College Student In Boston Firebombed Tesla Dealership While On Spring Break, Feds Say College Student In Boston Firebombed Tesla Dealership While On Spring Break, Feds Say
College Student In Boston Firebombed Tesla Dealership While On Spring Break, Feds Say A college freshman on spring break is now facing federal charges after allegedly tossing a Molotov cocktail at a Tesla dealership, torching two Cybertrucks in a late-night firebombing. Owen McIntire, 19, of Kansas City, Missouri, who attends college in Boston, was arrested and appeared in federal court in Massachusetts on Friday, April 18. Prosecutors say the charges stem from a Monday, March 17 blaze at the Tesla Center in Kansas City, where he’s accused of using incendiary devices, including one that didn’t detonate, to start a fire that destroyed two vehicles worth more than $100,000 eac…
Diddy Pleads Not Guilty: Past Mount Vernon Resident Sean Combs Faces New Charges, Report Says Diddy Pleads Not Guilty: Past Mount Vernon Resident Sean Combs Faces New Charges, Report Says
Diddy Pleads Not Guilty: Past Mount Vernon Resident Sean Combs Faces New Charges, Report Says Embattled New York native and hip hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has pleaded not guilty to the latest charges against him as he and his legal team rapidly approach his trial for sex trafficking, racketeering, and more.  Combs, 55, pleaded not guilty to an expanded indictment against him during a hearing on Monday, April 14, according to a report by People.  The disgraced music icon faces one more count each of sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution, which are both connected to a plaintiff only named as "Victim-2" in the indictment, the outlet reported.  C…
4 Men Busted In Danbury Brothel Raid Face Sex Trafficking Counts In Federal Court 4 Men Busted In Danbury Brothel Raid Face Sex Trafficking Counts In Federal Court
4 Men Busted In Danbury Brothel Raid Face Sex Trafficking Counts In Federal Court Four Connecticut Men Indicted on Federal Child Sex Trafficking Charges After Brothel Raid Four men in Connecticut who were arrested last year after police raided a Fairfield County brothel where minors were allegedly exploited now face federal charges, authorities said. Oswaldo Ordonez-Ortega, 39; Edwin Quilli-Tacuri, 40; and Bryan Ismael Vasquez-Salinas, 23 — all of Danbury — along with Marco Robles, 40, of Brookfield, have been charged with sex trafficking of a minor, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut announced Thursday, April 10. If convicted, each defendant faces a mini…
Murder For Hire: Hartford Man Tried To Enlist Hitman Over 'Disrepect' In Drug Case, Feds Say Murder For Hire: Hartford Man Tried To Enlist Hitman Over 'Disrepect' In Drug Case, Feds Say
Murder For Hire: Hartford Man Tried To Enlist Hitman Over 'Disrepect' In Drug Case, Feds Say A Connecticut man is facing serious federal charges after authorities say he trafficked large amounts of deadly drugs into Vermont and tried to hire someone to commit murder, authorities said.  Tremaine Knight, 43, also known as “Brody,” of Hartford, was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of murder-for-hire and distribution of fentanyl, cocaine, and crack cocaine, the US Attorney for Rhode Island said. Federal investigators say Knight sold drugs during five undercover buys between February and March, including two deals in Brattleboro, Vermont. He allegedly brought drugs from …
Stamford Exec Stole $28M from Major Candy Manufacturer In Years-Long Fraud Scheme: DOJ Stamford Exec Stole $28M from Major Candy Manufacturer In Years-Long Fraud Scheme: DOJ
Stamford Exec Stole $28M from Major Candy Manufacturer In Years-Long Fraud Scheme: DOJ A Connecticut man is facing federal charges after allegedly stealing more than $28 million from his employer in a years-long fraud scheme, federal authorities said.  Paul R. Steed, 58, of Stamford, was arrested after a federal grand jury returned a nine-count indictment charging him with wire fraud and tax evasion, the US Attorney for Connecticut said. He pleaded not guilty during a court appearance in Bridgeport and is currently being held in custody. According to the indictment, Steed worked remotely from Stamford for Mars Wrigley, a division of Mars Inc., where he served as global p…
What Luigi Mangione Wants In Jail, Why Prosecutors Oppose It What Luigi Mangione Wants In Jail, Why Prosecutors Oppose It
What Luigi Mangione Wants In Jail, Why Prosecutors Oppose It Awaiting trial in a high-profile murder case, Luigi Mangione is seeking court approval for restricted laptop access to review thousands of documents and videos related to his defense. The 26-year-old Mangione is charged with fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, age 50, outside a Manhattan hotel in December ahead of an investor conference.  He has pleaded not guilty to the charge of murder as an act of terrorism that was filed in New York and remains in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where Sean "Diddy" Combs is also being held. Combs is f…
