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Masked Suspect Caught After Attempted Break-In At Spotsylvania Business, Sheriff Says Masked Suspect Caught After Attempted Break-In At Spotsylvania Business, Sheriff Says
Masked Suspect Caught After Attempted Break-In At Spotsylvania Business, Sheriff Says A masked suspect was caught trying to break into a Virginia business early Wednesday morning before leading deputies on a brief foot chase. Steven Tankersley III, 45, of Caroline County, was arrested around 3:33 a.m. on April 29 after deputies responded to a commercial alarm in the 3500 block of Shalaby Way in Spotsylvania County, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies arrived within minutes and found Tankersley wearing a mask while attempting to force his way into the business. He ran when he saw law enforcement. The foot chase didn’t last long. Tankersley was quickly caught an…
Suspicious Device Cancels Keansburg St. Patrick's Day Parade: Police Suspicious Device Cancels Keansburg St. Patrick's Day Parade: Police
Suspicious Device Cancels Keansburg St. Patrick's Day Parade: Police Keansburg's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade was cancelled on Saturday, March 28 after a suspicious device was spotted, authorities said. Officers responded to a report of a suspicious device near the parade route and secured the area while coordinating with local, state and federal law enforcement, Keansburg Police Chief Sandra Burton said. The decision was then made to cancel the parade to ensure the the safety of all attendees. K9 units conducted a thorough search of the area and no additional suspicious items were found. The parade was set to kick off at 1 p.m. "We recognize the signifi…
Virginia Police Trooper Steven Ball Remembered For Lifetime Of Quiet Service To Others Virginia Police Trooper Steven Ball Remembered For Lifetime Of Quiet Service To Others
Virginia Police Trooper Steven Ball Remembered For Lifetime Of Quiet Service To Others Virginia State Police officials are mourning one of their own after the unexpected death of Senior Trooper Steven Ball over the weekend.  Loved ones say that Ball spent his life showing up for others, and the outpouring of grief following his death has made one thing clear: he did it more often, and more quietly, than most people ever realized. The 44-year-old passed away on Sunday, Dec. 14, according to Virginia State Police. Virginia State Police A proud graduate of the 128th Basic Session, Ball served the Commonwealth in Area 42 in Martinsville, where he built a reputation not on…
Suspects Fire Shots, Leave Behind Loaded Gun After Vanishing In Poughkeepsie: Police Suspects Fire Shots, Leave Behind Loaded Gun After Vanishing In Poughkeepsie: Police
Suspects Fire Shots, Leave Behind Loaded Gun After Vanishing In Poughkeepsie: Police Police are investigating after gunfire erupted in a Dutchess County neighborhood Tuesday night, Oct. 14, leading to the recovery of a loaded handgun, authorities said.  Officers were called to the area of Fox Terrace and South White Street in Poughkeepsie at around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14, for a report of shots fired, the city's police department said on Wednesday, Oct. 15. When officers arrived, they did not find any victims, and it was determined that the suspects had fled the scene, police said.  A K9 unit was brought in to track the suspects, leading to the recovery of …
Extremely Nervous Trio Stopped On Route 17 Found With Loaded Handguns: Paramus PD Extremely Nervous Trio Stopped On Route 17 Found With Loaded Handguns: Paramus PD
Extremely Nervous Trio Stopped On Route 17 Found With Loaded Handguns: Paramus PD A traffic stop in Paramus led to the arrest of three Paterson men after officers found two loaded handguns with high-capacity magazines, authorities said. Around 2:26 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, Paramus Police Officer Michael Mordaga stopped a 2014 Ford Escape traveling south on Route 17 at a high rate of speed, Deputy Police Chief Frank Scott said in a release. While approaching the vehicle, Mordaga saw two passengers not wearing seat belts. The driver, James Dixon, 20, was “visibly shaking while retrieving his motor vehicle documents and nervously stuttering in response to questions,” Scott s…
