Public's Help Sought ID'ing 70-Something Pedestrian Struck In Ridgewood Public's Help Sought ID'ing 70-Something Pedestrian Struck In Ridgewood
Public's Help Sought ID'ing 70-Something Pedestrian Struck In Ridgewood Authorities are seeking the public's help identifying a pedestrian believed to be in her 70s who was struck and severely injured crossing a Ridgewood street Tuesday morning. She was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center with a head injury after being struck by an SUV at the corner of Linwood Avenue and Northern Parkway shortly before 8:30 a.m. Nov. 15. The elderly female driver of the Lincoln MKX that hit her was taken to The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood for an evaluation. "At this time the pedestrian does not have any identification on her and is unable to communicate with the off…
Elderly Bucks Man Takes Terrifying Tumble Off Beltzville State Park Embankment: Report Elderly Bucks Man Takes Terrifying Tumble Off Beltzville State Park Embankment: Report
Elderly Bucks Man Takes Terrifying Tumble Off Beltzville State Park Embankment: Report A 75-year-old Bucks County man was rescued by emergency crews after he fell from an embankment at Beltzville State Park in Carbon County, according to a report from WFMZ. The man was walking toward a river's edge at around 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 when his leg "gave out" and he lost his balance, the outlet reported.  First responders rescued the man, who was taken to a hospital for a knee injury, WFMZ wrote.  Click here for the full story from WFMZ.
CT Woman Assaulted In Surprise Attack By Homeless Man, Police Say CT Woman Assaulted In Surprise Attack By Homeless Man, Police Say
CT Woman Assaulted In Surprise Attack By Homeless Man, Police Say A woman was allegedly seriously assaulted while taking a morning exercise walk by a homeless man. The incident took place in Hartford County around 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 6 in Windsor Locks. According to Lt. Paul Cherniack, of the Windsor Locks Police, the woman, who is in her 70s, was walking in the area of 34 Old Country Road when a man ran up behind her and "viciously struck her about the back of the head with a closed fist causing her to fall to the ground." As she fell to the ground she suffered broken fingers, he added. "The elderly victim lay helpless with a serious laceratio…
Boston Police Seeking Scammer Who Stole Over $13,000 From 79-Year-Old Man Boston Police Seeking Scammer Who Stole Over $13,000 From 79-Year-Old Man
Boston Police Seeking Scammer Who Stole Over $13,000 From 79-Year-Old Man Boston Police are seeking the public's help in locating a suspect's car who apparently scammed a 79-year-old man out of $13,500 dollars.  The man told police that someone called him saying his needed to be bailed out of jail grandson following an incident with a woman who was seriously injured, police said. A second person, claiming to be a public defender, reiterated the situation and said bail bondsman could meet the and pick up the money.  The trade-off was arranged in the Longwood area because the man said he needed to bring a family member to the hospital. That…
Missing Randolph Man, 78, Who Suffers From Dementia Found Safe: Police Missing Randolph Man, 78, Who Suffers From Dementia Found Safe: Police
Missing Randolph Man, 78, Who Suffers From Dementia Found Safe: Police Randolph police said they found an elderly man with dementia who'd been missing for a day, Aug. 20, the police department tweeted Sunday.  ***1:21pm Update - Mr. Juste has been located safe and alert***Thank you all for sharing and doing your part to help!! pic.twitter.com/5Fc9s3fdKr — Randolph Police Dept (@RandolphPD) August 21, 2022 Leoma Juste, 78, went missing at 3 p.m. Saturday from the south end of town, which prompted a multi-department search because his medical condition put him at high risk for harm. Randolph police said Juste was safe and alert when officers located him aro…
Trumbull Police Issue New Warning For 'Difficult To Investigate' Scams Trumbull Police Issue New Warning For 'Difficult To Investigate' Scams
Trumbull Police Issue New Warning For 'Difficult To Investigate' Scams Police are warning the public about a new increase in scams that are "difficult to investigate." The scams, which take place all over the country, have also been reported region. "Even though the police may be made aware of these types of cases, they can be difficult to investigate because many times the suspects are in another country or quickly leave the scene where very little suspect information is available," the Trumbull Police Department in Fairfield County, Connecticut, said. Here's a list of the types of scams: The caller claimed to be a family member that has an illness or was …
