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Silver Spring Man Who Drove MS-13 Gunmen In Deadly Retaliation Over Defaced Graffiti Sentenced Silver Spring Man Who Drove MS-13 Gunmen In Deadly Retaliation Over Defaced Graffiti Sentenced
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. According to chargi…
Murder Suspect ID’d In Potomac Shores Basketball Court Shooting That Killed Dumfries Teen: PD Murder Suspect ID’d In Potomac Shores Basketball Court Shooting That Killed Dumfries Teen: PD
Murder Suspect ID’d In Potomac Shores Basketball Court Shooting That Killed Dumfries Teen: PD Police have identified a suspect and made an arrest in the deadly shooting near a basketball court that left an 18-year-old dead and four others wounded in Virginia. The incident happened near the 1800 block of Potomac Shores Parkway in Dumfries where officers were called to an outdoor recreation area around 5:33 p.m. on Monday, March 9, according to the Prince William County Police Department. The victim who died was identified as Louis Anthony Boone, 18, of Dumfries. Detectives have now obtained multiple arrest warrants for J’Shaun Zomari Williams, 19, who is wanted for murder and severa…
Baltimore Mom, 23, Killed On Mother’s Day; Repeat Offender Charged With Murder: Police Baltimore Mom, 23, Killed On Mother’s Day; Repeat Offender Charged With Murder: Police
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 Woman Shot, Killed Maryland Boyfriend Before Calling 911 Herself, State Police Say
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 Armed Gas Station Robber Found Guilty In String Of Violent Hold-Up In Vernon, Across CT: DOJ
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 Parks And Rec Employee In DC Who Killed 13-Year-Old Karon Blake Learns Prison Fate In Court
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…
Newark Resident Convicted Of Fatally Shooting Man, Lighting Jeep On Fire: Prosecutor Newark Resident Convicted Of Fatally Shooting Man, Lighting Jeep On Fire: Prosecutor
Newark Resident Convicted Of Fatally Shooting Man, Lighting Jeep On Fire: Prosecutor A 25-year-old Newark man was convicted of murder in the first degree on Friday, Nov. 22 for his role in a fatal shooting in August 2022, authorities said. On August 2, 2022, Juan Leandry and his co-conspirators arrived at 535 South Orange Ave. in  dark-colored stolen Jeep Cherokee and fired 42 shots at Davian Sumier, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II said. Sumier later died from his injuries, Stephen said. Leandry later set the Jeep on fire in an empty lot in Irvington, posting images of the burning vehicle on his Instagram account, Stephens said. Investigators were abl…
Convicted PA Thief Pleads Guilty to Allentown Murder, Among 3 Other Cases: DA Convicted PA Thief Pleads Guilty to Allentown Murder, Among 3 Other Cases: DA
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 Third Man Charged For 2022 Slaying Of PA Dad: Court Documents
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 Cocaine, Meth Sold Out Of Gettysburg Italian Restaurant By Owners: Affidavit
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…
15-Year-Old Arrested For Fatal Headshot In Trenton: Prosecutor 15-Year-Old Arrested For Fatal Headshot In Trenton: Prosecutor
15-Year-Old Arrested For Fatal Headshot In Trenton: Prosecutor A 15-year-old boy has been arrested for fatally shooting a 47-year-old Trenton man in the head earlier this month, authorities said. The suspect was arrested by U.S. Marshals without incident on Wednesday, July 24 in Norfolk, Va, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri. He was charged with first-degree murder and weapons offenses, Onofri said. At approximately 12:25 a.m. on July 9, Trenton police responded to the 200 block of East Hanover Street on the report of a sick or injured person. Police found Luis Torres Marrero suffering from a gunshot to his head, Onofri …
Shooter Apprehended Weeks After Altercation Inside Busy Maryland Applebee's, Sheriff Says Shooter Apprehended Weeks After Altercation Inside Busy Maryland Applebee's, Sheriff Says
