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88 MPH Police Pursuit Ends In DUI Driver’s Backyard In Stafford: Sheriff 88 MPH Police Pursuit Ends In DUI Driver’s Backyard In Stafford: Sheriff
88 MPH Police Pursuit Ends In DUI Driver’s Backyard In Stafford: Sheriff A Stafford County man took the phrase “home safe” a little too literally after a high-speed chase ended in his own backyard, authorities said. Kenneth Jones, 26, of Stafford, was arrested early Wednesday morning after allegedly leading deputies on a wild pursuit that ended with him plowing through his neighbors’ yards and crashing near his home, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office said. Around 12:15 a.m. on July 9, a deputy was heading southbound on Deacon Road when he clocked a Dodge Dart speeding north at 77 mph in a 45 mph zone.  When the deputy tried to stop the car, the driver h…
Maplewood Man At Large After Torching NYPD Vehicles: Police Maplewood Man At Large After Torching NYPD Vehicles: Police
Maplewood Man At Large After Torching Nypd Vehicles: Police A 21-year-old Maplewood man is wanted by New York City police after he damaged 11 NYPD vehicles by lighting them on fire, authorities said. On Thursday, June 12, at 1 a.m., Jakhi Lodgson-McCray climbed over a gate and entered a parking parking lot at the 83rd Precinct in Bushwick, ABC7 reported. He placed fire starters on the windshields, hoods and tires of the vehicles, starting a fire, damaging 11 vehicles, ABC7 said. This is not Lodgson-McCray's first brush with the law, having been arrested at several pro-Palestinian protests and causing $1,000 worth of damage to a statue at Columbia Un…
Fourth Teen Charged In $100K Tarrytown Lighthouse Arson Spree In Westchester (UPDATE) Fourth Teen Charged In $100K Tarrytown Lighthouse Arson Spree In Westchester (UPDATE)
Fourth Teen Charged In $100K Tarrytown Lighthouse Arson Spree In Westchester (Update) This story has been updated.  Four teens have been charged and a fourth is being sought after a weekend arson and vandalism spree caused heavy damage to the historic Tarrytown Lighthouse in Westchester County, police said.  The arrests were announced Friday, June 6, by Westchester County Police, who said two suspects—Elvin Ayavaca, 18, of White Plains, and Richard Barrero, 19, of Harrison—were arraigned in Sleepy Hollow Village Court.  Each is charged with three felonies: third-degree arson, third-degree burglary, and second-degree criminal mischief.  A third suspect, …
New Footage Shows 4 Suspects In Tarrytown Lighthouse Arson Case (UPDATE) New Footage Shows 4 Suspects In Tarrytown Lighthouse Arson Case (UPDATE)
New Footage Shows 4 Suspects In Tarrytown Lighthouse Arson Case (Update) Westchester County Police have released surveillance images of four people believed to be connected to the arson fire and vandalism that severely damaged the historic Tarrytown Lighthouse over the weekend. In an update on Tuesday, June 3, police asked for the public’s help in identifying the four persons of interest. The photos, which show the suspects near the scene, were made public as part of the ongoing investigation.  The blaze and destruction were discovered by a Westchester County Parks employee around 9:40 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, who arrived at the site to find smoke, shatter…
Arson, Vandalism At Historic Lighthouse In Sleepy Hollow Prompts Investigation Arson, Vandalism At Historic Lighthouse In Sleepy Hollow Prompts Investigation
Arson, Vandalism At Historic Lighthouse In Sleepy Hollow Prompts Investigation An arson fire and extensive vandalism at a historic Westchester County lighthouse have prompted a major police investigation.  The damage, discovered around 9:40 a.m. Saturday, May 31 by a Westchester County Parks employee, included a smoke condition inside the lighthouse, multiple broken windows, and the destruction of several historically significant items. The employee immediately notified authorities upon arriving at the site, Westchester County Police announced on Monday, June 2.  Sleepy Hollow Police and fire departments quickly responded and extinguished a small fire inside…
