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6 Accused Of Multiple Smash, Grab Break-Ins To Steal Lottery Tickets: Essex DA 6 Accused Of Multiple Smash, Grab Break-Ins To Steal Lottery Tickets: Essex DA
6 Accused Of Multiple Smash, Grab Break-Ins To Steal Lottery Tickets: Essex DA A three-month investigation concluded this week with six arrests and more than 120 criminal charges tied to multiple store break-ins in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, authorities announced.  The Essex County District Attorney's Office announced the charges in what investigators dubbed “Operation Smash & Cash.” The sextet is accused of breaking into at least 12 convenience stores and stealing $50,000 worth of lottery tickets from February through April 2024 and causing thousands of dollars in damages.  The break-ins were reported at convenience stores in Swampscott, Saug…
Residents Escape Two-Alarm Blaze That Destroyed St. Mary's County Home: Fire Marshal Residents Escape Two-Alarm Blaze That Destroyed St. Mary's County Home: Fire Marshal
Residents Escape Two-Alarm Blaze That Destroyed St. Mary's County Home: Fire Marshal Homeowners in St. Mary's County were able to escape a two-alarm fire that caused more than a million dollars in damage early on Wednesday morning, officials say.  Firefighters were called to battle a blaze shortly before 4 a.m. on April 24 in the 17500 block of Whitestone Drive in Tall Timbers, when smoke detectors alerted the sleeping residents to a fire that had broken out on the front porch. According to the Maryland Fire Marshal, they were able to escape through a back door and alerted the authorities. It took approximately 70 firefighters from multiple agencies an estimated 9…
Tree Blown Into Lambertville Garage With Homeowner Inside:  Firefighters Tree Blown Into Lambertville Garage With Homeowner Inside:  Firefighters
Tree Blown Into Lambertville Garage With Homeowner Inside: Firefighters A Lambertville homeowner received quite the scare when a large tree crushed his garage while he was inside of it on Monday, March 11, authorities said. City of Lambertville Fire District #1 Strong winds were to blame for the tree blowing over at 3:08 p.m., the City of Lambertville Fire District #1 said on Facebook.  No injuries were reported, firefighters said and the scene was eventually cleared. 
Pedestrians Bang On Car, Assault Driver Through Window In Arlington: Cops Pedestrians Bang On Car, Assault Driver Through Window In Arlington: Cops
Pedestrians Bang On Car, Assault Driver Through Window In Arlington: Cops Two pedestrians have been arrested for assaulting a driver in Arlington this week, authorities said. Leonardo Guardado Navarro, 29, and  Adonis Johnson, 20, were on foot when they became involved in an argument with a driver on the 3100 block of Wilson Boulevard around 10:40 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, county police said. Navarro and Johnson began banging on the victim’s vehicle, causing property damage, and assaulted him through the open driver’s side window, police said.  The victim and one suspect suffered minor injuries that did not require medical attention.  Navarro…
New Upcoming Storm Could Topple Trees, Power Lines Across CT, Energy Officials Warn New Upcoming Storm Could Topple Trees, Power Lines Across CT, Energy Officials Warn
New Upcoming Storm Could Topple Trees, Power Lines Across CT, Energy Officials Warn A new storm forecasted to track through the Northeast could put Connecticut residents at risk not only of flooding but also property damage and power outages, the state’s largest energy provider said. Ahead of the “multi-hazard event” slated to bring downpours and flurries to the Northeast starting Tuesday, Jan. 9, Eversource is warning Connecticut residents of the potential power outages and complications such a storm may bring. Earlier Report - 'Multi-Hazard Event': Here's Timing, Track For Powerful New Storm Taking Aim At Northeast In an email sent out to customers, the energy …
Drunk Driver Crashed Into 2 Houses, Displacing Family In Hopkinton: Police Drunk Driver Crashed Into 2 Houses, Displacing Family In Hopkinton: Police
Drunk Driver Crashed Into 2 Houses, Displacing Family In Hopkinton: Police A drunk driver is facing multiple charges after police say he hit two homes with his van in Hopkinton, leaving one uninhabitable, police said. Stephen Murphy, 52, of Hopkinton, hit two homes with his van at 75 and 77 Grove St. before driving away from the area shortly before 3 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4. Officers stopped the car driven by Murphy and arrested him shortly after, police said. First responders arrived at the two homes to find one of them with significant damage to a load-bearing wall. Firefighters worked to stabilize the home in Hopkinton. Hopkinton Police Department Firef…
Quincy Man Crashes Mercedes Into House Trying To Outrun Officers In South Boston: Police Quincy Man Crashes Mercedes Into House Trying To Outrun Officers In South Boston: Police
