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5 hours ago
- General
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Harrison Twp. woman gets probation in robbery, shooting case
Jun. 2—A Harrison Twp. woman was sentenced to probation for her part in a robbery and shooting in 2024. Crystal Carpenter, 36, was sentenced by Montgomery County Steven Dankof to up to five years of probation, on the condition that she have no contact with the victim or co-defendants Jerrell and Jermaine Harbor, as well as completing up to 500 hours of community service. Carpenter and her co-defendants were charged after an incident Nov. 30, 2024, when Montgomery County sheriff's deputies were called to Miami Valley Hospital around 4:26 p.m. for a shooting victim. The shooting victim said he med Carpenter in the 2400 block of Rugby Road to sell her marijuana, after which two men approached his vehicle with guns drawn and robbed him, according to an affidavit filed in Vandalia Municipal Court. The men reportedly dragged the victim out of the vehicle and shot him in the back as he ran away. The victim's brother, who was in the area but did not witness the shooting, took him to the hospital, records said. Video from the area showed a Chevrolet Impala pull up to the man's car, followed by a woman getting out, making a transaction and getting back in the car, court documents said. The Impala then pulls out of view and two man approach from that direction with guns drawn. The video shows the men drag the victim out of his vehicle take his bag, shoot him as he ran away, the flee in the Impala, the affidavit said. Hours later around 8:30 p.m., deputies found the Impala and tried to pull it over on North Dixie Drive near Bartley Road, but it fled, records said. Tire deflation spikes were deployed in the 5400 block of North Dixie Drive, and the Impala came to a stop near Republic Drive. Carpenter and the two Harbors were arrested. Jermaine Harbor was sentenced to four years and nine months to six years and three months for aggravated robbery, failure to comply and having weapons while under disability, according to court records. Jerrell Harbor was sentenced to four to six years for a felonious assault and aggravated robbery conviction.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
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Boston Police ID suspect in connection with hospital lobby stabbing
The Boston Police Department has identified the suspect arrested in connection with the stabbing of a person in Massachusetts General Hospital's lobby. John Huddleston, 56, of Boston, was arrested on Thursday and is expected to be arraigned in Boston Municipal Court on the charges of mayhem and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, according to a Boston Police Department spokesperson. At about 8:32 a.m., officers responded to a radio call for a person with a knife, the spokesperson said. While traveling to the hospital, the call was upgraded to a report of a stabbing. The officers were also provided with a description of the suspect. When they arrived, the police located and apprehended the suspect, who was identified as Huddleston. Additional members of the department entered the hospital and found an adult male victim receiving treatment for non-life-threatening stab wounds. A crime scene was set up in the vestibule of the hospital's lobby, which is where the stabbing took place, the spokesperson told MassLive. The victim's name was not given. In a statement provided to MassLive, the hospital confirmed that the victim was treated and released. 'The hospital is safe, open, and operating normally,' the statement reads. 'We are grateful to our staff and Boston Police for their quick response in bringing this incident to a close.' Stabbing takes place in Mass. General Hospital lobby in Boston Giggity, giggity: 'Family Guy'-themed pop-up coming to Boston this summer New outdoor restaurant brings modern Asian creations, cocktails to Somerville Boston woman sentenced for identity theft in drug trafficking scheme Boston shooting suspect didn't get a court-appointed attorney — and you might not either Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
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Dorchester man arrested, accused of striking Boston police officer with moped
A Dorchester man will face charges after allegedly hitting a Boston police officer with a moped on Monday. Police officers responded to Washington Street around 4:38 p.m. for a report of a moped traveling the wrong way. The driver, who police identified as 18-year-old Kwest Howard, came to a stop near 367 Washington Street. When officers approached, police say Howard allegedly sped off, turning left down Franklin Street. An officer attempted to tell Howard to stop but was struck by the moped, throwing the officer back and causing the vehicle to hit a pole. The officer hit by the moped did not suffer major injuries. Howard fled on foot but was detained with the help of a bystander, according to Boston police. 'During the arrest, Howard actively resisted officers' attempts to place him in custody, creating a disturbance in the area,' Boston police said. 'As Howard's behavior began to draw a crowd, he made threats to shoot Officers.' Howard was placed under arrest and arraigned in Boston Municipal Court on charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (moped), resisting arrest, threats to commit a crime and disorderly conduct. He was issued several Massachusetts Uniform Citations for criminal and civil motor vehicle violations, including failure to stop for police, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, helmet violation, improper operation of a motor vehicle and operating an unregistered motor vehicle. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
Boston Globe
20-05-2025
- Boston Globe
Two Boston City Hall employees fired after being arrested last week, mayor's office says
Khudaynazar and Huang were arraigned in Boston Municipal Court on Thursday and pleaded not guilty to the charges, according to court records. They were released on personal recognizance, records show. Advertisement According to a police report, Khudaynazar called police to a Hudson Street apartment shortly after 2 a.m. about a fight she and Huang were having. When officers arrived, they separated Khudaynazar and Huang, who appeared to have multiple bite marks on his chest and arms, the report said. Khudaynazar told police that Huang, her boyfriend, held her by the wrists and wouldn't let go. 