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The New York Police Department is investigating two separate incidents of theft involving box trucks in Manhattan, which have left local businesses and residents concerned about safety in the area. The suspect, identified as 41-year-old Carlo Longhi, was seen committing the crimes in broad daylight, raising questions about security in the bustling city. Details of the Incidents The first incident took place around 10:40 a.m. on Thursday, December 7, 2023, in the Meatpacking District. According to officials, Longhi approached a box truck parked in front of 422 West 16th Street and stole approximately $1,134 worth of property. After the theft, he fled the scene in a gray 2020 Acura RDX SUV, heading eastbound on West 16th Street. In a previous incident on August 22, 2023, around 9:30...

A memorial has been set up in the Bronx to honor Gwendolyn "GiGi" Guyton, a 29-year-old woman who was tragically stabbed to death outside a local bodega. The incident has left the community in shock as friends, family, and neighbors light candles and gather in remembrance of her life. This heartbreaking event unfolded on Thursday afternoon, and police are actively investigating the case. Details of the Fatal Stabbing The stabbing occurred around 3:30 p.m. on Southern Boulevard. According to authorities, Gwendolyn Guyton was attacked and sustained fatal stab wounds to both her neck and torso. Despite immediate medical attention, the injuries were too severe for her to survive. The suspect, described as a female wearing a green hooded sweater and blue sweatpants, fled the scene on a bi...

A 23-year-old man from Poughkeepsie tragically lost his life in a fiery crash in Wappinger on Wednesday evening. The accident occurred at around 6:20 p.m. on All Angels Hill Road near Dugan Lane when the vehicle, a 2007 Infiniti sedan, crashed into a utility pole and caught fire. According to authorities, the Infiniti was carrying five passengers when it veered off the road and struck the pole, causing the vehicle to nearly split in half. The impact was so severe that it shattered the utility pole. Upon arrival, emergency responders found the car fully engulfed in flames, with two victims lying on the roadway outside the vehicle. One of the victims, Yanique Jackson, 23, who had been sitting in the rear passenger seat, was found in critical condition. CPR was administered by firefight...

A Staten Island man has been arrested in connection with a violent, unprovoked attack on an 81-year-old woman on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The incident, which took place on September 13, involved Hansel Esparragoza, 37, who was charged with felony assault after knocking the elderly woman unconscious with a sucker punch. The victim, Geula Freeman, was walking her son’s dog near West 66th Street and Amsterdam Avenue when the attack occurred. Security footage revealed that Esparragoza initially walked past Freeman but then turned back and randomly struck her in the face. The impact knocked Freeman to the ground, rendering her unconscious. She was taken to Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital for treatment of facial injuries and a concussion. Esparragoza, who has a history of 21 prio...

A tragic scene unfolded in the Bronx on Thursday afternoon when Gwendolyn Guyton, a 29-year-old mother, was fatally stabbed during a violent confrontation inside a bodega. The deadly attack occurred at Jose Mini Market Inc., located on Southern Boulevard and East 149th Street, at approximately 3:15 p.m., according to police and witnesses. The incident began as a physical altercation between Guyton and another woman, who stormed into the store and engaged in a heated fight. Witnesses report that the confrontation quickly escalated, leading the assailant to stab Guyton multiple times in her neck and torso. A bodega worker, Alex, recounted his attempts to intervene in the situation. "I was trying to save the girl and get her out of the store before she got stabbed," Alex explained. "Whe...

Authorities in Texas are searching for a woman accused of posing as a dentist and causing significant harm to a patient. Juanetta Solomon, 41, is facing felony charges for practicing dentistry without a license after an alarming incident involving a veneer procedure gone wrong. The Houston Police Department released a probable cause statement outlining the case, which has drawn attention due to the fake dentist's use of social media to attract clients. The TikTok Connection The victim reportedly discovered Solomon through a TikTok account named "Tha_Toothly_Houston" in late March. Hoping to fix her teeth, the woman reached out for an appointment with Solomon's unlicensed business, I Smilez Cosmetic Designz. According to the affidavit, Solomon performed the veneer procedure without ma...

A disturbing case out of Benton County, Arkansas, has led to the arrest of a couple accused of attempting to sell their two-month-old baby for beer and cash. Darien Urban, 21, and Shalene Ehlers, 20, face felony charges following allegations that they tried to exchange their infant for a six-pack of beer and a $1,000 cashier’s check. Campground Manager's Report Leads to Investigation The investigation began when a manager at a local campground reported the couple to the Benton County Sheriff's Department. According to court documents, the couple allegedly wrote a letter granting custody of their baby to a man named Cody Martin in exchange for money. The letter included a chilling disclaimer that stated there would be no changing of minds and to never contact them again. Troopers a...

A man was arrested following multiple disturbing incidents of trespassing, indecent exposure, and assault at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington. The man, identified as Nolen P. Sanchez, was taken into custody on Saturday after authorities linked him to a series of events that began earlier in the week. Sanchez now faces charges of sexual assault and indecent exposure, bringing renewed attention to campus safety concerns. Initial Incident: Unwanted Approach and Indecent Exposure The trouble started around 7 a.m. on Thursday when a female student reported a suspicious encounter. She informed campus security that she was followed by a man after disembarking from a bus near the campus. The man reportedly made inappropriate comments about her age, causing the student to feel uncomfort...