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Power Tools

Fairfax, VA
Police & Fire
Work Van Break-In Ends With Arrest After Detectives Nail Suspect In Rose Hill: Police Work Van Break-In Ends With Arrest After Detectives Nail Suspect In Rose Hill: Police
Work Van Break-In Ends With Arrest After Detectives Nail Suspect In Rose Hill: Police Detectives say they nailed down a suspect accused of breaking into a work van and stealing power tools in Virginia. Officers were called to the 4500 block of Roundhill Road in Rose Hill late last month after a suspect forced entry into a van and stole multiple power tools, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. A witness saw the suspect pulling tools from the van and snapped photos of both the man and the vehicle before police arrived, officers said. Detectives reviewed surveillance footage and vehicle information, which led them to identify Jeffrey Kranz, 58, of no fixed addre…

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by Zak Failla
Paterson, NJ
News
Paterson Man Charged In Series Of Lowe’s Theft Ring That Cost Store Nearly $6K, Sheriff Says Paterson Man Charged In Series Of Lowe’s Theft Ring That Cost Store Nearly $6K, Sheriff Says
Paterson Man Charged In Series Of Lowe’s Theft Ring That Cost Store Nearly $6K, Sheriff Says A Paterson man has been charged in connection with a series of organized retail thefts at a Lowe’s Home Improvement store, authorities in Passaic County said. Detectives with the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office charged Luis Germain Diaz, also known as Lamont Holmes, 38, following an investigation into multiple thefts at the Lowe’s located at 265 McLean Boulevard in Paterson, Passaic County Sheriff Thomas Adamo announced Wednesday, Dec. 24. The Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division received information on July 9, from the Lowe’s Organized Retail Crime Unit regarding thefts th…

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by Cecilia Levine
Bethesda, MD
Business
Unpredictable Hedge Trimmer Blades Injure 16 People, Forcing Massive Recall Unpredictable Hedge Trimmer Blades Injure 16 People, Forcing Massive Recall
Unpredictable Hedge Trimmer Blades Injure 16 People, Forcing Massive Recall A popular hedge trimmer is being recalled after blades began turning on without warning, cutting more than a dozen people. Ryobi issued the recall for more than 113,000 24-inch cordless hedge trimmers sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 12. The recall also impacts about 15,000 of the 40-volt trimmers sold in Canada. The tool's blade can activate if either the safety or trigger control is pressed alone, instead of requiring both together. The issue can create a serious injury risk and customers should stop using the trimmers immediatel…

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by Chris Spiker
Baldwin, NY
News
Baldwin Man Ran $40K Home Depot Theft Ring, DA Says Baldwin Man Ran $40K Home Depot Theft Ring, DA Says
Baldwin Man Ran $40K Home Depot Theft Ring, DA Says A Baldwin man is accused of orchestrating a retail theft operation that targeted Home Depot stores across Long Island and New York City. Manooj Heeralall, 55, was indicted on grand larceny and related charges in Nassau County Court on Thursday, March 13, after investigators recovered nearly $40,000 in stolen merchandise from his home and garage, according to the DA’s office. An investigation found that Heeralall recruited several individuals to steal items like circuit breakers, light switches, and power tools between October 2021 and December 2023, prosecutors alleged. The stolen goods ca…

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by Michael Mashburn
North Bergen-Guttenberg, NJ
Police & Fire
North Bergen Pawn Shop Owner Tied To Burglary Of QB Joe Burrow's Home: DOJ North Bergen Pawn Shop Owner Tied To Burglary Of QB Joe Burrow's Home: DOJ
North Bergen Pawn Shop Owner Tied To Burglary Of QB Joe Burrow's Home: DOJ A 43-year-old North Bergen man was arrested and charged this week for serving as a fence for stolen property, including items stolen from the home of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, authorities said. Dimitry Nezhinskiy along with Juan Villar, a New York resident, ran a pawn shop in the Diamond District that worked with South American theft groups, purchasing stolen watches, jewelry and other luxury items and then reselling them in their store, John J. Durham, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York said. Nezhinskiy and Villar regularly served as “fen…

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by Sam Barron
Stony Point, NY
Police & Fire
Copper Pipe Thieves Caught In Action At Stony Point Building, Police Say Copper Pipe Thieves Caught In Action At Stony Point Building, Police Say
Copper Pipe Thieves Caught In Action At Stony Point Building, Police Say Two Hudson Valley men were nabbed while allegedly stealing copper wire and pipes in the basement of a building. The incident occurred in Rockland County around 2:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, at a building on Patriot Hills Drive in Stony Point. According to Lt. Daniel Schoales of the Stony Point Police, officers responding to the building on a suspicious person call could power tools being used inside. The officers, with help from Stony Point Police detectives and Rockland County Sheriff's deputies, were able to call two men out of the building without incident.  …

