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Towson, MD
Police & Fire
Four Baltimore Cops Indicted After Alleged Abuse, Cover-Up Exposed By State's Attorney
Four Baltimore police officers are facing criminal charges after investigators say they abused the power of their badges and then attempted to cover it up, authorities announced. The indictments were announced this week following a months-long investigation led by the State’s Attorney’s Public Trust & Police Integrity Unit. According to the Baltimore State's Attorney's Office, Officer Kevin Dugan is charged with five counts of misconduct in office, while Officer Kevin Hilton faces second-degree assault and misconduct charges. Officers Mordechai Mandelbaum and Menachem Rosenbl…
Arlington, VA
News
DC Man Dies In Virginia Federal Prison 32 Days Before Release As Family Demands Answers
“They told me they found my son unresponsive. They didn’t tell me why.” Jovelene Ondasceen Carter said those were the words she received before learning her son, Malik Carter, had died in federal custody at the age of 30. Malik Carter, a Southeast DC resident, died on Feb. 11, while incarcerated at USP Lee Federal Prison in Virginia, according to his family. He was scheduled to be released on March 16, 2026. He was 32 days away from coming home. “Malik was supposed to come home. Instead, he came home in a casket,” his mother wrote in a public post. “We are DC residents fighting for truth…
Chantilly, VA
Sports
Chantilly Native Jarrod Wronski Steps Down As Hershey Bears Public Announcer After Incident
Virginia is losing a familiar voice in Central Pennsylvania hockey. Jarrod Wronski, a Chantilly native, issued a statement advising that he is no longer the public address announcer for the Hershey Bears following what he described as an unprofessional incident involving Giant Center security after a game earlier this month. The incident occurred after the Hershey Bears game on Saturday, Feb. 7, at the arena, according to Wronski. “After the Hershey Bears game on February 7 at Giant Center, there was an incident that involved myself, my family, and Giant Center Security where I acted unpro…
Towson, MD
Police & Fire
Baltimore Corrections Officer Indicted For Assaulting Detainee, Filing False Report
A Maryland corrections officer accused of assaulting a juvenile in custody — and then filing a false report about it — has been indicted, prosecutors announced Tuesday. Correctional Officer Dewaun Gough is facing assault and other charges after a Feb. 17 indictment, according to the Baltimore City State’s Attorney. The case stems from March 14, 2025, inside the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center on North Gay Street. Prosecutors allege Gough assaulted a juvenile who was being detained at the facility. The indictment further alleges Gough “willfully made a false entry in a public record…
Fredericksburg, VA
News
Virginia Drug Dealer Who Masked Up To Rob Friend, Executed Would-Be Thief Learns Prison Fate
A Virginia drug dealer who masked up to rob his former roommate, then stood over a would-be robber and fired a fatal shot to the head as the man lay dying on the floor, will spend more than a decade in federal prison. The violent run of a Roanoke drug dealer came to a close this week after a federal judge handed down a 165-month prison sentence tied to a masked robbery and a deadly shooting that unfolded months later. Damon Tyler Mills, 29, pleaded guilty in April 2025 to Hobbs Act robbery and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Prosecutors said Mills had been…
Albany, NY
News
Previously Unseen Images Of Jeffrey Epstein's Private Island Released By House Members
Never-before-seen images and videos from convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s infamous private island, Little St. James, have been released by House Democrats on the Oversight Committee as part of their ongoing push for transparency into the Epstein investigation. The photos and videos, shared on Wednesday, Dec. 3, were originally captured by US Virgin Islands law enforcement in 2020 during their investigation of the property. The newly public materials include 10 photos and four videos, giving the most detailed look yet inside the island’s buildings and grounds. 🚨 BREAKING: Ov…
Towson, MD
News
Baltimore Dad Gunned Down Visiting Daughter: Second Shooter Convicted Years Later: AG
The second man involved in the deadly daylight ambush that killed a young Maryland father on his way to visit his daughter has now been convicted, officials announced. Attorney General Anthony Brown said on Wednesday, Nov. 19, that 24-year-old Andrew Curry of Baltimore City was found guilty in connection with the 2023 killing of 27-year-old Desmond Gardner following a five-day trial. Curry was 21 at the time of the murder. Gardner was shot and killed on Jan. 26, 2023, in the 3400 block of Spelman Road in the Cherry Hill neighborhood. Prosecutors said he was on his lunch break …
Westminster, MD
Police & Fire
Investigators Seek Review of Allegations Against Carroll County Sheriff Jim DeWees (
Developing
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Carroll County’s top law enforcement officials are pushing for an outside investigation into allegations they say are flat-out unsupported, calling in state prosecutors to review claims made against Sheriff Jim DeWees. The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office isn’t waiting around for rumors to grow legs. Acting Undersheriff Justin Baker said he has formally asked the Office of the Maryland State Prosecutor to investigate allegations tied to a civil lawsuit that he says has produced no evidence of wrongdoing by Sheriff Jim DeWees. Baker said the claims came from “a personal civil lawsuit,” and t…
