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Hanover Police Officer Indicted In Fatal Brockton Hit-And-Run That Killed 23-Year-Old Father Hanover Police Officer Indicted In Fatal Brockton Hit-And-Run That Killed 23-Year-Old Father
Hanover Police Officer Indicted In Fatal Brockton Hit-And-Run That Killed 23-Year-Old Father A Hanover police officer has been indicted on felony charges after prosecutors say he drunkenly struck and killed a young father, then drove away without stopping. A Plymouth County grand jury returned the indictment against 36-year-old Thomas Hayes on May 28, court records show. Hayes, a Hanover resident and police officer, is accused of hitting and killing Alfredo "Fredy" Alves in Brockton and leaving the scene, the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office said. Hayes faces felony charges of leaving the scene of a crash causing personal injury or death and motor vehicle homicide while o…
Dad, Diesel Mechanic Killed Under Forklift In Parsippany Shop Dad, Diesel Mechanic Killed Under Forklift In Parsippany Shop
Dad, Diesel Mechanic Killed Under Forklift In Parsippany Shop A 49-year-old dad and diesel mechanic died after becoming trapped under a forklift at his North Jersey business, according to police and a GoFundMe campaign launched for his family. Parsippany police responded to a 911 call reporting a man trapped beneath a forklift at a business at 792 Edwards Road at approximately 4:17 p.m., News 12 New Jersey reports. Responding officers found the man, identified by a GoFundMe as Ufuk Yasan, unresponsive under the forklift, police said. Officers used a nearby floor jack to lift the forklift, but the victim had already died from his injuries, accordi…
Maryland Family Demands Answers After Father Killed In Front Of Toddler Daughter In Suitland Maryland Family Demands Answers After Father Killed In Front Of Toddler Daughter In Suitland
Maryland Family Demands Answers After Father Killed In Front Of Toddler Daughter In Suitland An 18-month-old girl is growing up without her father after 23-year-old Dwight Arthur Young was shot and killed inside a Maryland apartment in the middle of the night, leaving behind a devastated family now pleading publicly for answers. “My brother was murdered,” his sister, Desare Young, wrote in a social media post shared days after the shooting. “Please spread awareness.” Prince George’s County Police say officers were called around 2:45 a.m. Monday, May 18, to the 3500 block of Terrace Drive in Suitland for a reported shooting inside an apartment. Young was found suffering from a g…
Man, 25, Killed In Possible Wrong-Way Crash On Saw Mill River Parkway In Yonkers Man, 25, Killed In Possible Wrong-Way Crash On Saw Mill River Parkway In Yonkers
Man, 25, Killed In Possible Wrong-Way Crash On Saw Mill River Parkway In Yonkers A 25-year-old Dutchess County man was killed in what authorities believe to be a wrong-way crash on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Westchester County over Memorial Day weekend, police said.  The fatal collision happened at around 5:40 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, in the southbound lanes of the parkway about 100 feet south of the Yonkers Avenue interchange in Yonkers, according to Westchester County Police.  Police said a Jeep SUV believed to have been traveling northbound in the southbound lanes collided with a Ford SUV traveling southbound.  Police identified the victim as Luis…
'Fantastic Son': Services Set For Brick Student, Aspiring Engineer, Struck, Killed By BMW 'Fantastic Son': Services Set For Brick Student, Aspiring Engineer, Struck, Killed By BMW
'Fantastic Son': Services Set For Brick Student, Aspiring Engineer, Struck, Killed By BMW Jackson Mueller, who was struck and killed by a BMW driven by another juvenile in Brick on Monday morning, May 19, is being remembered as a beloved son and brother, according to his obituary from the O'Brien Funeral Home website. An honors student who was set to complete his freshman year at Brick Memorial High School, Mueller was set to attend MATES, a specialized STEM school in the fall, his obituary reads. An aspiring engineer, Mueller was an officer in the National Junior Honor Society and the treasurer for student council at Veterans Memorial Middle School, according to his obituary. A…
