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Patient at Strong Memorial Hospital Charged with Falsely Reporting Active Shooting

Patient at Strong Memorial Hospital Charged with Falsely Reporting Active Shooting

A 39-year-old man from Spencerport, a patient at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York, has been charged with falsely reporting an incident. Rochester Police Department officers responded to the hospital around 2 a.m. on Monday after receiving a report of an active shooting. Upon arrival, officers quickly determined the call was false and originated from a patient within the hospital. The individual was located and subsequently placed under mental health detention. He was also issued an appearance ticket for the charge. This incident highlights the challenges faced by emergency services and healthcare facilities when dealing with false alarms, especially those involving serious threats like active shootings.

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Rochester man identified after fatal Monroe Avenue rollover crash

Rochester man identified after fatal Monroe Avenue rollover crash

Andrew Blythe died after his vehicle crossed Monroe Avenue, struck a utility pole and overturned, Rochester police said.

Westchester County Journal News

17 face charges in major NY drug trafficking bust

17 face charges in major NY drug trafficking bust

Seventeen people face charges after a drug ring allegedly shipped cocaine from Puerto Rico to New York.

False Active Shooter Report Prompts Large Police Response at Strong Memorial Hospital

False Active Shooter Report Prompts Large Police Response at Strong Memorial Hospital

Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York, experienced a significant police response early Monday morning following a false report of an active shooter. Authorities stated that officers were dispatched to the hospital around 2 a.m. after receiving a 911 call alleging an active shooter inside the facility. Upon arrival, law enforcement quickly determined that the report was unfounded and no shooting had occurred. Police located the individual responsible for the false report, identified as a 39-year-old Spencerport man, within the hospital. The man was subsequently placed under mental health detention and issued an appearance ticket for third-degree falsely reporting an incident. The incident caused a large-scale mobilization of emergency services, highlighting the protocols in place for such critical situations.

The Knoxville News-Sentinel

Key takeaways from Knox Sheriff Tom Spangler's corruption affidavit

Key takeaways from Knox Sheriff Tom Spangler's corruption affidavit

Sheriff Tom Spangler is facing terminal cancer and is too sick to sit for a deposition. His written affidavit explains his knowledge of the cases.

Second Arrest Made in Shannon Child Abuse Investigation, Suspect's Bond Set at $25,000

Second Arrest Made in Shannon Child Abuse Investigation, Suspect's Bond Set at $25,000

A second individual, William Wiles, has been arrested in Shannon, Mississippi, in connection with an ongoing child abuse investigation. Shannon Police apprehended Wiles on Friday, and his bond was subsequently set at $25,000. Police Chief Tony Rogers identified Wiles as the boyfriend of Ashley Hood, who was previously arrested earlier in the week as part of the same investigation. The case gained further attention when drug tests performed on Hood's children returned positive results, according to police statements. This development marks a significant step in the local authorities' efforts to address the child abuse allegations within the community. The investigation is ongoing, and further updates are anticipated as more information becomes available.

Former Naugatuck Teacher Michael Harte Charged With Harmful Communication With a Minor

Former Naugatuck Teacher Michael Harte Charged With Harmful Communication With a Minor

A Naugatuck teacher, Michael Harte, 54, of Terryville, has been arrested for harmful communication with a minor. The Naugatuck Police Department initiated an investigation in early June after being contacted by the Naugatuck Board of Education regarding concerns about a 15-year-old minor and a teacher. The investigation revealed that Harte had engaged in frequent one-on-one interactions with the minor, including personal text messages exchanged over several months. As a result of the investigation, an arrest warrant was issued for Harte. He subsequently turned himself in to the police on Friday. Harte was released on a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Waterbury Superior Court on September 9. The Naugatuck Board of Education has confirmed that Harte is no longer employed by the district.

Wilmington Star-News

Raleigh woman facing multiple charges in death of Wilmington bicyclist

Raleigh woman facing multiple charges in death of Wilmington bicyclist

The incident happened late Friday, and police say multiple children were in the car when the collision occurred on Carolina Beach Road.