Shooter Apprehended Weeks After Altercation Inside Busy Maryland Applebee's, Sheriff Says A homeless man has been taken into custody more than a month after a person was shot inside a busy Applebee's restaurant, according to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. The weeks-long investigation into an April shooting led to the arrest of Jontae Lamont Proctor, 21, who has no fixed address, authorities announced on Wednesday morning. Deputies were called to the eatery on Miramar Way in California at around 11:11 p.m. on April 2, where there were reports of a shooting inside the building. Applebee’s Restaurant on Miramar Way in California Google Maps street view According to in…
Convict With Apt Nickname Charged For Daytime Shooting In Northeast DC: Feds Convict With Apt Nickname Charged For Daytime Shooting In Northeast DC: Feds
Convict With Apt Nickname Charged For Daytime Shooting In Northeast DC: Feds A daytime shooting suspect who didn't make it far last month while attempting to evade member of the Metropolitan Police Department is facing federal charges, authorities announced. Traquon "TwinGlock" McCalip, 21, who has a previous conviction for a weapon offense, was arraigned in US District Court in DC on a six-count indictment for a shooting that was reported shortly after 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20 in the 3900 block of Minnesota Avenue NE.  According to investigators, McCalip got into an altercation with his victim that rapidly escalated and turned physical. During that di…
Drug Dealer Ran 'Large-Scale Trafficking Org' Near Philly School: Feds Drug Dealer Ran 'Large-Scale Trafficking Org' Near Philly School: Feds
Drug Dealer Ran 'Large-Scale Trafficking Org' Near Philly School: Feds A city man was dealing drugs wholesale "in the immediate vicinity" of a Philadelphia middle school, a federal court found last week.  Phillip Gillard, 46, was convicted at trial on multiple drug trafficking and firearm offenses, said the US Attorney's Office.  A two-year investigation found the "Gillard drug trafficking organization" was supplying area dealers with wholesale quantities of methamphetamine, PCP, fentanyl, and other narcotics, according to the FBI.  Authorities believe Gillard and others maintained three properties in the city's Port Richmond section for d…
PSP Harrisburg's Top 5 Most Wanted Fugitive Captured In Steelton: US Marshals PSP Harrisburg's Top 5 Most Wanted Fugitive Captured In Steelton: US Marshals
PSP Harrisburg's Top 5 Most Wanted Fugitive Captured In Steelton: US Marshals A man featured in the Pennsylvania State Police Harrisburg's Top 5 Most Wanted Fugitive list in January  2024 has been captured by the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force, The US Marshals Service announced late on Feb. 21.  Ricky Jermaine Anderson, 44 of Steelton, was located by US Marshals with the assistance of the Steelton Police on Feb. 16, U.S. Marshal William Pugh detailed in Wednesday's release.  Anderson was found in the 100 block of Frank S. Brown Boulevard around 3 p.m. last Friday, Pugh explained.  He has been held in the Dauphin County Prison on $100,000 as set…
PA's 'Tim Allen' Who Killed Woman, Shot 3 People Arrested: Police PA's 'Tim Allen' Who Killed Woman, Shot 3 People Arrested: Police
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 Inquisitive Cop Stops Alleged Drunk Driver In Webster, Finds Loaded Pistol In SUV
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…
Routine Traffic Stop Could Lead To Years Behind Bars For Western Mass Driver: Police Routine Traffic Stop Could Lead To Years Behind Bars For Western Mass Driver: Police
Routine Traffic Stop Could Lead To Years Behind Bars For Western Mass Driver: Police A traffic stop in Hampden County earlier this week began like any other, but it could have long-lasting implications for the Springfield man behind the wheel.  Steven Santiago was pulled over on Tuesday, April 11, around 2 p.m. on Route 20 near Rodgers Avenue for going 63 miles per hour in a 40 mph zone, West Springfield police said. But things quickly spiraled down for Santiago from here.  Police said he had a suspended driver's license and was arrested. But during a search of his car, officers found a loaded .22 Ruger in his unlocked glove compartment, authorities said. The gun …
Killing Of PA Dad Of 2 Lands 2 More Men With Homicide Charges: Police Killing Of PA Dad Of 2 Lands 2 More Men With Homicide Charges: Police
