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Timonium, MD – Maryland State Police arrested Dwayne Purdie Jr., 31, of Baltimore, early Sunday morning after discovering suspected cocaine, hallucinogenic mushrooms, ecstasy, and heroin during a traffic stop in Baltimore County. Purdie faces charges of felony drug distribution, two counts of possession with intent to distribute narcotics, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl/heroin, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The incident occurred shortly before 3:30 a.m. on the inner loop of Interstate 695 near Green Spring Avenue. A Trooper from the Maryland State Police Golden Ring Barrack conducted a traffic stop on a Honda Accord for suspected driving under the…

Bronx, NY – On Sunday, July 7, at approximately 6:30 p.m., a 56-year-old male was assaulted and robbed near East 167 Street and Teller Avenue. An unidentified male approached the victim from behind, striking him on the side of his head, causing the victim to fall to the ground. The assailant then forcibly took the victim’s cellphone and wallet before fleeing to an unknown location. The victim suffered a laceration and bruising to his face and was transported to NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln by EMS for treatment. The police are investigating the incident and seeking information to identify the suspect.…

Philadelphia, PA – On Monday, a shooting occurred at approximately 6:02 p.m. on the highway at 2xx S 54th Street in the 18th District. The victim, a white male approximately 25-30 years old, identified as “John Doe,” was shot once in the chest. Police transported the victim to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased. The scene is currently being held, with no weapons recovered and no arrests made at this time. The Homicide Unit is conducting an ongoing investigation.

Philadelphia, PA – On Monday, at approximately 4:00 p.m., a shooting occurred at 1xx North 61st Street. A 32-year-old male sustained a gunshot wound to his left shoulder. The victim drove himself to HUP Cedar, where he was stabilized and later transported to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center by a private ambulance. The scene is currently being held, and a person of interest is in custody for further investigation by the Shooting Investigation Group. No weapon has been recovered at this time. The investigation is ongoing.

Brooklyn, NY – On Tuesday, June 25, at approximately 4:00 a.m., three unoccupied vintage vehicles were stolen from Atlantic Avenue in the 75 Precinct. The vehicles, a 1955 Chrysler, a 1966 Ford Mustang, and a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro, were on a car hauling trailer attached to a 2017 white Dodge Ram parked in front of 3080 Atlantic Ave. Two unknown individuals in a white SUV removed the Dodge Ram and the trailer, heading eastbound on Atlantic Avenue. The first suspect is described as a male wearing a black pullover mask, a black t-shirt, black pants, black gloves, and black sneakers.…

Queens, NY – On Monday, July 15, at approximately 4:50 p.m., an unidentified male attempted to pick up a 3-year-old child from a day care facility located at 35-19 Leavitt Street. The male informed staff that he was sent by the child’s father, who would be 20 minutes late. Day care staff, upon checking their records, found that the male was not listed as an emergency contact and refused to release the child. The male stated he would wait outside but fled on foot shortly afterward. The child remained safe and secure inside the facility. The police are investigating the…

Brooklyn, NY – On Tuesday, July 2, at approximately 12:08 p.m., a 22-year-old female was groped by an unknown individual at the Broadway-Junction train station. The suspect approached the victim and touched her buttocks before fleeing in an unknown direction. No injuries were reported. The suspect is described as a male with a dark complexion, in his 20s or 30s, weighing around 175 pounds, and approximately 5’9″ tall. He was last seen wearing a multi-color t-shirt, light blue jeans, and white sneakers. The police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual involved in this incident. The investigation…

Sussex County, VA – Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred early this morning on Route 40. The incident took place at approximately 4:15 a.m. near Lobb Shop Road. A 2005 Cadillac Escalade, heading eastbound, veered off the left side of the road, overturned multiple times, and struck a tree. The driver, identified as Jarrell R. Thomas, 34, of Waverly, VA, was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. A female passenger was also ejected and sustained life-threatening injuries. She was transported to VCU Medical Center for treatment. The investigation into the cause…

Manassas, VA – Police responded to an attempted malicious wounding incident on Monday morning at a residence in the 6200 block of Sierra Ct., Manassas. The call came in at approximately 10:45 a.m. The investigation revealed that a verbal altercation between a 51-year-old man and an acquaintance, Maurice Howell, 64, escalated into violence. Howell attempted to stab the victim with a knife. Fortunately, the victim was able to leave the room and contact the police. Howell remained inside the residence and initially refused to comply with officers’ commands. Only minor injuries were reported. Following the investigation, officers obtained arrest warrants…

Atlantic City, NJ – William Jenkins, 28, of Atlantic City, pleaded guilty on Monday to first-degree strict liability for causing a drug-induced death, third-degree distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, and fourth-degree unlawful possession of a prohibited weapon. Jenkins is expected to be sentenced to 11 years in New Jersey State Prison, subject to the No Early Release Act, which requires an 85% period of parole ineligibility. Following his release, he will be under intensive parole supervision for five years. The charges stem from an incident on July 5, 2023, when investigators found a 44-year-old male, identified as B.F., unresponsive…