Trump DOJ Brings Back Firing Squads For Federal Death Row Inmates Trump DOJ Brings Back Firing Squads For Federal Death Row Inmates
Trump DOJ Brings Back Firing Squads For Federal Death Row Inmates The US Department of Justice announced that it is reinstating firing squads as a method of execution for federal death row inmates.  The move is part of a broader effort by President Donald Trump’s administration to expand and accelerate the federal death penalty, which includes reintroducing other methods like electrocution and nitrogen hypoxia. The DOJ said on Friday, April 24, the change was prompted by ongoing difficulties in obtaining the drugs required for lethal injections. The Federal Bureau of Prisons has been directed to update its execution protocols to ensure complian…
Newborn Baby Dies Days After Home Birth, Toddler Found In Critical Condition: Lebanon DA Newborn Baby Dies Days After Home Birth, Toddler Found In Critical Condition: Lebanon DA
Newborn Baby Dies Days After Home Birth, Toddler Found In Critical Condition: Lebanon DA A newborn’s death and the discovery of a critically ill toddler have led to charges against both parents in Lebanon County, authorities announced on Friday, April 24. Martin Joseph Deimler, 34, and Connie Marie Deimler, 37, both of Grantville, were charged after an investigation into the death of their 6-day-old son at a home on Webster School Road in East Hanover Township, Pennsylvania State Police and the Lebanon County District Attorney’s Office said. Troopers were called to assist EMS at the home on Dec. 12, where the infant was already dead and beyond medical intervention, according to…
Bridgeport Man With Domestic Violence Warrant Found Hiding In Trumbull Woods After Chase Bridgeport Man With Domestic Violence Warrant Found Hiding In Trumbull Woods After Chase
Bridgeport Man With Domestic Violence Warrant Found Hiding In Trumbull Woods After Chase A Connecticut man wanted on multiple domestic violence charges tried to outrun police before he was found hiding in the woods, authorities said. Angel Montanez, 24, of Bridgeport, was spotted Thursday, April 23, driving on the Route 8/25 connector just before noon, according to the Bridgeport Police Department. Police said Montanez was wanted on a felony warrant for multiple domestic violence incidents reported on April 19, 20, and 22 involving multiple victims, according to police. Officers pursued him as he drove into Trumbull, but Montanez did not stop. Police said he abandoned his car…
Cocaine For Secrets? Sharon Hill Detective, Officer Accused Of Feeding Drug Dealer Police Intel Cocaine For Secrets? Sharon Hill Detective, Officer Accused Of Feeding Drug Dealer Police Intel
Cocaine For Secrets? Sharon Hill Detective, Officer Accused Of Feeding Drug Dealer Police Intel A pair of police officers are accused of secretly helping a drug dealer in exchange for cocaine and inside information, Pennsylvania’s Attorney General announced on Thursday, April 23. Vincent Procopio, a 34-year-old detective with the Sharon Hill Police Department, and Dominic Dellabarba, a 27-year-old patrolman with the same department, were charged following an investigation into their alleged ties to a known dealer, Attorney General Dave Sunday said. Procopio is accused of acting as an accomplice in drug distribution, resulting in charges including possession with intent to deliver, bri…
Avon Day Care To Close After Child Sex Assault Arrest; Police Say More Victims May Come Forward Avon Day Care To Close After Child Sex Assault Arrest; Police Say More Victims May Come Forward
Avon Day Care To Close After Child Sex Assault Arrest; Police Say More Victims May Come Forward The Connecticut day care where police say a former employee sexually assaulted a 4-year-old boy will close next month, officials said. BrightPath Avon Early Learning & Child Care announced this week that it will close on Friday, May 22. The decision comes days after Avon police released new details in their investigation. Jan Carlos Berrios Otero, 29, was arrested on April 1 and charged with fourth-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor in connection with an incident on March 30, when investigators say he abused the boy during nap time. The child's parents noticed scratche…
Police Shoot Gunman After Woman Hit Multiple Times In Chester Domestic Shooting: DA Police Shoot Gunman After Woman Hit Multiple Times In Chester Domestic Shooting: DA
Police Shoot Gunman After Woman Hit Multiple Times In Chester Domestic Shooting: DA A woman was shot multiple times and a gunman was shot by police during a violent domestic incident in Chester on Wednesday night, April 22, authorities said. Chester City Police responded to reports of a shooting and a person with a gun near 9th and Walnut streets, where officers found a female victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds lying on the ground, according to the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office. Police then located the alleged shooter, who had discharged his firearm at civilians and then aimed at responding officers, prompting officers to open fire, the DA’s office…
