'John Doe' Arrested After Assault With Weapon, Foot Pursuit In Warren County: Police 'John Doe' Arrested After Assault With Weapon, Foot Pursuit In Warren County: Police
'John Doe' Arrested After Assault With Weapon, Foot Pursuit In Warren County: Police A man identified only as John Doe was arrested after assaulting a person with a weapon in Warren County, officers announced Tuesday, July 7. At 10:24 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, officers responded to an assault on the 100 block of West Washington Avenue and found a person who had been assaulted with an object, Washington Township police said. Police did not identify the object. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, police said. The suspect was located and apprehended following a foot pursuit, police said. While at headquarters, the male refused to identify himself, police s…
After Losing Heroic Fiancé, Home In Southern Maryland Fire, Community Steps Up For Family After Losing Heroic Fiancé, Home In Southern Maryland Fire, Community Steps Up For Family
After Losing Heroic Fiancé, Home In Southern Maryland Fire, Community Steps Up For Family A Navy veteran died trying to save his 10-year-old son from a burning Southern Maryland home, unaware the boy had already escaped safely. Now, a Maryland community is wrapping its arms around Lauren Copenhaver and her family after a devastating house fire in Hollywood claimed the life of her fiancé, Christopher Gierhart, destroyed their home, and left them with little more than each other. In just over a day, hundreds of people have donated more than $35,000 through an online fundraiser. Others have offered furniture, clothing, school supplies, kitchen supplies, and household essentials.&n…
'Get Away From Me, I'm Dangerous' Man Told Witnesses Before PSP Standoff (UPDATE) 'Get Away From Me, I'm Dangerous' Man Told Witnesses Before PSP Standoff (UPDATE)
'Get Away From Me, I'm Dangerous' Man Told Witnesses Before PSP Standoff (Update) "Get away from me, I'm dangerous." That's what a son allegedly told two trash collectors after they pulled him off his badly injured mother, triggering an hours-long Pennsylvania State Police standoff in Marysville, according to court documents. Daily Voice obtained the documents on Tuesday, July 7. Zachary Michael Conroy, 43, of Marysville, is charged with attempted homicide in connection with the assault on his mother, Karen Conroy, along with Aggravated Assault, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and Simple Assault, court records show. Although court records list the lead charge u…
Caught Red-Handed In Massapequa Mall: Three Burglars Arrested On Long Island, Police Say Caught Red-Handed In Massapequa Mall: Three Burglars Arrested On Long Island, Police Say
Caught Red-Handed In Massapequa Mall: Three Burglars Arrested On Long Island, Police Say Three young men were arrested for an early morning burglary at a Long Island mall, police said. Omar Flores, 21; Isiah Rodriguez, 20; and Shea Velazquez, 19, were caught inside Sunrise Mall in Massapequa around 1:30 a.m. on Friday, June 19, the Nassau County Police Department said. Cops responded to the mall for reports of three males inside the building after hours, police said. They realized multiple doors had been damaged and located the three suspects at the scene, investigators said. Velazquez, of Clermont, FL, was found in possession of a speed loader with six bullets, authorities sa…
Swatting Call Prompts Heavy Police Response At Dwight Englewood HS Swatting Call Prompts Heavy Police Response At Dwight Englewood HS
Swatting Call Prompts Heavy Police Response At Dwight Englewood HS A suspected swatting call prompted a large police response at Dwight Morrow High School in Englewood on Tuesday morning, July 7, authorities said. The Englewood Communications Center received a call reporting a serious threat at the school at approximately 7:30 a.m., the Englewood Police Department said. Englewood police responded immediately along with officers from several surrounding towns, authorities said. After ensuring everyone inside the school was safe, officers conducted a thorough search of the buildings and determined there was no threat, police said. The Englewood Police …
