Lexington Park Man Avoids Life Sentence After Brutal Stabbing Of Former Partner: Prosecutors Lexington Park Man Avoids Life Sentence After Brutal Stabbing Of Former Partner: Prosecutors
Lexington Park Man Avoids Life Sentence After Brutal Stabbing Of Former Partner: Prosecutors A Maryland man who slashed his former partner’s neck in a violent domestic stabbing will spend decades in prison — but he avoided a full life sentence, authorities announced. John Otha Dickens Jr., 35, of Lexington Park, was sentenced to life in prison with all but 58 years active after being convicted of multiple domestic violence charges stemming from two separate incidents involving the same person. Prosecutors say Dickens stabbed his ex in the neck during a domestic dispute on Feb. 13, 2023, leaving her with life-threatening injuries that required emergency medical care. At the time, D…
US Attorney Almost Murdered By Previously Deported Felon Outside Albany Hotel, DA Says US Attorney Almost Murdered By Previously Deported Felon Outside Albany Hotel, DA Says
US Attorney Almost Murdered By Previously Deported Felon Outside Albany Hotel, DA Says A man is facing attempted murder charges after allegedly trying to attack US Attorney John Sarcone in upstate New York. Saul Morales-Garcia, 41, was arraigned in Albany County Court on Wednesday, June 18, hours after he allegedly attacked Sarcone, the US Attorney for the Northern District of New York, outside an Albany hotel, a spokesperson for the district attorney’s office told Daily Voice. Morales-Garcia, who is in the country illegally, made aggressive advances toward Sarcone with a knife and motioned as if suggesting he would cut Sarcone’s throat, Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple told…
Police Chief Outraged After Teen Stabbing Suspect Released On Home Monitoring In Watervliet Police Chief Outraged After Teen Stabbing Suspect Released On Home Monitoring In Watervliet
Police Chief Outraged After Teen Stabbing Suspect Released On Home Monitoring In Watervliet A top cop in the Capital Region is not happy after a teenage stabbing suspect was freed while her case proceeds. The Albany County incident happened in Watervliet, near 13th Street and 2nd Avenue, at around 4 p.m. Thursday, June 12. Officers responding to reports of a large fight found two juveniles, one suffering from multiple stab wounds and another who had been pepper sprayed. Both victims were taken to the hospital, and the stabbing victim is expected to recover, police said. Following an investigation, detectives determined that a 14-year-old girl had attacked the victim with a knife …
‘Gallons Of Gas’: Family Recounts Terror In Perth Amboy Arson Attack That Left Mom, Son In ICU ‘Gallons Of Gas’: Family Recounts Terror In Perth Amboy Arson Attack That Left Mom, Son In ICU
‘Gallons Of Gas’: Family Recounts Terror In Perth Amboy Arson Attack That Left Mom, Son In ICU New and heartbreaking details have emerged about the horrific arson attack that left five family members hospitalized in New Jersey. The blaze broke out around 10:09 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, at a home on Prospect Street in Perth Amboy, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Perth Amboy Police Chief Larry Cattano said. Authorities say Gerardo Rosario-Vasquez, 46, broke into the home carrying gallons of gasoline and intentionally set it ablaze. He has since been charged with attempted murder, aggravated arson, and home invasion. He remains hospitalized at St. Barnabas in Livingston.…
Lyft Driver Heard Sex Offender Loading Bullets Into Mag Before North Arlington Standoff: Cops Lyft Driver Heard Sex Offender Loading Bullets Into Mag Before North Arlington Standoff: Cops
Lyft Driver Heard Sex Offender Loading Bullets Into Mag Before North Arlington Standoff: Cops Authorities have released new details in the police-involved shooting of a suspected carjacker whose violent rampage stretched across North Jersey. Emmanuel Etienne, 42, a registered sex offender from Bayonne, was identified Monday, June 16, by Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella as the suspect behind the incident, which began in Kearny and ended in North Arlington on Saturday, June 14. According to the criminal complaint, the victim — a Lyft driver in a gray 2012 Honda Accord — picked up Etienne at an address in Bloomfield, with a destination of Jersey City. When the driver arrived, he …
Man Stabs Victim In Neck With Kitchen Knife At BJ's Parking Lot In Yorktown: Police Man Stabs Victim In Neck With Kitchen Knife At BJ's Parking Lot In Yorktown: Police
Man Stabs Victim In Neck With Kitchen Knife At BJ's Parking Lot In Yorktown: Police A 26-year-old man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing another person in the neck during a violent confrontation at a BJ's parking lot in Westchester, police said. The incident occurred around 11:25 a.m. on Sunday, June 15, in the BJ's Wholesale Club parking lot at 3303 Crompond Rd., the Yorktown Police Department announced on Monday, June 16.  Officers said they responded to a 911 call reporting that a person had been stabbed in the neck with a knife. When police arrived, they found a suspect—later identified as Jared Hunter Alongi, of Yorktown—…
