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Family Violence
Middlesex MA
Police & Fire
Lowell Murder-Suicide Victims ID'd As Husband, Wife, Child
Police have identified the man who police say killed his wife and their child before turning the gun on himself last week. Steven Johns, 52, is accused of killing his wife Kaydion Dawson, 45, and their 7-year-old daughter at their home and calling people before killing himself before officers arrived, the Middlesex District Attorney said Friday, May 3. Officers were called to the Warren Street apartment on Sunday, April 27, just after 6:30 p.m. The caller said he had just killed his wife and child and had several guns in the home. When police arrived they found all three …
Delaware
Police & Fire
New Details Emerge In Deadly East Lansdowne Fire, Shooting
The Delaware County District Attorney's Office unveiled new details Wednesday on the shooting and house fire that left six people dead in East Lansdowne. Five residents of the 58 Lewis Avenue home — Canh, Xuong, Britni, 17-year-old Natayla, and 13-year-old Nakayla Le — died by gunshot wounds, DA Jack Stollsteimer said. Xuong and Britni's 10-year-old son Xavier died from smoke inhalation. Investigators now believe the incident began when Canh Le got into an argument with 13-year-old Nakayla on Wednesday, Feb. 7. "That argument turned deadly" when Canh retrieved a…
Howard
Police & Fire
Dad Kills Teen Children, Himself In Glenelg: Police
A 42-year-old dad killed his two teenage children and then himself in Howard County over the weekend police said. Christopher Zanski is believed to have fatally shot 17-year-old Braden and 15-year-old Hailey on the 1400 block of Triadelphia Road in Glenelg, and then himself Howard County police said. Officers found their bodies while performing a welfare check around 11 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, authorities said. There are no indications that anyone else was involved in the incident and a motive has not immediately been identified.
Middlesex NJ
Police & Fire
'It Might Be Me,' Triple Murder Suspect Told South Plainfield PD After Calling 9-1-1: Affidavit
A 23-year-old Philadelphia man arrested in the murder of his grandparents and uncle in New Jersey called 9-1-1 and then told responding officers that he may be a suspect, according to police paperwork obtained by Daily Voice. Om Brahmbhatt told South Plainfield police that he shot his three relatives as they slept on Nov. 27 with a firearm he purchased online, according to the affidavit. ALSO SEE: Grandparents, Uncle Believed Killed By 23-Year-Old Family Member In South Plainfield Remembered Brahmbhatt called 9-1-1 in the morning hours saying three people had been shot, the pap…
Prince William
Police & Fire
Investigation Into Sex Assault Of A Minor Leads To Arrest In Prince William County: Police
Police in Prince William County have charged a man who allegedly sexually abused a family member multiple times over the course of several months last year, authorities announced on Wednesday. Woodbridge resident Joaquin Rodriguez Melendez, 26, has been arrested following an investigation into alleged sexual assault that was reported in Prince William County between May and November 2022. According to a Prince William County Police Department spokesperson, the investigation found that Rodriguez Melendez allegedly sexually assaulted a family member who was under the age of 13 at the tim…
York
Police & Fire
Delta Grandad Nabbed For 'Strangulation' Of Grandson, PA State Police Say
A Pennsylvania grandfather has been charged after allegedly assaulting his grandson during an argument, the Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, Oct. 3. Gregory Allen Moul has been charged with strangulation, aggravated assault, simple assault, and harassment following State Troopers' investigation into the assault. The 72-year-old's 16-year-old grandson was being treated at WellSpan York Hospital when PSP was contacted to investigate on Sept. 22, as detailed in the release. The teen explained to the police that he and his grandfather had an argument at the grandfath…
Yonkers
Police & Fire
Man Kills Father With Meat Cleaver In Yonkers: Police
A 47-year-old man faces murder charges for allegedly killing his 76-year-old father with a meat cleaver in a Westchester residence, police said. Yonkers resident August Velasco, age 47, was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 29 for the alleged murder of his 76-year-old father, Jose Raul Velasco, Yonkers Police announced on Wednesday, Aug. 30. According to the department, just after 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Yonkers officers responded to 347 Scarsdale Rd. on a report of an unconscious man. Once they arrived at the home, police found Velasco's father dead with numerous seve…
Tolland
Police & Fire
'Lostt Boy' Nabbed For Rioting, Damaging Car In Tolland County
