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Snapchat Predator Lured Frederick Middle School Girls To Park Before Teen Sex Assault: DA Snapchat Predator Lured Frederick Middle School Girls To Park Before Teen Sex Assault: DA
Snapchat Predator Lured Frederick Middle School Girls To Park Before Teen Sex Assault: DA A 25-year-old man will spend years in prison after preying on young girls he met through social media at a Maryland park, authorities announced. Adam Christopher Jaikaran has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, with all but five years suspended, in connection with the sexual assault of a young student in Frederick County. The investigation into Jaikaran began in November 2023, when a School Resource Officer with the Frederick County Sheriff's Office assigned to a middle school was alerted after a girl disclosed she had been sexually assaulted. Investigators later determined the 13-year-o…
Mount Joy Teen Charged For Creating And Sharing Child Sexual Abuse Material: Police Mount Joy Teen Charged For Creating And Sharing Child Sexual Abuse Material: Police
Mount Joy Teen Charged For Creating And Sharing Child Sexual Abuse Material: Police A 15-year-old Mount Joy boy is accused of creating and sharing child sexual abuse material following a months-long investigation, Mount Joy Borough Police announced on Monday, May 11. The juvenile was charged with three counts of Sexual Abuse of Children and one count of Criminal Use of Communication Facility after investigators served a search warrant at his home in Mount Joy Borough on Saturday, May 10, according to police. Electronic devices allegedly used to possess child sexual abuse material were recovered during the search, investigators said. Police said the teen created and dissem…
Man Hit, Killed While Searching For His Stolen Car In New Britain Man Hit, Killed While Searching For His Stolen Car In New Britain
Man Hit, Killed While Searching For His Stolen Car In New Britain A Connecticut man trying to find his stolen vehicle was hit and killed by a car late last week, authorities said.  Matthew Croskey was struck by a car just after 11:45 p.m. Friday, April 17, at the intersection of Hartford Road and Village Square Drive in New Britain, police said. The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Investigators say Croskey had been in the area looking for his car, which had been stolen earlier that evening. Manchester police later located the stolen vehicle, and three juveniles were arrested in the theft.  One juvenile faces …
Second Teen Arrested After Myrtle Point Park Shooting That Forced Closure (UPDATED) Second Teen Arrested After Myrtle Point Park Shooting That Forced Closure (UPDATED)
Second Teen Arrested After Myrtle Point Park Shooting That Forced Closure (Updated) A second teen has been arrested in connection with the shooting on Wednesday night in Southern Maryland that led to a temporary closure of Myrtle Point Park. Armonie Josiah Jordan, 18, was arrested without incident overnight, joining another teen who was taken into custody following the shooting, according to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. Shortly before 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, deputies were called to the park in California after multiple 911 calls reported gunfire in the area. While securing the scene and interviewing witnesses, deputies came into contact with a juvenile in…
Juvenile Arrested For Xmas Day BMW Theft: Chatham Twp PD Juvenile Arrested For Xmas Day BMW Theft: Chatham Twp PD
Juvenile Arrested For Xmas Day BMW Theft: Chatham Twp PD A juvenile was arrested and charged after he stole a BMW on Christmas Day last year in Chatham, authorities announced Monday, March 30. Officers responded to a residence to a residence after the juvenile broke into a home and stole the keys to a BMW X7 before taking the vehicle from the driveway, Chatham Borough police said. The vehicle was recovered the next day in Newark, police said. The juvenile was taken into custody on Thursday, March 19, police said. He is charged with residential burglary, , conspiracy to commit burglary, theft of a motor vehicle, conspiracy to commit motor veh…
Dumfries Basketball Court Shooting: Man Arrested For Murder, Suspect Still At Large, Police Say Dumfries Basketball Court Shooting: Man Arrested For Murder, Suspect Still At Large, Police Say
