Footage Released Of Deadly Jersey City Police Shooting: AG Footage Released Of Deadly Jersey City Police Shooting: AG
Footage Released Of Deadly Jersey City Police Shooting: AG Bodycam footage has been released in the fatal police involved shooting of a 26-year-old Jersey City man, authorities announced Wednesday, April 1. The deadly shooting of Steven Sanchez remains under investigation by the Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability. At 1:22 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 5,  two uniformed Jersey City officers were traveling southbound on JFK Blvd.) in a marked police vehicle while Jersey City Police Sgt. Ricardo Reyes was traveling northbound in a separate marked police vehicle, the Attorney General's office said. Reyes then made a U-turn, …
Man Missing in Gloucester Township: Police Man Missing in Gloucester Township: Police
Man Missing in Gloucester Township: Police A 49-year-old Gloucester Township man is missing, authorities announced Tuesday, March 31. Stephen Stankiewicz was reported missing Monday, March 30 at 8:14 p.m., having last been seen at 1 p.m. that day on Erial Road, walking on foot toward Hickstown Road, Gloucester Township police said.  Stankiewicz is 5'8" and weighs 120 pounds, police said. He has gray hair, gray/ white facial hair, blue eyes and often wears glasses, police said. He was last seen wearing a teal hooded sweatshirt with a black t-shirt over top of it, dark colored pants, and black Nike sneakers, police said. If…
Woman Tried To Bring Prescription Drugs Into Bayside Prison: NJDOC Woman Tried To Bring Prescription Drugs Into Bayside Prison: NJDOC
Woman Tried To Bring Prescription Drugs Into Bayside Prison: Njdoc A 26-year-old woman was arrested and charged with trying to bring contraband into Bayside State Prison, authorities announced Monday, March 30. At 12:22 p.m., special investigations staff arrested the woman, who was not identified after finding her in possession of prescription drugs during a scheduled visit at the prison in Cumberland County, the New Jersey Department of Corrections said.  She had more than five but fewer than 100 doses of the prescription drug and was issued a complaint summons, NJDOC said.
Passenger Threat Sparks Chaos On Frontier Airlines Flight Passenger Threat Sparks Chaos On Frontier Airlines Flight
Passenger Threat Sparks Chaos On Frontier Airlines Flight A Frontier Airlines flight was met by law enforcement after a passenger made a verbal bomb threat as the plane landed in Atlanta. The incident occurred on Sunday, March 29, aboard Frontier Airlines Flight 2539, which was traveling from John Glenn Columbus International Airport in Ohio to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. As the plane was taxiing to the gate, the unruly passenger, a man, made a verbal bomb threat, causing panic among passengers and prompting an immediate response from authorities. The aircraft was directed to a remote area of the airport as a precaution, acco…
Former Police Chief Who Led Warwick, Washingtonville PD Dies: 'Legacy Of Service' Former Police Chief Who Led Warwick, Washingtonville PD Dies: 'Legacy Of Service'
Former Police Chief Who Led Warwick, Washingtonville PD Dies: 'Legacy Of Service' Two Orange County police departments are mourning the loss of a respected law enforcement leader who once served two communities in the region. The Town of Warwick Police Department and the Village of Washingtonville Police Department both announced the death of retired Chief of Police Frank Corkum on Saturday, March 28.  Corkum led the Washingtonville Police Department in the late 1980s before later becoming chief in Warwick, where officials say he left a lasting impact on the department.  The Warwick Police Department praised Corkum’s lifelong commitment to public service, noti…
Accused Patchogue Kidnapper Blamed Language Barrier For Snatch: Report Accused Patchogue Kidnapper Blamed Language Barrier For Snatch: Report
Accused Patchogue Kidnapper Blamed Language Barrier For Snatch: Report An accused Long Island kidnapper blamed a language barrier for why he led a 4-year-old girl away from her mother, according to a report published Sunday, March 29. Carlos Corte, a 38-year-old Patchogue man, took the 4-year-old girl from a laundromat to a local library on Saturday, March 28 before he was arrested, Suffolk County police said. But Corte’s attorney Alexandra Dryoff claimed in court that he believed the girl didn’t have any parents, the New York Post reports. Dryoff also apparently said Corte brought the girl to the library and tried to explain the situation to a staff memb…
Use Of Force Justified After Ex-Officer Charged In PA Child Rape Case Shot Dead: Montco DA Use Of Force Justified After Ex-Officer Charged In PA Child Rape Case Shot Dead: Montco DA