100+ MPH Getaway Ends In Crash Moments After Spotsy Teen Eludes Officer In Fredericksburg: PD 100+ MPH Getaway Ends In Crash Moments After Spotsy Teen Eludes Officer In Fredericksburg: PD
100+ MPH Getaway Ends In Crash Moments After Spotsy Teen Eludes Officer In Fredericksburg: PD Noubassem Namde did his best to avoid arrest in Northern Virginia on Tuesday morning. His best wasn't good enough. The 19-year-old topped 100 mph early on July 7 as he was attempting to elude a traffic stop for speeding, according to the Fredericksburg Police Department. Then he crashed in Spotsylvania. Investigators say an officer was clearing from a traffic stop on Emancipation Highway when he observed a vehicle speeding by him. He attempted to stop the driver, but Namde kept going, hitting speeds topping 100 mph in a 45 mph zone before the pursuit was called off. Namde did not g…
Woodbury Pharmacy Shut Down After Refusal to Stop Filling Prescriptions: AG Woodbury Pharmacy Shut Down After Refusal to Stop Filling Prescriptions: AG
Woodbury Pharmacy Shut Down After Refusal to Stop Filling Prescriptions: AG A Gloucester County pharmacist's license was temporarily suspended and her pharmacy was shut down after the state accused her of practicing unsafely, authorities announced Tuesday, July 7. Nittal Lodha, owner and operator of Woodbury Family Pharmacy, operated in unsanitary conditions and interfered with patients’ rights to obtain their medications from pharmacies of their choice, leaving them to ration medications or forgo them altogether, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. Lodha disregarded patients’ requests to stop filling their prescriptions and transfer them to o…
15 Dead, Nearly 900 Crashes Reported On Virginia Roads During Holiday Weekend: State Police 15 Dead, Nearly 900 Crashes Reported On Virginia Roads During Holiday Weekend: State Police
15 Dead, Nearly 900 Crashes Reported On Virginia Roads During Holiday Weekend: State Police Fifteen people never made it home over the holiday weekend. Virginia roads turned deadly over the Fourth of July weekend as 15 people were killed in 14 separate crashes between Thursday, July 2, and Sunday, July 5, according to preliminary data released Tuesday by Virginia State Police. The fatal crashes happened in Alleghany, Appomattox, Brunswick, Fauquier, Frederick, Nottoway, Pulaski, Roanoke, Shenandoah, Smyth, Spotsylvania, and Suffolk counties, as well as the City of Danville.  Frederick County recorded two deadly crashes during the four days. Among the deadliest incidents was…
Vernon Man Attacked Toddler, 2 Women During Domestic Violence Incident On July 4: Police Vernon Man Attacked Toddler, 2 Women During Domestic Violence Incident On July 4: Police
Vernon Man Attacked Toddler, 2 Women During Domestic Violence Incident On July 4: Police A Connecticut man is accused of assaulting a 2-year-old and two women during a domestic violence incident before leading police on a brief chase, authorities said. Jerry Jolifils, 38, of Vernon, faces multiple felonies following the alleged attacks on Saturday, July 4, police said. Vernon officers were called to the Springville Mills apartment complex on West Main Street shortly after 7 p.m. Police said Jolifils assaulted a woman and a 2-year-old child, then attacked another woman when she tried to intervene. Jolifils ran when officers arrived, but was arrested near the Hockanum River afte…
Man Exposed Himself To Occupied Car Outside SplashDown Water Park In Manassas, Police Say Man Exposed Himself To Occupied Car Outside SplashDown Water Park In Manassas, Police Say
Man Exposed Himself To Occupied Car Outside SplashDown Water Park In Manassas, Police Say Visitors to a busy Virginia water park got more than they bargained for. A summer trip to the park took an unexpected turn when police say a 30-year-old man walked up to an occupied vehicle, exposed himself, and made obscene gestures before strolling away. The incident happened around 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 6, outside SplashDown Waterpark in Manassas, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Investigators later identified the suspect as Manassas man Manuel De Jesus Alvaranga Espana. Police say Alvaranga Espana approached an occupied vehicle in the parking lot, whe…
