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BOSTON, Mass. — A 73-year-old Cambridge man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing that took place Tuesday evening on Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester, according to the Boston Police Department. Officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) responded to a call around 7:34 p.m. on October 1, 2024, and found a 57-year-old man suffering from non-life-threatening stab wounds at 895 Blue Hill Ave. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. Later that night, at approximately 11:45 p.m., Christopher Tennin, 73, turned himself in at District B-3 in connection with the stabbing.…
LIMA, Ohio — Amanda Hovanec, 37, was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison on Tuesday for the 2022 murder of her ex-husband, Timothy Hovanec, amid a bitter custody dispute. Prosecutors said Hovanec ambushed and injected her ex-husband with animal tranquilizer during a custody exchange on April 24, 2022, killing him. Hovanec, who had initiated a relationship with a South African man she met during a family move in 2018, admitted at her sentencing that “it comes down to me being selfish.” She had filed for divorce upon returning to the U.S. in 2020 and had been denying her ex-husband…
UTICA, N.Y. — The Utica Police Department is looking for the owners of two pit bulls found in separate locations. A brown female pit bull was found near French Road and Laurel Place, and a grey male pit bull was located on the 1000 block of Broad Street. If you are missing these dogs or have any information about their owners, please contact the Utica Police Department at 315-223-3461.
WINDSOR MILL, Md. — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating 14-year-old Dayiona Crystal Petersen, who was last seen at 8:30 a.m. on October 2 in the Windsor Mill area. Petersen is described as 4’9″ tall, weighing 95 lbs., and was last seen wearing a blue sweatshirt with the word “Brooklyn” on it, a pink Nike backpack, and black and white shoes. Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to call 911 or contact the police at 410-887-1340.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Teige Harden, 34, of Pittsfield, was arrested on Friday, September 27, following a domestic incident that led to numerous serious charges, including assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and drug trafficking. The Pittsfield Police Department took Harden into custody after responding to the domestic dispute, during which he allegedly assaulted a family or household member. Harden, who was found in possession of a handgun and approximately 106 grams of cocaine at the time of his arrest, faces the following charges: Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon (handgun) Possession of a Firearm in Felony Improper Storage…
QUEENS, N.Y. — Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz has introduced a new team member to the District Attorney’s Office: Kimi, a 2-year-old golden retriever and Labrador retriever mix, who will serve as a facility dog to support crime victims and witnesses. Provided free of charge by Canine Companions, Kimi is the only facility dog currently working in a district attorney’s office in New York City. She will primarily assist in special victims and domestic violence cases. “Kimi has been an extraordinary addition to our team here at the Queens District Attorney’s Office,” said Katz. “She’s affectionate, highly trained and has…
ABERDEEN, N.J. — A 58-year-old woman has died from injuries sustained in a pedestrian crash earlier this month, according to the Aberdeen Township Police Department. Judith Fox-Hernandez, of Aberdeen, was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and 2nd Street on September 4, 2024. Police responded to the scene around 7:24 p.m. and found Fox-Hernandez in the roadway. She was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center, where she remained under treatment until succumbing to her injuries on September 29. An ongoing investigation into the crash is being conducted by the Monmouth County Serious Collision Analysis Response…
BALTIMORE, Md. — A 25-year-old Baltimore man has been arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder in connection with a shooting that critically injured a man last week in the Northern District, according to the Baltimore Police Department. Nasya Duvall was taken into custody on October 1, 2024, at a residence in the 1700 block of Cliftview Avenue. The arrest follows an investigation into the September 27 shooting on Greenmount Avenue that left a 49-year-old male victim with a gunshot wound to the upper body. Northern District detectives were able to identify Duvall as the suspect after reviewing surveillance footage…
MILLSBORO, Del. — Delaware State Police arrested a 67-year-old Millsboro man on Tuesday for his fifth DUI offense after a traffic stop in the Long Neck area. The suspect, identified as Craig Kayfield, was taken into custody after officers observed signs of impairment during the stop. The incident occurred around 7:42 p.m. on October 1, 2024, when a state trooper patrolling Long Neck Road saw a Ford E-250 van swerving across the center line near Oyster Road. After witnessing another traffic violation, the trooper pulled the vehicle over. Kayfield, the driver, displayed signs of impairment and was unable to complete…
STAFFORD, Va. — A 22-year-old Dumfries man was arrested on multiple charges after a reckless driving incident disrupted a National Night Out event at Stafford Market Place on Tuesday. The suspect, identified as Robert Ouzts, was taken into custody after a foot chase that ended near a Little Caesars restaurant in the same shopping center. The incident occurred around 3:47 p.m. when deputies from the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office were providing traffic control for the event. Ouzts, riding a motorcycle without a license plate or helmet, was reportedly driving recklessly in the parking lot and nearly hit several pedestrians. Deputies…