'I was biting him in self-defense,' she told police, according to the report. Khudaynazar, who had marks on her wrist, told police that Huang 'stole my car and took my phone with him and I called 911 through his iPad,' according to the report. But when police moved to place Huang under arrest, Khudaynazar told them 'I don't want that, I was lying, I was lying, I swear to God I was lying, I bit him, he has bite marks on him,' according to the report. Advertisement Khudaynazar then allegedly tried to close the door while telling police, 'we both work for the city of Boston, we both work for the mayor's office,' the report said. As officers were gathering Huang's belongings, Khudaynazar asked to speak with the officers' supervisor, but one was not available to come to the apartment, the report said. Police then ordered Khudaynazar to leave after she said she did not live in the apartment, according to the report. She then said she does live there and refused to leave, the report said. The report said Khudaynazar began to record the officer with her phone and called 911 and said there was a police sergeant in her house who was refusing to provide their identification number. Police said Khudaynazar tried to block the officer as they went to leave the apartment, at one point telling the officer, 'so make me move,' according to the report. The officer tried to move Khudaynazar's hand out of the way, the report said, and Khudaynazar allegedly began hitting the officer on the chest while shouting obscenities at them. Khudaynazar was then placed under arrest, the report said. As she was placed in a police vehicle, Huang allegedly told police from the back of the cruiser, 'We both work for the city, this is unnecessary,' according to the report. Nick Stoico can be reached at
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Politics
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Philly District Attorney election: Larry Krasner, Pat Dugan face off in primary
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia residents are headed to the polls on Tuesday to decide the winner of a high-stakes Democratic primary for the city's district attorney. What we know Polls will open at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20, and close at 8 p.m. The outcome will determine Philadelphia's top prosecutor, since no Republican has entered the race. Incumbent Larry Krasner is seeking a third term. However, his latest challenger, former Municipal Court Judge Patrick Dugan, is hoping to take over the role. FOX 29's Jeff Cole spoke to both candidates in the run-up to Election Day. Here's what they both had to say: When asked why he wants another term in office, Krasner said he wants to "take this city from having a reputation as a chronically violent city, which it has been, to having it known as a consistently safe city- -that's possible." Krasner sees the drop in murders in Philadelphia as a sign his work, and the work of the police and others, are making the city safer. Criticized as being "soft on crime" as a "progressive prosecutor", he's sticking to his views as he seeks a third term. Krasner was asked if the falling homicide numbers are due to his view of law enforcement. "Eight years later, some of this improvement is related to our view. We should not be one of the most incarcerated and violent countries that the system was failing," he responded. Krasner argues that Philadelphia is on the right path. "We are not going to end crime. That's not realistic. What is realistic, is when you're on a path of the lowest murder rate in 50 years, that means you're doing something right and you need to push harder," he said. Krasner said the flow of guns in Philadelphia remains a serious concern but not a barrier to a safer city. He was asked if Philadelphia could be consistently safe with the flow of guns in this city. "We can be as safe as that flow of guns allows," He added, "I'm a realist. We're going to do all we can with the limits we have, and hope people hear the truth." "I'm a fearless paratrooper. I've done a lot. I was overseas for five years. My leadership skills I'll bring into the DA's office, I brought it into the bench. It's who I am as a human being," said Pat Dugan. Dugan believes his experience as an airborne infantryman and as an army judge advocate gives him unique experience to lead the DA's office at a time, he claims strong leadership is missing. When asked why he entered the race, he responded, "I want to make it safe. I want to make it safer for our grandchildren, for my children for everyone's neighborhood." At 64, Dugan is challenging two-term incumbent Larry Krasner with no Republican in the race. "He has not been a prosecutor for the last seven and a half years. He ignores victims, he ignores crimes, he ignores victims' families. It's not the way it's supposed to be," Dugan said of Krasner. Dugan left his position as a veteran judge in Municipal Court to run. He says he'll bring a sharp focus on gun crime. Cole asked him, "how do you make the streets safer as you say you will?" "When we find someone with an illegal gun, how about we prosecute them. That's plain and simple. Larry doesn't do that. His gun conviction rate is underground," Dugan replied. Dugan argues the assistant district attorneys he's seen from the bench are poorly trained. He said he'll sharpen the training of young prosecutors who know the city. "I want the DA's office to look like the city, but I want people who will stay, know what's going on here and be invested in the city," he said. Dugan argues voters have "Krasner fatigue" and rejects falling murder numbers in Philadelphia are evidence of Krasner's success. He said, "Larry should get credit for all 1300 murders that have been on his watch not just the recent decrease and I hope it keeps going down." With the help of union support, Dugan expects to attract votes to the polls on primary day seeking change. "Stop complaining and come out and vote. Elections have consequences. Folks, if you're not satisfied you need to come out and vote May 20th," said the DA candidate. Philadelphia voters will also find these races on the 2025 primary election ballot on May 20: Incumbent City Controller Christy Brady (Democrat) is running unopposed in the Democratic primary. Ari Patrinos is running unopposed for the Republican nomination. Judges on the Court of Common Pleas and the Municipal Court. You can find a list of candidates on the City of Philadelphia website. Candidates for the Pennsylvania Superior Court and Commonwealth Court. Three questions will also appear on the ballot: Should the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter be amended to create the Office of Homeless Services Ombudsperson to assist residents experiencing homelessness, help provide fair access to essential resources, improve quality of life in the shelter system, investigate client complaints, and provide oversight and recommendations to the City's providers of homeless services? Should the Home Rule Charter be amended to increase the minimum amount that must be appropriated for spending on Housing Trust Fund purposes in the City's operating budget each year? Shall the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter be amended to provide for the creation of an independent Philadelphia Prison Community Oversight Board and Office of Prison Oversight and to further authorize City Council to determine the composition, powers and duties of the Board and Office? You can look up your polling place online using your home address,