Suspects At Large After Accidental Shooting Kills Elderly Woman In Maryland Suspects At Large After Accidental Shooting Kills Elderly Woman In Maryland
Suspects At Large After Accidental Shooting Kills Elderly Woman In Maryland A massive reward is being offered in connection to the shooting of an elderly woman in Lanham, authorities say. Deborah Armstrong, 71, has been identified as the victim in the shooting that occurred shortly after 9 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18 in the area of Martin Luther King Jr. Highway and Business Parkway, according to Prince George's County police. Police were called to the scene for reports of a shooting involving two vehicles, officials said. Officers were notified that the passenger in an uninvolved vehicle, later identified as Armstrong, had been shot. Armstrong was rushed to a hospita…
Silver Alert Issued After Man Disappeared In DC Last Week Silver Alert Issued After Man Disappeared In DC Last Week
Silver Alert Issued After Man Disappeared In DC Last Week Police are asking for the public's help locating a critically missing 66-year-old man who disappeared in DC, authorities say. Gilbert Turner, was last seen in the 2100 block of R Street, Southeast, on Thursday, Aug. 11, according to DC police. Turner is described as a black male with a medium complexion, police said. He is 5-foot-5 and weighs 160 pounds. He has brown eyes with balding salt and pepper hair. Turner was last seen wearing a blue jersey blue pants, and white shoes. He may be in need of medication. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Gilbert Turner is asked to pl…
NOT TODAY, PAL: Fair Lawn Senior Turns Tables On 'Grandparent Scam' Artists NOT TODAY, PAL: Fair Lawn Senior Turns Tables On 'Grandparent Scam' Artists
NOT Today, PAL: Fair Lawn Senior Turns Tables On 'Grandparent Scam' Artists Not everyone falls for the "grandchild in trouble" scam. A Fair Lawn senior citizen who’d been targeted by scammers quickly figured out what was what and immediately called police. Detective Chris O’Shaughnessy responded to the Barry Place home after someone claiming to be a lawyer called a resident there and asked for $11,000 bail to get the would-be victim's granddaughter out of jail, Sgt. Brian Metzler said. A woman was waiting outside to pick up the money, the caller said. O’Shaughnessy found the woman, 21-year-old Destiny Gonzalez of New York, NY, “whose story would keep changing dur…
Concerns Grow Over Missing 84-Year-Old From Baltimore In Need Of Medical Attention Concerns Grow Over Missing 84-Year-Old From Baltimore In Need Of Medical Attention
Concerns Grow Over Missing 84-Year-Old From Baltimore In Need Of Medical Attention Baltimore City Police are seeking the public's help in locating a missing elderly man from the city, the Maryland Center for Missing and Unidentified Persons (MCMUP) said on Facebook. Irving Young, 84, was last seen in the Eastern District of Baltimore on Thursday, March 24, the MCMUP said. Young was last seen wearing a gray and orange puffy jacket, green plaid pants and slippers. He is said to be driving a silver 2008 Dodge Ram pickup truck with Maryland plates 59512HT, the organization said.  He may be in need of medical attention. Anyone with information is asked to conta…
Hypothermia Alert Issued In This Maryland County For Monday Night Hypothermia Alert Issued In This Maryland County For Monday Night
Hypothermia Alert Issued In This Maryland County For Monday Night A hypothermia alert has been issued for Montgomery County starting at 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28. It will last until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 1. The alert is issued whenever temperatures and/or wind chill are expected to be at or below 32 degrees. In these situations, people could become exposed to hyperthermia or frostbite very easily. A #HypothermiaAlert has been issued for Montgomery County from 8 p.m. tonight (Feb. 28) until 10 a.m. tomorrow (March 1). A Hypothermia Alert is issued for when temperatures and/or wind chill are expected to be at or below 32 degrees. @ReadyMontgomery htt…
Nor'easter: Man Drowns In NY After Falling Into Pool While Shoveling Snow Nor'easter: Man Drowns In NY After Falling Into Pool While Shoveling Snow
Nor'easter: Man Drowns In NY After Falling Into Pool While Shoveling Snow A Long Island man drowned after he fell into a swimming pool while shoveling snow from the nor'easter that moved through the region.  Southold Town Police said the man was a senior citizen from the Suffolk County hamlet of Cutchogue, in the Town of Southold on the north fork of Long Island, according to the Suffolk Times. Authorities responded to the home at about 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29, the news outlet reported. They took the man out of the pool and began giving him CPR before the man was hospitalized and pronounced deceased, the Suffolk Times said. The man's identity was no…