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Men Attempt To Carjack Springfield Police Detective, Get Free Ride To Jail Instead: Police Men Attempt To Carjack Springfield Police Detective, Get Free Ride To Jail Instead: Police
Men Attempt To Carjack Springfield Police Detective, Get Free Ride To Jail Instead: Police Two men who attempted to steal a car from a plainclothes Springfield police detective left empty-handed, but did end up getting a free lift to jail. Dannie Abrew, 20, and Devin Abrew, 19, both of Springfield, face multiple felonies following the incident on Friday, March 29, Springfield police say.  A plainclothes detective was sitting in his car in the area on Reed Street around 8:15 p.m. when he heard a metallic tap on his driver's side window. He turned to see Danne Abrew pointing a gun at his head while Devin circled the unmarked police car, authorities said.  The detective s…
Pregnant PA Special-Ed Teacher Sentenced For 'Inappropriate' Relationship With Student Pregnant PA Special-Ed Teacher Sentenced For 'Inappropriate' Relationship With Student
Pregnant PA Special-Ed Teacher Sentenced For 'Inappropriate' Relationship With Student A pregnant former Pennsylvania Special Education teacher and soccer coach has been sentenced after admitting to an "inappropriate" relationship with a female student, updated court records showed on Tuesday, Dec. 26.  The now former Susquehannock High School Special Education teacher, Emily Lehneis, now 31 of Hanover, was initially charged with the following: solicitation to production of child pornography, unlawful contact with a minor, obscenity, institutional sexual assault, and corruption of minors, according to the Southern York Regional Police Department. Her charges stemmed…
'This Is Us' Star Ron Cephas Jones, Of Paterson, Dies At 66 'This Is Us' Star Ron Cephas Jones, Of Paterson, Dies At 66
'This Is Us' Star Ron Cephas Jones, Of Paterson, Dies At 66 Ron Cephas Jones, a Paterson native who won two Emmys for his role on "This is Us", died on Sunday, Aug. 19 at the age of 66. Jones attended John F. Kennedy High School in Paterson and graduated from Ramapo College. He starred in movies like "He Got Game," "Sweet and Lowdown" and "Across the Universe" and guest starred on "Law and Order," "NYPD Blue" and "Mr. Robot." "This is Us" which premiered in 2016, was Jones signature role. He played William Hill, who reconnects with his son, who was given up for adoption as a newborn. Jones was nominated for four Emmys, winning two in 2018 and 2020.…
Upper Darby Parking Director Stole Meter Money, DA Claims Upper Darby Parking Director Stole Meter Money, DA Claims
Upper Darby Parking Director Stole Meter Money, DA Claims The Upper Darby Parking Enforcement Director is accused of abusing her position to steal coins and get family members out of tickets, according to prosecutors.  Sekela T. Coles, 45, is charged with theft, receiving stolen property, and related felonies, said Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer's Office in a release.  The charges follow a months-long investigation by county detectives that began when two Parking Authority employees said they saw an administrative assistant putting bags of coins from parking meters in her personal car, the DA said.  Authorities…
Saugerties Top Cop Named President Of State Police Chief's Association Saugerties Top Cop Named President Of State Police Chief's Association
Saugerties Top Cop Named President Of State Police Chief's Association A popular Hudson Valley police chief has been named President of the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police. Joseph A. Sinagra of the Saugerties PD in Ulster County was sworn in during the annual conference in Albany. He succeeds Chief Kevin Sylvester of the Ossining PD. Sinagra previously served on both the Board of Governors and the executive board of the NYSACOP. He also served as a Zone 5 representative for NYSACOP and is past president of the Mid-Hudson Chiefs of Police, and Ulster County Police Chiefs Association. Sinagra was sworn in on Monday, July 17 as th…
Traveling Church Youth Group Leader In Virginia Convicted Of Grooming, Abusing Minors: Feds Traveling Church Youth Group Leader In Virginia Convicted Of Grooming, Abusing Minors: Feds