Quincy Man Crashes Mercedes Into House Trying To Outrun Officers In South Boston: Police A Quincy man thought he could escape police in South Boston, but he didn't make it far after crashing into the side of a home, authorities said.  Cedric Fortune, 21, of Quincy, is facing several felonies following the Thursday night, Dec. 21, chase and crash, Massachusetts State Police said.  It began after a state police trooper noticed his blue Mercedes run a red light at the intersection of Frontage Road and the Massachusetts Avenue Connector around 10:30 p.m. and tried to pull him over. Fortune sped off and refused to stop, police said. The trooper decided to call off th…
Vehicle Debris Hits, Damages Pedestrian Bridge On I-295 In Northeast DC (PHOTOS) Vehicle Debris Hits, Damages Pedestrian Bridge On I-295 In Northeast DC (PHOTOS)
Vehicle Debris Hits, Damages Pedestrian Bridge On I-295 In Northeast DC (Photos) Traffic was backed up on I-295 on Wednesday afternoon after a pedestrian bridge at Douglas Street NE was struck by debris from a passing vehicle. First responders and inspectors were called to the bridge, which appears intact, according to DC Fire and EMS personnel, but will have to be evaluated by special operations officials. Bridge incident S/B I-295 at Douglas St NE. Debris from passing vehicle struck pedestrian bridge. Vehicle continued on. Bridge appears intact but will be evaluated by special ops personnel. No injuries. #DCsBravest — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) October 18, 2023 …
Know Them? Trio Wanted For Damaging Montauk Business, Police Say Know Them? Trio Wanted For Damaging Montauk Business, Police Say
Know Them? Trio Wanted For Damaging Montauk Business, Police Say Police are asking the public for help identifying three men who allegedly damaged property at a Long Island business. The incident took place in Montauk on Saturday, Sept. 2 at Marshall's and Sons Service Center located at 701 Montauk Highway. According to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and East Hampton Town Police Department detectives the three men damaged property and a vehicle and stole items. Some of the damage included two planters that were broken, damage to the interior of an oil truck, and stolen paperwork from a vehicle in the parking lot. The suspects fled on foot. Suffol…
Seen ‘Em? Search On For Trio Seen Trespassing At Former Oakdale College Campus Seen ‘Em? Search On For Trio Seen Trespassing At Former Oakdale College Campus
Seen ‘Em? Search On For Trio Seen Trespassing At Former Oakdale College Campus Police are searching for three people who they say were caught trespassing and damaging property at an abandoned Long Island college building. On Saturday, Aug. 26, three men were seen trespassing on the former Oakdale college, Suffolk County Police announced. According to the police, the trio also damaged property on the closed-down Dowling College campus, located at 150 Idle Hour Boulevard. The extent of the damage is unknown. The Crime Stoppers are offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest of the suspects. Anyone with information regarding the incident is enc…
Appaloosa Horse Hit By Stray Bullet In Gettysburg, PA State Police Say Appaloosa Horse Hit By Stray Bullet In Gettysburg, PA State Police Say
Appaloosa Horse Hit By Stray Bullet In Gettysburg, PA State Police Say A house and a beloved horse were hit by a stray bullet hit a horse on Sunday, the  Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, Aug. 29. Troopers were initially called to investigation damage from "an errant bullet" to a home on Shrivers Corner Road in Butler Township, Gettysburg around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. When the troopers arrived and began to investigate they discovered an Appaloosa horse named Which Way Willie had also been shot. The horse was hit in the right nostril and injured, the police explained.  In addition to the horse, the victims of this crime are its human…
NH Teen ID'd As Driver Killed In Wild Crash That Sent Engine Through Belchertown Home NH Teen ID'd As Driver Killed In Wild Crash That Sent Engine Through Belchertown Home
NH Teen ID'd As Driver Killed In Wild Crash That Sent Engine Through Belchertown Home The 19-year-old who died in a police chase that ended in a spectacular crash in Hampshire County Sunday, Aug. 20, has been identified as a man from Henniker, New Hampshire.   Miles Murray was behind the wheel of the speeding car when it lost control, left the road, and went airborne in Belchertown just before 9 p.m., sending pieces of the vehicle's engine through a nearby home, Belchertown police said.  The crash caused so much damage inspectors condemned the house, friends said.  Police tried to pull Murray's 2011 Nissan Altima on Route 202 South in Belcherto…
Car Strikes 2 Houses, Lands Upside Down On Top Of Another Vehicle In Bridgeport Car Strikes 2 Houses, Lands Upside Down On Top Of Another Vehicle In Bridgeport
Car Strikes 2 Houses, Lands Upside Down On Top Of Another Vehicle In Bridgeport Four people were seriously injured after a car struck two houses and landed on top of another vehicle in Fairfield County.  The incident place in Bridgeport around 10:20 p.m., Saturday, July 15, in the 900 block of Chopsey Hill Road. According to Scott Appleby, director of emergency management for Bridgeport, the department received numerous calls about a vehicle hitting houses and other vehicles. The On-scene command reported a vehicle left the roadway and struck one home before striking another and landing upside down on a parked vehicle.  Three of the four occupants of the ve…
