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From Victim To Defendant: 13-Year-Old Charged In Connection To Albany Shootings From Victim To Defendant: 13-Year-Old Charged In Connection To Albany Shootings
From Victim To Defendant: 13-Year-Old Charged In Connection To Albany Shootings A 13-year-old boy who was injured in a shooting in the region is now charged in connection to the attack as well as a second shooting. Emergency crews in Albany were at around 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, for a shooting in the city’s Arbor Hill neighborhood, near Henry Johnson Boulevard. When they arrived, they found a 13-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound to his leg, according to Albany Police. He was treated at the scene by medics and was taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. An investigation by the agency’s Children and Family Service Unit dete…
Armed Teens Busted For Taking Officers On Pursuit In Carjacked BMW: Baltimore Police Armed Teens Busted For Taking Officers On Pursuit In Carjacked BMW: Baltimore Police
Armed Teens Busted For Taking Officers On Pursuit In Carjacked BMW: Baltimore Police Two teens are facing charges after allegedly stealing a woman's BMW while she was parked in Baltimore, police say. Over the weekend, officers from the Baltimore Police Department were called to investigate a reported carjacking in the 2400 block of Liberty Heights Avenue involving a woman who was targeted by two armed men. The woman said she was parked around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, when the pair approached her BMW, ordered her out of the vehicle and took off in it, though they did not get far. Officers called in a police helicopter, which was quickly about to locate the white BMW …
Teen Who Injured 84-Year-Old At MBTA Station In Boston Held For 60 Days: DA Teen Who Injured 84-Year-Old At MBTA Station In Boston Held For 60 Days: DA
Teen Who Injured 84-Year-Old At MBTA Station In Boston Held For 60 Days: DA A 15-year-old girl who police say injured an 84-year-old man in an attack at an MBTA Station on Tuesday, Nov. 14, has been ordered held for 60 days, authorities said.  The girl, whose name was not released because of her age, was out on $500 bail for a charge of unarmed robbery, the Suffolk County District Attorney said. A judge revoked that bail for 60 days when she was charged with the attack and charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (shod foot) on a person over 65, officials continued.  Police say the girl tripped the 84-year-old man on the upper busway …
Employee Pepper Sprayed During Dollar Store Robbery In Philly, Police Say Employee Pepper Sprayed During Dollar Store Robbery In Philly, Police Say
Employee Pepper Sprayed During Dollar Store Robbery In Philly, Police Say Police in Philadelphia say a group of young people maced a dollar store worker during a robbery on Monday afternoon, Sept. 25.  It happened at a Dollar Tree in Port Richmond, authorities said. Five teens, including two boys and three girls, were also said to be armed with a bat.  Police said they made off with candy and drinks.  The robbery remains under investigation, PPD added. 
Teen Squeegee Worker Convicted Of Killing Man In Baltimore During Dispute Teen Squeegee Worker Convicted Of Killing Man In Baltimore During Dispute
Teen Squeegee Worker Convicted Of Killing Man In Baltimore During Dispute Justice has been served for the family of a man who was gunned down after getting into an argument with squeegee workers in a Baltimore intersection, the state's attorney announced. Tavon Scott, Jr., 16, was convicted on multiple charges for his role in the death of 48-year-old Timothy R. Reynolds in the intersection of Light and Conway streets in July last year. In July last year, Reynolds got into an argument with several squeegee workers at the intersection before he was shot, according to prosecutors. Reynolds could be seen on camera walking away from the group of workers with a baseba…
Body-Cam Footage Released Of Police-Involved Shooting Of Teen In Baltimore Body-Cam Footage Released Of Police-Involved Shooting Of Teen In Baltimore
Body-Cam Footage Released Of Police-Involved Shooting Of Teen In Baltimore The Baltimore Police Department released new body-cam footage worn by an officer who shot a 17-year-old teen last week in the notorious Shipley Hill neighborhood. On Thursday, May 11, police say that Det. Cedric Elleby and his partner approached two teens at approximately 1:30 p.m. stopping to talk with one, later identified as 17-year-old Mekhi Franklin, though as he walked away, the officer spotted a bulge in the teen’s waistband, according to officials. Police Commissioner Michael Harrison and Deputy Commissioner Brian Nadeau release body worn camera video from an... Posted by Balt…
Mall To Reopen After Sunday Shooting In Maryland; Suspect In Custody: Sheriff Mall To Reopen After Sunday Shooting In Maryland; Suspect In Custody: Sheriff