Orlando Family's Plan to Scare Thief Ends in Fatal Shooting; Four Arrested

Orlando Family's Plan to Scare Thief Ends in Fatal Shooting; Four Arrested

A plan by an Orlando family to scare off a man accused of stealing a quad bike resulted in the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Daryl Willis Jr. The incident occurred on May 20 at Mary Martinez's home in the Rosemont North neighborhood. Martinez, her daughters Jennifer Bennett and Jessica Bennett, Jennifer's fiancé Joseph Petrus, and Jessica's girlfriend Susan Holloway were all present. According to police, Martinez lured Willis to her home under the pretense of paying him for the return of the quad bike. When Willis arrived, Petrus allegedly blocked his vehicle and shot him as he attempted to drive away. Willis was pronounced dead at a hospital. Joseph Petrus was arrested shortly after the incident and charged with first-degree murder. Jennifer Bennett, Jessica Bennett, and Susan Holloway were arrested on charges including evidence tampering, conspiracy to commit robbery with a firearm, and attempted robbery with a firearm.

ICE Lodges Detainer for Cuban National Charged with Child Abuse and Arson in Miami

ICE Lodges Detainer for Cuban National Charged with Child Abuse and Arson in Miami

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lodged a detainer against Meliza Campos-Sanchez, a Cuban national, in Miami, Florida. Campos-Sanchez faces charges of child abuse and arson after allegedly pouring hot wax onto one of her two daughters and setting a fire in her home. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call about an intentional fire on August 16, finding Campos-Sanchez at the scene. She was taken for a mental health evaluation before being booked into jail. Authorities discovered videos on her Instagram account depicting her pouring melted wax on herself and her daughter's hands, and another showing her singing and dancing before lighting clothes on fire. Campos-Sanchez, who entered the U.S. illegally in May 2022 under the Biden Administration, has been charged with two counts of child neglect, cruelty toward a child, and arson. ICE has requested that Miami officials not release her from jail, with the intention of removing her from the country after she faces justice.

Man Arrested in Carlsbad for Allegedly Placing Fake Explosive Device Near Building

Man Arrested in Carlsbad for Allegedly Placing Fake Explosive Device Near Building

Leobardo AlejandriGomez, 42, from San Marcos, was arrested in Carlsbad after allegedly placing a fake explosive device near the entrance of a building. The Carlsbad Police Department received reports around 11 a.m. on Thursday regarding three suspicious items found on the floor near the entrance of a building in the 5900 block of El Camino Real. Officers responded and evacuated the area as a precautionary measure. The San Diego County Sheriff's Office Bomb Arson Unit was called to evaluate the items. Upon examination, the unit determined that the items were not actual explosive devices but rather PVC pipes designed to resemble one. AlejandriGomez was subsequently booked on charges of placing or possessing a false or facsimile bomb with the intent to cause fear for another person’s safety, and knowingly threatening to use a weapon of mass destruction with the specific intent to threaten. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Mother Arrested in Miami-Dade for Child Abuse and Arson After Filming Incidents

Mother Arrested in Miami-Dade for Child Abuse and Arson After Filming Incidents

Meliza Campos-Sanchez, a 26-year-old mother, has been arrested in Miami-Dade County on charges of child neglect, child abuse, and first-degree arson. Detectives viewed Instagram videos as evidence, which allegedly showed Campos-Sanchez pouring hot wax from a lit candle on her 3-year-old and 6-year-old daughters' hands. One of the children also reported witnessing their mother burn a shirt, which subsequently started a kitchen fire while they were inside the residence. Campos-Sanchez's husband, who had been staying with his parents, took custody of their daughters after she threatened self-harm and was at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital. She was arrested at the hospital's emergency room and subsequently booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. Campos-Sanchez, a Cuban national, faces four charges across two felony cases and has a hold by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.