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Vandal Damages New Shed At Park In Chester: 'Yes, We Are Installing Cameras,' Official Says Vandal Damages New Shed At Park In Chester: 'Yes, We Are Installing Cameras,' Official Says
Vandal Damages New Shed At Park In Chester: 'Yes, We Are Installing Cameras,' Official Says An Orange County town supervisor is condemning an act of vandalism that damaged a brand-new shed at a public park, just days after the community celebrated major upgrades to the facility. Chester Town Supervisor Brandon Holdridge announced the incident on Thursday night, Sept. 18, which happened in the Chester Commons Park.  In a public statement, Holdridge called it a direct attack on efforts to provide residents and youth sports teams with improved facilities.  "This goes directly against all those efforts and goals, especially a week or so after we unveiled our new field/light…
Maryland Home Torched Twice: Cameras Catch Arsonist Running From Burning Building Maryland Home Torched Twice: Cameras Catch Arsonist Running From Burning Building
Maryland Home Torched Twice: Cameras Catch Arsonist Running From Burning Building A Maryland home that went up in flames earlier this year was set on fire again — this time with security cameras catching the arsonist in the act, officials said. The blaze broke out around 1 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23 at a vacant residence on Augustine Herman Highway in Kennedyville, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Security cameras from the Kennedyville Volunteer Fire Company captured a suspect igniting a fire on the outside of the home before bolting from the scene, investigators said. The property, now owned by Francis Bonass, is no stranger to fire crews. Investigators bel…
Monkey-Suit Clad Person Vandalizes Salvation Army Cameras: Chambersburg Police Monkey-Suit Clad Person Vandalizes Salvation Army Cameras: Chambersburg Police
Monkey-Suit Clad Person Vandalizes Salvation Army Cameras: Chambersburg Police A person dressed in a monkey costume spray-painted security cameras at a Salvation Army in Chambersburg early Tuesday, Aug. 19, police announced. The vandalism happened at 4:45 a.m. at the Salvation Army located on the 100 block of Lincoln Way West, according to the Chambersburg Police Department. The person, seen in surveillance footage wearing a monkey suit, is considered a person of interest and may have information relevant to the ongoing investigation, police said. Authorities stressed that the individual is not necessarily a suspect at this time. Anyone with information that could h…
Sketch Released Of Suspect In Jogger Sexual Assault Near Fort Hale Dog Park In New Haven Sketch Released Of Suspect In Jogger Sexual Assault Near Fort Hale Dog Park In New Haven
Sketch Released Of Suspect In Jogger Sexual Assault Near Fort Hale Dog Park In New Haven Police in New Haven have released a sketch of a man they say sexually assaulted a woman while she was jogging on a trail near Fort Hale Dog Park last weekend.  Authorities said the attack happened on a trail south of the park, near Townsend Avenue, between 7:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8.  The victim described the suspect as a man in his late 30s to early 40s, standing about 5-foot-6 to 5-foot-7, with a medium build. Police said he was wearing a blue patterned polo shirt, gray work pants, and brown dress shoes. According to investigators, the man was carrying a silver…
Cat Abandoned Behind Stafford Pet Store With Ant-Covered Food, Woman Charged: Sheriff Cat Abandoned Behind Stafford Pet Store With Ant-Covered Food, Woman Charged: Sheriff
Cat Abandoned Behind Stafford Pet Store With Ant-Covered Food, Woman Charged: Sheriff A scared but unharmed tabby cat was rescued after being abandoned in a carrier near a dumpster behind a pet store in Virginia, authorities said. Around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16, Animal Control officers responded to Pets Plus on Richmond Highway for a report of an abandoned animal, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. When the officer arrived, store staff told her they had found the carrier near the dumpster, containing only a bag of dry food—covered in ants—and a cat now known as “Arkansas.” “Despite being a bit scared, Animal Control Officer Busch confirmed the cat w…
