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Handgun-Wielding 14-Year-Old Charged After Chase In Severn County Park, Police Say Handgun-Wielding 14-Year-Old Charged After Chase In Severn County Park, Police Say
Handgun-Wielding 14-Year-Old Charged After Chase In Severn County Park, Police Say An armed 14-year-old was arrested after accosting at least one juvenile with a handgun in an Anne Arundel park. Late in the afternoon on Wednesday, officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department were called to the area of Fairbrook Court in Severn, where there was a reported suspicious minor who had a weapon. Responding officers spoke with a minor who said he was walking in the park between Fairbrook Court and Briarview Court when two teens approached him, one with a handgun, before chasing him down. A second juvenile in the area also reported a similar incident. An investigation…
Loaded Handgun Recovered At Scene After 15-Year-Old Shot In Poughkeepsie Loaded Handgun Recovered At Scene After 15-Year-Old Shot In Poughkeepsie
Loaded Handgun Recovered At Scene After 15-Year-Old Shot In Poughkeepsie An investigation is underway after a 15-year-old was found shot in the region. The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 2:44 p.m. on Friday, April 19, in the area of 86 Smith St., in Poughkeepsie. According to the City of Poughkeepsie Police, officers responding to the report of a shot fired found a 15-year-old suffering from a severe gunshot wound to the leg. Responding officers secured the scene and immediately rendered medical aid, including applying a tourniquet.  The victim was transported via EMS to an area hospital and is expected to recover.  During a search of …
3 Teens Arrested After Wild Chase In Stolen Car That Catches Fire In South Jersey: Police 3 Teens Arrested After Wild Chase In Stolen Car That Catches Fire In South Jersey: Police
3 Teens Arrested After Wild Chase In Stolen Car That Catches Fire In South Jersey: Police Three teenagers were arrested after fleeing police in a stolen car that later crashed and caught fire, authorities said. A Galloway police officer rescued the unconscious driver of the car that landed in an Absecon marsh during the chase, Galloway Township police said. The boy was hospitalized. A gun was recovered from the car, police said. Two passengers were arrested and turned over to their parents. The trio included a 16-year-old boy from Hammonton, a 16-year-old boy from Atlantic City and a 15-year-old boy from Pleasantville, police said. Multiple criminal and motor vehicl…
Text Tip Leads To Handgun Arrest In Atlantic City: Police Text Tip Leads To Handgun Arrest In Atlantic City: Police
Text Tip Leads To Handgun Arrest In Atlantic City: Police An anonymous tip texted to an Atlantic City police tipline led to an arrest and recovery of a handgun, authorities said. On Monday, June 12, police acted on information submitted to tip411, the department’s anonymous texting service. The tipster said a man had placed a firearm in the rear of an apartment building.  Patrol officers responded to the area of the 2800 block of Atlantic Avenue where Officer Joseph Kelly Jr. located a handgun in a crawl space that was open to the public.  An investigation by Officer Kelly and Sergeant Garry Stowe with assistance from Detective Christo…
Hours-Long Standoff At Norwood Hotel Ends Peacefully (UPDATE) Hours-Long Standoff At Norwood Hotel Ends Peacefully (UPDATE)
Hours-Long Standoff At Norwood Hotel Ends Peacefully (Update) One man was taken to the hospital following an hours-long standoff at a Norwood hotel, authorities said.  Police responded to a single barricaded subject at the Hampton Inn on Route 1 in Norwood around 1:13 p.m. on Tuesday, Kan. 31, Norwood Police said on Twitter.  We’re on scene of a single barricaded subject at the Hampton Inn on Route 1. MetroLEC SWAT has responded to assist. There is no threat to the community or to nearby businesses at the time. We will post here with any pertinent update. @wbz @WCVB — Norwood Police (@NorwoodPolice) January 31, 2023 MetroLEC SWAT was on the sc…
NFL Rookie Brian Robinson Recovers After Armed Robbery, Teen Suspects Sought NFL Rookie Brian Robinson Recovers After Armed Robbery, Teen Suspects Sought
NFL Rookie Brian Robinson Recovers After Armed Robbery, Teen Suspects Sought NFL running back Brian Robinson, Jr.'s promising season took an unexpected turn after he was shot multiple times during an attempted armed robbery in Washington DC over the weekend, according to multiple reports. DC police released photos fo the suspects who approached the 23-year-old rookie athlete on the 1000 block of H Street, Northeast, flashing their handguns and trying to rob him around 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, authorities said. The suspects fired their guns then fled the scene in a vehicle without taking any property. Robinson was transported to a local hospital for treatment of n…
Atlantic City Police Recover Ammo, Loaded Gun Stolen From North Carolina Atlantic City Police Recover Ammo, Loaded Gun Stolen From North Carolina
