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Scooter Rider Who Terrorized Women In Woodbridge Charged In Serial Assault Case: Police Scooter Rider Who Terrorized Women In Woodbridge Charged In Serial Assault Case: Police
Scooter Rider Who Terrorized Women In Woodbridge Charged In Serial Assault Case: Police Charges have been obtained against a teen scooter rider who has terrorized women in his Virginia neighborhood for months. The Prince William County Police Department announced on Wednesday, May 20, that a 17-year-old has been charged in connection with a series of sexual assaults in the Powell's Creek area in Woodbridge between May 2025 and April 2026. Specifically, the boy is charged with six counts of sexual battery. For months, women described nearly identical encounters: a man riding a black stand-up electric scooter approaching victims on trails and sidewalks before allegedly touching…
Two Women Shot In Jersey City: Police Two Women Shot In Jersey City: Police
Two Women Shot In Jersey City: Police Two women were shot in Jersey City early Wednesday morning, May 6, authorities said. At 1:48 a.m., officers responded to 70 Rutgers Ave. for a report of shots fired and located two women, a 23-year-old shot twice in the legs and a 23-year-old shot in the foot, Kimberly Wallace-Scalfione, a spokeswoman for the mayor's office said. Both injuries were non life-threatening and the victims are in stable condition, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing, authorities said.
Officers Injured In Heroic Rescue Attempt At Fatal Lewisboro House Fire: Police Officers Injured In Heroic Rescue Attempt At Fatal Lewisboro House Fire: Police
Officers Injured In Heroic Rescue Attempt At Fatal Lewisboro House Fire: Police Two police officers were injured, including one seriously, while trying to rescue trapped residents from a double fatal house fire last week in Northern Westchester, authorities said. The fire broke out around 12:40 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, at a home on Old Shop Road in the Cross River section of Lewisboro, according to New York State Police. Lewisboro police officers responded to reports that two people were trapped inside and entered the burning home to help, officials said (click here for photos by firefighter Frank Becerra). Once inside, the officers were met with a sudden flash…
1 Dead, 3 Wounded In Paterson Shooting: Prosecutor 1 Dead, 3 Wounded In Paterson Shooting: Prosecutor
1 Dead, 3 Wounded In Paterson Shooting: Prosecutor One person was killed and three others were wounded in a shooting in Paterson on Saturday evening, April 18, authorities said. Paterson police responded to the area of 10th Avenue and East 29th Street around 6:13 p.m. for a report of gunfire, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Police Officer-in-Charge Patrick Murray said. When officers arrived, they found four victims suffering from gunshot wounds, authorities said.  All four were transported to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center, where a 20-year-old man from Oxford was pronounced dead, officials said. Two …
Police Hunt Scooter Rider Accused Of Assaulting Same Woman Twice In Woodbridge (UPDATED) Police Hunt Scooter Rider Accused Of Assaulting Same Woman Twice In Woodbridge (UPDATED)
Police Hunt Scooter Rider Accused Of Assaulting Same Woman Twice In Woodbridge (Updated) Recognize him?  New close-up photos have been released of a scooter-riding suspect in Virginia who is wanted for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman. In Woodbridge, detectives with the Prince William County Police Department are now sharing fresh photos as they continue searching for the man they believe targeted the same victim more than once. Police say the latest incident happened around 6:50 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, near River Ridge Boulevard and Powells Creek Boulevard. Attempt to ID: PWCPD is seeking help identifying a suspect involved in four sexual assaults that occur…
Man Critically Wounded In Overnight Hartford Shooting; Police Asking For Tips Man Critically Wounded In Overnight Hartford Shooting; Police Asking For Tips
Man Critically Wounded In Overnight Hartford Shooting; Police Asking For Tips Police are investigating an early morning shooting in Hartford that left a man fighting for his life.  Officers rushed to 371 Franklin Avenue around 2:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, after several 911 callers reported gunfire, Hartford police said.  When they arrived, officers found a man in his 30s who had been shot. Responders rushed the victim to an area hospital, where he was listed in critical condition, according to police.  Police did not release the man's name.  The Hartford Police Major Crimes and Crime Scene Division are handling the investigation.  Police…
Former Rockville Lawyer Admits To $4.2M Fraud Scheme, Faces Up To 15 Years: Prosecutors Former Rockville Lawyer Admits To $4.2M Fraud Scheme, Faces Up To 15 Years: Prosecutors
