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$262K In Gold Coins Scammed Out Of Senior By Staten Island Man: Nassau County Police $262K In Gold Coins Scammed Out Of Senior By Staten Island Man: Nassau County Police
$262K In Gold Coins Scammed Out Of Senior By Staten Island Man: Nassau County Police A Staten Island man scammed a 79-year-old woman out of more than $262,000 in gold coins in an elaborate scheme that began with a fake PayPal email, Nassau County Police announced on Thursday, July 10. The scam started in Massapequa on Thursday, May 1 at 9 a.m., when the woman received an email claiming she had been charged $364 through PayPal. She called the number listed in the email and spoke to an unknown man posing as a customer service representative, detectives said. The man instructed her to download an app called RNVC Connect to facilitate a refund. While on the app, she was told th…
Woman Found Critically Injured After Leonia Hit-Run, Authorities Say Woman Found Critically Injured After Leonia Hit-Run, Authorities Say
Woman Found Critically Injured After Leonia Hit-Run, Authorities Say A woman was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash in Leonia early Thursday morning, July 10, authorities said. Police were called to Grand Avenue near Ames Avenue around 4:35 a.m. after a passerby spotted an unconscious woman lying along the side of the road, according to Deputy Chief of Detectives Jeff Angermeyer with the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office. Officers from the Leonia Police Department arrived and found that the woman had injuries “consistent with being struck by a vehicle,”  The adult female victim was rushed by ambulance to Hackensack University Medical Center, whe…
K9 Sniffs Out Fentanyl, Cocaine In Virginia Traffic Stop After Maryland Drug Run: Police K9 Sniffs Out Fentanyl, Cocaine In Virginia Traffic Stop After Maryland Drug Run: Police
K9 Sniffs Out Fentanyl, Cocaine In Virginia Traffic Stop After Maryland Drug Run: Police A pair of suspected drug traffickers were caught with a massive stash of fentanyl, cocaine, and syringes during a July 4 bust on a Virginia back road, thanks to a sharp-nosed K9 and a long-running narcotics investigation, police said. Denvel Ball Jr., 58, of Spotsylvania, and Eric Glascock, 36, of Culpeper, were arrested after Culpeper Police Department detectives stopped their car near Ryland Chapel Road and Crookes Farm Road.  The traffic stop followed a weeks-long investigation by the Blue Ridge Narcotic and Gang Task Force. Detectives had received a tip about a vehicle making runs…
New Britain Man Surrenders In Hartford Hit-Run That Killed 27-Year-Old Cyclist New Britain Man Surrenders In Hartford Hit-Run That Killed 27-Year-Old Cyclist
New Britain Man Surrenders In Hartford Hit-Run That Killed 27-Year-Old Cyclist A New Britain man accused of speeding away after a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist in Hartford has surrendered to police. Jhaki Gunter, 24, turned himself in Monday, July 7, 2025, after authorities issued a warrant in the death of 27-year-old Rosevelt Vann Jr. of East Hartford, police said.  Officers found Vann gravely injured in the 600 block of Albany Avenue in Hartford shortly after midnight on Oct. 20, 2024. Witnesses told investigators a black Infiniti sedan sped away from the scene. After months of investigation, detectives identified Gunter as the driver, Hartfo…
PA Stepdad Buried 14-Year-Old’s Newborn In Backyard Days After Secret Birth: Affidavit PA Stepdad Buried 14-Year-Old’s Newborn In Backyard Days After Secret Birth: Affidavit
PA Stepdad Buried 14-Year-Old’s Newborn In Backyard Days After Secret Birth: Affidavit A baby girl secretly born to a 14-year-old in a Milton bedroom was dead within hours. By the next morning, her decomposing body was in a shallow backyard grave—dug by the teen’s stepfather with garden shears, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Tuesday, July 8. Donan Antonio Maradiaga-Orellana, 29, was arrested Wednesday, July 2, after Milton Borough Police say he buried the full-term newborn behind his Center Street home in the middle of the night and attempted to cover up the death without alerting authorities. He’s being held at Northumberland County Jail on $75,000 b…
State Trooper Who Oversaw Karen Read Investigation Removed From Position: Police State Trooper Who Oversaw Karen Read Investigation Removed From Position: Police
State Trooper Who Oversaw Karen Read Investigation Removed From Position: Police A Massachusetts State Police sergeant who oversaw the high-profile Karen Read investigation has been removed from his role in the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office and placed on reassignment.  State police confirmed that Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik was told to leave the DA’s detective unit and report to the department for administrative duties, the agency announced on Monday, July 7. Officials first said he would go to the South Boston barracks, but later commented his new post is still undecided. State police rarely make public announcements on personnel matters.  Bukhenik’s transf…
Waterbury Man Shot While Sitting In Car; Police Asking For Tips Waterbury Man Shot While Sitting In Car; Police Asking For Tips