Use Of Force Justified After Ex-Officer Charged In PA Child Rape Case Shot Dead: Montco DA The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office ruled the fatal shooting of a former police officer — charged in a child rape case — was justified, according to a release on Friday, March 27. The fatal officer-involved shooting happened at 3:48 a.m. on Old Lancaster Road in the Bala Cynwyd section of Lower Merion Township on Feb. 25, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele announced. Lower Merion Township Police officers were on patrol when they spotted a vehicle belonging to 38-year-old Francis Connell Collier, who was wanted by the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office on ch…
Germantown Man Who Opened Fire On Officer Struck In Shootout, Hospitalized, Arrested: Police Germantown Man Who Opened Fire On Officer Struck In Shootout, Hospitalized, Arrested: Police
Germantown Man Who Opened Fire On Officer Struck In Shootout, Hospitalized, Arrested: Police A Maryland man who fired shots at a police officer during a wild pursuit is behind bars, officials confirmed. Germantown native Andre Duvall is facing charges after a shootout ended with him suffering a gunshot wound and being arrested for attempted murder, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. Shortly before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, officers were patrolling the area of Contour Road in Montgomery Village following community complaints of criminal activity including aggravated assaults, robberies, thefts, drug activity, disorderly conduct, and other public nuisance cri…
Repeat Encounter: Police Seek Scooter Rider In Woodbridge Sexual Assault Investigation Repeat Encounter: Police Seek Scooter Rider In Woodbridge Sexual Assault Investigation
Repeat Encounter: Police Seek Scooter Rider In Woodbridge Sexual Assault Investigation A 26-year-old woman was sexually assaulted by a scooter rider in Virginia — and now newly released images may help police track him down. In Woodbridge, detectives with the Prince William County Police Department are now sharing surveillance photos as they continue searching for the man they believe targeted the same victim more than once. Police say the latest incident happened around 6:50 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, near River Ridge Boulevard and Powells Creek Boulevard. A jogger was approached by a stranger riding a black electric scooter in the area, where investigators say the encount…
$10K Reward As Father Sought In Death Of 59-Pound Care-Dependent Son: Montco DA $10K Reward As Father Sought In Death Of 59-Pound Care-Dependent Son: Montco DA
$10K Reward As Father Sought In Death Of 59-Pound Care-Dependent Son: Montco DA A father accused of leaving his care-dependent son to die weighing just 59 pounds has been on the run for more than a year — and now a $10,000 reward is being offered to find him. Vernon Hatchett, 40, of Glenside, is wanted in connection with the death of his 21-year-old son, Tylim Hatchett, who died from neglect on Sept. 18, 2024, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele announced on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Tylim Hatchett Montgomery County District Attorney's Office Hatchett, who also goes by Khaliyl Ward, has been on the run for approximately 15 months since a warran…
Children Threatened With 'The Gun Or The Belt' In Harrisburg Abuse Case: Court Docs Children Threatened With 'The Gun Or The Belt' In Harrisburg Abuse Case: Court Docs
Children Threatened With 'The Gun Or The Belt' In Harrisburg Abuse Case: Court Docs Children were allegedly forced to choose between “the gun or the belt” as punishment inside a Harrisburg home, leading to the arrests of a mother and her boyfriend, police announced on Monday, March 23. Maria Roche, 31, and William Witherspoon, 41, were both taken into custody on Friday, March 20 in Harrisburg, according to police and court records. Roche was charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault, two counts of Endangering the Welfare of Children, and Simple Assault. Witherspoon was charged with Endangering the Welfare of Children, authorities said. The charges stem from an investi…
Police Surround Bristol Home After Man Locks Himself Inside, Refuses To Leave; Avoid The Area Police Surround Bristol Home After Man Locks Himself Inside, Refuses To Leave; Avoid The Area
Police Surround Bristol Home After Man Locks Himself Inside, Refuses To Leave; Avoid The Area A heavy police presence has taken over a quiet Bristol neighborhood as officers surround a home and work to take a suspect into custody. The situation unfolded Thursday afternoon, March 26, on Violet Drive near Redstone Hill Road, according to the Bristol police. Police say a suspect is inside a residence that is now surrounded by officers. In a Facebook post, the department said officers are actively working to resolve the situation. Authorities have not said what led to the response or what charges the suspect may face. Residents are being urged to stay clear of the area while police co…