For Running Phony Car Ring That Netted $285K: Feds Newark Man Gets 5+ Years For Running Phony Car Ring That Netted $285K: Feds
Newark Man Gets 5+ Years For Running Phony Car Ring That Netted $285K: Feds A Newark man was recently sentenced to 70 months in prison for running a multistate car theft and fraud operation that defrauded victims of more than $285,000, authorities said. Warren Guerrier, 47,  had previously pleaded guilty in Newark federal court to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, US Attorney Phillip Sellinger said. From November 2016 to June 2020, Guerrier led a scheme to steal vehicles, fabricate titles, and sell them to unsuspecting buyers, Sellinger said. Guerrier and his accomplices tracked vehicles, photographed them, and advertised them online. Buyers were given fake cer…
Flash Freeze, Snow Squalls To Hit PA: PennDOT Implements Restrictions, Crews On Patrol Flash Freeze, Snow Squalls To Hit PA: PennDOT Implements Restrictions, Crews On Patrol
Flash Freeze, Snow Squalls To Hit PA: PennDOT Implements Restrictions, Crews On Patrol PennDOT is preparing for a dangerous winter storm set to bring snow squalls, icy roads, and potential flash freeze conditions across Pennsylvania starting early Thursday, Dec. 5. Crews will begin road patrols as early as midnight in some areas, and vehicle restrictions will go into effect to ensure safety. Early Patrols and No Pretreatment Crews in Dauphin County will begin operations at 12 a.m., with other counties in the region starting patrols at 4 a.m., according to PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler. Due to forecasts predicting initial rainfall, PennDOT will not pretreat roads, a…
UPDATE: Long Branch Man Killed On Bicycle Near West Long Branch Intersection Identified UPDATE: Long Branch Man Killed On Bicycle Near West Long Branch Intersection Identified
Update: Long Branch Man Killed On Bicycle Near West Long Branch Intersection Identified Authorities have identified the bicyclist who died when an SUV struck him in West Long Branch. John Martin of Long Branch was killed in the crash, a Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office spokesperson said on Tuesday, Dec. 3. He was 55 years old. West Long Branch police responded to the scene near the intersection of Route 36 and Monmouth Road just after 9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30. Paramedics rushed Martin to Monmouth Medical Center and he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the Long Branch hospital. The 18-year-old Tinton Falls man who drove a 2018 Range Rover …
Body Found Near Parked Car On I-95 In Delaware County: State Police Body Found Near Parked Car On I-95 In Delaware County: State Police
Body Found Near Parked Car On I-95 In Delaware County: State Police A 66-year-old man was found dead beside a parked vehicle along I-95 Southbound in Upper Chichester Township, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Thursday, Nov. 28. The discovery was made at approximately 9:42 p.m. near mile marker 1.2, according to a release from Troop K — Media. Troopers arrived to find the man, who was from Brookhaven, PA, deceased next to the vehicle. Authorities said there were no signs of foul play or criminal activity observed at the scene. The man’s identity is being withheld until his next of kin is notified, troopers noted. Investigators are asking anyone with …
Tractor Truck, Range Rover Among Vehicles Up For Grabs At Suffolk County Police Auction Tractor Truck, Range Rover Among Vehicles Up For Grabs At Suffolk County Police Auction
Tractor Truck, Range Rover Among Vehicles Up For Grabs At Suffolk County Police Auction If your holiday shopping list includes a new car, this could be the auction for you. The Suffolk County Police Department will hold its next impound auction on Saturday, Dec. 7. Among the more than 80 vehicles up for grabs are a tractor truck, a box truck, and a Range Rover SUV, according to photos shared by the agency. Attendees can also bid on several motorcycles. The auction will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, rain or shine, at the department’s impound yard, located in Westhampton at 100 Old Country Road. All vehicles will start with a minimum bid of $500 and are sold as-is. A preview of th…
Pedestrian Pinned By Car In Denville Acme Parking Lot: Police Pedestrian Pinned By Car In Denville Acme Parking Lot: Police
Pedestrian Pinned By Car In Denville Acme Parking Lot: Police A pedestrian was hospitalized after being run over by a vehicle in the parking lot of a Morris County supermarket Sunday morning, Dec. 1, police said. The vehicle was pulling out of a spot in the Acme parking lot on E. Main Street in Denville, when they drove over the female pedestrian and came to a stop, with the pedestrian underneath the vehicle, Denville Police Capt. Scott Welsch said. The pedestrian was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The incident is under investigation.