Waterbury Man Shot While Sitting In Car; Police Asking For Tips A 37-year-old man drove himself to a Connecticut police department after he was shot while sitting in his car, authorities said.  The man rushed into the Waterbury Police Department's headquarters around 10:15 p.m. Sunday, June 6, and said he was sitting at the intersection of East Farms Street and North Main Street when a bullet hit him.  Paramedics took him to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said.  Waterbury police are investigating the incident.  Police urge anyone with information about the shooting to contact Waterbury det…
3 Killed, 10 Shot Including Teens, Kids In South Philly Gun Battle: ‘Coward Stuff,’ Police Say 3 Killed, 10 Shot Including Teens, Kids In South Philly Gun Battle: ‘Coward Stuff,’ Police Say
3 Killed, 10 Shot Including Teens, Kids In South Philly Gun Battle: ‘Coward Stuff,’ Police Say A wild gun battle broke out at a South Philadelphia community gathering early Monday, July 7, leaving three people dead and at least 10 others shot — including a 15-year-old girl and a 12th victim injured while fleeing, officials said. “This is coward stuff,” Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said from the crime scene. “Individuals just shooting randomly into houses, into cars. Children out here. This is coward, wanna-be thug stuff.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kyle Mazza | UNF NEWS (@kylemazzawunf) It happened ar…
Scooter Rider Killed In Woodbridge After Police Attempt Traffic Stop In Perth Amboy, AG Says Scooter Rider Killed In Woodbridge After Police Attempt Traffic Stop In Perth Amboy, AG Says
Scooter Rider Killed In Woodbridge After Police Attempt Traffic Stop In Perth Amboy, AG Says A man riding a motorized scooter died early Sunday, July 6 in Woodbridge following an attempted police stop that began in Perth Amboy, authorities said. The crash happened shortly after 12:05 a.m., according to a statement from the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA), which is leading the investigation. Officials say a lieutenant from the Perth Amboy Police Department attempted to stop three scooter riders near State Street and High Street. The lieutenant activated his lights and sirens, but two of the riders took off. The third rider at first…
Driver Shot Dead During Early Morning Road Rage Allentown Altercation: DA Driver Shot Dead During Early Morning Road Rage Allentown Altercation: DA
Driver Shot Dead During Early Morning Road Rage Allentown Altercation: DA A man was shot and killed during a violent road rage incident in downtown Allentown, the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office and Coroner’s Office announced on Sunday, July 6. The altercation happened between two drivers around 3:37 a.m. on Sunday at 5th and Hamilton streets in Allentown, according to the DA’s release. Authorities say the dispute began as both vehicles — a silver Audi and a dark-colored Toyota Prius — were traveling west on the 400 block of West Hamilton Street. As they crossed 5th Street, the Audi reportedly forced the Prius to the curb, then stopped. The driver of the…
‘Vital Rescue Equipment’ Stolen From Cockeysville Fire Station, Officials Say ‘Vital Rescue Equipment’ Stolen From Cockeysville Fire Station, Officials Say
‘Vital Rescue Equipment’ Stolen From Cockeysville Fire Station, Officials Say A Maryland firehouse is on high alert after vital rescue equipment was stolen off its fire engines during a break-in, officials said. The Cockeysville Volunteer Fire Company, on York Road in Baltimore County, confirmed the burglary happened early Thursday morning, July 3, while staff was not inside the building. In a statement, Fire Company President Colleen Hawkins-Ball said the equipment that was taken is critical for emergency operations — and worse, could be used in other burglaries or to cause further destruction. She said the building was properly secured at the time of the theft, an…
Man Tries Running Over Neighbor; Stabs Him With 6-Inch Knife: Lancaster DA Man Tries Running Over Neighbor; Stabs Him With 6-Inch Knife: Lancaster DA
Man Tries Running Over Neighbor; Stabs Him With 6-Inch Knife: Lancaster DA A Lancaster man tried to mow down his neighbor with a truck before stabbing him in the arm with a 6-inch knife during a wild chase, police in Manheim Township announced on Tuesday, July 1. Alfredo Santiago-Tirado, 37, is facing charges of aggravated assault, terroristic threats, and recklessly endangering another person after the terrifying ordeal outside a home on the 900 block of North Queen Street, according to authorities. It started around 9 a.m. on Friday, May 31, when Santiago-Tirado's neighbor accused him of breaking into their apartment, police said. Santiago-Tirado said “no,” hopp…
Teen Who Shsot Dad Dead In Harrisburg Home Sentenced For Manslaughter: Court Doc Teen Who Shsot Dad Dead In Harrisburg Home Sentenced For Manslaughter: Court Doc