Police Searching For Shooter After Locating Shell Casings, Property Damage In Norwalk Police Searching For Shooter After Locating Shell Casings, Property Damage In Norwalk
Police Searching For Shooter After Locating Shell Casings, Property Damage In Norwalk Police are investigating after receiving reports of shots fired and the discovery of shell casings and property damage in Fairfield County. The incident took place in Norwalk during the evening hours of Sunday, July 16, in the 100 block of Suncrest Road. Officers responded to the area and located several shell casings and property damage, said Sgt. Sofia Gulino, of the Norwalk Police. No one was injured. Currently, the Detective. Bureau is searching for any witnesses to the incident that might lead them to the shooter or shooters. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has a…
Home Invader Beats, Holds Woman Hostage In Prince William County: PD Home Invader Beats, Holds Woman Hostage In Prince William County: PD
Home Invader Beats, Holds Woman Hostage In Prince William County: PD A 22-year-old man broke into a woman's home through an unlocked sliding glass door and held her hostage in Prince William County, authorities said. Davaughn Damani Higgins got into the apartment at Misty Ridge Apartments in the 15000 block of Sunny Ridge Court, in Woodbridge, and then destroyed it around 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, Prince William County police said. When the homeowner arrived home, her apartment was a mess — and Higgins was inside. Higgins immediately grabbed the victim and pulled her into the apartment, then refused to let her leave. At one point during th…
No Arrests Made In Easton Shootout That Damaged Homes, Cars No Arrests Made In Easton Shootout That Damaged Homes, Cars
No Arrests Made In Easton Shootout That Damaged Homes, Cars Two groups of suspects exchanged gunfire on a residential street in Easton Monday night, damaging property and fleeing the scene before police could respond, authorities say.  It happened on the 600 block of Ferry Street at about 6:30 p.m. on April 17, Easton police wrote in a statement. Officers arrived to find multiple shell casings on either side of the street but found no suspects in the area.  Two houses and three vehicles that were unrelated to the shooting were damaged, the department said. No injuries were reported.  Investigators believe "two separate groups" who we…
Family With Children Displaced After Montgomery County Attic Fire Family With Children Displaced After Montgomery County Attic Fire
Family With Children Displaced After Montgomery County Attic Fire A Montgomery County family is displaced after a fire destroyed their home overnight, authorities announced. Firefighters were called to the home on Drumcastle Court in Germantown around noon, Friday, April 7 after the family smelled smoke, according to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson. Update - Drumcastle Court, Fire is extinguished, 1 family (2 adults, 2 Kids displaced), Damage estimate ~$100K, no injuries, occupant smelled smoke & got out, fire involved the roof/attic MOR TH, no injury https://t.co/BxXMJGL1dV pic.twitter.com/SXNxdrbFbw — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) …
Firefighters Injured, Homes Damaged By Brush Blaze Overlooking Greenwood Lake Firefighters Injured, Homes Damaged By Brush Blaze Overlooking Greenwood Lake
Firefighters Injured, Homes Damaged By Brush Blaze Overlooking Greenwood Lake UPDATE: A resident conducting an illegal burn on a hill overlooking Greenwood Lake ignited a rapidly-spreading brush fire Saturday that engulfed one home, damaged two others and sent two firefighters to the hospital, authorities confirmed. The resident was burning wood and debris in a fire pit when the brush caught fire and flames spread up the hill in the Hewitt section of West Milford, a little over a half-mile from the New York State border, shortly before 12:30 p.m., March 18, West Milford Fire Marshal Michael Moscatello said. Two firefighters were transported from the scene to Chilton …
Tips Sought After Burglar Steals $2K From Westbury Restaurant Tips Sought After Burglar Steals $2K From Westbury Restaurant
Tips Sought After Burglar Steals $2K From Westbury Restaurant Police are asking for tips after someone broke into a Long Island restaurant and stole thousands of dollars. The incident occurred sometime between midnight and 7 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, at Westbury’s Chicken Delight, located on Maple Avenue, according to Nassau County Police. Detectives said the suspect entered the restaurant through an unlocked front door. They then damaged a door and the coin machine before stealing approximately $2,000 in cash. Police asked anyone with information to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.
