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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
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
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…
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 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. …
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…