Silver Spring Man Who Drove MS-13 Gunmen In Deadly Retaliation Over Defaced Graffiti Sentenced
A Maryland man who served as the getaway driver for MS-13 gunmen who opened fire on a group of men in cold blood, killing one, will spend decades behind bars.
Silver Spring native Jonathan Leon-Chacon, 28, was sentenced to 75 years in prison for his role in a deadly late-night meetup that led to the death of 19-year-old Willians Anderson Alberto Cruz in 2022, the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office announced on Monday, March 23.
The shooting happened around 3:58 a.m. on Nov. 9, 2022, on Colony Road, where four victims had gathered near a car, listening to music.
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Baltimore Mom, 23, Killed On Mother’s Day; Repeat Offender Charged With Murder: Police
She was just 23 — and it was Mother’s Day.
Now, a Baltimore man has been charged in connection with the shooting that killed young mother Taniya Gray earlier this month in Southwest Baltimore, according to police.
Tamal Johnson, 22, was arrested and charged with multiple counts of murder, conspiracy, and several firearm offenses after investigators determined he was involved in Gray’s killing on May 11, police said.
The Baltimore Police Department announced his arrest on Wednesday, May 28. Investigators described Johnson as a repeat violent offender.
Around 10:40 a.m. on the morning …
Woman Shot, Killed Maryland Boyfriend Before Calling 911 Herself, State Police Say
A Maryland woman is facing murder charges after allegedly shooting and killing her boyfriend, then calling police herself to report the deadly shooting at their Worcester County home, state police announced.
Bonnie Hackendorn, 61, of Bishopville, was arrested and charged with multiple counts of murder after the incident was reported late Monday night, according to Maryland State Police.
The victim has been identified as David Shaulis, 57, of Bishopville. He was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders, police said.
The shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. on May 12, at a home in the …
Armed Gas Station Robber Found Guilty In String Of Violent Hold-Up In Vernon, Across CT: DOJ
A New Haven man has been found guilty in connection with a violent robbery spree that terrorized gas station workers across Connecticut in the early days of the pandemic.
William Rosario Lopez, 39, was found guilty on multiple charges after hearing detailed evidence about a series of armed robberies that took place over just nine days in March 2020, the US Attorney for Connecticut said.
According to court testimony, Rosario Lopez stormed five gas stations —Vernon, Southington, Waterbury, Ansonia, and New Britain — threatening employees with a silver pistol. In one case, he hit a clerk…
Parks And Rec Employee In DC Who Killed 13-Year-Old Karon Blake Learns Prison Fate In Court
A District man who gunned down a 13-year-old boy during a chaotic confrontation over a string of car break-ins is headed to prison for over 12 years, officials announced.
Jason Lewis, 42, a former DC Parks and Recreation employee, was sentenced this week, to 12 ½ years behind bars for the shooting death of Karon Blake, a middle schooler, during an early-morning incident on Quincy Street NE in January 2023, according to federal prosecutors.
The case rocked the city when Lewis, armed with a loaded handgun, stepped outside his home around 4 a.m. on Jan. 7, 2023, after spotting two people break…
Convicted PA Thief Pleads Guilty to Allentown Murder, Among 3 Other Cases: DA
A 22-year-old Bethlehem man has admitted to murder, and numerous other crimes the Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan announced on Monday, Oct. 14.
Legious Robert Minder Jr., pleaded guilty to Murder in the Third Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Murder, Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of Firearm Prohibited for the Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, slaying of Najeer Lane, 22, of Allentown, according to the DA.
Minder Jr. had been charged along with two other men for Lane's death as well as the attempted murder of Bless Jones during Allentown so…
Third Man Charged For 2022 Slaying Of PA Dad: Court Documents
A third man has been arrested in connection with the killing of 27-year-old Shaheim "Mugga" Carr of York, on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, court documents show.
The dad of two was found shot dead in the 300 block of West Philadelphia Street in York at 11:13 a.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, as Daily Voice first reported. Furman Dennis III, now 21 (19 at the time of the shooting), of York, is the forth person to have been arrested in connection with his death, as WGAL News 8 reported.
On July 11, 2022, 26-year-old Jacquez Davon Brown— who was out on bail for witness int…
Cocaine, Meth Sold Out Of Gettysburg Italian Restaurant By Owners: Affidavit
A married Adams County couple sold cocaine and methamphetamine out the back of their family’s Italian restaurant, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, Oct. 3.
Cristina Fazzolari, 38, the daughter, of popular Gettysburg restaurant, Mamma Ventura’s founders, was seen by police selling cocaine in Race Horse Alley behind the business in April, according to an affidavit of probable cause.
Fazzolari’s husband John Anderson, 46, was spotted overseeing the sale, the police explained in the affidavit.
The investigation began when Mamma Ventura employees tippe…
PA's 'Tim Allen' Who Killed Woman, Shot 3 People Arrested: Police
Tim Allen has been arrested for homicide, police announced on Monday.
The 20-year-old Timothy "Tim" Allen of Lancaster— who shares the same name as the Home Improvement and The Santa Clause star— turned himself over to the Lancaster City police at the station at 1:40 p.m. on June 26, 2023.
Amdrella Cartel, 27, of Lancaster, was among the three people shot in the 600 block of North Plum Street just before 3 a.m. on June 17, 2023— she died at the scene, police said.
Lancaster, PA June 17, 2023--Lancaster City Bureau Police responded to a shooting on the 600 block of North Plum Street..…
Inquisitive Cop Stops Alleged Drunk Driver In Webster, Finds Loaded Pistol In SUV
A police officer in Worcester County's keen eye and inquisitive mind helped get an alleged drunk with a loaded revolver driver off of the road, authorities said.
Michael Karmozyn, 51, of Harrisville, Rhode Island, faces a slew of charges from the April 8 stop, the Webster Police Department said on Monday.
Webster officer Jacob Zablocki was watching the traffic on Main Street when he spotted a black SUV without a front license plate. The car had a back plate, but when Zablocki ran it through the system, the license plate was registered to a different car, officials said…
Four Pounds Of Meth, Fentanyl, Stolen Gun Seized In Berks County Busts: PD
An investigation by local and state law enforcement led to one arrest and the seizure of several pounds of drugs, cash, and stolen gun, authorities in Berks County said.
Viccasey Garcia, 35, of West Reading was arrested on Thursday, Sept. 8 after the Reading Police Department, Berks County District Attorney Drug Task Force and Pennsylvania State Police found the items during a search of two homes linked to him, they said.
The warrants were served at a house on N 6th Avenue in West Reading and the other on the 1800 block of Scindo Court in Muhlenberg Township, authorities said.
The followin…
Fleeing Suspect Busted With PCP, Crack-Cocaine, Stolen Handgun After Maryland Crash: Police
A fleeing suspect was captured by police in Davidsonville with a stolen handgun and large amount of drugs, authorities say.
Travis Moore, 40, was arrested after fleeing the scene following a vehicle crash in the area of Central Avenue and Patuxent River Road around 11 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 10, according to Baltimore police.
Moore was allegedly the driver of one of the involved vehicles, and fled on foot as officers approached him, prompting a chase, police said.
Investigation revealed that Moore was under the influence at the time of the crash, and was carrying a stolen Virginia hand…