Jersey City Murder Suspect Captured 500 Miles Away: Prosecutor Jersey City Murder Suspect Captured 500 Miles Away: Prosecutor
Jersey City Murder Suspect Captured 500 Miles Away: Prosecutor A 36-year-old man wanted for a fatal shooting in Jersey City was arrested in North Carolina, authorities announced Tuesday, July 7. At 2:30 p.m., on Sunday, June 28, Jersey City police responded to Orient Avenue near MLK Drive and found Jenaro Tejada, 38, with gunshot wounds, Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said. Tejada was transported to Jersey City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, Mello said. A second victim, a 45-year-old Jersey City man, was located with a gunshot wound. Raheem Rhett was arrested in Raleigh, North Carolina by the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force, Mello…
13-Year-Old Boy Killed After Becoming Trapped Underneath Tractor In Franklinville: Police 13-Year-Old Boy Killed After Becoming Trapped Underneath Tractor In Franklinville: Police
13-Year-Old Boy Killed After Becoming Trapped Underneath Tractor In Franklinville: Police A 13-year-old boy was killed after he was trapped beneath a farm tractor in Gloucester County on Monday, July 6, authorities said. At 5:35 p.m., officers responded to the 1100 block of Swedesboro Road and found the 13-year-old unconscious and unresponsive beneath the overturned tractor, Franklin Township police said. The boy was helping a family member dig a hole using the tractor and was riding on it with a man when the tractor overturned, trapping him, police said. Officers immediately worked together to lift the tractor off the victim and began life-saving measures, police said. The boy…
Drunk Driver Flips Jeep On July 4 In Prospect Park: Cops Drunk Driver Flips Jeep On July 4 In Prospect Park: Cops
Drunk Driver Flips Jeep On July 4 In Prospect Park: Cops A driver was charged with DWI after her Jeep struck a parked vehicle and overturned in a Passaic County borough on the Fourth of July, police said. Officers were patrolling the area of North 6th Street and Fairview Avenue in Prospect Park at approximately 10:29 p.m. when they found a black Jeep overturned on its roof in front of 238 North 6th St., the department said in a statement shared to Facebook. The driver and sole occupant, Katherine Rodriguez, had struck a parked vehicle before the Jeep flipped over, police said. Officer Maruri detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage on Rodr…
Troy Parolee Found With Illegal Gun Gets Hefty Sentence: Authorities Troy Parolee Found With Illegal Gun Gets Hefty Sentence: Authorities
Troy Parolee Found With Illegal Gun Gets Hefty Sentence: Authorities A New York man convicted of weapons possession while already on parole for another gun charge has been handed a lengthy prison term. Michael Williams, 32, of Troy, was sentenced to 22 years to life behind bars, the Rensselaer County District Attorney’s office announced Monday, July 6. Williams was convicted of second-degree weapons possession on April 22, prosecutors said. He was on probation when he was found to have a Glock 42 in his possession, and he was therefore considered a persistent felony offender, according to the district attorney’s office. “We will continue to hold accountable…
18-Year-Old Drowns In Pond On 4th Of July: Morris County Prosecutor 18-Year-Old Drowns In Pond On 4th Of July: Morris County Prosecutor
18-Year-Old Drowns In Pond On 4th Of July: Morris County Prosecutor An 18-year-old drowned in a pond in Morris Township on Saturday, July 4, authorities said. At 6:28 p.m., witnesses reported seeing Hillario Manuel Mendez-Vincente struggling to swim while in Jones Pond, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. Witnesses called 911 and first responders arrived on scene where they found Mendez-Vincente submerged in the water, authorities said. A post-mortem examination will be conducted by the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office. No foul play is suspected, authorities said. The drowning is being investigated by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Off…