Dumfries Basketball Court Shooting: Man Arrested For Murder, Suspect Still At Large, Police Say The fugitive wanted in connection with a deadly basketball court shooting that left an 18-year-old dead and four others wounded in Virginia has been apprehended after a two-week manhunt.  J’Shaun Zomari Williams, 19, was arrested by officers from the Prince William County Police Department and US Marshals in Richmond on Monday, March 23, for his role in the murder of Dumfries native Louis Anthony Boone earlier this month during a dispute, authorities announced. Williams was apprehended one day after Ryan Alexander Butler was taken into custody in Triangle for his role in Boone's death.…
New Jersey, New York Trio Of Teens Lead Troopers Chase In Berks County: PA State Police New Jersey, New York Trio Of Teens Lead Troopers Chase In Berks County: PA State Police
New Jersey, New York Trio Of Teens Lead Troopers Chase In Berks County: PA State Police Three out-of-state teens were arrested after a stolen Kia led troopers on a chase near a Cabela’s in Pennsylvania, State Police announced on Monday, March 9. Sterno Leopol, 19, of Irvington, NJ, and Rushaun Daley, 19, of the Bronx, NY, along with a 16-year-old also from the Bronx, NY, were taken into custody after the pursuit began around 3:50 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, along Pennsylvania State Route 61 at Cabela Drive in Tilden Township, according to PSP Hamburg. Troopers were alerted by PSP Schuylkill Haven that three males were allegedly breaking into vehicles in the Orwigsburg area of S…
Virginia Teens Turn Stolen Fire Equipment Into Snow Day Ski Show In Lorton, Police Say (VIDEO) Virginia Teens Turn Stolen Fire Equipment Into Snow Day Ski Show In Lorton, Police Say (VIDEO)
Virginia Teens Turn Stolen Fire Equipment Into Snow Day Ski Show In Lorton, Police Say (Video) A group of teens in Virginia took the meaning of a snow day to a new level. Detectives from the Fairfax County Police Department are seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to identify and locate three suspects who were caught on camera tampering with Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department equipment.  The "Finest" are now helping the "Bravest."  According to the department, at around 3:40 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29, officers were called to the 9000 block of Furnace Road in Lorton to investigate a reported burglary and destruction of property. Police say the three …
Shots Fired During Attempted Car Theft By 3 Juveniles At King Of Prussia Apartment Complex Shots Fired During Attempted Car Theft By 3 Juveniles At King Of Prussia Apartment Complex
Shots Fired During Attempted Car Theft By 3 Juveniles At King Of Prussia Apartment Complex A late-night attempted vehicle theft turned violent when shots were fired inside a King of Prussia apartment complex, leading to the arrest of three juveniles, Upper Merion police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 10. Police were dispatched to the 600 block of South Gulph Court at the Kingswood Apartment Complex after reports of gunfire on Friday, Feb. 6 at 9:45 p.m., according to the release. A witness told officers they were alerted by a motion notification from a Ring camera monitoring the parking lot after a prior attempted vehicle break-in. When the witness looked outside, they saw two males …
250+ Grams Of Fentanyl Seized From Elkton Teen In Months-Long Investigation: State Police 250+ Grams Of Fentanyl Seized From Elkton Teen In Months-Long Investigation: State Police
250+ Grams Of Fentanyl Seized From Elkton Teen In Months-Long Investigation: State Police A 17-year-old is facing felony drug charges after state troopers seized more than 250 grams of fentanyl during a months-long trafficking investigation in Cecil County, according to Maryland State Police. Troopers zeroed in on the teen after identifying him as a source of supply during an October and November probe into fentanyl distribution in the Elkton area, police said.  Investigators secured warrants for his home and the gray 2019 Honda Civic he was using to run the operation. At about 4:20 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, troopers watched the teen walk out of his Elkton house and detaine…
Linden Man, Juvenile Busted In Stolen Car After Crashing Into Fence Following Pursuit:  Police Linden Man, Juvenile Busted In Stolen Car After Crashing Into Fence Following Pursuit:  Police
