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crime7 months ago

Girlfriend of Derrick Groves Arrested in Connection to Escape

Darriana Burton, the girlfriend of escaped inmate Derrick Groves, was arrested for allegedly helping him escape by communicating with him through inmate messaging systems and planning the escape, which authorities say she knowingly participated in. She is charged with conspiracy to commit simple escape and is the first accomplice to be arrested in connection with the escape.

travel1 year ago

Delta Stowaway Incident Disrupts Paris to New York Flight

Delta Air Lines refused to transport a 57-year-old Russian woman, who had previously stowed away on a flight from New York to Paris, back to the US despite her being escorted by six US marshals. The woman had evaded security checks and was detained in France after her asylum claim was rejected. Delta's refusal came after a previous attempt to repatriate her was abandoned due to her disruptive behavior on the plane. The airline may need to charter a plane if unable to accommodate her on a regular flight.

crime1 year ago

Suspect in Hartford mother and baby murder arrested in Puerto Rico

Lance Morales, 23, has been arrested in Puerto Rico for the drive-by shooting that killed a 20-year-old mother, Jessiah Mercado, and her 4-month-old son, Messiah Diaz, in Hartford, Connecticut. Morales, originally from Waterbury, Connecticut, fled to Puerto Rico after the incident and is now awaiting extradition to face murder charges. The U.S. Marshals Service and Hartford Police collaborated to capture Morales, highlighting the effectiveness of their partnership in pursuing justice.

crime1 year ago

Hartford Shooting Suspect Arrested in Puerto Rico for Killing Mother and Baby

Lance "Macho" Morales, 23, was apprehended in Puerto Rico by the U.S. Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force for allegedly killing a Massachusetts mother and her baby in a drive-by shooting in Hartford. Morales faces multiple charges, including two counts of murder, and will be extradited to Connecticut. The incident occurred on November 19, when the victims were shot after Morales allegedly opened fire on their vehicle. A vigil is planned by Mothers United Against Violence to honor the victims.

crime1 year ago

Hartford Drive-By Shooting Suspect Arrested in Puerto Rico

U.S. Marshals have captured Lance Morales, a suspect wanted for a drive-by shooting in Hartford, Connecticut, that killed 20-year-old Jessiah Mercado and her 4-month-old son, Messiah Diaz. Morales, also known as "Macho," was arrested in Puerto Rico by the U.S. Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force after fleeing there. He faces multiple charges, including two counts of murder, and is being held on a $3 million bond while awaiting extradition to Connecticut.

crime1 year ago

'Bad Breath Rapist' Captured in California After 16 Years on the Run

Tuen Kit Lee, known as the "bad breath rapist," was captured in California after 16 years on the run following his conviction for kidnapping and raping a coworker in Massachusetts. He was identified through social media images and arrested by U.S. Marshals. Lee had been living under a false identity and his female companion was unaware of his true identity. He is awaiting transfer back to Massachusetts.

crime1 year ago

"Infamous 'Bad Breath Rapist' Arrested in California After 16 Years"

Tuen Kit Lee, a fugitive known as the "Bad Breath Rapist," was arrested near Danville, California, after being on the run for nearly two decades. Lee, who was convicted in 2007 for the kidnapping and rape of a 15-year-old girl in Massachusetts, was identified by his foul breath and DNA. He was apprehended after being spotted leaving a multi-million dollar home and initially provided a false name before confessing his true identity.

crime1 year ago

'Bad Breath Rapist' Caught After 16 Years on the Run

Tuen Kit Lee, known as the "bad breath rapist," was captured in California after 16 years on the run following his conviction for kidnapping and raping a coworker in Massachusetts. He was identified through social media images and arrested by U.S. Marshals. Lee had been living under a false identity and his long-term partner was unaware of his true identity. He is awaiting transfer back to Massachusetts.

crime1 year ago

"Fugitive 'Bad Breath Rapist' Tuen Lee Arrested in California After 16 Years"

Tuen Lee, known as the "Bad Breath Rapist," was arrested in Northern California after 16 years on the run. Convicted of rape and kidnapping in 2007, Lee had fled Massachusetts and was finally apprehended after authorities tracked him to a multimillion-dollar home. His identity was confirmed through fingerprints, and his long-time companion was unaware of his true identity.