Traveling Church Youth Group Leader In Virginia Convicted Of Grooming, Abusing Minors: Feds A federal judge has convicted a traveling church youth group leader in Virginia of grooming and soliciting minors in his care, authorities announced. Charles Willoughby III, 39, of Norwalk, a group leader at the New Life Worship Center, will face up to 30 years after being convicted at trial on charges of traveling with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor over the course of more than five years between 2006 and 2012. Prosecutors say that Willoughby routinely groomed minor teenage girls who were part of the church’s youth program in order to attempt to sexually abuse them…
Supreme Court Allows Grand Jury Probe In Loudoun County School Sexual Assaults Supreme Court Allows Grand Jury Probe In Loudoun County School Sexual Assaults
Supreme Court Allows Grand Jury Probe In Loudoun County School Sexual Assaults The Supreme Court of Virginia has rejected an attempt by the Loudoun County School Board to shut down a Grand Jury investigation connected to the handling of two sexual assaults, confirms officials.  The court's decision will allow an investigation to continue into the handling of the sexual assaults in the two Loudoun County schools last year, states Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares.  "The Loudoun County School Board has tried to block our Grand Jury investigation on what happened last year in the sexual assaults that made national headlines last year for all the wrong reasons", sa…
Jersey Shore Man Kills GF's Poodle, Abandons Another During Fight: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Kills GF's Poodle, Abandons Another During Fight: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Kills GF's Poodle, Abandons Another During Fight: Prosecutor An Asbury Park man accused of killing one of his girlfriend’s Toy Poodles and abandoning the other has been criminally charged, authorities said. Nicholas C. Winter, 35, is charged with animal cruelty resulting in death and abandoning a domestic animal, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. Shortly before 4 a.m. on June 4, Asbury Park police  responded to a residence on Locust Drive and located the deceased dog, a 12-year-old male named “Bentley.” The victim’s other dog, a 14-year-old female named “Sophia,” was reported missing, but …
Albany Felon Admits To Escaping Halfway House Albany Felon Admits To Escaping Halfway House
Albany Felon Admits To Escaping Halfway House A federal convict from the Capital District is facing more time behind bars after admitting to escaping from a halfway house. Albany resident Glyn Frink, age 51, pleaded guilty Wednesday, June 1, to escaping from the Horizon House Residential Reentry Center in Albany. The 42-bed facility helps men and women transition from federal incarceration back into New York and Vermont communities. Under his plea deal, Frink admitted that he signed out to go to work on September 25, 2021 and failed to return that evening as required, according to the US Attorney’s Office in the North District. Frink…
Quiogue Teen Nabbed For Sexual Assault Of 11-Year-Old, Police Say Quiogue Teen Nabbed For Sexual Assault Of 11-Year-Old, Police Say
Quiogue Teen Nabbed For Sexual Assault Of 11-Year-Old, Police Say A Long Island teen has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl for more than a year. The arrest took place in Southampton on Thursday, May 19. Kelvin F. Mayen-Vasquez, age 19, of Quiogue, was arrested after an investigation into allegations that he had developed a "romantic interest" with an 11-year-old female victim, said Lt. Susan Ralph, of the Southampton Police. "Mayen-Vasquez had repeated intercourse with the victim for a period from March 2021 through May of 2022," Ralph said. He is being in the Suffolk County Jail on charges including: C…
Lamont Enjoys 'Fun Meal' With 'Law & Order' Star Lamont Enjoys 'Fun Meal' With 'Law & Order' Star
Lamont Enjoys 'Fun Meal' With 'Law & Order' Star A Litchfield County eatery in Connecticut served a star-studded table over the weekend as Gov. Ned Lamont was joined by actor Christopher Meloni for dinner. Lamont took to social media on Sunday, June 27 to share a picture that he took outside Good news Restaurant and Bar in Woodbury with the “Law and Order” actor, his wife, Ann Lamont, and Meloni’s wife, Doris Sherman Williams, a production designer in Hollywood. “Enjoyed a fun meal last night at Good News with Sherman and @Chris_Meloni," he posted on Twitter. “We talked Law and Order and then some!” Meloni, who is best known for his ro…