Brentwood Vehicle Arsonist Caught On Neighbor's Surveillance Camera: Reward Offered (VIDEO) Brentwood Vehicle Arsonist Caught On Neighbor's Surveillance Camera: Reward Offered (VIDEO)
Brentwood Vehicle Arsonist Caught On Neighbor's Surveillance Camera: Reward Offered (Video) A vehicle arsonist is on the run after setting a car ablaze in a Long Island neighborhood. The shocking incident–captured by a neighbor's security camera–happened in Brentwood, shortly after 2 a.m. Wednesday, April 23. Video shows a man shrouded in darkness appearing to fidget with the car’s fuel door before the vehicle bursts into flames. The man is then seen running away. Nobody was injured in the ordeal. Police did not speculate on a possible motive for the attack. No suspects had been arrested as of Monday, April 28. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for inform…
Swastika Scratched Into Tesla At Doylestown Gym, Suspect Tracked Down Through Keycard: PD Swastika Scratched Into Tesla At Doylestown Gym, Suspect Tracked Down Through Keycard: PD
Swastika Scratched Into Tesla At Doylestown Gym, Suspect Tracked Down Through Keycard: PD A swastika was scratched into the side of a Tesla SUV parked outside Planet Fitness in Doylestown, and police say the suspect was caught thanks to a gym keycard swipe and Tesla’s built-in security cameras. The vandalism happened on Monday, March 24, while the victim was inside Planet Fitness in Doylestown, according to the Central Bucks Regional Police Department. The victim told police they noticed the damage — a swastika scratched into the side of their white Tesla SUV — after returning home. They then checked the car’s built-in 24-hour security cameras, which captured the incident around…
Children Hid Upstairs Calling 911 As Armed Teens Broke Into Waldorf Home: Sheriff Children Hid Upstairs Calling 911 As Armed Teens Broke Into Waldorf Home: Sheriff
Children Hid Upstairs Calling 911 As Armed Teens Broke Into Waldorf Home: Sheriff A terrifying home invasion in Maryland sent two juveniles scrambling for safety as armed intruders shattered a glass door and barged inside, all while security cameras rolled, officials said. It happened around March 3 in the 11400 block of Leland Place in Waldorf, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Two young residents were upstairs when they heard the break-in, prompting them to frantically call 911 and report that someone had just entered their home. By the time officers arrived, the suspects had already fled. A parent arrived home shortly after and reviewed the home secu…
Temple Hills Arsonist Who Used Explosive Devices During Robberies Faces Life In Prison: Feds Temple Hills Arsonist Who Used Explosive Devices During Robberies Faces Life In Prison: Feds
Temple Hills Arsonist Who Used Explosive Devices During Robberies Faces Life In Prison: Feds A Maryland man has been convicted of using explosives to set fire to 7-Eleven stores in a scheme to rob cash registers and steal from ATMs, federal prosecutors announced. After a five-day trial, a federal jury found Stephen Kennedy, 33, of Temple Hills, guilty of multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit arson, commercial robbery, and carrying an explosive device during a felony, authorities said. Investigators say Kennedy and his co-conspirator, Donnell Kelly, carried out a dangerous plan between January 2021 and January 2022, targeting 7-Eleven locations in Maryland while they were…
Knife Attack Captured On Camera Leads To Conviction: Lancaster DA Knife Attack Captured On Camera Leads To Conviction: Lancaster DA
Knife Attack Captured On Camera Leads To Conviction: Lancaster DA A Salisbury Township man has been sentenced to up to 10 years in state prison for a knife attack in Lancaster captured by Safety Coalition cameras, prosecutors announced on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Robert Burke, 37, of the 5300 block of Mine Road, was sentenced by Judge Dennis Reinaker on Dec. 26 to two to 10 years after pleading guilty to felony aggravated assault, the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office said. Burke was also ordered to pay over $2,400 in restitution for the Feb. 2 attack, during which he slashed the victim with a knife or boxcutter outside a restaurant on the first block …