Teen Was Behind Hate-Fueled Graffiti At Yorktown Parks, Police Say (UPDATE) Teen Was Behind Hate-Fueled Graffiti At Yorktown Parks, Police Say (UPDATE)
Teen Was Behind Hate-Fueled Graffiti At Yorktown Parks, Police Say (Update) Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with the racist, anti-Semitic, and homophobic graffiti discovered at two public parks in Westchester over the weekend, police said.  The boy's arrest was announced on Friday, May 16, and was made in connection to the discovery of offensive graffiti on Sunday, May 11, at both Patriot Skate Park and the Jack DeVito Veterans Memorial Track in Yorktown, according to the Yorktown Police Department.  According to police, the vandalism included racial slurs, homophobic and anti-Semitic messages, and profane images, scrawled across town…
Anti-Semitic, Racist Graffiti Found At Public Parks In Yorktown: Officials Anti-Semitic, Racist Graffiti Found At Public Parks In Yorktown: Officials
Anti-Semitic, Racist Graffiti Found At Public Parks In Yorktown: Officials Police in Westchester are investigating the discovery of anti-Semitic, racist, and homophobic graffiti at two public locations over the weekend, town officials said.  The vandalism was found on Sunday, May 11, at both the Jack DeVito Veterans Memorial Track & Field and the Patriot Skate Park in Yorktown, according to a joint announcement from the Yorktown Police Department and Town Supervisor Ed Lachterman on Monday, May 12.  The graffiti included hate-filled language and profane images, with the skate park targeted by anti-Semitic, racist, and homophobic slurs, and the track …
'Burn That Sh—!' DC Protester Who Torched American Flag Learns Fate In Court 'Burn That Sh—!' DC Protester Who Torched American Flag Learns Fate In Court
'Burn That Sh—!' DC Protester Who Torched American Flag Learns Fate In Court He doused it in lighter fluid. He set it on fire. He yelled for a better lighter. Now, he’s learning his fate. A North Carolina man who sparked outrage by burning an American flag during a demonstration outside Union Station in Washington, DC has been sentenced, federal prosecutors announced. Michael Snow Jr., 25, of Durham, was sentenced to four months of probation, 40 hours of community service, and ordered to pay $525 in restitution after pleading guilty to destruction of government property. The incident happened on July 24, 2024, when protesters gathered in Columbus Circle in front o…
Plainville Middle School Student Hospitalized, Charged After TikTok Laptop Fire Stunt: Police Plainville Middle School Student Hospitalized, Charged After TikTok Laptop Fire Stunt: Police
Plainville Middle School Student Hospitalized, Charged After TikTok Laptop Fire Stunt: Police A Connecticut middle school student who was hospitalized for smoke inhalation has now been charged with intentionally setting the laptop fire that led to the emergency, authorities said. Plainville firefighters responded to the Middle School of Plainville on Thursday, May 8, around 10:15 a.m., after a school-issued laptop began smoking. The school was evacuated, but students were later allowed to return once the building was deemed safe, Plainville police said.  The teen was reportedly following a social media trend called the "Chromebook Challenge" when he stuck scissors into the mac…
Explosive Device Ignited In Chapel Lands Mahanoy City Man In Schuylkill County Prison: Police Explosive Device Ignited In Chapel Lands Mahanoy City Man In Schuylkill County Prison: Police
Explosive Device Ignited In Chapel Lands Mahanoy City Man In Schuylkill County Prison: Police A Mahanoy City man is facing a slate of felony charges after allegedly setting off an explosive device inside a chapel, police announced on Tuesday, May 7. Kyle Joseph Kuczynski, 32, is accused of igniting the device inside St. Teresa of Calcutta Rectory on the night of Monday, May 6, according to the Mahanoy City Police Department. Officers took him into custody later that evening on a county bench warrant. Court records show Kuczynski is charged with: Felony Ethnic Intimidation. Felony Arson Endangering Property—Reckless Endangerment of Inhabited Buildings. Felony Reckless Burning or Ex…
