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Michael Williams

Bucks
Police & Fire
Philly Tow Yard Operated Multi-Million Dollar Catalytic Converter Theft Ring: DA Philly Tow Yard Operated Multi-Million Dollar Catalytic Converter Theft Ring: DA
Philly Tow Yard Operated Multi-Million Dollar Catalytic Converter Theft Ring: DA A Philadelphia-based criminal organization involved in the mass theft of catalytic converters has been shut down, authorities announced in a press conference Tuesday, June 27.  Ten adults and one 17-year-old are accused of targeting cars across the Delaware Valley, said Bucks County District Attorney Matthew Weintraub.  Catalytic converters, pollution control devices found on the bottom of gas-powered vehicles, are made with "rare and precious metals" that make tempting targets for thieves, and reports of stolen converters have "skyrocketed" across the region in recent years, the DA's Offi…

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by Mac Bullock
Union
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Major NJ-Based Fentanyl Ring Smashed: 20+ Pounds, 9,000 Doses Seized, Eight Men Out Major NJ-Based Fentanyl Ring Smashed: 20+ Pounds, 9,000 Doses Seized, Eight Men Out
Major Nj-based Fentanyl Ring Smashed: 20+ Pounds, 9,000 Doses Seized, Eight Men Out More than 20 pounds of fentanyl and an additional 9,000 doses of the deadly drug were seized with the arrests of eight members of a major trafficking ring that operated on both sides of the Hudson River, authorities said. Those charged in the federally-led offensive range in age from 37 to 60. They come from New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania but operated primarily in and around Union County, U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger said. The multi-pronged, eight-month operation relied on all levels of law enforcement, from federal agents to local police who watched and document…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Suffolk MA
Police & Fire
Boston Man Takes Hammer To Transit Police Office Door During Roll Call: TPD Boston Man Takes Hammer To Transit Police Office Door During Roll Call: TPD
Boston Man Takes Hammer To Transit Police Office Door During Roll Call: TPD A Boston man decided to make his feedback about MBTA Transit Police known in the form of vandalism, the department said on Twitter. Michael Williams, age 45, was arrested after he smashed the front door to TPD's substation in South Station with a hammer on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 19, police said. On 1/19 at 3:30PM a Mr.Michael Williams,45 of Boston, walked into South Station & proceeded directly to TPD's substation & smashed our door out w/a hammer. Unfortunately for Williams roll call was in session. Multiple officers immediately came out & arrested Williams. pic.twitter.c…

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by David Cifarelli
Suffolk MA
Police & Fire
Glock-Modifying Counterfeiter Leads Boston Cops In Multi-Hour Search: Police Glock-Modifying Counterfeiter Leads Boston Cops In Multi-Hour Search: Police
Glock-Modifying Counterfeiter Leads Boston Cops In Multi-Hour Search: Police A man who was not licensed to drive a car or carry a gun was caught doing both and successfully hid from police for multiple hours before being arrested, according to officials.  A state trooper on patrol pulled a driver over after he ran a red light on Monday, Dec. 16 around 3:00 a.m. on Blue Hill Avenue, according to Massachusetts State Police. The driver was identified as 31-year-old Michael Williams, who turned out to not be properly licensed to drive a vehicle in Massachusetts.  On top of his driving violations, Williams, of Boston, had also been identified by the Boston Regi…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Burlington
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Trenton Drug Dealer Gets 12 Years State Prison For Selling Fatal Dose Of Fentanyl: Prosecutor Trenton Drug Dealer Gets 12 Years State Prison For Selling Fatal Dose Of Fentanyl: Prosecutor
Trenton Drug Dealer Gets 12 Years State Prison For Selling Fatal Dose Of Fentanyl: Prosecutor A drug dealer from Trenton has been sentenced to 12 years in New Jersey state prison for causing the death of a South Jersey man who fatally overdosed on fentanyl. Marvin Montoya, 35, must serve 85 percent of the sentence before becoming eligible for parole, according to Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina. Montoya pleaded guilty in January to strict liability for drug-induced death, Coffina said. “Fentanyl continues to take a horrendous toll on the residents of Burlington County,” Coffina said.  An investigation began after the victim, 23-year-old Michael Williams, was discov…

