Frederick Man Monitored Woman’s Movements, Inspected Her Body, Then Strangled Her: Prosecutors Frederick Man Monitored Woman’s Movements, Inspected Her Body, Then Strangled Her: Prosecutors
Frederick Man Monitored Woman’s Movements, Inspected Her Body, Then Strangled Her: Prosecutors A convict who terrorized a woman in Maryland for months before beating her and strangling her for nearly a minute will spend more than a decade behind bars following a pattern of abuse, authorities announced. Ever Mauricio Gomez, 35, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison following a series of assaults involving a woman that ended with her visibly injured after he absconded from a previous conviction for drug dealing, according to the Frederick County State's Attorney. On Oct. 18, 2025, officers from the Frederick Police Department were contacted about a domestic assault that had been rep…
Trooper's Cruiser Catches Fire After Hydroplaning Crash On I-495 In Fairfax County Trooper's Cruiser Catches Fire After Hydroplaning Crash On I-495 In Fairfax County
Trooper's Cruiser Catches Fire After Hydroplaning Crash On I-495 In Fairfax County Water on the Beltway turned dangerous fast. A Virginia State Police trooper suffered minor injuries after his cruiser hit standing water, crashed, and caught fire on I-495 in Fairfax County on Monday, June 22, authorities said. The crash happened shortly after 5 p.m. in the northbound lanes near Route 236 while the trooper was responding to a call, according to Virginia State Police. The cruiser hit standing water, causing the trooper to lose control and strike another vehicle, police said. The impact forced that vehicle into the jersey wall. Then the trooper's cruiser caught fire. …
'Immeasurable Loss': Maryland Firefighter Tyler Hendrix Dies At 18 Weeks After Graduation 'Immeasurable Loss': Maryland Firefighter Tyler Hendrix Dies At 18 Weeks After Graduation
'Immeasurable Loss': Maryland Firefighter Tyler Hendrix Dies At 18 Weeks After Graduation One minute, Tyler Hendrix was celebrating graduation with loved ones. The next, an entire Maryland community was mourning one of its own. Hendrix, an 18-year-old firefighter, recent Kent Island High School graduate, and future US Air Force recruit, died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 21, leaving family, friends, fellow firefighters, and classmates heartbroken across Maryland's Eastern Shore. The loss has sent shockwaves through several communities, where tributes continue pouring in for the teenager remembered as fearless, hardworking, and always willing to help others. The United Communitie…
Suspect Arrested In Juvenile Sexual Assault Near CT High School: Police Suspect Arrested In Juvenile Sexual Assault Near CT High School: Police
Suspect Arrested In Juvenile Sexual Assault Near CT High School: Police A suspect is under arrest after a reported sexual assault involving a juvenile near Wilton High School, police said. Wilton Police announced the arrest on Monday, June 22, following an investigation into an alleged assault that happened on Sunday. They did not identify the suspect.  “At this time, no further information can be released due to the active nature of the investigation, the involvement of a juvenile, and the sensitive nature of the incident,” police said in a Facebook post. Police stressed that there is no known ongoing threat to public safety connected to the incident. O…
Guilford Man Convicted Of Firing Into Former Female Classmates' Homes 20 Years Later: DA Guilford Man Convicted Of Firing Into Former Female Classmates' Homes 20 Years Later: DA
Guilford Man Convicted Of Firing Into Former Female Classmates' Homes 20 Years Later: DA A Connecticut man has been found guilty after prosecutors said he fired into the homes of two former female high school classmates in separate shootings nearly a year apart. Gregory McHugh, 42, of Guilford, was found guilty by a New Haven Superior Court jury last week of two counts of attempt to commit assault in the first degree, two counts of criminal mischief in the first degree, and criminal possession of a revolver on school grounds, according to New Haven Judicial District State’s Attorney John P. Doyle Jr. Prosecutors said the case centered on two shootings that targeted occupied hom…
