Kingston Creep Accused Of Raping Teen Girl, Giving Her Booze, Police Say
A New York man accused of raping a teenage girl and providing her with alcohol has been arrested, state police announced Friday, May 22.
Tobias Buchanan, 25, of Kingston, was charged with third-degree rape, sexual misconduct, two counts of child endangerment, and first-degree unlawful dealing with a child, New York State Police said.
Troopers began investigating Buchanan following a report on Saturday, March 21 that he had sexual contact with a child under age 17, authorities said. He was arrested Wednesday, May 20 and arraigned Thursday, May 21 on the four charges, according to online reco…
Fairfax County Deputy Sheriff Charged With Domestic Assault In Virginia: Police
A Fairfax County deputy sheriff is facing charges after a domestic-related assault in Northern Virginia, police said.
On Friday, Aug. 29, at around 4:43 p.m., officers were called to the 4200 block of Summit Corner Drive in Fair Oaks for a reported domestic incident, according to Fairfax County Police.
Investigators said the victim reported being assaulted during an argument.
Katherine Lepkowski, 36, of Fairfax, was identified as the suspect and taken into custody, police said.
Lepkowski, a Fairfax County Deputy Sheriff, was charged with assault on a family member and released on a summon…
Philly Man Killed After Firing At Cops, Jumping Into Cruiser During Shootout: Police
A North Philadelphia man who opened fire on police, then jumped into a cruiser and tried to flee, was shot and killed by officers, authorities confirmed on Thursday, July 10.
Ricardo Sosa, 40, died at Temple University Hospital after being struck by return fire from four Philadelphia officers on the 2900 block of North Lawrence Street around 6 p.m. on Friday, July 4, police said.
Officers Maria Mairone, 28; Scottie Martinez, 29; Ryan Perez, 34; and Carl Szylejko, 32 — all assigned to the 25th District — were dispatched at 5:59 p.m. for a report of a man with a gun.
According to the Philade…
Woman Accused Of Breaking Into Yorktown Home To Record Victim: Police
A 44-year-old woman has been charged with felony burglary following an alleged break-in at a Westchester home to unlawfully record the victim, police said.
The suspect, identified as Wendy M. Acevedo-Zsigrai of Yorktown, was arrested on Thursday, June 26, after officers responded to a 911 call just before midnight the night prior, Yorktown Police said on Friday, June 27.
According to authorities, an officer arrived at the scene of the crime around 11:51 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, following a report of a domestic incident. Investigators allege that Acevedo-Zsigrai unlawfully ent…
Baby, Toddler Stabbed In Brutal Abingdon Attack; Manhunt Underway: Sheriff
An infant and a toddler were among five people injured during a brutal stabbing spree inside a Maryland home, and the suspect is still on the run, authorities said.
Harford County Sheriff's deputies were called around 7:15 a.m. Sunday, April 27, to a home on Deerhill Circle in Abingdon for a domestic incident, according to the Sheriff's Office.
When deputies arrived, they found two victims outside the residence and three more inside — including an 8-month-old baby and a 2-year-old child.
The other victims were identified as Zeenat Jahan, 19, Rehana Rashid, 66, and Sana Zahid, 36.
Official…
Woodbridge Man Bit Woman, Held Her At Gunpoint During Domestic Dispute, Police Say
A Virginia man is behind bars without bond after police say he bit a 19-year-old woman and held her at gunpoint during a disturbing domestic incident in Dumfries.
Kevin Jenkins, 20, of Woodbridge, was arrested Friday, April 4, after Prince William County Police responded to a reported assault that took place earlier that morning in the 3000 block of Vidalia Court.
Officers say the incident unfolded around 11:30 a.m., when Jenkins and the woman—identified only as an acquaintance—got into a verbal argument that quickly turned violent.
According to investigators, Jenkins pulled a firearm, hel…
Wyandanch Man Tortures Dog With Flame, Violates Protection Order: Police
A Wyandanch man is accused of torturing a dog with a flame and violating an order of protection during a domestic incident in South Farmingdale, police announced on Sunday, Dec. 29.
Officers responded to a domestic disturbance at a South Farmingdale residence on Friday, Dec. 27, where a 53-year-old woman reported arguing with her son, who had left the home, detectives said.
Police later located Rorenise Toafili, 30, of 19 Washington Avenue, and found him in possession of a white rock-like substance believed to be crack cocaine, authorities said.
Further investigation revealed Toafili had b…
NJ Fugitive From Justice Arrested After PA Domestic Spat: Police (Update)
A lovers' spat led police in Pennsylvania to a Delaware mom wanted as a fugitive from justice in New Jersey, authorities said Wednesday, Nov. 27.
Officers took Tiffany Casapulla, 31, of New Castle, DE, into custody after responding to a domestic incident on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, at approximately 5:18 p.m. on the 1100 block of Sterling Avenue in Linwood, PA, Lower Chichester police said. During their response, officers discovered Casapulla had outstanding arrest warrants from New Jersey.
On Monday, Nov. 18, at approximately 6:25 p.m., Lower Chichester’s warrant division served an additiona…
Stony Point Mother Nabbed For Beating Kids With Foam Baseball Bat, Police Say
A Hudson Valley mother has been charged with allegedly beating her two children with a foam baseball bat, causing injuries.
The incident occurred in Rockland County around 2:20 a.m., Monday, Oct. 7, in Stony Point.
According to Lt. Daniel Schoales of the Stony Point Police, officers responded to Nyack Hospital to investigate a domestic incident.
The investigation revealed that two juveniles revealed that their mother, Kimberly Rivas, age 33, of Stony, had used a foam baseball bat to strike both juveniles several times, causing injuries, Schoales said.
Rivas was arrest…
Woman Admits Setting Fire To Poughkeepsie Home With Daughter, Grandchildren Inside, DA Says
A woman has pleaded guilty to attempted arson in connection with intentionally setting fire to a Hudson Valley home with her and her grandchildren inside.
Niagara County resident Itita Washington-Thompson, age 48, of Niagara, made the plea on Monday, Sept. 16, said Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi.
Parisi said: "This case is a chilling example of how a domestic incident or dispute can escalate to dangerous extremes."
The incident occurred on Friday, May 24, at Hammersley Avenue in Poughkeepsie.
According to officials and court documents, Washington-Thompson…
