Wanted Offender Nabbed By Off-Duty Hasbrouck Heights Detective, On-Duty Officer Wanted Offender Nabbed By Off-Duty Hasbrouck Heights Detective, On-Duty Officer
Wanted Offender Nabbed By Off-Duty Hasbrouck Heights Detective, On-Duty Officer A detective and police officer from Hasbrouck Heights teamed up to nab a wanted longtime repeat offender from Garfield. Detective Nicholas Brunetti was off duty when he saw Michael Villamizar, 53, leave the Walgreens on Boulevard and pedal off on a bicycle, Lt. John Behr said. Villamizar was wanted for a May 3 shoplifting at the same pharmacy, the lieutenant said. The detective flagged down Officer John Mullins, who stopped Villamazir on Raymond Street. Villamazir was stuffing items into his backpack just before Collins took him into custody with help from responding Officers Joseph Oliv…
Troopers Seek Luzerne Co. Man Who Disappeared In Broad Daylight In 2018 Troopers Seek Luzerne Co. Man Who Disappeared In Broad Daylight In 2018
Troopers Seek Luzerne Co. Man Who Disappeared In Broad Daylight In 2018 State police are seeking tips in the case of Travis Fanning.  Fanning was 30 years old when he disappeared in Hazle Township on Nov. 15, 2018, according to troopers.  His father last saw him around noon after dropping him off at the Groceries Plus at 1003 Vine Street, police said. The store was just a few blocks from their North James Street home.  Around 1:30 p.m., Fanning was spotted at a Fine Wine and Good Spirits about 10 to 15 minutes away from the grocery store. He walked out and has not been seen since.  Police said he is 5-foot-10 and around 170 …
Teen Gunned Down In Reisterstown Identified By Police; Shooter At Large Teen Gunned Down In Reisterstown Identified By Police; Shooter At Large
Teen Gunned Down In Reisterstown Identified By Police; Shooter At Large A reward has been offered by Metro Crime Stoppers in Baltimore County as they attempt to identify the suspect responsible for shooting and killing a 17-year-old over the weekend. Early on Sunday, June 9, detectives were called to the 200 block of Hammershire Road in Reisterstown, where they found Nester Nunez unconscious and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The teen was pronounced dead at the scene and a homicide investigation was launched. Nunez was identified as the victim on Tuesday, and on Wednesday, a $2,000 reward was offered for information that leads to the arrest and prosec…
Attempted Arsons Involving 'Molotov Cocktails' In Maryland Under Investigation (VIDEO) Attempted Arsons Involving 'Molotov Cocktails' In Maryland Under Investigation (VIDEO)
Attempted Arsons Involving 'Molotov Cocktails' In Maryland Under Investigation (Video) Recognize them? The Maryland Fire Marshal is attempting to track down wanted suspects as they continue to investigate a series of attempted arsons that were reported in multiple addresses on Wednesday morning. Shortly after 3 a.m. on June 12, members of the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office responded to four homes in the 1000 block of Tuscola Avenue and one in the 800 block of Oneida Avenue for reported incidents at each residence, officials say. The Fire Marshal was called in to assist with the investigation, and multiple Molotov cocktail-type destruct devices were placed at the front…
Ex-Convict Struts Through Trenton With Loaded Assault Rifle: Police Ex-Convict Struts Through Trenton With Loaded Assault Rifle: Police
Ex-Convict Struts Through Trenton With Loaded Assault Rifle: Police A 38-year-old ex-convict was arrested with a loaded assault rifle slung over his shoulder, authorities said. Trenton police said they found Joseph Moore walking along the 100 block of Turpin St. with the rifle and a high-capacity magazine containing 50 rounds of ammunition on Monday, June 10 at about 5:20 p.m. He was charged with several weapons offenses. As the detectives were on scene with Moore, Trenton Communications reported they had received several calls for shots fired in the area. Two spent shell casings were recovered. No persons were injured and no property was struc…
Maryland State Police Trooper Injured By Driver During Pursuit In Calvert County, Sheriff Says Maryland State Police Trooper Injured By Driver During Pursuit In Calvert County, Sheriff Says
Maryland State Police Trooper Injured By Driver During Pursuit In Calvert County, Sheriff Says A Maryland State Police trooper had to be airlifted to the hospital after being struck by suspects fleeing from sheriff's deputies during a police pursuit in Calvert County.  Shadeed Gregory Graham, 23 of Capitol Heights, Malik Demencio Lewis, 27 of Hagerstown, and Jordan Green, 27 of Bowie are all facing a host of charges after striking the trooper while attempting to avoid stop sticks during the chase, officials say. Shortly after 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, deputies from the Calvert County Sherif's Office were called to Harris Teeter on Ward Road in Dunkirk to investigate a reported…