Waterbury, CT
Police & Fire
Multiple Waterbury Fire Cadets Resign After City Accuses Them Of Cheating On Exam: Mayor
Seven Waterbury fire cadets have resigned after being accused of cheating on an emergency medical technician exam, city officials said. “It is very disappointing that this situation occurred," said Waterbury Mayor Paul Pernerewski in a Monday, Sept. 29, news release. "Firefighters are held to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism, and honesty is a fundamental part of serving our community," he said. The EMT test, given through a local ambulance company, is required to complete firefighter training. There were 13 cadets in the class. After an internal investigat…
Maplewood, NJ
News
Maplewood Mayor Slams ICE After 2 Detained
The mayor of a quiet New Jersey town is speaking out after Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) detained two people in the township. Nancy Adams, the mayor of Maplewood said Monday, Sept. 8 that three ICE agents in unmarked cars apprehended two people four blocks from her home. "An aggressive Trump-era tactic meant to sow fear," Adams said. "This is not who we are. Our town stands for dignity, safety, and belonging—not intimidation. Our police were not notified, nor do we cooperate with ICE. I will be demanding accountability from state and federal leaders." Adams reaffirmed the …
East Orange, NJ
News
Sheriff’s Officers Stole Designer Belt, Sneakers During East Orange Drug Raid: Prosecutor
Three Essex County Sheriff’s officers have been charged with theft after allegedly taking high-end sneakers and a designer belt during a narcotics search in East Orange, authorities said. The incident happened on Jan. 10, 2023, at the apartment of Kirk Mansook, 470 Park Ave., Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II said in a Friday, Aug. 29 announcement. At the time, Officers Jimmy Rodriguez, 39, of Kearny; Fabian Caicedo, 45, of East Rutherford; and Erik Udvarhely, 44, of Belleville were assigned to the Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Narcotics, Stephens said. Mansook was arrested on m…
Harrisburg, PA
News
'I Shot Him In The Head': Erie Council President Says NJ Mafia Got Him Off
Erie City Council President Mel Witherspoon stunned residents during a heated public meeting on Wednesday, July 16, by recounting how he once shot a man in the head—and walked free thanks to alleged ties to the New Jersey mafia. “I said, ‘Nick, you know I can blow your head off.’ He said, ‘Go ahead.’ And I did. I shot him in the head, point-blank. This close,” Witherspoon told the crowd, holding his hand near his temple. Witherspoon, now 80, shared the story as he explained why he had not attended rallies or the funeral for 43-year-old Marchello Woodard, who was shot and killed by a Pennsyl…
Albany, NY
Politics
Ban On ICE Agent Masks Proposed By NY Lawmaker
New York lawmakers are considering a bill that would bar federal immigration agents and other police officers from hiding their identities while on duty. The legislation – titled the Mandating End of Lawless Tactics (MELT) Act — was unveiled this week by Democratic Assemblymember Tony Simone. If passed, it would prohibit officers at all levels, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), from covering their faces or failing to display identifying information such as a badge number or name while operating within New York state. The measure includes exceptions for protective gear w…
Saratoga Springs, NY
Sports
Semi-Pro Footballer Caught With Cocaine In NY High School, Police Say
A semi-professional football team ended its affiliation with a New York school district after a player trespassed on a high school campus with cocaine, police and team officials said. Jonathan Hammond, 32, was arrested at Glens Falls High School in Warren County following a brief pursuit on Saturday, June 28, according to Glens Falls Police. School district staff were alerted around 4:40 p.m. after a vape smoke detector was triggered in the boys’ bathroom. Although staff members were not on site, they contacted police about a possible trespass in progress. Responding officers arrived to fi…
Waterbury, CT
Police & Fire
Waterbury Officer Under Investigation For 'Unprofessional' Behavior Following Chase: Police
A Waterbury police officer is under investigation and has been pulled from patrol duty after a traffic stop escalated into a pursuit, and a review showed the officer acted inappropriately, authorities said Tuesday, May 13. The alleged incident happened Friday, May 2, shortly after 9 p.m., near West Main and Willow streets, when a patrol officer tried to stop a vehicle for making an illegal turn, according to Waterbury police. Instead of pulling over, the driver sped away, ignoring the officer’s commands. That’s when the situation intensified. The officer’s behavior during interactions…
Hoboken, NJ
Police & Fire
From Council Chambers To Nightclubs: Familiar NJ Faces Among 39 Charged In Mob Gambling Ring