Dirt Bikes Stolen From PA Garage Possibly Taken To MD: State Police Dirt Bikes Stolen From PA Garage Possibly Taken To MD: State Police
Dirt Bikes Stolen From PA Garage Possibly Taken To MD: State Police Multiple dirt bikes were stolen from a detached garage in Codorus Township, York County, state police announced on Thursday, Nov. 21. The theft occurred on the 400 block of Huffmanville Road between midnight and 4 a.m. on Nov. 21, according to investigators with the York Patrol Unit. One of the stolen bikes was later found abandoned in a nearby cornfield, police said. Witnesses reported seeing two vehicles involved in the theft: a white or silver Chevrolet pickup truck from 2000 to 2010 with an extended cab, a short bed, ladder racks, poor condition, and a newer white Honda Accord or Civic.…
Man Dragged From Vehicle After Being Robbed At Linthicum Motel: Police Man Dragged From Vehicle After Being Robbed At Linthicum Motel: Police
Man Dragged From Vehicle After Being Robbed At Linthicum Motel: Police A man was injured after being robbed and dragged by a vehicle outside a Motel 6 in Anne Arundel County late Wednesday night, police said. Officers responded to the Motel 6 on Raynor Avenue in Linthicum at around 11:20 p.m. on Nov. 20 for a reported citizen robbery. According to investigators, a 44-year-old man was approached by three suspects who demanded cash, with one of them deliberately bumping into the victim before rifling through his pockets and stealing money. Police say that the suspects then got into a vehicle to flee the scene, though the victim was not done fighting.  The…
Four Hospitalized In Head-On Multi-Vehicle Crash: PA State Police Four Hospitalized In Head-On Multi-Vehicle Crash: PA State Police
Four Hospitalized In Head-On Multi-Vehicle Crash: PA State Police Four people were hospitalized following a head-on crash involving four vehicles in Adams County on Tuesday, Nov. 19, Pennsylvania State Police announced. The crash happened on State Route 94, also known as Carlisle Pike, near Hershey Heights at 5:39 p.m., according to PA State Police in Gettysburg. A southbound vehicle crossed into the center lane, striking a northbound vehicle head-on, police said. Both vehicles then spun out, hitting two additional vehicles before coming to rest against a guardrail. The driver of the vehicle struck head-on suffered severe injuries and trauma, police said…
Three Garfield Officers Struck By Fleeing Vehicle: Prosecutor Three Garfield Officers Struck By Fleeing Vehicle: Prosecutor
Three Garfield Officers Struck By Fleeing Vehicle: Prosecutor Three Garfield police officers were injured late Sunday night, Nov. 17, when vehicles fleeing a scene struck two of them and a police SUV over the weekend, authorities said. The incident began around 11:30 p.m. when Garfield officers responded to reports of suspicious individuals wearing masks in the 400 block of River Drive, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office said. As officers arrived, they encountered two vehicles fleeing the area. One of the vehicles struck two officers, while the second vehicle collided with an occupied Garfield Police Department SUV, officials said. The injured off…
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle In East Orange: Prosecutor Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle In East Orange: Prosecutor
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle In East Orange: Prosecutor A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in East Orange on the early morning of Saturday, Nov. 16, authorities said. At 5:30 a.m., the pedestrian was hit by a 2024 Honda Accord at 33 Ampere Pl., the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said, though they did not say when or where they died. The identity of the pedestrian has not been revealed. The investigation is ongoing.
22-Year-Old Suspect From Milan Nabbed For Red Hook Garage Break-Ins, Vehicle Theft: Police 22-Year-Old Suspect From Milan Nabbed For Red Hook Garage Break-Ins, Vehicle Theft: Police
22-Year-Old Suspect From Milan Nabbed For Red Hook Garage Break-Ins, Vehicle Theft: Police A man from the region faces multiple charges after allegedly breaking into a garage and stealing cash and a vehicle, according to the New York State Police. Dutchess County resident Markus R. Rosien, age 22, of Milan, was arrested following an investigation by New York State Police from the Rhinebeck barracks. Authorities say Rosien forced his way into Triebel’s Garage in Red Hook on two occasions, taking a small amount of cash and a vehicle. Rosien has been charged with: Two counts of burglary in the third degree, a class D felony; Grand larceny in the fourth degree of a vehicle, a clas…
NJ Man Charged With Defrauding Victim In Loan Scheme Involving Batmobile, Ghostbusters Hearse NJ Man Charged With Defrauding Victim In Loan Scheme Involving Batmobile, Ghostbusters Hearse
NJ Man Charged With Defrauding Victim In Loan Scheme Involving Batmobile, Ghostbusters Hearse A 38-year-old Warren County man was charged on Wednesday, Oct. 23 for defrauding a 91-year-old man who loaned him money, after having settled the case in court, Daily Voice has learned. In May 2021, a 91-year-old Clarksburg resident loaned Asbury resident Christopher Sterlacci $400,000, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée Robeson and Hunterdon County Chief of Detectives Timothy Drew said. Several vehicles and properties were put up as collateral by Sterlacci for the loan, authorities said. After defaulting on the terms of the loan, it was discovered that the properties and vehi…