Grief-Stricken Sister Raises $14K In Wake Of Saddle Brook Brother's Sudden Death Grief-Stricken Sister Raises $14K In Wake Of Saddle Brook Brother's Sudden Death
Grief-Stricken Sister Raises $14K In Wake Of Saddle Brook Brother's Sudden Death A Bergen County family is seeing an overwhelming wave of support after the sudden death of 31-year-old Justin Brennan, with more than $14,000 raised in just seven hours to help cover funeral expenses and support his young son. A GoFundMe launched by the Saddle Brook resident's sister, Kristina Brennan, had raised $14,285 as of Monday afternoon, May 18. “My brother Justin passed away suddenly, leaving us all in shock and heartbreak,” Kristina wrote on the fundraiser page. “He was the kind of person who could turn a bad day around with a joke or a late-night talk, and his laughter filled…
Union Family Stranded In Florida After Cement Truck Crash Hurts 3 Children Union Family Stranded In Florida After Cement Truck Crash Hurts 3 Children
Union Family Stranded In Florida After Cement Truck Crash Hurts 3 Children A New Jersey family is stranded in Florida after a cement truck rear-ended their vehicle near an airport, leaving all three children seriously injured, according to a GoFundMe campaign. More than $37,000 had been raised as of Monday, May 18 for Orlando Belloso, Wilmaris, and their children, a Township of Union family, following the crash, the fundraiser said. “No one goes on vacation thinking tragedy is about to strike, but that’s exactly what happened to Orlando, Wilmaris, and their family,” organizer Gina Holland wrote on the fundraiser page. “While leaving the airport in Florida, their …
Brewster HS Student Begins Tough Fight Against Rare Lymphoma — But He's Not Alone Brewster HS Student Begins Tough Fight Against Rare Lymphoma — But He's Not Alone
Brewster HS Student Begins Tough Fight Against Rare Lymphoma — But He's Not Alone A Putnam County high school sophomore was diagnosed with a rare form of lymphoma and is beginning intensive chemotherapy treatment — and now his community is coming together to make sure he has the support he needs.  Brewster High School student Jon Antokoletz, 16, was recently diagnosed with T-lymphoblastic lymphoma after several weeks of feeling ill.  Those who know him said he was immediately admitted to the hospital following the diagnosis and is expected to remain there for at least a month while undergoing intensive chemotherapy.  This will only be the start of a …
South Orange Mayor Raises $15K For Family Devastated By Fire South Orange Mayor Raises $15K For Family Devastated By Fire
South Orange Mayor Raises $15K For Family Devastated By Fire A South Orange family was displaced after a fast-moving house fire broke out on Prospect Street early Wednesday morning, May 13, according to a fundraiser organized by Mayor Sheena Collum. The fire happened at approximately 3:30 a.m., at the home of the Crawley-Lenhardt family — Bill, Robin, sons Caleb and Aidan, and their dog Frisco — Collum said on the GoFundMe page. The blaze started in the basement and spread quickly through the residence, the mayor said. “Thankfully, everyone was able to escape safely because their smoke alarms alerted them in time,” Collum wrote. While no injuries we…
Yonkers Pokémon Vendor Takes Hit After Unknowingly Buying Stolen Cards: 'Had No Idea' Yonkers Pokémon Vendor Takes Hit After Unknowingly Buying Stolen Cards: 'Had No Idea'
Yonkers Pokémon Vendor Takes Hit After Unknowingly Buying Stolen Cards: 'Had No Idea' A Westchester County Pokémon vendor unknowingly bought collectible cards tied to a robbery before voluntarily turning them over to police — and now he needs help recovering his losses. Yonkers vendor Edwin Moya launched a GoFundMe campaign on Thursday, May 7, after losing $5,550 in what he described as a devastating transaction connected to stolen Pokémon collectibles. According to Moya, he purchased several PSA-graded Pokémon card slabs through Facebook Marketplace on Wednesday, May 6, without realizing they had allegedly been stolen during a robbery in Ridgefield, New Jersey, earlier tha…
Colombiano, 37, Muere En Accidente En Hillside El Día De Las Madres Colombiano, 37, Muere En Accidente En Hillside El Día De Las Madres