Stamford Fentanyl Dealer Who Kept Southwestern CT Supplied With Deadly Drug Sentenced: Feds Stamford Fentanyl Dealer Who Kept Southwestern CT Supplied With Deadly Drug Sentenced: Feds
Stamford Fentanyl Dealer Who Kept Southwestern CT Supplied With Deadly Drug Sentenced: Feds A Connecticut man who investigators say redistributed fentanyl across southwestern Connecticut has been sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison. Omar Parra, 39, of Stamford, who also goes by the names "D" and "Dee," was sentenced last week to 100 months in prison and four years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney David X. Sullivan announced.  Federal investigators identified Parra during a drug trafficking investigation focused on fentanyl distribution in the region. According to court records, the Drug Enforcement Administration's Bridgeport High Intensity Drug Traffick…
Convicted Felon Crashes, Runs, Then Caught With Gun, Drugs At Spotsylvania Hotel: Sheriff Convicted Felon Crashes, Runs, Then Caught With Gun, Drugs At Spotsylvania Hotel: Sheriff
Convicted Felon Crashes, Runs, Then Caught With Gun, Drugs At Spotsylvania Hotel: Sheriff A reckless ride through Northern Virginia ended with a crashed vehicle, a foot chase, and a convicted felon busted with both a gun and narcotics, authorities said. The chain of events began around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, when a deputy with the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office spotted a vehicle being driven recklessly near Market Street and Spotsylvania Avenue. According to investigators, the driver continued operating the vehicle dangerously before pulling into a nearby business. A deputy briefly spoke with the driver, who was identified as 21-year-old Anthony Narvaez-Lopez of Woodbr…
Intruders Were Already Inside Her Home When A Nassau County Woman Went To Investigate Intruders Were Already Inside Her Home When A Nassau County Woman Went To Investigate
Intruders Were Already Inside Her Home When A Nassau County Woman Went To Investigate A woman came face-to-face with burglars inside her home on Long Island during a terrifying overnight break-in, police said. Three suspects targeted a residence on Melby Lane in East Hills around 3:49 a.m. on Monday, June 22, according to Nassau County Police. A 38-year-old woman was inside the home when a garage door alarm leading into the main floor was triggered, detectives said. When she went downstairs to investigate, she found two unknown men standing inside her kitchen, according to police. The woman screamed for help, causing the intruders to flee through a rear kitchen door before…
2 Dead, 2 Hospitalized After Fire Tears Through NY Knights Inn 2 Dead, 2 Hospitalized After Fire Tears Through NY Knights Inn
2 Dead, 2 Hospitalized After Fire Tears Through NY Knights Inn Two people were killed and others were hospitalized after an intense fire tore through a Knights Inn in Central New York.  The blaze began at around 6 a.m. on Monday, June 22, when Broome County first responders received reports of a fire at the Knights Inn at 2603 East Main St. in the hamlet of Endwell, according to New York State Police.  Members of the Endwell Fire Department soon arrived and found heavy, black smoke coming from the front of the building, as well as flames shooting from its rear. Police said the flames spread rapidly.  Soon, several fire departments,…
Mother, Son ID'd Among 3 Sets Of Skeletal Remains Found In Burlington Foreclosed Home Mother, Son ID'd Among 3 Sets Of Skeletal Remains Found In Burlington Foreclosed Home
Mother, Son ID'd Among 3 Sets Of Skeletal Remains Found In Burlington Foreclosed Home Two of the three people whose skeletal remains were found inside a foreclosed Connecticut home have now been identified, authorities said. Connecticut State Police announced that the deceased are Brian Cash, 22, and his mother, Sally Ann Cash, 54. Troopers are working to identify the third body found at the home.  Police are still investigating how and when they died.  The remains were discovered on Sunday, June 14, at a home at 7 Stanwich Lane in Burlington. State troopers responded after a new homeowner found the remains inside the house after purchasing the property at a forec…
Point Pleasant Man Admits To Possessing Child Porn After SWAT Search: Prosecutor Point Pleasant Man Admits To Possessing Child Porn After SWAT Search: Prosecutor
