Murder, Robbery, Weapons: Newark Man Convicted: Prosecutor Murder, Robbery, Weapons: Newark Man Convicted: Prosecutor
Murder, Robbery, Weapons: Newark Man Convicted: Prosecutor A 24-year-old Newark resident was convicted of murder, weapons and robbery charges on Friday, Jan. 24 stemming from three incidents in April 2021, authorities said. On Saturday, April 10, 2021, Rahdee Bennett assaulted a man with a gun outside his home in front of his wife and children, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens said. On Tuesday, April 13, Bennett  robbed a man of his wallet and gold chain as the victim was performing repair work on Renner Avenue, Stephens said. On Saturday, April 17,  security video captured Bennett pulling a gun on man who was painting a…
MANHUNT ENDS! Third Murder Suspect Arrested 1 Month After Lower Merion Home Invasion MANHUNT ENDS! Third Murder Suspect Arrested 1 Month After Lower Merion Home Invasion
Manhunt Ends! Third Murder Suspect Arrested 1 Month After Lower Merion Home Invasion A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the deadly Lower Merion home invasion that left one man dead and his mother critically injured, Montgomery County officials announced Friday, Jan. 24. Jeremy Fuentes, 26, of Philadelphia, is charged with second-degree murder, conspiracy to commit robbery, and conspiracy to commit burglary for his alleged role in the Dec. 8, 2024, attack that killed 25-year-old Andrew Gaudio and severely injured his mother, 61-year-old Bernadette Gaudio. Prosecutors allege Fuentes, an employee of Junkluggers, provided key information about the Gaudios' h…
Carjackings Attempts On I-83 After Crash Lead To Dover Man's Arrest: PSP Carjackings Attempts On I-83 After Crash Lead To Dover Man's Arrest: PSP
Carjackings Attempts On I-83 After Crash Lead To Dover Man's Arrest: PSP A crash on Interstate 83 led to a series of attempted carjackings by a Dover man under the influence of drugs, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Thursday, Jan. 23. A white GMC Yukon driven by 50-year-old Timothy Shaw crashed into a concrete median near mile marker 19.5 in Springettsbury Township, York County, on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at approximately 3:23 p.m., police said. The SUV veered off the roadway, broke through a fence, and became disabled. When motorists stopped to help, Shaw allegedly attempted to steal their vehicles by force. During one incident, he threw a victim from the shou…
Crash Causes Power Outage, Results In Armed Robbery At Dunkirk Liquor Store: Sheriff Crash Causes Power Outage, Results In Armed Robbery At Dunkirk Liquor Store: Sheriff
Crash Causes Power Outage, Results In Armed Robbery At Dunkirk Liquor Store: Sheriff A power outage caused by a car crash in Dunkirk took a turn when two armed suspects struck a local liquor store just minutes later. Earlier this month, deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office were called to R&J Liquors in the 2700 block of W. Chesapeake Beach Road following reports of an armed robbery.  Authorities said the robbery occurred just 15 minutes after a vehicle collision in the area plunged surrounding businesses into darkness. Two suspects dressed in dark clothing stormed the store, holding victims at gunpoint, a spokesperson from the sheriff's office said.&n…
Frederick Home Invaders Lead High-Speed Chase Crossing County Lines Into DC: Sheriff Frederick Home Invaders Lead High-Speed Chase Crossing County Lines Into DC: Sheriff
Frederick Home Invaders Lead High-Speed Chase Crossing County Lines Into DC: Sheriff A violent home invasion in Frederick County early Sunday morning led to multiple arrests, gunfire, and a high-speed chase spanning three counties and Washington, DC, authorities said. Deputies from the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) responded to a robbery in progress at approximately 12:15 a.m. on Jan. 19 in the 5600 block of Doubs Road in Adamstown, officials reported.  As deputies arrived, gunshots rang out from inside the home, setting off a chain of events that kept law enforcement busy for hours. Two residents of the home were found in their vehicle in the driveway and …
Husband Seriously Injured In Carjacking Attempt Outside Bethlehem Restaurant; Suspect Convicted Husband Seriously Injured In Carjacking Attempt Outside Bethlehem Restaurant; Suspect Convicted
Husband Seriously Injured In Carjacking Attempt Outside Bethlehem Restaurant; Suspect Convicted A Bethlehem man who brutally attacked a married couple during a carjacking attempt outside a West Broad Street restaurant has been convicted on all charges, Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan announced on Friday, Jan. 17. Elon James, 40, was found guilty on Thursday, Jan. 16, after a two-day jury trial. He was convicted of felony aggravated assault, criminal attempt – robbery of a motor vehicle, criminal attempt – theft by unlawful taking, as well as misdemeanor resisting arrest and simple assault, authorities said. The violent attack happened around 8 p.m. on Nov. 30, 2023, w…
