Man Arrested By FBI In Philly For Murder Of 15-Year-Old Atlantic City Boy: Prosecutor Man Arrested By FBI In Philly For Murder Of 15-Year-Old Atlantic City Boy: Prosecutor
Man Arrested By FBI In Philly For Murder Of 15-Year-Old Atlantic City Boy: Prosecutor A 23-year-old Galloway man was arrested in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Dec. 2, for the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy, authorities said. Louis Jackson was apprehended by members of the Federal Bureau of Investigations and Philadelphia Police Department on a warrant for a double shooting last month that killed Jameer Simpkins, 15, and wounded a 17-year-old boy, the Atlantic City Prosecutor's Office said. At 5:24 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7, Atlantic City police responded to the 800 block of Arkansas Avenue and found Simpkins with multiple gunshot wounds, authorities said. He was transported&nbs…
Mechanicsville Mourns NASCAR-Loving Dad Killed In Crash As Community Rallies For Young Family Mechanicsville Mourns NASCAR-Loving Dad Killed In Crash As Community Rallies For Young Family
Mechanicsville Mourns Nascar-loving Dad Killed In Crash As Community Rallies For Young Family Mark “Vinnie” Vincent Wroble Jr. spent his life showing up for people — his wife, his little girls, his family, his friends, even his coworkers.  Now, the same community he never hesitated to help is rushing to lift up the young family he leaves behind after a horrific crash in Southern Maryland. Wroble, a 32-year-old father of two from Mechanicsville, was gravely injured in a multivehicle collision on Saturday and died the following evening at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.  What happened on Route 301 has now become the center of a Maryland State Police investigation. Acco…
Officer Tony Barbera Came Home To Hampstead After His Mother’s Death — Then Passed Unexpectedly Officer Tony Barbera Came Home To Hampstead After His Mother’s Death — Then Passed Unexpectedly
Officer Tony Barbera Came Home To Hampstead After His Mother’s Death — Then Passed Unexpectedly The Hampstead community is mourning one of its own after the passing of Officer Anthony “Tony” Barbera, a Maryland native remembered for his dedication to others, his deep love for family, and the way he lived his life — all heart, all in. Known to everyone as Tony, Barbera graduated from North Carroll High School, where he earned letters in football, lacrosse, and wrestling.  His obituary says he went on to become “a highly decorated Philadelphia Police Officer, dedicating over fifteen years to the 22nd and 1st Districts.”  Officer Tony Barbera GoFundMe It notes that…
‘Miracle He Survived’: Maryland Man Airlifted To Shock Trauma After Chesapeake City Crash ‘Miracle He Survived’: Maryland Man Airlifted To Shock Trauma After Chesapeake City Crash
‘Miracle He Survived’: Maryland Man Airlifted To Shock Trauma After Chesapeake City Crash A Maryland family is holding onto hope after a devastating crash left a young man fighting for his life at Shock Trauma. Ryan Franco says his best friend, Will, was critically injured on Saturday, Oct. 4, when an inattentive driver ran a stop sign and collided with his truck, sending it off the road and into a tree in Cecil County. The Cecil County crash left one in critical condition. Chesapeake City Volunteer Fire Company According to the Volunteer Fire Company #1 of Chesapeake City, crews were dispatched around 8 p.m. on Saturday to Cayots Corner Road and Old Telegraph Road f…
Cornell Freshman, Longtime Staff Member Die On Same Day, University Says Cornell Freshman, Longtime Staff Member Die On Same Day, University Says
Cornell Freshman, Longtime Staff Member Die On Same Day, University Says Cornell University is mourning the loss of a first-year student and a longtime staff member who both died on the same day.  According to the university, 18-year-old Joselyn Guadalupe Garcia, a member of the Class of 2029, was found dead in her campus residence hall on Friday, Sept. 19.  A Brooklyn native and graduate of Baruch College Campus High School, Garcia was a first-generation college student who planned to major in biological sciences and hoped to become a dentist. She had participated in Cornell’s Pre-Collegiate Summer Scholars Program and was part of the inaugural “…
Starving Puppy Fighting For Life In Lebanon After Being Found On Philly Streets: Rescue Starving Puppy Fighting For Life In Lebanon After Being Found On Philly Streets: Rescue
Starving Puppy Fighting For Life In Lebanon After Being Found On Philly Streets: Rescue A 5-month-old puppy found emaciated and near death on the streets of Philadelphia is now fighting for his life at a North Jersey animal hospital, according to an animal rescue. Garcia was discovered as a stray on Wednesday, Sept. 17, in what officials from Outcast Rescue called “absolutely horrific condition.” The puppy was so weak he could not stand, and every bone in his body was visible. He was transferred the same day to Crown Veterinary Specialists in Lebanon for emergency care, the rescue group said. Garcia was severely dehydrated, suffering from a wet cough, and in need of plasm…
