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GLEN BURNIE, Md. — Police are investigating a knife-related assault that occurred Saturday night outside the Little India Cafe on East Ordnance Road. Officers responded to the scene at approximately 10:15 p.m. on October 5 after receiving reports of an altercation involving a weapon. According to authorities, a 63-year-old man approached another individual near the restaurant, leading to a physical confrontation. During the altercation, the suspect allegedly threatened the victim with a pocket knife before fleeing the scene. The suspect is described as a Black male in his 30s, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing 180 pounds. He…

LINTHICUM, Md. — Authorities are searching for two suspects involved in an early morning robbery at a 7-Eleven on Aviation Boulevard. The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. on October 5, 2024, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department. The two suspects, described as Black males, entered the store, assaulted the clerk, and ordered him to the ground. The suspects then took an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing the scene in a dark-colored sedan. Officers conducted a search of the surrounding area but were unable to locate the suspects. The Regional Crimes Unit is leading the investigation and is…

APIA, Samoa — The New Zealand navy has lost its first ship since World War II after the HMNZS Manawanui sank on a reef off the coast of Samoa, sparking concerns over a potential environmental disaster in waters vital to the region’s fishing and tourism industries. The vessel ran aground on Saturday evening while conducting a reef survey near the southern coast of Upolu, Samoa’s most populated island, according to New Zealand authorities. The Manawanui, a specialist dive and hydrographic vessel, lost power before striking the reef, about one nautical mile off Upolu. By early Sunday morning, the ship was “listing heavily” after…

UTICA, N.Y. — Utica Police are investigating a robbery involving two juvenile victims who were forced to surrender their bicycles after being threatened by three other juveniles, according to a report from the department. Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Elmwood Place on the evening of October 4, 2024, around 7:45 p.m., after receiving a call about the robbery. The victims told police that three unknown male juveniles approached them while they were riding their bicycles. One of the suspects lifted his shirt, implying he had a gun, and demanded the bikes, leading the victims to hand them…

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A heavy police presence has been reported near Drosera Avenue and Leipzig Avenue as law enforcement officers search for three suspects believed to be armed, according to a statement from the Township of Hamilton Police Department. The suspects, described as three Hispanic males dressed in dark clothing and wearing facemasks, fled on foot into a wooded area west of Drosera Avenue toward the FAA complex. Authorities are warning residents to lock their doors and remain indoors until further notice. In addition to the search for the individuals, police are looking for a black minivan with temporary…

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The township of Toms River is set to host a family-friendly bonfire event at Shelter Cove Beach on October 19, according to an announcement from the Toms River Township Government. The event, organized by Mayor Maurice “Mo” Rodrick and the Toms River Recreation Department, will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy snacks and a movie under the stars, with the bonfire as the evening’s centerpiece. The event is open to the public and intended to offer a relaxed atmosphere for families to gather at the beach as autumn…

Mechanicsburg — Attorney General Michelle Henry has filed a lawsuit against a chiropractor in Mechanicsburg, alleging he misled patients about their insurance coverage, leading many to make out-of-pocket payments. The lawsuit names Jason Michael Fullmer, owner of Central PA Spinal Health Chiropractic, LLC, as the defendant. According to the suit, Fullmer falsely informed patients that their chiropractic care would be covered by insurance, but often failed to submit claims to insurers. As a result, patients were left with large bills and, in some cases, faced threats of debt collection if they did not pay. “This chiropractor did a disservice to…

CUMBERLAND, Md. — The Allegany County Sheriff’s Office is collecting donations to assist those impacted by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. The effort, led by Deputy Chase McKenzie, will run until Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. Donations can be dropped off at two locations: the Patrol Office at 695 Kelly Road in Cumberland or the Detention Center at 14300 McMullen Highway. Items will be accepted Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sheriff’s office has provided a list of critical items needed for disaster relief, including storage bins, cooking supplies, personal protective equipment (PPE), and cold-weather clothing. Other…

ROXBURY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Nicholas Zirpoli, the 36-year-old owner of Plato’s Closet in Roxbury Township, has been sentenced following his guilty plea to multiple counts of invasion of privacy and possession of child images, according to an announcement by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office. Zirpoli, a resident of Lincoln Park, was sentenced on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, by Judge Stephen J. Taylor, P.J.S.C. Zirpoli pleaded guilty earlier this year on May 13 to ten counts of third-degree invasion of privacy and one count of third-degree possession of child images. As part of the sentence, Zirpoli received three years of probation…

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Justin Mohn, 32, was formally arraigned Friday on charges including first-degree murder in the killing of his father, Michael F. Mohn, 68, at their home in January. The Bucks County District Attorney’s Office also filed aggravating circumstances in the case, allowing prosecutors the option to pursue the death penalty if Mohn is convicted of first-degree murder. The aggravator cited is the commission of the murder during a felony. Mohn, of Upper Orchard Drive, faces multiple charges, including two counts of terrorism and possession of an instrument of crime, as well as robbery, firearms violations, and abuse…