Former Rockville Lawyer Admits To $4.2M Fraud Scheme, Faces Up To 15 Years: Prosecutors A former lawyer in Maryland who goes by many names is facing more than a decade in prison after admitting to a $4.2 million fraud scheme, authorities announced. Sari Kurland, also known as Sari Bloch, 64, who was an active attorney with an office in Rockland pleaded guilty to more than a dozen charges for several scams she operated, according to the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office. Kurland was an attorney with an active law license in the state of Maryland through Jan. 26, 2024, and maintained an office in Rockville, prosecutors said. An investigation by the State’s Attorney’s …
2 Shot Dead Inside Waterbury Home; Police Remain On Scene 2 Shot Dead Inside Waterbury Home; Police Remain On Scene
2 Shot Dead Inside Waterbury Home; Police Remain On Scene Update: Police said Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 7, that detectives have identified a person of interest in the double killing. They have not released information on who it is or how they are connected, but the investigation continues.  Original: Two people are dead after a late-night shooting inside a home in Waterbury. Police rushed to 176 Beverly Avenue around 11 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, after someone called in a report of a shooting. Inside the home, officers found two people who had been shot. Investigators said both victims died from their injuries. Police have not released the names of…
Social Media Prank Leaves 9-Year-Old With Severe Burns; 12-Year-Old Charged In Lancaster County Social Media Prank Leaves 9-Year-Old With Severe Burns; 12-Year-Old Charged In Lancaster County
Social Media Prank Leaves 9-Year-Old With Severe Burns; 12-Year-Old Charged In Lancaster County A 12-year-old boy is facing charges after pouring boiling water on his sleeping 9-year-old brother during a social media prank in Lancaster Township, police announced on Thursday, Aug. 7. The incident happened on Tuesday, July 29, when the boy boiled water in a microwave and dumped it on his younger brother while he slept, according to Lancaster Township police. The victim suffered severe burns to his neck and chest and was rushed to the Lehigh Burn Center for treatment, authorities said in a release on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Two days later a 12-year-old was charged with Aggravated Assault and R…
Gunshots Hit Woman, Occupied Store, Car In Poughkeepsie: Suspect At Large Gunshots Hit Woman, Occupied Store, Car In Poughkeepsie: Suspect At Large
Gunshots Hit Woman, Occupied Store, Car In Poughkeepsie: Suspect At Large A woman was hospitalized after being shot on a busy street in Dutchess County in an incident that also left an occupied vehicle and business struck by gunfire, police said. The incident happened at around 10:45 p.m. on Friday, July 18, when officers responded to the 300 block of Main Street in Poughkeepsie for a report of a shooting. There, they found a 40-year-old woman with a gunshot wound to her leg, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department said on Saturday, July 19.  Officers immediately gave the victim aid, including applying a department-issued tourniquet. She was then transpor…
Person Shot Multiple Times In Newburgh, Police Investigating (DEVELOPING) Person Shot Multiple Times In Newburgh, Police Investigating (DEVELOPING)
Person Shot Multiple Times In Newburgh, Police Investigating (Developing) Police are investigating after a person was shot multiple times at an apartment in Orange County on Tuesday evening, July 1.  The shooting happened in Newburgh at around 6 p.m. on Tuesday at 8 City Terrace, according to police on scene, who confirmed the victim was hit by gunfire inside the apartment, Mark Lieb of Rockland Video Productions said.  According to Lieb, authorities said the person was shot possibly in the stomach and leg and was rushed to Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital. No information has been released about the victim’s identity or condition. Police have no…
Bottle Attack: Man Hospitalized, Suspect At Large In Poughkeepsie Bottle Attack: Man Hospitalized, Suspect At Large In Poughkeepsie
Bottle Attack: Man Hospitalized, Suspect At Large In Poughkeepsie Police in Dutchess County are investigating an assault with a bottle that left a man hospitalized.  The incident happened around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, when officers learned of a possible stabbing near Main Street and North Hamilton Street in Poughkeepsie, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department announced on Monday, May 12.  Responding officers found a 25-year-old man suffering from a cut to his ear. The victim was rushed to a local hospital for treatment. After investigating the scene, detectives determined the injury was caused not by a knife, but by the victim being…
Bullet Goes Through Both Of Man's Arms In New Rochelle Shooting: Police Seek Suspect, Witnesses Bullet Goes Through Both Of Man's Arms In New Rochelle Shooting: Police Seek Suspect, Witnesses
Bullet Goes Through Both Of Man's Arms In New Rochelle Shooting: Police Seek Suspect, Witnesses A man was shot in both arms in Westchester, prompting police to seek help from the public in identifying the shooter.  The shooting happened in New Rochelle around 10:45 p.m. on Friday, April 25, when officers were alerted to a report of a male shot near 360 Main St. The caller believed the wounded individual had fled into a nearby residence at 361 Main St., New Rochelle Police announced on Tuesday, April 29. While officers searched the area, police were notified by Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital that a 21-year-old city resident had walked into the emergency room with a gunshot wound…