Maryland Woman Torches Neighbor’s Door Over $7 Argument: Fire Marshal Maryland Woman Torches Neighbor’s Door Over $7 Argument: Fire Marshal
Maryland Woman Torches Neighbor’s Door Over $7 Argument: Fire Marshal Seven bucks.  That’s all it took for a house fire, an arson arrest, and a trip to jail in handcuffs for a Maryland woman. A Salisbury woman is behind bars after allegedly dousing her neighbor’s front door with gasoline and lighting it on fire over a $7 argument, officials said. Janice Louise Oney, 58, was arrested Friday, Aug. 1, after investigators linked her to a July 3 fire on Penn Street, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. The homeowner told investigators that Oney — whom he’d known for years — got angry after demanding $7 she claimed he owed her. After a brief argumen…
Meth, Guns Seized After Harley With Blocked Plate Pulled Over In Fredericksburg: Police Meth, Guns Seized After Harley With Blocked Plate Pulled Over In Fredericksburg: Police
Meth, Guns Seized After Harley With Blocked Plate Pulled Over In Fredericksburg: Police A Harley rider’s slightly obscured license plate led to a traffic stop in Virginia that ended with meth, weapon seizures, and two people in handcuffs, according to police. The stop happened on Lafayette Boulevard on Tuesday, July 29, when an officer on patrol spotted a black Harley with its rear plate partially covered by metal netting at the intersection of Hillcrest Drive, Fredericksburg Police said. When the bike was pulled over, officers identified the driver as Louis Buttice III and the passenger as Amber Sullivan.  While dismounting, police noticed a bulge on Buttice’s hip, and …
Career Criminal Trafficking Fentanyl From PA To Frederick Learns His Fate Career Criminal Trafficking Fentanyl From PA To Frederick Learns His Fate
Career Criminal Trafficking Fentanyl From PA To Frederick Learns His Fate A Pennsylvania man brought fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine into Maryland. Now he’s going away for decades. Jerome Mario Britton, 46, of Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for drug distribution in Frederick County, prosecutors announced. A jury convicted Britton in March following a narcotics investigation and traffic stop in Frederick last fall. According to the Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office, on Sept. 4, 2024, at approximately 10:30 a.m., police received a tip from Carroll Township in Pennsylvania.  Officers were told Britton had just traveled to Harrisburg …
Retired Police K9 Named For 9/11 Hero Mourned In Clarkstown Retired Police K9 Named For 9/11 Hero Mourned In Clarkstown
Retired Police K9 Named For 9/11 Hero Mourned In Clarkstown A Rockland County police department is mourning the loss of one of its most loyal and courageous K9s who served the community for years alongside his handler.  The death of retired Clarkstown Police K9 Remy, who served alongside his handler, retired Officer Reekie, was announced by the department on Friday, July 18.  “K9 Remy served with honor and distinction,” the department said in a statement on Friday, adding, "Throughout his years of service, K9 Remy exemplified courage, loyalty, and dedication protecting our officers and the Clarkstown community with unwavering commitment." …
K9 Sniffs Out 13 Ounces Of Cocaine During Frederick Traffic Stop: Sheriff K9 Sniffs Out 13 Ounces Of Cocaine During Frederick Traffic Stop: Sheriff
K9 Sniffs Out 13 Ounces Of Cocaine During Frederick Traffic Stop: Sheriff A late-night traffic stop in Maryland turned into a felony drug bust when a K9 officer sniffed out more than 13 ounces of cocaine, according to authorities. Donta Shawn Allen, 25, of Baltimore, was busted on Tuesday, July 15, after a deputy with the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office pulled him over around 8:30 p.m. on Route 340 westbound near Route 180 for an equipment violation, officials said. The deputy developed suspicions of possible drug activity and called in a K9 unit. The dog did a scan of the vehicle and gave a positive alert for narcotics, according to the sheriff's office. Depu…
Bomb Threat Evacuates Garfield Walmart, K9 Sweep Clears Scene, Police Say Bomb Threat Evacuates Garfield Walmart, K9 Sweep Clears Scene, Police Say