Linden Man, Juvenile Busted In Stolen Car After Crashing Into Fence Following Pursuit: Police A 24-year-old Linden man and a 17-year-old were arrested and charged with stealing a motor vehicle in Fairfield on Monday, Nov. 17, authorities said. At 1:52 a.m., a police officer was flagged down by a man who said his vehicle had stolen earlier in the day and he was tracking it in the area, Fairfield police said. Police tracked down the black Audi Q7 on Phillip Drive, officers said. The Audi drove toward a marked patrol car and struck the passenger side front bumper before driving away, police said. A pursuit ensued as the vehicle traveled down Hollywood Avenue toward Horseneck Road befo…
Juvenile, Adult Victims Dragged, Beaten After Leaving Academy Park High: Sharon Hill Police Juvenile, Adult Victims Dragged, Beaten After Leaving Academy Park High: Sharon Hill Police
Juvenile, Adult Victims Dragged, Beaten After Leaving Academy Park High: Sharon Hill Police Two Glenolden women are accused of following and assaulting a juvenile and an adult female after school dismissal in Sharon Hill, police announced on Wednesday, Nov. 12. The incident began on Wednesday, Nov. 5, when the victims were followed from Academy Park High School by 34-year-old Lashay Simpson-Sheppard, 18-year-old Dashay Sheppard, and their juvenile daughter, according to the Sharon Hill Borough Police Department. The trio exited their vehicle in the 1100 block of Chester Pike, dragged the victims out of their car, and assaulted them before fleeing the area, police said.  Simp…
Hackettstown Woman Brought Juvenile To Dunkin' To Fight: Cops Hackettstown Woman Brought Juvenile To Dunkin' To Fight: Cops
Hackettstown Woman Brought Juvenile To Dunkin' To Fight: Cops A New Jersey woman is facing charges after police say she brought a juvenile to a Dunkin', where a fight broke out with another child. Officers responded to the Dunkin' at 170 Mountain Avenue around 3:29 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30, for a report of two juveniles fighting, according to Hackettstown Police. Through an investigation, police determined that Magdelin Parra-Delacruz, 35, of Hackettstown, transported one of the juveniles to the location “where the physical altercation between the two juveniles was initiated by her,” police said. Parra-Delacruz was arrested on Oct. 27, and charged w…
Off-Duty Trooper Jumps In As Teen Beats 13-Year-Old For Shoes Outside Benton Middle School: PD Off-Duty Trooper Jumps In As Teen Beats 13-Year-Old For Shoes Outside Benton Middle School: PD
Off-Duty Trooper Jumps In As Teen Beats 13-Year-Old For Shoes Outside Benton Middle School: PD A 14-year-old boy was detained in Virginia after police say he and two others attacked a 13-year-old outside a middle school football game — all for his shoes. The shocking assault happened around 7:24 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, at Benton Middle School on Hoadly Road in Manassas, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Investigators said the victim, a 13-year-old boy, had been talking with three other teens after the game when things suddenly turned violent.  As he walked away, one of the suspects struck him from behind, knocking him to the ground before his shoes were …
Teens Nabbed In $10K Paramus Jewelry Heist Linked To Similar River Edge Incident: Police Teens Nabbed In $10K Paramus Jewelry Heist Linked To Similar River Edge Incident: Police
Teens Nabbed In $10K Paramus Jewelry Heist Linked To Similar River Edge Incident: Police Three suspects — including two men from Rockland County — were arrested after police say they stole a $10,000 gold chain from a Paramus jewelry store on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Officers responded to Eric Jewelers at 174 Route 17 North around 2:40 p.m. for a report of a theft in progress, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. Two suspects had entered the store and asked to see a 24-inch, 14-carat gold chain valued at approximately $10,000. One suspect placed the chain around his neck and immediately ran from the store, authorities said. The store manager chased the pair and was able to …
Boy, 13, Charged With Murder After 11-Year-Old Boy Shot Dead In Newburgh (UPDATE) Boy, 13, Charged With Murder After 11-Year-Old Boy Shot Dead In Newburgh (UPDATE)
