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Firearm Theft
Englewood
Police & Fire
Teaneck Teen Swipes Gun At Tenafly House Party: Police
An 18-year-old Teaneck resident attending a small gathering in Tenafly stole a handgun from the home, authorities said. Tenafly police arrested Byron Jones on Wednesday, March 28, and charged him with taking the gun on Feb. 3, Capt. Michael deMoncada said. "The victim in that case realized that a personally owned firearm was missing after a family member hosted a small gathering at the home," deMoncada said. Detectives conducted a thorough investigation leading to Jones's arrest on charges of theft and illegal possession of a handgun, the captain said. He remained held Thursday in the Ber…
Capital District
News
Biker Gang Member Who Smashed Walmart Display Case, Stole Guns In Glenmont Gets Prison Time
A motorcycle gang member will spend years in federal prison for breaking into a local Walmart store and stealing a half dozen firearms. Rensselaer County resident Michael McDermott, age 30, of Troy, was sentenced to 2 ½ years behind bars in Albany federal court on Monday, Feb. 26. It came months after he formally confessed to forcing his way into the Glenmont Walmart store while it was closed overnight. Once inside, he smashed a glass display case and stole five shotguns and one rifle. McDermott also admitted that when employees chased him into the woods, he pointed a gun at them. No emplo…
York
Police & Fire
'Multiple Firearms Stolen' From Unlocked Vehicles In Peach Bottom Twp., PSP
Two people are wanted by Pennsylvania State Police after multiple firearms were taken from unlocked vehicles in Central Pennsylvania. The thieves entered the unlocked cars in the 200 block of Misty Hill Drive, Peach Bottom Township, from 4 until 4:45 a.m. on Oct. 14, 2023, Pennsylvania State Police detailed in a release. "One of the vehicles had four handguns stolen out of the center console," Trooper James Grothey said. PSP obtained surveillance video from Misty Hill Drive showing the two suspects. One of the suspected thieves appears to be "a white male wit…
Chester
Police & Fire
Danelo Cavalcante Captured (
Breaking
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Danelo Cavalcante is in custody. Danelo Cavalcante has been taken into custody, Pennsylvania State Police announced Wednesday, Sept. 13. Details in the capture had not been announced as of 8:30 a.m. A search perimeter was announced Tuesday, Sept. 12, along Routes 23 and 100, Fairview and Nantmeal roads, and Iron Bridge and County Park roads. Residents were urged to secure buildings, property and vehicles. Report sightings or related activity immediately to 911. The reward in the search for 34-year-old Cavalcante has been increased to $25,000. The escaped killer, who is also wanted for m…
Stamford
Police & Fire
Man Nabbed With Loaded Gun During Packed Stamford Fireworks Display, Police Say
A man was nabbed on the beach during a packed fireworks display after police received a tip through the CrimeStoppers gun program in Fairfield County. Justin Ramos, age 27, of Stamford, was arrested around 7 p.m. on Friday, July 7 at Cummings Beach with a loaded gun in his backpack, said Stamford Assistant Police Chief Richard Conklin. Conklin said members of the Narcotics and Organized Crime unit received the tips shortly before the event was scheduled to begin. "There was a real concern due to the number of people attending the event," Conklin said. Agents quickly worked with officers …
Essex MA
Police & Fire
Haverhill Man Admits Filming Himself Steal Dozen Firearms From Federal Licensee
A 19-year-old Massachusetts man admitted to breaking into a federal firearm licensee in New Hampshire and trying to steal a dozen firearms — and filming it, authorities announced. Gary Ortiz Jr., 19, of Haverhill, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to steal firearms from a federal firearms licensee, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young said. He was indicted last July. Ortiz and one of his co-conspirators broke into Second Amendment Outdoors, a business in New Hampshire, and took 11 pistols and a rifle on Dec. 8, 2021, Young said. Videos recovered from the phone of a co-conspirator …
Atlantic
Police & Fire
South Jersey Man Admits Stealing Gun From Casino Hotel Room: Prosecutor