Mall To Reopen After Sunday Shooting In Maryland; Suspect In Custody: Sheriff The St. Charles Towne Center in Waldorf is expected to reopen o Monday after gunshots rang out inside the mall on Sunday afternoon. At approximately 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, members of the Charles County Sheriff’s office were called to investigate reports of gunshots fired inside the mall, allegedly by a group of teenagers. (1/2) Police Activity: Officers on scene at St. Charles Town Center for report of gunshots inside mall. Initial reports indicate a group of teens may have discharged a firearm inside the mall. No reported victims with gunshot wounds as of this time. — Charles Co Sher…
Teen Gang Assault: 5 Suspects Accused Of Repeatedly Beating 16-Year-Old In Ellenville Teen Gang Assault: 5 Suspects Accused Of Repeatedly Beating 16-Year-Old In Ellenville
Teen Gang Assault: 5 Suspects Accused Of Repeatedly Beating 16-Year-Old In Ellenville Five Hudson Valley teens have been charged with allegedly repeatedly beating a 16-year-old causing bleeding from his mouth and nose. The incident took place in Ulster County near the entrance to the Berme Road Park in Ellenville. After the teen was able to break away and run, the five continued to follow him as he fled the park and beat him again at two other locations including at 244 Canal St., said Chief Phillip Mattracion, of the Ellenville Police. Two Good Samaritans stopped and screamed at the attackers, who then fled the scene. The two helpers then transported the victim to get help…
Teen Accused Of Stabbing Child Walking To School Along Dundalk Railroad Tracks Teen Accused Of Stabbing Child Walking To School Along Dundalk Railroad Tracks
Teen Accused Of Stabbing Child Walking To School Along Dundalk Railroad Tracks Baltimore County Police have announced the arrest of a 15-year-old in connection to an attempted murder of a child on a set of railroad tracks in Dundalk back in January. Through surveillance camera footage, police were able to identify the teen as the suspect they believe is responsible for stabbing a child from behind while walking to school, according to the Baltimore County Police Department on Wednesday, March 15. Police say that the incident occurred at the intersection of the Leeway and Yorkway tracks around 7:45 a.m., Friday, Jan 27 in Dundalk.  The victim was reportedly walki…
Unruly Student Causes Chaos At Charles County Middle School, Sheriff Says Unruly Student Causes Chaos At Charles County Middle School, Sheriff Says
Unruly Student Causes Chaos At Charles County Middle School, Sheriff Says The school day got off to a hectic start at the Milton Somers Middle School in Charles County on Thursday morning, officials say. Administrators at the middle school advised School Resource Officers at the beginning of the day on Thursday, March 2, that a fight involving multiple students had just taken place, with at least one continuing to cause trouble in the aftermath of the incident. Officials said that the students were separated, however, one remained defiant, behaving disorderly and refusing to comply with administrators’ demands, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. W…
Five Shot In Jersey City, Teen In Custody Five Shot In Jersey City, Teen In Custody
Five Shot In Jersey City, Teen In Custody Five people were shot in Jersey City in separate incidents on Thursday, Dec. 29, and a 16-year-old boy has been charged in one, authorities said. The first incident happened around 9:30 p.m. when the boy shot a 14-year-old victim in the left thigh at Armstrong Avenue and MLK Drive, city spokesperson Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione said. He was taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The 16-year-old boy was arrested after a foot pursuit and charged with attempted murder and unlawful weapon possession, police said. The second incident occurred around 10:10 p.m. near Bergen a…
Sentencing Postponed For Maryland Teen Who Pleaded Guilty To Killing Israeli Tourist Sentencing Postponed For Maryland Teen Who Pleaded Guilty To Killing Israeli Tourist
Sentencing Postponed For Maryland Teen Who Pleaded Guilty To Killing Israeli Tourist The sentencing for a man who pleaded guilty to killing Israeli tourist Efraim Gordon in 2021 has been postponed, reports CBS News. Omarion Anderson, 18, is one of three suspects accused of killing Gordon, who was visiting Baltimore for a family wedding, on May 3, 2021. Anderson pleaded guilty to first degree murder nearly a year later in May 2022, with his scheduled sentencing becoming postponed due to reported scheduling conflicts with his attorney, continues the outlet. All three of the suspects accused of being involved in Gordon's death were under 18 years old at the time of the murder.…
Know Them? Berks Police Seek Suspected Teen Vandals Know Them? Berks Police Seek Suspected Teen Vandals
