'Marijuana Deal Gone Bad' Lands Silver Spring Man Decades In Prison For Murder 'Marijuana Deal Gone Bad' Lands Silver Spring Man Decades In Prison For Murder
'Marijuana Deal Gone Bad' Lands Silver Spring Man Decades In Prison For Murder A 25-year-old man will have decades behind bars to contemplate his life decisions after being convicted of the murder of a man during a botched drug deal, the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday. Silver Spring resident Malik Jefferson has been sentenced to 55 years in prison in connection to the murder of Jose Osvaldo Genao Romero in in February 2022. Jefferson was convicted in January of second-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence, and robbery, for which he was sentenced to 50 years. He was also found in violation of …
44-Foot Dead Whale Caught On Cruise Ship's Bow Towed To Sandy Hook: NOAA 44-Foot Dead Whale Caught On Cruise Ship's Bow Towed To Sandy Hook: NOAA
44-Foot Dead Whale Caught On Cruise Ship's Bow Towed To Sandy Hook: NOAA A dead whale was towed to the Jersey Shore after it was caught on the bow of a cruise ship, officials said. The cruise ship in the Port of Brooklyn, New York, reported the sei whale was caught on the front of the vessel on the morning of Saturday, May 4. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries service for New England and the mid-Atlantic issued a news release about the incident on Wednesday, May 8. The roughly 44-foot-long whale was brought to shore in Sandy Hook to give better access to heavy equipment. A necropsy was performed on Tuesday, May 7 and t…
PA Mom, Daughter Of Convicted Rapist, Wanted On Incest Charges: Affidavit PA Mom, Daughter Of Convicted Rapist, Wanted On Incest Charges: Affidavit
PA Mom, Daughter Of Convicted Rapist, Wanted On Incest Charges: Affidavit A registered sex offender is back behind bars after allegedly threatening his grandchildren with a gun. Still, his daughter — who is also accused of incest with her children — remains at large, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice following a release by the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office on Wednesday..  The warrant for the arrest of Sarah Lee Miller, also known as Sara Souder, was announced on her 35th birthday, May 8, court records show. Her last known address was in Nanticoke, Luzerne County. Her father, John James DeHart, 56 of Camano Island, W…
Duo Stole Over 100 Tires, Rims From Vehicles Across Suffolk County, DA Says Duo Stole Over 100 Tires, Rims From Vehicles Across Suffolk County, DA Says
Duo Stole Over 100 Tires, Rims From Vehicles Across Suffolk County, DA Says Two Long Island men are facing dozens of charges after allegedly stealing tires and rims from over 100 vehicles. Randy Woods, age 37, of Wyandanch and Dwayne Jones, age 45 of Central Islip are named in a 190-count indictment announced by the Suffolk County DA’s office on Wednesday, May 8. According to investigators, the pair targeted residents, car dealerships, and rental car companies across Suffolk County between July 2022 and October 2023. In all, they stole tires and rims from 114 vehicles, leaving nearly $500,000 in property damage in their wake, prosecutors allege. Woods and Jones …
East Orange Hospital In Financial Duress Given 24 Hours To Draw Up Disaster Plan East Orange Hospital In Financial Duress Given 24 Hours To Draw Up Disaster Plan
East Orange Hospital In Financial Duress Given 24 Hours To Draw Up Disaster Plan A beleaguered hospital in Essex County has just 24 hours to draw up a financial disaster plan, the state Department of Health ordered. In a letter sent to Carewell Health Medical Center in East Orange, Gene Rosenblum, the director of the Office of Program Compliance paints a dire financial picture for the hospital. CareWell Health Medical Center has low cash on hand, maintains negative operating margins and has cited other issues with emergency cash flow, he said. The hospital has not made any payments for the entire fiscal year for the assessments it owes the Department of Health, accordin…
Philadelphia Teacher Killed In Apparent Murder-Suicide: Police Philadelphia Teacher Killed In Apparent Murder-Suicide: Police
