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Thief Tries To Steal BMW From Trader Joe’s Lot In Westwood, Flees On Foot: Cops
A brazen thief attempted to steal a 2023 BMW X7 from a Trader Joe’s parking lot in Westwood before fleeing on foot, authorities said.
Westwood police responded to the Trader Joe’s at 20 Irvington St. around 12:53 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, after receiving a report of a carjacking in progress, Westwood Police Chief Michael Pontillo said.
The suspect got into the BMW, which had been left with its key fob inside, and attempted to drive away, police said. When the owner confronted the thief, the vehicle struck another car in the lot. The suspect then jumped out of the car and ran away, pursued b…
Cop Shooter In Custody, Wounded Officer Released After Attack At Catonsville Precinct: Police
A man accused of ambushing and shooting a Baltimore County police officer outside a precinct is behind bars, while the wounded officer has been released from the hospital, authorities announced.
Andrew Britt, 27, has been charged with multiple offenses, including two counts of attempted first-degree murder, for allegedly opening fire on officers in the parking lot of the Wilkens Precinct on Thursday, March 13, Baltimore County Police said.
Investigators say Britt approached an officer outside his patrol vehicle around 2:30 p.m. and began speaking with him. Moments later, he pulled out a gun…
Repeat Offender Assaults, Chokes Officer In Middletown, Police Say
An Orange County police department is speaking out against bail reform laws after one of its officers was assaulted by an alleged repeat offender with a lengthy history of arrests and mental health-related incidents, authorities said.
The attack occurred on Friday, March 14, 2025, when 52-year-old Jerry Watkins, who is currently homeless, allegedly choked and assaulted a uniformed City of Middletown Police Department officer during an encounter, the department announced on Monday, March 17.
Watkins, who has had 28 documented interactions with law enforcement since January …
Drug Dealer Caught After SWAT Team Search At Poughkeepsie Apartment
A narcotics investigation led to the seizure of several grams of crack cocaine, over $1,500 in cash, and ammunition from a Dutchess County apartment, authorities announced.
Following community complaints about drug activity and quality-of-life concerns, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department launched an investigation into alleged narcotics distribution at 120 Hudson Ave., Apt. 4C1, the department said on Friday, March 14.
On Thursday, March 13, detectives executed a search warrant at the apartment with assistance from the Poughkeepsie Joint SWAT Team. Inside, officers recove…
Five Pounds Of Pot, Illegal Guns Seized In Fredericksburg Traffic Stop: Police
Two Fredericksburg men are behind bars after a routine traffic stop led to the discovery of guns, fentanyl, and marijuana—one of them even tried to make a run for it, but officers were quicker, authorities said.
Fredericksburg Police say an officer on patrol pulled over a vehicle for a traffic violation, and what started as a standard stop quickly escalated when an investigation revealed the two occupants were illegally carrying firearms.
A search of the vehicle turned up a third loaded gun, fentanyl pills, marijuana, and evidence of drug distribution, officials said.
The recovered …
Husband Calls 911 To Confess To Stabbing Wife In Oxon Hill Before Fleeing To Virginia: Police
A Maryland man is behind bars after allegedly stabbing his wife to death, calling 911 to confess, and then fleeing to Virginia, authorities said.
Kenton Donaldson, 38, is facing first-degree murder charges in connection with the brutal killing of 33-year-old LeNaiya Donaldson inside her Oxon Hill apartment, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department.
The violent domestic dispute unfolded around 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, when a friend of the victim called 911 to report a disturbance inside the home on Kennebec Street, officials said.
Minutes later, police received a s…
Woman, 31, Stabbed Dead In Passaic Home: Prosecutor
A 31-year-old woman was stabbed dead inside a Passaic home Sunday morning, March 16, and authorities are actively investigating, officials said.
Passaic police responded to a residence near 4th Street and Bergen Street at 9:40 a.m. on March 16, after receiving a 911 call about a stabbing, according to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Passaic Police Chief Luis A. Guzman.
When officers arrived, they found the victim suffering from stab wounds inside the home, authorities said. She was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Her identity was not released.
T…
100 Residents Evacuated, 1 Injured In 2-Alarm Blaze At New Rochelle Apartment Building
A two-alarm fire at a New Rochelle apartment building forced the evacuation of about 100 residents, including elderly individuals who needed assistance, on Sunday, March 16, firefighters said.
The fire broke out at 16 Locust Ave. around 4:00 p.m., sending heavy smoke and flames through the building. Firefighters rushed to evacuate residents, ensuring those with mobility issues were safely removed, the New Rochelle Fire Department said on Monday, March 17.
One resident sustained minor injuries while escaping the fire, officials said.
The fire capped off a busy day for New Rochel…
Two Teens Seriously Hurt, West Milford Cops Injured In Fiery Crash: Police
A fiery crash on a North Jersey roadway left two teenagers seriously injured and sent two police officers to the hospital, authorities said.
West Milford police received a 9-1-1 call reporting a motor vehicle crash with injuries at 10:54 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, according to police. Officers Peter Wunk and Nicholas Soltesz arrived at the scene on Clinton Road to find a 2023 Subaru sedan smoking off the side of the road, authorities said.
As Officer Wunk assisted the driver, Ryan Devlin, of Butler, and his passenger, an 18-year-old man also from Butler, the vehicle suddenly caught fi…
Lancaster Man Diagnosed With Schizophrenia Missing For Nearly 1 Week: PA State Police
A man with schizophrenia has been missing for nearly a week, and Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating him.
Alexander Neff, 42, of Holtwood, was last seen leaving his home on the 1000 block of Holtwood Road in Martic Township at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, state police announced on Monday, March 17.
Neff is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing about 170 pounds, with brown hair, blue eyes, and a scar across the top of his head. He was last seen wearing a brown Carhartt jacket, according to police.
State police noted that Neff has schizophrenia and ma…