'Popping' BMW Ignites, Causes $150K In Damages To Bel Air Home, Fire Marshal Says 'Popping' BMW Ignites, Causes $150K In Damages To Bel Air Home, Fire Marshal Says
'Popping' BMW Ignites, Causes $150K In Damages To Bel Air Home, Fire Marshal Says A Harford County homeowner acted quickly when his BMW unexpectedly caught fire, but not before the flames rapidly spread to the rest of the garage, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Officials say that a Locus Lane resident in Bel Air was home at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 7, when he heard a “popping sound” coming from his garage. Further investigation found smoke coming from under the hood of a 2014 BMW 582i, which he attempted to push out of the garage, but it quickly spread from under the hood and out of control. He and his adult daughter were able to safely e…
Car With Missing Tire Leads Cops On Chase Through Parks In Port Chester, Injures Officers Car With Missing Tire Leads Cops On Chase Through Parks In Port Chester, Injures Officers
Car With Missing Tire Leads Cops On Chase Through Parks In Port Chester, Injures Officers A man faces numerous charges after leading police on a chase throughout Fairfield County and Westchester in a stolen vehicle with a missing tire, resulting in officers sustaining injuries and severe damage to parks.  The chase began during the early morning of Friday, Feb. 24 around 3:20 a.m., when police in Port Chester were alerted by the Greenwich PD that a vehicle that had been stolen ten minutes prior in Mamaroneck was heading toward the village's border on Putnam Avenue.  Port Chester PD units then swiftly headed toward the area to apprehend the suspect and found that the ve…
Reading Officials ID Teen Victim, Reveal Cause Of Deadly Fire Reading Officials ID Teen Victim, Reveal Cause Of Deadly Fire
Reading Officials ID Teen Victim, Reveal Cause Of Deadly Fire Authorities in Reading have identified the 13-year-old girl killed in a two-alarm house fire early on Saturday, Jan. 21.  Empressi Martin was sleeping on the third floor at 630 Summit Avenue when the fire began just after 4 a.m., the city Fire Department said in a statement. Her cause of death was determined to be smoke inhalation, they added.  Firefighters also identified the 56-year-old man who was badly burned in the blaze as David Martin. He was rescued from the home's basement and remains at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest in critical condition with smoke inhalation and burns,…
FOUND: Have You Seen This Logo? Wilmington BOLO Issued For Property Damage Crash FOUND: Have You Seen This Logo? Wilmington BOLO Issued For Property Damage Crash
Found: Have You Seen This Logo? Wilmington Bolo Issued For Property Damage Crash Police identified the vehicle shortly after issuing the BOLO. We have identified the vehicle. Thank you to everyone who assisted! — Wilmington MA Police (@WilmingtonMAPD) January 24, 2023 Police are asking for the public's help to identify the owner of a vehicle that was involved in a property damage incident.  The Wilmington police have issued a BOLO (Be On The Lookout) for the owner of a truck with a distinctive logo on its side. The investigation is related to a property damage crash that occurred Friday, Jan. 20 on Salem Street.  Police ask that anyone who recognizes the logo on t…
Philly Duo Stole $125K From Pennsylvania Skill Machines: AG Philly Duo Stole $125K From Pennsylvania Skill Machines: AG
Philly Duo Stole $125K From Pennsylvania Skill Machines: AG A pair of Philadelphia men took a gamble by stealing dozens of Pennsylvania Skill game machines from stores and shops across the region, says Attorney General Josh Shapiro.  Brandyn Warren, 22, and Antoine Laster, 28, were arrested following a six-month investigation into a string of thefts targeting gaming cabinets and ATMs at 7-Elevens and gas stations throughout greater Philly, Shapiro said in a statement Friday, Jan. 6.  Investigators believe Warren and Laster — along with unnamed co-conspirators — donned masks and gloves before walking into the stores and breaking o…
Not Lovin' It: Unhappy Customer Damages Roxbury McDonald's Over Coffee Order Not Lovin' It: Unhappy Customer Damages Roxbury McDonald's Over Coffee Order
Not Lovin' It: Unhappy Customer Damages Roxbury McDonald's Over Coffee Order A dissatisfied McDonald's customer threw quite the fit when he was unhappy with how his coffee was made at a Boston location, authorities said. The male suspect became "irate" when he was handed his coffee at a Roxbury McDonald's around 12:14 p.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2022, Boston Police report.  The incident happened at the McDonald's located at 301 Warren Street in Roxbury.Google Maps Street View Out of anger, the man pushed a glass encased bakery warmer off the counter, causing it to shatter, before leaving the restaurant.  Boston Police are now looking to locate and identify t…