The general manager of a Hoboken nightclub. The father of a prominent Paramus wrestler who was killed in a car crash. A Prospect Park councilman. It wasn't just mobsters among the 39 people arrested for their alleged roles in an underground gambling empire run by the members of the Lucchese Crime Family. It was familiar faces in the community. New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin announced the arrests on Friday, April 11, following multi-agency raids at 12 locations across northern New Jersey earlier in the week. Among the sites: Four poker clubs operating out of Totowa, Garfield, an…
Cape May, NJ
News
Lucchese Mob Ran Illegal Gambling Ring Across NJ; 39 Arrested Including Councilman: AG
A two-year investigation into an underground gambling empire allegedly run by members of the Lucchese Crime Family has led to charges against 39 individuals, including mob leaders, poker club managers, sportsbook agents — and even a sitting Prospect Park councilman, authorities said. Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced the takedown on Friday, April 11, following multi-agency raids at 12 locations across northern New Jersey earlier in the week. Among the sites: four poker clubs operating out of Totowa, Garfield, and Woodland Park, including two hidden behind functioning restaurants,…
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Schools
Villanova Student Removed From Campus After Assault Outcry, Won’t Walk At Graduation
A Villanova University student who recorded another student’s sexual assault will not walk at the school’s graduation ceremony following intense backlash, the victim's attorney told Daily Voice on Wednesday, April 9. Juan Eguiguren, a Villanova senior, was present during the assault of a female classmate, according to a lawsuit and campus petition. Rather than intervening, Eguiguren allegedly took photos of the incident and later slept in the same room, organizers of the campaign allege. In the underlying case, Elijah Joseph Katzenell, 22, of Camp Hill, PA (according to the Pennsylvania S…
Middletown-Wallkill, NY
Schools
Educator Injured Breaking Up Student Fight In School Hallway In Middletown: Superintendent
An educator was injured while trying to stop a fight involving eight students at an Orange County high school. The incident happened on Tuesday, March 25, inside Middletown High School and lasted about 27 seconds, Superintendent Amy Creeden said in a message to the Enlarged City School District of Middletown community. "One of our dedicated educators, who was in the hallway, intervened to de-escalate the situation and ensure safety,” Creeden wrote, adding, “Unfortunately, this educator required medical attention as a result of the altercation.” Creeden said the district is cond…
Hackensack, NJ
News
Bill To Keep Old Criminal Records Off Background Checks Vetoed By Murphy, Offers Another Plan
A New Jersey bill aimed at preventing outdated criminal records from appearing on background checks, if charges were being expunged, has been vetoed by Gov. Phil Murphy. The governor instead proposed an online tracking system and annual reporting requirements to address the state’s expungement backlog. The legislation, Assembly Bill 3881, was introduced on Feb. 27, 2024, by Assemblywoman Annette Quijano (D-Union) to prohibit the State Bureau of Identification (SBI) from releasing outdated criminal history records while pending expungement orders were still being processed. Under current la…
Hackensack, NJ
Police & Fire
Hackensack Police Director Ray Guidetti Stepping Down, City Says
Hackensack Police Director Ray Gudietti is stepping down. The City of Hackensack made the announcement on Thursday, March 6. Guidetti said he will step down at the end of March. Guidetti's departure comes after "taking on a culture of corruption that had infected the Hackensack Police Department when he was appointed in 2022, and instituting major reforms with the goal of bringing the Department back to its rightful position as a premier law enforcement agency in Bergen County," the release says. Guidetti was appointed "after a storied law enforcement career to clean up a police department…
Mansfield-Storrs, CT
Police & Fire
State Senators Demand Probe After UConn Prof Accused Of Misusing $58K On Luxury Trips
State lawmakers are demanding answers after a University of Connecticut report and state warrant revealed a professor misused school resources to fund several high-cost trips for her and her family Sherry Zane, a professor-in-residence of women’s, gender, and sexuality studies, is accused of misappropriating $58,000 over 187 travel days across 19 trips from June 2021 to December 2023, according to police. UConn authorities said Zane provided doctored receipts to justify the expenses. She was placed on leave in November. A joint statement from state Republican Sens. Rob Sampson, Henri Marti…
Annapolis, MD
Politics
21 Resign From Elon Musk's
Doge
Saying They Refuse To 'Dismantle Critical Public Services'
A mass resignation has struck the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), overseen by billionaire Elon Musk. “We will not use our skills as technologists to compromise core government systems, jeopardize Americans’ sensitive data, or dismantle critical public services," the group of 21 employees said in a letter addressed to White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, according to the Wall Street Journal. The workers reportedly includes product managers, engineers, and data scientists. The development comes amid a wave of legal challenges aimed at halting or …
Mastic-Shirley, NY
News
Motel Murder: Man Admits Stabbing Housemate To Death In Shirley
