Federally Convicted Bank Robber, Awaiting Trial For Armed Carjacking, Found Dead In Lancaster Federally Convicted Bank Robber, Awaiting Trial For Armed Carjacking, Found Dead In Lancaster
Federally Convicted Bank Robber, Awaiting Trial For Armed Carjacking, Found Dead In Lancaster A Lancaster man awaiting trial for armed Philadelphia carjacking and previously convicted of federal bank robbery was found dead with sharp-force trauma in the kitchen of a home on West Farnum Street, the Lancaster County Coroner's Office announced on Saturday, Jan. 25. Matthew Hill, 40, was pronounced dead at 9:49 a.m. in the kitchen of a residence on the 50 block of West Farnum Street in Lancaster City, according to Coroner Dr. Stephen Diamantoni. The coroner's office responded to a cardiac arrest call at 9:10 a.m. Upon arrival, investigators found Hill unresponsive in the kitchen with …
Gas Instead Of Brake: Driver Plows Car Into Nanuet Wendy's Gas Instead Of Brake: Driver Plows Car Into Nanuet Wendy's
Gas Instead Of Brake: Driver Plows Car Into Nanuet Wendy's A driver in Nanuet had a mix-up Saturday, Jan. 25, accidentally shifting into drive instead of reverse and crashing into a Wendy’s, police said. Clarkstown Police Department officers responded to the scene, where the vehicle had collided with the building. Fortunately, no one was injured, and the fast-food restaurant remained open for business following the incident. The Clarkstown building inspector was called to evaluate the damage and ensure the structure’s safety. CPD officers responded to a driver who accidentally put his car in drive instead of reverse, crashing into the Wendy’s.…
Wife Running For Her Life From DC Apartment Gunned Down By Husband: Feds Wife Running For Her Life From DC Apartment Gunned Down By Husband: Feds
Wife Running For Her Life From DC Apartment Gunned Down By Husband: Feds A District man has admitted to fatally shooting his wife after chasing her through their Northeast DC apartment complex as she desperately tried to escape, authorities say. On Friday, Jan. 24, 48-year-old Wyatt Swan pleaded guilty to second-degree murder while armed in connection to the killing of 52-year-old Teresa Francisco, according to federal officials.  The deadly attack unfolded in March 2024 in the 900 block of Eastern Avenue NE. Investigators say Swan first shot Francisco in their shared apartment before she fled the unit, "running for her life."  She hid inside a …
Old Bridge Driver With Glass Of Wine In Brand-New Volvo Was More 2X Legal Limit: Cops (VIDEO) Old Bridge Driver With Glass Of Wine In Brand-New Volvo Was More 2X Legal Limit: Cops (VIDEO)
Old Bridge Driver With Glass Of Wine In Brand-New Volvo Was More 2X Legal Limit: Cops (Video) Bodycam footage shows the arrest of a 41-year-old Old Bridge woman who police say was more than twice the legal limit when they stopped her last month in Red Bank. The footage showing the Dec. 20, 2024 arrest of Dana Colonna in Red Bank has been published by Transparency Bodycam on YouTube. The video shows Red Bank Officer Christopher Fuentes initiating the stop near Volcafe on Bridge Ave., in which Colonna tells him that she was driving a brand-new Volvo and was fighting with her boyfriend. Colonna admitted to drinking alcohol earlier in the evening after visiting Gabriella’s Italian …
Day After NY DUI Conviction, Man Drunkenly Crashes In Stafford McDonald's Drive-Thru: Sheriff Day After NY DUI Conviction, Man Drunkenly Crashes In Stafford McDonald's Drive-Thru: Sheriff
Day After NY DUI Conviction, Man Drunkenly Crashes In Stafford McDonald's Drive-Thru: Sheriff A late-night McDonald’s craving turned into a Big Mac-sized disaster for a North Carolina man, who is accused of drunk driving into a Stafford County drive-thru one day after being busted for a DUI in New York, authorities announced. The mess unfolded shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 24 at the McDonald’s on Wonder Road, when deputies were called to a reported single-vehicle crash in the drive-thru lane.  Upon arrival, the deputy found 38-year-old Juan Gomez Alvarez, who allegedly sped his way into the drive-thru and struck a sign before ending up blocking the entire lane, acco…
Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Bay Shore Crash: Suffolk County Police Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Bay Shore Crash: Suffolk County Police
Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Bay Shore Crash: Suffolk County Police A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a minivan on the westbound Sunrise Highway service road at Fifth Avenue in Bay Shore, Suffolk County Police announced on Saturday, Jan. 25. The crash occurred at 9:42 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, when Christopher Davidson, 45, of West Islip, was driving a 2005 Chrysler Town & Country minivan in the left lane of the service road, police said. The minivan struck a male pedestrian who was in the roadway beneath the Fifth Avenue bridge, according to investigators. The unidentified pedestrian was transported to South Shore University Ho…
PA Man Charged In Armed Robbery Of NY Gas Station: Police PA Man Charged In Armed Robbery Of NY Gas Station: Police
PA Man Charged In Armed Robbery Of NY Gas Station: Police An Pennsylvania man is among two suspects arrested for an armed robbery at a gas station in Yaphank, New York, Suffolk County police announced Friday, Jan. 24. Marion Maupin, 32, of Altoona, Pennsylvania, and Raiquan Davis, 27, of Medford, New York, allegedly robbed an employee at gunpoint at the Shell station located at 482 Sills Road at approximately 7:30 a.m., police said. The suspects were located shortly afterward on Wilson Avenue in Coram, where police recovered the gun used in the robbery, according to the release. Both Maupin and Davis were charged with robbery, criminal possession…
Ghost Gun Molds, Assault Rifles, And Body Armor Found During Melville Raid: Police Ghost Gun Molds, Assault Rifles, And Body Armor Found During Melville Raid: Police
Ghost Gun Molds, Assault Rifles, And Body Armor Found During Melville Raid: Police Ghost gun molds, assault rifles, and body armor were seized during a raid at a Melville home, leading to the arrest of a 41-year-old man, Suffolk County police announced on Saturday, Jan. 25. Probation officers conducting a check at 21 Chateau Drive on Friday, Jan. 24, discovered illegal weapons and requested assistance from Suffolk County Police around 6:30 p.m., according to the department. Officers from the Second Precinct and Second Squad detectives responded, uncovering a cache of firearms and equipment, police said. Among the items seized were three assault rifles, two rifles, a lev…
Ronkonkoma Crash Into Utility Pole Kills 20-Year-Old Man: Police Ronkonkoma Crash Into Utility Pole Kills 20-Year-Old Man: Police
Ronkonkoma Crash Into Utility Pole Kills 20-Year-Old Man: Police A 20-year-old man from Holbrook died after his car struck a utility pole in Lake Ronkonkoma early Saturday morning, Suffolk County police said. Joseph McKeegan was driving a 2007 BMW 335 sedan westbound on Portion Road near Ronkonkoma Avenue when he lost control of the car, police said. The vehicle crossed the eastbound lanes, left the roadway, and crashed into a utility pole at 2:36 a.m., according to detectives with the Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad. McKeegan was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. The car has been i…
Woman Fatally Run Over After Fall In North New Hyde Park Parking Lot ID'd: Police Woman Fatally Run Over After Fall In North New Hyde Park Parking Lot ID'd: Police
Woman Fatally Run Over After Fall In North New Hyde Park Parking Lot ID'd: Police A 78-year-old woman fatally struck by a car in a North New Hyde Park parking lot on Friday, Jan. 24, has been identified as Diane Russ of Springfield Gardens, police said. The incident occurred at 2:44 p.m. in the parking lot at 2201 New Hyde Park Road, Nassau County police said. Russ fell while walking in the lot and was hit by a 2019 Nissan driven by a 49-year-old man, detectives said. She was transported to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, according to police. The Homicide Squad is con…
Drunk Driver With No License, Insurance Causes Head-On Windham Crash: Police Drunk Driver With No License, Insurance Causes Head-On Windham Crash: Police
Drunk Driver With No License, Insurance Causes Head-On Windham Crash: Police State police charged a Windham man this week in connection with a two-car crash that authorities say involved reckless driving and alcohol. Jovon Williams, 36, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 23, following a months-long investigation into a late-October crash on North Windham Road, according to police. Witnesses told troopers that Williams attempted to pass another vehicle in a no-passing zone, resulting in a head-on collision with an oncoming car, the police report said. Responding officers reported smelling alcohol on Williams and found an empty beer can in his car, the report added. Wil…