Point Pleasant Man Admits To Possessing Child Porn After SWAT Search: Prosecutor A 74-year-old Point Pleasant man pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material, authorities announced Monday, June 22. As part of his plea bargain, James Vavra is expected to be sentenced to 10 years in prison, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said.  An investigation into Vavra began after law enforcement received a cyber-tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that an individual, later identified as Vavta, was uploading images of child sexual abuse material to the internet, Billhimer said. Last October, investigators, including the Oce…
Woman, Dog Inside As Suspect Rams 2 Deputies' Cruisers During Spotsylvania Chase, Sheriff Says Woman, Dog Inside As Suspect Rams 2 Deputies' Cruisers During Spotsylvania Chase, Sheriff Says
Woman, Dog Inside As Suspect Rams 2 Deputies' Cruisers During Spotsylvania Chase, Sheriff Says A domestic dispute call ended with two police cruisers damaged and a man behind bars in Northern Virginia during a wild pursuit, officials say. Deputies from the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office were called on Friday, June 19, to the 4900 block of Plank Road to investigate a reported violent domestic dispute in the roadway. Upon arrival, deputies found the vehicle and attempted to speak with Keith Knowles Jr., who was inside with a woman. Instead of speaking with first responders, he fled with her and a dog still inside. Investigators say deputies attempted a traffic stop, which led to a purs…
BMW Driver Who Led Route 21 Pursuit Gets 8 Tickets, Eluding Charge: Sheriff BMW Driver Who Led Route 21 Pursuit Gets 8 Tickets, Eluding Charge: Sheriff
BMW Driver Who Led Route 21 Pursuit Gets 8 Tickets, Eluding Charge: Sheriff A 19-year-old Newark driver was arrested after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop and driving recklessly on Route 21, authorities said. A Passaic County Sheriff's detective assigned to a traffic enforcement detail spotted a dark-colored BMW traveling south on Route 21 in Passaic on June 13, Passaic County Sheriff Thomas Adamo said. The vehicle was weaving through traffic, making unsafe lane changes, and traveling at a high rate of speed, nearly striking several motorists, according to the sheriff. The incident occurred along a heavily traveled stretch of roadway during a period when…
Drunk Driver, 31, Caught With Infant, Toddler In Car On Taconic Parkway In Kent: NYSP Drunk Driver, 31, Caught With Infant, Toddler In Car On Taconic Parkway In Kent: NYSP
Drunk Driver, 31, Caught With Infant, Toddler In Car On Taconic Parkway In Kent: Nysp A 31-year-old Bronx man faces aggravated drunk driving charges after police said he was found intoxicated with two young children in his car in Putnam County.  Edgar Ismael Loja, 31, was arrested on Sunday, June 21, following a traffic stop on the southbound Taconic State Parkway near mile marker 32.3 in Kent, New York State Police announced on Monday, June 22. According to the agency, troopers conducted a welfare check on a 2025 Toyota parked on the shoulder of the parkway. Police identified the driver as Loja and said he was showing signs of intoxication.  Troopers then adminis…
Murder Plot Notebook Found After Teen Crashes Car, Steals Booze In Stafford: Sheriff Murder Plot Notebook Found After Teen Crashes Car, Steals Booze In Stafford: Sheriff
Murder Plot Notebook Found After Teen Crashes Car, Steals Booze In Stafford: Sheriff What started as an investigation into a reckless teen driver who stole some booze in Northern Virginia led to a much more disturbing discovery. A notebook with detailed murder plots involving plans to kill a juvenile's family. Louis Conely, 19, is facing serious charges following what started as a routine probe earlier this month, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office on Monday, June 22. On June 16, the department was alerted about a reckless driver in the area of Austin Ridge Drive and Cabinet Maker Drive who went off the roadway and struck a speed limit sign; however, arrivin…
Thick Black Smoke, Flames Pour From Baltimore Home During Fast-Moving Blaze (PHOTOS) Thick Black Smoke, Flames Pour From Baltimore Home During Fast-Moving Blaze (PHOTOS)