Westchester Couple Draws Attention For 'Seducing Serial Killers,' Report Says Westchester Couple Draws Attention For 'Seducing Serial Killers,' Report Says
Westchester Couple Draws Attention For 'Seducing Serial Killers,' Report Says A New York couple is making national news for reportedly seducing serial killers by mail over the course of more than two decades. Westchester County resident Barbara Dickstein, age 60, of Yonkers, and her late husband Richie reportedly targeted at least 100 violent criminals and high-profile murderers while enjoying a deeply dark letter-writing campaign that spanned more than 20 years. Among the infamous penpals were John Wayne Gacy, Charles Manson, Jeffrey Dahmer, David Berkowitz, and Richard Ramirez. Related story - Chilling New Netflix Documentary Reveals 'Last Victim' Of Ex-Westche…
More Capitol Hill Rioters From New Jersey Indicted, Including Ex-Corrections Officer More Capitol Hill Rioters From New Jersey Indicted, Including Ex-Corrections Officer
More Capitol Hill Rioters From New Jersey Indicted, Including Ex-Corrections Officer Two New Jersey women that federal authorities say drove together to Washington, D.C. on Jan. 6 and stormed the U.S. Capitol have been indicted on multiple federal crimes. Marissa A. Suarez and Patricia Todisco initially were arrested charged with two crimes in January:  entering the Capitol building and disorderly conduct.  Suarez is a former corrections officer with the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office who used an emergency holiday day to drive to Washington on Jan. 6, a day she was scheduled to work at the jail. She resigned from the job after her arrest. Among the suspects ch…
Cuomo Places Blame For NY Down-Ballot Democratic Losses On De Blasio Cuomo Places Blame For NY Down-Ballot Democratic Losses On De Blasio
Cuomo Places Blame For NY Down-Ballot Democratic Losses On De Blasio The war of words between Democratic rivals Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York City Gov. Bill de Blasio has escalated following some disappointing results for Democrats in this week’s elections. Cuomo blamed de Blasio for the state’s down-ballot difficulties in New York, arguing that the mayor’s job performance served as ammunition for the other side of the aisle in races on Long Island and upstate New York that went to Republicans. “The Democrats: there’ll be havoc like in New York City,” Cuomo said in an interview on WAMC Radio in Albany. “They ran de Blasio’s picture all over the state. They’…
Man Punches Female Conductor 30 Times In Fairfield County, MTA Says Man Punches Female Conductor 30 Times In Fairfield County, MTA Says
Man Punches Female Conductor 30 Times In Fairfield County, MTA Says A female Metro-North conductor was assaulted by a Fairfield County man after being told to move to a different car, MTA officials said. The conductor instructed Bridgeport resident Elijah Sampson that he was sitting in a car that was closed to the public at approximately 11 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, and he was prompted to move to an open car. Officials said that Sampson refused, and an engineer made contact with MTA police to meet at an upcoming station. When the train reached the Fairfield Metro station, Sampson punched the conductor approximately 30 times. The conductor was taken to Brid…
President: Out-Of-State Agitators Hijacking Peaceful Protests Will Be Prosecuted President: Out-Of-State Agitators Hijacking Peaceful Protests Will Be Prosecuted
President: Out-Of-State Agitators Hijacking Peaceful Protests Will Be Prosecuted Peaceful protests across the country have been "hijacked by outside radicals and agitators exploiting the situation to pursue their own separate and violent agenda," Attorney General William P. Barr said Saturday. Meanwhile, President Trump called on "Liberal Governors and Mayors” to get “much tougher” in dealing with protesters “or the Federal Government will step in and do what has to be done, and that includes using the unlimited power of our Military and many arrests.” “Crossing State lines to incite violence is a FEDERAL CRIME!" Trump tweeted. Protesters rallied peacefully in Englewoo…