Stratford Man, 26, Charged With Firing Into Car Carrying 2 People Stratford Man, 26, Charged With Firing Into Car Carrying 2 People
Stratford Man, 26, Charged With Firing Into Car Carrying 2 People A Fairfield County man has been arrested in connection with a late-night shooting that authorities say sparked a weeks-long investigation involving multiple police departments. Devon Dotson, 26, of Stratford, faces several charges, including criminal attempt at assault in the first degree, reckless endangerment in the first degree, carrying a pistol without a permit, weapon in a motor vehicle, and illegal transfer of a firearm, police said. The shooting happened around 1 a.m. on Dec. 30, 2024, when two people told police a white Hyundai Sonata pulled up near them in the 100 block of Dewey S…
DUI Driver With Lengthy History Kills Passenger In Jersey Shore Crash: Police DUI Driver With Lengthy History Kills Passenger In Jersey Shore Crash: Police
DUI Driver With Lengthy History Kills Passenger In Jersey Shore Crash: Police A crash in Berkeley Township left one person dead and another facing charges for driving under the influence, police said. The incident occurred on Jan. 20, 2025, just after 12 p.m. when Berkeley Township Police responded to a single-car crash near 144 Grand Central Parkway, local police said. Upon arrival, officers found the driver and passenger had been removed from the vehicle and placed on a nearby lawn. Berkeley Township EMS provided medical care at the scene. The passenger was transported to Jersey Shore Medical Center due to severe injuries but later succumbed to those injuries, offi…
Suspect In $1,500 Shoplifting Heist Injures Clifton Officer During Pursuit: Cops Suspect In $1,500 Shoplifting Heist Injures Clifton Officer During Pursuit: Cops
Suspect In $1,500 Shoplifting Heist Injures Clifton Officer During Pursuit: Cops A Bloomfield man was arrested Thursday night, Jan. 23, after stealing $1,500 worth of clothing from a Kohl’s store on Main Avenue in Clifton, police said. Officers were dispatched just after 9:30 p.m. to search for the suspect, identified as 25-year-old Daniel Bataille, who fled the store with the stolen merchandise, Clifton Police Lt. Robert Anderson said. Sgt. Andrew Mulick spotted Bataille on Franklin Avenue, just over the border into Nutley. Recognizing Bataille as a suspect in several recent shoplifting incidents in Clifton and surrounding towns, Sgt. Mulick attempted to place him unde…
Teen Arrested After High-Speed I-495 Pursuit, Crash Following Gaithersburg Burglary: Police Teen Arrested After High-Speed I-495 Pursuit, Crash Following Gaithersburg Burglary: Police
Teen Arrested After High-Speed I-495 Pursuit, Crash Following Gaithersburg Burglary: Police An 18-year-old burglary suspect is in custody after leading Montgomery County police on a high-speed chase through Gaithersburg before crashing into a parked car, authorities say. Officers responded to a report of a commercial burglary on the 8000 block of Cessna Ave. around 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, where they spotted a black Cadillac CT5 leaving the scene.  When police attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver - later identified as 18-year-old Michael Evan Cutler - took off, prompting a pursuit that continued down I-27 and onto I-495. The chase ended when the Cadillac …
Officer Ryan Daut Shoots Quron Banks Fleeing Illegal Car Meet In Philly: Police (UPDATE) Officer Ryan Daut Shoots Quron Banks Fleeing Illegal Car Meet In Philly: Police (UPDATE)
Officer Ryan Daut Shoots Quron Banks Fleeing Illegal Car Meet In Philly: Police (Update) Philadelphia Police Officer Ryan Daut shot 22-year-old Quron Banks after he struck another officer with his Camaro while fleeing an illegal car meet, authorities announced Friday, Jan. 24. Officers monitoring for illegal car meets found a gathering at the Target parking lot on 4000 Monument Street around 11:15 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, police said. Banks, driving a red Camaro linked to illegal meets, sped away, evading officers on I-76, authorities said. Around 2 a.m., Daut and his partner spotted the Camaro parked near 9th and Master streets. As officers approached, Banks reversed, stri…
DUI, Unlicensed Driver Kills Maryland Hockey Coach, Dad David Funk: 'Unimaginable' DUI, Unlicensed Driver Kills Maryland Hockey Coach, Dad David Funk: 'Unimaginable'
