Silver Spring Man Accused Of Torching Jiffy Lube In Blaze Causing $225K In Damage: Officials
A firebug has been apprehended days after a blaze broke out in a Maryland business, causing upwards of $225,000 in damage, authorities announced.
Aubrey Michelle Ellis, 57, is facing multiple charges following an investigation into a fire that broke out at Jiffy Lube in Silver Spring late last month, acco ng to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson.
At approximately 2:15 a.m. on Wednesday, April 29, crews were called to Auto Sales Park in the 3200 block of Automobile Boulevard near Briggs Chaney Road, where there were reports of a fire.
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$77K Stolen In Huntingdon Valley Cannabis Wholesaler Burglaries, 21-Year-Old Charged: Police
More than $77,000 in products and property damage was reported after a series of break-ins at a cannabis wholesaler in Huntingdon Valley, police announced on Thursday, Feb. 26.
David Micah Fahy-Glover, 21, was charged in connection with three burglaries at a business on the 1400 block of County Line Road in Lower Moreland Township, according to Lower Moreland Township Police.
The break-ins happened between Nov. 19 and Dec. 2, 2024, and involved forced entry, theft of merchandise, and damage to the property, police said.
Investigators identified multiple suspects, including Fahy-Glover, aft…
PA Man Damaged Vacuum Machine At Bloomingdale Car Wash: Police
A 39-year-old Stroudsburg, Pa. man was arrested and charged after he damaged a vacuum machine and stole change from a car wash in Bloomingdale, authorities announced Thursday, Jan. 29.
On Sunday, Jan. 25, officers responded to the Bloomingdale Car Wash at 99 Main St. after a man, later identified as Tomasz Skorniewski, damaged the vacuum machine and removed loose change from within, Bloomingdale police said.
The damage to the property was estimated to be several hundred dollars, and an undetermined amount of cash was stolen, police said.
Skorniewski was located and transported to Pass…
Angry Man Shatters Glass At Lakewood MVC: Police
A 57-year-old Asbury Park resident reacted angrily when he was denied a registration at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission in Lakewood, authorities announced Friday, Jan. 23.
At 10:45 a.m., on Friday, Jan. 9, officers responded to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission on Route 70 after Mingo Kersey became upset after being denied vehicle registration due to improper documentation, Lakewood police said.
As he exited the building, Kersey forcefully struck the front entrance door, shattering the glass, causing $1,500 in damage, police said. Kersey was charged with criminal mischief, pol…
2 More Nabbed In $57K Playland Plushie Heist, Vandalism Spree, Cops Say (Update)
Two more New Jersey men have surrendered to police in connection with the late-night break-in and vandalism spree at New York's Playland amusement park that caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage and left hundreds of stuffed animals missing, authorities said.
Connor Evancho, age 20, of Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, turned himself in on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Westchester County Police headquarters in Hawthorne, while Daniel Bracco, age 19, of Oakland, New Jersey, surrendered on Monday, Nov. 10, the Westchester County Police Department announced.
A third suspect, Anthony …
Playland Plushie Plunderer Caught: Teen Charged In $57K Burglary, Vandalism Spree, Cops Say
A New Jersey man accused of breaking into the Playland amusement park in New York, stealing hundreds of stuffed animals, and causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage has been arrested, officials said.
Bergen County resident Anthony Conkling, age 19, of Wyckoff, New Jersey, surrendered this week to Westchester County Police detectives investigating the overnight burglary and vandalism spree that hit Playland Park between Sept. 23 and 24, county officials announced on Friday, Nov. 7.
Conkling was charged with third-degree burglary and second-degree criminal mischief, both felonies…
Fires, Explosions Spark Large Recall Of Wireless Power Banks
More than 33,000 wireless power banks are being recalled after the lithium-ion batteries caught fire and exploded, causing $20,000 in property damage.
The recall affects about 24,000 ESR HaloLock power banks sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Aug. 14. About 9,900 portable chargers were sold in Canada.
The lithium-ion battery in the recalled units can overheat and ignite, creating fire and burn hazards. Waymeet Limited, the Hong Kong-based distributor, has received nine reports of the batteries catching fire and exploding. N…
Mini Fridge Fires Cause $700K In Damage, Sparking Massive Recall
More than 630,000 mini refrigerators sold at Walmart and Amazon are being recalled after dozens reportedly caught fire or melted.
Curtis International is recalling about 634,000 Frigidaire-brand mini fridges, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 24. The internal electrical parts in the fridges can short-circuit and ignite the plastic housing, posing serious fire and burn hazards.
There have been 26 reports of the mini fridges "smoking, sparking, burning, melting, overheating, and catching fire." Two people suffered smoke inhalation, whi…
Philly Man Killed After Firing At Cops, Jumping Into Cruiser During Shootout: Police
A North Philadelphia man who opened fire on police, then jumped into a cruiser and tried to flee, was shot and killed by officers, authorities confirmed on Thursday, July 10.
Ricardo Sosa, 40, died at Temple University Hospital after being struck by return fire from four Philadelphia officers on the 2900 block of North Lawrence Street around 6 p.m. on Friday, July 4, police said.
Officers Maria Mairone, 28; Scottie Martinez, 29; Ryan Perez, 34; and Carl Szylejko, 32 — all assigned to the 25th District — were dispatched at 5:59 p.m. for a report of a man with a gun.
According to the Philade…
Three Men At Large After Phillipsburg Shooting: Police
Three people fled on foot following a shooting in Phillipsburg on early Monday morning, June 30, authorities said.
At 1:49 a.m., officers responded to Mercer Street at River Street on a report of a shooting, Phillipsburg police said. Upon arrival, officers confirmed the shooting occurred and recovered a stolen vehicle out of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and a handgun, police said.
There are no known injuries and only property damage was discovered, police said. Three men fled the scene on foot, police said.
The shooting remains under investigation, police said.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For 10 NJ Counties, NWS Warns
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for 10 New Jersey counties through 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, as damaging storms threaten to slam the region with hail, wind, and lightning, according to the National Weather Service.
The counties under watch include:
Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean, and Salem.
The Storm Prediction Center says conditions are right for frequent lightning, heavy downpours, and wind gusts strong enough to cause property damage and power outages.
Meanwhile, residents in northeast New Jersey—including Passaic, Berg…
Sacreligious Assault: Man Destroys Statues At Church During Service In Mineola, Police Say
A man stormed into a church service and shattered two religious statues, Nassau County Police announced on Monday, June 16.
Aldo Hernandez, 26, of Colonial Avenue in Mineola, allegedly burst into Corpus Christi Church at 155 Garfield Avenue around 5:02 p.m. on Sunday, June 15. According to detectives, Hernandez became irate during the service and caused a scene before heading toward the altar.
That’s when police say he violently shoved two religious statues, toppling and breaking them. The damage was estimated at $10,000.
No one was hurt during the outburst, and Hernandez was arrested at t…
Barn Destroyed By $150K Loudoun County Blaze With No Hydrants In Sight: Fire Marshal
A Loudoun County barn burned to the ground after an electrical malfunction sparked a massive blaze that drew fire crews from multiple counties, officials said.
Crews were called to the 20000 block of Airmont Road in Bluemont just after 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, where they found a 50-by-50-foot barn fully engulfed in flames, according to a Loudoun County Fire and Rescue spokesperson.
With no hydrants in the area and a large column of smoke visible from a distance, crews from Round Hill, Purcellville, Philomont, Fauquier County, Clarke County, and Mount Weather rushed in, with the …