Teen Who Shsot Dad Dead In Harrisburg Home Sentenced For Manslaughter: Court Doc A Harrisburg teen who told police he mistook his father for an intruder when he opened fire inside their home has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter, according to newly released court documents. Tymarion Davenport, now 18, fatally shot his 38-year-old dad, Thomas “Buddah Buddah” Davenport III, on the 60 block of North 14th Street around 5:50 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, according to Harrisburg police. Authorities previously said Tymarion believed someone was breaking in through a third-floor window. He claimed he heard someone coming down the stairs, yelled, then fired—only to real…
Person Shot Multiple Times In Newburgh, Police Investigating (DEVELOPING) Person Shot Multiple Times In Newburgh, Police Investigating (DEVELOPING)
Person Shot Multiple Times In Newburgh, Police Investigating (Developing) Police are investigating after a person was shot multiple times at an apartment in Orange County on Tuesday evening, July 1.  The shooting happened in Newburgh at around 6 p.m. on Tuesday at 8 City Terrace, according to police on scene, who confirmed the victim was hit by gunfire inside the apartment, Mark Lieb of Rockland Video Productions said.  According to Lieb, authorities said the person was shot possibly in the stomach and leg and was rushed to Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital. No information has been released about the victim’s identity or condition. Police have no…
Motorcyclist Killed In York Hit-Run Crash, Photos Released Of Suspect Vehicle Motorcyclist Killed In York Hit-Run Crash, Photos Released Of Suspect Vehicle
Motorcyclist Killed In York Hit-Run Crash, Photos Released Of Suspect Vehicle The search is on for a driver who struck and killed a motorcyclist in Pennsylvania before fleeing the scene.The York County collision happened in York, at the intersection of South Belvidere Avenue and West King Street, just after 8 p.m. Saturday, June 28, according to York City Police. A vehicle struck a female motorcyclist and fled the scene, police said. She was transported to WellSpan York Hospital, where she later died of her injuries, WHTM reports. The victim’s name has not been released pending family notification. On Monday, June 30, police released photos of the suspect vehicle, …
Human Remains Found In Wooded Area Near York Housing Complex Human Remains Found In Wooded Area Near York Housing Complex
Human Remains Found In Wooded Area Near York Housing Complex An investigation is underway after human remains were discovered near a Pennsylvania housing complex. In York County, officers from the Springettsbury Township Police Department responded to a wooded area off Pleasant Acres Road just before 7 a.m. Monday, June 30, for reports of a deceased individual, police said. The scene was just steps from the Housing Authority of Stony Brook building. Responding officers located the remains and requested assistance from the York County Forensic Team, which helped conduct a preliminary investigation at the scene. No further details about the identity…
‘Fiercely Independent’ Vincentown Mom Critically Injured In Crash That Killed Partner ‘Fiercely Independent’ Vincentown Mom Critically Injured In Crash That Killed Partner
‘Fiercely Independent’ Vincentown Mom Critically Injured In Crash That Killed Partner Jay Kozuch was the kind of person who filled every room he walked into— an animal lover, a devoted father, and the partner of a woman who shared his passion for building a life filled with care and compassion, those who knew him said. But the life they built was shattered in a fatal crash in Pemberton on Saturday, June 28, authorities said. Kozuch, a 41-year-old Vincentown resident, was killed while his partner, Kristin Gangemi, was critically injured. “Jay Kozuch was a man of many roles, many hats, many titles, but one unique larger-than-life personality as he will always be remembere…
Virginia Man Raped, Abducted Child In Leesburg, Police Say Virginia Man Raped, Abducted Child In Leesburg, Police Say
Virginia Man Raped, Abducted Child In Leesburg, Police Say A Virginia man is behind bars in connection to the rape and abduction of a minor in Loudoun County, according to the Leesburg Police Department. Detectives say Alex Omar Lozano Martinez, 45, of Leesburg, assaulted a juvenile at a home on Heritage Way NE in February 2025, authorities announced on Monday, June 30.  The incident was reported to police in May. Following a “thorough investigation,” officers identified Martinez as a suspect and arrested him on June 27, charging him with: Rape; Forcible sodomy; Abduction with intent to defile; Solicitation of a minor. He was taken to the L…
Three Men At Large After Phillipsburg Shooting: Police Three Men At Large After Phillipsburg Shooting: Police
Three Men At Large After Phillipsburg Shooting: Police Three people fled on foot following a shooting in Phillipsburg on early Monday morning, June 30, authorities said. At 1:49 a.m., officers responded to Mercer Street at River Street on a report of a shooting, Phillipsburg police said. Upon arrival, officers confirmed the shooting occurred and recovered a stolen vehicle out of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and a handgun, police said. There are no known injuries and only property damage was discovered, police said. Three men fled the scene on foot, police said. The shooting remains under investigation, police said. 
