Elkridge Grocery Store Shooting: Security Guard Opens Fire During Altercation, Police Say Elkridge Grocery Store Shooting: Security Guard Opens Fire During Altercation, Police Say
Elkridge Grocery Store Shooting: Security Guard Opens Fire During Altercation, Police Say Shoppers at a Maryland grocery store were had to duck for cover when a fight between security guards and a man ended in gunfire, police said. Howard County police are investigating a shooting that broke out during a midday altercation outside an Elkridge store on Friday afternoon. The incident was reported around 12:40 p.m. on Aug. 22, outside the Green Valley Marketplace on the 7200 block of Montgomery Road, police said. Investigators believe a fight erupted between an armed security guard and a man, during which, one security guard suffered a head injury. A second guard then pulled his …
Girlfriend's Son Shoots BF Dead During Argument: Philly Police Girlfriend's Son Shoots BF Dead During Argument: Philly Police
Girlfriend's Son Shoots BF Dead During Argument: Philly Police A 42-year-old man was fatally shot during a domestic altercation with his girlfriend when her son got involved in North Philadelphia, police announced. Officers responded to the 1500 block of North Gratz Street just before 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21, for a reported shooting, according to police. When they arrived, officers found Direll Skipworth with gunshot wounds to his chest, back, and leg. He was rushed by police to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 9:54 p.m., authorities said. A preliminary investigation revealed the incident stemmed from an ongoing dispute…
5-Year-Old Thrown On Bed, Arm Broken By Man Mad She Wouldn't Sleep: Lancaster County DA 5-Year-Old Thrown On Bed, Arm Broken By Man Mad She Wouldn't Sleep: Lancaster County DA
5-Year-Old Thrown On Bed, Arm Broken By Man Mad She Wouldn't Sleep: Lancaster County DA A 5-year-old girl was violently thrown onto a bed by a Lancaster County man, breaking her arm, prosecutors say. Edward Cummings, 40, of Fulton Township, was held for trial on felony aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a child after a preliminary hearing before Judge William Mankin on Monday, Aug. 12. The attack happened in December 2024 inside a home on the 300 block of Black Barren Road. The girl’s mother was reportedly trying to get her to sleep when Cummings became upset that she was playing with a cat and dog. He picked her up and threw her onto the bed in anger, witnesse…
Man Lying in Road Fatally Struck By Car In Yonkers: Person Of Interest Found, Police Say Man Lying in Road Fatally Struck By Car In Yonkers: Person Of Interest Found, Police Say
Man Lying in Road Fatally Struck By Car In Yonkers: Person Of Interest Found, Police Say A man seen lying in a Westchester road was fatally struck by a car that did not stop afterwards, police said.  The incident happened on Wednesday night, Aug. 20, at around 8:30 p.m. in the area of 1016 Warburton Ave. in Yonkers, where a car struck an adult man lying in the road, Yonkers Police Lt. Robert Spink said on Thursday, Aug. 21.  According to Spink, two witnesses reported that they believed it may have been a successful suicide attempt based on the victim's statements and actions. The car that struck the man did not stop afterwards, Spink said, adding that it was later fo…
Trio Arrested After 100 Dead Animals Found in Old Saybrook Homes Trio Arrested After 100 Dead Animals Found in Old Saybrook Homes
Trio Arrested After 100 Dead Animals Found in Old Saybrook Homes Authorities say three people are facing animal cruelty charges after investigators uncovered disturbing conditions inside two Old Saybrook houses. Police reported that more than 100 dead animals were found, along with several others barely surviving in filthy and unsafe environments. Old Saybrook police said they found the menagerie of dead rabbits, chickens, ducks, and cats earlier this year, but hadn't been able to track down the people who they say were responsible, until now. An arrest warrant later pulled by NBC Connecticut revealed the full scope — 105 dead animals in total — inc…
‘A True Product Of His Community’: Man Dies In Alexandria Police Custody, Loved Ones Speak Out ‘A True Product Of His Community’: Man Dies In Alexandria Police Custody, Loved Ones Speak Out
‘A True Product Of His Community’: Man Dies In Alexandria Police Custody, Loved Ones Speak Out The 32-year-old man who died after being taken into police custody in Virginia is being remembered as a "light for so many" — and his family has vowed to seek justice. Shortly after 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15, officers from the Alexandria Police Department were called to the 2800 block of North Beauregard Street, for reports of "unknown trouble," police said. When they arrived, they ultimately found Allan Tucker and took him into custody after de-escalating the situation in the area. He was taken to the Alexandria Adult Detention Center, where he later required medical assistance. Despite l…