Police In Maryland ID 'Kind, Gentle, Caring Young Man' Shot on Baltimore-Washington Parkway Police In Maryland ID 'Kind, Gentle, Caring Young Man' Shot on Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Police In Maryland ID 'Kind, Gentle, Caring Young Man' Shot on Baltimore-Washington Parkway New details have been released by the Baltimore Police Department as they continue to investigate the shooting of a 22-year-old man on I-295 last week. Shortly after 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, officers were called to the southbound lanes of the interstate near Annapolis Road, where they found Isaiah Shackleford inside his vehicle suffering from a "severe gunshot wound."  Investigators say that Shackleford was driving a gray 2017 Mazda 3 south on South Monroe Street onto the ramp of I-295 and onto the interstate, where they found Shackleford suffering from the gunshot woun…
Family Safe, House Destroyed By Massive Montgomery County Fire Family Safe, House Destroyed By Massive Montgomery County Fire
Family Safe, House Destroyed By Massive Montgomery County Fire A fast-moving fire left a family of six displaced in Montgomery on Monday morning and reportedly caused millions of dollars in damages, officials say. Fire crews were called at around 2:30 a.m. on Nov. 11 to the 21700 block of Peachtree Road in Barnesville, where there was a massive house fire that tore through a residence and spread to vehicles in the driveway. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO Firefighters also had to contend with trick conditions, as the home was in an area without hydrants in the area, forcing them to haul in thousands of gallons of water to help battle the blaze. Twitter/@mcfrsPI…
Drunk Brookhaven Man Flees Crash Into Bicycle: PA State Police Drunk Brookhaven Man Flees Crash Into Bicycle: PA State Police
Drunk Brookhaven Man Flees Crash Into Bicycle: PA State Police A Brookhaven man was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence after a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian on a bicycle, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Saturday, Nov. 9. The hit-and-run crash happened at the intersection of South New Middletown Road and Farm Drive Middletown Township, Delaware County on Friday, Nov. 8 at approximately 8:26 p.m., according to PA State Police in Media. The 57-year-old driver of a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado reportedly struck a cyclist and fled the scene. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the crash, officials said. The vehicle w…
Trooper Hospitalized After Cruiser Is Struck On Southern State In Hempstead Trooper Hospitalized After Cruiser Is Struck On Southern State In Hempstead
Trooper Hospitalized After Cruiser Is Struck On Southern State In Hempstead A New York State Police trooper was hospitalized after his cruiser was struck by a vehicle. The Long Island incident happened shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, on the Southern State Parkway in the town of Hempstead. The trooper had just completed a traffic stop westbound on the Exit 22N ramp and was getting into the patrol vehicle when it was hit by the passing motorist. The trooper was transported to Nassau University Medical Center for a complaint of pain.  "Thankfully, the Trooper does not appear to have serious injuries," state police said. "This incident highlights…
Man Hospitalized After Bike Hits Car Driving Through Intersection In Yonkers Man Hospitalized After Bike Hits Car Driving Through Intersection In Yonkers
Man Hospitalized After Bike Hits Car Driving Through Intersection In Yonkers A 65-year-old man was taken to a hospital after a two-vehicle collision at a Westchester intersection.  The crash happened in Yonkers on Thursday, Nov. 7 just before 5:30 p.m., when a car traveling through the intersection of Wakefield and Woodlawn Avenues on a green light was struck by a bicycle, according to Yonkers Police Sergeant Robert Spink.  Spink said the bicyclist reported pain in his leg and hand and was taken to a nearby hospital.  The vehicle involved in the crash remained at the scene. 
State Police ID Driver Wanted After Two Killed In Early Morning Elkton Incident (UPDATED) State Police ID Driver Wanted After Two Killed In Early Morning Elkton Incident (UPDATED)
State Police ID Driver Wanted After Two Killed In Early Morning Elkton Incident (Updated) Nearly a week after a fatal shooting that claimed the life of two and left two others with serious injuries in Cecil County, Maryland State Police have released new details as their search for a suspect continues. Delaware natives Tamir Rasheek Davis and Darius Anthony Blalock, both 26, have been identified by police as the two who were killed in a shooting over the weekend. Two others were hospitalized following the shooting shortly after 6 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2.  On Thursday, Nov. 7, state police issued a new update as they attempt to locate the driver, 24-year-old Jose Luis…
2 Killed In Wrong-Way Meadowbrook State Parkway Crash In Hempstead 2 Killed In Wrong-Way Meadowbrook State Parkway Crash In Hempstead
2 Killed In Wrong-Way Meadowbrook State Parkway Crash In Hempstead Two people were killed in a wrong-way crash on a Long Island highway. It happened on the Meadowbrook State Parkway north of Bay Parkway in Hempstead, at around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6. New York State Police said a vehicle was heading southbound in the northbound lanes when it struck an oncoming car. Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene. On Thursday, Nov. 7, police identified the wrong-way driver as 64-year-old Timothy Reid, of Huntington. He was driving a Nissan SUV. The other victim was identified as 28-year-old Byron Alvizures, of Hempstead. He was driving a Honda sedan…