Possible Stalker Who Crashed Into Jennifer Aniston's Front Gate Posted Online About Her Possible Stalker Who Crashed Into Jennifer Aniston's Front Gate Posted Online About Her
Possible Stalker Who Crashed Into Jennifer Aniston's Front Gate Posted Online About Her A man who drove through the front gate of actress Jennifer Aniston’s residence in Los Angeles posted numerous times about her online, and police are reportedly investigating it as a possible stalking incident. According to authorities, the incident occurred around 12:20 p.m. local time Monday afternoon, May 5, in Bel Air. He was held at the scene by a private security guard, who removed him from the vehicle until law enforcement arrived, according to ABC 7 Los Angeles. Los Angeles Police say the 56-year-old Friends star was inside her residence during the incident. On Tuesday, May 6,…
90 Burglaries, 230 Charges: Serial NJ Burglar Busted, Brick Police Say 90 Burglaries, 230 Charges: Serial NJ Burglar Busted, Brick Police Say
90 Burglaries, 230 Charges: Serial NJ Burglar Busted, Brick Police Say A Berkeley Township man has been arrested and hit with more than 200 charges after committing more than 90 burglaries in Monmouth and Ocean counties, authorities said. Between December 2024 and January 2025, officers investigated 40 burglaries committed at the CubeSmart storage facility off Route 70, Brick Township police said. The suspect, later identified as Craig Orler, cut through a fence and used bolt cutters to access the storage unit, police said. Items stolen included an ATV, a motorcycle, car parts, a car engine and various personal items, police said. Orler was selling the items …
Fireworks, Flames, Burnouts: Crowd Takes Over Fairfield Stop & Shop Parking Lot Fireworks, Flames, Burnouts: Crowd Takes Over Fairfield Stop & Shop Parking Lot
Fireworks, Flames, Burnouts: Crowd Takes Over Fairfield Stop & Shop Parking Lot A video posted online allegedly shows people setting a fire and performing burnouts after taking over the parking lot of a Connecticut grocery store late last week. Now, police are asking for the public’s help identifying those involved. An officer witnessed the parking lot takeover at the Stop & Shop on Villa Avenue in Fairfield just before 11 p.m. on Friday, May 2, according to authorities. However, officers could not immediately intervene because other units were responding to higher-priority 911 calls, Fairfield police said Monday. "As there was no active threat to the public, the …
(Watch) Mob Surrounds Ansonia Police SUV During Ansonia Street Takeover, Attack Cruiser (Watch) Mob Surrounds Ansonia Police SUV During Ansonia Street Takeover, Attack Cruiser
(Watch) Mob Surrounds Ansonia Police SUV During Ansonia Street Takeover, Attack Cruiser A police officer found himself surrounded and under siege after responding to a chaotic street takeover over the weekend, with their cruiser being damaged as partiers jumped on the hood and smashed the windshield with a traffic cone.  Police said they received multiple calls about fireworks and reckless driving near Wakelee Avenue and Franklin Street in Ansonia on Saturday night, April 26. When the first officer got there, he saw a crowd of between 50 and 100 people blocking the road, with cars spinning out and driving dangerously, police said.  A police dashcam video shows d…
Tesla Vandal Leaves $23K In Damages To 5 Vehicles At Roosevelt Field Mall, Police Say Tesla Vandal Leaves $23K In Damages To 5 Vehicles At Roosevelt Field Mall, Police Say
Tesla Vandal Leaves $23K In Damages To 5 Vehicles At Roosevelt Field Mall, Police Say An 83-year-old man left thousands of dollars in damages in his wake following a Tesla vandalism spree at a Long Island shopping mall, police said. Victor Divergilio, of East Garden City, was arrested in connection with the alleged spree, which occurred in the parking lot of the Roosevelt Field Mall shortly before 2 p.m. Sunday, April 20. An investigation found that Divergilio entered the parking lot, walked alongside five brand new Tesla vehicles, and used a sharp object to leave deep scratches on them, Nassau County Police said. The spree caused approximately $23,000 worth of damage to t…