HERO: Firefighter Seriously Injured Rescuing Guest Through Window In Elmwood Park Motel Blaze HERO: Firefighter Seriously Injured Rescuing Guest Through Window In Elmwood Park Motel Blaze
Hero: Firefighter Seriously Injured Rescuing Guest Through Window In Elmwood Park Motel Blaze 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: An Elmwood Park firefighter was seriously injured rescuing a trapped guest through a second-floor window during an intense motel-room fire Wednesday. The firefighter and her colleagues had smashed the window to get to the victim during the late-morning June 12 blaze at the Townhouse Inn and Suites on eastbound Route 46, Elmwood Park Borough Administrator Michael Foligno said. In doing so, she sustained a serious cut to her arm, Foligno said. Piero Fasolo The guest was helped out the window and down a ladder, he said. Both were taken to St. Joseph's University Medical Cente…
Thief Captured After Arlington Bicycle, Foot Chase: Cops Thief Captured After Arlington Bicycle, Foot Chase: Cops
Thief Captured After Arlington Bicycle, Foot Chase: Cops A 34-year-old man was arrested after assaulting an employee trying to stop him during a robbery in Arlington, police said. A man later identified as Deonte Driver went into a business on the 700 block of N. Glebe Road around 3:20 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, county police said. Driver allegedly took and hid items in a basket, and began to leave without paying. When confronted by two employees, Driver pushed one to the ground before fleeing the scene on a bike, authorities said. The employee sustained minor injuries and declined medical treatment.  A lookout was broadcast for Driver, and off…
Victim Hospitalized Following Hit-Run In Central Pennsylvania: Police Victim Hospitalized Following Hit-Run In Central Pennsylvania: Police
Victim Hospitalized Following Hit-Run In Central Pennsylvania: Police A criminal investigation is ongoing following a hit-and-run in Central Pennsylvania, police announced on Monday, June 10.  Officers with the Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Police were called to  a report of a hit and run crash involving a pedestrian the 500 block of South Arlington Avenue on Sunday, May 26, 2024. Arriving officers found the victim and gave them medical aid until they were taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. There were witnesses on the scene who described "the striking vehicle as a white or light green four door SUV. The suspect vehicle …
Man Busted For DWI After Driving On Sidewalk: Hackettstown PD Man Busted For DWI After Driving On Sidewalk: Hackettstown PD
Man Busted For DWI After Driving On Sidewalk: Hackettstown PD A 67-year-old Independence Township man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after driving his vehicle on the sidewalk on Sunday, June 2, authorities said. At 5:02 p.m., officers responded to Main Street near West Plane Street on reports of an erratic vehicle driving on the sidewalk and hitting a parked car, Hackettstown police said. Police ordered Bipen Patel out of the vehicle and determined he was under the influence of alcohol, officers said. Patel was charged with driving under the influence and reckless driving and was released pending a court appearance, police sai…
Two Injured In Four-Car Crash: Newark PD Two Injured In Four-Car Crash: Newark PD
Two Injured In Four-Car Crash: Newark PD Two people were injured in a four-car crash in Newark on the morning of Tuesday, June 11, authorities said. At 10:59 a.m., police responded to a four-car crash at Lyons Avenue and Leslie Street, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said.. Two people were transported to a nearby hospital for complaints of pain, Fragé said. One of the vehicles in the crash was parked and pushed against the closed gate of an unoccupied commercial property, Fragé said. All drivers remained on scene and the crash remains under investigation, Fragé said.
Man Admits To Stealing $100K+ As Treasurer Of Point Pleasant Beach Fire Company: Prosecutors Man Admits To Stealing $100K+ As Treasurer Of Point Pleasant Beach Fire Company: Prosecutors
Man Admits To Stealing $100K+ As Treasurer Of Point Pleasant Beach Fire Company: Prosecutors A former official at an Ocean County volunteer fire department admitted to stealing more than $100,000, authorities said. Salvatore Umek, 46, of Point Pleasant Beach, pleaded guilty on Monday, June 10 to theft, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a news release. He was the treasurer for Point Pleasant Beach Fire Company No. 2. Investigators said Umek stole about $100,000 from the fire company's bank account to pay off personal credit card debt between February 2019 and November 2021. He also put money directly into his personal bank account for his own bene…