$400K Of Pine-Sol Stolen From Tractor-Trailer In Dauphin CountyFound Abandoned In NJ: PSP $400K Of Pine-Sol Stolen From Tractor-Trailer In Dauphin CountyFound Abandoned In NJ: PSP
$400K Of Pine-Sol Stolen From Tractor-Trailer In Dauphin CountyFound Abandoned In NJ: PSP A tractor-trailer carrying nearly half a million dollars’ worth of Pine-Sol cleaner was found abandoned along Interstate 80 in New Jersey, Pennsylvania State Police announced. The tractor-trailer and its cargo container were stolen from Professional Freight Services on the 300 block of North Fairville Avenue in West Hanover Township, Dauphin County, around 1 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 3, according to troopers. Inside the container was approximately $400,000 worth of Pine-Sol, while the container itself was valued at around $2,000, police said. State police identified the victims in the case as No…
Teen Critically Injured After Large Fight At Huntingdon Valley Wawa: Police Teen Critically Injured After Large Fight At Huntingdon Valley Wawa: Police
Teen Critically Injured After Large Fight At Huntingdon Valley Wawa: Police A violent brawl outside a Montgomery County Wawa left an 18-year-old in critical condition, Lower Moreland Township Police announced on Friday, Aug. 15. Officers were dispatched to the convenience store on the 2500 block of Philmont Avenue around 9:39 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14, for reports of a large crowd fighting, according to Chief Scott Smith. Before police arrived, multiple people fled the area in vehicles, Smith said. At the scene, officers found an 18-year-old male victim lying on the ground. He was breathing but unresponsive, police detailed. The teen was flown by helicopter to th…
Man Killed By NJ Transit Train In River Edge: Officials Man Killed By NJ Transit Train In River Edge: Officials
Man Killed By NJ Transit Train In River Edge: Officials Rail service on NJ Transit’s Pascack Valley Line was suspended in both directions Friday, Aug. 15, after a person was struck and killed by a train in River Edge, rail officials said. Pascack Valley Line Train 1621, which departed Hoboken at 3:02 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive in Spring Valley, N.Y. at 4:10 p.m., struck and and killed a man just west of New Bridge Landing Station just after 3:30 p.m.,  an NJ Transit spokesperson said.  No other injuries were reported to the approximately 110 customers and crew on board. Train service in the area is suspended in both directions. N…
Man Struck By River LINE in Riverside: NJ Transit Man Struck By River LINE in Riverside: NJ Transit
Man Struck By River Line in Riverside: NJ Transit A man was struck by a light rail vehicle on Thursday, Aug. 14, authorities said. At 8:30 p.m., the man was hit by the vehicle on the River LINE at the Pavilion Avenue crossing in Riverside, NJ Transit said. The man was transported to a nearby hospital with unknown injuries, NJ Transit said.  There were no reported injuries to the 35 passengers and the operator on board, NJ Transit said.  River LINE service was suspended in both directions between Cinnaminson and Delanco Stations, NJ Transit said. NJ Transit police are investigating.
Man Killed After SUV Overturns In Commack Crash: Suffolk County Police Man Killed After SUV Overturns In Commack Crash: Suffolk County Police
Man Killed After SUV Overturns In Commack Crash: Suffolk County Police A 74-year-old man was killed when his SUV struck a median and overturned in Commack, Suffolk County Police announced on Thursday, Aug. 14. The man was driving a 1989 GMC Suburban southbound on Larkfield Road near Burr Road when the vehicle hit the median and rolled over at approximately 5:50 p.m., according to police. He was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore, where he was pronounced dead. His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Detectives are investigating whether the motorist suffered a medical emergency prior to the crash. The vehicle…
Hillsborough Dad On Work Trip Disappears — Then His Car, Body Were Pulled From River: Officials Hillsborough Dad On Work Trip Disappears — Then His Car, Body Were Pulled From River: Officials
Hillsborough Dad On Work Trip Disappears — Then His Car, Body Were Pulled From River: Officials A New Jersey father who vanished during a work trip to Iowa was found dead after his car was pulled from the Missouri River, authorities said. Akshay Arora, 47, of Hillsborough, had been reported missing on Wednesday, Aug. 6, when colleagues said he never showed up for a flight, Sioux City, IA, police said.  Later that evening, his vehicle was discovered submerged in the Missouri River, but no body was inside, prompting days of search efforts, police said. On Friday, Aug. 8, at 5:05 p.m., officers recovered Arora’s body from the river, police said. Preliminary investigations show no i…