Author: Breaking Local News Report
STAFFORD COUNTY, VA—An 18-year-old male from Fredericksburg was apprehended following a road rage confrontation in South Stafford that occurred on Tuesday. The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office was called to Washington Square Plaza after a motorcyclist reported a road rage incident involving a silver Honda Accord. The driver of the Honda was accused of brandishing a revolver during the dispute. Law enforcement officers located the suspect vehicle in the parking lot near Dollar Tree and found the suspect inside the store. Upon detaining the individual, deputies discovered a revolver in his vehicle with an obliterated serial number. Deputy T.S. Myree arrested…
BROOKLYN, NY—A 28-year-old female taxi operator was robbed at knifepoint early Wednesday morning. The incident occurred at around 3:00 AM when the driver picked up three unknown individuals in front of 2059 Frederick Douglas Boulevard. The taxi driver transported the passengers to 559 Nostrand Avenue, where she requested payment for the fare. At this location, the passengers displayed a knife and forcibly stole $300 from her. The assailants then fled the scene on foot. Fortunately, the taxi operator was not injured during the robbery. The police are currently investigating the incident and seeking information on the suspects.
BEL AIR, MD – A Harford County Sheriff’s Office Correctional Deputy has been indicted and suspended without pay following serious allegations of theft and forgery. Senior Deputy Shawn Forton, 40, who has been with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office since August 2006, faces a felony charge of theft over $1500 and multiple forgery charges. The charges stem from an incident involving a female victim who claimed that Forton, whom she knew outside his professional capacity, forged a check in her name and deposited it into his personal bank account. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office, upon learning of the allegations from…
The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) reported a significant reduction in boating accidents and no fatalities during the busiest boating holiday of the year, Independence Day weekend. This year’s “Operation Dry Water” resulted in nine arrests for Operating While Under the Influence of Alcohol (OUI), the highest since 2018, despite the overall decrease in boating incidents compared to previous years. Launched in 2009, Operation Dry Water is a nationwide effort led by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators to enforce boating safety laws and reduce alcohol-related accidents. Maryland NRP has actively participated through “saturation patrols,” focusing on areas…
WILMINGTON, DE – Two teenagers have been arrested by the Delaware State Police following a burglary at Z Smoke Land, a smoke shop located at 5337 Limestone Road in Wilmington. The incident occurred early on the morning of July 15, 2024. At around 3:58 a.m., state troopers responded to a burglary report at the business. Upon arrival, they found one suspect behind the shopping center. Despite multiple verbal commands to stop, the suspect, a 15-year-old male from Newark, attempted to flee but was quickly apprehended with the help of a police K9. This suspect was then taken to a local…
DOVER, DE – Jesus Torres, a 34-year-old Dover resident, was arrested on multiple charges including drug offenses and resisting arrest, following a pursuit near Seaford. The arrest, conducted by the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force, took place on July 16, 2024. The incident began at approximately 3:47 p.m. when a detective observed Torres failing to use his turn signal while driving an Acura MDX on German Road from Concord Pond Road. Torres did not initially stop when the detective attempted to pull him over, leading to a brief pursuit that ended at a dead-end on Jewell Street. Upon stopping, Torres…
GLEN BURNIE, MD – An argument at a Glen Burnie residence escalated to violence on July 16, resulting in the arrest of a Linthicum man. Officers responded to the scene at a home on Eugenia Avenue around 4:25 p.m., where they discovered that Joshua Richard Wader, 34, had allegedly pointed a handgun at several occupants during the dispute. The suspect was subsequently located at his residence in Linthicum and taken into custody without further incident. Officers also seized a 9mm Smith & Wesson handgun, identified as the weapon used in the assault. Wader is now facing charges related to the…
MIDDLE RIVER, MD – A Middle River man, Jason Catanzariti, 53, was arrested by Maryland State Police following a road rage incident on northbound I-95 at I-695. The incident occurred on Thursday and led to Catanzariti being charged with felony assault and other related offenses. The altercation involved Catanzariti allegedly pointing a handgun at another motorist, who promptly reported the incident to police. The vehicle, described as a gray Subaru with Maryland plates, was soon spotted by authorities. Troopers located Catanzariti at his residence in Middle River at 8:30 PM and also recovered a loaded firearm believed to have been…
BURTONSVILLE, MD – Montgomery County Police officers from the 3rd District Station implemented a traffic enforcement operation early Saturday to deter an illegal car meet-up featuring exhibition driving in Burtonsville. Authorities encountered a large assembly of vehicles on Sandy Spring Road engaged in reckless driving behaviors. Officers intensified their presence and initiated targeted enforcement measures, effectively dispersing the group from the area. This proactive intervention by the police helped avert possible accidents and injuries. Montgomery County Police have affirmed their commitment to collaborate with regional partners to combat unsafe driving practices and enforce accountability within the community.
PITTSBURGH, PA – Early Thursday morning, emergency crews from Pittsburgh EMS, Fire, and Police were called to the scene of a vehicle rollover at the intersection of Banksville Road and Carnahan Road. A female was found trapped inside an overturned vehicle. Upon arrival, Public Safety units confirmed the entrapment. Rescue efforts involved Medic 3, who provided immediate care to the victim and applied protective measures within the wrecked vehicle. Simultaneously, EMS Rescue 2 worked to stabilize the vehicle and removed the windshield, facilitating the safe extrication of the patient. The woman was subsequently transported to the hospital and is reported…