Philadelphia Teacher Killed In Apparent Murder-Suicide: Police A special education teacher in Philadelphia was killed in what police described as an apparent murder-suicide.  Ondria Glaze was found at the scene on the 1300 block of South 70th Street on Sunday afternoon, May 5, authorities told Daily Voice.  "Ms. Glaze was our Special Education Compliance Monitor and long-time beloved Olney teacher," Olney High School Principal Michael Roth said in a statement.  "At Olney, we have a saying, 'Olney Love.' Ms. Glaze could truly be defined as 'Olney Love.' She embodied this mantra and blessed every student and staff member she came across,"…
Electric Scooters Now Available At Palisades Center For West Nyack Shoppers Electric Scooters Now Available At Palisades Center For West Nyack Shoppers
Electric Scooters Now Available At Palisades Center For West Nyack Shoppers Shoppers in the Hudson Valley who hate walking the mall or need help getting around will soon be able to rent an electric scooter or "Scoozer."  Located in Rockland County at the Palisades Center in West Nyack, a four-story mall with 17 restaurants, a comedy club, and more, said the "Scoozer" program offers shoppers an innovative way to navigate the expansive center. Mall officials said Scoozer offers a fleet of two-seater electric scooters, enhancing accessibility and enabling guests to explore Palisades Center together. The scooters have two seats and cost $39 for a full shopping da…
Troy Man Sexually Assaults Paramedic At Albany VA Hospital, Feds Say Troy Man Sexually Assaults Paramedic At Albany VA Hospital, Feds Say
Troy Man Sexually Assaults Paramedic At Albany VA Hospital, Feds Say A man from the region is facing federal charges after allegedly sexually assaulting a paramedic at a Veterans Affairs hospital. Rensselaer County resident Robert Seifert, age 65, of Troy, was arraigned in Albany federal court on Tuesday, April 9. Prosecutors said Seifert grabbed the paramedic’s breast and groin at the Albany Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center.  It was not immediately clear when the alleged assault occurred. If convicted, he could spend up to two years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
Prisoner On Furlough Wanted For Escape In St. Mary's County: Sheriff (DEVELOPING) Prisoner On Furlough Wanted For Escape In St. Mary's County: Sheriff (DEVELOPING)
Prisoner On Furlough Wanted For Escape In St. Mary's County: Sheriff (Developing) A prisoner is on the loose after ditching his GPS device in a bathroom while being temporarily released from the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown. An alert was issued by the sheriff's office on Wednesday afternoon advising that Dimarian Eltreek Logan is wanted for escape following an incident that was reported on Tuesday, May 7.  Logan, who had been behind bars, was wearing a GPS device while on an approved furlough. On Tuesday, Correctional Officers received a tamper alert from the device, and responded to the location, where they found it in a bath…
$1M Lottery Winner In East Boston: Second Major Prize From New Scratch-Off Game This Week $1M Lottery Winner In East Boston: Second Major Prize From New Scratch-Off Game This Week
$1M Lottery Winner In East Boston: Second Major Prize From New Scratch-Off Game This Week One Bay Stater had a very good Tuesday, May 7, when they claimed a $1 million lottery prize.  The winner was sold at Belle Isle Wine & Spirits at 1144 Saratoga St in East Boston. They won the money playing the $10 scratch-off game "$4,000,000 Lion's Share." The winner's name was not released. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale.  Related: Northborough Dad Wins $5.37M In Biggest Mass Jackpot Of Year They were among 439 people who won $600 or more in the Massachusetts State Lottery on Tuesday.  This is the second major prize from the new "$…
'Connected By Evil': Unsolved Murders Of Teens Found In Saratoga County Focus Of New Podcast 'Connected By Evil': Unsolved Murders Of Teens Found In Saratoga County Focus Of New Podcast