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by Jon Craig
Burlington
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Trenton Drug Dealer Admits Selling Fatal Dose Of Fentanyl, Faces 12 Years Prison: Prosecutor Trenton Drug Dealer Admits Selling Fatal Dose Of Fentanyl, Faces 12 Years Prison: Prosecutor
Trenton Drug Dealer Admits Selling Fatal Dose Of Fentanyl, Faces 12 Years Prison: Prosecutor A 35-year-old man from Trenton has admitted to selling a lethal dose of fentanyl to a customer from Burlington County, authorities said. Marvin Montoya pleaded guilty to first-degree strict liability for drug-induced death in exchange for a 12-year New Jersey state prison sentence, according to Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina.  Montoya is due to be sentenced on March 11. An investigation began after 23-year-old Michael Williams was found dead by a relative in their Browns Mills home on Aug. 11, 2020, after he failed to get up for work, Coffina said. The investigation r…

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by Jon Craig
Burlington
Police & Fire
Suspected Trenton Drug Dealer Indicted In Fatal Fentanyl Overdose, Burlington Prosecutor Says Suspected Trenton Drug Dealer Indicted In Fatal Fentanyl Overdose, Burlington Prosecutor Says
Suspected Trenton Drug Dealer Indicted In Fatal Fentanyl Overdose, Burlington Prosecutor Says A 34-year-old alleged drug dealer from Trenton has been indicted for causing the fatal overdose of a Pemberton Township man, authorities said. A Burlington County Grand Jury on Aug. 3 returned the indictment against Marvin Montoya, according to Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina. Montoya was arrested for allegedly selling fentanyl last summer, Coffina said. An investigation began in August 2020 after a relative discovered the victim -- 23-year-old Michael Williams --- in their Brown Mills home the morning of Aug. 11, the prosecutor said. The relative told investigators Williams fai…

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by Nicole Acosta
Essex NJ
Police & Fire
KNOW HER? Woman Sought As Person Of Interest In Irvington Homicide KNOW HER? Woman Sought As Person Of Interest In Irvington Homicide
Know HER? Woman Sought As Person Of Interest In Irvington Homicide Authorities in Essex County are seeking the public's help locating a woman being sought as a person of interest in a recent homicide. The unidentified woman is wanted in the May 15 killing of Michael Williams, 35, of Irvington, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II said. Williams was found unresponsive at Springfield Avenue and 43rd Street in Irvington, and rushed to University Hospital. He was pronounced dead at 6:20 a.m. the following day. Anyone with information about her identify is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task …

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by Cecilia Levine
Burlington
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Accused Drug Dealer Caused Fatal Fentanyl Overdose, Burlington Prosecutor Says Accused Drug Dealer Caused Fatal Fentanyl Overdose, Burlington Prosecutor Says
Accused Drug Dealer Caused Fatal Fentanyl Overdose, Burlington Prosecutor Says A 34-year-old man from Trenton has been arrested in connection with the overdose death of a South Jersey drug user, authorities said. A Browns Mills man fatally overdosed on fentanyl that the alleged drug dealer sold to him last year, according to Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Pemberton Township Police Chief David King. Marvin Montoya of Power Street in Trenton was charged with strict liability for drug-induced death, distribution of a controlled dangerous substance and conspiracy, Coffina and King said. Montoya was taken into custody on Monday in Trenton and was bein…

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by Jon Craig
Warren Hunterdon
News
Grisly History Of Sussex Man Captured In Hunterdon Homicide: Stabbed Robbery Victim In Head Grisly History Of Sussex Man Captured In Hunterdon Homicide: Stabbed Robbery Victim In Head
Grisly History Of Sussex Man Captured In Hunterdon Homicide: Stabbed Robbery Victim In Head UPDATE: A Sussex County ex-con who's spent nearly all of his adult life in prison was captured in Pennsylvania and charged Monday in connection with a homicide the night before in Hunterdon County, authorities confirmed. Brandon Petersen, 31, of Newton, whose criminal history includes imprisonment for more than eight years for brutally stabbing a neighbor during a robbery, became the target of a manhunt following the Sunday night killing of a female victim in Delaware Township, they said. Delaware Township police responding to a 911 call at 9:15 p.m. Sunday discovered that the victim had be…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Morris
News
Randolph Man, 19, Charged With Grandfather's Murder Randolph Man, 19, Charged With Grandfather's Murder
Randolph Man, 19, Charged With Grandfather's Murder A 19-year-old Randolph man was in connection with the death of his grandfather, authorities announced. Roger R. Love, 86, died of injuries sustained in a Bethlehem assault involving his grandson, Justin A. Love, while being taken to Hunterdon Medical Center Monday, Acting Prosecutor Michael Williams said in a joint statement with state police. After a brief struggle with police, the younger Love was arrested and charged with resisting arrest, aggravated assault on his grandfather and a law enforcement officer.  Following his grandfather's death, Love was charged with mu…

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by Cecilia Levine