A 40-year-old Camden County man has admitted possessing an illegal firearm, authorities said. Guy Richardson, 40, pleaded guilty to certain persons not to possess a firearm in exchange for a five-year New Jersey State Prison sentence without parole, they said. This incident stems from the July 18, 2022 theft of a firearm from a guest’s hotel room at the Ocean Casino and Resort, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Richardson was later arrested during a shoplifting in Camden County where the stolen firearm was located him. In addition to pleading guilty to t…
Norwalk
News
Duo Charged In Norwalk Overnight Burglaries, Police Say
Two Fairfield County men were charged in connection with two overnight burglaries. The incidents took place in Norwalk on Thursday, Nov. 3 in the area of Kermit Street and Rome Street. According to Lt. Joe Dinho, of the Norwalk Police, the department received a call around 7:15 a.m., Thursday, of a residential burglary on Kermit Street that took place in the overnight hours. While police were on the scene, they received another complaint from a neighboring address that had its vehicle entered and items stolen, Dinho said. Dinho said that around 8:15 a.m, Thursday, Norwalk Police rece…
Baltimore
Police & Fire
Security Guard Shoots Man Who Tried Grabbing His Gun In Baltimore
A security guard shot a man who tried to steal his firearm Saturday, July 30 in Baltimore, police said. The incident occurred around 8:10 p.m. on the 2000 block of Maryland Avenue, BPD said in a news release. After a brief struggle, the security officer gained control of the weapon and fired at the male, who went to a local hospital with a graze wound to his abdomen. Police responded to the hospital and arrested the male. Northern District Shooting detectives have assumed control over the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Northern District detectives, at…
Northampton
Police & Fire
Window Smashed, Firearm Stolen In Broad Daylight Northampton County Car Break-In, Police Say
A window was smashed and a firearm was stolen during a Northampton County car break-in in broad daylight, say authorities who are seeking clues on the culprit. An occupant of the vehicle pictured above broke a window and stole a firearm from a car parked on the 2800 block of Brodhead Road in Bethlehem Township around 12 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, local police said in a release on Wednesday, July 13. The suspect vehicle is believed to be a 2020-2022 Hyundai Sonata and has been involved in other thefts around the county, though its registration plate has been swapped several times, police said…
Suffolk NY
Police & Fire
Trio Nabbed After Handguns Stolen From Riverhead Store, Police Say
Three Long Island men have been arrested for allegedly stealing two handguns, ammunition, and other goods from a firearms store. The incident took place in Riverhead around 1:50 p.m., Monday, June 6, at the Niosi Firearms Development, located at 680 Elton St. Riverhead police responded to the store on a report of a burglary in which two handguns were stolen, as well as firearm ammunition, apparel, bags, and gun accessories. An extensive investigation was conducted which resulted in the arrest of three people as well as the recovery of stolen property, the Riverhea…
Montgomery MD
Police & Fire
Loaded Handgun Stolen From Virginia Found Behind Glovebox In Maryland Man's Car: Police
A Germantown man has been arrested for carrying a loaded gun that he stole from another state, authorities said. Brasean Wellington, 28, was arrested and charged for possessing the stolen firearm, which he is prohibited from having, on Monday, March 28, Montgomery County Police said. Police were patrolling the Milestone Shopping Center when they saw Wellington's black 2009 BMW had an equipment safety violation just after 3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 25, police said. When officers approached the vehicle, they detected a strong scent of marijuana and searched the car. …
Brookfield
Police & Fire
14 Vehicles Entered, Loaded Handgun Stolen In CT Town, Police Say
Police in a Connecticut town are alerting residents after more than a dozen vehicles were illegally entered, and several items were stolen, including a loaded handgun. The Wolcott Police Department in New Haven County reported on Monday, Feb. 7, that 14 vehicles were entered by a group of young people over the past weekend. "It appears that these young criminals have become more emboldened and are now not only entering unlocked vehicles, but are also breaking out windows of vehicles that they find are locked," police said. The department reported that a homeowner in a town in the are…