DUI, Unlicensed Driver Kills Maryland Hockey Coach, Dad David Funk: 'Unimaginable' Maryland hockey coach and father of five David Funk was killed by an uninsured, unlicensed, and intoxicated driver in Delaware on Tuesday, Jan 21, authorities confirmed. State police say 28-year-old Fidel Villatoro-Martinez ran a red light and struck Funk, 51, around 10:40 p.m. Funk was hospitalized, as was his 16-year-old passenger, identified in a campaign for his family as his son, David Jr. Funk died the following day, police said. Villatoro-Martinez has been charged with vehicular manslaughter, driving without a license, failure to stop, DUI, and more, police said. daryus cash…
Virginia Woman Killed After Running Red Light: State Police Virginia Woman Killed After Running Red Light: State Police
Virginia Woman Killed After Running Red Light: State Police A Virginia woman is dead following a two-vehicle crash in Rockingham County that occurred when she allegedly ran a red light and collided with a pickup truck, authorities said. Brandi R. Morris, 47, of Elkton, heading east in a 2006 Honda Civic eastbound on Route 33 when she failed to stop at a red light at Rockingham Pike and collided with a 2011 Ford F-150 on Thursday, Jan 23, around 8:20 p.m., Virginia State Police said. Morris suffered life-threatening injuries in the crash and was taken to Sentara RMH Medical Center, where she later died. Police noted Morris was not wearing a seat…
Late-Night Gunfire In Newburgh Ends With Loaded Weapon Seized, Suspect Caught: Police Late-Night Gunfire In Newburgh Ends With Loaded Weapon Seized, Suspect Caught: Police
Late-Night Gunfire In Newburgh Ends With Loaded Weapon Seized, Suspect Caught: Police Shots fired in the middle of the night in the Hudson Valley led to the arrest of a man now facing multiple weapons charges, police said.  The incident happened in Orange County on Sunday, Jan. 19, at around 2:46 a.m., when City of Newburgh Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert for gunfire in the area of 35 Cerone Pl., the department announced on Friday, Jan. 24.  Police arrived at the scene and spotted a man in the area of the activation. As additional officers arrived, the man, identified as 50-year-old Samuel Ponder of Newburgh, allegedly threw a heavy object int…
Rumor Of Illegal ATV Racing On Frozen Lake Sparks Police Crackdown In Carmel Rumor Of Illegal ATV Racing On Frozen Lake Sparks Police Crackdown In Carmel
Rumor Of Illegal ATV Racing On Frozen Lake Sparks Police Crackdown In Carmel Authorities in a Hudson Valley town are cracking down on illegal activities after receiving reports of a planned ATV and vehicle race on a frozen lake. The Carmel Police Department in Putnam County issued a stern advisory on Friday, Jan. 24, emphasizing that such events are unsanctioned, non-permitted, and prohibited under town regulations.  Police also noted that no frozen body of water in the town has been deemed safe for such use, adding to the potential dangers of the planned event. To prevent the unauthorized activity, the Carmel Police Department will deploy additional officers …
Child Calls 911 After Wife Shoots Husband In Joppa: Sheriff Child Calls 911 After Wife Shoots Husband In Joppa: Sheriff
Child Calls 911 After Wife Shoots Husband In Joppa: Sheriff A 34-year-old woman in Northern Maryland is facing serious charges after allegedly shooting her husband during a domestic altercation, authorities announced. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting call around 3 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23, at a home on the 700 block of Pickerel Place in Joppa to probe a reported incident involving a husband and wife.  Deputies arriving at the scene encountered a juvenile 911 caller and a woman, later identified as the suspect, Evelyn Milne, exiting the home, officials said. Inside, deputies found 35-year-old Joseph Milne suffering f…
Smouldering Van Impacts Traffic On I-84 In Kent Smouldering Van Impacts Traffic On I-84 In Kent
Smouldering Van Impacts Traffic On I-84 In Kent A van blaze slowed traffic on Interstate 84 at the border of Putnam and Dutchess counties, firefighters said. The fire happened on Friday, Jan. 24 just before 12:45 p.m., when a van caught on fire on Interstate 84 in Kent, according to the Lake Carmel Fire Department. Crews were able to put out the blaze after around 30 minutes.  The incident caused traffic delays on the interstate during the response. 