Bomb Threat Evacuates Garfield Walmart, K9 Sweep Clears Scene, Police Say A bomb threat forced the evacuation of the Garfield Walmart Saturday morning, July 5, prompting a multi-agency response before the scene was cleared and declared safe, authorities said. The threat came in just after 11 a.m., when the Bergen County Communications Center received a report of an explosive device at the Walmart on Passaic Street, according to the Garfield Police Capt Mario Pozo. Officers arrived immediately and, with help from Walmart employees, evacuated the store. Traffic around the area was shut down as a precaution. The Bergen County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit and Bomb Squad…
Over 3 Pounds Of Cocaine Found In Man's Trunk On Taconic In Stanford: Police Over 3 Pounds Of Cocaine Found In Man's Trunk On Taconic In Stanford: Police
Over 3 Pounds Of Cocaine Found In Man's Trunk On Taconic In Stanford: Police A Capital Region man is behind bars after troopers allegedly found more than three pounds of cocaine hidden in his car during a traffic stop on the Taconic State Parkway in Dutchess County, police said.  The bust happened on Monday, June 30, when troopers stopped a Ford sedan traveling northbound on the parkway in the town of Stanford for a traffic violation, New York State Police announced on Monday.  Police identified the driver as 41-year-old Schenectady County resident Tamar W. Knight of Niskayuna.  Soon after he was pulled over, a State Police K9 named Wild sniffed out …
'My Protector': Glastonbury Officer Says Goodbye After K9 Diagnosed With Incurable Illness 'My Protector': Glastonbury Officer Says Goodbye After K9 Diagnosed With Incurable Illness
'My Protector': Glastonbury Officer Says Goodbye After K9 Diagnosed With Incurable Illness A police officer in Connecticut said he is devastated after veterinarians diagnosed with K9 partner with an incurable disease, similar to ALS in humans.  Glastonbury Officer Neil Cavanaugh penned a heartfelt letter to his "partner, my shadow, protector," his police dog Soleil. He said the dog is one of the best parts of his day, and he plans to make Soleil's life as happy as possible for the animal's remaining time.  Cavanaugh said in his Facebook post that it could be anywhere from a few months to a year.  From Officer Cavanaugh: I always knew this day would …
Silver Spring Man Charged In Multi-Day Vehicle Theft Spree, Sheriff Says Silver Spring Man Charged In Multi-Day Vehicle Theft Spree, Sheriff Says
Silver Spring Man Charged In Multi-Day Vehicle Theft Spree, Sheriff Says Too fast, too furious. A pair of car thieves were caught after a wild pre-dawn pursuit across Calvert County that ended with spike strips, K9 warnings, and a standoff in a stranger’s driveway, authorities said. Emmanuel Adjapong Mellish, 21, of Silver Spring, and Ryan Eveard Moses Lowe, 20, of Bowie, were arrested early Thursday morning, May 8, after allegedly leading deputies on a chase in a stolen SUV tied to a string of vehicle break-ins and thefts. It all started on May 4, when deputies were called to Wildfire Lane in Owings around 7 a.m. after a 2016 white Dodge Journey was stolen fro…
Police K9 Takes Down NJ Fugitive Working In Somers: Cops Police K9 Takes Down NJ Fugitive Working In Somers: Cops
Police K9 Takes Down NJ Fugitive Working In Somers: Cops A man wanted on multiple felony charges in New Jersey was arrested in Connecticut after authorities say he tried to escape arrest and had to be taken down by a police dog.  Alfred Ricciuti, 41, of Washington, NJ, was found Monday, May 5, working at a business in Somers, Connecticut State Police said. He is wanted on five extraditable felony arrest warrants in the Garden State. Troopers spotted Ricciuti standing outside the business just before 5 p.m., but when they confronted him, he bolted, authorities said. That’s when a K9 named Viper was called in to help chase him down. …
Dating App Trap: Teens Robbed In Late-Night Clifton Set-Up, Cops Say Dating App Trap: Teens Robbed In Late-Night Clifton Set-Up, Cops Say