Duo On Single Bike Rob Man At Knifepoint On New Cassel Street; Suspects Sought Duo On Single Bike Rob Man At Knifepoint On New Cassel Street; Suspects Sought
Duo On Single Bike Rob Man At Knifepoint On New Cassel Street; Suspects Sought Two suspects are on the run after robbing a man at knifepoint on a Long Island street. The attack happened in New Cassel, near the intersection of Monitor Street and Roman Avenue, just before 6:30 a.m. Monday, April 21. A 30-year-old man was walking northbound on Monitor Avenue when two men riding a single bicycle approached and demanded cash from him, Nassau County Police said. The victim initially refused to comply but ultimately handed over his backpack containing cash and other valuables when one of the suspects pulled a small knife and pointed it at him. The suspects then fled going…
New Update: 2 Killed, 6 Injured In Mass Shooting At Florida State University New Update: 2 Killed, 6 Injured In Mass Shooting At Florida State University
New Update: 2 Killed, 6 Injured In Mass Shooting At Florida State University This story has been updated. A suspect has been apprehended after reportedly being shot by responding officers during a deadly mass shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee that has resulted in at least two deaths and multiple other injuries. Click here for a new, updated story - Son Of Sheriff's Deputy ID'd As Suspect In Deadly Mass Shooting At Florida State University The incident happened around noon Thursday, April 17, at one of the busiest places on campus, in the area of the student union.  "Lock and stay away from all doors and windows and be prepared to take…
Three Dead, Three Injured In Spotsylvania Mass Shooting: Sheriff (DEVELOPING) Three Dead, Three Injured In Spotsylvania Mass Shooting: Sheriff (DEVELOPING)
Three Dead, Three Injured In Spotsylvania Mass Shooting: Sheriff (Developing) Gunshots rang out in a Virginia neighborhood on Tuesday evening when a mass shooting left three people dead and three others injured in Spotsylvania, officials confirmed. Deputies with the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a shooting at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, in the area of Olde Greenwich Circle, according to a spokesperson for the agency. When deputies arrived, they found multiple people suffering from gunshot wounds. Three victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Three more were rushed to area hospitals with injuries, according to the s…
Man Shot Dead Outside Extended Stay Hotel In Bethpage ID'd: Nassau Police Man Shot Dead Outside Extended Stay Hotel In Bethpage ID'd: Nassau Police
Man Shot Dead Outside Extended Stay Hotel In Bethpage ID'd: Nassau Police No shooter has been found after a man was shot and killed outside a hotel in Bethpage, Nassau County police announced on Wednesday, April 2. Officers responded to a report of a shooting at the Extended Stay Hotel on South Oyster Bay Road at 9:41 p.m., police said in a release. When they arrived, officers found a man in his 30s suffering from gunshot wounds in front of the hotel, detectives said. Jorge Vazquez,  35, has been identified as the man shot dead outside a hotel on Long Island, police announced on April 5. He had been pronounced dead at the scene by Nassau County Police Parame…
Gun Toting Robbers Stalked Pair From NYC To Morristown: Police Gun Toting Robbers Stalked Pair From NYC To Morristown: Police
Gun Toting Robbers Stalked Pair From NYC To Morristown: Police A group of suspects are at large after following two people from New York City and robbing them in Morristown on Saturday, Feb. 165, authorities said. At 8 a.m., officers responded to the Windmill Pond section of town after a witness reported seeing a group of unidentified men exit a dark-colored SUV and rob two individuals in a second vehicle at gunpoint, Morristown Police said. The suspects took money and personal items before fleeing the scene, police said. No injuries were reported, police said. An investigation determined the victims were targeted and followed from Manhattan, poli…
Two 16-Year-Olds Stabbed Dead In Yonkers, 17-Year-Old In Custody: Police Two 16-Year-Olds Stabbed Dead In Yonkers, 17-Year-Old In Custody: Police
Two 16-Year-Olds Stabbed Dead In Yonkers, 17-Year-Old In Custody: Police A Yonkers teenager has been charged with murder after a double stabbing left two 16-year-old boys dead, police said. Officers responded to a report of a dispute at 136 Lake Avenue around 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, according to the Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink. When they arrived, officers found the two victims outside the location with stab wounds. The victims were immediately taken to area hospitals, where both succumbed to their injuries shortly after arrival, officials said. Detectives from the Major Case Squad, Digital Forensics Unit, and Crime Scene Unit quickly launched an invest…
Black Box Recovered From Philadelphia Learjet Crash (VIDEO) Black Box Recovered From Philadelphia Learjet Crash (VIDEO)
