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Wilmington, DE – The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that took place following a shoplifting attempt at the Macy’s Concord Mall on Tuesday afternoon. Troopers responded to the Macy’s Concord Mall at 4747 Concord Pike in Wilmington on Tuesday at approximately 5:36 p.m. According to the preliminary investigation, an unknown black female was caught on surveillance footage attempting to leave the store with clothing merchandise without paying. When a loss prevention employee tried to recover the items, a struggle ensued. During the confrontation, the suspect kicked the employee, implied that she had a gun, and reached for her…

BRONX, N.Y. — Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 14-year-old girl who was reported missing in the Bronx. Channel Martinez was last seen around 1:00 a.m. on Friday, September 27, 2024, near West 164th Street and Woodycrest Avenue in the 44th Precinct. Martinez is described as a Hispanic female with a small build, standing 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing approximately 120 pounds. She has blonde hair, brown eyes, and a light complexion. She was last seen wearing a pink sweat suit, a black beret-style hat, and black sneakers. Authorities are urging anyone with information…

Utica, NY – On August 28, a victim reported an assault incident to the Utica Police Department. The victim recounted being struck in the back with a crowbar during an altercation with an unknown male, resulting in pain. Upon seeking medical attention, it was determined that the assault had caused fractures in the victim’s back. The case was subsequently assigned to an investigator from the Criminal Investigations Division. Following the investigation, the suspect’s identity was established. Miguel Gomez, a 58-year-old resident of Utica, was charged on Thursday with Assault in the Second Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in…

Newark, NJ– Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé confirmed the arrest of three 13-year-olds for making violent threats against schools via a social media post intercepted by police on Sunday. The arrested individuals included two males and one female. Director Fragé praised the prompt action of detectives in identifying and apprehending the suspects. “This incident serves as a reminder of the seriousness of posting violent threats online,” Fragé stated. He emphasized the commitment to addressing all threats to school safety seriously. The juveniles face multiple charges, including 3rd-degree terroristic threats, 4th-degree cyber harassment, 3rd-degree creating a false public alarm,…

QUEENS, N.Y. — Police are searching for an individual who vandalized a statue early Wednesday morning in the Jamaica neighborhood. The incident took place at approximately 3:10 a.m. on September 25, 2024, in front of 88-19 Parsons Boulevard. An unidentified person damaged the statue and then fled the scene on foot to an unknown location, according to authorities. No injuries were reported in connection with the incident. The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking for any information that may help identify the suspect.

Bear, DE – Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a New Castle man. Ronald Meadowcroft, 52, succumbed to his injuries on September 26. The incident occurred on September 18 at approximately 9:39 p.m. Meadowcroft was riding a Harley-Davidson FXS southbound on Wrangle Hill Road near the intersection with Porter Road. At the same time, a 27-year-old male from Bear, DE, was heading northbound in an Acura RSX. When the Acura attempted a left turn, it crossed into the motorcycle’s path, resulting in a front-end collision. The driver of the Acura was taken to…

Lewes, DE – Delaware State Police have detained three men, Richard Francis, 34, of Hanover, Maryland, Marcus Gallmon, 20, of Washington, D.C., and Ilon Melson, 20, of Washington, D.C., on multiple felony charges after a burglary followed by a high-speed chase. Early on Friday at approximately 2:35 a.m., a trooper patrolling Coastal Highway near Westcoats Road observed a black Honda CRV swerving on the road. Upon attempting a traffic stop, the vehicle sped away, prompting a pursuit. Shortly after, a burglary alarm was reported at Chic at the Beach on 18259 Coastal Highway in Lewes. The suspects, driving a black…

MANHATTAN, N.Y. — Police are investigating an incident in which a woman was groped aboard a northbound 6 train on Thursday morning. The incident occurred around 8:00 a.m. on September 26, 2024, as the train approached the 51st Street and Lexington Avenue station. A 45-year-old woman reported that an unidentified individual pressed his groin against her buttocks without her consent. The suspect fled the train and escaped on foot to an unknown location. No injuries were reported. The NYPD is asking anyone with information about the incident to come forward. The investigation is ongoing.

Atlantic City, NJ- The Atlantic City Police Department’s use of automated license plate readers led to multiple arrests and the recovery of a stolen vehicle and a loaded handgun. On September 19 at 5:15 PM, an alert was generated for a vehicle entering Atlantic City. The vehicle was operated by David Ringgold, who had numerous active warrants for his arrest. As Ringgold continued to drive down Atlantic Avenue, his vehicle triggered additional alerts from automated license plate readers. Officers Shalon Blake and Jovahn Perez located the vehicle at Vermont and Atlantic Avenues, where Ringgold attempted to provide false information but…

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 32-year-old man was stabbed in Park Slope on Tuesday night, police said. The incident occurred around 9:04 p.m. on September 24, 2024, in front of 54 7th Avenue. The victim was approached by an unidentified male, who stabbed him once in the chest before fleeing the scene, heading southbound on 7th Avenue. Emergency Medical Services responded and transported the victim to NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing as authorities search for the suspect.