100+ Dogs Rescued From Home Begin Healing After Years Trapped In 'Unimaginable Filth' 100+ Dogs Rescued From Home Begin Healing After Years Trapped In 'Unimaginable Filth'
100+ Dogs Rescued From Home Begin Healing After Years Trapped In 'Unimaginable Filth' More than 100 dogs were rescued this month from the squalid conditions inside a New York home, surrounded by trash and their owner's body, are now on the road to recovery.  Police learned of the dogs' plight after a woman inside the home called 911 last week to report that her 73-year-old sister, Eileen Horn, had died, ABC7 New York reported. Officers entered the Mill Basin home on East 66th Street and found dozens of small dogs packed inside amid mountains of trash and piles of feces, authorities said. The initial count was 80 animals, but the total climbed past 100 as officers …
Waterbury Boy, 13, In Critical Condition After Scooter Vs Car Crash Waterbury Boy, 13, In Critical Condition After Scooter Vs Car Crash
Waterbury Boy, 13, In Critical Condition After Scooter Vs Car Crash A 13-year-old boy was left in critical condition with serious injuries after being hit by a car while on his scooter Friday night, June 28.  The crash happened just after 9:30 p.m. near 182 Northridge Drive in Waterbury. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said.  The car's driver was uninjured.  Waterbury police are investigating the crash. 
'Explode The Place:' Ex-Bar Employee Charged In Edgewater Bomb Threat Hoax, Police Say 'Explode The Place:' Ex-Bar Employee Charged In Edgewater Bomb Threat Hoax, Police Say
'Explode The Place:' Ex-Bar Employee Charged In Edgewater Bomb Threat Hoax, Police Say A former employee of a Bergen County bar is facing serious charges after allegedly phoning in two false bomb threats, authorities said. Esteban Perez, of Cliffside Park, was charged with two counts of terroristic threats and two counts of false public alarm after a police investigation linked him to anonymous bomb threats made on Thursday, Feb. 6, Edgewater Police Chief Donald Martin said in a release. At 1:17 p.m., Edgewater police responded to a 911 call reporting that a man had locked himself inside a local bar and was threatening to blow it up. The caller said he ran from the bar in fea…
Burglars Hit Brad Pitt’s Mansion Just Before His New Formula 1 Movie's Premiere Burglars Hit Brad Pitt’s Mansion Just Before His New Formula 1 Movie's Premiere
Burglars Hit Brad Pitt’s Mansion Just Before His New Formula 1 Movie's Premiere While Brad Pitt was on the red carpet, burglars were inside his home. Police are investigating a break-in at the actor’s Los Angeles mansion after three suspects reportedly scaled a front fence and smashed through a window late Wednesday night, June 25, according to a report by NBC News. Pitt, age 61, was not home at the time. He was promoting F1 The Movie, the new racing thriller in which he stars as fictional driver Sonny Hayes. The Apple Original Films production hits theaters and IMAX on Friday, June 27. In the past week, Pitt has been on hand for star-studded premieres for the film in…
Man's Body Found Inside Waterbury Home; Police Investigating Man's Body Found Inside Waterbury Home; Police Investigating
Man's Body Found Inside Waterbury Home; Police Investigating The body of a man was found Thursday morning, June 26, in Waterbury.  Police said the man was inside a home on Proctor Street around 7 a.m. It's currently being investigated as an "untimely death," and officers do not believe there was any foul play.  It's unclear how long he had been dead before he was found.  Waterbury police are working with the Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine the cause of death and confirm the man's identity. This investigation is ongoing.