Know Them? Berks Police Seek Suspected Teen Vandals Police in Berks County are on the lookout for a group of youths they say vandalized a business over the summer.  The Central Berks Regional Police Department said a group of teens was caught on camera trying to break into Reading Fire Equipment, a firefighting supply business on Perkiomen Avenue in Mount Penn, on July 15.  Investigators said the youths tried removing a metal mesh window cover and also tried to break the window, but were unable to do so.  The boys were westbound on Perkiomen Avenue when they arrived at the store and continued walking west toward Reading after…
Teen Stabbed During Fight Near Upper Darby High School: Police Teen Stabbed During Fight Near Upper Darby High School: Police
Teen Stabbed During Fight Near Upper Darby High School: Police A teenager was stabbed in the face during a fight near Upper Darby High School, authorities said. The after-school fight happened in the parking lot of the Bond Shopping Center on State Road and Lansdowne Avenue around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12, according to Upper Darby police and CBS3. The unidentified victim was being treated at a local hospital, where he is expected to survive, police said. The Upper Darby School District confirmed to several news outlets that the victim was a student at the high school. Police say they have identified a suspect and the incident remains unde…
Teen Charged As Adult In Shooting Death Of William Allen High School Football Player Teen Charged As Adult In Shooting Death Of William Allen High School Football Player
Teen Charged As Adult In Shooting Death Of William Allen High School Football Player A teenager in Lehigh County will be charged as an adult for his role in the shooting death of a William Allen High School football player, authorities said. Elijah Patterson, 16, was arrested on Monday, Sept. 26, and charged with criminal homicide, firearms not to be carried without a license, and possession of a firearm by a minor, in connection with the death of 15-year-old Treshawn Tracy, according to Lehigh County District Attorney Jim Martin and Allentown Police Chief Charles Roca. Officers responding to a report of a shooting at Stevens’ Park located at 630 N. 6th Street, found the bo…
3 Teens Caught After Abandoning Stolen Vehicle In Enfield, Police Say 3 Teens Caught After Abandoning Stolen Vehicle In Enfield, Police Say
3 Teens Caught After Abandoning Stolen Vehicle In Enfield, Police Say Three teenagers were apprehended after they abandoned a stolen SUV in Connecticut and ran into a wooded area, police said. In the early hours of Wednesday, July 27, an officer in Hartford County patrolling the area of Palomba Drive in Enfield saw a Toyota RAV4 leaving the Gale Toyota dealership without headlights on, the Enfield Police Department said.  The officer found that the Toyota had been reported stolen out of the New Haven County town of Hamden, and additional officers responded to the area, police said.  Police attempted to pull the Toyota over, and the vehicle fled the…
'Malachi Was A Kid:' 16-Year-Old Charged With Murder Of DC's Youngest Homicide Victim 'Malachi Was A Kid:' 16-Year-Old Charged With Murder Of DC's Youngest Homicide Victim
'Malachi Was A Kid:' 16-Year-Old Charged With Murder Of DC's Youngest Homicide Victim A 16-year-old has been arrested and charged with the murder of a 15-year-old boy from Washington DC, authorities said.  Malachi Jackson, of Northwest, DC, was shot to death in the 3000 block of 13th Street, Northwest, on the night of April 11, Metropolitan Police said. Police arrested a 16-year-old boy, also of Northwest DC, on Tuesday, May 10, the department said. He has since been charged with first-degree murder. Malachi's death gained media prominence as the youngest DC homicide victim of 2022, according to an article from WUSA9.  "They took my rock from me," Malachi's fathe…
Teen Arraigned On Rape, Burglary Charges For Violent Assault In Suffolk Teen Arraigned On Rape, Burglary Charges For Violent Assault In Suffolk
Teen Arraigned On Rape, Burglary Charges For Violent Assault In Suffolk A 14-year-old on Long Island has been indicted for allegedly viciously attacking and sexually abusing a woman in front of her daughter during a violent burglary, authorities announced. On Tuesday, May 3, Suffolk County DA Raymond Tierney announced the unsealing of an indictment of a teen who has been charged with alleged rape and burglary offenses. Specifically, the teen - whose name has not been released - was charged with: Rape; Criminal sexual act; Two counts of assault; Two counts of burglary; Sexual abuse; Strangulation; Endangering the welfare of a child. According to the indictment…
Teen Sentenced For DWI Crash That Killed Suffern HS Classmate Teen Sentenced For DWI Crash That Killed Suffern HS Classmate
Teen Sentenced For DWI Crash That Killed Suffern HS Classmate An 18-year-old man has been sentenced after he pleaded guilty to 17 charges in a Hudson Valley crash that killed a classmate and seriously injured other passengers in the vehicle. Joseph DeBellis, of Airmont, was sentenced on Tuesday, March 15, to six months of incarceration followed by five years of probation, according to Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh. The crash happened at about 2:50 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2021, on Route 202 in Montebello when DeBellis, then 17, was a Suffern High School student. Earlier report: Girl Killed In Single-Vehicle Rockland Cra…
