LINDEN, NJ — A fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred on the 1400 block of S. Park Ave is currently under investigation by the Linden Police Department. Officers responded to the scene at approximately 6:45 PM on the evening of June 14, 2024.

Preliminary reports indicate that a Porsche Boxer traveling south on S. Park Ave lost control, veering into the northbound lane. The vehicle struck a utility pole before continuing off the roadway and colliding with a parked cargo trailer. The driver, a 41-year-old man from North Brunswick and the sole occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

S. Park Ave remains closed between Bedle Place and the entrance to the NJ Turnpike as the investigation continues. The Linden Police Traffic Bureau is leading the investigation, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact Investigator Michael Rozycki at (908) 474-8505.

Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

GREENBELT, MD — A shooting occurred on the evening of June 14, 2024, at approximately 8:56 PM in the parking lot of 7913 Mandan Road, according to the Greenbelt Police Department. An adult female victim was found with a gunshot wound and was promptly transported to a local hospital where she is reported to be in stable condition.

Greenbelt Police quickly responded to the scene. While the investigation is ongoing, officers have confirmed that there is no active threat to the community at this time. The police are continuing their efforts to gather information and determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Residents are encouraged to stay informed and report any suspicious activity they may have witnessed around the time of the incident to the Greenbelt Police Department. Further updates will be provided as more details become available.

BALTIMORE, MD — A 17-year-old male has been arrested in connection with a recent carjacking in Baltimore’s Eastern District. The arrest occurred on June 14, 2024, following a pursuit by the Baltimore Police Department’s MMU detectives.

The incident unfolded at approximately 4:45 p.m. when detectives spotted the carjacked vehicle traveling southbound on Belair Road. The vehicle attempted to evade police, eventually fleeing into an adjacent alley where the occupants exited the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot.

The driver, a 17-year-old male, was apprehended by detectives. He was then transported to the Central Booking and Intake Facility for processing. The swift response by the Baltimore Police highlights ongoing efforts to address and curb vehicular crimes in the city. Further details on the incident and subsequent legal proceedings are pending.

In an unusual twist to political campaigning, Taral Patel, a 30-year-old Democratic candidate for the Fort Bend County Commission Precinct 3 in the Houston suburbs, has been charged with online impersonation and misrepresentation of identity. These allegations have emerged following accusations that Patel created fake online personas to launch racist and xenophobic attacks against himself.

The charges stem from a Facebook post dated September 18, 2023, in which Patel included a collage of various inflammatory social media posts. These posts contained anti-Asian, anti-Pakistani, anti-Indian, anti-Hindu, anti-Chinese, anti-George Soros, anti-taxation, anti-Democrat, anti-curry, and anti-communist content. The posts appeared to praise Christianity, America, and the GOP, while also supporting the Republican incumbent running against Patel.

Patel’s Facebook post not only highlighted his campaign but also claimed that the racist attacks were linked to supporters of the incumbent and reflective of broader trends within Republican Party politics. This action has led to serious legal and ethical questions about the methods used in his campaign strategy.

Patel now faces one count of online impersonation, a third-degree felony, and one count of misrepresentation of identity, a Class A misdemeanor. The case brings to light the complex dynamics of political campaigns in an increasingly digital age and raises concerns about the authenticity and integrity of online discourse in political contexts. The investigation is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.

DOVER, NY – The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a fatal collision that occurred at approximately 3:45 PM on June 13, 2024, at the intersection of State Route 22 and State Route 55 in the Town of Dover, specifically the southernmost intersection near the Hamlet of Wingdale, just south of the Mobil Station.

The accident involved a 2010 Chevrolet pickup driven by 74-year-old Joseph W. Hogan of Sherman, CT, and a 2020 Kenworth tractor-trailer. According to reports, the Chevrolet was on State Route 55 preparing to merge onto Route 22 when it entered directly into the path of the northbound tractor-trailer. The collision resulted in the death of Mr. Hogan, who was later pronounced dead at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie. The operator of the tractor-trailer sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Vassar Hospital.

Initial investigations suggest that the primary cause of the crash was a failure to yield the right of way by the driver of the Chevrolet. Both drivers were the sole occupants of their vehicles, and the tractor-trailer was not carrying any load at the time of the accident.

No charges have been filed as the investigation continues. The Sheriff’s Office’s Detective Bureau and Crash Investigation Unit are leading the inquiry, with assistance from the State Police and J.H. Ketcham Hose Company.

Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.

In a tragic and heart-wrenching case out of Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Timmeka Eggleton, 31, has pleaded guilty to the murder of her three-year-old son, Curtis Witcher, alongside other charges including felonious assault and endangering children. The plea was entered in court this Tuesday, marking a significant development in a case that has captured local attention due to its particularly distressing circumstances.

Curtis Witcher had been in foster care for over two years before a judge’s decision three months ago led to his return to his biological mother’s custody. Sadly, shortly after this transition, on June 14, 2023, the young boy suffered fatal injuries. According to medical examiners, he died from blunt force trauma. Prosecutors revealed that Witcher was found unresponsive in his stroller at a Family Dollar store in Cleveland, from where he was rushed to a hospital and pronounced dead.

Eggleton’s mental competence to stand trial had been a point of legal contention. Initially deemed incompetent last year, she underwent court-ordered treatment, and a subsequent reevaluation in November determined she was fit to face charges. As part of her plea agreement this week, a charge of aggravated murder was dropped.

The court has scheduled Eggleton’s sentencing for July 22, where she faces the possibility of life imprisonment. This case not only highlights the grave responsibilities of child welfare and judicial systems but also the dire consequences of their decisions.