Chicopee Man Arrested Trying To Meet Child For Sex At West Springfield Motel: DA Chicopee Man Arrested Trying To Meet Child For Sex At West Springfield Motel: DA
Chicopee Man Arrested Trying To Meet Child For Sex At West Springfield Motel: DA A Western Massachusetts man is behind bars after authorities say he tried to meet up to have sex with a child at a West Springfield motel. Edgar Delvalle, 47, of Chicopee, was arraigned in Springfield District Court on Tuesday, April 21, following a multi-agency investigation, according to Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni. The case began with the New Jersey State Police. Undercover investigators said Delvalle attempted to exploit young children through online messages, authorities said.  Law enforcement acted quickly. On April 17, Delvalle had set up a meeting wi…
35 Rounded Up In Nassau Gang Takedown — Including Bloods, Crips, And MS-13: Police 35 Rounded Up In Nassau Gang Takedown — Including Bloods, Crips, And MS-13: Police
35 Rounded Up In Nassau Gang Takedown — Including Bloods, Crips, And MS-13: Police A wide-ranging gang takedown in Nassau County resulted in 35 arrests, including 15 accused gang members, authorities announced Tuesday, April 21. Officials said nine Bloods members, two Crips, three MS-13 members and one person affiliated with Haitian gang Zoe Pound were detained in the sweep, WABC reported. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who is running for governor as a Republican, touted the operation as “taking the fight to the gangs,” according to WCBS. The most serious charge was attempted murder, Newsday reported. Authorities said Keith Estrada, an accused Crips member, stab…
Police Cruiser Crashes While Responding To Help In Yonkers Pursuit: Suspects Still At Large Police Cruiser Crashes While Responding To Help In Yonkers Pursuit: Suspects Still At Large
Police Cruiser Crashes While Responding To Help In Yonkers Pursuit: Suspects Still At Large Two police officers were injured when their patrol vehicle crashed while responding to a suspicious vehicle call in Westchester County on Tuesday afternoon, April 21. The incident began around 4:15 p.m., when Yonkers Police officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle occupied by suspects wearing ski masks who were allegedly casing other vehicles, Yonkers Police Detective Lieutenant Frank DiDomizio told Daily Voice.  DiDomizio said the suspects may have been connected to an earlier chase in a neighboring jurisdiction and were driving a vehicle with mismatched licen…
'20-Foot Trail’ Of Tickets Given Out To Commercial Truck Driver In Goshen: 'Not Kidding' '20-Foot Trail’ Of Tickets Given Out To Commercial Truck Driver In Goshen: 'Not Kidding'
'20-Foot Trail’ Of Tickets Given Out To Commercial Truck Driver In Goshen: 'Not Kidding' A traffic stop in Orange County led to an unusually long list of violations and a vehicle impound after police said a commercial driver was operating an unsafe truck.   The incident happened in the Town of Goshen, where officers stopped a commercial vehicle that was found to be illegal and unsafe, the Goshen Police Department said on Monday, April 20. Following an extensive safety inspection, authorities issued a large number of tickets tied to multiple violations — in fact, police said the citations were so numerous that the list stretched roughly 20 feet in length.  Author…
Deadly Domestic Dispute On Elizabethtown Porch Advances To County Court (UPDATE) Deadly Domestic Dispute On Elizabethtown Porch Advances To County Court (UPDATE)
Deadly Domestic Dispute On Elizabethtown Porch Advances To County Court (Update) A deadly domestic dispute that unfolded on a front porch in Elizabethtown is now headed to county court, as the man accused of pulling the trigger faces homicide charges, officials announced on Monday, April 20. Bradley D. Yinger, 27, will have his case proceed to Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas following a preliminary hearing on Tuesday, March 31, where Judge Frank Ember held all charges for court. Yinger is accused of shooting 24-year-old Tyler J. Halbleib in the chest outside their shared home on the first block of Beech Lane shortly before midnight on Saturday, March 7, according…
Ex-PalPark Police Captain Arrested Just After Suit Over Power Abuse Settled: Prosecutor Ex-PalPark Police Captain Arrested Just After Suit Over Power Abuse Settled: Prosecutor
Ex-PalPark Police Captain Arrested Just After Suit Over Power Abuse Settled: Prosecutor A former Palisades Park police captain who retired amid allegations of interfering with promotions within the department and after an MS-13 gang member escaped under his watch has been charged with aggravated assault following a dispute in Bergen County, authorities said. Shawn M. Lee, 49, of Closter, wrapped both of his hands around the neck and jaw of a victim during a dispute in Palisades Park on Wednesday, April 15, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Officers responded to the home following a 9-1-1 hangup call just before 9:40 p.m., Musella said, at which time they learned …