IT Manager Who Used Low-Tech Hack to Embezzle $2M From Newington Business Going to Prison: Feds IT Manager Who Used Low-Tech Hack to Embezzle $2M From Newington Business Going to Prison: Feds
IT Manager Who Used Low-Tech Hack to Embezzle $2M From Newington Business Going to Prison: Feds A Connecticut man will spend two years in federal prison after stealing nearly $2 million from his employer and dodging hundreds of thousands in taxes over a seven-year scheme, authorities said. Evan Bobzin, 39, of Chester, was sentenced to 24 months behind bars, followed by three years of supervised release, after admitting to embezzling $1.9 million from Hoffman’s Gun Center in Newington, where he worked as head of information technology, according to the US Attorney for Connecticut. Prosecutors said Bobzin used his insider access to methodically steal cash receipts from the store's safe …
Atlantic City Man Who Tossed Scarred Dog Over Humane Society Fence Indicted: Prosecutors Atlantic City Man Who Tossed Scarred Dog Over Humane Society Fence Indicted: Prosecutors
Atlantic City Man Who Tossed Scarred Dog Over Humane Society Fence Indicted: Prosecutors An Atlantic City man was accused of abandoning four dogs by throwing them over a Humane Society fence, authorities said. A grand jury indicted 23-year-old Jahlil McNeal on several counts of animal cruelty, witness tampering, and theft of services, the Atlantic City Prosecutor's Office said in a news release on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The indictment was handed down on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Investigators said McNeal hoisted three pit bull mixes over the fence of the Humane Society of Atlantic County, located off Route 30. Security cameras caught the incident while the ch…
23-Year-Old Pulls Knife On Employees At Inwood Business, Police Say 23-Year-Old Pulls Knife On Employees At Inwood Business, Police Say
23-Year-Old Pulls Knife On Employees At Inwood Business, Police Say A man is facing charges after allegedly pulling a knife on two employees at a Long Island business. The incident happened in Inwood, at the Smoke Bazaar smoke shop on Burnside Avenue, at around 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24. Nassau County Police said 23-year-old Cristhian Reyes got into an argument with two male employees, one 19 and the other 33. The argument escalated and Reyes displayed a knife, “placing them in fear for their safety,” police said. He is also accused of intentionally breaking two of the store's security cameras. Nobody was injured in the ordeal. Reyes, of Island Park, wa…
Man Admits To Embezzling $2M From Newington 'Good Guy' Gun Store: Feds Man Admits To Embezzling $2M From Newington 'Good Guy' Gun Store: Feds
Man Admits To Embezzling $2M From Newington 'Good Guy' Gun Store: Feds A Connecticut man faces more than a decade in prison after he admitted to stealing over $2 million from his former employer, authorities said.  Middlesex County resident Evan Bobzin, age 39, of Chester, pleaded guilty to interstate transmission of stolen money and tax evasion, the US Attorney General for Connecticut said.  Bobzin worked as the head of information technology at Hoffman’s Gun Center in the Hartford County city of Newington. The store also goes by the name Hoffman’s Guns For The Good Guys. The prosecutor said Bobzin stole cash from the 2686 Berlin Turnpike…
Long Island Man Broke Into Jersey Shore Home's Garage, Cut Security Camera Wires: Police Long Island Man Broke Into Jersey Shore Home's Garage, Cut Security Camera Wires: Police
Long Island Man Broke Into Jersey Shore Home's Garage, Cut Security Camera Wires: Police A Long Island man was accused of breaking into a Manasquan home and cutting outdoor security camera wires, authorities said. Thomas Gilmartin of Port Washington, New York, was arrested on Monday, Aug. 5, the Manasquan Borough Police Department said in a news release. Officers responded to a report of someone who broke into the garage of a home on Perrine Boulevard at around 8:02 p.m. Police said the home's back door was kicked in and exterior security camera wires were cut. Several items were also taken from the garage and placed by a side fence. Investigators obtained pictures of the…