Brookfield
Police & Fire
Convicted CT Felon Caught With More Than 100 Bags Of Fentanyl, Police Say
A Connecticut man has been arrested for alleged possession of 116 bags of fentanyl and possession of a stolen gun after police received a complaint of drug dealing at an apartment complex. Jose Ortiz-Rosado, age 46, of Hartford, was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 19, by community service officers Steven Pino and Miguel Varela responding to complaints of trespassers conducting drug sales at the apartment building located at 655 Broad St., said Lt. Aaron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police. In addition to the drugs, officers also seized 5.2 grams of crack cocaine, and a stolen Smith & Wess…
Delaware
Police & Fire
East Lansdowne Burglar Flees Home With Gun: Police
East Lansdowne police are asking for the public's help in identifying a burglar who they say fled a home with cash and a gun. Surveillance footage captured the alleged burglar leaving the Melrose Avenue home around 3:50 p.m. Tuesday a 9mm handgun in its carrying case, according to police. Police believe the suspect fled in a black Chevy Trailblazer. Anyone with information is urged to contact the department at 610-259-2308 or TIPS@ELPD.ORG
York
News
Firearms Stolen From Storage Unit In York County
A suspect is being sought by police after firearms were stolen during a burglary at a storage unit in York County. Two firearms have been reported as stolen from MOOVE IN Self Storage units located 845 US Route 15 North in Dillsburg on Sept. 2 at 11:30 a.m. Anyone who saw anything suspicious during the evening hours prior to this event is asked to contact Carroll Township police.
Brookfield
News
CT Man Admits To Stealing 17 Firearms From Gun Shop
A Connecticut man was charged and agreed to plead guilty to a variety of charges in connection with stealing 17 firearms from a Western Mass gun shop and making false statements to federal agents. Christian Castro, age 31, of New Britain, Connecticut, was charged and agreed to plead guilty on Tuesday, May 4, for the thefts from a West Springfield, Massachusetts gunshop, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Nathaniel R. Mendell. In September 2020, Castro was charged with a criminal complaint with co-defendant Fernando Rivera, who is scheduled to plead guilty on Wednesday, May 5. According to …
Fairfield
Police & Fire
Shotgun Stolen From Unlocked Vehicle In Fairfield County
Police in one Fairfield County town are concerned after a shotgun was stolen from an unlocked vehicle, just a month after four firearms were stolen from another vehicle. The shotgun was stolen from an unlocked vehicle during the early morning hours of Jan. 12, on Wydendown Road, in New Canaan, said Lt. Jason Ferraro. The four firearms were stolen in December from a vehicle on Michigan Road, New Canaan Police Chief Leon Krolikowski said during a Police Commission meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 20. “That is a tremendous concern, safety issue for me,” Krolikowski said during the meeting. T…
Brookfield
Police & Fire
Firearms Stolen From Vehicle Parked In Man's Driveway In Fairfield County
Thieves broke the windows of parked vehicles in a resident's driveway, stealing four firearms and other valuables from inside, police said. A resident living on Michigan Road in New Canaan found that cash was taken from one of two vehicles which was unlocked in his driveway on the morning of Monday, Dec. 14 and called police at approximately 10:55 a.m. He reported the following items missing from his second vehicle, which was locked and had its passenger-side window broken: A money clip Cash Fishing rods Fishing reels Sporting equipment A .22 caliber pistol A .32 caliber pistol…
Fairfield
Police & Fire
Teen Arrested For Rash Of Car Burglaries, Theft Of Handgun
An area teen has been arrested for a rash of car burglaries in which a handgun was stolen from an unlocked vehicle on Friday, March 27. The teen was arrested on Monday, Nov. 23 following a lengthy investigation into the thefts which took place in Milford, said the Milford Police. The investigation led to a juvenile arrest warrant being issued for larceny and burglary charges. The juvenile was charged with: Larceny Conspiracy to commit larceny Conspiracy to commit burglary The juvenile was released and given a juvenile court date.