'Connected By Evil': Unsolved Murders Of Teens Found In Saratoga County Focus Of New Podcast An ex-cop turned podcaster is hoping to breathe new life into the cold case killings of two young women whose remains were discovered in upstate New York. On a recent episode of his true crime podcast, APB Cold Case, retired Costa Mesa, California police chief Mark Spawn discussed the murders of 18-year-old Jennifer Hammond and 19-year-old Christina White. The women disappeared in August 2003 and June 2005, respectively, and were last seen near mobile home parks in the Saratoga County town of Milton. According to New York State Police, Hammond, a native of Littleton, Colorado, was last see…
Westchester's First Mobile Adoption Unit To Debut At Chappaqua Farmer's Market Westchester's First Mobile Adoption Unit To Debut At Chappaqua Farmer's Market
Westchester's First Mobile Adoption Unit To Debut At Chappaqua Farmer's Market The first mobile adoption unit in Westchester will soon make its debut appearance at a busy farmer's market to reach residents looking to add furry friends to their families. SPCA Westchester's Mobile Adoption Unit, the first of its kind, will soon hit the road and debut at the Chappaqua Farmer's Market at the Chappaqua Train Station on Saturday, May 11 at 9 a.m. The 26-foot vehicle features 20 spacious cages, roll-up viewing windows, and a booth providing a space for matchmaking discussions between SPCA staff and would-be adopters.  The vehicle was commissioned to increase animal ado…
'Sickening' Road Rager Admits Stomping Man To Death In Baldwin 'Sickening' Road Rager Admits Stomping Man To Death In Baldwin
'Sickening' Road Rager Admits Stomping Man To Death In Baldwin A Queens man who stomped a man to death after a DWI crash on Long Island has pleaded guilty to the charges against him. On Tuesday, May 7, 27-year-old Patrick Destine pleaded guilty to charges including murder for the April 2023 incident, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Original Story - Road-Rage Murder Update: Baldwin Man Identified As Victim It was just after 11 p.m. on April 15 when the victim, 54-year-old David McKenzie, was driving his 2003 Honda near Shuman Place and Forest Avenue in Baldwin. He collided with Destine’s 2004 Infiniti, which also carried two p…
Million Dollar Lottery Ticket Sold In Reading Million Dollar Lottery Ticket Sold In Reading
Million Dollar Lottery Ticket Sold In Reading A shopper at a Reading corner store paid $20 this week to become a millionaire.  The lucky winner earned the top prize playing the Million Dollar Cashfall scratch-off game, according to state gaming officials.  Reading Beverage at 1257 North 9th St. will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.  Scratch-off prizes expire one year after the date of purchase. All winners should immediately sign the back of their ticket and call the Lottery at 1-800-692-7481.  To learn more, visit palottery.com. 
Support Swells For Wayne Family After Losing Dog In Fire Support Swells For Wayne Family After Losing Dog In Fire
Support Swells For Wayne Family After Losing Dog In Fire A Wayne family is on the mend after a fire damaged their home on Saturday, May 4 killing their beloved dog, Cali. The two-alarm fire on Lenox Road injured two firefighters, first responders at the scene said, though Andrea Jobst and her three children were able to safely escape the home, according to a fundraiser set up to support the family.   "They are mourning the loss of their cherished dog Cali," Jennifer Graf, who organized the fundraiser said. "Cali was not just a pet but a beloved member of their family, having grown up alongside Andrea's children. The bond between Ca…
Hotel Torturer Who Beat, Burned Women With Iron In Ronkonkoma Gets Decades In Prison Hotel Torturer Who Beat, Burned Women With Iron In Ronkonkoma Gets Decades In Prison
Hotel Torturer Who Beat, Burned Women With Iron In Ronkonkoma Gets Decades In Prison A Long Island man who subjected two women to hours of torture, including beatings and burns with a hot iron, will spend decades behind bars. Johnathan Wright, age 34, of Lindenhurst, was sentenced to 32 ½ to 40 years in prison by a Suffolk County judge on Tuesday, May 7, following his jury conviction for assault and related charges. Prosecutors said Wright was staying at a Ronkonkoma hotel with two women, one of whom suffered from mental disabilities, on July 21, 2021, when he became enraged after the women fell asleep while giving him a back massage. Earlier Report: Hotel Torture: …
