Category: CNB CRIME

Maryland State Fire Marshal Makes Arrest In Ridgely Arson Case

CAROLINE COUNTY (Dec. 21. 2025) – The Office of the State Fire Marshal has arrested a 26-year-old man following a grand jury indictment for an attempted arson targeting a business in Caroline County.

Deputy State Fire Marshals assigned to the Upper Eastern Region Office served an arrest warrant Friday on Marshall Allan Murphy, of Sudlersville, Maryland. Murphy was indicted on 16 charges, including second-degree arson and three counts of attempted second-degree arson, each punishable by a maximum of 20 years in prison.

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Washington Township Man Indicted on Four Counts of Forgery 

Woodbury, NJ – A Gloucester County Grand Jury has indicted Richard Bennett of  Washington Township on four counts of fourth-degree forgery Wednesday. 

The indictment alleges two counts of forgery in violation of NJSA 2C:21-1a(1) and two  counts in violation of NJSA 2C:21-1a(3). Each count carries a maximum penalty of 18  months in state prison. 

According to documents filed in this case: 

Bennett, who was a sitting Washington Township council member, mailed harassing  letters to two members of his local Board of Education in the name of another board  member. 

Defense Counsel: Nicholas J. Yurick of the Law Offices of Andrew N. Yurick. 

The charges against Bennett are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed  innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Wanted: Suspect for Homicide in the 15th District [VIDEO]

The Philadelphia Police Department needs your help:

On Sunday June 23, 2024, at approximately 10:09 pm, police responded to the 4700 block of Griscom Street where the remains of a 22-year-old Caucasian female victim, Anastasiya Stangret, (above) were discovered. The victim had a single gunshot wound to the head, and was in an advanced state of decomposition.

The victim was last seen on video several days prior, in the area of Penn and Arrott Streets in the Frankford section of Philadelphia. Police are seeking the help of the public to identify any potential suspects, or information related to the circumstances of her death.

THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA IS OFFERING A REWARD OF $20,000 LEADING TO AN ARREST AND CONVICTION FOR EVERY HOMICIDE.

Note: This video has no audio.

If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact:
Homicide Unit:
215-686-3334/3335
Det. Bova #9228
Det. Coulter #9208
DC 24-15-049080

For additional information and updates, visit https://www.phillypolice.com/news-blotter/wanted-suspect-for-homicide-in-the-15th-district-video-6/

Philadelphia Police Investigating the Following Incidents

The following information is preliminary and subject to change. Updates will be provided as they become available.

On Sunday, December 21, 2025, at approximately 9:45 a.m., officers assigned to the 5th District responded to a radio call at 5xx Wartman Street for a stabbing at the residence. Upon arrival, officers located a 57-year-old male suffering from a stab wound to the rib area. Officers immediately transported the victim to Jefferson–Einstein Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at 10:19 a.m. A 16-year-old female was taken into custody for further investigation. The investigation remains ongoing with the Homicide Unit.

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Gloucester Township Man Charged in SNAP Fraud Scheme

Camden County, NJ – A Gloucester Township man has been arrested and charged for using
stolen identities to fraudulently obtain thousands of dollars in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program (SNAP) benefits, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay.
Andre Streater, 36, was charged with one count each of 2nd -degree Identity Theft, 3rd-degree
Forgery, 3rd-degree Theft by Deception, and 4th-degree Possession of Fraudulent Receipts.
In July 2025, the Camden County Board of Social Services alerted the Camden County
Prosecutor’s Office to numerous SNAP applications submitted under different individuals using
the same residential address and phone number.

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Sykia Harper-Brown Convicted of Weapons and Terroristic Threats Charges 

Woodbury, NJ – A jury found Sykia Harper-Brown guilty of second-degree possession of  weapon for an unlawful purpose, second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, and  third-degree terroristic threats. She faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in state  prison on each of the weapons charges and a maximum of five years for the terroristic  threats charge. 

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court: 

Harper-Brown traveled from Pennsylvania to Monroe Township on Nov. 4, 2023, armed  with a 9mm handgun and a baseball bat. Prior to the incident, she exchanged heated  text and Facebook messages with the victim, her sister-in-law, including threats. Harper-Brown went to the victim’s residence, banged on the door, and demanded the  victim come to the door. While the victim’s fiancé called 911, Harper-Brown retreated to  her vehicle and fired the handgun into the air from the sidewalk. Officers later located a  shell casing in the area.  

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Wanted: Suspect for Burglary in the 9th District [VIDEO]

Central Detective Division is seeking the public’s help identifying the individual seen in the following video clips.

On Friday, December 12, 2025, at approximately 7:25AM, an unknown black male gained entry to a shop in the Christmas Village by forcing open a side door. Once inside the suspect rummaged through the inside and then exited without taking any items.

Note: This video has no audio.

If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact:
Central Detective Division:
215-686-3093/3094
Det. Hawk
DC 25-09-142891

For additional information and updates, visit https://www.phillypolice.com/news-blotter/wanted-suspect-for-burglary-in-the-9th-district-video-4/

Director Rob Reiner and Wife Found Dead

Rob and Michele Reiner; Nick Reiner.Credit : Stefanie Keenan/Getty; Adela Loconte/WireImage

Rob Reiner, 78 along with his wife, Michele Singer, 68, were found stabbed to death in their Brentwood, California home at approximately 3:30 p.m. (Pacific Time), December 14th.

Reiner’s son Nick, who has had a long battle with addiction, is being questioned by police.

Mr. Reiner began his career as an actor, notably famous for his role in the 1970’s sitcom “All In The Family.” He later went on to become a successful director and producer, with movies “When Harry Met Sally,” “Stand by Me,” and “A Few Good Men.” He was previously married to actress Penny Marshall, who passed away in 2018 due to complications with diabetes. They divorced in 1981.

Reiner married photographer Michele singer in 1989. The couple had three children together.

ICE Philadelphia Arrests Salvadoran Criminal Alien

WASHINGTON —ERO Philadelphia arrested Arnoldo Antonio Prieto-Lopez, a 51-year-old criminal illegal alien from El Salvador with a decades-long record, including a federal conviction for possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute and a 24-month prison sentence, Oct. 20. Despite previously holding lawful permanent resident status, the criminal alien is removable under federal law and a clear threat to public safety.

“This foreign-born criminal alien has repeatedly abused children, victimized communities and exploited his immigration status,” said ERO Philadelphia acting Field Office Director Michael T. Rose. “He’s convicted of child cruelty and neglect, and trafficking fentanyl. He has endangered families and exhibited a pattern of criminal conduct over decades. Our officers will not allow criminals to hide behind immigration status. We will arrest, detain and remove those who threaten public safety.”

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Philadelphia CBP Officers seize nearly 7 pounds of methamphetamine

PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly seven pounds of Netherlands-bound methamphetamine on Tuesday that was discovered at an international shipping service facility in Delaware County, Pa.
An x-ray exam detected an anomaly in a parcel destined to an address in the Netherlands.

CBP officers opened the parcel and discovered a cloudy crystalline substance packed inside several zip-lock bags. Officers used a handheld elemental isotope analysis tool to identify the crystal-like substance as d-Methamphetamine hydrochloride.

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