Colombiano, 37, Muere En Accidente En Hillside El Día De Las Madres Más de $11,000 han sido recaudados para la familia de un hombre de Elizabeth, originario de Colombia, que murió en un accidente en Hillside el Día de las Madres. Conocido por sus seres queridos como “Rodri”, José Rodrigo Cardona Pabón, de 37 años, fue recordado como un amigo amable, divertido y trabajador, cuya muerte devastó a quienes más lo querían. El accidente ocurrió a las 8:14 a.m. del domingo 10 de mayo, en North Avenue y Riverside Drive en Hillside, informó NJ Advance Media citando a la policía. El vehículo de Cardona se dirigía hacia el sur por North Avenue cuando se desvió hacia e…
Montgomery Village Mother Breaks Leg Throwing Herself In Front Of SUV To Shield Daughter Montgomery Village Mother Breaks Leg Throwing Herself In Front Of SUV To Shield Daughter
Montgomery Village Mother Breaks Leg Throwing Herself In Front Of SUV To Shield Daughter A Maryland mother is recovering in a hospital bed after she says she threw herself in front of her young daughter and absorbed the full force of a crash when a vehicle struck them while they were walking Tuesday afternoon. The terrifying collision happened around 4:30 p.m. on May 5 near Clubhouse Road and Centerway Road in Montgomery Village, according to Montgomery County officials. Clubhouse Road and Centerway Road in Montgomery County. Google Maps street view At first, police believed the driver had fled after hitting the woman and child. Investigators later clarified that the v…
Sixth Suspect Arrested In Fountain Park Ambush Killing Of Angel Martinez-Velez: DA Sixth Suspect Arrested In Fountain Park Ambush Killing Of Angel Martinez-Velez: DA
Sixth Suspect Arrested In Fountain Park Ambush Killing Of Angel Martinez-Velez: DA A sixth suspect has been arrested in the broad-daylight ambush that left a 25-year-old man dead on a basketball court in Allentown, authorities announced on Monday, May 4, 2026. Jose Batista-Gabin, 23, of the Bronx, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals over the weekend and is currently being held in a New York prison awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania, Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin Holihan said. He is charged with criminal homicide, conspiracy to commit homicide, and tampering with evidence in connection with the June 1, 2024, killing of Angel Martinez-Velez at Fountain Park. …
Granville Motocross Rider, 17, Killed In Practice Crash; Community Mourns Rising Star Granville Motocross Rider, 17, Killed In Practice Crash; Community Mourns Rising Star
Granville Motocross Rider, 17, Killed In Practice Crash; Community Mourns Rising Star A teenage Massachusetts motocross rider who built a reputation on local tracks has died after a crash during practice, leaving a tight-knit racing community reeling. They're coming together to help his family manage this dark time.  Alex Mechachonis, 17, of Granville, was killed in a crash at a motocross practice track in Brookfield called MX23 on April 28, according to authorities. Circumstances around the crash are under investigation. “There are no words to describe the heartbreak and sadness we all feel here at MX23!” managers of the track where he died wrote in a Facebook post on …
Retired FDNY Hero Paralyzed With Spinal Cord Trauma After Fall In Sayville, Fund Launched Retired FDNY Hero Paralyzed With Spinal Cord Trauma After Fall In Sayville, Fund Launched
Retired Fdny Hero Paralyzed With Spinal Cord Trauma After Fall In Sayville, Fund Launched A retired FDNY firefighter suffered traumatic spinal cord injuries following a fall at his Long Island home, and now his family is turning to the community for help. Stephen Schreck, of Sayville, fell on March 29 and has since been diagnosed with Central Cord Syndrome, according to the fundraiser. The condition blocks nerve signals between the brain and arms, hands, and legs, leaving the victim partially paralyzed, according to the Cleveland Clinic. “Any and all donations will be used to help pay for extensive and unexpected medical expenses while he fights to make as close to a full recove…
Pace University Cheerleader, 20, From Yonkers Dies Suddenly Pace University Cheerleader, 20, From Yonkers Dies Suddenly
Pace University Cheerleader, 20, From Yonkers Dies Suddenly The Pace University community and a Westchester family are mourning the sudden loss of a young student-athlete remembered for her kindness, energy, and bright spirit. Stevie Marie DeLuca, a Yonkers native and junior at Pace University, died on Thursday, April 30, at the age of 20, according to her obituary.  DeLuca was a member of Pace’s cheerleading team, where she served as a flyer. A graduate of Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy, she was majoring in criminal justice in the university’s Dyson School of Arts and Sciences.  Friends and loved ones described her as someone who left a l…
