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New Reports From Fatal Officer-Involved Chase In Baltimore Released: Maryland AG New Reports From Fatal Officer-Involved Chase In Baltimore Released: Maryland AG
New Reports From Fatal Officer-Involved Chase In Baltimore Released: Maryland AG New details have been released regarding the police pursuit that claimed the life of a Westminster resident last March. Linda Moss, 74, was killed during a police pursuit with 58-year-old David Moss, who was reportedly wanted by police and refused to stop, leading to a violent exchange, on March 25. RELATED STORY: Body-Cam Footage Depicts Fatal Police Chase In Maryland According to the Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Office of the Attorney General, the pursuit began around 11:50 p.m. as Baltimore Police Central District on patrol were made aware of a wanted car in the area…
Real Estate Broker's Companies Denied Housing To Low-Income Renters In New Rochelle: AG Real Estate Broker's Companies Denied Housing To Low-Income Renters In New Rochelle: AG
Real Estate Broker's Companies Denied Housing To Low-Income Renters In New Rochelle: AG New York Attorney General Letitia James is taking action against a real estate broker and his companies after they were found to have denied housing to low-income renters in Westchester, officials announced.  In an announcement on Monday, Feb. 5, James and her office said that they had reached an agreement with real estate broker Pasquale Marciano and his companies, Century 21 Marciano, Anthony Marciano Real Estate Inc., and New Roc Property Management, to stop them from enforcing illegal policies that denied housing opportunities to low-income renters. According to James's office, rea…
Body-Worn Camera Footage Captures Violent Anne Arundel County Crash (VIDEO) Body-Worn Camera Footage Captures Violent Anne Arundel County Crash (VIDEO)
Body-Worn Camera Footage Captures Violent Anne Arundel County Crash (Video) Bodycam footage captured the aftermath of a Maryland crash that critically injured a 23-year-old driver and left his passenger dead at the scene. Damione Gardner, 22, of Baltimore, was killed when a Infiniti G37 driven by Meziah Johnson smashed into a pole at the intersection of Fort Smallwood Road at the intersection of Bay Harbor Road in Pasadena on Thursday, Dec. 7, Daily Voice reported. According to the Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Office of the Attorney General, the vehicle was traveling on the Stoney Creek Drawbridge while two patrol vehicles from the Anne Arundel …
Armed Man Pointed Weapon At Officers Before Deadly Shooting In Pikesville, Police Say Armed Man Pointed Weapon At Officers Before Deadly Shooting In Pikesville, Police Say
Armed Man Pointed Weapon At Officers Before Deadly Shooting In Pikesville, Police Say An armed man was shot and killed outside a Baltimore County gas station after police say he pointed a weapon at them. Shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning, there were reports of a domestic disturbance involving a man with a gun in the 400 block of Reistertown Road in Pikesville, according to authorities. The responding officers were able to track down the man, who retreated to a nearby gas station, at which point he pointed his weapon at them and a barricade was declared. After engaging officers, the suspect was shot at by three officers and he suffered life-threatening injuries af…
$2 Million Stolen From Banks By Convicted Harrisburg Impersonator: AG $2 Million Stolen From Banks By Convicted Harrisburg Impersonator: AG
$2 Million Stolen From Banks By Convicted Harrisburg Impersonator: AG Two men stole approximately $2 million from banks by impersonating employees and customers – something one of them had experience doing before, authorities say.  According to the Office of the Attorney General, investigators found that the young men allegedly targeted financial institutions and consumers in Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, and York Counties. Carl A. Gonzalez, 19, of Highspire, was arrested Thursday and arraigned. His bail was set at $10,000. Tyreese Lewis, 22, of Harrisburg, was recently arrested in Los Angeles and arraigned in Dauphin County. He is being held wit…
Tenafly Driver, 26, Killed In I-95 Police Pursuit In Maryland: AG Tenafly Driver, 26, Killed In I-95 Police Pursuit In Maryland: AG
Tenafly Driver, 26, Killed In I-95 Police Pursuit In Maryland: AG A 26-year-old New Jersey woman died when she lost control of her vehicle during a nine-mile police pursuit on I-95 in Maryland on New Year's Weekend, authorities said. A Maryland state trooper tried to pull over Julie Clark, of Tenafly, while she was driving erratically on the highway in Cecil County at approximately 12:10 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31, the Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Office of the Attorney General said in a news release. Clark's vehicle had been provided by 911 callers that afternoon, authorities said. Clark failed to stop for the trooper, prompt…
AG IDs Driver, Trooper Involved In Fatal I-95 Police Pursuit In Cecil County On New Year's Eve AG IDs Driver, Trooper Involved In Fatal I-95 Police Pursuit In Cecil County On New Year's Eve