Black Box Recovered From Philadelphia Learjet Crash (Video) The black box from the Jet Rescue Air Ambulance that crashed in Northeast Philadelphia has been located, providing investigators with a key piece of evidence to determine the cause of the deadly crash, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced Sunday evening, Feb. 2. Black Box, Flight Data Components Recovered The cockpit voice recorder (CVR), commonly referred to as a black box, was found buried eight feet underground at the crash site, officials said. Investigators also recovered the plane’s enhanced ground proximity warning system (EGPWS), which may contain flight data cru…
Woman, 18, Shot In Spotsylvania Apartment Found In Vehicle: Sheriff Woman, 18, Shot In Spotsylvania Apartment Found In Vehicle: Sheriff
Woman, 18, Shot In Spotsylvania Apartment Found In Vehicle: Sheriff Deputies in Spotsylvania County are investigating a late-night shooting that left an 18-year-old woman wounded and raised questions about what led to the incident, authorities said. The shooting occurred on Monday, Jan. 27, around 10:30 p.m., when deputies responded to reports of gunshots in the area of 5300 Whispering Woods Lane. When they arrived, members of the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office found a disabled vehicle on the sidewalk with several people standing nearby. Inside the car’s back seat, deputies discovered an 18-year-old woman suffering from a gunshot wound to her torso, …
Woman Forcibly Removed From Car in Daytime New Rochelle Carjacking: Suspects At Large Woman Forcibly Removed From Car in Daytime New Rochelle Carjacking: Suspects At Large
Woman Forcibly Removed From Car in Daytime New Rochelle Carjacking: Suspects At Large Authorities in Westchester are investigating a brazen daytime carjacking involving a 21-year-old woman who was forcibly removed from her vehicle by unknown assailants.  The incident occurred in New Rochelle at around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21 on Bridge Street near the city's train station, New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne announced on Monday, Dec. 23.  According to Coyne, the victim, a New Rochelle resident, was waiting in her parked car for a friend when at least two suspects approached. The attackers forcefully pulled the woman from her car, stole the vehicle, a…
Nighttime Shooting Rattles Norwich, Sends 1 Person To Hospital Nighttime Shooting Rattles Norwich, Sends 1 Person To Hospital
Nighttime Shooting Rattles Norwich, Sends 1 Person To Hospital Police in Connecticut are investigating a late-evening shooting that sent one person to the hospital and damaged a car. The shooting happened around 10:20 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, on Sandy Lane in Norwich, police said. Norwich police responded to reports of gunfire. They found a victim bleeding from a gunshot wound and a car with at least one bullet hole, authorities said. Paramedics rushed the victim to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Based on their initial investigation, police believe the victim was targeted, and there is no ongoing threat to the community, authoritie…
Man Shot In East Orange On Thanksgiving: Authorities Man Shot In East Orange On Thanksgiving: Authorities
Man Shot In East Orange On Thanksgiving: Authorities A 21-year-old man was shot in East Orange on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28, authorities said. At 5:30 p.m., a woman called East Orange police and said her son had been shot, a spokeswoman for the City of East Orange said. Police found a 21-year-old with a gunshot wound to the leg, authorities said. Two other men, ages 20 and 21, told police they were with the victim near Church Place and North Maple Avenue when they saw a black Cadillac and another light-colored vehicle circling the block, authorities said.. As the vehicles drove around a second time, approximately seven individuals w…
Man Critically Injured In Bergen County Apartment Fire: Officials Man Critically Injured In Bergen County Apartment Fire: Officials
Man Critically Injured In Bergen County Apartment Fire: Officials A man is in critical condition after suffering extensive burns in a fire at a Lodi apartment complex, authorities announced on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. Lodi police responded to a 911 call about a medical emergency on Union Street at approximately 7:59 a.m., according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office. Officers found the victim with severe burns upon arrival. He was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center, where he remains in critical condition, authorities said. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Lodi Police Department are investigating the inci…
Man Hospitalized After Lancaster Shooting, Police Say Man Hospitalized After Lancaster Shooting, Police Say
Man Hospitalized After Lancaster Shooting, Police Say A man was hospitalized after being shot in the torso in Lancaster City, police said on Sunday, Nov. 24. The shooting occurred in the first block of South Mary Street around 4:43 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, according to Lancaster City police. Officers arrived at the scene and found the injured man, who was taken to the hospital for treatment. He is expected to survive, authorities said. “All parties involved in this incident have been identified,” police stated. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lancaster City Bureau of Police.