Woman Smashes Windshields, Speeds Away With Kids In Car After Fight In Ledyard: Police Woman Smashes Windshields, Speeds Away With Kids In Car After Fight In Ledyard: Police
Woman Smashes Windshields, Speeds Away With Kids In Car After Fight In Ledyard: Police A late-night argument in Ledyard ended with broken glass, a frantic search, and multiple charges, police said. Sharandah Dockery, 33, of New London, was arrested after the incident around 11:45 p.m. Sunday, April 20, according to authorities. Officers responded to a home in Ledyard after a woman reported that Dockery had "smashed the front and rear windshield out" of her vehicle during a heated argument, police said. The woman told officers the dispute escalated before Dockery took her children and drove off. She also said Dockery "was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage" before l…
Vandals Break Into Virginia Zoo, Trash Exhibits, Terrify Animals With Joyride (VIDEO) Vandals Break Into Virginia Zoo, Trash Exhibits, Terrify Animals With Joyride (VIDEO)
Vandals Break Into Virginia Zoo, Trash Exhibits, Terrify Animals With Joyride (Video) A pack of late-night vandals broke into a Northern Virginia zoo, damaged animal enclosures, and took work vehicles for a joyride — all while terrifying the animals, officials said. The chaos unfolded overnight on Tuesday, April 15, at the NOVA Wild Zoo, a popular family destination in Fairfax County. According to zoo management, several people forced their way into the park, caused damage to multiple exhibits, and even got into the capybara enclosure. The intruders then took work vehicles and rode recklessly through the property. Staff returned to find the aftermath — broken fencing, trash…
How Crappy: Inmate Vandalized Toilets At Saratoga County Jail, Police Say How Crappy: Inmate Vandalized Toilets At Saratoga County Jail, Police Say
How Crappy: Inmate Vandalized Toilets At Saratoga County Jail, Police Say A criminal defendant is accused of vandalizing multiple toilets at a Capital Region jail. Michael Vinciguerra Jr., 32, of Burnt Hills, was re-arrested Wednesday, April 9, for alleged vandalism that occurred at the Saratoga County jail in Ballston Spa. An investigation found that Vinciguerra, who was being held at the jail pending a criminal case, purposely damaged toilets on three different occasions in February and March, according to sheriff’s officials. The cost of repairs exceeded $1,500. Vinciguerra was arraigned in the Milton Town Court and returned to the Saratoga County jail while …
Virginia Protester Who Painted ‘HAMAS IS COMIN’ On Union Station Statue Sentenced In DC Virginia Protester Who Painted ‘HAMAS IS COMIN’ On Union Station Statue Sentenced In DC
Virginia Protester Who Painted ‘Hamas IS Comin’ On Union Station Statue Sentenced In DC A Virginia man who defaced a federal monument in Washington, DC, with a pro-Hamas message during a protest outside Union Station is heading to prison for a short stay, according to federal officials. Zaid Mohammed Mahdawi, 26, of Richmond, was sentenced on Friday, April 4, to 10 days in federal prison and six months of supervised release after pleading guilty to destruction of government property, the US Attorney’s Office for DC announced. The incident happened on July 24, 2024, during a protest rally at Columbus Circle.  Around 3:30 p.m., Mahdawi climbed onto the Columbus statue and …
Layoffs Hit Pandemic-Era Heights As Musk Slashes Federal Jobs, Trump's Widespread Tariffs Begin Layoffs Hit Pandemic-Era Heights As Musk Slashes Federal Jobs, Trump's Widespread Tariffs Begin
Layoffs Hit Pandemic-Era Heights As Musk Slashes Federal Jobs, Trump's Widespread Tariffs Begin The US saw one of its largest waves of layoffs in decades, fueled by billionaire Elon Musk's efforts to purge the federal government, as markets fear the financial impacts of President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs. US employers announced 275,240 job cuts in March, outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas said on Thursday, Apr. 3. That's the third-highest monthly amount since Challenger began tracking layoffs in 1989, only surpassed by the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in April and May of 2020. So far in 2025, employers have announced 497,052 job cuts — the highe…
