Author: Breaking Local News Report

New York, NY — A 73-year-old man was assaulted while walking in Manhattan on Friday, July 26, 2024, prompting a police investigation. The incident occurred at approximately 9:00 a.m. as the victim was walking southbound at the intersection of 7th Avenue and 23rd Street. An unknown individual approached him and slapped him in his face, resulting in a laceration to his lip. Following the assault, the assailant fled into the West 23rd Street and 7th Avenue subway station and disappeared. Emergency Medical Services responded swiftly to the scene and transported the elderly victim to Lenox Health Greenwich Village for treatment.…

Baltimore, MD — The Baltimore Police Department reported a significant arrest made by the Central District Action Team on July 26, 2024. At approximately 6:41 p.m., officers conducted a vehicle stop in the 1000 block of Harford Avenue. During the stop, detectives discovered that the 30-year-old male driver had an active warrant issued by the U.S. Marshals. They also recovered a Taurus GX4 9mm handgun and ammunition from the vehicle. The suspect was subsequently transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility for processing.

New York, NY — The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a series of armed robberies within the 114th and 24th Precincts. The incidents occurred under alarming circumstances involving a displayed firearm. Incident Details: First Incident: On Sunday, July 21, 2024, at around 3:15 p.m., the suspect entered a business located at 29-24 Hoyt Avenue. After making a purchase and approaching the register, he brandished a firearm, demanding money. He successfully took $600 and fled eastbound on Hoyt Avenue. Fortunately, no injuries were reported during this robbery. Second Incident: On…

Sacramento, CA — Mandiko Kwadzo has been convicted of first-degree murder by a jury, along with allegations of using a firearm in the murder and being a felon in possession of a firearm. The incident dates back to July 27, 2020, when West Sacramento police responded to reports of shots fired inside a residence. Subsequently, a tragic sequence of events unfolded leading to the discovery of Carliena Clayton, a mother of four, fatally shot inside her car, which was partially submerged in the Sacramento River at Cliff’s Marina. Witnesses and evidence at the scene implicated Kwadzo in the shooting. The…

Haverstraw, NY — The Haverstraw Police Department has announced the arrest of Yandie Martinez in connection with the July 1 homicide on West Street in the Village of Haverstraw. Martinez was apprehended at 1:20 p.m. in Piedmont, South Carolina, through a collaborative effort involving the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Apprehension Special Investigations Team (FASIT), the FBI-Westchester Safe Streets Task Force, and the FBI-Columbia Division.

Bronx, NY — A moped theft occurred on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at approximately 3:35 p.m. at the intersection of East 167 Street and Sheridan Avenue. Police reports indicate that a 29-year-old man was approached by two unidentified males, leading to a physical altercation. During the incident, the assailants forcibly took the victim’s moped, valued at around $900, and were last seen fleeing eastbound on 167 Street. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The suspects are described as males with medium complexions. Notably, one of the individuals was seen with a cast on his left arm. Authorities are seeking any information…

Baltimore, MD — On July 26, Eastern District Action Team members of the Baltimore Police Department arrested a 17-year-old male during proactive enforcement in the 1200 block of North Potomac Street. The investigation led to the recovery of a Ruger LCP Max .380 handgun with ammunition and controlled dangerous substances (CDS). The juvenile suspect was subsequently transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility for processing.

Deal, NJ — The Deal Police Department has announced a road closure for Sunday, July 28, 2024. Ocean Avenue northbound, starting at Roosevelt Avenue, will be closed to all traffic from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Vehicles will be rerouted westbound on Roosevelt Avenue to Norwood Avenue. Motorists are advised to plan for potential delays and consider alternative routes during this time.

Roanoke County, VA — The Roanoke County Police Department extends its gratitude to the Mount Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department for organizing a successful touch a truck event at Mount Pleasant Elementary. The Roanoke County Sheriff’s Office contributed to the event by cooking hot dogs, and the police department provided chips and waters. The event featured a variety of vehicles and offered an opportunity for the police to engage with the Mount Pleasant community, known for its strong Neighborhood Watch Group. Residents of the Mount Pleasant area are encouraged to attend the monthly Neighborhood Watch meetings held on the second Tuesday…

Newark, NJ — The Newark Department of Public Safety is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a carjacking incident that occurred on July 19, 2024. At approximately 9:30 p.m., a food delivery worker was carjacked while delivering an order to an apartment building in the 900 block of Broad Street. The suspect struck the worker in the back of the head, rendering him unconscious, before stealing a red 2023 Jiajue Moped. The suspect then fled westbound on West Kinney Street and continued onto Vine Street. Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé urges anyone with information about…