Third Suspect Charged In 2021 Murder Of DelCo 18-Year-Old: DA Third Suspect Charged In 2021 Murder Of DelCo 18-Year-Old: DA
Third Suspect Charged In 2021 Murder Of DelCo 18-Year-Old: DA A third suspect has been charged in the deadly shooting of an 18-year-old from Delaware County last year, authorities announced. Hakeem Montes, 18, of Chester, was charged with criminal homicide, murder of the first, second, and third-degree, conspiracy, and several firearms offenses, Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said Thursday, April 14. Montes is the third suspect identified in connection with the murder of 19-year-old Samad Montgomery, who was found with several gunshot wounds in the 1200 block of Clover Lane in Chester and pronounced dead at the scene on Saturday, …
Eight Nabbed For Allegedly Selling Drugs In Bust At CT Business Eight Nabbed For Allegedly Selling Drugs In Bust At CT Business
Eight Nabbed For Allegedly Selling Drugs In Bust At CT Business Eight people have been arrested for allegedly selling drugs in Connecticut. The bust went down around 7 p.m., Thursday, April 7 at a Hartford business called Hot Mama's, following a long investigation into illegal drug sales, said Lt. Aaron Boisvert of the Hartford Police. Seized during the search included: Four firearms More than $30,000 in cash 145 pounds of marijuana 160 bags of fentanyl 14 grams of cocaine Hundreds of THC edibles and candy bars Two pounds of hallucinogenic mushrooms 100 bottles of liquid THC  50 bottles of “Lean” In total, eight people were arrested: Julio Faja…
Bird Flu Has Landed In NJ Bird Flu Has Landed In NJ
Bird Flu Has Landed In NJ There's a bird flu outbreak in the United States, but so far only wild ducks have been infected in New Jersey, specifically in Cape May, authorities said. While the outbreak is driving up the price of eggs and chicken nationwide, properly cooked foul is harmless to humans even when it's infected by the flu, agriculture experts say.  The current bird flu outbreak, first reported in a commercial turkey flock in Indiana, is considered the worst since 2015. In New Jersey, 21 Mallard ducks in Cape May have tested positive for the flu so far, according to USDA findings from February. A…
83 Pounds Of Meth, 200 Bags Of Fentanyl, 25 Guns Seized In PA Crackdown: DA 83 Pounds Of Meth, 200 Bags Of Fentanyl, 25 Guns Seized In PA Crackdown: DA
83 Pounds Of Meth, 200 Bags Of Fentanyl, 25 Guns Seized In PA Crackdown: DA A year-long investigation led to five arrests and the seizure of several pounds of drugs, firearms, drug money, and more, authorities in Pennsylvania announced. The probe targeted a drug distribution ring that stretched from California to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and West Virginia, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele said Tuesday, April 5. The accused leaders of the drug ring were identified as Tyrone Baker, 29, of East Lansdowne, Shakeem Johnson, 27, of Philadelphia, Joshua Quiles, 31, of King of Prussia, Jhamir Winans, 21, of Exton, and Ricky Evans, 28, of Los …
Toddler Fired Gun That Killed 4-Year-Old Girl At DelCo Gas Station: Police Toddler Fired Gun That Killed 4-Year-Old Girl At DelCo Gas Station: Police
Toddler Fired Gun That Killed 4-Year-Old Girl At DelCo Gas Station: Police A four-year-old girl was fatally shot by a two-year-old boy at a gas station in Delaware County Tuesday, April 5, authorities confirmed. The boy was handling a gun inside a vehicle parked at the Eagle Fuel gas station on Kerlin Street in Chester, when he discharged it, striking the young girl around 10:50 a.m., Chester City police said. It was not immediately clear if the girl was inside the same vehicle. People at the scene rushed the girl to a local hospital, where she died, police said. The young girl has yet to be identified, and it was not immediately clear whether or not charges had …
US Marshals Nab Delaware County Arsonist US Marshals Nab Delaware County Arsonist
US Marshals Nab Delaware County Arsonist A 27-year-old woman accused of starting a car fire last month in Delaware County was arrested by members of the US Marshals Service, authorities said. Danita Thomas, of Chester, set fire to a 1991 Chevrolet Caprice in the 300 block of Wilson Street on Friday, Feb. 25 around 12:25 p.m., Chester City police said. It was quickly extinguished by local firefighters, they said. Police did not immediately specify a motive for the arson or if anyone was in the car at the time. With help from witnesses and video footage of the incident, police identified Thomas as the arsonist. She also …