Thick Black Smoke, Flames Pour From Baltimore Home During Fast-Moving Blaze (Photos) A hot day got hotter for Maryland firefighters who had to contend with tricky conditions while battling a fast-moving house fire that broke out Monday morning. Crews were called shortly after 10 a.m. on June 22 to the 3800 block of W. Patapsco Avenue in Baltimore, where flames were showing from the upper floors of a two-story home, sending smoke billowing through the West Baltimore neighborhood. Photos released by the Baltimore Fire Department show intense flames shooting from multiple windows as firefighters worked outside the brick home.  Baltimore Fire Department Other images tak…
Maryland Woman Killed In Delaware E-Bike Crash Identified As Potomac Resident Maryland Woman Killed In Delaware E-Bike Crash Identified As Potomac Resident
Maryland Woman Killed In Delaware E-Bike Crash Identified As Potomac Resident A 66-year-old Maryland woman who was riding an e-bike in Delaware over the weekend died after entering the path of a pickup truck on Coastal Highway, authorities said. Stephanie Lewis was identified on Monday, June 22, by Delaware State Police as the victim of the fatal crash that happened two days earlier in Rehoboth Beach. Ironically, the crash involved a Maryland driver from Cecil County. The collision occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, on southbound Coastal Highway north of Savages Ditch Road in Sussex County, investigators said. Police said Lewis was riding an…
Corrections Officer Smuggled Drugs Into South Woods State Prison: NJ DOC Corrections Officer Smuggled Drugs Into South Woods State Prison: NJ DOC
Corrections Officer Smuggled Drugs Into South Woods State Prison: NJ DOC A senior correctional police officer has been charged with smuggling contraband into South Woods State Prison, authorities announced Monday, June 22. In September 2004, an investigation was launched into Kenneth Stinson, a 39-year-old Penns Grove resident, amid allegations he was introducing contraband into a secure perimeter in exchange for money, the New Jersey Department of Corrections said. Stinson conspired with several former and current incarcerated persons, as well as civilian associates, in multiple transactions involving the introduction of contraband into prison in Cumberlan…
'Paul Was A Legend': Niantic Dad Who Died After Fall At MSG Celebrating Wedding Anniversary 'Paul Was A Legend': Niantic Dad Who Died After Fall At MSG Celebrating Wedding Anniversary
'Paul Was A Legend': Niantic Dad Who Died After Fall At MSG Celebrating Wedding Anniversary A Connecticut father who died after a fall during a Madison Square Garden concert is being remembered as a devoted family man whose life centered on the people and community he loved. Hundreds are now rallying around his family following his death.  Paul Kueker, 51, of Niantic, suffered injuries "indicative of falling from an elevated condition" inside the iconic Manhattan arena during a Goose concert, according to New York police. Officers said the incident happened around 9:50 p.m. Saturday, June 20.  Kueker was rushed to Bellevue Hospital, where he later died. The NYPD is inves…
Man Fled Cops On Foot After Traffic Stop: Medford Twp PD Man Fled Cops On Foot After Traffic Stop: Medford Twp PD
Man Fled Cops On Foot After Traffic Stop: Medford Twp PD A Willingboro man remains at large after he fled a traffic stop in Medford Township, authorities announced Monday, June 22. At 9:33 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, officers conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle for multiple traffic violations, Medford Township police said. The vehicle  stopped on Masters Circle in the Kings Grant section of Evesham Twp, when Jordan Scott, the drive, fled on foot into a residential area, police said. K-9 units assisted with a coordinated search, but Scott was unable to be located, police said. Scott is charged with eluding, resisting arrest, ob…
Driver Fled, Returned After Fatal Crash That Killed Silver Spring Bicyclist: Police Driver Fled, Returned After Fatal Crash That Killed Silver Spring Bicyclist: Police