Five Charged With Armed Home Invasion Robbery That Involved Zip-Tying Two Victims In Wallkill Five Charged With Armed Home Invasion Robbery That Involved Zip-Tying Two Victims In Wallkill
Five Charged With Armed Home Invasion Robbery That Involved Zip-Tying Two Victims In Wallkill Five people have been charged in connection with a violent gunpoint home invasion robbery in the town of Wallkill in Orange County, during which a family, including four young children, was terrorized. Acting U.S. Attorney Edward Y. Kim announced the arrests alongside FBI Assistant Director in Charge James E. Dennehy on Thursday, Jan. 16. The suspects—Bhupinderjit Singh, 26, Elijaiah Roman, 22, Corey Hall, 45, Erik Suarez, 24, and Divya Kumari, 26—were taken into custody and will face charges in White Plains federal court. According to court documents, the robbery occurred on Sunday, Dec. …
New Details: Hyattsville Rideshare Driver Killed In Cold Blood, Arrest Made New Details: Hyattsville Rideshare Driver Killed In Cold Blood, Arrest Made
New Details: Hyattsville Rideshare Driver Killed In Cold Blood, Arrest Made A 21-year-old shooting suspect from Virginia has been arrested and charged in connection to the fatal shooting of a rideshare driver in Maryland on New Year's Day, authorities announced. Oluwatosin Adetula, 36, died at an area hospital days after he was shot on Wednesday, Jan. 1 while working in Cottage City, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. On Thursday, Jan. 16, the agency said that Chantilly, VA's Brandon Leonard has been charged with the murder for the parking lot shooting. Officers were called at around 10:40 p.m. on the night of the shooting to the 3300 block…
Newark Man Stole Cooking Oil From Diner: Bayonne Police Newark Man Stole Cooking Oil From Diner: Bayonne Police
Newark Man Stole Cooking Oil From Diner: Bayonne Police A 45-year-old Newark man was arrested and charged after he took cooking oil from a Bayonne diner on Saturday, Jan. 4, authorities said. At 10:21 a.m., officers responded to the Broadway Diner to 1075 Broadway on a report of a man, later identified as Josh Liggins, striking an employee after he was confronted over stealing cooking oil, Bayonne police said. An investigation led to Liggins' apprehension in Newark, police said. Liggins was charged with robbery and transported to the Hudson County Corrections and Rehabilitation Center, police said. .
Man Assaults Guest, Officers At Lower Paxton Ramada Inn: Police Man Assaults Guest, Officers At Lower Paxton Ramada Inn: Police
Man Assaults Guest, Officers At Lower Paxton Ramada Inn: Police A Harrisburg man is accused of assaulting a hotel guest, staff, and officers during a violent outburst at the Ramada Inn, police announced on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Aqudre Quailes, 27, was arrested after Lower Paxton Township police were dispatched to the hotel on North Mountain Road for reports of a man physically attacking people, including two innocent bystanders on Monday, Jan. 13. Upon arriving, officers encountered Quailes, who allegedly assumed a fighting stance and ignored commands. He is accused of lunging at an officer and attempting to grab a Taser before being subdued with the device…
Convicted Killer Gets Harsh Sentence For Armed Robbery Of Parkinson's Patient In Maryland Convicted Killer Gets Harsh Sentence For Armed Robbery Of Parkinson's Patient In Maryland
Convicted Killer Gets Harsh Sentence For Armed Robbery Of Parkinson's Patient In Maryland A Baltimore man with a chilling past as a convicted murderer has been handed a 20-year sentence after robbing a former co-worker suffering from Parkinson’s disease at gunpoint. Keith Curtis, 57, who served time for the brutal 1995 killing of a retired Johns Hopkins professor, was sentenced to 20 years for robbery and firearm possession by a Baltimore City judge, who went 10 years beyond the sentencing guidelines, authorities announced.  The decision was based on Curtis’ violent history and failure to reform, the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office said. The November 2023 robbery …
Police Nab Robbery Suspect, Investigate Separate Poughkeepsie Shooting Police Nab Robbery Suspect, Investigate Separate Poughkeepsie Shooting
Police Nab Robbery Suspect, Investigate Separate Poughkeepsie Shooting Poughkeepsie Police responded to two major incidents—a robbery at a Boost Mobile store and a shooting near Eastman Towers over the weekend. Boost Mobile Robbery:  On Saturday, Jan. 11, at 8:25 p.m., the city of Poughkeepsie officers were dispatched to Boost Mobile at 403 Main St. following a robbery report.  A store employee reported that the suspect engaged in a physical altercation before stealing property and fleeing the scene, police said. Police quickly identified the suspect as Rhondre Robinson, 25, of Poughkeepsie. He was located on Washington Street shortly and taken int…