Baltimore woman arrested in fatal shooting

Baltimore, Maryland — A Baltimore woman has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder following a fatal shooting in the city’s West District earlier this month. Authorities identified the suspect as 38-year-old Teresa Collins.

The incident occurred Sept. 22 in the 2700 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, where Collins allegedly shot and killed 33-year-old Jasmine Simuel. According to investigators, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene after the shooting. No additional details regarding the motive or events leading up to the shooting have been released.

After an investigation, detectives located and apprehended Collins on September 26. She was taken to the Central Booking Center and officially charged with first degree murder. Collins is currently being held without bail as the case moves through the court system.

Baltimore woman arrested in fatal shooting

The homicide remains under investigation and authorities have not released additional information about the suspect’s relationship with the victim or possible witnesses.

Baltimore woman arrested in fatal shooting

Baltimore, Maryland — A Baltimore woman has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder following a fatal shooting in the city’s West District earlier this month. Authorities identified the suspect as 38-year-old Teresa Collins.

The incident occurred Sept. 22 in the 2700 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, where Collins allegedly shot and killed 33-year-old Jasmine Simuel. According to investigators, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene after the shooting. No additional details regarding the motive or events leading up to the shooting have been released.

After an investigation, detectives located and apprehended Collins on September 26. She was taken to the Central Booking Center and officially charged with first degree murder. Collins is currently being held without bail as the case moves through the court system.

The homicide remains under investigation and authorities have not released additional information about the suspect’s relationship with the victim or possible witnesses.
Utica man arrested for attempted assault with large stick
UTICA, NY — On the morning of September 28, 2024, at approximately 8:25 a.m., Utica Police responded to a report of a man attempting to hit several people with a large stick in the 700 block of Court Street.

Upon arrival, police interviewed witnesses who stated that the suspect, someone they knew, had grabbed a large stick following an argument and attempted to hit another individual. The intended victim managed to avoid being struck, but expressed fears for his safety due to the suspect’s actions.

The suspect, identified as Nicholas Vangorder, 30, no known address, was arrested at the scene and transported to the Utica Police Department.

As a result of the investigation, Vangorder was charged with:
- Second degree threatening
- Criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree, due to a prior conviction.
He remains in police custody pending legal proceedings.
Two winning Powerball tickets sold at Floral Park and Ozone Park

Floral Park, New York — Two third-prize winning tickets for Thursday’s New York Lottery Powerball drawing were sold at stores in Floral Park and Ozone Park. Each ticket is valued at $50,000.

The winning tickets were sold at Tulip Card & Gift Corp, located at 158 Tulip Ave in Floral Park, and Fortune Hut, located at 76-11 101st Ave in Ozone Park.

Powerball numbers are drawn in a pool from 1 to 69, with the red Power Ball drawn separately from 1 to 26. Drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m.