Ex-Stamford Man Who Forced Child To Produce Child Porn, Abused Her Gets 26 Years: Feds Ex-Stamford Man Who Forced Child To Produce Child Porn, Abused Her Gets 26 Years: Feds
Ex-Stamford Man Who Forced Child To Produce Child Porn, Abused Her Gets 26 Years: Feds A 58-year-old Connecticut man who admitted to making child porn with a young girl and repeatedly sexually assaulting her will spend more than 26 years behind bars before being deported, authorities said.  Servio Barros-Terreros, formerly of Stamford, was sentenced to 360 months in prison for repeatedly abusing a girl who was 9 and 10 years old and threatening her to keep her quiet, the US Attorney for Connecticut said.  The girl reached out to police in December 2022 to report to Barros-Terreros had taken sexually explicit photos of her and made her undress for him …
Diddy's Attorney Steps Down: Can't 'Effectively Serve' Past Mount Vernon Resident, Reports Say Diddy's Attorney Steps Down: Can't 'Effectively Serve' Past Mount Vernon Resident, Reports Say
Diddy's Attorney Steps Down: Can't 'Effectively Serve' Past Mount Vernon Resident, Reports Say A member of the legal team for embattled New York native and hip hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has stepped down from the case, according to reports.  In a request submitted to the Southern District of New York on Friday, Feb. 21, attorney Anthony Ricco filed a motion to leave Diddy's case, according to a report by The Hollywood Reporter.  In his filing, Ricco reportedly gave a short statement with a vague explanation, as reported by Deadline: "Although I have provided Sean Combs with the high level of legal representation expected by the court, under no circumstances can I con…
Colts Neck Man Aimed Laser At Aircraft He Thought Was Drone: DOJ Colts Neck Man Aimed Laser At Aircraft He Thought Was Drone: DOJ
Colts Neck Man Aimed Laser At Aircraft He Thought Was Drone: DOJ A 27-year-old Colts Neck man faces federal charges for trying to take action amidst all the drones that were flying over New Jersey. On Thursday, Dec. 12, James Pedone pointed the beam of a laser on three separate occasions, striking an aircraft operating by federal law enforcement, Acting US Attorney Vikas Khanna said.  Pedone believed the aircraft was a drone, Khanna said. He made his first court appearance in federal court in Newark on Thursday, Feb. 13, Khanna said. Knowingly aiming the beam of a laser pointer at an aircraft in the special jurisdiction of the United States carries…
Passaic County Passenger Bangs On Cockpit Door, Threatens Crew On Flight To Newark: Feds Passaic County Passenger Bangs On Cockpit Door, Threatens Crew On Flight To Newark: Feds
Passaic County Passenger Bangs On Cockpit Door, Threatens Crew On Flight To Newark: Feds A Passaic County man is facing federal charges after allegedly threatening flight attendants, harassing passengers, and attempting to confront the pilot during a flight from Miami to Newark, authorities announced. Luis A. Vaquero, 27, of Passaic County, was charged in Newark federal court with interference with flight crew members and attendants by assault or intimidation, Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna said. He appeared before Magistrate Judge Stacey D. Adams and was released pending further proceedings. According to court documents, the incident occurred on Feb. 9, shortly after takeof…
Child Porn Found By Employees Repairing Cell Phone Lands Hagerstown Man Federal Charges Child Porn Found By Employees Repairing Cell Phone Lands Hagerstown Man Federal Charges
Child Porn Found By Employees Repairing Cell Phone Lands Hagerstown Man Federal Charges A broken phone in Washington County led to federal charges for a 75-year-old Hagerstown man accused of child exploitation, authorities announced. In November 2024, the Hagerstown Police Department were tipped off by employees at Boost Mobile on Maryland Avenue after William Foster Alger came to the store to repair his cellphone. During the repair, police say that employees discovered nude photos of underage girls, and detectives found that Alger had foreign connections, and believed the photos were taken in Ecuador.  Detectives contacted the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) from…
New Doc On Past Mount Vernon Native Diddy Drops Trailer: 'I Didn't Want To Be Around Him' New Doc On Past Mount Vernon Native Diddy Drops Trailer: 'I Didn't Want To Be Around Him'
New Doc On Past Mount Vernon Native Diddy Drops Trailer: 'I Didn't Want To Be Around Him' An upcoming documentary on New York native Sean 'Diddy' Combs has just released a new trailer, and it already seems like the film will shed new light on the hip hop mogul's alleged dark side.  Peacock's "Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy," which will be released on Tuesday, Jan. 14, dropped its first trailer on Thursday, Jan. 2.  The film will offer a "raw, exclusive look" at the star, according to Peacock, and will also feature "never-before-seen footage and stories from those who know him best."  "Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy sheds light on his childhood, rise to fame, and …