Tesla Misses The Mark: Car Deliveries Fall Short As Elon Musk Loses Key Political Fight Tesla Misses The Mark: Car Deliveries Fall Short As Elon Musk Loses Key Political Fight
Tesla Misses The Mark: Car Deliveries Fall Short As Elon Musk Loses Key Political Fight Tesla has delivered significantly fewer vehicles to start 2025 amid its biggest sales drop in years, as the company led by billionaire Elon Musk faces massive protests, boycotts, and production delays. Tesla reported 336,681 vehicle deliveries worldwide in the first quarter of 2025, the electric automaker said in a news release on Wednesday, April 2. Those deliveries are down 13% from 386,810 vehicles in the first quarter of 2024. The Austin, Texas-based company blamed the shortfall on upgrades to manufacturing facilities. "While the changeover of Model Y lines across a…
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…
Elon Musk Says Tesla Vandalism Linked To Trans Activism Following Daughter’s Public Criticism Elon Musk Says Tesla Vandalism Linked To Trans Activism Following Daughter’s Public Criticism
Elon Musk Says Tesla Vandalism Linked To Trans Activism Following Daughter’s Public Criticism The same day that his trans daughter slammed him in a magazine interview, Elon Musk is linking the national spree of vandalism against Tesla cars and dealerships to trans activists.  The billionaire tech mogul, now a central figure in former President Donald Trump’s fight against the bureaucratic state, took to X to amplify posts alleging that most suspects arrested in connection with the attacks are trans or nonbinary.  What are the statistics on trans violence?The probability of a trans person being violent appears to be vastly higher than non-trans. Hormone injections cause …
Swastikas Discovered At PWC Schools In Separate Vandalism Cases, Police Say Swastikas Discovered At PWC Schools In Separate Vandalism Cases, Police Say
Swastikas Discovered At PWC Schools In Separate Vandalism Cases, Police Say Police in Prince William County are investigating multiple incidents of vandalism involving swastikas and other offensive drawings at two local schools, authorities announced. The latest act of vandalism was reported on Wednesday, March 19, at Ronald Reagan Middle School in Haymarket, marking the second incident in the building in less than a week, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Investigators say a school resource officer was notified around 7:57 a.m. that a swastika and derogatory language had been drawn on a bathroom stall. A similar act of vandalism was reporte…
Rioter Who Spray-Painted Pro-Gaza Graffiti In DC Learns Fate In Court Rioter Who Spray-Painted Pro-Gaza Graffiti In DC Learns Fate In Court
Rioter Who Spray-Painted Pro-Gaza Graffiti In DC Learns Fate In Court A Baltimore County woman who was caught on video spray-painting pro-Gaza graffiti on federal property outside Union Station in DC will avoid jail time after being sentenced to probation, officials announced. Isabella Giordano, 21, of Towson, was sentenced Wednesday, March 19, to six months of probation and ordered to pay $500 in restitution after pleading guilty to destruction of government property, according to the US Attorney’s Office. From about 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. on July 24, 2024, demonstrators who had gathered in Columbus Circle pulled down flags affixed to the flagpoles; burned flag…
Meriden Man Vandalized Columbus Statue, Stole POW Flag, Cut Down American Flags: Police Meriden Man Vandalized Columbus Statue, Stole POW Flag, Cut Down American Flags: Police
Meriden Man Vandalized Columbus Statue, Stole POW Flag, Cut Down American Flags: Police A Connecticut man has been arrested and charged with vandalizing a Christopher Columbus monument in Meriden last month, authorities said. Marco Mejil Jr., 30, of Meriden, turned himself in to police on Tuesday, March 18, after a warrant was issued for his arrest, authorities said. The investigation began after officers responded to reports of vandalism near East Main Street and Broad Street on Feb. 25, where a statue of Christopher Columbus had been covered in graffiti. Officers also found a flagpole snapped in half, ropes cut, a POW flag stolen, and multiple American flags missing, Meriden…
