Prosecutor: Newark Ex-Con Gets 31 Years For Gunpoint Robbery, Attempt To Escape Police Custody Prosecutor: Newark Ex-Con Gets 31 Years For Gunpoint Robbery, Attempt To Escape Police Custody
Prosecutor: Newark Ex-Con Gets 31 Years For Gunpoint Robbery, Attempt To Escape Police Custody A seven-time Newark ex-con who attempted to free himself from police custody after robbing a Verizon store at gunpoint was sentenced to 31 years in prison, authorities said. Wahiddudin Kimbrough, 34, was sentenced by Essex County Superior Court Judge Michael L. Ravin after being convicted of robbery, conspiracy and attempted escape, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II said. Kimbrough and an unidentified individual went to the Verizon store on the 700 block of Broad Street and robbed an employee at gunpoint of $1,018, a display phone, an iPad and several Sim cards on…
Long Island Man Charged For Verizon Store Armed Robbery, Two Burglaries Long Island Man Charged For Verizon Store Armed Robbery, Two Burglaries
Long Island Man Charged For Verizon Store Armed Robbery, Two Burglaries A man implicated in an alleged armed robbery at a Long Island Verizon store is facing charges for his alleged role in multiple burglaries, police said. Nassau County Police detectives said that a man entered the Verizon store on Front Street on July 29 last year, displaying a handgun. The man ordered employees and customers to the floor, demanding that one employee open a safe to steal a variety of Apple iPhones. The suspect - later identified as Hempstead resident Latise Eady - then fled on foot on Front Street with the stolen phones. Police said that on Wednesday, Feb. 26, Maple Avenue r…
Bandits Take Cellphones, Employee's Wallet From Montvale Verizon Store Bandits Take Cellphones, Employee's Wallet From Montvale Verizon Store
Bandits Take Cellphones, Employee's Wallet From Montvale Verizon Store Two bandits made off with more than 15 cellphones and an employee's wallet from a Verizon store in Montvale Tuesday night, authorities confirmed. Borough police were investigating, assisted by the Bergen County Sheriff's Bureau of Criminal Identification, which was collecting evidence, Police Chief Joseph Sanfilippo said. The robbers fled the Chestnut Ridge Road store in a four-door grey sedan, witnesses said. CHECK BACK FOR MORE DETAILS
Know Them? Women Wanted For Stealing iPhones From Long Island Verizon Store Know Them? Women Wanted For Stealing iPhones From Long Island Verizon Store
Know Them? Women Wanted For Stealing iPhones From Long Island Verizon Store Know them? Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating two women who allegedly stole iPhones from a Verizon store on Long Island. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers has offered a cash reward for information leading to the apprehension of two women who allegedly stole two iPhone 11s from Verizon on East Main Street in Smithtown at approximately 5:15 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15. In photos released by investigators, the two suspects can be seen perusing the store before they allegedly walked out with the stolen iPhones without paying. …
Suspect On Loose After Armed Robbery At Long Island Verizon Store Suspect On Loose After Armed Robbery At Long Island Verizon Store
Suspect On Loose After Armed Robbery At Long Island Verizon Store A suspect is on the loose after an armed robbery at a Verizon store on Long Island. It happened on Monday, Nov. 11 at around 7:15 p.m. in Greenvale, Nassau County Police said. According to detectives, the man, armed with a black handgun, entered the store located at 90 Northern Boulevard and approached the male salesperson inside, according to police. The suspect forced the victim into the back room and removed an undetermined number of cellphones from an open safe before fleeing the scene on foot in an unknown direction. No injuries were reported at the scene. The suspect is describ…
Police Release Video Of Suspects In Strong-Arm Robbery At Verizon Store In Fairfield Police Release Video Of Suspects In Strong-Arm Robbery At Verizon Store In Fairfield
Police Release Video Of Suspects In Strong-Arm Robbery At Verizon Store In Fairfield Police have released a video of two suspects who are on the loose after a strong-arm robbery at a Verizon store in the area. It happened at about 5:20 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16 at the store located at 1929 Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield County. Two men -- one Hispanic and the other black -- went directly to the first display inside of the store where the black suspect cut the security wires to a Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ and a Samsung Galaxy Tab E, police said.  The man asked several times where the iPhones were and also threatened to use physical violence against the store clerk if h…