Sketch Released Of Suspect Who Broke Into Van, Sexually Assaulted Sleeping Man In Dumfries: PD Sketch Released Of Suspect Who Broke Into Van, Sexually Assaulted Sleeping Man In Dumfries: PD
Sketch Released Of Suspect Who Broke Into Van, Sexually Assaulted Sleeping Man In Dumfries: PD A composite sketch has been released by the Prince William County Police Department as they attempt to track down a suspect wanted for an alleged sexual assault. Shortly after 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1, officers were called to the 17000 block of Richmond Highway in Dumfries where there was a reported sexual assault involving two men. Police say that a 45-year-old man was asleep in a parked van when the unknown suspect entered the vehicle without permission, sexually assaulted him, and then fled in a dark-colored sedan. The victim was able to then contact the police, and was treated at a…
Dispute Leads To Shooting Inside Philly Auto Body Shop: Police Dispute Leads To Shooting Inside Philly Auto Body Shop: Police
Dispute Leads To Shooting Inside Philly Auto Body Shop: Police A 39-year-old woman was shot in the leg during a fight inside an auto body shop in Philadelphia, authorities said. At approximately 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 27, a shooting incident occurred inside Hollywood Collision Auto Body at 100 West Erie Avenue, police said. Officers responded to a report of a dispute inside the lobby of the business. The female victim was transported to Temple Hospital by police, where she is currently in stable condition. Anyone with information about this shooting is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department's Shooting Investigations Group at 215-6…
Person Found Murdered Near PA High School, State Police Say Person Found Murdered Near PA High School, State Police Say
Person Found Murdered Near PA High School, State Police Say The person found dead near Hazleton Area High School last Wednesday, July 24 was the victim of a homicide, according to troopers.  The victim was found in a search of the wooded area behind the school, state police said in a release on Tuesday, July 30. Their name and gender were not reported but authorities said they were "likely homeless residing in the area they were discovered." The victim died from blunt force trauma, officials added.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Pennsylvania State Police Hazleton at 570-459-3890.
'Juvenile' Hit By Car In Broomall: Police 'Juvenile' Hit By Car In Broomall: Police
'Juvenile' Hit By Car In Broomall: Police A juvenile victim was hospitalized after being hit by a car on Friday night, July 26, according to Marple police.  The victim was struck by a southbound vehicle while crossing Sproul Road near Lawrence Road in Broomall around 7 p.m., authorities said in a release. They were taken to Lankenau Hospital while the driver remained on the scene and cooperated with investigators, police wrote.  Marple police and the Delaware County Crash Investigation Team continue to investigate. 
Woman Fatally Shot Near CT Amtrak Station Woman Fatally Shot Near CT Amtrak Station
Woman Fatally Shot Near CT Amtrak Station An investigation is underway after a woman was shot and killed during a dispute near a Connecticut Amtrak station. The incident occurred in New Haven County around 10:10 p.m. on Monday, July 22, in the area of 161 State St., in Meriden. According to Lt. Darrin McKay of the Meriden Police, officers responded to a report of shots fired and quickly located an unidentified woman who had been shot. Medical personnel responded; however, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene, McKay said. "An initial investigation has determined that the persons who were disputing, including the fe…