West Chester, PA
Police & Fire
Enraged PA Dad Who Killed Infant Over Video Game Sentenced Enraged PA Dad Who Killed Infant Over Video Game Sentenced
Enraged PA Dad Who Killed Infant Over Video Game Sentenced A 22-year-old Pennsylvania man was sentenced to 31 to 62 years in prison for killing his infant daughter in a rage over a video game, authorities said. Zion Shockley, of Coatesville, pleaded guilty to 3rd-degree murder, aggravated assault, and endangering the welfare of a child for the 2018 murder of his 5-month-old daughter, according to the Chester County District Attorney's Office. The baby's mother told investigators that on Feb. 9, she took the baby for a weekend visit with the infant's father, who was staying at his grandparents’ house on Harmony Street, authorities said. The mother …

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by Nicole Acosta
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
Obituaries
Sussex County Native, Electronic Musician Joseph Graziano Dies At Age 25 Sussex County Native, Electronic Musician Joseph Graziano Dies At Age 25
Sussex County Native, Electronic Musician Joseph Graziano Dies At Age 25 Sussex County native and electronic musician Joseph Michael Graziano died August 19 at the age of 25. Born in Newton, Graziano later moved to Maryland and graduated from Old Mill Senior High School in Millersville, his obituary says. Graziano had started a new job as an inventory specialist at Giant Supermarkets just a few weeks before his death, his memorial says. In his free time, Graziano loved creating electronic music and playing video games. Graziano is survived by his parents, John and Bridgette; his siblings, Terrence Herbert, Nicholas Graziano and his wife Denise and Rachel Grazi…

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by Valerie Musson
Bethlehem, PA
Obituaries
Lehigh Valley Native, PA Cyber Charter School Grad Nicholas Stefano Dies, 19 Lehigh Valley Native, PA Cyber Charter School Grad Nicholas Stefano Dies, 19
Lehigh Valley Native, PA Cyber Charter School Grad Nicholas Stefano Dies, 19 Lehigh Valley native and PA Cyber Charter School graduate Nicholas Ross Stefano died at his home in Easton on May 30 at the age of 19. Born in Bethlehem, Stefano worked as a landscaper for Phillips & Tosco in Phillipsburg, his obituary says. Stefano loved playing video games and spending time with family and friends. Stefano is survived by his parents, Nicholas J. Stefano and Vicki S. Rossnagle Stefano; a brother, Logan A. Stefano, maternal grandfather, Norman “Pete” Rossnagle, aunts and uncles; Denise and Jim Imboden, A.J. Stefano and Carrolyn Fiorino, Joe and Becky Stefano, as well a…

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by Valerie Musson
Franklin Township, NJ
Police & Fire
TJ Pope Of Manville Dies, 32 TJ Pope Of Manville Dies, 32
TJ Pope Of Manville Dies, 32 Thomas Justin "TJ" Pope of Manville died on Wednesday, May 26. He was 32 years old. Born in Plainfield, TJ was a lifelong resident of Manville. His obituary remembers him for his passions: Video games, anime, gardening, playing Yu-Gi-Oh! cards and "almost anything associated with dragons and swords." TJ was a "dedicated" team member at PetSmart in Bridgewater, where he received the PetSmart Associate Appreciation certificate -- of which he was very proud. Visitation will be June 3 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and June 4 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Fucillo & Warren Funeral Home. …

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Obituaries
Jefferson Township Graduate, Sussex County Receptionist Harlie Farino-Bigham Dies, 25 Jefferson Township Graduate, Sussex County Receptionist Harlie Farino-Bigham Dies, 25
Jefferson Township Graduate, Sussex County Receptionist Harlie Farino-Bigham Dies, 25 Jefferson Township High School graduate Harlie Amber Farino-Bigham died on Oct. 29. She was 25 years old. Harlie was born in Denville and graduated from Jefferson Township High School in 2013, her obituary says. She later studied Game Development at the County College of Morris and was most recently employed as a receptionist for Skylands Urology Group, her obit says. Harlie lived in Sparta at the time of her death, her obit says. She was known for her incredible generosity and compassion as well as her love of art and video games. Harlie was also a musician with experience playing s…

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by Valerie Musson
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Man, Woman Wanted For Stealing $535 Worth Of Items At Long Island Walmart Man, Woman Wanted For Stealing $535 Worth Of Items At Long Island Walmart
Man, Woman Wanted For Stealing $535 Worth Of Items At Long Island Walmart A man and woman allegedly stole hundreds of dollars worth of video games from a Long Island Walmart, police said. An alert was issued by Suffolk County Crime Stoppers as they attempt to locate the people who stole from Walmart on Crooked Hill Road in Commack earlier this month. A man and woman allegedly walked into Walmart at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2 and stole two Sony Playstation 4 consoles. Police said that the stolen video game consoles had a value of approximately $535. Anyone with information regarding the suspects, or the shoplifting incident, has been asked to c…

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by Zak Failla
Bedford, NY
Sports
Esports Star From Westchester Looking To Get Drafted, Go Pro Esports Star From Westchester Looking To Get Drafted, Go Pro
Esports Star From Westchester Looking To Get Drafted, Go Pro A prospective professional gamer from Westchester is looking to take his talents to the next level. For the third straight year, New Rochelle native Cole Smith - known as “Oakland Rose” to the opponents he faces online - went through the rigorous NBA 2K League “combine” process and has qualified as one of the top players in the world who are eligible for the league’s “draft.” For the past three years, the NBA 2K League has hosted competitions around the globe to highlight the top players of the game, who are then “drafted” onto teams of six to compete for thousands of dollars in prizes and…

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by Zak Failla
Bridgeport, CT
Police & Fire
Person Of Interest ID'd In 12-Year-Old Bridgeport Boy's Murder Person Of Interest ID'd In 12-Year-Old Bridgeport Boy's Murder
Person Of Interest ID'd In 12-Year-Old Bridgeport Boy's Murder Police said they have a person of interest on their radar following the murder of a 12-year-old Bridgeport boy on Tuesday. During a press conference on Wednesday, Bridgeport Chief of Police Armando Perez said there were strong leads in the case and that “Somebody’s going to be in custody very soon." The boy, identified as Clinton Howell, was standing outside of his Willow Street home with two other people when he was shot, during a drive-by, police said. Police don't believe he was the intended target, but instead are looking into the possibility that one, or both, of the&nb…

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by Kathy Reakes