AG IDs Driver, Trooper Involved In Fatal I-95 Police Pursuit In Cecil County On New Year's Eve The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Office of the Attorney General has released new information on the fatal I-95 crash that killed a New Jersey woman driving erratically on I-95 in Cecil County who was pursued by Maryland State Police troopers for miles. Julie Clark, 26, of Tenafly, NJ, was killed on I-95 at approximately 12:10 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31, when she was reportedly driving erratically along the roadway before attempting to elude Maryland State Police troopers attempting to stop her, according to the IID. Investigators say that veteran Maryland State Police Tro…
Driver Killed In Near Nine-Mile NYE I-95 Pursuit With State Police Troopers In Cecil County: AG Driver Killed In Near Nine-Mile NYE I-95 Pursuit With State Police Troopers In Cecil County: AG
Driver Killed In Near Nine-Mile NYE I-95 Pursuit With State Police Troopers In Cecil County: AG Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh’s office is investigating a fatal New Year's Eve crash that took the life of an erratic driver who was pursued by state police troopers for miles in Cecil County. The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Office of the Attorney General announced an investigation into a fatal I-95 crash that started at approximately 12:10 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31 when there were multiple reports of an erratic driver on the interstate. According to investigators, troopers attempted to pull over a vehicle matching the description that was provided by 911 caller…
Cold Spring Hills Nursing Home Stole $22.6M In Government Funds, AG Says Cold Spring Hills Nursing Home Stole $22.6M In Government Funds, AG Says
Cold Spring Hills Nursing Home Stole $22.6M In Government Funds, AG Says Millions of dollars in public funding that should’ve gone to caring for residents of a New York nursing home were instead diverted into the pockets of its greedy owners, according to a lawsuit from Attorney General Letitia James. The suit, filed Friday, Dec. 16, alleges a years-long fraud scheme carried out by the owners of Long Island’s Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, located in Woodbury. Earlier Report: East Meadow Nursing Home's $16M Fraud Scheme Led To 'Devastating' Resident Abuse, AG Says An investigation by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) found that…
East Meadow Nursing Home's $16M Fraud Scheme Led To 'Devastating' Resident Abuse, AG Says East Meadow Nursing Home's $16M Fraud Scheme Led To 'Devastating' Resident Abuse, AG Says
East Meadow Nursing Home's $16M Fraud Scheme Led To 'Devastating' Resident Abuse, AG Says Sexual abuse, unexplained bruising, unanswered call bells, and humiliating missed trips to the bathroom. Those were just some of the horrors experienced by residents at a New York nursing home stemming from a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme, according to a lawsuit from Attorney General Letitia James. Related Report: East Meadow Nursing Home Employee Sexually Assaulted Resident, Boss Covered Up Crime, DA Says The suit, filed Tuesday, Dec. 13, alleges that the owners of Long Island’s Fulton Commons Care Center, located in East Meadow, exploited New York’s Medicaid program to enrich themsel…
Body-Worn Camera Footage From Fatal Police-Involved Shooting Released By Maryland AG Body-Worn Camera Footage From Fatal Police-Involved Shooting Released By Maryland AG
Body-Worn Camera Footage From Fatal Police-Involved Shooting Released By Maryland AG The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Office of the Attorney General has released new body-cam footage from a fatal police-involved shooting in Harwood last month. On Wednesday, Sept. 17, Harwood resident Anthony Hopkins, Sr. was shot and killed by police investigating a violent domestic incident after he allegedly fired gunshots at a cop car and point his guns at officers, who returned fire. The involved officers, according to the Attorney General: Cpl. Z. Devers, a 9.5-year veteran of the Anne Arundel County Police Department; Cpl. K. Slayton, a 9.5-year veteran; Cpl. B. …
VIDEO: Body-Cam Footage Released From Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting In Harford County VIDEO: Body-Cam Footage Released From Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting In Harford County
Video: Body-Cam Footage Released From Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting In Harford County Body-worn camera and dashboard footage has been released days after the Harford County State's Attorney's Office announced that no charges would be filed against those involved in a fatal officer-involved shooting in Maryland. In late June, State Attorney Albert Peisinger, Jr. announced that his office is declining to bring charges against the deputies involved in the Harford County shooting death of 53-year-old John Fauver on Saturday, April 23 in Forest Hills. On Thursday, July 7, the Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Office of the Attorney General released footage from th…