Suspects On Loose After Strong-Arm Robbery At Verizon Store In Fairfield Suspects On Loose After Strong-Arm Robbery At Verizon Store In Fairfield
Suspects On Loose After Strong-Arm Robbery At Verizon Store In Fairfield Police have released a video of two suspects who are on the loose after a strong-arm robbery at a Verizon store in the area. It happened at about 5:20 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16 at the store located at 1929 Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield County. Two men -- one Hispanic and the other black -- went directly to the first display inside of the store where the black suspect cut the security wires to a Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ and a Samsung Galaxy Tab E, police said.  The man asked several times where the iPhones were and also threatened to use physical violence against the store clerk if h…
'Call It A Forced Retirement': Popular TV Weatherman Joe Rao Says Farewell 'Call It A Forced Retirement': Popular TV Weatherman Joe Rao Says Farewell
'Call It A Forced Retirement': Popular TV Weatherman Joe Rao Says Farewell A beloved, longtime television weatherman was among the casualties of the FiOS1 News shutdown in what he described as a “forced retirement.” Over the summer, Verizon announced it would be shuttering the local news channel in the Hudson Valley in November, opting not to renew its contract with RNN in Rye Brook. Among those to lose their job is popular meteorologist Joe Rao, a Putnam resident who penned a heartfelt tribute on Facebook in announcing his final day at FiOS1 News. The final newscast for FiOS1 News will be at 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13. "'WE’LL MEET AGAIN' -- Well . . . a …
Motorcyclist Killed After Being Struck By Car In Area Motorcyclist Killed After Being Struck By Car In Area
Motorcyclist Killed After Being Struck By Car In Area A local man driving a 2013 Harley Davidson motorcycle was killed during a crash with a car in the area. Mark Graff, 54, of Putnam Valley, was killed around 5 p.m., on Monday, Nov. 11, during the crash in LaGrange.on East Noxon Road at the intersection with South Cross Road, said Dutchess County Sheriff's Office Capt. John Watterson. A preliminary investigation has revealed that Graff was traveling eastbound on East Noxon Road when he attempted to make a left turn onto South Cross Road, Watterson said. While making the turn the motorcycle was struck by a 2004 Mercury Sable driven&…
Man Accused Of Peering Under Stalls In Women's Restroom At Long Island Store Man Accused Of Peering Under Stalls In Women's Restroom At Long Island Store
Man Accused Of Peering Under Stalls In Women's Restroom At Long Island Store A man has been accused of peering under stalls in a women's restroom at a Long Island store. The incident happened on Friday, Oct. 25 at 4:30 p.m. in Garden City, according to Nassau County Police. After an investigation, Jamali Johnson, 32, of Garden City, was located at his residence and placed under arrest on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 12:10 p.m. Officers responded to the Verizon store, located at 741 Zeckendorf Blvd., where a female victim gave a description of the offender to police.  Johnson was charged with third-degree criminal trespass, unlawful possession of marijuana and…
Settlement Of Dolan Family's Lawsuit Against Altice Keeps News 12 Staffing At Current Level Settlement Of Dolan Family's Lawsuit Against Altice Keeps News 12 Staffing At Current Level
Settlement Of Dolan Family's Lawsuit Against Altice Keeps News 12 Staffing At Current Level At the 11th hour, the Dolan family, the former owners of Cablevision before it was sold to Altice USA, reached a settlement in a lawsuit regarding layoffs and staffing at News 12 with the new parent company for the 24-hour hyperlocal news network. News 12 will employ at least 371 full-time employees through February 2023 under the agreement, ending a yearlong dispute by the Dolans, who sought a minimum of 462. Altice acquired News 12 when it took over Cablevision three years ago. The lawsuit alleged that Altice had not operated the news company in compliance with the agreement of the deal. …
Verizon To Add News 12 After Ending Contract With RNN Verizon To Add News 12 After Ending Contract With RNN
Verizon To Add News 12 After Ending Contract With RNN FiOS1 News may soon be a thing of the past, but Verizon customers will still be able to get their hyperlocal news fix on cable after striking a deal to air Altice's News 12 beginning in November. News 12, which had previously been exclusively provided to Optimum customers, is coming to Verizon following the announcement of the shuttering of FiOS1 News, whose contract ends on Sunday, Nov. 15. “Starting in November, customers can enjoy content from the Altice News properties, including hyperlocal news from News 12 Networks, followed by content from i24NEWS and Cheddar in 2020," Verizon annou…