Author: Breaking Local News Report

STAFFORD, VA – On Thursday, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office released its daily incident report detailing a series of criminal activities from Wednesday. In the early hours of Wednesday, deputies C.M. Sterne and W.A. Bolinsky conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Plantation Drive and Smokehouse Drive after witnessing a vehicle run a red light. The driver, found to have no driver’s license, was in possession of a suspected controlled substance later identified as methamphetamine. Upon being taken to Rappahannock Regional Jail, another substance was discovered on the driver, leading to his charge with multiple offenses, including possession of…

Baltimore, MD – An arrest warrant has been issued for a juvenile suspect in connection with a recent shooting, according to Baltimore County police. The incident, involving an attempted robbery, occurred on Friday on the 400 block of Dunkirk Road in Rodgers Forge. The attempted robbery resulted in a 50-year-old man sustaining severe injuries. The suspect remains at large as Baltimore County detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit continue their search. Authorities have not disclosed the identity of the juvenile suspect. Residents in the area expressed concerns following the incident. The police department encourages anyone with information to step forward…

Brooklyn, NY – The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office announced plans to vacate the conviction of Keith Roberts, who was imprisoned for eight years for a 1986 murder based on testimony from a single and unreliable witness. Following a reinvestigation by the Conviction Review Unit (CRU), it was determined the original case was flawed, primarily due to an uncredible eyewitness account, a plausible alibi defense, and a rushed police investigation. Roberts is the 40th person to be exonerated by the CRU since it was established in 2014. District Attorney Eric Gonzalez emphasized the importance of the CRU in rectifying past injustices.…

Trenton, NJ – An ex-caseworker for the New Jersey Department of Children and Family Services’ Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) faces indictment due to alleged sexual abuse of two minors. Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), and the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) announced the charges. Trent L. Collier, 58, formerly from Newark, New Jersey, and now residing in Savannah, Georgia, has been indicted on charges such as sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual contact, attempted aggravated sexual assault, and official misconduct. The allegations include abusive conduct toward two children under his supervision as…

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Adventure Crossing, once envisioned as a major entertainment district featuring sports fields, hotels, a convention center, restaurants, and other high-end attractions, has yet to meet those expectations. Instead, vacant warehouses dominate the site, and aside from a sports field complex and an indoor golf center, most of the planned amenities remain unfulfilled. There have been rumors that a group of investors are considering a new plan involving a high-density affordable housing project at the site instead of the initial commercial and entertainment plan presented to the township years ago. Although no formal application has been submitted…

Cumberland, MD – Cumberland City Police responded to a destruction of property complaint on Tuesday at approximately 11:30 p.m. The incident occurred in the 300 block of Bedford Street, where several potted plants were reportedly knocked over and damaged. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim, who identified Christopher Scott Cook as the individual responsible for the damage. Officers subsequently located Cook at a nearby residence. Cook resisted initial attempts to arrest him, pulling away from law enforcement and attempting to re-enter the residence. Following these actions, Cook was successfully taken into custody and transported to the Allegany County Detention…

Wilkes-Barre, PA – A domestic dispute on Darling Street in Wilkes-Barre resulted in the arrest of a local resident. The incident occurred on Wednesday, October 2nd, at approximately 9:19 AM. Officers from the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department responded to a report of an assault. Upon arrival, they found a 25-year-old female victim with a laceration on her left eyebrow, which was actively bleeding. According to the victim, she was involved in a verbal altercation with 35-year-old Dennis Rivera. During the altercation, Rivera allegedly struck her in the face with a lighter and then left the scene. Police located Rivera walking…

Hanover, MD – A Virginia resident recently secured a $50,000 prize with a Maryland Lottery scratch-off ticket after experiencing a streak of bad luck at a casino. The woman, who was not having the best luck on the casino floor, later purchased a $500,000 Crossword instant ticket from Arundel Mills Exxon in Hanover. This $20 purchase led to her unexpected win of the second-tier prize. The Alexandria resident shared that she prefers crossword-themed scratch-offs and initially believed she had won $1,000. She had discovered seven words on the first puzzle of the scratch-off. However, she realized there was more to…

SYKESVILLE, MD – A Carroll County resident won a $50,000 prize after purchasing a $5 Deluxe Crossword 9th Edition scratch-off ticket at a Royal Farms in Sykesville. This marks the achievement of the game’s top prize. The player, who chose the nickname “Don” after a movie character, visited the Royal Farms located at 1261 Liberty Road. On a recent weekend, he bought a newspaper along with two Deluxe Crossword 9th Edition scratch-offs, one for his wife and another for himself. Upon returning home, Don scratched off his ticket and discovered four black words on the first puzzle and four red…

DOVER, Del. — The Dover Police Department has arrested 21-year-old Alexander Singletary of Smyrna in connection with the fatal shooting of Barry Best, 50, of Dover, that occurred on September 30, authorities announced Thursday. Singletary was taken into custody on October 2 after the department’s Special Operations Response Team executed a search warrant at a residence in the 400 block of New Castle Avenue. During the search, detectives also arrested Jaylan Koroma, 18, of Dover, on unrelated charges. Police recovered two handguns at the scene. Singletary has been charged with first-degree murder, possession of a firearm during the commission of…