Murder Victim Found 8 Years After Vanishing From Monticello: Support Pours In For Funeral Murder Victim Found 8 Years After Vanishing From Monticello: Support Pours In For Funeral
Murder Victim Found 8 Years After Vanishing From Monticello: Support Pours In For Funeral Loved ones are raising money to give a proper farewell to a Hudson Valley woman whose long-unsolved disappearance has turned into a murder case. The outpouring of support has come to the family of Sullivan County resident Shaniece Harris, who went missing in 2017 at the age of 31. For eight years, her loved ones lived without answers until federal prosecutors announced earlier this year that she was the victim of a homicide.  In June, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced that Dwayne Johnson, 46, of Monticello, was charged in connection with Harris’s …
Rutherford Dad, Restaurateur, Realtor Charlie Diehl Dies Unexpectedly At 45 Rutherford Dad, Restaurateur, Realtor Charlie Diehl Dies Unexpectedly At 45
Rutherford Dad, Restaurateur, Realtor Charlie Diehl Dies Unexpectedly At 45 The sudden death of a North Jersey dad, realtor, and restaurateur is spreading shock through the community. John “Charlie” Diehl died unexpectedly on Monday, Sept. 15. He was 49 years old. GoFundMe photo Diehl, who lived in Rutherford with his wife Mimi and their daughters, was remembered for the impact he made both personally and professionally. He worked as a realtor and trained with his Brazilian jiu-jitsu family at Notorious MMA, who described themselves as “heartbroken to share the passing of our dear friend and teammate.” “More than just a training partner, Charlie was a devoted h…
Scotch Plains Dad Dies In Crash, $150K Raised For Widow, Children Scotch Plains Dad Dies In Crash, $150K Raised For Widow, Children
Scotch Plains Dad Dies In Crash, $150K Raised For Widow, Children Brian Benson, of Scotch Plains, died in a car crash on Wednesday, Sept. 17, according to his obituary from Memorial Funeral Home. He was 46 years old.  Born in New York and raised in Mountain Lakes, Brian was a Rutgers graduate who built a two-decade career in medical device sales with Bausch and Lomb, Johnson & Johnson, and most recently RxSight, his obituary says.  “Brian was a valued member of the RxSight team, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in medical device sales and a deep commitment to his work,” a GoFundMe created by colleague Heather Spiri reads. Brian was de…
‘Shimmering And Sparkling’: Partner Devastated After Danny Malay-Miller's Death In Maryland ‘Shimmering And Sparkling’: Partner Devastated After Danny Malay-Miller's Death In Maryland
‘Shimmering And Sparkling’: Partner Devastated After Danny Malay-Miller's Death In Maryland The house is too quiet now. That’s how Glenn Malay-Miller described life after the sudden death of his husband and best friend, Danny Malay-Miller, who passed away on Sunday, Sept. 14. The loss has left Glenn — and an entire circle of friends, family, and community — shattered and searching for ways to navigate the days ahead. “Danny, I love you so very much from infinity and beyond,” Glenn wrote in a heartbreaking tribute. “You will forever be in my heart and I hope you rest easy and are with mom and brother Mike and Ophelia and Barnabas.  "I miss you soo (sic) much. Have a good rest my …
From Hospital To Home: Loudoun Deputy’s 18-Month Road To Recovery Begins From Hospital To Home: Loudoun Deputy’s 18-Month Road To Recovery Begins
From Hospital To Home: Loudoun Deputy’s 18-Month Road To Recovery Begins Loudoun County Sheriff's Deputy Louis Custodio is back home with his family after a life-altering motorcycle crash while he was on patrol, the agency says. At approximately 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13, Custodio was on the job when he struck another motorcycle head-on between Hyatt Lane and Morrisonville Road, sending both riders to the hospital with critical injuries. According to loved ones, Custodio was left with "devastating injuries" that will require at least 15 surgeries and a recovery time of at least 18 months, leaving him out of work. Louis Custodio GoFundMe On Friday, …
Fight Turns Fatal: Man Accused Of Gunning Down Longtime Acquaintance In Bowie, Police Say Fight Turns Fatal: Man Accused Of Gunning Down Longtime Acquaintance In Bowie, Police Say
Fight Turns Fatal: Man Accused Of Gunning Down Longtime Acquaintance In Bowie, Police Say A community is rallying around the family of a Maryland pastor who was gunned down by a longtime family friend earlier this month. Herbert Keith Mason Jr. is facing murder and other charges in connection with the deadly shooting of 59-year-old Lanham resident Benjamin Francis in Bowie, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Officers were called to the 4300 block of Rockport Lane in Bowie at around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7, to investigate reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, PGPD said that officers found Francis outside suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed …