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Montgomery MD

Police & Fire

Woman Wanted For Metro Bus Assault, Robbery At Large In Montgomery County: Police

Woman Wanted For Metro Bus Assault, Robbery At Large In Montgomery County: Police

Woman Wanted For Metro Bus Assault, Robbery At Large In Montgomery County: Police Recognize her? An alert was issued by the Montgomery County Department of Police on Friday as they seek the public's assistance in identifying and locating a woman wanted for an assault and robbery last month on a Metro bus. In the afternoon of Thursday, March 7, police say that officers were called to the area of Dawson Avenue and Georgia Avenue to investigate a reported altercation that turned physical, police say. According to investigators, shortly before 3:45 p.m. on the day of the robbery, the victim was on a Metro bus when the wanted woman came on board. There was an al…

04/26/2024

St. Mary's

Police & Fire

Gunshots Fired Into Lexington Park Home, Sheriff Says

Gunshots Fired Into Lexington Park Home, Sheriff Says

Gunshots Fired Into Lexington Park Home, Sheriff Says Gunshots rang out in an otherwise quiet St. Mary's County neighborhood, prompting an investigation by the sheriff's office. Deputies were called to the 21000 block of Weeping Willow Lane early on Wednesday morning when a homeowner reported that there were gunshots fired into their home by un unknown shooter. No injuries were reported. Now investigators from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office are seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to track down a possible suspect. Anyone with information regarding the incident has been asked to contact Det. Warren Forinash by calling (301) …

03/13/2024

Arlington

News

20-Year-Old Missing For Days In DC May Need Medication, Police Say

20-Year-Old Missing For Days In DC May Need Medication, Police Say

20-Year-Old Missing For Days In DC May Need Medication, Police Say Friends and family in DC are seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to locate a 20-year-old man who has been missing for days and may be in need of medical assistance. A new alert was issued by the Metropolitan Police Department for Cristofer Jose Mora Ramirez, who was reported missing from the 600 block of Raleigh Place SE early in the afternoon on Monday, Feb. 26. Mora Ramirez was described as being a Hispanic man who is approximately 5-foot-8, weighing 160 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black hooded coat, black pants, with black and white sneak…

02/29/2024

Bucks

Police & Fire

Disturbing Police Video Shows Unsolved Philadelphia Murder

Disturbing Police Video Shows Unsolved Philadelphia Murder

Disturbing Police Video Shows Unsolved Philadelphia Murder City police are asking for the public's help to identify two killers. The pictured suspects fatally shot a 24-year-old man sitting in his car on March 12, 2021, PPD said in a release. Authorities said it happened on the 3200 block of Emerald Street in Kensington. (Warning: Viewer discretion advised.) PPD video. PhiladelphiaPolice Investigators believe the pair were driving a white sedan with a vanity plate on the front that had red writing or markings. The car was last seen headed south on Kensington Avenue from Allegheny Avenue. Suspect one&nbs…

02/02/2024

Montgomery MD

Police & Fire

Double Stabbing Under Investigation Following 'Large Fight' In Bethesda: Police

Double Stabbing Under Investigation Following 'Large Fight' In Bethesda: Police

Double Stabbing Under Investigation Following 'Large Fight' In Bethesda: Police There was a double-stabbing after a "large fight" earlier this month in Bethesda, authorities said. The fight occurred on Sunday, Jan. 14, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police, when a scuffle broke out at approximately 2 a.m. outside of the La Catrina Bar and Lounge in the 4900 block of Cordell Avenue. Ten minutes later, as one of the victims was leaving the business, he was struck by an unknown suspect, causing him to fall to the ground, police said. While on the ground, a second suspect joined, and both suspects began to strike the victim, they added. When h…

01/26/2024

Montgomery MD

Police & Fire

Suspicious Death Under Investigation In Montgomery County: Police (DEVELOPING)

Suspicious Death Under Investigation In Montgomery County: Police (DEVELOPING)

Suspicious Death Under Investigation In Montgomery County: Police (Developing) An unexplained death on New Year's Eve is under investigation in Montgomery County, police say. An alert was issued late in the afternoon on Tuesday, Jan. 2 by the Montgomery County Department of Police after a suspicious death was reported over the weekend. Officials say that at around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31, officers were called to an apartment in the 2600 block of Glenallen Avenue in Silver Spring, where they found an unconscious man who was pronounced dead at the scene. No identifying information about the victim was released by police investigators. Now, the department is seeki…

01/02/2024

New Haven

Police & Fire

Reward Offered In Violent Attack On Elderly Naugatuck Man

Reward Offered In Violent Attack On Elderly Naugatuck Man

Reward Offered In Violent Attack On Elderly Naugatuck Man Police and a crime stoppers organization are offering a reward to find the person responsible for a brutal attack and robbery of an elderly Connecticut man. The attack took place in New Haven County around 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6 on Conrad Street (Oak Terrace) in Naugatuck. According to Naugatuck Police, the suspect, or suspects, entered a home where they violently assaulted an elderly member of the community. The victim suffered physical injuries and was further victimized by the theft of personal property, the department said. "We are reaching out to the community…

by Kathy Reakes

12/30/2023

Arlington

Police & Fire

Police ID 'Armed, Dangerous' Man Wanted For Shooting Teen In Metro DC Station

Police ID 'Armed, Dangerous' Man Wanted For Shooting Teen In Metro DC Station

Police ID 'Armed, Dangerous' Man Wanted For Shooting Teen In Metro DC Station Federal and local authorities have increased the reward as they continue to search for a 25-year-old man responsible for shooting a teenager inside a DC Metro. Jaleel Fowler is wanted for allegedly shooting and injuring a juvenile inside the Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro Station on Friday, Dec. 8 in Northwest DC. WANTED: MTPD has identified suspect in Dec. 8 shooting at GA Ave-Petworth Station as Jaleel Fowler, 25, of NW DC. DC Crime Solvers offering up to $1000 CASH REWARD for info leading to arrest/indictment of suspect. Call 1-844-MTPD-TIP (687-3847). #wmata pic.twitter.com/ZTs3…

12/29/2023

Montgomery PA

Police & Fire

'Someone Knows Something': $10K Reward Offered In Lansdale Teen's Unsolved Killing

'Someone Knows Something': $10K Reward Offered In Lansdale Teen's Unsolved Killing

'Someone Knows Something': $10K Reward Offered In Lansdale Teen's Unsolved Killing Exactly 30 years after she disappeared, Montgomery County investigators are calling on the public to help identify Julie Barnyock's killer. The 18-year-old was last known to be at the Lansdale Train Station on Nov. 8, 1993, said the District Attorney's Office. She had taken the R5 SEPTA train in from Philadelphia before calling her father and asking for a ride home at around 11:40 p.m., authorities said. But when her dad arrived, Julie was nowhere to be found. Her parents reported her missing the next day, Nov. 9. Little more than three weeks later on Dec.…

11/08/2023

Middlesex MA

Obituaries

Woman, 63, ID'd As Walker Killed In Chain-Reaction Car Crash In Malden: DA

Woman, 63, ID'd As Walker Killed In Chain-Reaction Car Crash In Malden: DA

Woman, 63, ID'd As Walker Killed In Chain-Reaction Car Crash In Malden: DA A 63-year-old Malden native was identified as the person who was hit and killed last week in Middlesex County as she was walking near the road, authorities said. Mary "Teresa" McTaggart died Thursday, Oct. 19, as she walked along Main Street at Mountain Avenue in Malden around 1:15 p.m. when she was struck in a chain-reaction crash, the Middlesex County District Attorney said. An initial investigation found that a BMW SUV was driving south on Main Street when it crashed into a vehicle at a stop light, went off the roadway, and hit two telephone poles before crashing into Mc…

10/25/2023

Trumbull-Monroe

Police & Fire

Know Them? Duo Wanted For Trumbull Armed Robbery

Know Them? Duo Wanted For Trumbull Armed Robbery

Know Them? Duo Wanted For Trumbull Armed Robbery Detectives in Fairfield County are asking for public assistance to identify two men allegedly responsible for an armed robbery at the Shell gas station. The armed robbery took place in Trumbull on Monday, Oct. 8 at the gas station on White Plains Road. According to Lt. Brian Weir of the Trumbull Police, the two young Black men entered the business near closing time and pistol-whipped the clerk with a semi-automatic handgun. After stealing cash and merchandise, they fled to a vehicle that was waiting nearby on Brock Street. The suspects have not been identified b…

by Kathy Reakes

10/21/2023

Yorktown

Police & Fire

Vehicle Break-Ins In Yorktown Under Investigation: Here's Where

Vehicle Break-Ins In Yorktown Under Investigation: Here's Where

Vehicle Break-Ins In Yorktown Under Investigation: Here's Where Authorities are asking for help from the public as they investigate a spate of vehicle break-ins in Northern Westchester. The incidents happened overnight on Sunday, Oct. 8 in the Fox Meadow area of Yorktown, Yorktown Police announced. According to the department, several unlocked vehicles in the area were rummaged through, prompting police to ask residents for any information or camera footage that may have captured the suspects. Anyone with any information can contact the department by emailing info@yorktownpd.org. "Whether you park your vehicles in the street or…

10/10/2023

Prince George's

Police & Fire

Smiling Suspect Wanted For Stabbing Innocent Bystander In The Head At Large: Laurel Police

Smiling Suspect Wanted For Stabbing Innocent Bystander In The Head At Large: Laurel Police

Smiling Suspect Wanted For Stabbing Innocent Bystander In The Head At Large: Laurel Police Police in Maryland are hoping to wipe the smile off Aric Carpenter's face after he allegedly stabbed a man in the head. Carpenter, 26, is on the run following an incident over the weekend in the 7800 block of Contee Road in Laurel that led to first- and second-degree attempted murder charges for the man, authorities announced. Considered armed and dangerous, the Laurel Police Department issued an alert as they seek the public's assistance in tracking down Carpenter, who is accused of stabbing a random bystander in the head on Friday, Sept. 29. Aric CarpenterLaurel Police Department P…

10/02/2023

Stamford

Police & Fire

Know Him? Man Wanted For Stealing From Stamford Restaurant

Know Him? Man Wanted For Stealing From Stamford Restaurant

Know Him? Man Wanted For Stealing From Stamford Restaurant Police are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly broke into a Fairfield County restaurant and made off with cash. The incident took place in Stamford around 4:30 a.m., Monday, Sept. 18 at the Noches De Colombia Restaurant. According to Sgt. Sean Scanlan of the Stamford Police the man made his way through a basement door and took an undisclosed amount of cash from the register. Anyone with information is asked to contact Property Crimes at 203-977-4407 or send a confidential text by texting the word StamfordPD and the tip information to 847411 (tip411).

by Kathy Reakes

09/21/2023

Cumberland Salem

Police & Fire

Police Seek Help ID'ing Dead Man In South Jersey

Police Seek Help ID'ing Dead Man In South Jersey

Police Seek Help ID'ing Dead Man In South Jersey A body was found by authorities at a Salvation Army in South Jersey. On Sunday, Sept. 4 at 11:08 a.m., Bridgeton police were dispatched to 29 W. Commerce Street for a male who appeared to be deceased on the property. Bridgeton Fire/EMS responded and the male was pronounced dead a short time later, police said. The male was described as Hispanic, wearing a green shirt, blue jeans, cowboy boots and a brown jacket. The male had a goatee facial hair and appeared to be between 40 and 45 years old. Police were unable to positively identify the male and seek the public's help. Any…

09/05/2023

Cape May

Police & Fire

Woman Hit Child With Skee-Ball At Cape May Arcade: Police

Woman Hit Child With Skee-Ball At Cape May Arcade: Police

Woman Hit Child With Skee-Ball At Cape May Arcade: Police Cape May police seek the public's help in identifying the woman in the white dress. She was involved in a disagreement with another patron of the arcade. As a result, she threw a skee ball striking a child in the back of the head, police said. Click here to see a video of the incident. Anyone with information about the incident or the identity of any of the subjects is encouraged to contact the Cape May Police Department detectives at 609-884-9507.

08/15/2023

Arlington

News

Alert Issued For Missing 3-Year-Old Boy In Southeast DC

Alert Issued For Missing 3-Year-Old Boy In Southeast DC

Alert Issued For Missing 3-Year-Old Boy In Southeast DC Concerns are mounting in Washington, DC after a 3-year-old boy went missing overnight. An alert was issued by the Metropolitan Police Department as they seek the public's assistance in tracking down Michell Edwards, who was reported missing by his family. The child was last seen at approximately 3 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10 in the 5200 block of Fitch Street SE. Edwards was described as having a light complexion with light brown hair in corn rows, and brown eyes. He stands at approximately 3-feet tall and weighs 40 pounds. He was last seen wearing tan shorts, a black shirt, and Navy blue sh…

08/10/2023

Bucks

Police & Fire

These Nine Suspected Killers Are Wanted In Some Of Philadelphia's Most Horrific Murders: DA

These Nine Suspected Killers Are Wanted In Some Of Philadelphia's Most Horrific Murders: DA

These Nine Suspected Killers Are Wanted In Some Of Philadelphia's Most Horrific Murders: DA Authorities in Philadelphia are seeking nine homicide suspects, all on the run since September 2022. One beat his partner's 4-month-old infant. Another victim's charred remains were found by firefighters responding to a vehicle fire. A third fatally shot a city sanitation worker. According to Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, nine dangerous men are on the run, and he's hoping the public can help land them in custody. If you see any of the following individuals, contact the US Marshals Office at 1-877-WANTED-2 (1-877-926-8332), or the Philadelphia Police Department’s crime tip …

by Cecilia Levine

07/16/2023

Hartford

Police & Fire

Woman Brutally Attacked On Bristol Transit Bus, Police Seeking Suspect

Woman Brutally Attacked On Bristol Transit Bus, Police Seeking Suspect

Woman Brutally Attacked On Bristol Transit Bus, Police Seeking Suspect Police in Connecticut are seeking the public's assistance to identify a man who allegedly brutally attacked a woman waiting on a transit bus. The incident took place in Hartford County on Thursday, May 18, at the North Main Street bus stop in Bristol. According to Lt. Geoffrey Lund of the Bristol Police, the woman was violently attacked while waiting on a CT Transit bus. This unprovoked assault occurred while the driver was temporarily out of the bus The victim and suspect were alone, Lund said. The attack occurred at the North Main Street Bristol bus stop in front of M…

by Kathy Reakes

06/27/2023

Ridgefield

Police & Fire

Home Burglary: Police Seek Help In Tracking Down Pair Of Suspects

Home Burglary: Police Seek Help In Tracking Down Pair Of Suspects

Home Burglary: Police Seek Help In Tracking Down Pair Of Suspects Police in Fairfield County are asking the public for any videos they may have to help catch two men who allegedly committed a home burglary. The burglary took place in Ridgefield around 7 p.m., Monday, May 29 on Pinecrest Drive near North Street. According to Capt. Jeff Raines, of the Ridgefield Police, the burglary appeared to involve two men dressed in dark clothing. "We are asking for the public's assistance to check their residential security cameras for any suspicious activity around the above time frame, that may help with identifying the individuals or vehicle used," Raines sa…

by Kathy Reakes

06/05/2023

Prince George's

Schools

Malfunctioning Gun Saves Student Assaulted On School Bus In Prince George's County: Police

Malfunctioning Gun Saves Student Assaulted On School Bus In Prince George's County: Police

Malfunctioning Gun Saves Student Assaulted On School Bus In Prince George's County: Police Backfiring bullets may have saved the life of a Maryland student who was the victim of an assault on a school bus in Prince George’s County. A guardian angel came to the aid of a teen shortly before 5 p.m. on Monday, May 1, when an unruly group boarded a bus in Oxon Hill armed with a handgun and only bad intentions, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. Officials say that as the bus stopped at Iverson Street and Sutler Drive to drop off students, three suspects - at least one of whom had a handgun - came on board and began to attack their victim, who remained on the bus…

05/04/2023

Montgomery MD

News

Police Seek Help Identifying Non-Verbal Man Who Walked Into Montgomery County Hospital

Police Seek Help Identifying Non-Verbal Man Who Walked Into Montgomery County Hospital

Police Seek Help Identifying Non-Verbal Man Who Walked Into Montgomery County Hospital Members of the Montgomery County Department of Police is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a non-verbal man who was wandered into an area hospital on Thursday night. Officials say that he walked into the facility at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 20. The department is now attempting to locate guardians or family members of the man, who was described as being either 5-foot-8 or 5-foot-9. No other descriptive information was provided by the police. Anyone with information regarding the man or his guardians has been asked to contact detectives at the Montgomery Count…

04/21/2023

Nassau

Police & Fire

Know Him? Man Steals BMW Left Running In Front Of Merrick Home

Know Him? Man Steals BMW Left Running In Front Of Merrick Home

Know Him? Man Steals BMW Left Running In Front Of Merrick Home Police on Long Island are seeking help from the public in identifying a man who allegedly stole a BMW X7 that was left running. The incident took place in Nassau County around 7:15 a.m., Wednesday, April 18 on Girard Place in Merrick. According to Nassau County Police detectives, a man was dropped off by a dark gray SUV in front of a Girard Place residence and entered an unoccupied BMW X7 that was left running. The man then fled with the vehicle southbound on Girard Place. A short time later, the BMW was left abandoned and recovered by police in the westbound lane…

by Kathy Reakes

04/20/2023

Middlesex MA

Police & Fire

Malden Man Wanted For Giving 'Adult Consumables' To Underage Youth: Police

Malden Man Wanted For Giving 'Adult Consumables' To Underage Youth: Police

Malden Man Wanted For Giving 'Adult Consumables' To Underage Youth: Police Malden Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who apparently gave "adult consumables" to underage youth. Surveillance footage captured the man giving three young people the items, intended for people 21 and older, that are believed to have been bought from a local retailer, police said on Facebook. ID Wanted: We need the public's assistance to identify the individual in the photograph. CCTV footage allegedly shows... Posted by Malden Police on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Anyone who recognizes the man's photo is asked to contact Malden Police at (781) 397-7171.

by David Cifarelli

04/11/2023

Nassau

News

Criminal Couple: Levittown Duo Fraudulently Claim $112K In Benefits, Lie On Paperwork, DA Says

Criminal Couple: Levittown Duo Fraudulently Claim $112K In Benefits, Lie On Paperwork, DA Says

Criminal Couple: Levittown Duo Fraudulently Claim $112K In Benefits, Lie On Paperwork, DA Says A husband and wife from Long Island are facing more than half a dozen charges after fraudulently collecting $112,000 in public assistance, authorities said. Levittown residents Terry Ann Powell-Bajwa, age 45, and Khurram Bajwa, age 40, were arraigned in Nassau County Court on Thursday, April 6. According to prosecutors, between 2017 and 2021, Powell-Bajway allegedly lied on applications that she submitted to the Nassau County Department of Social Services (NCDSS) and the New York State Health Benefits Exchange (NYSHBE). Among these, authorities report that she falsely listed herself as a s…

by Sophie Grieser

04/07/2023

Norwalk

Police & Fire

Know Them? Norwalk Police Ask Public's Help In Ongoing Investigation

Know Them? Norwalk Police Ask Public's Help In Ongoing Investigation

Know Them? Norwalk Police Ask Public's Help In Ongoing Investigation The Norwalk Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying these individuals and vehicles as part of an ongoing investigation. Please contact the Norwalk PD at 203-854-3180 or by email at dfitzmaurice@norwalkct. Share this story by clicking on the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

by Daily Voice

04/05/2023

Suffolk NY

Police & Fire

Seen ‘Em? Police Seek Duo Who Painted Graffiti On Former Oakdale College Building

Seen ‘Em? Police Seek Duo Who Painted Graffiti On Former Oakdale College Building

Seen ‘Em? Police Seek Duo Who Painted Graffiti On Former Oakdale College Building Police are asking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating two males accused of painting graffiti on a former college building on Long Island. The incident happened at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, in Oakdale, according to Suffolk County Police. Detectives said the suspects were seen tagging the former Dowling College building, located on Idle Hour Boulevard, with words such as “Soul,” “Alone,” and “Love." Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information related to the incident is urge…

by Sophie Grieser

04/02/2023

Dauphin

Schools

Preschooler In Diapers Lost At Intersection, Steelton Police Say

Preschooler In Diapers Lost At Intersection, Steelton Police Say

Preschooler In Diapers Lost At Intersection, Steelton Police Say A three to five year old girl was found all alone wearing nothing but a pink t-shirt and diapers, Steelton Borough Police announced on Thursday, March 30, 2023 around 9:20 a.m. The police were searching for the parent(s) or guardian(s) of the girl who was found near the intersection of Swatara Street and South River Alley in the Borough that morning. They believed she is possibly mixed race. The police also noted that her shirt read "Bestie," she had one hoop earring in her left ear, and was wearing blue hair ties. With the public's help the girl's family was located just befor…

by Jillian Pikora

03/30/2023

Bucks

Police & Fire

60-Something Rounds Fired: Video Shows Philadelphia Shooting That Wounded 3 Teens

60-Something Rounds Fired: Video Shows Philadelphia Shooting That Wounded 3 Teens

60-Something Rounds Fired: Video Shows Philadelphia Shooting That Wounded 3 Teens A newly released video from the Philadelphia Police Department shows four armed gunmen unloading more than 60 rounds in an ambush shooting that injured three teens this week, according to authorities. It happened on Monday, March 20, on the 1500 block of North Frazier Street in Hestonville, the department said. Three teenagers were standing on the street when the four masked suspects emerged from around the corner of Lansdowne Avenue and opened fire, shooting more than 60 rounds in a few seconds, police wrote. The Philadelphia Police Department and the Shooting Investigation Group is…

03/23/2023

Middlesex NJ

News

Wanted Man Sought By South Brunswick Police

Wanted Man Sought By South Brunswick Police

Wanted Man Sought By South Brunswick Police South Brunswick police seek the public's help in finding a wanted man. Adam Zakaria, 25, is 6'0" tall and weighs 180 pounds, police said. Police did not say why Zakaria is wanted but are circulating his photo. Anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts is asked to contact the South Brunswick Police Department at 732-329-4646.

03/22/2023

Atlantic

Police & Fire

Authorities Seek Public's Help ID'ing Human Remains

Authorities Seek Public's Help ID'ing Human Remains

Authorities Seek Public's Help ID'ing Human Remains Authorities are intensifying their hunt for clues in the death of a man in Galloway. The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office seeks the public's help and offered up a few clues like a stud earring and ring. Human remains were recovered in Galloway Township on June 7, 2021, the prosecutor said. The man was between 40 and 60 years old. His height was between 5-foot-5 inches and 5-foot-11 inches. The decedent was found with a metallic ring and single stud earring, silver in color (see images) Stud earringAtlantic County Prosecutor's Office The decedent was found with multiple layers of c…

03/02/2023