Author: Breaking Local News Report

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ – An incident involving the possession of an open container of alcohol resulted in a charge against Edgar A. Quinatoa-Solis of Independence Township. The 66-year-old man was apprehended by Hackettstown police on Tuesday at 7:21 p.m. The event took place at ShopRite Wines & Spirits, located at 80 Main Street. According to reports, a police officer in an unmarked vehicle noticed Quinatoa-Solis exiting the store. After returning to his car, he poured out some Coca-Cola from a 20-ounce bottle and replaced it with Jack Daniel’s Whiskey from an airplane-sized bottle. Quinatoa-Solis was attempting to start his vehicle just…

BALTIMORE, MD – Authorities have apprehended three 17-year-old individuals in connection with an armed carjacking incident that occurred on the 3000 block of Frisby Street on Tuesday at approximately 10:35 p.m. The suspects approached a 21-year-old victim, brandishing firearms, and demanded his belongings. After taking possession of the victim’s Toyota, the suspects fled the scene. Despite a swift area canvass by responding officers, the vehicle was not immediately located. The following day, Wednesday, at around 4:30 a.m., officers engaged in a crime suppression detail were notified of a stolen vehicle moving through the vicinity of Frankford Avenue at Belair Road.…

Ocean, NJ – The Township of Ocean Police Department announced planned road construction activities for Thursday affecting Deal Road and Route 35. The construction will take place on Deal Road around Bowne and Carbury Roads. Additionally, Route 35 near Logan Road will also experience construction activities. The work on Route 35 is scheduled to start at 8:00 a.m. and is expected to end by 6:00 p.m. It will involve multiple locations along Route 35 throughout the day. Drivers should anticipate detours at both sites and are advised to exercise caution while traveling in the areas affected by construction. The local…

Upper Marlboro, MD- The Prince George’s County Police Department has released a community alert regarding an ongoing phone scam targeting residents. Scammers involved in this scheme pretend to be police officers to extract personal information or money from unsuspecting individuals. The operation involves perpetrators using what seems to be legitimate Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) or county government phone numbers to call victims. During these calls, the scammers impersonate officers, claiming the victim has an open arrest warrant or another urgent legal matter needing immediate action. Victims are then pressured to provide private information, such as social security numbers,…

Henderson County, NC -Henderson County remains under a State of Emergency with a curfew in effect from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. A donation drop-off site located at 118 McAbee Court, Flat Rock, NC, continues to accept specific items. While diapers are not currently needed, non-perishable food, bottled water, and toiletries are requested. Clothing and perishable items are not being accepted. More details on acceptable items and volunteer opportunities can be found at www.visithendersonvillenc.org/helene-relief. The Ecusta Trail is temporarily closed as a contractor clears storm debris. The trail is currently unsafe, and public access is restricted. Residents are encouraged to…

Goshen, NY – Wayne Battles, a 44-year-old resident of Middletown, has been sentenced to seven years in prison with an additional three years of post-release supervision. The sentencing took place on Tuesday following his guilty plea in Orange County Court to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree. Court documents and statements revealed that in July 2020, Battles conducted multiple transactions with an undercover police officer involving crack cocaine. Later in October 2020, authorities stopped a vehicle he was driving, discovering around 27 grams of cocaine in his possession. During his plea proceedings, Battles admitted to knowingly…

Baltimore, MD- Officers from the Baltimore Police Department responded to an unarmed robbery on East Redwood Street on Tuesday at around 5:11 p.m. The response was prompted by a victim’s report, detailing an assault and theft incident involving two unidentified female suspects. The victim, who was on her way into an apartment, was approached and assaulted by the suspects. Her cellphone and keys were taken. The police, after gathering descriptions from the victim, began to canvass the surrounding area for potential suspects. In the course of their search, officers identified and located two female juveniles, aged 16 and 15. The…

Pittsburgh, PA – On Tuesday at around 9 p.m., officers from the Downtown Public Safety Center were dispatched to an incident at Liberty Avenue and Stanwix Street following reports of a fight. Witnesses reported the altercation, prompting an immediate response from law enforcement. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male lying on the ground, exhibiting multiple facial injuries including bruises, a large welt above an eye, and a cut lip. The victim experienced difficulty in breathing and speaking, leading to his transportation to the hospital by medics, where he was confirmed to be in stable condition. A bystander’s video footage showed…

Towson, MD – The Baltimore County Police Department has issued a warning about a surge in spoofing incidents, where scammers pose as police officers to extract money and personal information from residents. These fraudulent calls have been identified as part of a rising regional trend. Police emphasize they will never request monetary funds, bank details, or social security numbers via phone or in person interactions. Officials advise residents to avoid answering calls from unknown numbers. If someone does answer such a call, they should not engage further if the caller’s identity is unexpected. If instructed to press a button to…

Cumberland, MD– The Allegany County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with Maryland State Police – Barrack C, has made significant progress in executing open and active warrants. Their efforts led to the apprehension of several individuals. On Wednesday, Brandon Zane Jones, 30, of Westernport, was arrested. He faces two Circuit Court Warrants concerning a probation violation related to an Assault-Second Degree conviction and a Grand Jury Criminal Indictment on various controlled dangerous substances charges. Jones awaits a bail review in Circuit Court and is held without bond. James Emerson Hanlin III, 38, from Keyser, WV, was detained on a District Court…