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Hackensack
Police & Fire
Bergen Executive Takes Control Of Beleaguered County Police Academy Bergen Executive Takes Control Of Beleaguered County Police Academy
Bergen Executive Takes Control Of Beleaguered County Police Academy Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announced on Thursday that he's assumed "full operational responsibility" of the county's beleaguered police academy and given full-time oversight to retired Paramus Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg, effective immediately. The move followed the New Jersey Police Training Commission's lifting earlier this week of a suspension of training for new recruits, Tedesco said on Jan. 18. Ehrenberg, who's currently the county's deputy administrator, has had a long and distinguished public service career. The 36-year police veteran, who was the Paramus chief for a de…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Capital District
Police & Fire
Tip Helps Nab 25-Year-Old With Illegal Gun, Drugs, Over $20K In Troy, Police Say Tip Helps Nab 25-Year-Old With Illegal Gun, Drugs, Over $20K In Troy, Police Say
Tip Helps Nab 25-Year-Old With Illegal Gun, Drugs, Over $20K In Troy, Police Say A man from the region is facing drug and weapons charges thanks to an anonymous tip to police. In Rensselaer County, Richawn McClain, age 25, of Troy, was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 9. Troy Police officers were called to the area of River and Rensselaer streets after someone submitted an anonymous tip on the agency’s website reporting suspicious activity. During their investigation, detectives identified McClain as the suspect. A surveillance team spotted him a short time later and arrested him without incident. McClain was found with oxycodone pills and an illegal handgun loaded with 13 roun…

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by Michael Mashburn
Montgomery MD
Police & Fire
Tipsters Help Police Track Down Suspect Wanted For Violent Armed Robbery At Rockville Market Tipsters Help Police Track Down Suspect Wanted For Violent Armed Robbery At Rockville Market
Tipsters Help Police Track Down Suspect Wanted For Violent Armed Robbery At Rockville Market Members of a Montgomery County community saw something and said something, leading to the arrest of a man wanted in connection to an armed robbery earlier this month. Devin Byron Dorsey, 43, has been arrested and charged for the armed robbery at Dawson's Market in the 200 block of North Washington Street in Rockville on Monday, Oct. 2. On the day of the robbery, police say that Dorsey first attempted to steal food and leave without paying, though an employee was able to stop him and asked him to leave the store without incident. Dorsey initially complied and left, though around 30. minute…

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by Zak Failla
Suffolk NY
Police & Fire
Know Him? Man Used Stolen Credit Cards In Islandia, Central Islip, Police Say Know Him? Man Used Stolen Credit Cards In Islandia, Central Islip, Police Say
Know Him? Man Used Stolen Credit Cards In Islandia, Central Islip, Police Say Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly used a stolen credit card to make purchases at different stores. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives said the man used the card in Islandia and Central Islip. The purchases were made in September at the Walmart in Islandia and Target in Central Islip in excess of $1,000 police said. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime&…

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by Kathy Reakes
Atlantic
Police & Fire
Text Tip Leads To Handgun Arrest In Atlantic City: Police Text Tip Leads To Handgun Arrest In Atlantic City: Police
Text Tip Leads To Handgun Arrest In Atlantic City: Police An anonymous tip texted to an Atlantic City police tipline led to an arrest and recovery of a handgun, authorities said. On Monday, June 12, police acted on information submitted to tip411, the department’s anonymous texting service. The tipster said a man had placed a firearm in the rear of an apartment building.  Patrol officers responded to the area of the 2800 block of Atlantic Avenue where Officer Joseph Kelly Jr. located a handgun in a crawl space that was open to the public.  An investigation by Officer Kelly and Sergeant Garry Stowe with assistance from Detective Christo…

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by Jon Craig
Fairfax
Police & Fire
Police ID Teen Killer Wanted In Fredericksburg HS Student's Murder Police ID Teen Killer Wanted In Fredericksburg HS Student's Murder
Police ID Teen Killer Wanted In Fredericksburg HS Student's Murder Police have identified a 16-year-old boy who they say played a role in the killing of a Fredericksburg High School student. Lorenzo A Brooks acted along with Aaron Randolph Carter, 19, in the killing of 18-year-old Jasiah Smith on Sunday, March 26, Fredericksburg police said. Brooks has been charged with first-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Both he and Carter remain at large and are considered armed and dangerous. News Release: Fredericksburg Police Identify Juvenile Homicide Suspect Pursuant to VA Codes 16.2-301 and 16.1-301, the... Posted by Frede…