A man with an active warrant for family violence admitted to participating in a "street takeover" event in Connecticut, officials said. Hartford County resident Marc Trevon Mann, age 21, of Bloomfield, turned himself in on Wednesday, Aug. 16 for his part in attacking a convertible car during a "street takeover" event that took place in Tolland County on Tuesday, May 21 in the town of Tolland, according to the Connecticut State Police. Street takeovers involve a group of people blocking a public street off from traffic so participants can perform car stunts like drifting and burnouts, …
Prince William
Police & Fire
Family Of Three Dead In PWC Stabbing
Three family members died in a stabbing at a Prince William County home Tuesday morning, May 16, authorities said. The three were all found at a home on the 5100 block of Cannon Bluff Drive in Woodbridge around 7:15 a.m., county police said. Officers immediately provided first aid until fire and rescue personnel arrived on scene. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene while both men were taken to an area hospital where they died from their injuries. The individuals were determined to be family members and the altercation was contained to the home. Detectives were inve…
Anne Arundel
Police & Fire
Harwood Father 'Pistol Whips' Son In Head After Assaulting Grandmother: Anne Arundel Police
A Harwood man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting several family members over the weekend, authorities announced. Anne Arundel County police were called to the 4700 block of Flanders Lane around 9:30 p.m., Sunday, March 12 after receiving reports of a shooting. Investigators learned that Robert Lee Bias Jr. was outside of a residence arguing with his mother when he reportedly grabbed her by the jacket, causing her to fall down the porch steps. Two additional victims, identified as Bias' son and daughter, tried to intervene, prompting Bias to go inside and retrieve a handgun.…
Morris
Police & Fire
Contractor Kills Wife, Teen Son In Morris County Murder-Suicide
A 57-year-old private contractor shot and killed his 58-year-old wife and teen son before turning the gun on himself in Morris County, authorities said. Peter, Kellie and Anthony Ventricelli, 15, were found dead in their Justine Place home in Succasunna around 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said. Peter and Kellie Ventricelli.Kellie Voorhees-Ventricelli The family's bodies were found during a welfare check, after one of the victim's friends said they couldn't be reached, the prosecutor said. "Upon arrival, patrol made entry into the residence and di…
Suffolk MA
Police & Fire
Dorchester Man Accused Of Beating Up Family Member Busted On Weapons Charges: DA
Police arrested a 26-year-old Boston man on weapons charges after he reportedly attacked a family member, authorities said. Joseph Dozier of Dorchester faces several charges after police found a laser-sighted 9mm pistol with a high-capacity magazine incident at his home on Greenwood Street, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said. A woman called for help on Monday, Oct. 3, after she said Dozier hit her in the head during a dispute and pointed to a gun he had tucked into his waistband, authorities said. When police arrived to arrest him, they found a black-and-whi…
Essex MA
Police & Fire
4 Family Members Dead After Apparent Murder/Suicide In Lynn (
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Four family members are dead following an apparent murder/suicide in Lynn, the Essex County District Attorney's Office said. Authorities said a 31-year-old woman shot and killed her father, age 66, and brother-in-law, age 34, at 98 Rockaway Street around 2:53 p.m. She then proceeded to shoot and kill the father of her brother-in-law, outside of a home at 44 Laighton Street, the office reports. The woman was then found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound inside her vehicle at the nearby Stop & Shop parking lot at 35 Washington Street. Authorities believe 31-year-old…
Alexandria
Police & Fire
Support Surges For Springfield Mother Of 5 Brutally Murdered By Husband
Five children will live the rest of their lives without their mother after she was brutally stabbed to death by who police say was her husband in Virginia. Support was surging for Evelin Cali's children days after Jose Mejia was captured in South Carolina and charged in her murder. Two GoFundMe pages had raised a total of $14,000 to cover funeral costs and provide for Evelin's four children, in addition to her nephew, who she had been raising: Astrid, Kenneth, Daniel, Alex, and Bella. A relative said Mejia called and admitted he had stabbed her before leaving his wallet behind and fleeing…
Norwalk
Police & Fire
Norwalk Police Officer Charged With Strangulation, Assault
A police officer in Fairfield County is facing strangulation and assault charges following what authorities described as a “family violence incident.” Just after 3 p.m. Friday, April 15, police say they received a call about an assault that happened at a home in Norwalk, indicating the offender had left the premises. The victim was transported to Norwalk Hospital for the treatment of minor injuries, Norwalk Police said. Police said officers learned that the offender Jermaine Nash, a 10-year veteran of the department. Nash, age 44, was quickly located, and cooperative, and …
Baltimore
Police & Fire
Murder
Suicide
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A man killed his dad and then turned the gun on himself in the parking lot of a Maryland hospital the evening of Wednesday, March 16, authorities said. Kintrell T. Mceachern Jr., 24, was visiting family at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie when he shot his dad, 40-year-old Kintrell T. Mceachern Sr., in the parking lot, Anne Arundel County police said. This happened around 5:30 p.m. Kintrell Jr. fled by car to a wooded area where he apparently shot and killed himself, multiple authorities said. Baltimore County police found Kintrell's body around 6 p.m. The father was …
Adams
News
Six Sleeping Family Members Stabbed To Death By Relative In PA Home
A Pennsylvania man stabbed six sleeping family members to death early Friday morning, multiple media outlets report citing police. Officers were called to a stabbing at a house in the 3000 block of North Front Street in Kensington near Clearfield Street just after 4 a.m., police said to the media. Six people were found stabbed between ages of 26 to 46, outlets report citing police on the scene. The youngest person has special needs and the oldest one is the mother of at least some of the others, NBC 10 Philadelphia reports citing police. All of the victims were taken to an area hospital, …
Mt. Kisco
News
Hudson Valley Woman Indicted For Thanksgiving Stabbing Death Of Brother
A woman from the Hudson Valley is facing murder charges for allegedly fatally stabbing her brother during an argument at her parent’s Long Island home on Thanksgiving, the District Attorney announced. Dutchess County resident Veronica Hardwick, age 51, of Poughkeepsie, has been arraigned on multiple charges for allegedly stabbing her brother Richard Reshard in Nassau County at their parent’s Hempstead home. Specifically, Hardwick was charged with: Second-degree murder; Manslaughter; Criminal possession of a weapon. Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly said that on Nov. 25, 2021,…
Nassau
News
Hempstead Man Admits To Murdering Mom, Sister, Family Friend With Hammer
A Long Island man has pleaded guilty to murdering his mother, sister, and a family friend in an attack with a hammer. Bobby Vanderhall, age 37, of Hempstead, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Oct. 26 to first-degree murder and second-degree attempted murder in the attack, according to acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith. “Bobby Vanderhall brutally attacked his mother, sister, and his sister’s friend in an act of family violence that tragically resulted in their deaths,” Smith said. “Our thoughts continue to be with the Vanderhall and Simpson families as they mourn their loved …
Montgomery PA
Police & Fire
Ex-Eagle Patrick Chung Tweets 'Best Day Of My Life,' Charged With Assault, Battery
Former Philadelphia Eagles safety Patrick Chung was charged Monday with assault and battery on a family member, multiple news reports say. The 34-year-old athlete, who also played for the New England Patriots, was released on $10,000 bail Tuesday following the incident outside of a Milton, Mass. home Monday, CBS4 reports. Chung on Monday posted the following tweet: Best day of my life — Patrick Chung (@PatrickChung23) October 25, 2021 A police report obtained by the news outlet says Chung pushed a woman, causing her to fall the ground, and hit her in her face with an open hand. Chung…
Brookfield
Police & Fire
Man Follows Woman From NYC To Fairfield County, Attacks Her, Police Say
A Fairfield County man has been nabbed for allegedly following a woman home from New York City and assaulting her. The incident ended on Wednesday, June 9, in Norwalk. An off-duty Norwalk Police Officer observed Andrew Delarosa, age 20, of Stamford, push the victim on the sidewalk, Norwalk PD Lt. Terrence Blake said. Delarosa then picked the victim up and took her into the parking lot of 33 Winfield St. and out of sight of the officer, according to Blake. The officer, who had already requested police units respond, then went to find the victim, who he could hear screaming for help, …
Greenwich
Police & Fire
CT Boy Critically Injured After Being Shot By Father, Police Say
A 15-year-old Connecticut boy was critically injured after being shot by his father. The incident took place around 5:45 a.m., Monday, March 8, when Hartford Police responded to an address in the south end of the city on a report of a party shot. Upon arrival, the 15-year-old male victim was located suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the abdomen, said Hartford Police Lt. Aaron Boisvert. The teen was transported to an area hospital for treatment, where he is currently listed in critical, but stable condition. An investigation found the teen was …
Fairfield
Police & Fire
Man Arrested In Stabbing Of Elderly Man, Self, In CT Family Violence Incident, Police Say
