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QUEENS, N.Y. — Police are searching for three individuals involved in an armed robbery that occurred on Sunday, September 1, 2024, in the East Elmhurst area. At approximately 10 a.m., a 35-year-old man was approached by the suspects near 24-16 83rd Street. The suspects, who were sitting inside a white vehicle, exited the car and displayed a firearm. They demanded the victim’s property and forcibly removed his jewelry and iPhone before fleeing the scene in a white Buick sedan, heading eastbound on Astoria Boulevard. No injuries were reported in the incident. Anyone with information about the robbery is urged to…

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Police are seeking two individuals wanted in connection with a shooting incident that occurred in broad daylight in Greenpoint earlier this month. The New York City Police Department reported that two unidentified men exchanged gunfire on Friday, September 13,, around 11:30 a.m., in front of 60 Kingsland Avenue, within the confines of the 94th Precinct. Both suspects fled the scene on foot. One was last seen running westbound on Withers Street, while the other fled eastbound on Jackson Street. No injuries were reported in the incident. The first individual is described as a male with a medium…

Wilkes-Barre, PA – A 27-year-old Wilkes-Barre resident was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct on East Market Street on Tuesday night at 11:49 PM. The incident, documented under IRC number 240208425, involved Brandon Bell, who was reported to be attempting to break a window by striking it with his fist. Upon arrival at the scene, officers observed that Bell was under the influence of a controlled substance. Bell’s condition was deemed to be dangerous both to himself and others. Following these observations, officers took Bell into custody, and charges were filed accordingly.

Jersey City, NJ – A fire at a residential building on Wade Street in Jersey City is under investigation after critically injuring a woman. Authorities are working to determine the cause and origin of the blaze. The incident occurred early on Tuesday, with the Jersey City Fire Department receiving a report of the fire shortly after 6:30 a.m. Responding firefighters discovered the fire in a first-floor apartment at 81 Wade Street. A 61-year-old woman was found unresponsive with serious injuries at the scene. Emergency Medical Services transported the injured woman to Jersey City Medical Center for treatment. She remains in…

HARRISBURG, PA – A jury has convicted Stanley Sabatel, the primary supplier in a Luzerne County drug trafficking organization, of multiple felony charges, announced Attorney General Michelle Henry on Wednesday. The conviction followed a week-long trial where Sabatel was found guilty of conspiracy to deliver methamphetamine, conspiracy to possess with intent to deliver methamphetamine, possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, and conspiracy to commit robbery. Testimony presented by the Office of Attorney General identified Sabatel, 26, as a key supplier for mid-to upper-level street dealers of methamphetamine. Following the verdict, Sabatel’s bail was revoked, and he was remanded to prison.…

*Boston, MA – On Tuesday, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) and District D-4 (South End/Back Bay) conducted Operation Retail Theft as part of the Safe Shopping Initiative. This collaboration with local businesses aimed to deter shoplifting and address community concerns. The operation targeted CVS Drugstores at 1575 Blue Hill Ave. and 231 Mass. Ave., leading to nine arrests. These arrests included charges based on both outstanding warrants and new offenses discovered during the operation. Javon Coleman, 21, of Braintree, was arrested and will be arraigned in Dorchester District Court for shoplifting by concealing merchandise. Mateo Storms, 38, of Mattapan, was…

Wilkes-Barre, PA – A report by the Wilkes-Barre Police Department reveals a 17-year-old girl from Wilkes-Barre is facing threats from an unknown person on social media. The incident was reported early Wednesday morning. The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department stated that on Wednesday at 12:30 AM, the victim’s mother entered the City Headquarters to report the threats occurring on “Discord” and “Instagram.” The unknown individual identified himself as “Rico.” According to the report, the suspect threatened the juvenile, stating that he kidnaps people and would release her personal information, a tactic known as doxxing. The victim’s mother provided these details to…

Stafford, VA – The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office has released details of five separate incidents that occurred on Tuesday. Deputy K.P. Hall responded to an assault case on Forbes Street at 7:55 p.m. Two juvenile females, who had ongoing issues with each other, engaged in an arranged fight. Both juveniles now face a criminal complaint for assault and battery. Deputy M.N. Sayegh was investigating a domestic-related incident at Holiday Inn, 20 Sanford Drive, at 8:57 p.m., when she noticed a male driver in the parking lot displaying signs of intoxication. Deputy C.D. Quebedeaux assisted and found multiple open cans of…

Avalon, NJ – On Tuesday night, a house fire at 4627 Fourth Avenue prompted a multi-department response. The Avalon Fire Department and Avalon Rescue Squad arrived at the scene at 10:10 PM. Fire departments from Stone Harbor, Ocean View, and Sea Isle City also responded according to a mutual aid agreement. Engine 11 found a three-story lightweight wood frame structure, under construction, with heavy fire on the second and third floors. The fire was contained within approximately 75 minutes, and crews continued to address hotspots. Temporary power disconnections affected several nearby dwellings. The incident was documented on social media by…

NEWARK, N.J. — Three attorneys and a realtor from New Jersey have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in a fraudulent short sale scheme that defrauded financial institutions, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced on Wednesday. The defendants, Bruce Egert, 69, of Tenafly, Nelson Kong, 44, of Bethpage, New York, Seung Han Shin, also known as Aaron Shin, 42, of Old Tappan, and Francisco Sanchez, 48, of Ridgefield Park, face charges of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and three counts of bank fraud. Egert and Kong also face three counts of making false statements to a…