Boy, 13, Charged With Murder After 11-Year-Old Boy Shot Dead In Newburgh (Update) This story has been updated.  A 13-year-old boy has been charged with murder after an 11-year-old was fatally shot inside an Orange County home, police announced. According to an update from the City of Newburgh Police Department on Friday, Oct. 10, officers responded around 8:17 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, to a report of a shooting at 184 North Miller St., where they found an 11-year-old boy dead from a gunshot wound. Investigators from the department’s Detective Division and Non-Fatal Shooting Task Force launched an immediate investigation. A firearm was recovered at the scene, and th…
Child Sextortion Case: Explicit Juvenile Photos, Apple Cash Stolen In Gettysburg, State Police Child Sextortion Case: Explicit Juvenile Photos, Apple Cash Stolen In Gettysburg, State Police
Child Sextortion Case: Explicit Juvenile Photos, Apple Cash Stolen In Gettysburg, State Police Pennsylvania State Police in Gettysburg are investigating a child sextortion case after explicit photos of a juvenile and Apple Cash were stolen, according to a release issued on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Troopers said explicit images of a juvenile’s genital area were taken along with a $100 Apple gift card and $60 in Apple Cash. The theft was linked to an account associated with an adult woman, investigators detailed. The victim is listed as a male from Gettysburg. Authorities did not provide information on how the photos and funds were obtained. The case remains under active investigation by the …
2 Juveniles On Stolen Scooter Busted After Fighting With Cops: Guttenberg PD 2 Juveniles On Stolen Scooter Busted After Fighting With Cops: Guttenberg PD
2 Juveniles On Stolen Scooter Busted After Fighting With Cops: Guttenberg PD Two juveniles riding a stolen scooter were arrested following an altercation with police, authorities announced Monday, Oct. 6. Officers two individuals on a scooter not wearing helmets on 68th Street, Guttenberg police said. A motor vehicle stop was attempted, but the scooterists fled the scene, police said. The scooterists were located on 68th Street near Bergenline Avenue and attempted to flee again when spotted by police, but crashed into the side of a building, officers said. The passenger jumped off and attempted to run on foot while the driver attempted to ride away on the scooter, p…
Man Sentenced In Fires That Destroyed Historic Eastford Church, Woodstock Buildings Man Sentenced In Fires That Destroyed Historic Eastford Church, Woodstock Buildings
Man Sentenced In Fires That Destroyed Historic Eastford Church, Woodstock Buildings A teenager who set a string of arson fires, including one that destroyed a nearly 200-year-old Connecticut church, will spend at least three years in prison, authorities announced.  The man pleaded guilty in June to a string of 2023 fires when he was 17 years old, the State's Attorney's Office said on Tuesday, Sept. 23. His name was not released since he was a juvenile at the time of the crime.  Investigators found the teen set the fires in April 2023. One blaze destroyed the Congregational Church of Eastford, which was built in 1829, and others damaged buildings at Crys…
Teen Shot In Spotsylvania, 18-Year-Old Busted On Gun, Weapon Charges, Sheriff Says Teen Shot In Spotsylvania, 18-Year-Old Busted On Gun, Weapon Charges, Sheriff Says
Teen Shot In Spotsylvania, 18-Year-Old Busted On Gun, Weapon Charges, Sheriff Says A Virginia teenager is behind bars after a classmate was shot in Spotsylvania County, officials said. Leysean Anthony Blair, 18, of Spotsylvania County, was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 16, in connection with a shooting that left a 16-year-old boy wounded, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies first responded around 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, to the 10900 block of Taney Drive for reports of a shooting, the sheriff’s office said. When they arrived, they found a 16-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to the stomach. He was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threateni…
12-Year-Old Stabs Mom During Argument In Valley Stream, Police Say 12-Year-Old Stabs Mom During Argument In Valley Stream, Police Say
