Virginia Deputy Sheriff Fired, Arrested After Allegedly Trying To Smuggle Drugs Into Jail Virginia Deputy Sheriff Fired, Arrested After Allegedly Trying To Smuggle Drugs Into Jail
Virginia Deputy Sheriff Fired, Arrested After Allegedly Trying To Smuggle Drugs Into Jail A former deputy sheriff in Virginia who attempted to smuggle drugs inside a jail for a convict has been fired and arrested, authorities confirmed. Amarachukwu Igwe, who joined the Alexandria Sheriff's Office in July 2025, is facing charges after attempting to bring drugs into the Alexandria Adult Detention Center on Friday night. According to the sheriff's office, Igwe attempted to smuggle drugs into the facility with the intent to provide them to an inmate. Officials say that "following investigative measures by ASO's Investigations, Professionalism & Oversight Section, ASO took Igwe …
Restaurant Raid: 7 Arrested, 5 Facing Drug Charges On  Brentwood, Police Say Restaurant Raid: 7 Arrested, 5 Facing Drug Charges On  Brentwood, Police Say
Restaurant Raid: 7 Arrested, 5 Facing Drug Charges On Brentwood, Police Say A late-night compliance check at a Long Island restaurant led to multiple arrests and narcotics charges, police announced on Saturday, April 4. Seven people — including the owner, an employee, and several patrons — were taken into custody following the operation at La Costa Catracha Restaurant on Suffolk Avenue in Brentwood, according to Suffolk County Police. The investigation, conducted by Third Precinct detectives along with the New York State Liquor Authority and Town of Islip officials, uncovered alleged drug activity at the business, authorities said. The restaurant’s owner, Wilme…
Driver Tampered With Evidence After Hit-Run That Killed Freeport Man: Cops Driver Tampered With Evidence After Hit-Run That Killed Freeport Man: Cops
Driver Tampered With Evidence After Hit-Run That Killed Freeport Man: Cops A 40-year-old homeless man has been arrested in a hit-and-run crash that left a 66-year-old man dead, authorities said. Narciso Guerra Lopez, 66, was crossing Merrick Road in Freeport when he was hit by an a vehicle traveling east around 8:10 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, Nassau County police said. Lopez suffered serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital, where he was listed in critical condition, and later died from his injuries, police said. Detectives have since arrested Michael Bonner, 40, an undomiciled man, in connection with the crash, police said Saturday, April 4. B…
Drunk Driver More Than Twice Legal Limit Charged In Fatal I-95 Stamford Crash: Police Drunk Driver More Than Twice Legal Limit Charged In Fatal I-95 Stamford Crash: Police
Drunk Driver More Than Twice Legal Limit Charged In Fatal I-95 Stamford Crash: Police A Connecticut man was arrested after police say he caused a fatal head-on collision on I-95 in Stamford that killed one person and injured another while he was heavily drunk. Jawora Davidson, 37, of Bridgeport, was charged with driving under the influence and failure to maintain a proper lane after the crash, according to Connecticut State Police.  The crash happened on Sunday, March 29, around 12:45 a.m. near Exit 7, authorities said Friday. Police said Davidson was driving a 2001 Honda Prelude southbound when he lost control and veered into a concrete barrier. The impact sent t…
Missing Pittsgrove Man Last Seen At Bass River State Forest: NJSP Missing Pittsgrove Man Last Seen At Bass River State Forest: NJSP
Missing Pittsgrove Man Last Seen At Bass River State Forest: Njsp Richard Beckett, a 50-year-old Pittsgrove man, is missing, authorities announced Friday, April 3. Beckett was last seen Sunday, March 29 at 12:30 p.m. at Bass River State Forest in Burlington County near Lake Absegami, New Jersey State Police said. He is described as a white man, 5’11”, approximately 280 lbs., with a gray beard. Anyone with information is asked to contact the NJSP Troop “A” Bridgeton Station at 856-451‑0101.