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by Cecilia Levine
Northampton
Police & Fire
Police Seek ID For Hit-Run Driver At Lehigh Valley GIANT Food Store Police Seek ID For Hit-Run Driver At Lehigh Valley GIANT Food Store
Police Seek ID For Hit-Run Driver At Lehigh Valley Giant Food Store Recognize him? Police are attempting to identify a man they say was involved in a hit-and-run crash in the parking lot of a Lehigh Valley GIANT Food store. The crash occurred in the parking lot of the Leithsville Road store in Hellertown around 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, Lower Saucon Township Police said. The man was driving a white pickup truck when he struck a parked vehicle and drove away, according to police. Anyone with information about the man’s identity is asked to call the Lower Saucon Police Department at 610-759-2200 or submit an anonymous tip via CrimeWatch. Source: Lower…

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by Valerie Musson
Baltimore
Police & Fire
Early Morning Shooting Under Investigation In Baltimore, Police Say Early Morning Shooting Under Investigation In Baltimore, Police Say
Early Morning Shooting Under Investigation In Baltimore, Police Say A man is dead after being shot multiple times in the head and chest in Baltimore, authorities say. Officers were conducting a follow-up investigation to an incident when they heard gunfire coming from the 2300 block of Ruskin Avenue just before 9 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 31, according to Baltimore police. Officers were able to locate a 39-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds to the head and upper body. The victim was rushed to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Anyone with information is urged to contact Baltimore Police Department Homicide detectives at 410-396-2100. Those who w…

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by Annie DeVoe
Atlantic
Police & Fire
Man Wanted In Atlantic City Assault Man Wanted In Atlantic City Assault
Man Wanted In Atlantic City Assault The Atlantic City Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Section is seeking the public's help identifying the man in the photo in connection with an assault. The male suspect was wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans, and a black belt. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Criminal Investigations Section at 609-347-5766. Information can be text to tip411 (847411). Begin the text with ACPD. All texts are anonymous.

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by Jon Craig
Prince George's
Police & Fire
Police ID Woman Fatally Shot Outside Upper Marlboro Housing Complex Police ID Woman Fatally Shot Outside Upper Marlboro Housing Complex
Police ID Woman Fatally Shot Outside Upper Marlboro Housing Complex An Upper Marlboro woman has been identified as the victim in a fatal shooting earlier this week, authorities say. As previously reported by Daily Voice, Miranda Queen, 37, was shot multiple times in the 12500 block of Woodstock Drive E around 10:15 p.m., Monday, Aug. 8, according to Prince George's police.  An unidentified man was also shot in the incident and is suffering from serious injuries in an area hospital. Both were rushed to a hospital, police said, where Queen was pronounced dead a short time later. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to…

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by Annie DeVoe
Bridgeport
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Killing Girlfriend In Bridgeport Found Dead In Tennessee Man Wanted For Killing Girlfriend In Bridgeport Found Dead In Tennessee
Man Wanted For Killing Girlfriend In Bridgeport Found Dead In Tennessee A Fairfield County man considered armed and dangerous who was wanted for the alleged murder of his girlfriend was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Tennessee, following a standoff with police. The standoff with Glenn Pettway, age 28, of Bridgeport, took place in Jackson, Tennessee on Wednesday, June 1, and Thursday, June 2. Police were led to Pettway after receiving an anonymous tip that he was hiding out at a location in Jackson, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police. See Earlier Story: 'Armed & Dangerous' Man Wanted For Bridgeport Murder, Police Sa…

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by Kathy Reakes
Middlesex CT
Schools
Old Saybrook Student Accused Of Making Threats Against Staff Member, School Old Saybrook Student Accused Of Making Threats Against Staff Member, School
Old Saybrook Student Accused Of Making Threats Against Staff Member, School A Connecticut middle school student has been charged with making threats against a staff member and against the school. The incident took place in Middlesex County on Wednesday, May 25 in Old Saybrook. The unidentified teen was arrested after Old Saybrook Police received an anonymous complaint about a student making concerning remarks in the past about "shooting up a staff member" and "blowing up" the middle school, said Chief Michael A. Spera, of the Old Saybrook Police. In a letter to parents, Old Saybrook School Superintendent Jan Perruccio said: "Please know that at no time did law en…