Lloyd Traffic Stop Leads To Big Cocaine Bust, Two Arrested In Hudson Valley: State Police Lloyd Traffic Stop Leads To Big Cocaine Bust, Two Arrested In Hudson Valley: State Police
Lloyd Traffic Stop Leads To Big Cocaine Bust, Two Arrested In Hudson Valley: State Police Two New Yorkers were busted with more than 100 grams of cocaine in the Hudson Valley during a routine traffic stop, police said. Wiley Faison, 57, and Siarra Bergami, 32, were arrested in Lloyd on Wednesday, July 1, according to New York State Police. Faison, of Catskill, was driving a 2014 Ram 1500 pickup truck northbound on State Route 9W and committing multiple traffic violations, authorities said. Bergami, of Athens, was a passenger. When state troopers stopped the vehicle, a police dog sniffed the outside and was alerted to narcotics inside, investigators said. Authorities searched th…
One Injured In Brigantine Blaze: FD One Injured In Brigantine Blaze: FD
One Injured In Brigantine Blaze: FD One person was injured following a fire in Brigantine on Sunday, July 5, authorities said. At 11:40 p.m., firefighters responded to 1306 East Beach Avenue for  a structure fire and encountered heavy fire conditions throughout multiple floors of the three-story single-family home, the Brigantine Fire and EMS Department said.  All occupants had safely evacuated prior to arrival, firefighters said. Twenty-one firefighters responded to fight the blaze, utilizing multiple master streams and large-diameter hose lines to contain the fire and protect neighboring homes, fire offi…
Six Hidden Gambling Machines, $1,600 Seized In Roosevelt Store Raids: Police Six Hidden Gambling Machines, $1,600 Seized In Roosevelt Store Raids: Police
Six Hidden Gambling Machines, $1,600 Seized In Roosevelt Store Raids: Police Two Long Island convenience stores were busted with hidden illegal gambling machines, leading to two arrests, police said. Investigators searched the two Roosevelt shops — Good Food & Shake and Stop & Go Food Market — during a “quality of life” initiative on Monday, July 6, the Nassau County Police Department said. Cops found two illegal gambling machines with $1,276 at Good Food & Shake and arrested Erick Hernandez Martinez, 33, of Freeport, according to authorities. Officers then found four illegal machines with $390 at Stop & Go and cuffed Rafael Rodriguez, 63, of Union…
'She Was Full Of Dreams': 18-Year-Old Dies After Waterbury Club Shooting; 2nd Person Killed 'She Was Full Of Dreams': 18-Year-Old Dies After Waterbury Club Shooting; 2nd Person Killed
'She Was Full Of Dreams': 18-Year-Old Dies After Waterbury Club Shooting; 2nd Person Killed An 18-year-old woman who was shot outside a Connecticut nightclub over the weekend has died, police said Tuesday, July 7. Zaniya Dawkins was one of two people shot outside LA 42 Night Club on East Main Street in Waterbury just after midnight Sunday, July 6, authorities said. She had just turned 18 two weeks before her death. The Waterbury teenager and Trey-Von Dunbar, 22, were both gravely wounded in the shooting. Paramedics rushed them to area hospitals, where Dunbar died soon after. Dawkins died Monday night, Waterbury police said. Police have not announced any arrests in the shooti…
Montauk Highway DWI Double: Crash Suspect, Sleeping Driver Arrested Hours Apart, Cops Say Montauk Highway DWI Double: Crash Suspect, Sleeping Driver Arrested Hours Apart, Cops Say
Montauk Highway DWI Double: Crash Suspect, Sleeping Driver Arrested Hours Apart, Cops Say A drunk driver was arrested following a two-car wreck on Long Island on Monday night, July 6, police said. Alan Vasquez, 20, of Hampton Bays, was one of two drivers involved in the crash at Montauk Highway and Carter Lane in East Quogue, the Southampton Town Police Department said. Cops responded to the scene around 8:15 p.m. Monday and determined Vasquez was drunk at the time of the crash, authorities said. Both drivers suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Vasquez was charged with misdemeanor DWI and unlicensed driving, cops said. His name, age, and hometown match a man wh…
