Tag: Assault with a Dangerous Weapon
Parks And Rec Employee In DC Who Killed 13-Year-Old Karon Blake Learns Prison Fate In Court
A District man who gunned down a 13-year-old boy during a chaotic confrontation over a string of car break-ins is headed to prison for over 12 years, officials announced.
Jason Lewis, 42, a former DC Parks and Recreation employee, was sentenced this week, to 12 ½ years behind bars for the shooting death of Karon Blake, a middle schooler, during an early-morning incident on Quincy Street NE in January 2023, according to federal prosecutors.
The case rocked the city when Lewis, armed with a loaded handgun, stepped outside his home around 4 a.m. on Jan. 7, 2023, after spotting two people break…
Cold Case: 2 Charged With 30-Year-Old Killing Of Teenager In Central Mass
Two men have been charged with the fatal shooting of a teenager in 1993 in Worcester County, authorities announced on Monday, March 25.
Robert D’Lucca, 49, and Lawrence Calafell, 51, of Gardner, were indicted on one count of murder in the death of 15-year-old Deondray Atwood, the Worcester County District Attorney's Office said.
They were also indicted on charges of armed assault with intent to murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, carrying a firearm without a license, and possession of ammunition without an FID card.
The duo are accused of shooting into a parked car on…
Man Kidnaps Woman At Knifepoint In Western Mass, Forces Her Into Hotel Room: Police
A Hampden County man is accused of robbing a couple in West Springfield before forcing the woman at knifepoint to go with him to a hotel, where he planned to rape her, authorities said.
Michael Hunter, of Leeds, is charged with armed robbery, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, kidnapping, assault to commit rape, and assault and battery, West Springfield police said.
Officers were called to the area of 1130 Riverdale St. in West Springfield around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7, to reports of a man assaulting a man and woman at knifepoint. Witnesses said the man forced the …
Springfield Armed Robber May Stay In Prison Until He's 73: DA
A Springfield man could spend more than two decades behind bars for the 2021 armed robbery of a convenience store, authorities said.
Warner Donaldson, 50, was sentenced to 17 to 23 years in prison on Tuesday, Jan. 30, the Hampden County District Attorney's Office announced. A jury convicted him on Friday of armed robbery while masked, assault with a dangerous weapon, and theft under $1200.
Donaldson was accused of the Feb. 28, 2021, robbery of a convenience store in the 500 block of Boston Road, the prosecutor said.
Donaldson entered the store just after 8:45 p.…
Axe-Wielding Man With Machete Backup Challenges Teens To Fight In Boston: Police
A 51-year-old man faces weapons and drug charges after he challenged a group of teens to a fight while waving a machete and an axe in Downtown Boston, police said.
Israel Silva, 51, of Roxbury, threatened to attack a group of teens and challenged them to fight shortly after 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 27, around the Temple Place area, according to Boston police.
Officers arrived and watched as Silva reached into his pocket and retrieved a small axe while holding a machete in his left hand, police said.
He continued to taunt the group of teens, who ran away in fear, police said.
Officers …
Teens To Be Charged As Adults For Killing Of 17-Year-Old In Northeast DC: Police
Two teens will face serious charges after a shooting that left a 17-year-old dead and another man hospitalized with critical injuries in DC, the Metropolitan Police Department announced.
Marlan Smith, Jr., 16, and Anthony Monroe, 17, both of Northwest DC, are facing a host of felony charges for their alleged roles in the midday murder of Antonio Cunningham last month.
Detectives from the department were called shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 11 to the 2300 block of Washington Place NE, where there were reports of gunshots ringing out with two people down.
Upon arrival, first respo…
Drugs, Gun, Cash: Road Rage Fight Leads To Felony Busts In Salem, Cops Say
A 30-year-old Salem man was behind bars on felony drug charges along with a woman after he allegedly got angry during a traffic dispute and pulled a handgun, authorities said.
Bryan Brito, 30, and Sandra Pimental, 58, both of Salem, are charged with trafficking in cocaine — more than 200 grams — and trafficking in cocaine — 18 grams or more— respectively, the Essex County District Attorney announced. Brito also faces assault with a dangerous weapon (handgun), vandalizing property, and possession with intent to distribute a Class B drug.
Salem police said they began investig…
Virginia Man Convicted Of Shooting At Wheelchair-Bound 'Friend' Outside DC Walmart: Feds
An Alexandria man has been convicted of shooting at a wheelchair-bound “friend” who had to play dead outside an area Walmart to get his assailant to stop his attack, federal officials announced.
Richard Nduba, 39, was found guilty following a three-day trial in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for firing multiple shots a a man during an argument that rapidly escalated in August 2022 in Northwest DC.
Prosecutors say that on Aug. 10, 2022, Nduba argued with the victim, a friend, outside the Walmart on H Street NW.
After the argument, the victim, who is wheelchair bound, went t…
