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PA Murder Suspect In NJ Bar Stabbing Found Hiding In Texas: Prosecutor
The fifth and final fugitive wanted in a 2024 stabbing outside of a Bergen County bar was arrested in Texas after more than two years as a fugitive, authorities announced Friday, May 8.
Ricky “Angel” Vargas, 37, a member of the Latin Kings from East Stroudsburg, PA, who had been wanted in the February 2024 killing of 31-year-old Hawthorne resident Richard Franceschi, was arrested Thursday, May 7, at a residence in Longview, TX, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said.
Garfield police responded to the stabbing at approximately 12:44 a.m. on Feb. 4, 2024, at JoJo's Bar &…
Woman Dies Weeks After House Fire In Pennsylvania: Coroner
A woman injured in a Bethlehem house fire last month has died from her injuries, officials announced on Friday, May 8.
Christine L. Garganta, 50, of Bethlehem, was pronounced dead at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest at 2:45 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, according to the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office.
Her death was ruled an accident caused by complications of inhalation of products of combustion from the fire, the coroner said.
The fire happened in the 2100 block of Princeton Avenue at approximately 8:17 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, authorities said.
The Bethlehem Police Department and Bethle…
Shots Fired At Mom’s Boyfriend’s Truck Lands PA Man Attempted Homicide Charges: Police
A man is jailed after police said he fired multiple shots at his mother’s boyfriend’s truck in Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Wednesday, May 7.
Jayson Jr. Montalvo, 22, of Waynesboro, was charged with criminal attempt homicide, aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person, and propulsion of missiles into an occupied vehicle or roadway following the shooting on West Fourth Street around 10:18 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, according to Waynesboro Police.
Officers responded to the Turkey Hill on the 300 block of West Main Street after the victim reported that his girlfriend’s …
Multi-Agency Hunt For Accused Rapist After Violent PA Assault Ends In Delaware: Police
A Delaware man wanted in a violent sexual assault case was captured in Wilmington after a multi-agency manhunt, Parkesburg Borough Police announced on Wednesday, May 7.
Richard Javier Vasquez-Lopez, 23, was arrested shortly after 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 6, in a Wilmington parking lot after investigators tracked him down with the help of county, state, and federal law enforcement partners, according to Parkesburg Borough Police.
The investigation began in mid-April, police said. Authorities obtained an arrest warrant for Vasquez-Lopez on April 29 following the investigation into an alleged se…
CT Teen Extradited From PA, Charged With Fatal Shooting Outside Restaurant: Cops
A teenager accused in a deadly shooting outside of a restaurant is back in Connecticut after being captured in Pennsylvania following a two-year investigation and manhunt, authorities said.
Desire Aitken, 19, of Waterbury, was arrested in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, on April 10, police said. She was extradited to Waterbury last week, where officers served her arrest warrant.
The case stems from a Jan. 30, 2024, killing near the former Bertie's West Indian & American Restaurant on North Main Street, Waterbury.
Waterbury officers responded to 928 North Main St. short…
Fired Driver Slashed Tires Of 29 Amazon Vehicles, Dumped Evidence In River: Sheriff
A fired delivery driver is accused of slashing tires on nearly 30 Amazon delivery vehicles, stealing key fobs, and trying to hide evidence in a river, authorities said.
Anthony Gillio of Cape Coral, Florida, was arrested on Friday, May 1, the Lee County Sheriff's Office said. The 22-year-old was charged with grand theft of between $5,000 and $10,000, two counts of criminal mischief, and tampering with evidence.
Investigators said Gillio vandalized 29 vehicles overnight at an Amazon facility near Fort Myers. Tires were slashed, vehicle bodies were punctured, and 23 key fobs were mi…
