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MINEOLA, NY — Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the indictment of an East Meadow man, Sebastian Patino Caceres, 23, on multiple counts of Criminal Mischief as a Hate Crime. Caceres allegedly targeted the Beth-El Jewish Center and several private properties with antisemitic graffiti in April. Arraigned before Judge Colin O’Donnell, Caceres faces charges including Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree as a Hate Crime, along with other related felonies and misdemeanors. He pleaded not guilty and was released on electronic monitoring, with a court return scheduled for September 13. The charges could lead to a prison term…

BENSALEM, PA — Early Saturday, Bensalem Police swiftly responded to a gunpoint robbery at a 7-11 on Lincoln Highway in Trevose. At approximately 2:50 AM, a man allegedly threatened the store clerk with a concealed weapon and demanded cash and cigarettes. Surveillance footage later revealed the suspect fleeing in a silver-blue Chevrolet Malibu. Utilizing advanced surveillance technology, officers traced the vehicle heading south into Philadelphia. A traffic stop was initiated around 4:50 AM near a local Wawa, where Amanda Petherbridge, 34, and Christopher Yelverton, 42, both of no fixed address, were detained. Although Yelverton did not match his earlier attire,…

BROOKLYN, NY—Councilwoman Inna Vernikov has publicly condemned the display of a Taliban flag in her district in Southern Brooklyn. In a recent tweet, Vernikov linked the presence of the flag to broader national policy issues, criticizing open border policies and the Democratic Party’s approach to immigration. Vernikov also targeted the current administration’s handling of border security, questioning the effectiveness of the appointed “border czar” Vice President Kamala Harris. The councilwoman’s comments reflect her concerns about national security and immigration policies affecting local communities. She has been very outspoken against threats, attacks, and the intimidation of Jewish residents of the city.…

WASHINGTON, DC—US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has reportedly resigned following intense scrutiny over security breaches during a recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The incident, which occurred at a rally in Pennsylvania earlier this month, has sparked a series of investigations by Congress and an internal government watchdog into the Secret Service’s protocols. Cheatle’s resignation comes amid growing bipartisan pressure in Congress, with some Republican lawmakers even calling for her impeachment. The scrutiny intensified after Cheatle’s recent testimony before the House Oversight Committee, where she was criticized for her reticence to answer several key questions. Appointed by…

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that occurred in Towson yesterday afternoon. Officers were dispatched to the 6800 block of Loch Raven Boulevard at approximately 1:30 p.m., where they found an adult male with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was quickly transported to a local hospital for treatment. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit are currently handling the case and have issued a call for witnesses or anyone with relevant information to come forward. Individuals with information are urged to contact the police at 410-307-2020 to assist in the ongoing investigation.

LAKEWOOD, NJ—Lakewood Police Department is currently investigating a potential shooting incident reported last evening on Cedar Street. The initial call came in just before 9:15 p.m., with a resident reporting a “loud pop” and sighting a black pickup truck in the vicinity alongside a broken glass bottle on the road. Responding officers conducted a thorough check of the area but initially found no further signs of disturbance. However, nearly an hour later, a second call from a different resident on the same street reported a suspected bullet hole in the doorframe of a second-floor bedroom. Officer Conner Woods, acting on…

TOMS RIVER, NJ—Mayor Rodrick announced an exciting addition to the Toms River Summer Concert Series: a free fireworks show following each concert. The announcement promises to enhance the summer festivities for residents and visitors alike. This Wednesday, July 24, the concert will feature Garden State Radio, performing live at Shelter Cove Beach from 7 to 9 p.m. Attendees can also enjoy treats from Kona Ice Jersey Shore during the event. To accommodate the expected crowds, complimentary shuttle buses will be available from 6 to 10 p.m. at Toms River High School East, ensuring convenient access to and from the venue.…

STAFFORD, VA—A shooting incident stemming from a road rage altercation is currently under investigation by the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. The event occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning on Warrenton Road, near the intersection with Village Parkway. Deputy C.A. Osborne was dispatched to the scene after reports came in at approximately 12:13 a.m. on July 21. According to the victim, his vehicle was struck by gunfire while he was driving home. Fortunately, he was not injured in the incident. The sequence of events began as the victim was driving along Warrenton Road between Plantation Drive and Village Parkway.…

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ—John Marrone, 68, of Seaside Park, has been charged in connection with a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred on July 21 in Toms River Township. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer stated that Marrone faces charges of causing death or injury while driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license and knowingly leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death. The incident took place around 2:50 p.m. on July 21, when Toms River Township Police responded to reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Route 166 and Old Freehold Road. The…

STAFFORD, VA—A routine traffic stop turned into a felony arrest for a 31-year-old Stafford man early Friday morning. Deputy L.T. Ward of the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office conducted the stop after spotting a Dodge Charger traveling at 60 MPH in a 45 MPH zone along Warrenton Road and Cambridge Street at around 4:49 a.m. on July 19. The driver, identified as Jimmy Chirinos, displayed clear signs of intoxication, such as glassy, bloodshot eyes and a strong odor of alcohol on his breath. Chirinos admitted to consuming “two beers” and disclosed that his driving license had been suspended. Further investigation revealed…