12-Year-Old Stabs Mom During Argument In Valley Stream, Police Say A 12-year-old boy is accused of stabbing his mother during an argument inside their Valley Stream home. The incident happened around 9:20 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, according to Nassau County Police. A preliminary investigation concluded that the boy and his 48-year-old mother were arguing inside their residence when the dispute escalated.  The child grabbed a kitchen knife and stabbed his mother twice in the chest, causing a partially collapsed lung, police said. She was taken to a nearby hospital, where police said she is in stable condition. The boy was arrested and charged with fir…
Virginia Teen Shot, Classmate Arrested After Deputies Recover Gun In Spotsylvania: Sheriff Virginia Teen Shot, Classmate Arrested After Deputies Recover Gun In Spotsylvania: Sheriff
Virginia Teen Shot, Classmate Arrested After Deputies Recover Gun In Spotsylvania: Sheriff A group of teen students caused chaos in Virginia, leaving one shot and one facing charges. Deputies from the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office say a 16-year-old boy was shot in the stomach around 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, in the 10900 block of Taney Drive.  He was rushed to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Witnesses told deputies two people may have been involved, and officers quickly spotted them on a nearby street, but when they tried to question the teens, things escalated fast. According to the sheriff’s office, one of the teens — a 15-year-old — made “furtive moveme…
Police ID Child Who Sent Threatening Message To Darien High School Police ID Child Who Sent Threatening Message To Darien High School
Police ID Child Who Sent Threatening Message To Darien High School Police have tracked a threatening social media post directed at Darien High School to a child in Arkansas.  The unnamed juvenile referenced a firearm in an Instagram post that mentioned Darien High. It's unclear why he chose the school for the threat.  Darien detectives worked with the FBI, Meta, and the Connecticut Intelligence Center to track the location of the post.  Darien school officials placed the high school on a two-hour delay before canceling classes for the day.  It's unclear what charges the child accused of making the post will face. 
Guardian To Blame For Teen Having 2 Handguns, Watervliet Police Say Guardian To Blame For Teen Having 2 Handguns, Watervliet Police Say
Guardian To Blame For Teen Having 2 Handguns, Watervliet Police Say A 16-year-old boy and his guardian are facing charges following the recovery of two handguns in upstate New York. Kierra Allen, 37, of Watervliet, was arrested Wednesday, Sept. 10, after police said she failed to adequately supervise the teen, who was allegedly found in possession of two handguns. The boy was charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a felony. Allen is charged with endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor. According to investigators, the teen has a criminal history including a 2023 charge for possession and unlawful discharge of a flare gun. In …
Maryland Man Airlifted To Hospital After Teen Stepson Shoots Him In Face: Police Maryland Man Airlifted To Hospital After Teen Stepson Shoots Him In Face: Police
Maryland Man Airlifted To Hospital After Teen Stepson Shoots Him In Face: Police A man was shot in the face and airlifted to Shock Trauma after a violent family dispute in Maryland — and police say his teenage stepson pulled the trigger. Cambridge Police said the shooting happened Friday, Sept. 5, just after 11:30 a.m. inside a home on the 400 block of Skinners Court. Officers arrived to find a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the face. He was flown to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center for treatment and evaluation. The suspected shooter — the victim’s 15-year-old stepson — was quickly taken into custody at the scene, according to police. Authorities …
15-Year-Old Opened Fire At Central Islip Pool In Attempted Murder, DA Says 15-Year-Old Opened Fire At Central Islip Pool In Attempted Murder, DA Says
15-Year-Old Opened Fire At Central Islip Pool In Attempted Murder, DA Says A 15-year-old boy was indicted for attempted murder after allegedly firing at least 10 rounds during a fight at a Long Island apartment complex pool, striking two people. The Amityville teen – whose name was not made public due to his age – was arraigned in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Sept. 2, on charges of attempted murder, assault, and weapons possession. Police responded to the Hawthorne Living apartment complex in Central Islip around 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19, for a shooting at the property’s swimming pool. Investigators determined that two groups of teenagers got into a fight …
