Author: Breaking Local News Report

OAKMONT, PA — The Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is currently investigating a case involving a vehicle discovered submerged in the Allegheny River near California Avenue. The incident was reported to County 9-1-1 at 5:15 PM on July 21. Following the report, first responders immediately called for a dive team to inspect the vehicle. The dive team successfully located and assisted in the removal of the vehicle from the river. Upon further examination, detectives confirmed the presence of human remains inside the vehicle. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office is involved in the investigation and will work to identify…

CUMBERLAND, MD — The Cumberland Police Department has reported the arrest of Harry Frotman, 31, of Los Angeles, following two separate theft incidents on Sunday, July 21. Officers were called to a residence on the 200 block of Washington Street early Sunday morning, where they learned that home décor had been stolen from a front porch the previous night. Further investigation led them to a nearby business on Greene Street, where they encountered Frotman. During their interaction, it was discovered that Frotman had also stolen merchandise from the business where he was found. He was subsequently arrested, transported to police…

PHILADELPHIA, PA – In the 18th District at 5600 Market Street, a 26-year-old male was shot once in the right leg at 12:00 PM. Police transported the victim to Penn-Presbyterian Medical Center, where he is in stable condition. The scene is currently being held by authorities. No weapons have been recovered. One male suspect has been taken into custody for further investigation. The Special Investigation Group (SIG) is leading the investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.

PHILADELPHIA, PA – An early morning collision involving a police vehicle occurred at the intersection of 57th Street and Larchwood Avenue within the 18th District. The incident took place at 6:09 AM and involved a marked patrol car operated by a Philadelphia police officer and a private vehicle. Fortunately, the officer involved in the accident was not injured. However, the occupant of the private vehicle sustained injuries and was transported by Medic 9 to Jefferson Hospital for evaluation. The scene of the accident is currently being preserved for further investigation, with the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) taking the lead.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has expressed his full support for Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. In a recent tweet, Murphy announced that he had spoken with Harris and committed to backing her efforts. “We all must come together to defeat Donald Trump this November. Our democracy depends on it,” Murphy stated, emphasizing the importance of unity in the upcoming election. Murphy’s endorsement highlights his dedication to ensuring a democratic victory in the November elections. Murphy is considered a possibility for the Harris political campaign.

BROOKLYN, NY – A man was fatally shot late Sunday evening in Brooklyn, prompting an immediate response from local law enforcement. The incident occurred at approximately 10:44 PM near Flushing Street and Steuben Street, within the 88th Precinct’s area. Upon their arrival, police found an unidentified male in his 30s with a gunshot wound to the chest. The victim was quickly transported to New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital by EMS, where he was pronounced dead. As of now, there have been no arrests in connection with the shooting. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding this fatal incident is ongoing.…

BOSTON, MA — On Saturday, July 20, Omar Credle, 55, of Boston, was arrested by officers from the Boston Police Department’s District D-4 for drug trafficking. While patrolling Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard, a hotspot for quality of life concerns, officers noticed Credle with a visible plastic bag containing a white substance. Upon approaching and searching Credle, police found two large bags, each containing smaller packages of a rock-like substance confirmed to be crack cocaine, totaling approximately 20 grams. Further search led to the discovery of heroin and a prescription pill. Credle now faces charges related to drug trafficking…

CUMBERLAND, MD — Thomas Scannell Jr., a 63-year-old resident of Cumberland, was arrested on charges of intoxicated public disturbance, littering, and obstructing police officers. The arrest occurred on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at approximately 2:02 PM near the George Washington Headquarters on Greene Street. Responding to reports of an assault in progress, officers from the Cumberland Police Department encountered Scannell, who was visibly intoxicated and uncooperative. He repeatedly approached the police aggressively and attempted to walk away while officers were trying to conduct their investigation. Scannell was subsequently arrested and transported to Central Booking, where he is currently being held…

NEWARK, NJ — Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé is calling for public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an armed robbery at a local Dollar General Store. The incident occurred on Sunday, July 21, at approximately 8:29 AM on the 400 block of Springfield Avenue. According to the police report, the male suspect entered the store through the rear right-side entrance, claimed to have a handgun, and struck an employee before taking $3,776.33 from the store’s safe. The suspect was last seen exiting through the same entrance and heading north on South 6th Street. The suspect is…

BROOKLYN, NY – A violent episode in Brooklyn resulted in a fatal shooting and a critical injury late Sunday night. Responding to a 911 call at approximately 10:51 PM, police arrived at 29 Ryerson Street within the 88th Precinct to find two males suffering from gunshot wounds. The first victim, a 21-year-old male, had multiple gunshot wounds and was urgently transported to Bellevue Hospital by EMS, where he was tragically pronounced dead. The second victim, aged 59, received a gunshot wound to the head and remains in critical condition. No arrests have been made as of yet, and detectives are…