Barnegat Man Pleads Guilty To Murdering Parents: Ocean County Prosecutor
A 37-year-old Barnegat man pleaded guilty to stabbing his parents to death, authorities announced Wednesday, March 11.
Michael Mulgrew pleaded guilty to murdering Eugene Mulgrew, 71 and Cheryl Mulgrew, 69 and faces two consecutive 30-year prison terms when he is sentenced in June, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said.
On Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 at 11 a.m., Barnegat Township police responded to Lincoln Avenue and noticed Michael walking away from the residence, Billhimer said. Officers then noticed red staining on the front door of the residence and upon entry, found blood in variou…
Autopsy Reveals Starvation, Drugs In Death Of New Britain Girl, 11, Who Weighed Just 27 Pounds
An autopsy report obtained by new outlets reveals new details in the death of 11-year-old Jacqueline “Mimi” Torres-Garcia, whose body was found behind an abandoned New Britain house in October.
The report, filed through probate court, shows the medical examiner ruled her death a homicide caused by fatal child abuse with starvation, according to NBC News.
The child’s mother, Karla Garcia, her former boyfriend, Jonatan Nanita, and her sister, Jackelyn Garcia, were arrested after Mimi’s body was found on Oct. 8, 2024. Police said the remains were inside a 40-gallon storage bin.&nbs…
Father 'Recklessly' Caused Daughter's Death From Fentanyl Exposure In Poughkeepsie: DA
A Dutchess County man has been indicted in connection with the death of his 16-month-old daughter, who prosecutors say died from fentanyl intoxication.
Haitham Dasan, 49, was indicted by a Dutchess County Grand Jury and arraigned in County Court on Wednesday, Oct. 8, on a charge of second-degree manslaughter, the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office announced on Friday, Oct. 10.
Prosecutors allege the incident occurred on April 12, 2021, at a home on 75 Oakdale Ave. in the Town of Poughkeepsie, where Dasan "recklessly" caused the death of his daughter, 16-month-old Soraiya …
104 Pounds Of Psychedelic Powder Worth $80K Seized In Baltimore Bust, Officials Say
Customs officers in Baltimore stopped more than 100 pounds of a powerful psychedelic drug that was on its way to Harford County, officials announced.
On Monday, Aug. 25, US Customs and Border Protection officers seized 103 pounds and 10 ounces of Dimethyltryptamine (DMT), an LSD-like hallucinogen with a street value of about $80,000, according to CBP.
"DMT, a Schedule I controlled substance, is used for its psychedelic and hallucinogenic effects and was a popular drug of abuse in the 1960s," officials said. "Today, DMT is still encountered on the illicit market with other tryptamine ha…
Crack-fueled Rampage: Man Assaults Motel Worker, Charges At Cop In Lyndhurst, Police Say
A Nutley man under the influence of crack cocaine allegedly assaulted a motel worker, stole their keys, and charged at police officers responding to a 9-1-1 call in Lyndhurst, authorities said.
The incident happened Thursday, April 17, at the Winslow Motel on Rutherford Avenue around 7:30 p.m., according to Detective Capt. Vincent Auteri of the Lyndhurst Police Department.
Police say Steven Tantalean, 34, was found shirtless and behaving erratically on a second-floor balcony. Officers Michael Carrino and Anthony Giaquinto approached but kept cover, concerned that Tantalean may be armed.
“M…
Lake Katrine Woman Admits Her Part In Death Of Boyfriend's 14-Year-Old Daughter
A woman from the region has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection to the 2022 death of her partner's 14-year-old daughter.
Ulster County resident Kristin Delsanto, age 29, of Lake Katrine, admitted to the crime on Wednesday, Sept. 11, in the death of Collin Schlegel’s biological daughter, said Ulster County District Attorney Emmanuel Nneji.
According to the DA's Office, on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, the Town of Ulster Police received a 911 call for an unresponsive 14-year-old girl.
Despite all attempted life-saving measures by responding officers, the child was pro…
Caretaker Accused Of Stealing Up To $200K From Patient For Drugs In Lancaster County
A Lancaster County caretaker is accused of stealing prescription drugs and up to $200,000 from a patient she cared for, authorities said.
Jamie Lynn Lloyd, 42, of Lilitz was charged with Dealing in Proceeds of Unlawful Activities, Identity Theft, Financial Exploitation of an Older Adult or Care-dependent Person, Theft by Deception, Criminal Use of Communication Facility, Access Device Fraud, Unlawful Use of Computer and Other Computer Crimes Arrest, according to Manheim Township police.
In the spring of 2023, Lloyd began voluntarily helping the victim, including taking them to appointm…
Toddler Overdoses On Meth, Two South Jersey Women Arrested: Police
Two Atlantic County women were arrested after a toddler overdosed on methamphetamine, authorities said.
Holly Peace, 43, of Egg Harbor Township, and Gabrielle DePasquale, 44, of Atlantic City, were charged with endangering the welfare of a child, the Egg Harbor Township Police Department said in a news release on Friday, June 7. Peace was also charged with neglect of a child and possession of a controlled dangerous substance.
Egg Harbor Township police received a report on Tuesday, Apr. 30 of a 16-month-old child who suffered overdose symptoms after ingesting meth. …
Long Island Duo Forced Women Into Prostitution, DA Says
A man who allegedly raped a 13-year-old girl is among two Long Island defendants accused of forcing women into prostitution.
Danny St. Louis, age 43, of Bay Shore, and Samantha Wimmer, age 37, of Central Islip, were arraigned on a total of 33 criminal charges in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, April 11.
Prosecutors said St. Louis advertised and sold women for sex several times to various buyers between March 2023 and March 2024, with Wimmer serving as photographer for pictures that were used in his ads.
After taking one victim’s ID and cell phone to prevent her from leaving, St. Louis ma…
Woman Charged In Death Of Her 4-Week-Old Granddaughter In Bridgeport
A woman is behind bars after being charged with manslaughter in the death of her 4-week-old granddaughter in Fairfield County.
Eleanor Herman, age 61, of Bridgeport, was charged on Tuesday, Jan. 23 for the Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, death.
According to Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police, officers were called to a Bronx Avenue home for a child not breathing.
The baby was transported to the hospital by her uncle before police arrived, Gilleran said.
Medical staff pronounced the baby dead, he added.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined the manner of death was homicide …
Jilted Lover Admits To Stabbing Ex-GF, Her Son, During Drug-Driven Rage In Northwest DC: Feds
A PCP-fueled rage will land a scorned lover behind bars after he went on a rampage and stabbing his ex and her son in Northwest DC, federal authorities announced.
Lawrence Twisdale, 50, pleaded guilty this week to assaulting his ex-girlfriend and her son in 2021, weeks after she broke up with him.
According to court documents, in August 2021, Twisdale went to 411 P Street NW early in the morning, where his ex lived.
When he arrived at the townhouse, Twisdale was initially allowed inside, but prosecutors say that she quickly realized that he was under the influence of PCP, and an argument b…
Naked Man Beats Dad Dead, K9 Intercepts For Arrest In Virginia: Police
A police K9 was deployed to arrest a naked man who was beat his 51-year-old father dead and assaulted his 52-year-old mother at a Virginia home over the weekend, police said.
Juan Pina-Ortiz, 19, has been charged with murder, assault and battery on a law enforcement officer, and domestic assault and battery, in connection with the Sunday, Oct. 16 incident that left Juan Pina-Recendiz dead in Woodbridge, Prince William County police said.
Police were called to a home on the 5600 block of Shannon Court in Woodbridge for a domestic dispute around 1:30 a.m., they said. Authoritie…