Trailblazing Astronaut From Needham Will Be First Woman Aboard A Maiden Crewed Spacecraft Trailblazing Astronaut From Needham Will Be First Woman Aboard A Maiden Crewed Spacecraft
Trailblazing Astronaut From Needham Will Be First Woman Aboard A Maiden Crewed Spacecraft Sunita Williams has held plenty of titles in her life: Astronaut, US Navy officer, former record holder for most spacewalks by a woman (seven), to name a few. Now, the Needham native can add one more to her impressive resume: trailblazer. The 58-year-old Williams is set to become the first woman aboard the maiden flight of a manned spacecraft when NASA and Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner launches for the first time from Florida’s Cape Canaveral for the 24-hour journey to the International Space Station. Originally scheduled for takeoff Monday night, May 6, the launch was scrapped “out of an abu…
Body Of Sixth, Final Victim Found Inside Construction Site At Key Bridge Collapse Site Body Of Sixth, Final Victim Found Inside Construction Site At Key Bridge Collapse Site
Body Of Sixth, Final Victim Found Inside Construction Site At Key Bridge Collapse Site A sixth body has been recovered at the site of the Key Bridge collapse site in Baltimore on Tuesday, officials confirmed. Jose Mynor Lopez, 37, of Baltimore, was located by the Unified Command and advised Maryland State Police, who then pulled his body from a red construction vehicle. UPDATE: The Unified Command recovered the body of another missing victim at the Key Bridge incident site on May 1, 2024. The victim is identified as Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez, 49, of Glen Burnie, Maryland. pic.twitter.com/18YGoZ0HM5 — Baltimore County Police Department (@BaltCoPolice) May 2, 2024 At the …
19-Year-Old Admits Smuggling Migrants Through Northern Westchester, Threatening Them 19-Year-Old Admits Smuggling Migrants Through Northern Westchester, Threatening Them
19-Year-Old Admits Smuggling Migrants Through Northern Westchester, Threatening Them A 19-year-old man faces years in prison after he was caught trafficking migrants in Northern Westchester, federal officials said. Mario Elpidio Chavez Millan of Albuquerque, New Mexico, pleaded guilty to charges connected to his smuggling of people who illegally entered the United States as well as his participation in a kidnapping scheme, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Tuesday, May 7.  According to federal officials, on July 10, 2023, New York State Police in Cortlandt received a report from a person who said their relative had entered…
One-Way NJ Transit Tickets Will Soon Expire After 30 Days One-Way NJ Transit Tickets Will Soon Expire After 30 Days
One-Way NJ Transit Tickets Will Soon Expire After 30 Days NJ Transit is rolling out a new policy for its one-way tickets. Beginning Monday, July 1, all one-way tickets will expire after 30 days, NJ Transit announced. All tickets purchased prior to July 1, will expire on July 31, regardless of their original date of purchase. There will be no changes to the existing refund policy, NJ Transit said. The 20-trip FLEXPASS pilot fare will be discontinued on July 1, NJ Transit said. The last date to purchase a FLEXPASS is Sunday, June 30, NJ Transit said. "We understand this change may require adjustments, and we are here to assist you," NJ Transit sai…
Man Sentenced For Sending 'Sexually Charged, Obscene' Texts To Wantagh Teen Man Sentenced For Sending 'Sexually Charged, Obscene' Texts To Wantagh Teen
Man Sentenced For Sending 'Sexually Charged, Obscene' Texts To Wantagh Teen A Long Island man who admitted to sending a 16-year-old girl sexually explicit text messages will spend a handful of years behind bars for the crime. Andrew Quattrone, age 41 of Manorville, received his four-and-a-half year prison sentence for texting the Wantagh teen on Tuesday, May 7, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Original Story: Manorville Man Charged With Sending Sexually Explicit Texts To Teen Late on the night of January 20, 2022, a 16-year-old girl received a sexually explicit text message, which included a graphic picture, from Quattrone to her phone. He…
