Author: Breaking Local News Report

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Oscar Ramos, 34, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced today to 39.5 years in prison for first-degree murder while armed and assault with intent to kill while armed. The sentencing follows Ramos’s conviction for the May 28, 2015, shooting that resulted in the death of one man and the injury of another, as announced by U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela A. Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department. In April, a jury found Ramos guilty of killing 50-year-old Pedro Melendez Alvarado and wounding 56-year-old Miguel A. Rodriguez Carabantes. The two men, both residents of Alexandria, Virginia,…

CLARKSBURG, WV — Diana Mae Fernandez, a 38-year-old woman from Bergenfield, New Jersey, pled guilty today to wire fraud in connection with an investment scheme that defrauded victims from West Virginia and other locations out of more than $300,000. United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced Fernandez’s guilty plea, detailing that she operated under multiple aliases, including “Diana Fernandez Koporan,” “Dana Fernandez,” and “Dajana Ko.” Fernandez ran purported investment firms named “The Self Made Success” and “Diana Mae K., LLC.” She used social media and email to lure investors with promises of “no-risk” and “guaranteed” investment opportunities. Victims, including one from…

Earlier today, at the federal courthouse in Central Islip, Edwin Amaya-Sanchez, also known as “Strong,” was sentenced to 292 months’ imprisonment by United States District Court Judge Gary R. Brown. Amaya-Sanchez, a member of the Guanacos Lil Cycos Salvatruchas clique of La Mara Salvatrucha, also known as MS-13, had pleaded guilty in April 2018 to firearms-related murder charges related to his involvement in the July 14, 2014, murder of Jose Lainez-Murcia in Brentwood. Lainez-Murcia was shot and killed while sitting in a car outside his home. The sentencing was announced by Breon Peace, United States Attorney for the Eastern District…

MILLSBORO, DE — Delaware State Police have reported the arrest of Veronica Ayres, a 47-year-old daycare employee from Millsboro, on charges of child abuse. The arrest follows an investigation sparked by a report from the Division of Family Services concerning physical abuse at the Bright Beginnings Daycare. The investigation revealed that on May 31, 2024, Ayres allegedly struck a 2-year-old child in the face. The incident led to her immediate termination from the daycare, which is located at 29735 John J. Williams Highway in Millsboro. Ayres voluntarily turned herself in at Troop 4 on July 9, 2024. Following her arraignment…

Fairfield, CT — The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) is requesting the public’s immediate help in locating Jomana Ali, a missing 16-year-old. On Tuesday, Jomana left her home around 5:45 p.m., informing her family she was going for a walk but did not return. Authorities report that Jomana was seen in several surveillance videos in the hours following her disappearance. She was last seen just after midnight on Wednesday near Ace Auto Repair at 132 N Black Horse Pike in Bellmawr, New Jersey. In the footage, she is wearing black Converse sneakers with white bottoms, black leggings,…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Duron Hudson, 23, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced today to 102 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter while armed, in connection with the killing of a homeless man in Northwest D.C. in November 2019. The sentence was announced by U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Hudson pleaded guilty on December 20, 2023, to involuntary manslaughter while armed, along with other felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from a series of incidents primarily occurring over a six-week period in 2019. These incidents included two other events that resulted in serious…

RICHMOND, VA — Terell Taylor, a 40-year-old former U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employee from Richmond, was sentenced today to 20 months in prison for theft of mail by a USPS employee. The sentence was announced by Jessica D. Aber, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, and Jeff Krafels, Special Agent in Charge of the Mid Atlantic Area Field Office for the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General. According to court documents, Taylor, who was assigned to deliver mail in Richmond from at least April 2023 through December 2023, stole mail entrusted to his care on multiple occasions.…

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. — A federal judge in southern Illinois has sentenced De’Andre Owens, a 37-year-old man from Centralia, to 30 years in prison for his involvement in drug distribution, unlawful firearm possession, and witness tampering. In February 2024, Owens was convicted by a jury on charges of distributing methamphetamine and tampering with a witness, victim, or informant. This followed his February 2022 guilty plea to a charge of felon in possession of a firearm. “Felons who continue to sell drugs, possess firearms illegally, and attempt to pay off witnesses to conceal their crimes pose a significant threat to…

The Maryland Departments of Agriculture, Environment, Health, and Natural Resources have issued a health alert regarding harmful algal blooms detected in the Potomac River, stretching from below Williamsport to Riley Lock. Pet owners are strongly advised to prevent their animals from entering the water in this region until further notice due to the potential health risks. The algae, resembling mats of fine, green cotton, have been observed along the shoreline, attached to rocks or plants, and can also be found on the river bottom or floating downstream. These algal blooms are composed of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, which…

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia Police Department and its Shooting Investigation Group are seeking public assistance to identify suspects involved in a recent triple shooting incident. The event unfolded on July 11, at approximately 8:41 PM, on the 1300 block of North 11th Street. During the incident, a white late-model Jeep Grand Cherokee was used by the suspects to flee the scene. The vehicle is described as having a moon roof, chrome rearview mirrors, and five-spoke alloy wheels. The suspects involved were masked and dressed in all-black clothing. Specific descriptions include one suspect on foot and another seated on the…