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by Kathy Reakes
Shelton
Police & Fire
Shelton Bank Robber Nabbed Thanks To Anonymous Tipster Shelton Bank Robber Nabbed Thanks To Anonymous Tipster
Shelton Bank Robber Nabbed Thanks To Anonymous Tipster A Fairfield County man has been arrested for allegedly robbing a People's Bank branch after a tipster recognized him from a newspaper article. Shawn Fardy, age 52, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Wednesday, March 9 for the robbery which took on Tuesday, March 8 at the bank located inside the Stop & Shop at 898 Bridgeport Ave., in Shelton. The arrest stems from an anonymous tipster who told investigators that he recognized Fardy's appearance after reading the article in a Connecticut newspaper," said Shelton Police Det Richard Bango. The caller also said that he recognized the vehic…

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by Kathy Reakes
Nassau
News
Police Say Man Found Dead At Long Island Home Was Targeted, Offer Reward In Case Police Say Man Found Dead At Long Island Home Was Targeted, Offer Reward In Case
Police Say Man Found Dead At Long Island Home Was Targeted, Offer Reward In Case Police along with Crime Stoppers are offering a $2,000 fast cash reward for leads in the case of a man who was shot to death inside his Long Island home in what police are now calling a targeted attack. The shooting death of Steven Byrnes, age 53, took place on a quiet street in Southampton on Christmas Day. Police are saying the shooting was not a random attack. See Earlier Story: ID Released For Man Found Shot, Killed At Long Island Home According to Lt. Susan Ralph, of the Southampton Town Police, officers responded to a call of a burglary at 90 Roses Grove Road, on Saturday…

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by Kathy Reakes
Atlantic
News
US Marshals Arrest 2nd Suspect In Atlantic City Shootout US Marshals Arrest 2nd Suspect In Atlantic City Shootout
US Marshals Arrest 2nd Suspect In Atlantic City Shootout U.S. Marshals have arrested the second of two suspects who shot at each other during a fight, authorities said. On Nov. 1, at 2:38 a.m., Atlantic City police responded to the 1500 block of Pacific Avenue in reference to a ShotSpotter alert, according to Lt. Kevin Fair, a police department spokesman. Police found evidence of gunfire. An investigation revealed that two men, Vincent Aires and Samar Smiley, were involved in an altercation when each pulled out a handgun and fired multiple times at each other, Fair said.  No one was struck by the gunfire, he said. During the investigation…

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by Jon Craig
Northampton
Police & Fire
SEEN HIM? Police Seek Northampton County Man, 27, Accused Of Felony Robbery, Assault SEEN HIM? Police Seek Northampton County Man, 27, Accused Of Felony Robbery, Assault
Seen HIM? Police Seek Northampton County Man, 27, Accused Of Felony Robbery, Assault Police are seeking the public’s help locating a Northampton County man charged with felony robbery and assault. A warrant was issued Tuesday for the arrest of Daniel Birk, 27, with a felony charge for robbery and misdemeanor charges of simple assault and theft by unlawful taking, Lower Saucon Township police said. Birk was last known to live in Hellertown, police said. Anyone with information about Birk’s whereabouts is asked to submit an anonymous tip to the department’s Crimewatch Tipline or contact police at 610-759-2200. Source: CrimeWatchPA.com/Lower Saucon Township Police Depar…

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by Valerie Musson
Nassau
Police & Fire
Know Them? Duo Wanted For Stealing $685 From Long Island Stop & Shop, Police Say Know Them? Duo Wanted For Stealing $685 From Long Island Stop & Shop, Police Say
Know Them? Duo Wanted For Stealing $685 From Long Island Stop & Shop, Police Say Police investigators on Long Island are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating two men who are wanted after allegedly stealing hundreds of dollars worth of items from an area Stop & Shop. An alert was issued by Suffolk County Crime Stoppers for a pair of suspects who allegedly stole approximately $685 worth of merchandise from Stop & Shop on Pond Path in South Setauket on Monday, March 1.  According to Suffolk County Police Sgt. Owen O’Callaghan, after stealing the items from the grocery store, the two fled in a possibly older great Mazda3 four-door sedan.…

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by Zak Failla