Sixth Suspect Arrested In Fountain Park Ambush Killing Of Angel Martinez-Velez: DA
A sixth suspect has been arrested in the broad-daylight ambush that left a 25-year-old man dead on a basketball court in Allentown, authorities announced on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Jose Batista-Gabin, 23, of the Bronx, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals over the weekend and is currently being held in a New York prison awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania, Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin Holihan said.
He is charged with criminal homicide, conspiracy to commit homicide, and tampering with evidence in connection with the June 1, 2024, killing of Angel Martinez-Velez at Fountain Park.
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Pace University Cheerleader, 20, From Yonkers Dies Suddenly
The Pace University community and a Westchester family are mourning the sudden loss of a young student-athlete remembered for her kindness, energy, and bright spirit.
Stevie Marie DeLuca, a Yonkers native and junior at Pace University, died on Thursday, April 30, at the age of 20, according to her obituary.
DeLuca was a member of Pace’s cheerleading team, where she served as a flyer. A graduate of Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy, she was majoring in criminal justice in the university’s Dyson School of Arts and Sciences.
Friends and loved ones described her as someone who left a l…
Tragic End For Farmingdale Crash Victim After Bitter Hospital Battle
A Long Island man has been taken off life support following a devastating car crash and his family’s fight with a local hospital.
Tony Gestone, 23, of Farmingdale, had been in a coma at Nassau University Medical Center since the single-car wreck on Thursday, April 9. But after a three-week fight, his family announced his death early Thursday, April 30.
“To all of our friends and family, we thank you from our hearts for all of your prayers and support,” Gestone’s grandfather, Steve, wrote on Facebook. “This evening, Tony moved on to a better place. We will miss him and he will always be love…
UConn Sophomore Lily Michelfelder Of Quakertown, Pennsylvania Dies At 19: Officials
A college student from Pennsylvania died unexpectedly in Connecticut, leaving her family, friends, and university community in mourning.
Lily Jean Michelfelder, 19, of Quakertown, passed away in the emergency department at Windham Hospital in Willimantic, Connecticut, on Saturday, April 25, according to her obituary.
Michelfelder was a sophomore at the University of Connecticut, where she was pursuing a degree in dietetics. She had enrolled in Fall 2024 and was studying Nutritional Sciences and Nutrition for Exercise and Sport, according to the university.
A graduate of Quakertown High Sch…
Maryland Family Scrambles To Bury 98-Year-Old Matriarch Found Weeks After Storm Death
A Maryland woman who lived nearly 100 years was not discovered for weeks after dying during a winter storm, and now her family is working to carry out her final wishes.
Odessa Audrey Henderson, 98, died during the spate of winter storms that swept through the region, but was not immediately located, according to her daughter, Ina Segears.
After she was found, Henderson’s body was taken to the Medical Examiner’s Office in Virginia, where it remained for several weeks, Segears said.
Now, her family is trying to bring her home to Maryland for burial.
Henderson, described as a kind and devote…
Fast-Moving Fire Destroys Tiptons' Logging And Sawmill As Neighbors Step Up For Family
A fast-moving fire tore through a historic Carroll County sawmill, destroying a multi-generation family business in hours and leaving a Maryland community reeling.
On Thursday, April 16, the blaze engulfed Tiptons' Logging and Sawmill in Union Bridge, completely gutting the structure and leaving behind charred wreckage.
No injuries were reported, but the "community lost a beloved spot, taking with it decades of hard work, irreplaceable equipment, and the livelihood of three generations," organizers said.
In the hours since the fire, there has been an outpouring of support from neighbors as…
Reading Triple Homicide: Mom Shot, Baby Drowned, Dad Killed Ends With Guilty Plea
A Pennsylvania man who was charged in the deaths of a husband, mother, and her 1-year-old son has now admitted to killing the entire family and will spend the rest of his life in prison.
Jose Rodriguez, 61, of Reading, Pennsylvania, entered a negotiated guilty plea for the murders of Geraldina Peguero-Mancebo, 31, her husband Junior Cabrera-Colon, 31, and their son, Jeyden Junior Peguero, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. He was sentenced to three consecutive life terms without the possibility of parole.
Geraldina Peguero-Mancebo was found shot dead in a grassy area off East Huller Lane on Friday…
'Unimaginable Loss': Support Comes To Widow, Son Of Correction Officer Killed In Beacon Crash
As the family of a New York State correction officer from Ulster County killed in a motorcycle crash in Dutchess County grapples with their sudden loss, their community is making sure they have help moving forward.
Justin Brown, 33, of Gardiner, was killed Monday afternoon, April 13, in a single-vehicle crash on Matteawan Road in Beacon, as previously reported by Daily Voice.
The day after the crash, Brown’s wife, Cecily, created a GoFundMe campaign to support their 7-year-old son, Gabriel, and help the family navigate the devastating loss.
Just a day later, communit…
Beloved Former Weaver High Coach Dies At 47, Leaves Lasting Impact On Players, Community
A beloved former Connecticut high school basketball coach has died, leaving behind a legacy of success on the scoreboard and an indelible mark on his players.
Reggie Hatchett, former head coach of the Weaver High School boys basketball team in Hartford, died Thursday, April 9. He was 47. The father of two had been living in Grayson, Georgia, with his longtime girlfriend, Keisha Smith, at the time of his death.
Loved ones said he died of heart and kidney failure.
Hatchett led Weaver for seven seasons and won 121 games, leading the program to multiple deep postseason runs during his tenure. …