Atlantic City Police Recover Ammo, Loaded Gun Stolen From North Carolina A ShotSpotter alert led to the arrest of a man and the recovery of a stolen handgun and hollow-point bullets, authorities said. At 11:10 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8 Atlantic City police responded to the 100 block of North Delaware Avenue.  Officer Joseph Kelly arrived and allegedly observed Gregory Baker urinating from the front porch of a residence in the immediate proximity of the ShotSpotter notification, police said.  Kelly made contact with Baker and as they spoke, Kelly purportedly noticed a spent shell casing and a live round on the porch where Baker was standing, police said…
Duo In Custody After Shots Fired On Roadway In Region Duo In Custody After Shots Fired On Roadway In Region
Duo In Custody After Shots Fired On Roadway In Region Two people are in custody after a report of shots fired on a roadway in the region overnight. The incident happened around 4:20 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 27 in Rockland County.  That's when Orangetown Police Department officers responded to the area of 49 West Central Ave. in Pearl River. As a result of the investigation, the Orangetown Police recovered a firearm and have the two people in custody.  The identities of those apprehended, and other information on the incident, have not yet been released. "There are no reports of physical injuries at this time," th…
Fugitive Fled Police, Fired Gun After Ditching  Stolen Car, Central Jersey Authorities Say Fugitive Fled Police, Fired Gun After Ditching  Stolen Car, Central Jersey Authorities Say
Fugitive Fled Police, Fired Gun After Ditching Stolen Car, Central Jersey Authorities Say Authorities seek the public's help locating a fugitive who allegedly fled police on foot and shot a gun after ditching a stolen car in North Brunswick. The investigation of the police pursuit of an armed suspect who eluded police was announced Tuesday night by Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone, New Brunswick Police Director Anthony A. Caputo and North Brunswick Police Chief Joseph Battaglia.  On Friday about  4 p.m. North Brunswick police tried to pull over a stolen Honda Civic traveling near Route 27, authorities said.  Patrol officers initiated…
Three CT Men Nabbed In Stolen Vehicle Wanted For Various Other Crimes, Police Say Three CT Men Nabbed In Stolen Vehicle Wanted For Various Other Crimes, Police Say
Three CT Men Nabbed In Stolen Vehicle Wanted For Various Other Crimes, Police Say Three men wanted in dozens of car break-ins and catalytic converter thefts through Connecticut have been arrested after attempting to evade police. The incident started around 6 a.m., Tuesday, July 27, when Hartford Police patrol officers observed a blue Infiniti M35 bearing a Massachusetts registration, police said. This vehicle was wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred on Addison Street on Sunday, July 25, said Hartford Police Lt. Aaron Boisvert. The vehicle was also wanted in connection with dozens of car break-ins and catalytic converter thefts in numerous t…
Stolen Gun Found In Stolen Car Driven By Paterson Boy, 15, Police Say Stolen Gun Found In Stolen Car Driven By Paterson Boy, 15, Police Say
Stolen Gun Found In Stolen Car Driven By Paterson Boy, 15, Police Say Paterson police detectives stopped a stolen car driven by a 15-year-old city boy and found his passenger carrying a gun reported stolen out of New York State, authorities said. It was one of two stolen firearms recovered by the same team of investigators that day. Detectives Yamil Pimienta, Mohammad Bashir and Mustafa Dombayci knew the 2018 Hyundai with temporary Texas license plates that they spotted on East 23rd Street near 10th Avenue had been reported stolen out of the city last month, Public Safety Director Jerry Speziale said. They followed the vehicle and stopped it in the 300 block…
Firearm Recovered, 3 In Custody Following Morris County Police Pursuit Through Backyards Firearm Recovered, 3 In Custody Following Morris County Police Pursuit Through Backyards
Firearm Recovered, 3 In Custody Following Morris County Police Pursuit Through Backyards A firearm was recovered and three suspects were in custody after leading police on a wild chase through Morris County yards overnight, authorities said. It began around 1:15 a.m. Tuesday, when Parsippany officers responded to an attempted vehicle break-in on Prospect Road, Parsippany Police Sgt. Brian Conover said. While there, the Parsippany Police Department's Communication Center was notified of a crash near Marmora and Frontage roads. That's when multiple people got out of the car and took off running through residential yards, Conover said.  New Jersey State …
ROUNDUP: 19 Weapons Seized, 12 Arrested In Newark ROUNDUP: 19 Weapons Seized, 12 Arrested In Newark
Roundup: 19 Weapons Seized, 12 Arrested In Newark More than a dozen firearms were recovered in a series of gun arrests in Newark since last week, authorities said. The firearms were recovered in the city’s dozen gun arrests between Dec. 6 and Dec. 12, Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said in a release. In addition to being charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, many suspects face other charges, including robbery and kidnapping, authorities said. Scroll down to view the full list of suspects: Zakie T. Hinton, 19, of Bloomfield, also charged with receiving stolen property Bomani S. Duncan, 23, of Bloomfield, also charged …