Manhunt: Man Wanted On Child Sex Crime Warrants In Harrisburg Police Say Manhunt: Man Wanted On Child Sex Crime Warrants In Harrisburg Police Say
Manhunt: Man Wanted On Child Sex Crime Warrants In Harrisburg Police Say A man is wanted on multiple felony warrants accusing him of sexually abusing a child, city police announced Tuesday, July 7. Tyrese Ruiz, 26, of Harrisburg, is wanted on charges of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child, unlawful contact with a minor, and corruption of minors, Harrisburg Police said. Ruiz was last known to live in the uptown area of Harrisburg, investigators also noted. He may currently have shorter hair than shown in the photo released with the warrant, police said. Anyone with information about Ruiz or his whereabouts is asked to contact Harrisburg Police at…
Fireworks Celebration Ends In Chaos As Lexington Park Teen Is Stabbed Multiple Times: Sheriff Fireworks Celebration Ends In Chaos As Lexington Park Teen Is Stabbed Multiple Times: Sheriff
Fireworks Celebration Ends In Chaos As Lexington Park Teen Is Stabbed Multiple Times: Sheriff What was supposed to be a night of fireworks ended with a teenager fighting for their life. One person was hospitalized, and 23-year-old Lexington Park resident Devin Allen Miles is behind bars following an incident at the rescheduled fireworks event in Solomons, according to the Calvert County Sheriff's Office. Shortly before 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, deputies were called to the Solomons Island Gazebo, where there was a fight involving multiple people inside a large gathering at the event. While deputies were responding, the Calvert County Control Center received additional information…
Wanted Man Flees Traffic Stop Leading Troopers On Chase Before PIT Maneuver: PSP Bethlehem Wanted Man Flees Traffic Stop Leading Troopers On Chase Before PIT Maneuver: PSP Bethlehem
Wanted Man Flees Traffic Stop Leading Troopers On Chase Before PIT Maneuver: PSP Bethlehem A man wanted on a fleeing and eluding warrant was arrested after leading Pennsylvania State Police on a pursuit through Bethlehem before troopers used a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver to stop his vehicle, authorities said.  Paulo Silva, 50, fled during a traffic stop conducted by Bethlehem police after officers learned he had an active warrant for fleeing and eluding, according to Pennsylvania State Police.  Troopers later located Silva driving on Route 22 East near Route 378 in Bethlehem on Sunday, July 5, at approximately 2:45 p.m. When they attempted to stop …
2 Pine Plains Officers Injured When Police Cruiser Collides With Vehicle 2 Pine Plains Officers Injured When Police Cruiser Collides With Vehicle
2 Pine Plains Officers Injured When Police Cruiser Collides With Vehicle Two officers sustained injuries when their police cruiser was involved in a two-vehicle crash in Dutchess County.  The crash happened on Monday afternoon, July 6, on Route 199, when a Pine Plains Police Department cruiser collided with another vehicle, the department said. Two officers were inside the cruiser. One was taken to Albany Medical Center, while the other was released with minor injuries. The other vehicle's driver refused medical treatment at the scene, police said. New York State Police are now investigating the crash. More information has not yet been released.  Th…
Firefighters Extinguish 4th Of July Fire In Scorching Heat: Delaware Twp FD Firefighters Extinguish 4th Of July Fire In Scorching Heat: Delaware Twp FD
Firefighters Extinguish 4th Of July Fire In Scorching Heat: Delaware Twp FD Triple digit temperatures couldn't stop firefighters in Delaware Township from extinguishing a fire on the 4th of July. At 7 p.m., firefighters responded to a generator fire and found a house ablaze, the Delaware Township Fire Company said.  Multiple units worked on the fire and were able to contain it to the attic, but extensive overhaul was required, firefighters said. Firefighters worked through 100 degree heat for two hours to extinguish the blaze, fire officials said.