Killing Of PA Dad Of 2 Lands 2 More Men With Homicide Charges: Police Two more men have been arrested in connection with the killing of 27-year-old Shaheim "Mugga" Carr of York, authorities announced on Wednesday, April 13, 2022.  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.   On July 11, 26-year-old Jacquez Davon Brown— who was out on bail for witness intimidation charges after being exonerated for the murder of 19-year-old Anthony "Tony" Wasilewski in 2011— was arrested at his home in the 600 block of Wheatfield Street,&nbs…
19-Year-Old From Fairfield County Accused Of Stealing Car For Sale At Gunpoint 19-Year-Old From Fairfield County Accused Of Stealing Car For Sale At Gunpoint
19-Year-Old From Fairfield County Accused Of Stealing Car For Sale At Gunpoint After a weeks-long investigation, a teenager from Fairfield County has been nabbed for allegedly stealing a car at gunpoint that was for sale online in New Haven County.  The incident took place in Milford around 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3 on Maple Street. The victim told Milford Police they had listed a vehicle on Offer Up and were scheduled to show the vehicle to a potential buyer. A man interested in purchasing the car arrived on foot and the victim accompanied him on a test drive of the vehicle. The man drove around the block and returned to the area of 3 Maple St. The …
Dracut Man Arrested For Drunk Driving With Semi-Automatic Rifle In Backseat Dracut Man Arrested For Drunk Driving With Semi-Automatic Rifle In Backseat
Dracut Man Arrested For Drunk Driving With Semi-Automatic Rifle In Backseat A 66-year-old man racked up firearm charges when he got behind the wheel drunk with a semi-automatic rifle loose in his backseat, according to officials.  Police received a report of a possibly drunk driver in a black Ford 350 pickup truck near 1788 Main Street in Tewksbury around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, according to the Tewksbury Police Department.  The Ford's driver, Ronald Charette, of Dracut, was found in a parking lot and was arrested after police determined him to be under the influence of alcohol by police.  A search of Charette's vehicle found an unsecured se…
Teen Video Game-Stealing Home Invader Busted For Violent Virginia Burglary, Police Say Teen Video Game-Stealing Home Invader Busted For Violent Virginia Burglary, Police Say
Teen Video Game-Stealing Home Invader Busted For Violent Virginia Burglary, Police Say The final suspect involved in a violent December home invasion in Prince William County has been apprehended following a nearly month-long search. Gainesville resident Jahmarion Deshawn Owens, 19, is facing multiple charges for his alleged role in an incident that broke out near a home in the 14400 block of Sedona Drive last month in his hometown, according to the Prince William County Police Department on Tuesday, Jan. 3. Specifically, Owens was arrested and charged with: Two counts of robbery; Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony; Burglary. Officers from the department were c…
Four Pounds Of Meth, Fentanyl, Stolen Gun Seized In Berks County Busts: PD Four Pounds Of Meth, Fentanyl, Stolen Gun Seized In Berks County Busts: PD
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 Fleeing Suspect Busted With PCP, Crack-Cocaine, Stolen Handgun After Maryland Crash: Police
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…
PA Man Sought In Alleged Assault Of Pregnant Woman Nabbed In Reading PA Man Sought In Alleged Assault Of Pregnant Woman Nabbed In Reading
PA Man Sought In Alleged Assault Of Pregnant Woman Nabbed In Reading A 19-year-old man sought in the alleged assault of a pregnant woman was captured this week in Reading, authorities said. Ivan Perez was wanted in connection with an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on a pregnant woman and her 2-year-old son, according to the Berks County Sheriff's Office. He was arrested on Wednesday, April 13, after deputies spotted him driving on the 1300 block of North 11th Street and began following him, they said. Perez fled for several blocks and hit several parked cars before getting out of the car and running into a nearby home, where he was captur…
Ex-Member Of West Massachusetts Latin Kings Chapter Sentenced Ex-Member Of West Massachusetts Latin Kings Chapter Sentenced