Police: Armed Teen Who Threatened Girlfriend Apprehended Following Northern Westchester Pursuit Police: Armed Teen Who Threatened Girlfriend Apprehended Following Northern Westchester Pursuit
Police: Armed Teen Who Threatened Girlfriend Apprehended Following Northern Westchester Pursuit A Northern Westchester teen who was threatening his girlfriend, and was originally thought to have abducted the woman and a child, has been arrested on a probation violation charge. Jacob Ruffin, 19, of Peekskill, was arrested around 3:45 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 6, after Peekskill police responded to a home for a domestic violence incident involving a handgun, said Peekskill Police Chief Don Halmy.  A short time later, Ruffin was seen on the 1300 block of Howard Street, and a foot pursuit with responding officers ensued, Halmy said. With the assistance of multiple agencies, …
Pair Sought In Connection With Newark Handgun Recovery Pair Sought In Connection With Newark Handgun Recovery
Pair Sought In Connection With Newark Handgun Recovery Authorities in Newark are seeking help identifying a pair of men wanted in connection with the recovery of a firearm. Police recovered a handgun on the 200 block of Emmet Street Sept. 12, and are seeking the men captured on surveillance for questioning. One suspect is described as around 6 feet tall, 180 pounds, wearing a black and New Era baseball cap with a white logo. He also had on black, blue and purple sneakers and had a soft cast or ace bandage on his right wrist. The second suspect is around the same height and weight, and was wearing a Nike sweater and dark-colored jeans…
Authorities: Suspect In Custody, 2 Victims In Newark Shooting At Large Authorities: Suspect In Custody, 2 Victims In Newark Shooting At Large
Authorities: Suspect In Custody, 2 Victims In Newark Shooting At Large Two victims of a Newark shooting remained at large while one suspect was taken into custody Tuesday evening, authorities said.  Authorities responded to a report of a shooting on North 9th Street near 6th Avenue West around 1:20 p.m. Tuesday, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said in a release. An investigation found Jalil Peppers, 22, of Newark, shot at two other men — one of whom returned gunfire, Ambrose said. The victims subsequently fled on North 9th Street with Peppers fleeing toward North 11th Street, Ambrose said. Peppers was found in the area of North 11th Str…
Police Pursue, Apprehend Suspect Wanted For Firing Gun At Westchester Bar Police Pursue, Apprehend Suspect Wanted For Firing Gun At Westchester Bar
Police Pursue, Apprehend Suspect Wanted For Firing Gun At Westchester Bar A 22-year-old man was arrested following a shooting at a local bar and a wild police pursuit throughout the Westchester area. Tony Orlando Saez, of Yonkers, was arrested following the 4 a.m. shooting on Sunday, Nov. 17 at the Eclipse Bar on Riverdale Avenue, said Yonkers Police Det. Lt. Dean Politopoulos. According to Politopoulos, members of the Yonkers Police 3rd Precinct were at the station house at 435 Riverdale Ave., when they became aware of a commotion outside at the Eclipse Bar. As an officer approached, Saez, allegedly displayed a handgun and fired two shots into the bar, strikin…
FIve Taken Into Custody After Officer Fires Shots During Narcotics Investigation In Bridgeport FIve Taken Into Custody After Officer Fires Shots During Narcotics Investigation In Bridgeport
FIve Taken Into Custody After Officer Fires Shots During Narcotics Investigation In Bridgeport Five men were arrested during a narcotics investigation in which an officer fired his gun after fearing for his life, Bridgeport Police said. The incident took place around 1:37 p.m., Wednesday, June 26, when officers and detectives assigned to the Narcotics Unit were conducting an investigation in the area of Pembroke Street involving a stolen vehicle, and a man who was in possession of a firearm, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police Department. During the investigation, officers attempted to take the five men into custody when shots were fired by a narcotics officer afte…
Police Bust Pair Involved In Alleged $500,000 Westchester Burglary Police Bust Pair Involved In Alleged $500,000 Westchester Burglary
Police Bust Pair Involved In Alleged $500,000 Westchester Burglary A multi-agency police investigation into the theft of more than $500,000 in cash and jewelry from a Westchester residence has led to the apprehension of two men and the recovery of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Eastchester Police Chief Timothy Bonci announced the arrests of Bronx residents Asan Sefuloski, 28, and Morris Santaniello, 64, on Tuesday, who are facing burglary charges for their alleged role in the burglary of a Garth Road apartment earlier this month. On April 11, detectives with the Eastchester Police Department received a report of a residential burglary, where a safe cont…