Fourth DUI For Driver Sipping 'Coffee' In Stafford County, Sheriff Says Fourth DUI For Driver Sipping 'Coffee' In Stafford County, Sheriff Says
Fourth DUI For Driver Sipping 'Coffee' In Stafford County, Sheriff Says A Stafford man with a history of DUI offenses found himself brewing up more trouble after deputies pulled him over and he blamed his slurred speech and bloodshot eyes on coffee—though officers didn't buy it. Shortly after 2 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23, deputies rom the sheriff's office patrolling Warrenton Road near Hartwood Church Road stopped a Jeep for a traffic violation, officials said. When the deputy approached the vehicle, he quickly noticed something was't adding up. The driver, later identified as 49-year-old Stanford Miles, had signs of impairment including slurred speech, red and…
New Brunswick Man Possessed Child Porn: Prosecutor New Brunswick Man Possessed Child Porn: Prosecutor
New Brunswick Man Possessed Child Porn: Prosecutor A 22-year-old New Brunswick man was arrested on Friday, Jan. 24 and charged with possessing child pornography, authorities said. Mark Newman was arrested after authorities receive a cyber tip from New Jersey State Police, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and New Brunswick Police Chief Vincent Sabo said. He was charged with possession of child sexual abuse material, authorities said 
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…
Man Stabbed To Death Inside Lancaster Home: Police Man Stabbed To Death Inside Lancaster Home: Police
Man Stabbed To Death Inside Lancaster Home: Police A man was stabbed to death inside a Lancaster home early Friday, Jan. 24, police announced. Lancaster City police were called to a home on the 1st block of W. Farnum Street at 6:07 a.m. for a reported stabbing, according to the department. Officers found a man receiving emergency medical care, but his injuries were too severe to save him, authorities said. Police stated there is no ongoing threat to the public but did not provide additional details about the incident. The investigation remains active. Anyone with information is urged to contact Lancaster City police at 717-735-3300.
CT Man Found Blacked Out On Groton I-95 Ramp With BAC 4 Times Legal Limit For 2nd OUI: Police CT Man Found Blacked Out On Groton I-95 Ramp With BAC 4 Times Legal Limit For 2nd OUI: Police
CT Man Found Blacked Out On Groton I-95 Ramp With BAC 4 Times Legal Limit For 2nd OUI: Police A Connecticut man is facing multiple charges after being found passed out behind the wheel of an SUV, blocking an off-ramp on I-95 in Groton and causing significant traffic delays, according to state police. Avi Patel, 25, of Waterford, is charged with illegal operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs (second offense) and improper parking following the incident on Thursday evening, Jan. 23, Connecticut State Police said. Troopers were called to the northbound off-ramp at Exit 88 just after 7 p.m. for reports of a gray Hyundai Santa Fe stopped in the middle of the …
Kitchen Fire Prompts Response At Yonkers Home (PHOTOS) Kitchen Fire Prompts Response At Yonkers Home (PHOTOS)
Kitchen Fire Prompts Response At Yonkers Home (Photos) Firefighters rushed to a Westchester home after a fire began in its kitchen.  The incident began just before 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, when a fire was reported at 33 Grassy Sprain Rd. in Yonkers, according to the Yonkers Fire Department. Crews raced to the scene and were able to knock out the flames before they spread. More information, including if there were injuries, was not immediately available. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Rockville Stalker Sexually Assaults Victim, Police Say Rockville Stalker Sexually Assaults Victim, Police Say
Rockville Stalker Sexually Assaults Victim, Police Say A Maryland man is behind bars after allegedly stalking and sexually assaulting a woman in Montgomery County, and police are concerned there may be additional victims who have yet to come forward. Rockville resident Marvin Alexander De Leon Siguenza, 36, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 16, following an investigation by the Montgomery County Department of Police into several incidents, authorities announced.  Authorities say he approached his victim multiple times before the assault, sparking concerns that his behavior may not have been an isolated incident. The investigation began after…
Carteret Man Faces Manslaughter Charges In Crash That Killed Avenel Woman Leaving Parents' Home Carteret Man Faces Manslaughter Charges In Crash That Killed Avenel Woman Leaving Parents' Home
Carteret Man Faces Manslaughter Charges In Crash That Killed Avenel Woman Leaving Parents' Home A 23-year-old Carteret man was charged on Friday, Jan. 24 with manslaughter after a fatal crash earlier this month that killed an Avenel woman, authorities said. Jair Montero-Moran was behind the wheel of the Toyota Camry that struck Cristina Flores in an Infiniti on the West Carteret Bridge on Roosevelt Avenue, just before 10 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Carteret Police Chief Theodore Nycz said.  Flores was pronounced dead at the scene, while Montero-Moran sustained serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital, where…
Teens Were Trying To Kill Student In Meade High School Stabbing, Police Charge Teens Were Trying To Kill Student In Meade High School Stabbing, Police Charge
Teens Were Trying To Kill Student In Meade High School Stabbing, Police Charge An attack inside a Meade High School bathroom left a 17-year-old student fighting for his life, and two other students are now facing attempted murder charges, Anne Arundel County police say. The stabbing happened shortly after 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23, when a School Resource Officer found the victim in a second-floor bathroom at the school suffering from multiple stab wounds.  The officer immediately called for help and provided aid while the school went into lockdown. The teen was rushed to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. Detectives identified two suspects: JaQu…