Driver Fled, Returned After Fatal Crash That Killed Silver Spring Bicyclist: Police The 45-year-old bicyclist who died after being struck by a driver who initially fled the scene in Montgomery County has been identified by police. Silver Spring resident Minh Q. Vu was riding a bicycle shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, when he was hit by a white Lexus ES on the northbound ramp from Columbia Pike to New Hampshire Avenue, according to the Montgomery County Police Department. Investigators say the driver left the scene after the crash but returned a short time later. Vu was rushed to an area hospital, where he died early Wednesday, June 17. Police said his death wa…
Trumbull Woman Accused Of Stealing $78K From Southport Family Dental Through Years-Long Scheme Trumbull Woman Accused Of Stealing $78K From Southport Family Dental Through Years-Long Scheme
Trumbull Woman Accused Of Stealing $78K From Southport Family Dental Through Years-Long Scheme A former employee of a Connecticut dental practice is accused of stealing more than $78,000 from the business through a years-long scheme, according to Fairfield police. Barbara Economovich, 29, of Trumbull, was arrested last week and charged with third-degree burglary, first-degree larceny, and first-degree computer crime, police said. The investigation began after employees of Southport Family Dental noticed unusual activity at the business while it was closed, as well as suspicious activity involving the company's credit card refunds, Fairfield police said.  Investigators said…
Blaze Goes Up Behind Downtown Business In Beacon Blaze Goes Up Behind Downtown Business In Beacon
Blaze Goes Up Behind Downtown Business In Beacon An early-morning fire damaged a rear porch attached to a downtown commercial building in Dutchess County that houses a real estate agency.  The fire broke out just before 1 a.m. on Monday, June 22, at Corcoran Country Living located at 215 Main St., according to the City of Beacon Fire Department.  Beacon Police were first notified of a reported porch fire around this time, prompting the dispatch of the Beacon Fire Department and Castle Point Fire Department for a reported structure fire.  Firefighters arrived within about two minutes and found flames involving all three lev…
18-Year-Old DC Woman Found Shot In Capitol. Heights Dies At Hospital, Police Say (DEVELOPING) 18-Year-Old DC Woman Found Shot In Capitol. Heights Dies At Hospital, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
18-Year-Old DC Woman Found Shot In Capitol. Heights Dies At Hospital, Police Say (Developing) An 18-year-old girl from DC died at the hospital after being found suffering from gunshot wounds outside a Maryland home. Now, detectives are searching for whoever pulled the trigger. Prince George's County Police say Daijah Cherry was shot late Friday, June 19, outside a property in the 1400 block of Doewood Lane in the unincorporated section of Capitol Heights. Officers responded to the area at approximately 11:05 p.m. for a reported shooting. When they arrived, they found Cherry outside suffering from gunshot wounds, according to police. She was rushed to a hospital but died a sho…
Bicyclist Airlifted In Critical Condition After Route 9 Crash In Philipstown Bicyclist Airlifted In Critical Condition After Route 9 Crash In Philipstown
Bicyclist Airlifted In Critical Condition After Route 9 Crash In Philipstown A bicyclist is in critical condition after being struck in a crash involving a pickup truck on Route 9 in Putnam County, authorities said.  The crash happened at around 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 22, near Route 9 and Horton Road in the Town of Philipstown, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.  Deputies responded to the area after receiving a report of a crash involving a bicyclist and a pickup truck.  The bicyclist suffered serious injuries and was taken to the North Highlands Fire Department, where they were then airlifted to Westchester Medical Center for treat…
2 Brothers Killed Outside West Haven Bar, Leaving Children Behind; Family Seeks Support 2 Brothers Killed Outside West Haven Bar, Leaving Children Behind; Family Seeks Support
2 Brothers Killed Outside West Haven Bar, Leaving Children Behind; Family Seeks Support Two Connecticut brothers were gunned down outside a West Haven bar during Father's Day weekend, leaving behind children, grieving loved ones, and a family struggling to bring them home to Jamaica.  Miguel Daniel Blake, 31, of New Haven, and Dravere "Romaine" Blake, 34, of Meriden, were shot outside Muzeum Sports Bar and Grill on Campbell Avenue in West Haven shortly before 1:30 a.m. Saturday, June 20, police said. Officers arrived and found both men unresponsive. They were taken to a hospital, where they were later pronounced dead.  First responders found a third victim suffering…
