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HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Kevin D. Kolb, founder of Sick Recovery, a Berks County-based non-profit organization for men with substance abuse issues, faces charges for allegedly using the organization as a source of unpaid labor. A collaborative investigation by the Office of Attorney General and Pennsylvania State Police, along with the findings of the 52nd Statewide Investigating Grand Jury, revealed that Kolb recruited participants under the pretense of providing treatment and healthy recovery options. Investigators found that participants were required to surrender their personal belongings, including identification, money, and cell phones, and were not allowed…

Richmond, VA – Richmond Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect involved in a commercial robbery on Commerce Road. At approximately 5:08 a.m. on Monday, officers were dispatched to the 4400 block of Commerce Road in response to a commercial robbery report. According to the report, an unknown male entered the business, forced his way behind the counter, stole numerous cartons of cigarettes, and fled on foot. The suspect has been described as a tall and slim male wearing a green hoodie jacket, dark pants, and a dark-colored head covering with a white and dark…

Queens, NY – Approximately four tons of illegal cannabis and cannabis products were seized from a storage facility in Floral Park on Tuesday in a coordinated operation by the Queens District Attorney’s Office, NYPD, and NYC Sheriff’s Office. The raid, conducted at 6:00 p.m., also uncovered smaller quantities of crystal meth and Psilocybin products. Two individuals, Awad Aziz and Muneer Kassim, both of Brooklyn, were arrested and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance for their alleged involvement in storing and producing these illegal products. Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the seizure of approximately four tons of illegal…

Wilmington, DE- Delaware State Police have apprehended Purcell Hocker-Osborne, 25, of Wilmington, Delaware, for numerous shoplifting offenses, primarily targeting Home Depot locations throughout New Castle County. From August 11 to Saturday, authorities investigated a series of thefts from Home Depot stores in the area. The suspect, identified as a black male, repeatedly stole various power tools without payment. Investigative efforts led to the identification of Purcell Hocker-Osborne as the individual behind nine thefts, amassing stolen goods worth over $16,900. In some cases, Hocker-Osborne acted in concert with unidentified accomplices. Upon each theft, warrants were issued for his arrest, and efforts…

Bridgeton, NJ – The Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office has been actively participating in multiple Back to School events, highlighting their commitment to community engagement and public safety. Staffers Angie and Nicole represented the office at Cherry Street School in Bridgeton, while Brenda attended an event at Bacon Elementary in Millville. The office is on a mission to attend over 50 Back to School events across Cumberland County. The aim is to connect with parents and inform them about available public safety resources. The office is also open to speaking at schools, clubs, churches, and other organizations. Presentations cover various topics…

NEWARK, Del. — Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating two men wanted in connection with a shoplifting incident that occurred in July at the All In One Smoke Shop on East Main Street. The theft, which took place on the evening of July 11, 2024, involved three individuals who distracted the store clerk while stealing over $2,000 worth of merchandise. According to authorities, video surveillance footage helped identify two of the suspects as Stephan Lloyd, 28, and Savion Whyte-Douglas, 22. Arrest warrants have been issued for both men, charging them with Theft – Organized Retail Crime and related…

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — A 35-year-old man was arrested late Tuesday night following a domestic dispute at an apartment on Eastchester Road, where he allegedly struck a woman and then barricaded himself in a bedroom with a knife. The suspect, Eduardo Valencia-Maldonado, eventually surrendered to police without incident. New Rochelle Police responded to the scene at approximately 11:04 p.m. on September 17, 2024. According to authorities, Valencia-Maldonado assaulted a woman known to him before locking himself in a bedroom. Officers arrived and secured the other occupants of the apartment while attempting to communicate with the suspect. After initially receiving no…

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — New Rochelle Police arrested three individuals early Tuesday morning following a stabbing incident and the discovery of a firearm. The arrests stemmed from a stabbing reported at Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital, where a 20-year-old Bronx man sought treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. Police were called to the hospital at approximately 12:58 a.m. on September 17, 2024, after the stabbing victim drove himself to the emergency room. The victim told officers that his girlfriend had stabbed him in the back during an altercation at her home on 4th Street in New Rochelle. While police were interviewing the victim,…

Queens, NY – Haiyan Deng has admitted to manslaughter in the first degree along with other charges for fatally shooting a man in her apartment in Flushing on September 18, 2021. The victim, found in Deng’s bed with a gunshot wound to the head, was discovered by first responders during a wellness check. District Attorney Melinda Katz stated, “the defendant has admitted guilt for shooting and killing a young man inside her own home.” Melinda Katz also expressed hope that the plea would provide some closure to the victim’s loved ones. Deng, 34, residing on 39th Avenue in Flushing, pleaded…

Seaford, DE – Delaware State Police have arrested 46-year-old Terrence Banks of Seaford, Delaware, on multiple drug charges following a traffic stop in Seaford. On Tuesday at approximately 11:25 a.m., Sussex County Governor’s Task Force observed a Chevrolet Silverado traveling northbound on Atlanta Road near Bucks Branch Road with an equipment violation. Detectives pulled over the vehicle and spoke to the driver, identified as Terrence Banks. They discovered the truck’s insurance was expired and Banks could not provide any proof of ownership. Banks was taken into custody without incident after refusing verbal commands to exit the vehicle. A search of…