Connecticut Among Top 20 Best States, Brand-New Ranking Says: Here's Why Connecticut Among Top 20 Best States, Brand-New Ranking Says: Here's Why
Connecticut Among Top 20 Best States, Brand-New Ranking Says: Here's Why Connecticut continues to rank among the top 20 best states in the country. The Constitution State came in at No. 20 – down slightly from No. 16 last year – on the 2024 Best States list by U.S. News & World Report, released Tuesday, May 7. Rankings were determined using 71 metrics across eight categories, including fiscal stability, infrastructure, education, health care, and the economy. Data was pulled from national surveys taken by nearly 70,000 people. Connecticut made the top 10 in health care (No. 3), crime & corrections (No. 6), and education (No. 8), according to the report.…
New York Among Top 25 Best States, Brand-New Ranking Says: Here's Why New York Among Top 25 Best States, Brand-New Ranking Says: Here's Why
New York Among Top 25 Best States, Brand-New Ranking Says: Here's Why New York continues to rank among the top 25 best states in the country. The Empire State came in at No. 23 – down slightly from No. 20 last year – on the 2024 Best States list by U.S. News & World Report, released Tuesday, May 7. Rankings were determined using 71 metrics across eight categories, including fiscal stability, infrastructure, education, health care, and the economy. Data was pulled from national surveys taken by nearly 70,000 people. New York made the top 10 for natural environment and health care, coming in at No. 5 and No. 8, respectively, while placing No. 12 in educat…
Family Seeks Help Returning Spring Lake Drowning Victim's Body To Native Ecuador: Fundraiser Family Seeks Help Returning Spring Lake Drowning Victim's Body To Native Ecuador: Fundraiser
Family Seeks Help Returning Spring Lake Drowning Victim's Body To Native Ecuador: Fundraiser A family is asking for help returning an Essex County man's body to his native Ecuador after he drowned at a beach along the Jersey Shore, a campaign fundraiser said. According to a GoFundMe page, 23-year-old Wilmer Lalvay of Belleville drowned on Saturday, May 4. The fundraiser was created by Lalvay's cousin Norma Minchala Perez. The GoFundMe has raised nearly $400 from at least six donations as of Tuesday, May 7. "My cousin came to this country to look for a better future and provide for his family in Ecuador," Perez wrote in Spanish. "Wilmer died on the beach drowning and…
2 Central PA Men Indicted For Gun, Drug Trafficking: USDOJ 2 Central PA Men Indicted For Gun, Drug Trafficking: USDOJ
2 Central PA Men Indicted For Gun, Drug Trafficking: Usdoj Two Cumberland County men have been indicted on drug and gun trafficking charges, the Middlesex Township Police Department on Tuesday, May 7.  William L. Nalley Jr., 27 of Boiling Springs; and Rafael Orihuela, 22 of Carlisle, were indicted by a federal grand jury "on charges related to the distribution of controlled substances and unlawful possession of firearms," the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced on Wednesday, May 1.  United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam explained the following about the case: "The indictment alleges tha…
$2.5 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In Northeastern PA $2.5 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In Northeastern PA
$2.5 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In Northeastern PA A Pennsylvania Lottery player in Wayne County paid $2 to become a millionaire over the weekend, according to state gaming officials.  The lucky player matched all six winning numbers in the Saturday, May 4 drawing for the Match 6 game to win the $2.5 million jackpot, lotto reps said.  The Weis at 1199 Texas Palmyra Highway in Honesdale will receive $10,000 for selling the winning slip.  Winners are not known until they claim their prize and their ticket is validated. Winners have up to one year from the drawing date to file a claim, but all winning tickets should b…