Dating App Trap: Teens Robbed In Late-Night Clifton Set-Up, Cops Say Two teens thought they were going on a date. Instead, they walked into an armed robbery, police in Clifton said. The incident happened around 1:20 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, when Clifton Police responded to Harrington Road for a reported armed robbery, Lt. Robert Anderson said. The 18-year-old male victims had connected with a woman through a dating app and were invited to meet her in the neighborhood, Anderson said. When they arrived, Luis Mena, 24, of Clifton, and Nevaeh Steve, 18, of Asbury Park, apparently approached their vehicle. Mena got into the car while Steve waited outside, And…
Burger King Armed Robbery: Suspect, 50, Caught In New Windsor Incident, Police Say Burger King Armed Robbery: Suspect, 50, Caught In New Windsor Incident, Police Say
Burger King Armed Robbery: Suspect, 50, Caught In New Windsor Incident, Police Say A Dutchess County man has been arrested in connection with an early morning armed robbery at a Burger King in Orange County, police said. The incident happened in New Windsor at around 6:06 a.m. on Thursday, March 27, when police responded to a reported armed robbery at the Burger King located at 376 Windsor Hwy., the New Windsor Police Department announced on Wednesday, April 2.  Upon arrival, police found three employees at the restaurant, including the manager, who reported being assaulted by a male suspect who had what appeared to be a firearm before fleeing the scene.  With …
Infant, 2+ Pounds Of Weed, Found In Car After Maryland Driver Flees High-Speed Chase: Sheriff Infant, 2+ Pounds Of Weed, Found In Car After Maryland Driver Flees High-Speed Chase: Sheriff
Infant, 2+ Pounds Of Weed, Found In Car After Maryland Driver Flees High-Speed Chase: Sheriff A Maryland man is behind bars after leading police on a dangerous chase with an unsecured infant in the backseat before ditching the car and escaping on foot, authorities said. Lavoya Tywane Neal Jr. was arrested on Monday, March 10, after investigators identified him as the driver who fled from a traffic stop in Salisbury last week and sparked a manhunt, according to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office. The chase began on March 4 when members of the Joint Community Action Team (JCAT) attempted to stop a black Nissan near Priscilla Street for multiple traffic violations, including running …
Virginia Fugitive In Stolen Car Arrested In Waldorf, Sheriff Says Virginia Fugitive In Stolen Car Arrested In Waldorf, Sheriff Says
Virginia Fugitive In Stolen Car Arrested In Waldorf, Sheriff Says A Virginia fugitive wanted for burglary was tracked down in Maryland, where officers found him in possession of a stolen car, authorities said. Michael Anthony Kirk, Jr., 28, of Waldorf, was arrested by Charles County Sheriff’s officers assigned to Judicial Services, with help from the Neighborhood Enforcement Team and K9 Unit. Kirk was wanted in Virginia on burglary charges and also had an active felony warrant in Maryland for violating probation related to a theft over $25,000 case, investigators said. Officers pursued leads and successfully located and arrested Kirk, and at the time of …
Teen Leads Cops On Scooter Chase In Newburgh, Charged in Shots Fired Incidents: Police Teen Leads Cops On Scooter Chase In Newburgh, Charged in Shots Fired Incidents: Police
Teen Leads Cops On Scooter Chase In Newburgh, Charged in Shots Fired Incidents: Police A 17-year-old is facing multiple charges after allegedly fleeing police and being connected to two separate shots-fired incidents in Orange County, authorities announced. The events leading up to the boy's arrest began on Sunday, Jan. 19, just before 9:45 a.m., when City of Newburgh Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the area of 191 Washington St., the department said on Tuesday, Jan. 28.  Upon arriving at the scene, an officer saw a male suspect leaving the area who matched the description from a previous shots fired incident on William Street on Monday, Jan…
K9 Helps Sniff Out Hidden Narcotics During Traffic Stop In Lewisboro K9 Helps Sniff Out Hidden Narcotics During Traffic Stop In Lewisboro
K9 Helps Sniff Out Hidden Narcotics During Traffic Stop In Lewisboro A traffic stop in Northern Westchester turned into a significant drug bust thanks to the keen sense of a K9, who uncovered narcotics hidden throughout a vehicle, police said. The incident happened on Thursday, Jan. 9, around 7:50 p.m., when Officer Mulé of the Lewisboro Police Department conducted a traffic stop, the department announced on Friday, Jan. 10. After talking with those inside the car, the officer determined that the driver was operating the vehicle with a suspended license. Further observations revealed suspected narcotics inside the car, police said. To help with the investig…