Robbers Attempted To Break Into Vehicles, Steal Vespa: Hoboken PD Robbers Attempted To Break Into Vehicles, Steal Vespa: Hoboken PD
Robbers Attempted To Break Into Vehicles, Steal Vespa: Hoboken PD Three people attempted to break into a garage and later steal a Vespa in Hoboken on Thursday, July 11, authorities said. At 9:40 p.m., three people were seen entering a garage on mini-motorcycles, attempting to open the doors of multiple vehicles, a spokeswoman for the Hoboken police said. They were unsuccessful and left, the spokeswoman said. Later that evening, the three suspects attempted to steal a Vespa near the 15th Street and Adams Street but the owner of the vehicle stopped them, authorities said. The Vespa sustained $2,000 in damages, authorities said. Residents and/or businesses …
Masked Teen Fired Gun At Occupied Home In Easton: Investigators Masked Teen Fired Gun At Occupied Home In Easton: Investigators
Masked Teen Fired Gun At Occupied Home In Easton: Investigators A gunman fired multiple rounds into a home in Easton on Monday afternoon, July 1, according to city police.  The shooting happened on the 100 block of South 12th Street around 1:30 p.m., authorities said in a release. There were people inside the home during the incident and investigators believe the residence was specifically targeted.  The gunman, who was masked and wearing dark clothes, fled west on the 1200 block of Spruce Street, according to officials.  The people who were inside the residence "are not cooperating with police," authorities said.  Any area neighbo…
Search For Missing Man Enters Day 6 As Heat Indexes Soar Over 100 Degrees In Loudoun County Search For Missing Man Enters Day 6 As Heat Indexes Soar Over 100 Degrees In Loudoun County
Search For Missing Man Enters Day 6 As Heat Indexes Soar Over 100 Degrees In Loudoun County The search for a vulnerable 78-year-old man is ongoing in Virginia as the region continues to contend with the ongoing heatwave. With temperatures approaching the upper 90s and the heat index possibly hitting 105 degrees, concerns are mounting for Edward Lane, who suffers from dementia and was reported missing on Thursday, June 20 in Loudoun County. ⚠️ An active weather day looms ahead amidst hot temperatures rising into the mid/upper 90s (heat indices of 100-105). A... Posted by US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 He was last seen in the 19…
Smile, You're On Body Camera: TJ Maxx To Equip Employees To Fight Shoplifting Smile, You're On Body Camera: TJ Maxx To Equip Employees To Fight Shoplifting
Smile, You're On Body Camera: TJ Maxx To Equip Employees To Fight Shoplifting To fight the recent rise in shoplifting and retail theft, shoppers could see store security employees wearing body-worn cameras to help catch thieves red-handed.  TJX, the parent company of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Serria, HomeSense, and HomeGoods, said will begin equipping some employees with body-worn cameras similar to those worn by police, the Boston Globe reported. The company started testing the initiative last year.  The company operates nearly 3,400 stores nationwide.  A call to the Framingham, Massachusetts, headquarters of TJX for comment was not immediately r…
Violent Robber Who Preyed On Prostitutes At Secaucus Hotels Captured, Police Say Violent Robber Who Preyed On Prostitutes At Secaucus Hotels Captured, Police Say
Violent Robber Who Preyed On Prostitutes At Secaucus Hotels Captured, Police Say One of two men who forced their way into motel rooms and robbed prostitutes and their customers in Secaucus was seized by police, authorities announced Friday. Kendall Smith, 32, of Jersey City and a second man committed at least three violent robberies beginning May 17 at the La Quinta Hotel, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. Smith and his companion “forced their way into the victims’ hotel room while brandishing knives,” the chief said. “After a struggle, the suspects fled the area with some of the victims’ money, personal belongings and documents.” Two weeks later, they did the …
Video Shows Victim Held In Chokehold, Robbed In Philadelphia: Police Video Shows Victim Held In Chokehold, Robbed In Philadelphia: Police