2 Teens Hold Young Victim At Gunpoint, Steal Watch Outside School In White Plains: Police 2 Teens Hold Young Victim At Gunpoint, Steal Watch Outside School In White Plains: Police
2 Teens Hold Young Victim At Gunpoint, Steal Watch Outside School In White Plains: Police A watch sale arranged through a mobile app ended in an armed robbery outside a Westchester middle school, police said. The incident happened on Friday, July 25, when a juvenile victim met with two other juveniles near Eastview Middle School to sell a watch through the OfferUp app, White Plains Police said in an announcement on Tuesday, Sept. 2.  During the transaction, the victim allowed one suspect to try on the watch. The suspect then refused to give it back, police said. When the victim demanded the watch’s return, both suspects allegedly threatened him. One suspect then reached int…
Boy Who Shot 12-Year-Old Friend Over ‘Yo Mama’ Joke At Red Lion Sleepover Sentenced Boy Who Shot 12-Year-Old Friend Over ‘Yo Mama’ Joke At Red Lion Sleepover Sentenced
Boy Who Shot 12-Year-Old Friend Over ‘Yo Mama’ Joke At Red Lion Sleepover Sentenced A Pennsylvania teenager convicted of murdering his 12-year-old friend during a sleepover was sentenced to decades in state prison, York County prosecutors announced on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. Nolan Donald Grove, now 15, was sentenced to 16 to 32 years in state prison and an additional seven years of probation for the 2023 killing of Kain Heiland, according to court documents and the York County Court of Common Pleas. Grove was charged as an adult and found guilty of Third-Degree Murder after a weeklong trial in June 2025. He was also convicted of the following charges: Felony Firearms No…
Stolen Car Full Of Teens Slams Into DC Mom’s Vehicle, Killing Her In PG County Crash: Police Stolen Car Full Of Teens Slams Into DC Mom’s Vehicle, Killing Her In PG County Crash: Police
Stolen Car Full Of Teens Slams Into DC Mom’s Vehicle, Killing Her In PG County Crash: Police A DC woman was killed and her child injured after a stolen car carrying juveniles slammed into her vehicle in a fatal Maryland crash, police said. On Tuesday, Aug. 26, at approximately 3:50 p.m., Seat Pleasant patrol officers spotted a vehicle reported stolen days earlier traveling in the area of Seat Pleasant Drive and Joplin Street, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. Police said officers followed the car from a safe distance and did not engage in a pursuit.  Moments later, the stolen vehicle sped off northbound on Sheriff Road, ran a red light at the intersec…
Maryland Minor Torches Truck After Cascade Car Break-Ins — Released To Parents: Fire Marshal Maryland Minor Torches Truck After Cascade Car Break-Ins — Released To Parents: Fire Marshal
Maryland Minor Torches Truck After Cascade Car Break-Ins — Released To Parents: Fire Marshal A Maryland kid broke into multiple vehicles, torched a pickup truck, got caught on video, and was still sent home to his guardians, investigators said. The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office says the juvenile suspect was caught on camera in Cascade breaking into cars and setting a Ford F-350 ablaze on Saturday, Aug. 23. The fire broke out around 2:45 p.m. on Lake Wastler Drive.  Thirty firefighters from the Smithsburg Community Volunteer Fire Company rushed to the scene and had the blaze under control within minutes, but not before the 1995 Ford F-350 racked up an estimated $7,500 i…
14-Year-Old Stabbed, Juvenile Apprehended: Newark PD 14-Year-Old Stabbed, Juvenile Apprehended: Newark PD
14-Year-Old Stabbed, Juvenile Apprehended: Newark PD A 14-year-old boy was stabbed and a suspect was apprehended in Newark Thursday, Aug. 21, authorities said. At 3:45 p.m., officers responded to Astor Street near Sherman Avenue and found a 14-year-old boy who had been stabbed, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said. The 14-year-old was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment and is in stable condition, Miranda said. Officers located the male juvenile suspect near the scene of the incident, Miranda said. He has been detained as part of this ongoing investigation, Miranda said.