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MOUNT RAINIER, MD** — Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a Monday evening shooting in Mount Rainier that left one man dead and two others critically injured. The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. in the 3400 block of Rhode Island Avenue. Officers arrived on the scene to find an adult male deceased in a vehicle. Two other victims, a man and a woman, were transported to a hospital with critical injuries. Authorities have withheld the identity of the deceased pending family notification. Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify the suspect or suspects.

The Belmar Beach surfer arrests in August 2024 became a flashpoint in New Jersey’s ongoing debate about beach access. Liam Mahoney, a 28-year-old surfer from California, was tackled and arrested after refusing to show his beach badge to Belmar police. While the badge was reportedly in his sister’s bag, Mahoney declined to cooperate with officers, leading to charges of disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and obstruction of justice. This arrest sparked outrage after the bodycam footage went viral, with many in the surf community condemning the aggressive enforcement of beach tag rules​. Belmar, New Jersey Beach police arrest and chokehold a…

STAFFORD, Va. – A Stafford family’s pet snake was safely rescued Tuesday afternoon after becoming trapped in their home’s sump pump. At 2:30 p.m., Sergeant A.J. McCall and Deputy V.R. Weadon responded to an animal control call in the Season’s Landing subdivision. Upon arrival, they found a pet boa constrictor named Prince stuck in a sump pump. The deputies used a snake pole to safely extricate the snake. The snake was returned to its cage without incident. The Office of the Stafford County Sheriff shared that the family was relieved following the rescue. Photos from the incident were shared on…

ABSECON, NJ – The Absecon Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on New Jersey Avenue in the downtown business district. The incident happened on Monday just after 7:30 p.m., according to police. A 9-1-1 caller reported that an unidentified male brandished a knife and demanded money from a local business owner. The business owner managed to flee the establishment without injury, and the suspect fled the scene on foot. The suspect is described as a Black or African American male, aged 25 to 35 years old, with a height of 5’3” to 5’7” and a weight of…

CRAFTON, PA—County Police have filed charges against a man following a violent assault on two individuals in Crafton. At 8:52 a.m. on Sunday, Crafton Borough Police responded to a call about an assault at a residence on Oregon Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found an adult male and an adult female severely injured inside the home. Both victims were taken to a local hospital and are currently in critical condition. Witnesses at the scene reported seeing an adult male seated on the front porch, who then moved to the rear of the property. Officers identified this individual as 36-year-old Michael Provenzano,…

WESTFIELD, NJ– Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro announced the arrest of a Brooklyn woman for unlawful possession of a firearm following a felony traffic stop that occurred on Sunday. Westfield police received a real-time alert from a license plate recognition camera that a wanted vehicle had entered Westfield. The vehicle was reportedly involved in a shooting that occurred in Jersey City less than 24 hours earlier, and its occupant was believed to be armed. Officer Michael Pollock located the vehicle near Carol Road and Lynn Lane and executed a felony stop. The driver, Rianna Williams, 24, was taken into custody…

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual connected to a burglary that took place in the 52nd Precinct. On Friday, August 30, 2024, at approximately 3:25 a.m., an unidentified male entered a bodega located at 172 West Fordham Road through an unlocked front gate. Once inside, the suspect removed approximately $68, lotion, shampoo, and a razor before fleeing on foot to an unknown location. No injuries were reported in connection with the incident. Authorities urge anyone with information regarding this individual or his whereabouts to contact the NYPD.

PITTSBURGH, PA — A fugitive suspected in the shooting death of a woman in Kitzmiller, Maryland, has been apprehended in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit, Computer Crimes, and Robbery detectives arrested Nikolas Patrick James, 46, just after 3 p.m. on Wednesday. James was taken into custody in the 1100 block of Banksville Road without incident. Officials in Garrett County, Maryland, had issued a “Be On the Look Out” alert for James. The suspect is currently held in Pittsburgh, awaiting extradition to Maryland. James is accused of shooting a woman and setting her house on fire early on September 24.…

BALTIMORE, MD — On Monday, three individuals were arrested by the Western District Action Team in the Druid Hill corridor. The incident occurred at approximately 10:10 p.m. as officers conducted proactive enforcement. During their investigation, detectives apprehended two 20-year-old males and a 17-year-old male, also recovering three handguns. All three suspects were later transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility where they were formally charged. The Druid Hill corridor has seen increased law enforcement activity aimed at curbing illegal activities in recent weeks. Officials have emphasized the importance of proactive measures in maintaining community safety. The Western District Action Team…

CUMBERLAND, MD- The Cumberland Police Department announced that a criminal summons was served on Monday to Shakil Rahman, 68, in connection with a motor vehicle crash on Seton Drive on August 27. Rahman was charged at the District Court of Allegany County for operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s license. The summons was signed and Rahman was released pending trial. On the same day, the Cumberland Police Department also served a bench warrant on Thomas Smith, 40, for violating his probation. Smith was initially charged with second-degree assault. Smith was arrested and transported to Central Booking where he was…