Tragic End For Farmingdale Crash Victim After Bitter Hospital Battle Tragic End For Farmingdale Crash Victim After Bitter Hospital Battle
Tragic End For Farmingdale Crash Victim After Bitter Hospital Battle A Long Island man has been taken off life support following a devastating car crash and his family’s fight with a local hospital. Tony Gestone, 23, of Farmingdale, had been in a coma at Nassau University Medical Center since the single-car wreck on Thursday, April 9. But after a three-week fight, his family announced his death early Thursday, April 30. “To all of our friends and family, we thank you from our hearts for all of your prayers and support,” Gestone’s grandfather, Steve, wrote on Facebook. “This evening, Tony moved on to a better place. We will miss him and he will always be love…
UConn Sophomore Lily Michelfelder Of Quakertown, Pennsylvania Dies At 19: Officials UConn Sophomore Lily Michelfelder Of Quakertown, Pennsylvania Dies At 19: Officials
UConn Sophomore Lily Michelfelder Of Quakertown, Pennsylvania Dies At 19: Officials A college student from Pennsylvania died unexpectedly in Connecticut, leaving her family, friends, and university community in mourning. Lily Jean Michelfelder, 19, of Quakertown, passed away in the emergency department at Windham Hospital in Willimantic, Connecticut, on Saturday, April 25, according to her obituary. Michelfelder was a sophomore at the University of Connecticut, where she was pursuing a degree in dietetics. She had enrolled in Fall 2024 and was studying Nutritional Sciences and Nutrition for Exercise and Sport, according to the university. A graduate of Quakertown High Sch…
Maryland Family Scrambles To Bury 98-Year-Old Matriarch Found Weeks After Storm Death Maryland Family Scrambles To Bury 98-Year-Old Matriarch Found Weeks After Storm Death
Maryland Family Scrambles To Bury 98-Year-Old Matriarch Found Weeks After Storm Death A Maryland woman who lived nearly 100 years was not discovered for weeks after dying during a winter storm, and now her family is working to carry out her final wishes. Odessa Audrey Henderson, 98, died during the spate of winter storms that swept through the region, but was not immediately located, according to her daughter, Ina Segears. After she was found, Henderson’s body was taken to the Medical Examiner’s Office in Virginia, where it remained for several weeks, Segears said. Now, her family is trying to bring her home to Maryland for burial. Henderson, described as a kind and devote…
Fast-Moving Fire Destroys Tiptons' Logging And Sawmill As Neighbors Step Up For Family Fast-Moving Fire Destroys Tiptons' Logging And Sawmill As Neighbors Step Up For Family
Fast-Moving Fire Destroys Tiptons' Logging And Sawmill As Neighbors Step Up For Family A fast-moving fire tore through a historic Carroll County sawmill, destroying a multi-generation family business in hours and leaving a Maryland community reeling. On Thursday, April 16, the blaze engulfed Tiptons' Logging and Sawmill in Union Bridge, completely gutting the structure and leaving behind charred wreckage. No injuries were reported, but the "community lost a beloved spot, taking with it decades of hard work, irreplaceable equipment, and the livelihood of three generations," organizers said. In the hours since the fire, there has been an outpouring of support from neighbors as…
Reading Triple Homicide: Mom Shot, Baby Drowned, Dad Killed Ends With Guilty Plea Reading Triple Homicide: Mom Shot, Baby Drowned, Dad Killed Ends With Guilty Plea
Reading Triple Homicide: Mom Shot, Baby Drowned, Dad Killed Ends With Guilty Plea A Pennsylvania man who was charged in the deaths of a husband, mother, and her 1-year-old son has now admitted to killing the entire family and will spend the rest of his life in prison. Jose Rodriguez, 61, of Reading, Pennsylvania, entered a negotiated guilty plea for the murders of Geraldina Peguero-Mancebo, 31, her husband Junior Cabrera-Colon, 31, and their son, Jeyden Junior Peguero, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. He was sentenced to three consecutive life terms without the possibility of parole. Geraldina Peguero-Mancebo was found shot dead in a grassy area off East Huller Lane on Friday…