Westchester K9 Hangs Up Her Leash After Sniffing Out Justice For Decade Westchester K9 Hangs Up Her Leash After Sniffing Out Justice For Decade
Westchester K9 Hangs Up Her Leash After Sniffing Out Justice For Decade After more than a decade of dedicated service, a Westchester County Police K9 has officially retired.  K9 Madison, known for her exceptional tracking abilities, was honored on Wednesday, Jan. 8, her final day with the department.  Madison and her handler, Sgt. Hicks, have been instrumental in countless cases over the years, tracking fleeing suspects and locating lost or missing persons, the department announced on Wednesday.  Originally from Blount County, Tennessee, Madison joined the department as an 8-month-old pup. She quickly excelled in her initial 10 weeks of training…
Masked Men Hold Knives To Teen Girl During Attempted Plainfield Home Invasion Masked Men Hold Knives To Teen Girl During Attempted Plainfield Home Invasion
Masked Men Hold Knives To Teen Girl During Attempted Plainfield Home Invasion A 15-year-old Connecticut girl was held at knifepoint as two masked men attempted a home invasion, authorities said. The girl was sitting in a car parked outside a North Chestnut Street home in the Wauregan section of Plainfield around 4:15 a.m. on New Year's Day when the men approached her, police said. They threatened her before one of them entered the house's enclosed porch. That’s when someone inside noticed the intruders and confronted them, forcing them to run away, Plainfield police said. Officers, along with a Connecticut State Police K9 unit, searched the area, but the suspects el…
Coke, Cash Seized From Suspected Dealer In Carroll County: Officials Coke, Cash Seized From Suspected Dealer In Carroll County: Officials
Coke, Cash Seized From Suspected Dealer In Carroll County: Officials A suspected cocaine trafficker was arrested after a traffic stop in Carroll County led to a major drug bust, authorities said. Harford County resident Thomas Wayne Hawkins, 61, who was the target of a multi-agency investigation, is accused of transporting and selling large quantities of cocaine throughout the region, according to the Carroll County Drug and Firearms Task Force. Investigators stopped Hawkins’ car at approximately 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16, in Carroll County for a traffic infraction.  During that stop, a spokesperson for the Task Force said that a K9 unit conducted an o…
Arlington Stabbing Suspect Charged With Murder After Young Mother Dies At Hospital: Police Arlington Stabbing Suspect Charged With Murder After Young Mother Dies At Hospital: Police
Arlington Stabbing Suspect Charged With Murder After Young Mother Dies At Hospital: Police A young mother died at the hospital after she and her toddler were stabbed by a 23-year-old man on a Pentagon City sidewalk. Arlington resident Leonardo Reyes is now facing a murder charge after he allegedly attacked Iman Gaye, 26, and a child in the 900 block of Army Navy Drive around 9:45 p.m. on Dec. 14, according to the police. The Arlington Police Department announced the murder charge on Monday night after Gaye died at an area hospital from injuries sustained in the assault. The toddler was released on Monday, Dec. 23 after being treated and evaluated. Reyes was arrested the day…
Christmas Day Lowe's Burglary Ends In Arrest After Box Truck Chase: Police Christmas Day Lowe's Burglary Ends In Arrest After Box Truck Chase: Police
Christmas Day Lowe's Burglary Ends In Arrest After Box Truck Chase: Police A Christmas Day burglary at a closed Lowe's in Plymouth Township led to the arrest of a man after a chase involving a box truck, foot pursuit, and a K9 unit, authorities said. The incident began on Dec. 25, 2024, at 10:38 a.m., when Plymouth Township Police responded to Lowe's on Chemical Road for a burglary in progress, according to a press release. Lowe's remote monitoring center had detected a man inside the store, which was closed for the holiday. When officers arrived, they observed a large Budget Rental box truck fleeing from the garden center side of the store. Police attempted to st…
