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Georgetown, DE – Delaware State Police arrested Terence Savage, a 36-year-old resident of Millsboro, for numerous felony charges after a pursuit involving a stolen car near Milton. On September 30 at approximately 6:45 p.m., members of the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force encountered a gray Chevrolet Camaro, reportedly stolen during a robbery the day before. The vehicle was spotted on Lewes-Georgetown Highway, prompting troopers to conduct a traffic stop on Shinglepoint Road. However, the driver, later identified as Terence Savage, fled, leading police on a high-speed chase through several streets. The vehicle was eventually found unattended on North Park Avenue…
Queens, NY – Xiaoning Zhang has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the murder of immigration lawyer Jim Li. The announcement was made by Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. Li was a prominent figure for his activism, notably during the Tiananmen Square uprising in 1989. District Attorney Katz explained that Li had initially taken on Zhang’s case pro bono for her asylum request. Zhang admitted to falsifying information on her application, prompting Li to discontinue his representation. This dismissal led Zhang to return to Li’s office armed with two kitchen knives, stabbing him, resulting in his…
MANHATTAN, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) employee was arrested on Thursday, September 26, in Manhattan, according to authorities. The suspect, identified as Donald Fontana, 56, was taken into custody at approximately 7:20 p.m. within the confines of the 1st Precinct/Transit District 2. Fontana has been charged with assault in the third degree. No further details about the incident have been released. The investigation is ongoing, and no additional information has been provided by officials.
NEW YORK CITY — The NYPD is seeking the public’s help to identify a suspect in a forcible touching incident that took place in a Brooklyn subway station last month. According to police, the incident occurred on Monday, Sept. 16, at approximately 11:35 p.m. inside the President Street subway station. A 64-year-old woman reported that she was approached by an unidentified individual who grabbed her buttocks. The suspect fled the scene on a southbound 3 train, departing from the Nostrand Avenue station. His whereabouts are currently unknown. No injuries were reported in connection with the incident, police said. The NYPD…
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City Police Department officer was arrested Wednesday afternoon in Brooklyn on charges of petit larceny and criminal possession of stolen property, according to authorities. The officer, identified as 22-year-old Obeed Ahmed, was taken into custody at approximately 2:17 p.m. within the confines of the 63rd Precinct. Ahmed faces charges of petit larceny and criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth degree. Details regarding the alleged incident leading to the arrest have not been disclosed. The NYPD has not commented on the arrest of the officer, who remains under investigation.
BRONX, N.Y. — Two men were shot early Saturday morning during an attempted robbery in the Bronx, police said. The incident occurred at approximately 4:00 a.m. on September 7 in front of 1880 University Avenue. According to authorities, a 25-year-old male and a 30-year-old male were approached by two unidentified individuals who attempted to steal their property. When the robbery attempt failed, the suspects displayed a firearm and discharged it, striking both victims in the buttocks. The assailants then fled the scene on a black moped, heading northbound on University Avenue. Emergency medical services responded and transported the victims to…
BRONX, N.Y. — A FedEx delivery worker was robbed Monday afternoon while delivering a package in the Bronx, police said. The incident occurred at approximately 5:10 p.m. in front of 2395 Palisade Avenue. According to authorities, the 54-year-old victim was approached by two unidentified individuals who forcibly took a package from him before fleeing the scene in a vehicle traveling northbound on Palisade Avenue. The worker sustained minor injuries but did not require hospitalization. The first suspect is described as a male with a slim build and dark complexion, last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and white…
BRONX, N.Y. — Authorities are searching for a 13-year-old girl who was reported missing after she was last seen leaving her residence in the Bronx on Wednesday afternoon. The missing girl, identified as Genesis Adorno, was last spotted around 1:07 p.m. Adorno is described as a Hispanic female with a light complexion, approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, and weighing around 230 pounds. According to police, she was last seen wearing a blue and white sweater, khaki pants, white and pink sneakers, and carrying a pink bag. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance are currently under investigation. Police are asking for…
MACON COUNTY, N.C. — The Macon County Sheriff’s Office expressed deep gratitude on Wednesday for the outpouring of community support following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Sheriff Robert Holland highlighted the resilience and compassion of local residents who have stepped up to aid their neighbors in need during the ongoing recovery efforts. Among those recognized was Noel Buras, a Highlands resident who experienced the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and found refuge in Macon County. Motivated by the help he received years ago, Buras has mobilized donations to support those affected by Hurricane Helene, reflecting his commitment to giving back.…
MACON COUNTY, N.C. — Sheriff Robert Holland joined his son’s local baseball team today at CareNet to assist in packaging food backpacks for families in need. The initiative is part of CareNet’s ongoing efforts to provide essential food supplies to local families facing food insecurity. In a statement, Sheriff Holland praised the team’s community service efforts. “I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to our young baseball team for their outstanding commitment to community service by helping CareNet package food for families in need. Your willingness to come together as a unit truly demonstrates the spirit of teamwork and service.”…