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Freehold, NJ – A man from Marlboro Township has been convicted of sexual and physical abuse against his daughter over a period exceeding six years, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Wednesday. Following a trial before Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Christie Bevacqua, Andrey V. Penkin, 51, was found guilty of two counts of first-degree Aggravated Sexual Assault, one count of second-degree Aggravated Sexual Assault, and two counts of second-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The investigation, led by the MCPO Special Victims Bureau and Marlboro Township Police Department, revealed that the abuse began in 2016 when the…

Largo, MD – The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision involving an on-duty PGPD patrol officer and 85-year-old Jeanette Benthall of Largo. The accident occurred on September 9 at approximately 11:20 a.m. at the intersection of Campus Way South and Joyceton Drive. Both drivers were transported to the hospital, where Benthall succumbed to her injuries five days later. The patrol officer has been released from the hospital. Investigators are examining the circumstances of the collision. They are working to gather video evidence and speak to witnesses. Anyone with information is asked…

Pasadena, MD – Anne Arundel County Police are investigating a hit-and-run incident on Tuesday that injured two juveniles. At approximately 11:00 a.m., police responded to the intersection of Outing Avenue and East Shore Road where two juveniles were struck by a white Nissan Pathfinder occupied by three males. One of the juveniles was transported by ambulance to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and the other was taken to an area hospital by an associate prior to police arrival, also with non-life-threatening injuries. Eastern District Detectives are actively investigating the case and request anyone with information to contact 410-222-6145. Anonymous…

Queens, NY – Keyah Richardson has been indicted by a grand jury and arraigned on charges including attempted murder in the first degree, assault, and other crimes. The indictment follows allegations that Richardson rammed a stolen car into an NYPD officer investigating the theft and nearly struck a grandfather and his granddaughter in Corona. Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz stated that Richardson stole a car and used it to strike Officer Bartholomew Tully. Richardson allegedly endangered the lives of two pedestrians, exited the vehicle, and led police on a manhunt before being captured on a rooftop. The grand jury indicted…

Frederick, MD – Potomac Edison will upgrade the underground electrical system near the Court Street Parking Garage on Thursday. The power outage is planned from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., impacting the Court Street Parking Garage, The Patrick Center, and Creekside Plaza. The Court Street Parking Garage will be closed for the duration of the outage, with power expected to be restored by 5:00 p.m. One exit gate will be functional, but no entrance gates will be open. Vehicles inside may remain parked but cannot reenter if removed. The Department of Public Works (DPW) will monitor any traffic signal issues…

Ocean City, MD – The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) has provided an update on the workplace misconduct investigation involving five of its officers. The investigation, which stemmed from a citizen’s complaint filed in April, has undergone extensive review. Recent findings have been submitted to the Worcester County Administrative Charging Committee. Chief Buzzuro emphasized the department’s dedication to transparency and thorough investigation. He stated that the findings were handed over this week and stressed the importance of keeping the community informed. The ongoing investigation is now in the hands of the Worcester County Administrative Charging Committee, which will evaluate the…

STAFFORD, VA – The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office has reported three separate incidents, including an assault, a burglary, and a fraud case, each involving active investigations. At Colonial Forge High School on Tuesday at 8:21 a.m., Deputy G.M. Lum intervened in a fight at the clinic. Deputy Lum, with assistance from school staff, separated two students. Student one was identified as the primary aggressor and faces a criminal complaint for assault and battery. At 2:35 a.m. on Tuesday, Deputy J.J. Suh responded to a business alarm at Trek Bicycle located at 2773 Richmond Highway. Upon arrival, he discovered a shattered…

SOMERVILLE, N.J. – A Somerset County jury convicted Victor Ogando-Marte, 39, from Plainfield, of third-degree aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, third-degree resisting arrest, and disorderly persons inflicting bodily injury with a deadly weapon. The verdict was announced following a week-long trial that concluded on Friday. Assistant Prosecutor Ryan A. Quiñones and Litigation Paralegal Tiffany Gordon represented the state. Sentencing is scheduled for November 1, at which time Ogando-Marte faces up to five years in New Jersey State Prison. The charges stem from an incident on April 13, 2022, when Ogando-Marte was driving an illegal dirt bike on Route…

Harrisburg, PA -Attorney General Michelle Henry’s office has filed a lawsuit against Digital Dream Labs. The robotics and educational-technology company is accused of failing to fulfill orders, issue refunds, or respond to consumer requests. Since November 2020, the company marketed several in-home companion robots: Vector 2.0, Cozmo 2.0, and the Butter Robot. According to the lawsuit, approximately 14,000 orders for these robots were placed between November 2020 and January 2024, most of which were not fulfilled. Customers who prepaid were not given refunds or updates on delays, prompting the lawsuit. The suit seeks restitution for consumers, civil penalties, and costs.…

Stafford, VA – A 19-year-old man from King George faces multiple felony charges following a high-speed pursuit with deputies just after midnight on Sunday. Deputy K.W. Suter of the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office was patrolling the area of Kings Highway and Sherwood Forest Farm Road when he noticed a Nissan Sentra traveling at 86 MPH in a 55 MPH zone. When Deputy Suter activated his emergency equipment to initiate a traffic stop, the driver of the Nissan accelerated to speeds exceeding 100 MPH. The pursuit continued eastbound towards the King George County line. After crossing into King George County, the…