AG Investigating Fatal Baltimore Police Officer-Involved Scooter Crash AG Investigating Fatal Baltimore Police Officer-Involved Scooter Crash
AG Investigating Fatal Baltimore Police Officer-Involved Scooter Crash Police in Baltimore have launched an investigation into a fatal crash involving an officer in a marked police cruiser and 58-year-old man driving a scooter, authorities announced. The Independent Investigation Division (IID) of the Office of the Attorney General announced that it is investigating a fatal crash involving Baltimore City Police Officer Alexis Acosta on Tuesday, June 21. Investigators said that at approximately 12:40 p.m. on June 21, Acosta was driving a marked Baltimore Police Department cruiser along the 2400 block of East Biddle Street with lights and sirens activated when h…
Baltimore Officer Shot By Gunman Released From Hospital Baltimore Officer Shot By Gunman Released From Hospital
Baltimore Officer Shot By Gunman Released From Hospital The Baltimore County officer shot by a gunman has been released from the hospital. The officer was struck Saturday June 4, while responding to a call of "unknown trouble" on 500 Virginia Avenue around 8:40 p.m., his department said. He and his colleagues heard gunshots when they arrived, and then encountered the suspect leaving the building. That person fired at officers, striking one of them. Officers returned fire, killing the suspect, who died at the scene.  The officer was transported to an area hospital. Inside the apartment, the armed subject was seen leaving…
Maryland Mom Who Hid Dead Baby In Plastic Bag Facing Life In Prison Maryland Mom Who Hid Dead Baby In Plastic Bag Facing Life In Prison
Maryland Mom Who Hid Dead Baby In Plastic Bag Facing Life In Prison A woman from Howard County is facing life in prison for the death of her child, the Office of the Attorney General said. Moira Akers, 41, of Columbia, left her dead child in a closed plastic bag, under a blanket in a closet before being taken to the hospital in November 2018. She neglected to tell paramedics that she had just given birth and originally led on that her baby was stillborn, the office reports. However, an autopsy later revealed the infant was a healthy, full-term baby and was alive at birth. The baby's death was ruled as a homicide by asphyxiation, the office reports. …
NY AG Asks Judge To Hold Donald Trump In Contempt Of Court NY AG Asks Judge To Hold Donald Trump In Contempt Of Court
NY AG Asks Judge To Hold Donald Trump In Contempt Of Court New York Attorney General Letitia James is taking another swing at Donald Trump and his organization, asking a judge to hold the former president in contempt of court for failing to comply with her probe into his family's business. James announced on Thursday, April 7 that she is asking Supreme Court Judge Arthur Engoron to hold Trump in contempt of court for refusing to comply with an order to turn over documents as she investigates his Organization’s business dealings. In addition, James also asked the judge to fine Trump $10,000 for each day he fails to surrender the documents to her inv…
Connecticut AG Issues Consumer Warning As Gas Prices Spike Connecticut AG Issues Consumer Warning As Gas Prices Spike
Connecticut AG Issues Consumer Warning As Gas Prices Spike With gas prices rising to record highs in Connecticut, Attorney General William Tong is cautioning consumers to be aware of potential price gouging at the pump. In Connecticut, the price of gas has risen to an average of $4.28 per gallon, the highest rate the state has recorded since May 2012. Earlier story - Here's Breakdown By County On How Much Gas Prices Have Increased In CT Since Last Week State statute requires that the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) monitor the wholesale price of gasoline in the Hartford and New Haven areas, officials noted. When the who…
Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer To Retire After 'Meaningful' Career Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer To Retire After 'Meaningful' Career
Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer To Retire After 'Meaningful' Career Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer has announced she is retiring effective Dec. 1.   Mayer was sworn in as Acting Prosecutor for Camden County on Oct.1, 2009. She worked to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the community by sponsoring numerous drives and events, according to the Camden County Prosecutors Office. Before being appointed Acting Prosecutor, Mayer spent the majority of her 27-year career as a prosecutor with the Office of the Attorney General, Division of Criminal Justice. While working at the attorney general’s office Mayer primarily…
Holiday DWI 'Blitzkrieg' Means Checkpoints, More Patrols In NJ Holiday DWI 'Blitzkrieg' Means Checkpoints, More Patrols In NJ