Man Drove DC Woman To Temple Hills Park Before Killing Her, Police Say Man Drove DC Woman To Temple Hills Park Before Killing Her, Police Say
Man Drove DC Woman To Temple Hills Park Before Killing Her, Police Say A Maryland woman found shot to death inside a parked vehicle at a popular Maryland park wasn't alone that night, investigators say. Nearly two months after 38-year-old Juanita Frazier was found dead in Temple Hills, police have arrested the man they believe drove her to the park, shot her, and left her there. Prince George's County Police announced the arrest of 51-year-old William Jolly, of Clinton, on Monday, June 22, charging him with Frazier's murder. At around 10:15 p.m. on April 28, officers with Maryland-National Capital Park Police and Prince George's County Police responded to Oxo…
Two 2-Alarm Fires In Less Than 24 Hrs In Denville: FD Two 2-Alarm Fires In Less Than 24 Hrs In Denville: FD
Two 2-Alarm Fires In Less Than 24 Hrs In Denville: FD Firefighters were busy in Denville last week, battling two different 2-alarm fires over the course of a day, authorities announced. At 8:10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, firefighters responded to a structure fire and immediately encountered visible smoke from the residence, the Denville Volunteer Fire Department said.  A second alarm was promptly tolled, allowing additional resources to come to the scene, firefighters said. The fire was eventually declared under control at 9:16 p.m., firefighters said. No injuries were reported. At 5:40 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, firefighters responded…
Man Burglarizes 3 Catskill, Hunter Restaurants In 2 Days, Caught Months Later: NYSP Man Burglarizes 3 Catskill, Hunter Restaurants In 2 Days, Caught Months Later: NYSP
Man Burglarizes 3 Catskill, Hunter Restaurants In 2 Days, Caught Months Later: Nysp A Connecticut man has been charged in a burglary spree that targeted three Hudson Valley, NY businesses within hours earlier this year, police said.  Troy P. Stone, 41, of Ansonia, CT, was arrested following a months-long investigation into the burglaries, which happened in Greene County, NY, in January, New York State Police announced on Friday, June 19.  The investigation began on Jan. 17, at around 1:16 a.m., when troopers responded to a commercial burglary alarm at Gracie's Luncheonette on Route 23B in the Town of Catskill.  Investigators said that Stone had unlawfully e…
Mantua Husband Of Cheerleading Coach Admits To Sexually Assaulting Minor: Prosecutor Mantua Husband Of Cheerleading Coach Admits To Sexually Assaulting Minor: Prosecutor
Mantua Husband Of Cheerleading Coach Admits To Sexually Assaulting Minor: Prosecutor A 46-year-old Mantua resident pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a minor, authorities announced. Michael Brown, the husband of cheerleading coach Valerie Brown, pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual assault of a minor on Wednesday, June 17, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew Jones said. As part of his plea deal, he is expected to be sentenced to 10 years in prison, Johns said. As part of his guilty plea,  Brown admitted to having sexual intercourse with a victim between the ages of 13 and 16 on multiple occasions at his Mantua home, Johns said. Valerie Brown was a coach and…
Murder Charge For Stolen Honda Driver Who Killed Maryland Moped Rider During DC Chase: MPD Murder Charge For Stolen Honda Driver Who Killed Maryland Moped Rider During DC Chase: MPD
Murder Charge For Stolen Honda Driver Who Killed Maryland Moped Rider During DC Chase: MPD A stolen Honda. A dead Maryland man. Now, a murder charge. A 24-year-old DC man has been charged with second-degree murder after police say he sped away from officers in a stolen car and killed a Hyattsville moped rider on the William Howard Taft Bridge Saturday evening. The crash happened around 5:35 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Investigators say US Park Police spotted a stolen 2014 Honda Accord near Rock Creek Parkway and Virginia Avenue NW and attempted a traffic stop. Instead of pulling over, the driver allegedly took off. The Honda race…