Speeding Driver Charged Following Fatal Pedestrian Strike At Rockville Intersection: Police Speeding Driver Charged Following Fatal Pedestrian Strike At Rockville Intersection: Police
Speeding Driver Charged Following Fatal Pedestrian Strike At Rockville Intersection: Police A Rockville man is facing a manslaughter charge for speeding, striking, and killing a 70-year-old woman in December, the Montgomery County Department of Police announced. Jose Isaac Zelaya, 24, was arrested over the weekend in connection to the fatal crash that took the life of Teresa Moreno De Mejia on the day after Christmas.  GoFundMe The crash was reported at around 6:50 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, at the intersection of Viers Mill Road and Atlantic Avenue. According to officials, the investigation determined that Moreno De Mejia was walking across the busy street when …
Fish Hooks Found In Dog Treats On Appalachian Trail In Lehigh County Fish Hooks Found In Dog Treats On Appalachian Trail In Lehigh County
Fish Hooks Found In Dog Treats On Appalachian Trail In Lehigh County The Pennsylvania Game Commission is warning pet owners after fish hooks were found stuffed in dog treats on the Appalachian Trail in Lehigh County. Authorities said a hiker discovered the treats near the North Trail Loop leading to the George W. Outerbridge shelter in Slatington over the weekend.  "Items like these could prove deadly to any animal that consumes them, including wild and domesticated animals," the PGC said.  Anyone with information or anyone who finds more tainted treats is asked to call 1-888-PGC-WILD or 1-888-PGC-HUNT.
Driver Pleads Guilty To Homicide By Vehicle In Deadly Lehigh County Crash: DA Driver Pleads Guilty To Homicide By Vehicle In Deadly Lehigh County Crash: DA
Driver Pleads Guilty To Homicide By Vehicle In Deadly Lehigh County Crash: DA A Breinigsville man was convicted for the 2021 crash that killed Benjamin Bleiler in Upper Macungie, said the Lehigh County District Attorney's Office.  John Frederick Fifield, 21, pleaded guilty to homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence and related offenses, the DA's Office said.  Authorities say Fifield was going 80 mph in a 55 mph zone at the time of the crash on Dec. 19, 2021.  His westbound Jeep Grand Cherokee struck Blieler's southbound SUV at the corner of Hickory Lane and Snowdrift Road, according to investigators.  Bleiler, 47, of Alle…
$5M Lottery Jackpot: Northborough Dad Plans To Buy Home, Pay For Kids' College With Cash $5M Lottery Jackpot: Northborough Dad Plans To Buy Home, Pay For Kids' College With Cash
$5M Lottery Jackpot: Northborough Dad Plans To Buy Home, Pay For Kids' College With Cash The Force was with a Worcester County dad when he bought his $5.37 million winning lottery ticket on Saturday, May 4.  James Jorgensen won the massive jackpot playing the multi-state Megabucks lottery. He collected the prize with his partner, Jennifer Jorgensen.  The "Star Wars" fan said the win was made extra special because it fell on May the Fourth.  “The best thing is I’m a huge 'Star Wars' fan, so I was all decked out in a 'Star Wars' hat and 'Star Wars' shirt, and I won on May 4th which is an unofficial 'Star Wars' holiday," he told the lottery.  J…
Pine Bush Man Admits Driving High, Causing Newburgh Crash That Paralyzed Teen Pine Bush Man Admits Driving High, Causing Newburgh Crash That Paralyzed Teen
Pine Bush Man Admits Driving High, Causing Newburgh Crash That Paralyzed Teen A Hudson Valley man is facing three to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to driving high on pot and causing a crash that paralyzed a teen. Orange County resident Chauncey Smith, age 22, of Pine Bush, admitted his guilt on Monday, May 6, for causing the Monday, Aug. 14, 2023 crash, said Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler. As alleged in documents filed and statements made in court, on Aug. 14, 2023, Smith was driving westbound on Route 17K in Newburgh when his car crossed the double yellow line and collided head-on with another vehicle. As a result of the crash, a 15-y…