Video Shows Victim Held In Chokehold, Robbed In Philadelphia: Police Two men are sought by police for an early morning robbery in Philadelphia's Franklinville section, authorities say.  The pictured suspects held a victim in a chokehold and forced him to the ground while taking his money and cellphone, PPD wrote in a release. Investigators said it happened on the 800 block of West Venango Street around 1:30 a.m. on Feb. 5.  Both suspects' faces and the robbery itself were captured by security cameras, detectives said.  Video from PPD.  PhiladelphiaPolice Anyone with information is asked to call PPD at 215-686-8477 or submit an …
Car Burglars Hit 26 Vehicles In Leesburg (VIDEO) Car Burglars Hit 26 Vehicles In Leesburg (VIDEO)
Car Burglars Hit 26 Vehicles In Leesburg (Video) Police in Leesburg are investigating a rash of car thefts, some of which were caught on surveillance footage. The multiple thefts from vehicles and tampering incidents occurred in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Feb. 6, local police said. Of the 26 vehicles involved, 14 were entered and had items taken, police said. None of the entered vehicles were believed to be locked. Items that were taken include a handgun, money, wallet, purse, credit cards, and gift cards. Click here to watch surveillance footage captured. The reported incidents occurred at the following locations. • Artillery …
Suspect In 9-Year-Old's Kidnapping From NY Campground Pleads Not Guilty, Report Says Suspect In 9-Year-Old's Kidnapping From NY Campground Pleads Not Guilty, Report Says
Suspect In 9-Year-Old's Kidnapping From NY Campground Pleads Not Guilty, Report Says The man accused of kidnapping a 9-year-old girl from a New York campground has formally denied any wrongdoing, Albany station WTEN reports.  Saratoga County resident Craig Nelson Ross Jr., age 46, of Milton, pleaded not guilty to nine criminal charges in Saratoga County Court on Friday, Nov. 17, the outlet said. Ross is charged with the following: First-degree kidnapping Four counts of sexual assault Two counts of sexual abuse Endangering the welfare of a child Assault Ross was arrested Monday, Oct. 2, 48 hours after allegedly kidnapping the girl from a campground at Moreau Lake Stat…
Cameras Would Be Required At NY Parks Under New Bill Proposed After Kidnapping Cameras Would Be Required At NY Parks Under New Bill Proposed After Kidnapping
Cameras Would Be Required At NY Parks Under New Bill Proposed After Kidnapping Get ready to smile big on future visits to New York state parks. New legislation introduced by State Sen. Jim Tedisco would require all state parks, campgrounds, and recreational facilities in New York to have security cameras at all entrances and exits. Tedisco, a Republican whose 44th State Senate district represents portions of Saratoga and Schenectady counties, announced the proposal Thursday, Oct. 5 on X, formerly known as Twitter. “We don’t need the state to ‘study’ and ‘review’ the need for security cameras at our state parks and campgrounds, we need them installed as soon as possib…
CT Town Employee Caught Placing Fecal Matter Under Town Hall Door, Police Say CT Town Employee Caught Placing Fecal Matter Under Town Hall Door, Police Say
CT Town Employee Caught Placing Fecal Matter Under Town Hall Door, Police Say A Connecticut man has been charged with breach of peace and criminal mischief after allegedly placing fecal matter under a door at a town hall. Litchfield County resident Christopher Jordano, age 40, of North Canaan was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 6, for the incident that took place in July at the North Canaan Town Hall. According to Connecticut State Police, Jordano allegedly entered the Town Hall building and placed what appeared to be fecal matter underneath a secured office door.  A Town Hall employee, Jordano was captured by security cameras on the premises, state police said. …
NY Bar Hired Bouncer Who Beat Customer To Death Despite History Of Violence, Lawsuit Alleges NY Bar Hired Bouncer Who Beat Customer To Death Despite History Of Violence, Lawsuit Alleges
NY Bar Hired Bouncer Who Beat Customer To Death Despite History Of Violence, Lawsuit Alleges A New York bar bouncer who was convicted of beating a 32-year-old customer to death was hired despite having a “lengthy” criminal history and a propensity for violence, a new lawsuit alleges. In the wrongful death lawsuit, filed in Suffolk County Supreme Court on Wednesday, June 28, the family of Jake Scott alleges that JDC's Tailgaters Sports Bar in Holbrook had a “duty of care” and is liable for his death. Scott, of Centereach, died in September 2022, 11 days after he was savagely beaten by the bar's bouncer, David Cruz. Earlier Report: After Covering Camera, 'Weirdo' Bouncer Beat …