Holiday DWI 'Blitzkrieg' Means Checkpoints, More Patrols In NJ Law enforcement agencies will be launching their annual holiday DWI crackdown by ramping up traffic patrols and sobriety checkpoints across New Jersey. The Office of the Attorney General and the Division of Traffic Safety are reminding motorists to stay sober behind the wheel as part of the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” holiday campaign, which runs until the end of the year. Logo For Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over CampaignNew Jersey DHTS “The goal of our Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over holiday campaign is to protect the motoring public and save lives by raising awareness of the risks …
NY Officials Caution About Cannabis Look-Alike Products Before Halloween NY Officials Caution About Cannabis Look-Alike Products Before Halloween
NY Officials Caution About Cannabis Look-Alike Products Before Halloween State officials in New York are cautioning parents to be wary of cannabis edibles to ensure that no children have a bad trip on Halloween. New York Attorney General Letitia James is warning the public about cannabis edibles and hemp derivatives in packaging designed to look like well-known snack foods and candy that could intentionally or accidentally be slipped to trick-or-treaters. In some instances, instead of “Chips Ahoy,” the THC items are dubbed “Trips Ahoy,” while “Oreos” are packaged as “Stoneos.” "These misleading products contain a high concentration of THC, the psychoactive comp…
NY AG Issues Alert For Possible Gasoline Price Gouging NY AG Issues Alert For Possible Gasoline Price Gouging
NY AG Issues Alert For Possible Gasoline Price Gouging With prices at the pump already on the rise, New York Attorney General Letitia James is cautioning about potential gasoline price gouging in the wake of the cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline. James issued an alert concerning price gougers following the shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline, which serves the eastern half of the country and was forced to temporarily shut down several pipelines after being attacked. According to James, after the hack on a computer system used to control the Colonial Pipeline, consumers on the East Coast have reportedly engaged in panic-buying of fuel, with some…
Scammers May Victimize Peer-To-Peer App Users, CT Attorney General Warns Scammers May Victimize Peer-To-Peer App Users, CT Attorney General Warns
Scammers May Victimize Peer-To-Peer App Users, CT Attorney General Warns Federal and state officials are warning consumers to be vigilant when using “peer to peer” apps like CashApp, Venmo, PayPal, and Zelle to avoid losing money, giving out valuable personal information, or being victimized by scammers. Like any product, consumers must make informed decisions with regard to the use of financial technology products including the “peer to peer” applications for smartphones, otherwise known as “prepaid accounts” or “P2P account.”  P2P Apps have become increasingly popular through companies like Venmo, Zelle, Cash App, and PayPal. While these apps can be used …
West Philadelphia Doc, 80, Charged In Patient's Cocaine, Oxy Overdose Death West Philadelphia Doc, 80, Charged In Patient's Cocaine, Oxy Overdose Death
West Philadelphia Doc, 80, Charged In Patient's Cocaine, Oxy Overdose Death A West Philadelphia doctor is facing involuntary manslaughter charges after he prescribed his patient a combination of opioids that resulted in an accidental overdose of cocaine, oxycodone, and morphine, authorities announced Wednesday. An investigation showed that Dr. Walter Wrenn, 80, fabricated the patient’s diagnosis in order for Keystone First to approve filling the prescribed medications, Attorney General Josh Shapiro said. The patient’s opioid prescriptions far exceeded the recommended 90 milligrams per day, Shapiro said. On Keystone First’s authorization form, Dr. Wrenn s…
COVID-19: Amazon's Not Monitoring Price Gouging Enough, CT AG Says COVID-19: Amazon's Not Monitoring Price Gouging Enough, CT AG Says
Covid-19: Amazon's Not Monitoring Price Gouging Enough, CT AG Says Amazon is failing to police its websites for illegal markups of merchandise, says Connecticut's attorney general, and any residents should report price gouging to his office. AG William Tong sent a letter to Amazon on Thursday, March 19 seeking information from the online retailer regarding efforts to detect and combat price gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic. The letter follows a complaint from a Connecticut consumer who recently attempted to purchase two types of 3M face masks through Amazon.  The consumer was charged nearly $400 in shipment fees for two small boxes of face masks …
UPDATE: Newark Man Charged In Death Of Correctional Officer UPDATE: Newark Man Charged In Death Of Correctional Officer
Update: Newark Man Charged In Death Of Correctional Officer UPDATE, Aug. 30: A Newark man faces manslaughter and other charges in connection with the officer's death. Click here for more.  UPDATE: A GoFundMe campaign has been started on behalf of Omar Martin's family. Click here for more.  Original story below:  The Attorney General's Office is investigating after a car fleeing from police during a pursuit crashed into another vehicle in Newark early Saturday, killing one person.  NJ PBA Local 105 identified the victim as Omar Martin, a correctional police officer* at Northern State Prison.  According to a preliminary investigation, a Hillside p…