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STAFFORD, VA – The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office released its daily incident report for Thursday, detailing two assault cases that occurred on July 10. The first incident took place at 12:16 a.m. on Pike Place. Deputy J.W. Ahern responded to a call reporting a male suspect striking a female. Upon arrival, Deputy Ahern confirmed a physical altercation had occurred. The suspect was charged with assault and battery and is being held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond. Later in the day, at 4:16 p.m., Deputies C.D. Quebedeaux and X.D. Bates were dispatched to Mary Washington Primary Care at 422 Garrisonville…

HOWELL, NJ — The Howell Township Police Department has taken proactive steps to prevent an unauthorized “pop up” style pool party planned within the local area. Authorities have issued a cease and desist order to the homeowner of the proposed event location and have made the party promoter aware of the legal actions taken against the unsanctioned gathering. These “pop up” parties do not have the necessary permits and are not allowed under current township regulations. The Howell Police are emphasizing that any attempts to proceed with this or similar events will result in a law enforcement response. Coordination with…

BUFFALO, NY — Demont Coston, 56, of Buffalo, NY, has been sentenced to time served for assault upon a federal employee, following threats he made to blow up the Buffalo VA facility. The sentence was handed down by U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael J. Romer, as announced by U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross. Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew J. Henning, who prosecuted the case, detailed the threats made by Coston. On September 12, 2023, Coston called the U.S. Veterans Affairs Crisis Line multiple times, making repeated threats to blow up the Buffalo VA facility. Later the same day, he called again, stating,…

SPRINGFIELD, IL — Walter Geovanni Arteta-Gonzalez, 33, and Santos Fernando Zepeda-Arteta, 21, both originally from Honduras, have been sentenced to imprisonment for firearm possession by a prohibited person. Arteta-Gonzalez received an 18-month sentence on July 10, 2024, while Zepeda-Arteta was sentenced to 14 months on July 11, 2024. Additionally, Arteta-Gonzalez was sentenced for illegal reentry after removal. During sentencing hearings before U.S. District Court Judge Colleen R. Lawless, the government established that both men possessed firearms despite knowing they were in the United States without legal documentation. The incidents that led to their arrests occurred on November 27, 2023, when…

BOSTON, MA — Former Boston Police officer Thomas Nee, 67, of Yarmouth, was sentenced yesterday in connection with a scheme involving overtime fraud at the Boston Police Department’s evidence warehouse. U.S. District Court Judge Richard G. Stearns sentenced Nee to two years of supervised release and ordered him to pay a fine of $2,000, along with $16,151 in restitution. Nee had pleaded guilty in November 2021 to one count of conspiracy to commit theft concerning programs receiving federal funds and one count of embezzlement from an agency receiving federal funds. The charges stem from a period between February 2015 and…

PHILADELPHIA, PA – On July 13, at approximately 1:00 AM, 9th District officers responded to 101 N Columbus Blvd for a report of a person in the river. According to witnesses, a naked male was sitting or standing at the edge of the pier when he slipped and fell into the river. The witnesses lost sight of him as he went under and did not resurface. Notifications were made, and the Coast Guard, Marine Unit, and Fire Board all responded. The search is still active, but the male has not been located. The investigation is ongoing with the Central Detective…

BOSTON, MA — A Boston resident was taken into custody by joint forces of the Youth Violence Strike Force and the Massachusetts State Police Gang Unit for his alleged involvement in an animal cruelty case. The arrest occurred around 12:30 PM on Friday, July 12, 2024, in Weymouth, at 148 Mediterranean Drive. The suspect, identified as 33-year-old William Cobb of Boston, was apprehended based on a warrant issued by Dorchester District Court for three counts of animal cruelty. The charges stem from an investigation initiated by detectives assigned to E-18 (Hyde Park). The initial discovery that led to these charges…

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ — Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland, together with Chief Joseph Murphy of the Wildwood Police Department, have announced the arrest of William Hoyle, a 40-year-old resident of Wildwood, on charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault, and various weapons-related offenses. The incident occurred on the night of July 9, 2024, when Wildwood patrol officers responded to a shots fired report at 3817 Pacific Avenue. Upon arrival, they discovered a 20-year-old female victim with a gunshot wound to the head. The victim, identified as Vilte Gruzdyte, a Lithuanian citizen, was promptly transported to Atlantic City…

SECAUCUS, NJ — A series of vehicle-related crimes culminated in the arrest of three teenagers by the Secaucus Police Department, following a high-speed chase involving a stolen vehicle and multiple burglaries. On June 16, 2024, Officer Christopher Miller of the Secaucus Police was on patrol when he observed suspicious activity involving an attempted break-in of an Audi Q5 and a Jeep Wrangler on the 600 block of 4th Street. The suspect fled to a waiting Kia Sportage, which was later identified as stolen from Jersey City on June 12. Despite a vigorous pursuit through Jersey City and Bayonne, the vehicle…

CECIL COUNTY, MD — A casual stop at a local Royal Farms in Port Deposit turned into a life-changing event for a Cecil County man, who won the top prize of $100,000 on a Bingo X10 scratch-off ticket. The lucky winner, who opted to stay anonymous, was initially unaware of the magnitude of his win. The moment of surprise came when he scanned the ticket at the store and was directed to the Maryland Lottery headquarters to claim his prize. Initially, both he and his wife believed they had won a few thousand dollars. The true value of the ticket…