Teen With 'History Of Violent Offenses' Arrested For 11th Time, Released Again In Baltimore Teen With 'History Of Violent Offenses' Arrested For 11th Time, Released Again In Baltimore
Teen With 'History Of Violent Offenses' Arrested For 11th Time, Released Again In Baltimore Some top lawmakers in Baltimore are speaking out after a teen offender who has run afoul of the law repeatedly was released and reoffended — again. On Tuesday, March 31, officers arrested a 14-year-old on an open warrant while he was in the 2200 block of Kirk Avenue.  His offense this time? Failure to appear in reference to a previous crime. But, which previous crime?  The teen is well-known to police, with 10 prior arrests for failure to appear, theft, robbery, and assault. Arrest number 11 resulted in more of the same: the teen was taken to the Juvenile Justice Center, a…
Hartford Police Cleared In Fatal Shooting Of Armed 21-Year-Old After State Investigation Hartford Police Cleared In Fatal Shooting Of Armed 21-Year-Old After State Investigation
Hartford Police Cleared In Fatal Shooting Of Armed 21-Year-Old After State Investigation Hartford police were justified in the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old man seen carrying guns on social media last month, according to a state investigation.  The Connecticut Office of Inspector General released its findings Thursday, April 2, of the March 6 shooting of William Bowen. Investigators said officers acted within the law during a fast-moving, fluid, and dangerous situation. Related: Click here to read the full Office of Inspector General Report Police first spotted Bowen on Instagram Live, where he was walking around the city with what appeared to be two firearms.  Th…
Trump Calls For Boycott Of Bruce Springsteen Concerts, 'Which Suck' Trump Calls For Boycott Of Bruce Springsteen Concerts, 'Which Suck'
Trump Calls For Boycott Of Bruce Springsteen Concerts, 'Which Suck' President Donald Trump is going after New Jersey's favorite son. In a Truth Social post on Thursday morning, April 2, Trump ripped Springsteen, one of his most outspoken critics and a native of Asbury Park, saying he has "Trump Derangement Syndrome." "Bad, and very boring singer, Bruce Springsteen, who looks like a dried up prune who has suffered greatly from the work of a really bad plastic surgeon, has long had a horrible and incurable case of Trump Derangement Syndrome, sometimes referred to as TDS," Trump wrote. "The guy is a total loser who spews hate against a President who won a Land…
Break-In At Abandoned Somers Facility Led To Fire, May Have Been Influenced By Tik Tok: Police Break-In At Abandoned Somers Facility Led To Fire, May Have Been Influenced By Tik Tok: Police
Break-In At Abandoned Somers Facility Led To Fire, May Have Been Influenced By Tik Tok: Police Police are warning residents about a growing trend of people illegally entering abandoned and vacant buildings across the Hudson Valley, citing both recent arrests and serious safety concerns.  The advisory follows multiple incidents in the Hudson Valley region, including a case in Somers where unauthorized entry into a vacant facility resulted in a small fire, New York State Police said in an announcement on Tuesday, March 31. More information about the Somers incident was not made immediately available.  Authorities said similar arrests have been made at other abandoned locatio…
Pasadena Man Who Sprayed Bullets Into Home With Child Inside Learns Prison Fate Pasadena Man Who Sprayed Bullets Into Home With Child Inside Learns Prison Fate
Pasadena Man Who Sprayed Bullets Into Home With Child Inside Learns Prison Fate A Maryland man who unleashed a barrage of bullets toward a home — nearly striking a 6-year-old child sitting inside — is headed to prison for decades. Montrelle Alusine Musa was sentenced on March 30 after a jury found him guilty in connection with a late-night shooting on Huff Court, according to the Anne Arundel County State's Attorney's Office. The 28-year-old Pasadena man was sentenced to 75 years with all but 25 years suspended following his conviction on six counts of first-degree assault and multiple firearm charges. The harrowing night began shortly after 10:45 p.m. on Jan. 12, 202…
Good Samaritan Stabbed Trying To Break Up Fight Aboard Wallingford Bus: Police Good Samaritan Stabbed Trying To Break Up Fight Aboard Wallingford Bus: Police
Good Samaritan Stabbed Trying To Break Up Fight Aboard Wallingford Bus: Police A violent altercation on a public bus near a busy Wallingford shopping corridor left one person injured and riders shaken, police said. Timothy Scott, 56, of Meriden, was identified as the suspect in the Saturday, March 28, incident in the area of North Colony Road and Old North Colony Road in Wallingford, police said.  Officers were called after reports of a stabbing and a possible gun on a CT Transit bus. When police arrived, they found the suspect had already run off toward the Home Depot on North Colony Road. Investigators said a dispute broke out on the bus between the suspect an…
Attempted Home Invasion In Ramapo Sends Resident Fleeing To Neighbor Attempted Home Invasion In Ramapo Sends Resident Fleeing To Neighbor
Attempted Home Invasion In Ramapo Sends Resident Fleeing To Neighbor A Ramapo resident fled to a neighbor’s home after being confronted by a suspect during a possible home invasion Sunday, March 29, authorities said. New, updated report - Juvenile Charged In Home Invasion Attempt That Sent Victim Fleeing In Rockland (UPDATE) Ramapo police responded at approximately 11:55 a.m. to West Carlton Road on a report of a possible interrupted burglary, Ramapo police said.  The resident, who was home at the time, ran to a neighbor’s house after being confronted by the suspect. A 911 call was made from the neighbor’s residence, police said. Officers arrived…