'Unimaginable Loss': Support Comes To Widow, Son Of Correction Officer Killed In Beacon Crash 'Unimaginable Loss': Support Comes To Widow, Son Of Correction Officer Killed In Beacon Crash
'Unimaginable Loss': Support Comes To Widow, Son Of Correction Officer Killed In Beacon Crash As the family of a New York State correction officer from Ulster County killed in a motorcycle crash in Dutchess County grapples with their sudden loss, their community is making sure they have help moving forward.  Justin Brown, 33, of Gardiner, was killed Monday afternoon, April 13, in a single-vehicle crash on Matteawan Road in Beacon, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  The day after the crash, Brown’s wife, Cecily, created a GoFundMe campaign to support their 7-year-old son, Gabriel, and help the family navigate the devastating loss.  Just a day later, communit…
Beloved Former Weaver High Coach Dies At 47, Leaves Lasting Impact On Players, Community Beloved Former Weaver High Coach Dies At 47, Leaves Lasting Impact On Players, Community
Beloved Former Weaver High Coach Dies At 47, Leaves Lasting Impact On Players, Community A beloved former Connecticut high school basketball coach has died, leaving behind a legacy of success on the scoreboard and an indelible mark on his players. Reggie Hatchett, former head coach of the Weaver High School boys basketball team in Hartford, died Thursday, April 9. He was 47. The father of two had been living in Grayson, Georgia, with his longtime girlfriend, Keisha Smith, at the time of his death. Loved ones said he died of heart and kidney failure. Hatchett led Weaver for seven seasons and won 121 games, leading the program to multiple deep postseason runs during his tenure. …
Reisterstown Dad Alex Nazimok Dies Unexpectedly After Routine Appointment For Pickleball Injury Reisterstown Dad Alex Nazimok Dies Unexpectedly After Routine Appointment For Pickleball Injury
Reisterstown Dad Alex Nazimok Dies Unexpectedly After Routine Appointment For Pickleball Injury A Maryland father is dead after what was supposed to be a routine follow-up appointment for an ankle injury he suffered playing pickleball. Now his Reisterstown family has more questions than answers. Alex Nazimok died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 7, following a post-surgery doctor's visit to change his cast to a walking boot, according to his family. What was expected to be a simple appointment turned into an unimaginable loss. "Our family is currently waiting on results from the autopsy to determine the exact cause of death," his daughter explained. "Alex was an active and lively man …
ALS Diagnosis Rocks Rockville Centre Teacher And Family, Community Steps Up In Fundraiser ALS Diagnosis Rocks Rockville Centre Teacher And Family, Community Steps Up In Fundraiser
ALS Diagnosis Rocks Rockville Centre Teacher And Family, Community Steps Up In Fundraiser After a Long Island teacher and his family had their lives upended by his ALS diagnosis, the community has rallied around them in an online fundraiser. Mike Saglembeni, 51, worked for 27 years as a teacher, most recently at Riverside Elementary School in the Rockville Centre Public School District, his friends wrote in a GoFundMe launched Tuesday, April 7. “His impact on his students and community is immeasurable, and he is cherished by all who know him,” organizers Lisa Goodenough and Caryn Guggeri wrote in the fundraiser. “Mike is an awesome and very loving husband to Dana for the past 22…
Family Hit With Second Tragedy As 21-Year-Old Father Of Two Is Murdered In Rockville Family Hit With Second Tragedy As 21-Year-Old Father Of Two Is Murdered In Rockville
Family Hit With Second Tragedy As 21-Year-Old Father Of Two Is Murdered In Rockville A family that buried one son is now planning another funeral — this time for a father of two, murdered just days after celebrating his 21st birthday. District resident Kamonte Dwayne Frazier was found shot over the weekend in Rockville, and his death was ruled a homicide, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. Officers were called around 10:20 p.m. on Friday, March 27, to the 12900 block of Twinbrook Parkway, where they found Frazier suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Frazier's murder is the latest …