Nearly two years after a man was stabbed to death at a Long Island motel, his killer formally confessed. Philip Walker, 58, of Mastic, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Feb. 18, in the death of Jimmy Vaughn. Walker and Vaughn, 63, were both living in a group home at the Shirley Motel on Montauk Highway when emergency crews were called to the motel for a stabbing on June 30, 2023. Arriving paramedics found Vaughn outside his room suffering from three stab wounds, including one that pierced his heart. He was rushed to Long Island Community Hospit…
Cheshire, CT
News
Investigation Uncovers Violations At Cheshire Animal Control Facility: Read The Consent Order
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) is implementing major reforms at the Town of Cheshire Animal Control facility after an investigation revealed multiple violations of state animal welfare laws and regulations, according to a news release shared earlier this wee. The investigation, initiated in response to complaints about the facility’s conditions and animal care practices, uncovered apparent violations during a thorough inspection, the DoAG said. As a result, the town entered into a Consent Order (attached) with CT DoAg on Dec. 24, agreeing to a detailed plan for addressin…
Fairfax, VA
News
Fairfax County Death Row Killer Has Sentence Commuted By Biden
In a historic move just two days before Christmas, President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates, including individuals with ties to Virginia. Their sentences have been reclassified from execution to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, the White House announced. This clemency decision aligns with President Biden’s long-standing opposition to the federal death penalty, except in cases of terrorism or hate-motivated mass murder. Biden’s administration imposed a moratorium on federal executions upon taking office, effectively halting the prac…
Rivertowns, NY
News
New Lawsuits Allege Sexual Abuse At Dobbs Ferry Juvenile Facility
Five former residents of a well-known juvenile center in Westchester have filed lawsuits against the facility alleging that they suffered sexual abuse while living there, according to attorneys representing the plaintiffs. The lawsuits, filed in Westchester County Supreme Court on Wednesday, Dec. 18 by law firm Levy Konigsberg, name the Dobbs Ferry Children's Village campus, which operates residential foster care programs. The plaintiffs, who were not named but were described as "brave survivors" by the attorneys, allege a pattern of sexual abuse enabled and perpetrated by …
Norristown, PA
Police & Fire
Norristown Police Chief Resigns Effective Immediately
Jacqueline Bailey-Davis has resigned as the Municipality of Norristown Chief of Police, effective immediately, officials announced Tuesday, Dec. 17. Bailey-Davis, who took office on Jan. 2, 2024, had been placed on administrative leave on Nov. 25. Municipal Administrator Leonard Lightner previously stated that the decision to place her on leave was made “after careful consideration” and emphasized the confidentiality of personnel matters. “The council and municipal leadership are focused on maintaining stability within the police department,” Lightner said in the earlier announcement. …
Harrisburg, PA
Politics
Former Dauphin Co. Commissioner Stripped Of Board Roles Amid Allegations
Former Dauphin County Commissioner Jeff Haste has been stripped of multiple board positions following public outcry and corruption allegations, county officials confirmed on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Jeff Haste, the former Dauphin County Commissioner who served since 2003 and recently announced his retirement, has been removed from his board roles amid accusations of corruption, officials announced. Haste’s decades-long tenure has recently come under scrutiny, with residents and other county officials calling for accountability in the face of corruption concerns. At a heated public meeting, Comm…
Reading, PA
News
Family Releases Body Cam Footage Of Reading Dad Of 6 Shot Dead By Police
Graphic body camera footage showing police shooting a Reading father of six dead has been released, and it appears to contradict the DA and police statements. The family of 50-year-old Damon Scott Stern Sr., also known as DJ Nomad, along with their attorney held a press conference on Thursday, Sept. 19. During the conference they shared videos from the body cameras worn by the two officers called to Stern's home in the 400 block of Windsor Street, Reading at 3:37 a.m. on Monday, March 25. The Air Force Veteran was having suicidal thoughts and was holding a knife, according t…
Gaithersburg, MD
News
Ex-Montgomery County Officer Convicted Of Throwing Smoke Bomb At Police During Capitol Riot
A former member of the Montgomery County Department of Police who was active during the Jan. 6, 2021 breach at the US Capitol has been convicted, federal authorities announced. Justin Lee, 25, was convicted of two felony charges in DC for his role in the January 2021 insurrection insurrection following a bench trial. Lee was indicted in October 2023, and on Friday, Aug. 23, federal authorities announced that he was found guilty of assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers and civil disorder. According to court documents, Lee was identified through video among the crowd…
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