Virginia Beach police arrest suspect in connection with Hampshire Lane shooting

MARYLAND — A dedicated Maryland Lottery enthusiast from Prince George’s County known only as “Fox” recently won $50,000 in the June 6 Pick 5 drawing, adding another to her lottery success story.

“Fox,” a long-time player, has won small prizes over the years. She attributes her luck to her late mother and past wins, including a recent $10,000 on a Pick 4 game. Her most recent win came while checking the numbers at a local restaurant, which resulted in an unexpected but happy surprise.

Overwhelmed by her emotions, Fox described her win as a huge relief that eased her financial burden. She plans to honor her mother’s memory – a key reason for entering the lottery – by using her mother’s birth date as a lucky charm. This strategy has repeatedly brought her timely wins.

With her new win, “Fox” wants to pay off her debts and save the rest. Despite the big win, she has no plans to play the lottery less, but rather enjoys the excitement it brings to her everyday life. She said confidently: “My next win is waiting for me. I will win again and I will come back.”

BALTIMORE, MD – Baltimore Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a person of interest in connection with a homicide that occurred on June 2, 2024 in the 900 block of Pennsylvania Avenue.

Investigators have released photos of the person and are urging anyone with information on their whereabouts to come forward. Community members can contact investigators directly at 410-396-2100 or call 911 for immediate assistance. Those who prefer to remain anonymous can provide tips through the Metro Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-866-7LOCKUP or by sending an anonymous text message through the Metro Crime Stoppers website.

The Department stresses the importance of community support in solving this case and assures confidentiality for those who wish to help anonymously.

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has announced that Anthony Collins, 41, of Seaside Heights, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter. The guilty plea was entered before the Honorable Guy P. Ryan, PJCr.P., in connection with the death of Robert May, 70, also of Seaside Heights. The incident occurred on October 1, 2023, in Seaside Heights, and sentencing is scheduled for August 9, 2024. The state is seeking a three-year sentence in New Jersey State Prison, as required by the No Early Release Act.

The case stems from an incident on September 18, 2023, when Seaside Heights police responded to a report of a fall victim near Central and Sumner Avenues. They discovered May with injuries from a laceration to his head next to his bicycle. Although May initially refused further medical treatment, his condition worsened after returning home, leading to his admission to Community Medical Center and later to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, where he died of his injuries on October 1.

Further investigation linked the injuries May sustained to an attack by Collins in which May fell and hit his head. This led to Collins’ arrest on a warrant issued on October 4, 2023. He then turned himself in to police and has been in custody at the Ocean County Jail since then.

Prosecutor Billhimer noted that “certain evidentiary issues” in the case led to a settlement below the usual sentence for manslaughter, a resolution supported by the victim’s family. He praised the family’s conciliatory nature and support of the settlement.

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — The Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) announced the arrest of 58-year-old Mario Feather in connection with a shooting that occurred last month on Hampshire Lane.

The incident came to light early in the morning of May 19, 2024, when a male gunshot victim presented himself to Norfolk General Hospital around 1:11 a.m. He reported to investigators that he had been shot around midnight while in the 5700 block of Hampshire Lane.

After a thorough investigation, VBPD investigators issued arrest warrants for Feather, a resident of Virginia Beach, charging him with aggravated willful assault, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and discharging a firearm in a public place. Feather was successfully arrested on June 10, 2024.

WILKES-BARRE, PA — Early this morning, Wilkes-Barre City Police responded to reports of shots fired along South Wilkes-Barre Boulevard. The incident was reported around 4:43 a.m. near 33 South Wilkes-Barre Boulevard.

Upon arrival, officers were approached by a complainant who reported hearing 4 to 5 gunshots. Although the complainant did not witness the incident, police were able to locate several shell casings at the scene.

The investigation into the source and intent of the shooting is currently ongoing as authorities work to find out more details about the incident.

QUEENS, NY — Edward Garzon, a 43-year-old man from Dothan, Alabama, has been formally charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred near the Shops at Atlas Park in Glendale, Queens, in December 2021. Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the charges following a thorough review by the newly formed Involuntary Manslaughter Unit.

The incident occurred on December 13, 2021, when Garzon, reportedly driving a black 2015 Mercedes Benz S550, struck 79-year-old Helena Conti as she crossed Cooper Avenue at the intersection with 83rd Street. Conti suffered severe head trauma and later died at a local hospital.

After a thorough investigation that discovered DNA samples on the vehicle that matched the victim’s, Garzon was arraigned before Superior Court Judge Michael Hartofilis. The judge scheduled a retrial for July 22 and set bail at $10,000. If convicted, Garzon faces up to seven years in prison.

District Attorney Katz emphasized the role of the Traffic Homicide Unit in reopening unsolved cases to ensure justice for victims’ families. The NYPD worked closely with Garzon in the investigation that led to his indictment.