Pregnant Virginia Veterinarian Loses Home In Overnight Fairfax Fire Weeks Before Baby's Arrival Pregnant Virginia Veterinarian Loses Home In Overnight Fairfax Fire Weeks Before Baby's Arrival
Pregnant Virginia Veterinarian Loses Home In Overnight Fairfax Fire Weeks Before Baby's Arrival A veterinarian in Virginia should be preparing to welcome her second child in a matter of weeks. Instead, Dr. Kate Bedard is picking up the pieces and rebuilding after a fire destroyed her family's Fairfax County home.  Bedard, a veterinary ophthalmologist, escaped with her husband and young daughter after a fire broke out just before 1 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, at their home in the 10800 block of Paynes Church Drive in Fairfax, according to officials. When firefighters arrived, flames were pouring from the home's attached carport and had already spread into the attic. Crews extingui…
Motorcyclist Airlifted After Harmony Twp Crash: NJSP Motorcyclist Airlifted After Harmony Twp Crash: NJSP
Motorcyclist Airlifted After Harmony Twp Crash: Njsp A motorcyclist was airlifted following a crash in Warren County on Sunday, July 5, authorities said. At 4:07 p.m., troopers responded to a crash at Montana Road and Richline Road in Harmony Township after a Ducati motorcycle lost directional control and was ejected, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for New Jersey State Police said. In an effort to avoid striking the Ducati, the driver of the KTM laid his bike down, Postorino said. Both drivers sustained non-life threatening injuries and the driver of the Ducati was airlifted to an area hospital, Postorino said. The crash remains under in…
3-Alarm Fire Damages Multiple Jersey Shore Businesses: Spring Lake FD 3-Alarm Fire Damages Multiple Jersey Shore Businesses: Spring Lake FD
3-Alarm Fire Damages Multiple Jersey Shore Businesses: Spring Lake FD A three-alarm fire left multiple business uninhabitable in Spring Lake on Friday, July 3. That evening, firefighters responded to a blaze at 1308 Third Ave and found three floors on fire, Spring Lake Fire Department said. A second alarm was promptly tolled, bringing mutual aid companies to the scene, firefighters said. Due to high temperatures and extensive overhaul, a third alarm was struck, requesting additional manpower to the scene, firefighters said. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the building and were on scene for four hours. Mojo Fusion Pilates said their studio was c…
Body Recovered From In Quarry In Buena Vista Twp: Collings Lakes Fire Dept Body Recovered From In Quarry In Buena Vista Twp: Collings Lakes Fire Dept
Body Recovered From In Quarry In Buena Vista Twp: Collings Lakes Fire Dept A body was recovered from a quarry in Buena Vista Township on Monday, July 6, authorities said. At 5:41 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, emergency serves responded to the Collings Lakes quarry at 644 Cains Mills Rd after a person went swimming and did not resurface, Collings Lakes Fire Department said. Dive teams attempted to locate the victim, but the search was called off due to darkness and lightning in the area, firefighters said. The body was recovered, though the person was not identified. "It can not be stressed enough how dangerous quarries and blue holes like this one are, and under n…
Maryland Man Held Woman Against Her Will Before 11-Hour Armed Standoff: State Police Maryland Man Held Woman Against Her Will Before 11-Hour Armed Standoff: State Police
Maryland Man Held Woman Against Her Will Before 11-Hour Armed Standoff: State Police She got out. He refused to. The confrontation stretched from late Sunday night into Monday morning in Snow Hill, where Maryland State Police say Robert Keith Anderson, 49, barricaded himself inside a home after an alleged domestic assault that left troopers trying for nearly half a day to get him to surrender. It started just before 10:45 p.m. on July 5, when a woman managed to escape the home on W. Market Street and call 911. She told investigators Anderson had physically restrained her inside the residence. Before she got away, he allegedly pulled out a gun and threatened to harm her. B…
Wrong-Way Driver, Car Into Building Mark Fredericksburg's Fourth Of July DUI Crackdown Wrong-Way Driver, Car Into Building Mark Fredericksburg's Fourth Of July DUI Crackdown
Wrong-Way Driver, Car Into Building Mark Fredericksburg's Fourth Of July DUI Crackdown One driver went the wrong way down a city street. Another slammed into a building. Those were just two of the dangerous DUI arrests Fredericksburg Police say they made during the Fourth of July holiday, with separate crashes ending in handcuffs just hours apart. The first happened on Saturday, July 4, when Officer McAfee spotted a Kia minivan traveling the wrong way on Princess Anne Street near Lafayette Boulevard. Police said the driver ignored the officer's attempt to stop and continued driving the wrong way before finally pulling over in the 800 block of Princess Anne Street. Following…