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by Kathy Reakes
Riverhead, NY
Police & Fire
Holiday Shopping? Suffolk County Police Auction To Include Jewelry, Power Tools, Bicycles, More Holiday Shopping? Suffolk County Police Auction To Include Jewelry, Power Tools, Bicycles, More
Holiday Shopping? Suffolk County Police Auction To Include Jewelry, Power Tools, Bicycles, More Looking to get a jump on your holiday shopping? This former police evidence could make the perfect stocking stuffer. The Suffolk County Police Department will hold its next property auction on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Among the hot items up for grabs, according to the department, are jewelry, televisions, watches, power tools, and electronics. There will also be several bicycles. All of the items were seized by police during criminal investigations and were never claimed once their cases were closed, a department spokesperson told Daily Voice. Wednesday’s auction is free to attend, and no pre-…

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by Michael Mashburn
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Know Them? Duo Wanted For Stealing Power Tools From Long Island Lowe's, Police Say Know Them? Duo Wanted For Stealing Power Tools From Long Island Lowe's, Police Say
Know Them? Duo Wanted For Stealing Power Tools From Long Island Lowe's, Police Say Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a man and a woman who allegedly stole power tools from a Lowe's store. The incident occurred in Medford on Monday, July 15, at the store located at 2796 Route 112. According to Suffolk County Police, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest in the case.  Anyone with information about the incident can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS or online at www.P3Tips.com.  All calls, text messages, a…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lusby, MD
Police & Fire
Power Tool-Wielding Would-Be ATM Burglars Busted After High-Speed Pursuit In Maryland: Sheriff Power Tool-Wielding Would-Be ATM Burglars Busted After High-Speed Pursuit In Maryland: Sheriff
Power Tool-Wielding Would-Be ATM Burglars Busted After High-Speed Pursuit In Maryland: Sheriff Two men who went through great lengths to rob an ATM at a Calvert County CVS store before driving themselves into a corner are facing charges for burglary, according to the sheriff's office. Deputies were called to CVS in the 7900 block of Bayside Road in Chesapeake Beach to probe the forced entry of the store and to investigate the ATM inside, which had been damaged by power tools, officials said on Monday afternoon. Upon arrival, they spotted a vehicle speeding away from the area, and state police troopers with lights and sirens activated attempted to stop District Heights resident Tevin …

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by Zak Failla
Elkton, MD
News
Recall Issued For 1.3M DeWALT Miter Saws Due To Potentially Hazardous Blades, Projectiles Recall Issued For 1.3M DeWALT Miter Saws Due To Potentially Hazardous Blades, Projectiles
Recall Issued For 1.3M DeWalt Miter Saws Due To Potentially Hazardous Blades, Projectiles A national recall of nearly 1.5 million DeWALT power saws has been announced due to potential injury and laceration hazard concerns. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that the company issued a recall of 1,364,000 DeWALT 12-inch sliding compound miter saws due to a rear safety guard that can break or detach, posing an injury hazard due to projectiles that can strike the user and bystanders. There is also a laceration hazard to users who could come into direct contact with the saw blade as a result of the issue. The recall includes DeWALT models DWS779, DWS780, and DHS…

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by Zak Failla
Brookfield, CT
Police & Fire
Know Him? CT State Police Search For Residential Burglary Suspect Know Him? CT State Police Search For Residential Burglary Suspect
Know Him? CT State Police Search For Residential Burglary Suspect Connecticut State Police are asking the public for help identifying a man who broke into a home and stole more than 1,000 in power tools. The burglary took. place on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at a residence in the town of Woodstock in Windham County, state police said. Based upon home security footage, it was determined that the burglary had occurred overnight, at approximately 2:23 a.m. police said. An estimate of more than $1,000 worth of power tools were allegedly taken from the residence by the suspect, they added. Know him?Connecticut State Police Anyone with information is asked to con…

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by Kathy Reakes
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Duo Sought For Allegedly Stealing Items Worth $885 From Suffolk County Home Depot Duo Sought For Allegedly Stealing Items Worth $885 From Suffolk County Home Depot
Duo Sought For Allegedly Stealing Items Worth $885 From Suffolk County Home Depot Authorities are searching for two men accused of stealing power tools worth about $885 from a Long Island store. The two men stole the merchandise from the Home Depot in East Northport at about 3:10 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 2, according to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers. The store is located at 5025 Jericho Turnpike. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.