Woman Pepper Sprays Driver, Threatens Her With Gun In DelCo, Police Say Woman Pepper Sprays Driver, Threatens Her With Gun In DelCo, Police Say
Woman Pepper Sprays Driver, Threatens Her With Gun In DelCo, Police Say A 28-year-old woman was arrested after she pepper-sprayed a driver and threatened her with a gun Sunday, March 20, in Delaware County, authorities said. A woman was behind the wheel of her car when Ebony Gordon, of Chester, approached her vehicle, sprayed her in the face with what was believed to be mace, and pulled out a gun and threatened her with it in the 800 block of Upland Avenue around 7:10 p.m., Upland Borough police said. When the driver tried to get away, she said Gordon banged on her car window with the gun, according to police. Officers were able to obtain video surve…
Man Shot In Head In Chester: Report Man Shot In Head In Chester: Report
Man Shot In Head In Chester: Report A man was shot in the head while sitting in a car in Chester over the weekend, 6abc reports. Responding officers found the victim at Lloyd Street and West 9th Street around 10:30 p.m. Sunday, March 6, the outlet says citing police. The man was in critical condition and no arrests had been made as of Monday, March 7, according to the outlet. Click here for more from 6abc.
1 Dead In Crash Near Harrah's Philadelphia Casino: Report 1 Dead In Crash Near Harrah's Philadelphia Casino: Report
1 Dead In Crash Near Harrah's Philadelphia Casino: Report One person died in a crash outside of Harrah's Philadelphia Casino Wednesday, Feb. 23, 6abc reports. Two cars collided outside the casino in the 700 block of Harrah's Boulevard in Chester around 8:30 p.m., the outlet says citing local police. The crash involved at least three people, according to the outlet. Click here for more from 6abc.
DelCo Driver Beats Pedestrian's Body In Roadway After Killing Him: Police DelCo Driver Beats Pedestrian's Body In Roadway After Killing Him: Police
DelCo Driver Beats Pedestrian's Body In Roadway After Killing Him: Police A Delaware County man was arrested Wednesday for beating a pedestrian after fatally striking him with his car and threatening to kill him, authorities said. Jonathan Lee Autery, 46, of Chester, was charged with criminal homicide, first and third-degree murder, aggravated assault, homicide by vehicle, and possessing an instrument of crime, according to public court records. Officers were called to the 2600 block of Price Street on a report of a crash with injuries, where they found a heavily damaged Mazda 5 on the sidewalk and a man lying on the ground just before 11 a.m. Tuesday, Chester Ci…
Juvenile Charged As Adult In 2021 Murder Of DelCo 18-Year-Old: Police Juvenile Charged As Adult In 2021 Murder Of DelCo 18-Year-Old: Police
Juvenile Charged As Adult In 2021 Murder Of DelCo 18-Year-Old: Police Authorities in Delaware County have charged a 17-year-old boy as an adult in a deadly shooting that happened last year in Chester. The juvenile was arrested on Jan. 27 and charged with criminal homicide and related offenses for the August 2021 shooting that left 18-year-old Samad Montgomery dead, according to the City of Chester Police Department. He was denied bail and committed to Aspire Youth Center in Uniontown (Fayette County), local police said.  An investigation began at approximately 5 a.m. on Aug. 7 when police were called to the 1200 block of Clover Lane on a repor…
Pair Charged In New Year's Eve Shooting That Killed 1, Injured Another At DelCo Wawa Pair Charged In New Year's Eve Shooting That Killed 1, Injured Another At DelCo Wawa
Pair Charged In New Year's Eve Shooting That Killed 1, Injured Another At DelCo Wawa A pair of men have been charged in a New Year's Eve shooting that killed an 18-year-old man and injured another at a Delaware County Wawa, authorities said. Jahmier Council, 22, of Chester, PA, and Zymear Jones, 22, of Wilmington, DE, were charged with criminal homicide, murder of the first, second, and third degrees, conspiracy, robbery, and aggravated assault, the Delaware County District Attorney's Office announced Wednesday. Members of the U.S. Marshals Service arrested Jones on Tuesday in Delaware, while Council remains at large. Authorities believe the shooting was the resu…