Aggressive Post-Christmas Westminster Blaze Causes $300K In Damage, Fire Marshal Says Aggressive Post-Christmas Westminster Blaze Causes $300K In Damage, Fire Marshal Says
Aggressive Post-Christmas Westminster Blaze Causes $300K In Damage, Fire Marshal Says A Carroll County home suffered extensive damage when an early-morning fire broke out on Tuesday morning. Shortly before 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 27, a passerby alerted first responders from the Westminster Volunteer Fire Department of a blaze that sent smoke billowing through the air emanating from a two-story home on Bachmans Valley Road in Westminster. Officials say that it took more than six dozen firefighters less than a half-hour to get the flames under control, but not before it caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage to the property. They made note that a smoke alarm wa…
More Than 660K Washing Machines Recalled Due To Fire Hazard More Than 660K Washing Machines Recalled Due To Fire Hazard
More Than 660K Washing Machines Recalled Due To Fire Hazard A company is recalling 663,500 washing machines after receiving reports of the machines overheating and causing fires.  Samsung issued the recall of "Top-Load Washing Machines" on Thursday, Dec. 22, because the products could short-circuit and overheat. The company said it has received 51 reports of washers smoking, melting, overheating, or catching fire. Ten of the incidents resulted in property damage, and three consumers reported suffering from smoke inhalation, Samsung said.  This recall involves several models of Samsung’s top-load washers with super-speed wash, wh…
Deer Smashes Through Window Of Gettysburg Restaurant Deer Smashes Through Window Of Gettysburg Restaurant
Deer Smashes Through Window Of Gettysburg Restaurant A deer apparently auditioning to pull Santa Claus's sleigh fairly flew into the front window of the Blue and Gray Bar & Grill in Gettysburg on Monday, Dec. 12, according to owner Keith Petters.  The restaurant located on the first block of Baltimore Street was empty except for employees when the deer crashed through the glass around 8:45 a.m. Employees kept it came until Officers from the Gettysburg Police Department and the U.S. National Parks Service, and a Pennsylvania Game Commission warden arrived.  The deer was taken in a pickup truck to a nearby farm. T…
Five Cats, Dog Killed In Early Morning Maryland Fire Five Cats, Dog Killed In Early Morning Maryland Fire
Five Cats, Dog Killed In Early Morning Maryland Fire Several family pets died in an early morning house fire that broke out on Monday in Maryland, officials announced. In Cecil County, first responders from the Water Witch Fire Company were dispatched shortly after 5:15 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 5 to the 100 block of Rock Spring Road in Conowingo, when a neighbor reported smoke and fire that had broken out in an area home. According to investigators, it took a crew of 50 firefighters approximately an hour to get the fire under control, but not before it caused an estimated $250,000 ($200,000 to the structure, $50,000 to its contents) in damages. …
Barn Built In 1860 Burned To The Ground In Maryland; Livestock Escape Safely, Fire Marshal Says Barn Built In 1860 Burned To The Ground In Maryland; Livestock Escape Safely, Fire Marshal Says
Barn Built In 1860 Burned To The Ground In Maryland; Livestock Escape Safely, Fire Marshal Says A barn that has stood in Maryland for more than 150 years was burned to the ground, though all animals inside were able to escape safely, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. In Allegany County, shortly before 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 21, a crew of 20 firefighters from the Flintstone Fire Department responded to a home on Black Valley Road NE in Flintstone, when a passerby reported a fire that was in progress. Upon arrival, officials say that they found a wood-frame barn that was built in 1860 up in flames. It took an estimated 30 minutes to get the flames under control, but n…
Delinquents Pelt Hawthorne Police With Bottles, Profanity At Huge Underage House Parties Delinquents Pelt Hawthorne Police With Bottles, Profanity At Huge Underage House Parties
Delinquents Pelt Hawthorne Police With Bottles, Profanity At Huge Underage House Parties Hawthorne police had bottles and profanities hurled their way while responding to separate back-to-back house parties that each drew hundreds of juveniles, authorities said. Two adults were, in turn, hit with summonses for providing alcohol to underage minors and maintaining a nuisance after party-goers destroyed neighbors’ property and caused a car crash, Detective Capt. Robert King said. Officers responding to a complaint found “a large number of vehicles and several hundred youths throughout the street and in the front and rear yard” of a New York Avenue home owned by Amedeo Moino, …