Ex-Member Of West Massachusetts Latin Kings Chapter Sentenced A former member of the Latin Kings street gang has been sentenced after being busted illegally possessing a weapon while on supervised release for a previous drug conviction. Hector Adorno - also known as “King Gordo,” age 36, a former member of the Springfield Chapter of the Massachusetts Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation in Worcester County was sentenced in federal court in Boston to five years in prison and three years of supervised release on a firearm offense. Specifically, on Sept. 1, 2021, Adorno pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of ammunition. Prosecutors said that i…
Essex County Fugitive Wanted In Recent Assault: Police Essex County Fugitive Wanted In Recent Assault: Police
Essex County Fugitive Wanted In Recent Assault: Police Police in Essex County are seeking a 67-year-old man accused of firing a handgun and assaulting a victim inside of an apartment last week, they said. Cranford Butler, of Irvington, had gotten into an argument with the victim at a home on Jacoby Street in Maplewood the morning of Feb. 16, when he apparently fired a .380 caliber handgun, Maplewood Police Chief Jim DeVaul said. Police responding to the scene found the victim with a cut, but no gunshot wound or life-threatening injuries, and the incident was determined to be domestic in nature, the chief said. Butler and the victim knew each …
PA Man Guilty Of Murder Could Spend Rest Of His Life In Prison PA Man Guilty Of Murder Could Spend Rest Of His Life In Prison
PA Man Guilty Of Murder Could Spend Rest Of His Life In Prison A Pennsylvania man found guilty of murder is heading to prison for up to 87 years. Ryan Rivera, 24, was convicted of third-degree murder, conspiracy and carrying a firearm in a jury trial on Nov. 19 in the drive-by killing of 22-year-old Tyreek Gardner in May 2019, according to a release from the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office. Rivera confronted Gardner with another man on the 300 block of E. Fulton St. after the two had crossed paths earlier that night. The man with Rivera punched Gardner before he fled and was shot at by the two men near Tobacco Avenue, where shell casings w…
Three Charged In Connection To Kidnapping In Region Three Charged In Connection To Kidnapping In Region
Three Charged In Connection To Kidnapping In Region Three Western Massachusetts residents have been charged in connection with a kidnapping. The incident took place in Berkshire County, on Friday, Nov. 26, according to the North Adams Police Department when they responded to a call for a report of a disturbance. When officers arrived, they heard a gunshot in the area and saw two people run away on foot, police said. A woman, who was a victim of a kidnapping, ran towards the officers. She was provided medical aid and security, police added. During an investigation, detectives arrested two individuals in connection with the incident. An addi…
Langhorne Man Sentenced In Falls Township Shooting Of Former Friend Langhorne Man Sentenced In Falls Township Shooting Of Former Friend
Langhorne Man Sentenced In Falls Township Shooting Of Former Friend A Langhorne man was sentenced Tuesday to 7 ½ to 20 years in state prison for shooting a former friend in Falls Township over a year ago, authorities said. Jason Brennan, 26, was convicted in June by a Bucks County jury on two counts of aggravated assault and one count of carrying a firearm without a license, and two counts of misdemeanor recklessly endangering another person and possession of an instrument of crime, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office. In July, he pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance for possessing PCP, possession of drug par…
Paterson Pair Charged With Murder In Dead-End Slaying Of City Man Paterson Pair Charged With Murder In Dead-End Slaying Of City Man
Paterson Pair Charged With Murder In Dead-End Slaying Of City Man GOTCHA! Two Paterson men were charged with murder and weapons offenses following the shooting death of a 28-year-old city man on a local street. Paterson police captured Jeremaih Rosado, 18, at a tire shop at East 22nd Street and Park Avenue shortly before 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Ibrahim Baycora said in a joint announcement. A second suspect, Imeir I. Tucker, 24, had surrendered two days earlier, they noted. Both remained held in the Passaic County Jail pending first appearances in Central Judicial Processing Court in…