This story has been updated. A Hartford County man who allegedly stabbed an elderly man and then himself has been arrested for the crime. The incident took place around 11:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 29, when Glastonbury police officers responded to 215 Sherwood Drive for an active family violence incident, said Corey Davis of the Glastonbury Police Department. Responding officers found an elderly male victim in the garage suffering from multiple stab wounds. Another man, identified as Jason McCormick, was found in another area of the home with self-inflicted knife wounds to…
Hartford
Police & Fire
Knife Used In Domestic Violence Homicide In Northern Connecticut
Windsor Locks Police are investigating a “family violence” homicide that happened Monday, Aug. 31. Police received a 911 call at around 1 p.m. for a report that someone had been murdered, police said. When officers made it to the reported location, they found an adult woman suffering from fatal knife wounds, police said. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The caller, an adult male, was arrested and charged with the murder of an adult female relative, police said. He is being held on a $1.5 million bond and will be arraigned on Tuesday, Sept. 1, in Hartford court. Due to Connecticut’s do…
Ridgefield
News
IDs Released For Man, Two Children Involved In Triple-Fatal Apparent Norwalk Murder-Suicide
Police have released the identities of two children and a man found dead inside a Norwalk garage. Sister and brother, Gessell Moncada, 5, Jesus Moncada, 4, along with their father, Yimi Moncada, 27, all of Norwalk, have been identified as three people found dead inside a detached garage of a Norwalk home, said Lt. Terrence Blake. Their deaths are being investigated as a family violence murder/suicide, Blake said. The bodies were discovered around 7:35 a.m., Monday, March 23, after Norwalk Police responded to a home on 8 Elizabeth St., just south of Washington Street after receiving a hang-…
Ridgefield
News
Deaths Of Three Being Investigated As Murder-Suicide, Norwalk Police Say
Click here for an updated: IDs Released For Man, Two Children Involved In Triple-Fatal Apparent Norwalk Murder-Suicide The deaths of three people found inside a Norwalk garage are being investigated as a family violence murder/suicide. The three people were discovered around 7:35 a.m., Monday, March 23, after Norwalk Police responded to a home on 8 Elizabeth St., just south of Washington Street after receiving a hang-up 911 call, said Norwalk Police Lt. Terrence Blake, police said. Arriving officers found the three dead inside a detached garage on the property, said Blake. Blake …
Stamford
Police & Fire
Husband In Custody, ID Released For Woman Found Dead With Extensive Bruising
A woman who died at a private home in Stamford and whose death is considered suspicious has been identified as her husband remains in custody. Olga Iris Lopez, 36, of Pequot Lane, was found dead around 5:49 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, after Stamford police and medical rescue personnel were called to the home where she was found unconscious and unresponsive lying on the living room floor, said Stamford Police Capt. Richard Conklin. A witness statement on scene attributed Lopez’s condition to her tendency to trip and fall and her recent drinking. Lopez was given emergency …
Hackensack
News
'Inhumane, Vicious': No Parole For Dad Who Killed Passaic Wife, Daughters
A Colorado father was sentenced to three consecutive lifetimes in prison not eligible for parole Monday after a prosecutor detailed how he planned the murders of his pregnant wife, a Passaic native, and two daughters. Christopher Watts apparently hoped to start a new life with his new girlfriend when he killed his wife Shannan Watts, along with daughters Bella and Celeste in August. Passaic County native Shanann Watts and her two daughters, Bella and Celeste.Shanann Watts Shannan's dad Frank Rzucek called 33-year-old Watts -- dressed in an orange jumpsuit -- a "heartless monster." "I t…
Mamaroneck
News
Mamaroneck Fatal Domestic Incident Case Heads To Grand Jury
The attorney for Cynthia Arce, who tried to kill two Mamaroneck police officers who were attempting to save her dying 2-year-old daughter, is letting the case proceed to a grand jury who will decide whether to indict her. Following a hearing outside of Mamaroneck Village Court on Thursday, Richard Portale, who also represents Angelika Graswald, known as the "kayak killer," revealed that Arce is still recovering in the hospital from three gunshots wounds and that she had a knife wound to the side of her throat that required nine staples. Arce, 28, is charged with two counts of atte…
Yonkers
Police & Fire
Yonkers Man Arraigned On 91-Count Indictment For Violating Protection Order
A Westchester County man has been arraigned on a 91-count indictment charging him with allegedly repeatedly violating court issued Order of Protections involving his child’s mother and grandmother. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. announced that Yonkers resident Talib Waters, 30, has been arraigned on 91 counts, including one count of bribing a witness, six counts of first-degree criminal contempt, 42 counts of aggravated family offense, and 42 counts of second-degree criminal contempt dating back to multiple instances last year involving the family. Scarpino said …