Final Suspect Arrested In Norristown Gang Killing Of Tahaj 'Pooh' Harrison Final Suspect Arrested In Norristown Gang Killing Of Tahaj 'Pooh' Harrison
Final Suspect Arrested In Norristown Gang Killing Of Tahaj 'Pooh' Harrison The last of three teens accused in the targeted killing of 20-year-old Tahaj “Pooh” Harrison in Norristown has been arrested, Montgomery County authorities announced on Wednesday, June 26. Jabril Morgan-Cook, 18, of Norristown, was taken into custody without incident after he was found hiding in a home in Pottstown Tuesday night, according to District Attorney Kevin R. Steele. He joins co-defendants Kaleem Roland, 16, and Naseem Worrell, 17, who were both charged earlier this month. Ambush On Corson Street Police say Harrison was killed around 9:43 p.m. on Friday, May 23, when three masked…
Anne Burrell Was Surrounded By Pills, Report Says; Official Cause Of Death Still Pending Anne Burrell Was Surrounded By Pills, Report Says; Official Cause Of Death Still Pending
Anne Burrell Was Surrounded By Pills, Report Says; Official Cause Of Death Still Pending The death of celebrity chef Anne Burrell is being investigated as a possible drug overdose, according to internal documents reviewed by The New York Times. Burrell, 55, was found unresponsive in the shower of her Brooklyn apartment on the morning of Tuesday, June 17, as Daily Voice reported. Emergency responders arrived after a 911 call reporting a possible cardiac arrest and pronounced her dead at the scene. The NYPD confirmed officers responded to her home around 7:50 a.m., where she was discovered “unconscious and unresponsive.” The internal police document stated that Burrell was found …
Where Is Isabella? 13-Year-Old Has Been Missing From New Rochelle For More Than 4 Days Where Is Isabella? 13-Year-Old Has Been Missing From New Rochelle For More Than 4 Days
Where Is Isabella? 13-Year-Old Has Been Missing From New Rochelle For More Than 4 Days Authorities are searching for a 13-year-old girl who has been missing from a Westchester County city for several days.  Isabella Thomas, 13, has been missing from New Rochelle since Thursday, June 19, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.  Thomas was last seen wearing an oversized grey and black shirt, black sweat pants, and grey crocs.  She may be wearing her hair in an afro and could be traveling to Queens.  Anyone with any information is asked to call New Rochelle Police at 1-800-346-3543.  Click the Facebook icon below to…
Teen Bicyclist Seriously Hurt In Vernon Crash With Car; Police Seek Witnesses Teen Bicyclist Seriously Hurt In Vernon Crash With Car; Police Seek Witnesses
Teen Bicyclist Seriously Hurt In Vernon Crash With Car; Police Seek Witnesses A 17-year-old boy was hospitalized with serious injuries after he was hit by a car while riding his bike over the weekend.  Emergency crews were called to the area near 118 West Main St. in Vernon just before 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 22. When officers arrived, they found the teenager lying in the road. First responders rushed the boy to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center with serious injuries, Vernon police said.  Police said the driver who struck the bicyclist stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. The crash is under investigation, and so far, no c…
Woodbridge Man Charged In Linden Shooting: Police Woodbridge Man Charged In Linden Shooting: Police
Woodbridge Man Charged In Linden Shooting: Police A 20-year-old Woodbridge man was arrested and charged on Saturday, June 7, with firing gunshots at a vehicle in Linden, authorities said. On Monday, May 12, officers responded to the 500 block of Bower Street and recovered two shell casings, Linden police said. A three-week investigation determined Eddie Germain produced a handgun and fired multiple times at an occupied vehicle, as it traveled on Bower Street, police said. Germain is charged with second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and certain persons prohibited from possessing a wea…
3 Injured In 2-Car Crash: Manchester Twp PD 3 Injured In 2-Car Crash: Manchester Twp PD
3 Injured In 2-Car Crash: Manchester Twp PD Three people were injured in a two-car crash in Manchester Township on Monday morning, June 16, authorities said. At 7:50 a.m., officers responded to the crash at County Route 571 and Beacon Street and found a red 2013 Volvo S60 and a gray 2017 Chevrolet Camaro, Manchester police said. The Chevrolet had been stopped at a stop sign on Beacon Street, intending to turn left onto Route 571, police said. As the Chevrolet began to make its left turn, it was struck by the Volvo which was traveling eastbound in the left lane of Route 571, police said. The driver and passenger of the Volvo, both Ma…
Woman Slashed In Unprovoked Assault On Poughkeepsie Street, Police Say Woman Slashed In Unprovoked Assault On Poughkeepsie Street, Police Say
Woman Slashed In Unprovoked Assault On Poughkeepsie Street, Police Say Police in Dutchess County are investigating an early morning assault that left a 22-year-old woman with multiple injuries.  The incident occurred just after 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, near the intersection of Church Street and South Cherry Street, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department said on Sunday, June 15.  Officers responding to a 911 call found the victim suffering from cuts to her forehead and arm. She told police she had been walking with friends on South Cherry Street when an unknown man approached and assaulted her without warning, then fled down Church Street.…