Check Fraud In White Plains Under Investigation By Police Check Fraud In White Plains Under Investigation By Police
Check Fraud In White Plains Under Investigation By Police A police department in Westchester County is giving residents tips to avoid having their mail stolen in light of numerous incidents of check fraud.  The White Plains Police Department is warning residents that checks can be stolen from both personal and US Postal mailboxes and altered, similar to many recent incidents that authorities are currently investigating, police said.  The mail thieves accomplish this by obtaining keys to US Postal mailboxes, or in some cases, placing sticky substances inside mailboxes that will catch mail before it falls. Criminals can then easily grab th…
Stolen Packages: Eastchester Police Give Tips To Protect Against 'Porch Pirates' Stolen Packages: Eastchester Police Give Tips To Protect Against 'Porch Pirates'
Stolen Packages: Eastchester Police Give Tips To Protect Against 'Porch Pirates' A police department in Westchester County is reminding people that the approach of the holiday season also comes with an increase in stolen packages.  According to the Eastchester Police Department, it is common for holiday gifts to be stolen by individuals known as "porch pirates" when they are delivered to a residence when nobody is home.  These "pirates" often drive around neighborhoods looking for packages that have been dropped off on doorsteps and apartment building lobbies, grabbing them, and then leaving the area before they are seen, police said.  For those unable t…
Hit-Run Driver Sends Pedestrian To Hospital In Area, Police Say Hit-Run Driver Sends Pedestrian To Hospital In Area, Police Say
Hit-Run Driver Sends Pedestrian To Hospital In Area, Police Say Police are looking for a man who struck a woman who was getting out of her car, leaving contusions over her body that necessitated hospitalization. According to police, the 38-year-old woman was parked in Kingston in the area of 442 Hasbrouck Ave. when she opened her driver's side door and stepped out at approximately 10:24 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29.  Another vehicle, driving down Hasbrouck Avenue toward O'Reilly Street, allegedly struck her and her vehicle as it passed, and fled the scene, said  Kingston Police. Police said the vehicle was a small dark gray sedan, possible …
Take These Steps To Prevent Thefts From Vehicles, Officials Say Take These Steps To Prevent Thefts From Vehicles, Officials Say
Take These Steps To Prevent Thefts From Vehicles, Officials Say Police agencies in Westchester are urging village residents to lock the doors of their vehicles overnight following a rash of break-ins. Police said that some sticky-fingered suspects got into several unlocked cars earlier this week, prompting them to remind residents of the importance of locking up overnight and keeping valuables out of sight. Tips offered by police to avoid having vehicles broken into include: Never leave keys in the car. Cars have been stolen while warming up in front of homes and while the owner has stopped briefly to mail a letter or buy a newspaper. This also applie…
Woman Fights Off Would-Be Purse Snatcher In Stamford During Broad Daylight Woman Fights Off Would-Be Purse Snatcher In Stamford During Broad Daylight
Woman Fights Off Would-Be Purse Snatcher In Stamford During Broad Daylight A 22-year-old woman managed to fight off a would-be purse-snatcher outside a downtown Stamford bank. According to Stamford Police Sgt. Jennifer Pinto, the woman came out of the Wells Fargo ATM at the corner of Main and Atlantic streets about 4:40 p.m. Monday and was looking at her cell phone when she felt someone trying to pull her purse off her shoulder. The woman turned and saw a teenage male who had grabbed the strap and was trying to get away with the purse. But the woman had other ideas, and pulled back with the tug-of-war moving into the middle of the street, Pinto said.  When the wo…