Small Fire, Big Questions: Molotov Cocktail To Blame For Blaze At Edgewood Biz: Fire Marshal Small Fire, Big Questions: Molotov Cocktail To Blame For Blaze At Edgewood Biz: Fire Marshal
Small Fire, Big Questions: Molotov Cocktail To Blame For Blaze At Edgewood Biz: Fire Marshal A Molotov cocktail was to blame for a small fire that was reported overnight at a Harford County business, investigators say. Members of the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company were called shortly before midnight on Saturday to Precision Tune Auto Care in the 1800 block of Precision Tune Auto Care in Edgewood, when an alarm company alerted them to a fire in the building. Upon arrival, crews found a small fire in the office area of the business, which was knocked down within minutes, though approximately $5,000 in damage was caused. No injuries were reported. According to the Maryland Fi…
Fredericksburg Armed Robbery Suspects Nabbed After High-Stakes Chase: Police Fredericksburg Armed Robbery Suspects Nabbed After High-Stakes Chase: Police
Fredericksburg Armed Robbery Suspects Nabbed After High-Stakes Chase: Police Two suspects are behind bars after an armed robbery at a Fredericksburg convenience store led to a dramatic police pursuit and a K9-assisted manhunt, authorities say. The incident began shortly after 8 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1, when Fredericksburg Police responded to a robbery at the Express Food Mart on Princess Anne Street.  According to investigators, 24-year-old Dion Lamont Parker of District Heights entered the store, pretended to shop, and then pulled a gun from his waistband, demanding money.  The clerk handed over cash, and Parker fled in a red Chevy S-10 truck, police said…
1 Burglary Suspect In Custody, 2 On Loose After Police Pursuit Ends In Nanuet 1 Burglary Suspect In Custody, 2 On Loose After Police Pursuit Ends In Nanuet
1 Burglary Suspect In Custody, 2 On Loose After Police Pursuit Ends In Nanuet One burglary suspect is in custody but two others remain at large after a police pursuit from Bergen County ended in Rockland overnight. On Saturday, Nov. 2, at approximately 7:50 p.m., the Clarkstown Police Department assisted the Montvale Police Department during a pursuit of a vehicle linked to burglary suspects in its area. The pursuit ended in Nanuet in the vicinity of Lake Nanuet Road and Pittsford Way. Upon reaching the location, officers from the Montvale Police Department reported that all three suspects fled the vehicle on foot.  Clarkstown PD officers quickl…
Social Media Post Leads To Lockout Of Chester School Social Media Post Leads To Lockout Of Chester School
Social Media Post Leads To Lockout Of Chester School A social media threat of violence has led to the lockout of a Hudson Valley school. The incident occurred in Orange County early Thursday, Sept. 19, in Chester. According to Chester Police Chief Daniel Doellinger, officers responded to the Chester Academy after a student reported having seen a threat of violence posted on social media. The Chief said students were arriving at the school and were held on the buses in the parking lot.  Doellinger said the school was placed on lockout and moved to a hold-in-place. Police explosives detection K9 teams from multiple law enforcement agenci…
Man Robbing Elderly Relative Stabbed Caretaker In Waldorf, Shot By K9 Officer: Sheriff Man Robbing Elderly Relative Stabbed Caretaker In Waldorf, Shot By K9 Officer: Sheriff
Man Robbing Elderly Relative Stabbed Caretaker In Waldorf, Shot By K9 Officer: Sheriff A 28-year-old man who targeted an elderly relative before stabbing a caregiver attempting to intervene in Charles County was hospitalized in an officer-involved shooting in Waldorf, according to the sheriff's office. Thomas James Roberts, Jr. was hospitalized on Friday, Sept. 13 following an investigation that was launched earlier this week after an incident involving he, a relative, and the relative's caregiver. According to a spokesperson from the Charles County Sheriff's Office, on Monday, Sept. 8, officers were called to Bassford Road to investigate a reported stabbing.  Investiga…