Perth Amboy Arsonist Set Fire With Infant Inside Home: Middlesex County Prosecutor Perth Amboy Arsonist Set Fire With Infant Inside Home: Middlesex County Prosecutor
Perth Amboy Arsonist Set Fire With Infant Inside Home: Middlesex County Prosecutor A 46-year-old Perth Amboy man was arrested and charged on Friday, June 13, with setting a fire inside a home with five people, including an infant, authorities said. On Tuesday, June 10, at 10:09 p.m., first responders responded to a blaze on Prospect Street, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Perth Amboy Police Chief Larry Cattano said. Five people, a 25-year-old man, 25-year-old woman, 29-year- old man, 49-year-old woman and a 2-month-old infant girl, were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of burns and smoke inhalation, authorities said. An investigation determi…
Arsonist Arrested After Infant, 4 Others Seriously Burned In Perth Amboy Fire: Prosecutor Arsonist Arrested After Infant, 4 Others Seriously Burned In Perth Amboy Fire: Prosecutor
Arsonist Arrested After Infant, 4 Others Seriously Burned In Perth Amboy Fire: Prosecutor A Perth Amboy man has been charged with arson and attempted murder after allegedly setting fire to a home with five people inside, authorities said. The blaze broke out around 10:09 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, at a residence on Prospect Street, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Perth Amboy Police Chief Larry Cattano. Firefighters from the Perth Amboy Fire Department, along with officials from the Middlesex County and Perth Amboy Fire Marshal’s Offices, responded and were able to put out the flames. Inside the home were five victims: a 25-year-old man, 25-year-old w…
South Plainfield Prisoner Found Guilty Of Killing Inmate: Prosecutor South Plainfield Prisoner Found Guilty Of Killing Inmate: Prosecutor
South Plainfield Prisoner Found Guilty Of Killing Inmate: Prosecutor A 39-year-old prisoner at South Woods State Prison and former South Plainfield resident was convicted in a bench trial of killing a fellow inmate on Thursday, June 12, authorities said. On Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, investigators from the New Jersey Department of Corrections Special Investigations Division (NJDOC SID) responded to a homicide at South Woods State Prison, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. The victim, Kenyon Wade, was found unresponsive in his cell with severe head and neck trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation determined Wade sustai…
SWAT Standoff Gunman Who Shot At Officer Charged With Attempted Murder: MontCo DA SWAT Standoff Gunman Who Shot At Officer Charged With Attempted Murder: MontCo DA
SWAT Standoff Gunman Who Shot At Officer Charged With Attempted Murder: MontCo DA A Pennsburg man who opened fire on a police officer during a chase that ended in a SWAT standoff is now facing attempted murder and robbery charges, authorities announced on Thursday, June 12. Charles Joseph Bowne III, 35, pulled a revolver on a bicyclist along Swamp Creek Road in Marlborough Township just before noon on Wednesday, June 11, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele. Bowne allegedly stole the man’s bicycle and cellphone and fired at him as he fled on foot. The victim flagged down a driver and called 911 at 11:57 a.m., authorities said. Sgt. Ted Baird o…
2 Newburgh Men Attacked Their Own Attorneys In Orange County Court, DA Says 2 Newburgh Men Attacked Their Own Attorneys In Orange County Court, DA Says
2 Newburgh Men Attacked Their Own Attorneys In Orange County Court, DA Says Two men already facing murder and attempted murder charges are now accused of attacking their defense attorneys in separate incidents inside Orange County Court, prosecutors said. Arthur Thomas, age 47, and Donnie Smith, age 33, were each arraigned on Wednesday, June 11, on new indictments charging them with second-degree attempted assault, a felony. Both men were remanded to the Orange County Jail without bail and are due back in court on Tuesday, June 17, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced.  Prosecutors say the two outbursts happened just days apart.  On…
Two Men Convicted In Double Fatal Jersey City Shooting: Prosecutor Two Men Convicted In Double Fatal Jersey City Shooting: Prosecutor
Two Men Convicted In Double Fatal Jersey City Shooting: Prosecutor A  23-year-old Jersey City man was convicted of murdering two people on Monday, June 9, authorities said. Omire Rios-Williams was convicted of two counts of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, four counts of attempted murder, four counts of aggravated assault and multiple weapons offenses, Suarez said. Around 11 p.m. on Friday, May 21, 2021, Jersey City police responded to Crescent Avenue and Brinkerhoff Street and found six people shot, Jersey City Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Two men, Jason Crutcher, 26, and Randolph Black Jr. 25, both Jersey City residents, were pronounced dead …