The Real Crime Diary

Colonie man, John Redick, was charged with first-degree attempted disseminating of indecent material to minors following a sex crime investigation by the Colonie Police Department. The 68-year-old allegedly sent a sexually explicit digital image to someone he believed was a teenage boy. Redick, who is reportedly a lifetime member of the Colonie Fire Company, was arrested on March 18 and arraigned at the Town of Colonie Justice Court. He was released under the supervision of the Albany County Probation Department pending an upcoming court appearance. The investigation into John Redick remains ongoing, and the public is encouraged to come forward Read the full article here

Gudelio Grande, a 46-year-old man, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the shooting deaths of his girlfriend, Marbeli Castro-Garcia, and another man, Emilio Diaz Chavez, in southeast Bakersfield. The incident took place on July 21, 2019, in the 300 block of East Fairview Road. Grande was found guilty of killing both individuals in a tragic event. Prior to the shooting, Grande had assaulted Castro-Garcia, prompting her to leave and stay with a friend. Following this, they traveled to Los Angeles for the weekend. Upon their return, Castro-Garcia’s friend introduced her to Chavez, and the Read the full article here

Isiah Smith, 28, and a juvenile have been charged with second-degree murder in the death of 60-year-old Kevin A. Mills during a robbery of his home in Nedrow, New York. The charges were announced at a news conference by officials. The incident has shocked the community and raised concerns about the safety and security of residents in the area. Authorities are working to piece together the events leading up to the tragic murder and ensure justice is served for the victim and his loved ones. The murder of Kevin A. Mills has devastated the community of Nedrow, as residents grapple Read the full article here

Atlanta Public Schools is currently investigating an allegation of an inappropriate relationship between a staff member and a student at Booker T. Washington High School. The investigation was initiated after a viewer contacted FOX 5 with concerns about the situation. The staff member in question has been placed on administrative leave while the investigation is ongoing. APS has stated that they take matters of student safety and well-being seriously and that the district’s top priority is to ensure the safety of all students and staff members. However, the district has not released any further information regarding the situation at this Read the full article here

The FBI and Loomis are offering a combined reward of $15,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspect Demarco Johnson. Johnson is wanted in connection to an armed robbery that occurred in the area. The increased reward amount demonstrates the seriousness with which law enforcement agencies are pursuing Johnson and highlights the importance of public cooperation in apprehending him. Demarco Johnson is a suspect in an armed robbery case that took place recently. The FBI and Loomis have increased the reward for information leading to his arrest and conviction to a total of $15,000, with the FBI Read the full article here

Federal law enforcement officials are investigating after a man was apprehended at the Texas border claiming to be a member of a foreign terrorist organization and stating he came to the US to build a bomb. The individual, identified as Lebanese national Basel Bassel Ebbadi, was detained at the El Paso Border Patrol Sector on March 9 and interviewed by a tactical terrorist response team after making threats to border personnel. Ebbadi allegedly admitted to intending to make a bomb while being checked by medical staff. The individual is currently in US custody, and a federal investigation is ongoing. US Read the full article here

The Supreme Court has allowed Texas officials to enforce a state immigration law known as SB4, which criminalizes unauthorized migration at the state level. The law was temporarily blocked by a federal judge last month but was then allowed to go into effect by the 5th Circuit. The Biden administration has argued that SB4 conflicts with federal law and the Constitution and has criticized the court’s decision to let the law take effect. The law allows Texas law enforcement officials to stop, jail, and prosecute migrants on illegal entry and reentry charges, and also gives judges the authority to order Read the full article here

Armed thieves robbed a security guard in broad daylight outside a laundromat in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. The suspects attacked the guard, stole his firearm, and took cash boxes collected from video machines before fleeing in a van. Police found discarded empty cash boxes and cases along roadways in the area. The exact amount of cash stolen has not been disclosed, but the incident occurred just after noon on a Monday. The collection van had potentially already made pickups at other locations before stopping at the laundromat to gather a cash box. A smaller white van pulled up next to the collection Read the full article here

Hunter Elward, a former Mississippi law enforcement officer and member of a self-described “Goon Squad,” has been sentenced to 241 months in prison for the torture of two Black men. This crime was deemed as “egregious and despicable” by a U.S. judge. Elward is the first of six former officials to face sentencing for their involvement in this case, shedding light on the brutal actions committed by this group. The “Goon Squad” was described as a group of law enforcement officers who engaged in acts of violence and brutality against Black individuals in Mississippi. Elward’s sentencing marks a significant step Read the full article here

True crime podcasts have exploded in popularity in recent years, captivating audiences with the chilling and often unbelievable stories of real crimes and investigations. These podcasts offer listeners a unique glimpse into the world of criminal justice, providing insight into police procedures, legal processes, and the complexities of the criminal mind. By delving into real cases, these podcasts bring to light the harsh realities of crime and the efforts of law enforcement to bring perpetrators to justice. One of the key appeals of true crime podcasts is the sense of justice they provide to listeners. While many true crime stories Read the full article here