Fairfield Ludlowe HS Student Accused Of Sending Threatening Texts Fairfield Ludlowe HS Student Accused Of Sending Threatening Texts
Fairfield Ludlowe HS Student Accused Of Sending Threatening Texts A student in Connecticut has been arrested after police say he sent threatening messages. Town of Fairfield Police Department detectives working in collaboration with school safety officers arrested the 15-year-old who attends Fairfield Ludlowe High School on Saturday, March 5 following a lengthy investigation of a veiled threat made to several classmates.  It was reported to police that several students received a threatening text message from an unknown number, according to Fairfield Police.  A subsequent investigation identified the suspect as a student of FLHS.  "Police…
Teens Threaten To Shoot Warren County Vape Shop Workers, Flee With Nearly $1K In Proceeds: PD Teens Threaten To Shoot Warren County Vape Shop Workers, Flee With Nearly $1K In Proceeds: PD
Teens Threaten To Shoot Warren County Vape Shop Workers, Flee With Nearly $1K In Proceeds: PD Two teens were jailed after robbing a Warren County vape shop at gunpoint, authorities said. The 17-year-old boys from Hudson and Monmouth counties walked into Good Guy Vapes on Main Street in Hackettstown and started to asked about different items just before 6:25 p.m. Friday, local police said. The suspects then failed to show identification when trying to purchase the items, authorities said. When a worker asked about being involved in a previous theft from the store, the suspects acted “irate,” and one of them threatened to shoot them with a .22 gun, police said. The workers then back…
14 Vehicles Entered, Loaded Handgun Stolen In CT Town, Police Say 14 Vehicles Entered, Loaded Handgun Stolen In CT Town, Police Say
14 Vehicles Entered, Loaded Handgun Stolen In CT Town, Police Say Police in a Connecticut town are alerting residents after more than a dozen vehicles were illegally entered, and several items were stolen, including a loaded handgun. The Wolcott Police Department in New Haven County reported on Monday, Feb. 7, that 14 vehicles were entered by a group of young people over the past weekend. "It appears that these young criminals have become more emboldened and are now not only entering unlocked vehicles, but are also breaking out windows of vehicles that they find are locked," police said.  The department reported that a homeowner in a town in the are…
Teen Admits To Murdering High School Student Walking Down Westchester Street With Her Sister Teen Admits To Murdering High School Student Walking Down Westchester Street With Her Sister
Teen Admits To Murdering High School Student Walking Down Westchester Street With Her Sister A teenager may spend the rest of his life behind bars after admitting to murdering a high school student who was walking down the street with her 9-year-old sister in Westchester County. Original story - Teen Charged With Murder For Fatally Shooting 18-Year-Old In Westchester Jamir Thompson, now 17, pleaded guilty this week to second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Marilyn Cotto-Montanez as she walked down Morningside Avenue in Yonkers. Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah said that Thompson, who was 15 at the time of the shooting, was firing at another perso…
Man, Teen Wearing Ankle Monitor Arrested In Shooting Of 9-Year-Old Girl In Newark Man, Teen Wearing Ankle Monitor Arrested In Shooting Of 9-Year-Old Girl In Newark
Man, Teen Wearing Ankle Monitor Arrested In Shooting Of 9-Year-Old Girl In Newark A 22-year-old man and 15-year-old girl previously arrested last month in a Newark carjacking were charged in connection with last week's shooting of a 9-year-old girl in Newark. The victim's 16-year-old sister and her 15-year-old friend had gotten into an argument on June 30 around 5:25 p.m., Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. The 15-year-old came into the house on the 400 block of Holiday Court at the Wynona Lipman Gardens Apartment Complex, with a man identified as Nazir Cruz, the director said. Cruz fired a handgun at the victim, her mom, a 19-year-old sibling…
Atlantic City PD: Teenagers Shot Girl, 9 Atlantic City PD: Teenagers Shot Girl, 9
Atlantic City PD: Teenagers Shot Girl, 9 Two teenagers have been been arrested in connection with shooting a girl last month, authorities said. A 9-year-old girl was wounded in the foot by gunfire on Sept. 3 at a home on the 500 block of Indiana Avenue, Atlantic City police said.  The second of two 17-year-old suspects was arrested on Saturday on Arctic Avenue, police said. The Atlantic City teenager also was charged with possessing marijuana. The other youth, from Vineland, already was in custody at Harborfields Youth Detention Facility in Egg Harbor City in connection with another shooting, police said. Both teens were ch…