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by Nicole Valinote
Bethlehem, PA
Police & Fire
Police Seek ID For Suspect Who Stole Tools, Children’s Power Car From Bethlehem Property Police Seek ID For Suspect Who Stole Tools, Children’s Power Car From Bethlehem Property
Police Seek ID For Suspect Who Stole Tools, Children’s Power Car From Bethlehem Property Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a suspect they say stole several tools as well as a children’s toy power car from a property in Bethlehem. The suspect pictured above is accused of stealing several Dewalt power tools from a property on the 300 block of Wyandotte Street sometime Monday, Bethlehem Police said. The suspect also took a children’s power wheel, according to police. Anyone with information about the suspect’s identity is asked to call the BPD tip line at 610-691-6660, email [email protected] or use the Northampton County Non-Emergency line at 610-86…

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by Valerie Musson
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Man, Woman Wanted For Stealing $1,500 Worth Of Items From Long Island Lowe's Man, Woman Wanted For Stealing $1,500 Worth Of Items From Long Island Lowe's
Man, Woman Wanted For Stealing $1,500 Worth Of Items From Long Island Lowe's A man and woman who allegedly stole power tools, gardening tools, a barbecue, an air conditioner and other merchandise worth $1,500 in total from a Long Island Lowe's location are wanted by police.  The incident took place in Commack at 100 North Service Road at approximately 5:25 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14. The man reportedly fled the scene in a dark-colored pickup truck, while Suffolk County Police said the woman drove away in a four-door sedan. Anyone with information that could lead to the two parties' arrest is asked to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers online, via the P3Tips mob…

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by Christina Coulter
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Stealing $935 Of Items At Long Island Lowe's Man Wanted For Stealing $935 Of Items At Long Island Lowe's
Man Wanted For Stealing $935 Of Items At Long Island Lowe's Know him? An alert has been issued by police investigators as they attempt to locate a man who allegedly stole nearly $1,000 worth of tools from a Long Island Lowe’s location last month. According to police, at approximately 10:20 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, a man walked into Lowe’s on the North Service Road in Commack and stole a variety of power tools before fleeing in a dark-colored Jeep. In total, the tools have an estimated value of approximately $935. Anyone with information regarding the suspect, or the shoplifting incident, has been asked to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers by…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
News
Man Wanted For Stealing $935 Of Items At Long Island Lowe's Man Wanted For Stealing $935 Of Items At Long Island Lowe's
Man Wanted For Stealing $935 Of Items At Long Island Lowe's Know him? An alert has been issued by police investigators as they attempt to locate a man who allegedly stole nearly $1,000 worth of tools from a Long Island Lowe’s location last month. According to police, at approximately 10:20 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, a man walked into Lowe’s on the North Service Road in Commack and stole a variety of power tools before fleeing in a dark-colored Jeep. In total, the tools have an estimated value of approximately $935. Anyone with information regarding the suspect, or the shoplifting incident, has been asked to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers by…

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Two Men, Woman Accused Of Stealing $1.5K Worth Of Merchandise From Huntington Home Depot Two Men, Woman Accused Of Stealing $1.5K Worth Of Merchandise From Huntington Home Depot
Two Men, Woman Accused Of Stealing $1.5K Worth Of Merchandise From Huntington Home Depot Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are on the lookout for two men and a woman suspected of stealing merchandise from a Huntington retailer. Police say two men and a woman, pictured above, stole power tools from Home Depot (839 New York Avenue) on Sunday, July 21 around 1:50 p.m. The tools were valued at approximately $1,500, according to police. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for any information that leads to an arrest. To submit an anonymous tip, call 1-800-220-TIPS, text “SCPD” and your message to “CRIMES” (…

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by Valerie Musson
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Duo Accused Of Stealing $2.8K Worth Of Tools, Damaging Vehicle In Ronkonkoma Duo Accused Of Stealing $2.8K Worth Of Tools, Damaging Vehicle In Ronkonkoma
Duo Accused Of Stealing $2.8K Worth Of Tools, Damaging Vehicle In Ronkonkoma Two suspects have been accused of stealing about $2,800 in power tools and damaging a vehicle in Ronkonkoma, police say. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives say that two people broke into two vehicles parked in an Ocean Avenue parking lot in Ronkonkoma on Dec. 27, 2018 around 4 a.m. The stolen tools are reportedly valued at $2,800, and the subjects allegedly caused about $500 in damages to the vehicles. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $5,000 for any information that leads to an arrest. Those who have any informati…

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by Valerie Musson