A shooting in the 2000 block of Chestnut Street in Portsmouth, Virginia, left a woman with non-life-threatening injuries on March 17. The woman was found with a gunshot wound and was taken to a local hospital. This incident occurred just hours after a fatal shooting on the same street, four blocks away. The police are Read the full article here

A male was found shot to death in the middle of a street in Ensley, marking the sixth homicide in Birmingham since Saturday. The victim, only identified as a “young male,” was found lying unresponsive in the roadway and pronounced dead at the scene by Birmingham Fire Rescue Service. Police have few leads in the case and no suspects in custody. Officers are working to piece together the events that led to the shooting but believe it occurred near where the victim was located based on shell casings in the roadway. The deadly shooting in Ensley took place in a Read the full article here

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge seized nearly $1 million worth of cocaine. The officers flagged a big rig coming from Mexico on March 15 and used non-intrusive inspection equipment and canine screening to discover 50 packages of cocaine hidden in concrete blocks. The drugs weighed 121.87 pounds. Port Director Carlos Rodriguez commended the officers for successfully thwarting the smuggling attempt. The criminal element is constantly finding new ways to smuggle narcotics into the United States, but CBP officers are using all available tools and resources to combat these efforts. The seizures made at the Read the full article here

An Ohio woman, Kristel Candelario, was sentenced to life in prison without parole after leaving her 16-month-old daughter unattended for more than a week, leading to the child’s death. Candelario traveled to Detroit and Puerto Rico, leaving her daughter alone in their Cleveland home. When she returned 10 days later, she found the girl unresponsive and called the police. The 16-month-old was discovered in a playpen covered in urine and feces, leading to her death from starvation and severe dehydration, ruled a homicide by the medical examiner. Candelario pleaded guilty to aggravated murder and endangering children and was sentenced accordingly. Read the full article here

William Hennessey, a 31-year-old man from West Springfield, was recently found guilty of illegal possession of a firearm after a road rage incident on May 7, 2020, involving a minivan and a truck. The incident began when a truck allegedly forced a minivan to pull over. Hennessey was a passenger in the minivan at the time. Later that day, the passengers of the minivan encountered the same truck at a convenience store parking lot. The driver of the minivan attempted to block the truck in order to get a picture of the license plate. However, the truck was able to Read the full article here

A man charged with murder in a deadly shooting outside a Bakersfield Taco Bell is believed to have had help from at least two others responsible for multiple homicides and shootings in the area, according to court documents. The names of the other suspects are redacted, and as of now, no co-defendants have been listed on the Superior Court website. The man, Noah Hernandez, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and is also facing charges of assault with a gun, shooting at an unoccupied vehicle or dwelling, and gang participation. Hernandez is being held without bail, and a hearing Read the full article here

When a friend went to check on a man, they discovered that his truck was missing and the burners on his stove were left on. This raised concern about the man’s well-being and whereabouts. The friend likely became worried when they noticed these unusual signs, as leaving burners on can be a fire hazard, and a missing truck could signal that something was wrong. The missing truck and the left-on burners indicated potential danger for the man, as he could have been involved in an accident or encountered some kind of emergency situation. The friend’s decision to check on him Read the full article here

The defense in the Georgia election interference case, led by former President Donald Trump’s lawyer Steve Sadow, has filed a joint motion to appeal Fulton County Superior Court Judge McAfee’s ruling on the disqualification motions against District Attorney Fani Willis and her office. The motion notes that although the Court found an appearance of impropriety in Willis’ actions, it refused to dismiss the case or disqualify her due to a lack of controlling precedent in Georgia case law. The original disqualification motion was filed by one of Trump’s co-defendants, Michael Roman, who accused Willis of improper conduct and financial gain Read the full article here

Elias Xavier Rosario Torres and Veronica Estefania Rodriguez Pinuela, both from Tampa, Florida, have been found guilty by a federal jury of possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl and over 500 grams of cocaine, as well as possession of a machine gun in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Rosario Torres was also convicted of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. They face a mandatory minimum penalty of 35 years up to life in federal prison. The defendants were indicted by a federal grand jury on Read the full article here

A man in upstate New York was forced to give up his pet alligator after authorities found out he was keeping the reptile illegally. The 11-foot, 750-pound alligator named Albert was seized by Environmental Conservation police officers from a home in Hamburg. The owner had built an addition to his house to accommodate the giant reptile and allowed members of the public to pet the alligator in an in-ground swimming pool. The owner of the alligator, named Tony Cavallaro, referred to himself as “Albert’s dad” and said the alligator was like family to everyone. However, Cavallaro’s license to own Albert Read the full article here