8-Year-Old Dies A Year After Chester Hit-And-Run Left Him Paralyzed, Charges To Be Upgraded 8-Year-Old Dies A Year After Chester Hit-And-Run Left Him Paralyzed, Charges To Be Upgraded
8-Year-Old Dies A Year After Chester Hit-And-Run Left Him Paralyzed, Charges To Be Upgraded A hit-and-run that left an 8-year-old boy paralyzed has now turned fatal, with upgraded charges expected against the driver, authorities explained on Thursday, March 26. Ny’Leek Ellison has died one year after he was struck while getting off a SEPTA bus in Chester, Delaware County, police confirmed. Family friends posted on social media "I am formally announcing the passing of Ny'Leek Ellison. His passing occurred at 8:25 this morning, March 26th, 2026, at Nemours Dupont Children's Hospital." The crash happened at 9th Street and Tilghman Street around 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, when officer…
Cheshire Marine Killed In Prospect Motorcycle Crash Remembered As ‘Selfless, Full of Heart’ Cheshire Marine Killed In Prospect Motorcycle Crash Remembered As ‘Selfless, Full of Heart’
Cheshire Marine Killed In Prospect Motorcycle Crash Remembered As ‘Selfless, Full of Heart’ A US Marine killed in a Connecticut motorcycle vs. SUV crash this week was a kind, selfless, funny man who was full of heart, his family and friends said. Loved ones are returning that kindness with a campaign to help his family.  Alexander “Sasha” Kaklyugin, of Cheshire, was riding his motorcycle to work when he crashed with a Nissan Rogue at the intersection of Route 69 and Talmadge Hill Road in Prospect at about 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, Connecticut State Police said. Kaklyugin was thrown from his bike and died at the scene. Loved ones have created a GoFundMe to help his family…
'Full Of Promise': Elmwood Park BMW Driver Killed In Parkway Crash Mourned 'Full Of Promise': Elmwood Park BMW Driver Killed In Parkway Crash Mourned
'Full Of Promise': Elmwood Park BMW Driver Killed In Parkway Crash Mourned A GoFundMe has been launched for a 25-year-old man killed in a Garden State Parkway crash in Bergen County earlier this week. Joel Hernandez died after his BMW SUV veered off the roadway and struck multiple trees in Washington Township late Sunday, March 22, according to New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron. The crash happened just before 11:15 p.m. near milepost 167.1 as Hernandez was heading south, police said. Hernandez died as a result of the crash, which remains under investigation, authorities said. As his family grieves, a GoFundMe organized by Michelle Santos has raised…
Built In The 1900s, Gone In Minutes: Maryland Neighbors Steps Up After Massive Barn Fire Built In The 1900s, Gone In Minutes: Maryland Neighbors Steps Up After Massive Barn Fire
Built In The 1900s, Gone In Minutes: Maryland Neighbors Steps Up After Massive Barn Fire The smoke has cleared in Maryland, but for one family, the loss is just beginning — and now, their community is stepping in to help them rebuild. Days after a massive three-alarm fire tore through a livestock barn built more than a century ago in Oakland, support is pouring in across Garrett County as neighbors, businesses, and loved ones rally around Nathan and Misty Petersheim. The blaze broke out Saturday afternoon on Pleasant Valley Road, destroying the barns and killing dozens of chickens — a devastating loss already felt across the tight-knit farming community. The fire in Mar…
Football-Loving Fourth Grader Bryson Light Remembered In Virginia: 'Full Of Life, Adventure' Football-Loving Fourth Grader Bryson Light Remembered In Virginia: 'Full Of Life, Adventure'
Football-Loving Fourth Grader Bryson Light Remembered In Virginia: 'Full Of Life, Adventure' A Maryland community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Bryson John Light, a 10-year-old fourth grader remembered for his boundless energy, love of football, and the joy he brought to everyone around him. Light died on Saturday, March 14, 2026, following a tragic accident that has left friends, family, and neighbors searching for words to describe the loss. For many who knew him, Light’s personality was impossible to miss. He was the kind of kid who was always moving — riding his bike through the neighborhood, helping neighbors when they needed an extra set of hands, or spending time ou…