Teen Caught Red (And White) Handed In Burke Graffiti Spree, Police Say Teen Caught Red (And White) Handed In Burke Graffiti Spree, Police Say
Teen Caught Red (And White) Handed In Burke Graffiti Spree, Police Say A teenager with a knack for destruction is facing criminal charges after officers caught him red handed vandalizing property in Virginia, authorities said. Fairfax County police say the 16-year-old suspect is responsible for more than 50 incidents of graffiti and property damage targeting businesses and personal property across the West Springfield District. The investigation began on the morning of Wednesday, March 12, when officers were called to the 6000 block of Burke Centre Parkway after reports of hate-based graffiti appearing on multiple properties. Fairfax County Police Dep…
Reddit-Fueled Curiosity Lands Duo In Hot Water After Trespass at Former Vonage HQ: Cops Reddit-Fueled Curiosity Lands Duo In Hot Water After Trespass at Former Vonage HQ: Cops
Reddit-Fueled Curiosity Lands Duo In Hot Water After Trespass at Former Vonage HQ: Cops A late-night adventure turned into a brush with the law for two young explorers caught trespassing at the former Vonage headquarters in Holmdel, apparently all because of a Reddit post. Alexis L. Prager, 22, of Holmdel, and Aaron M. Olmeda, 21, of Point Pleasant, were charged with defiant trespass after police found them on the abandoned property at 23 Main St. around 2:19 a.m. on Dec. 4, 2024, according to Holmdel Township police paperwork. The duo's misadventure, which was first reported by Transparency Bodycam, unraveled when Patrolman Robert Lambe spotted Olmeda’s empty 2008 Honda Accor…
Vandals Smash Windows On 15 Cars Overnight In Clifton: Cops Vandals Smash Windows On 15 Cars Overnight In Clifton: Cops
Vandals Smash Windows On 15 Cars Overnight In Clifton: Cops Police are investigating after at least 15 cars were found with shattered windows in Clifton overnight Monday, March 3 into Tuesday, March 4, police said. While many of the vehicles did not contain valuables, windows were still broken, and no items were taken from most of the cars, all of which were in the Lakeview section, Lt. Robert Anderson said. Detectives are actively investigating the incidents and are asking residents with home security cameras to check for suspicious persons or activity that may have been captured overnight, Anderson said. "As always, remain vigilant and report sus…
Norwich Man Spray-Painted Swastikas In Multiple Locations: Police Norwich Man Spray-Painted Swastikas In Multiple Locations: Police
Norwich Man Spray-Painted Swastikas In Multiple Locations: Police Two weeks after "offensive graffiti" was found in four locations around a Connecticut city, police say they have arrested the man responsible. David Dionne, 40, was arrested after police identified him through surveillance footage from areas where four large swastikas were found on Feb. 21 in Norwich’s west end, authorities said. Related: Swastikas Spray-Painted on Norwich Street, Overpass Investigators believe the Norwich man is solely responsible for the vandalism. The largest of the four swastikas was found at the intersection of Old Salem Road and Route 82, with President Donald Trump…
Apartment Arsonist Damaged Sprinkler At YMCA: Maryland Fire Marshal Apartment Arsonist Damaged Sprinkler At YMCA: Maryland Fire Marshal
Apartment Arsonist Damaged Sprinkler At YMCA: Maryland Fire Marshal A Maryland man already jailed for arson is facing new charges after investigators say he intentionally damaged a fire sprinkler at the YMCA where he was living, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage. Donald Lee Martin Jr., of Cumberland, was served a criminal summons at the Allegany County Detention Center, where he remains held without bond, the Maryland State Fire Marshal announced on Tuesday, March 4. The charges stem from an incident on Saturday, Feb. 15, when staff at the Cumberland YMCA reported that Martin deliberately damaged a fire sprinkler in a stairwell.  The vand…