Hampden
Police & Fire
Stealing 17 Firearms Capped Off Crime Spree, US Attorney Says
Two men went on an alleged crime spree before stealing 17 firearms from a local store. The men have been arrested and charged with theft. Fernando Rivera, 24, and Christian Castro, 29, both of Connecticut, were each charged with one count of stealing firearms from a federal firearms licensee, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts. On Aug. 29, according to court documents, Rivera and Castro, as well as others, allegedly drove in two cars - one of which was stolen - and proceeded to drive around Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire stealing, or at least atte…
Hartford
Police & Fire
Stolen Cars From MA, CT Suburbs Keep Winding Up In Hartford
Stolen cars from all around the area keep winding up in Hartford. On Friday, Sept. 18, Hartford Police said they have recovered another five stolen vehicles and one stolen firearm. The recovered cars are from Simsbury Storrs Berlin West Hartford Longmeadow, MA. The gun was stolen from Glastonbury, police said. All of the cars that were stolen were taken with the key fob left inside, police said. In addition to the recovered autos, police made four arrests including a missing juvenile and a parole violator, police said. Connecticut and Massachusetts have been hit all year long by a w…
Worcester
Police & Fire
Chance Observation Leads To Seizure Of Ak-47, Marijuana, And Six Other Firearms, Arrest
A hoard of firearms that included an AK-47 rifle and a whole lot of marijuana were seized by Shrewsbury Police during a recent arrest. On Tuesday, Aug. 18, police were investigating another incident when they noticed an alleged hand-to-hand drug deal, police said. This led police to Charles MacDonald, of Shrewsbury, and his Oak Street home where they found a “large amount” of marijuana, digital scales for weighing drugs, packaging equipment, $10,000, and seven firearms, police said. The firearms confiscated included the AK as well as a 12-gauge shotgun, two Glock semiautomatic handguns, an…
Stamford
Police & Fire
Felon Opens Fire At Cops During Stamford Drug Bust, Police Say
A drug bust turned harrowing for Stamford Police Department officers when a man they were attempting to arrest opened fire while sitting in his vehicle, police said. The incident took place around 3 p.m., Tuesday, July 9, when officers from the Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit were investigating a reported delivery of fentanyl and other drugs to Stamford, said Stamford Police Capt. Richard Conklin. After spotting the suspect's car on Seaton Road, the officers were moving in on the vehicle when the driver, Lawrence Lynwood Moore, 30, of Bridgeport, allegedly pulled ou…
Stamford
Police & Fire
Man, 24, Caught With Stolen Gun At Burger Joint In Stamford, Police Say
A 24-year-old man was busted with an alleged stolen gun while stopping in a restaurant to grab a burger, said the Stamford Police Department. The bust went down around 5:30 p.m., Thursday, April 25, when members of the Stamford Police Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit learned that two men would be in the area of the Five Guys restaurant on High Ridge Road with guns, said Capt. Richard Conklin. Officers set-up surveillance on the restaurant and watched as two men, including Wilbert Bunch of Stamford walked into the restaurant. Officers moved in and searched both men, Conklin said. During t…
Cliffside Park-Edgewater
Police & Fire
Fairview PD: Fleeing Teen Nabbed With Police Officer's Gun
Fairview police chased down and arrested a local teen who they said was carrying a handgun stolen from an out-of-county officer in River Edge. Officers responding to a call of someone testing car-door handles spotted 18-year-old Eduardo Gonzalez on 9th Street, Police Chief Martin Kahn said. Officer Diego Porras chased Gonzalez, who tossed away the gun and a backpack as he ran, Kahn said. Gonzalez was quickly taken into custody, the chief said. Officers also recovered the backpack and the gun, which was recently reported stolen from the off-duty officer’s car, as well as hollow-nosed ammun…
Trumbull-Monroe
Police & Fire
Easton EMS Volunteer Accused Of Taking Inappropriate Photos Of Patients
A 21-year-old volunteering with the Easton EMS took inappropriate photos of patients riding in the ambulance, according to multiple reports. Christopher Barlow of Massachusetts -- who is also suspected of placing a hidden camera inside of a bathroom at the EMS building -- was arrested and charged with two counts of voyeurism Wednesday, reports say. Barlow is also accused of stealing two firearms from a co-worker, providing a false statement on a firearm application and forging documents to present himself as an Easton police officer, the New York Post reports. Click here for more.
