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Yahoo
4 days ago
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Wilkes-Barre man opts for trial on assault charges
Jun. 18—WILKES-BARRE — A Wilkes-Barre man accused of firing a shot in the direction of his stepdaughter and her boyfriend that resulted in a police standoff in 2023 decided to take his chance before a jury. Luzerne County First Assistant District Attorney Anthony Ross said he offered "the best plea agreement" to Luis Angel Soto Madera, 56, who rejected the offer through his attorney, James J. Scanlon, during a court proceeding before Judge Joseph F. Sklarosky Jr. on Wednesday. By refusing the plea offer, Madera will face an upcoming jury trial on charges of aggravated assault, illegal possession of a firearm and two counts of reckless endangerment. Madera was charged by Wilkes-Barre City police after he fired a shot at his stepdaughter and her boyfriend inside his home at 141 Sambourne St., on June 20, 2023, according to the criminal complaint. Madera was upset that his stepdaughter made noise that awakened him, the complaint alleges. No injuries occurred. After the shooting, Madera fled the house unbeknownst to others, resulting in a standoff for nearly seven hours involving city police and troopers with the Pennsylvania State Police Special Emergency Response Team. The standoff ended when Madera was found not to be inside the house.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Yahoo
Police: Man shoots, kills Lowe's coworker
A Lowe's employee shot a fellow employee to death early Saturday morning, according to a criminal complaint. Christopher Wasnetsky, 36, of Dalton, is charged with felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Lackawanna County District Attorney Brian Gallagher anticipates more charges to be filed following an autopsy scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday. According to the criminal complaint: Officers responded to Lowe's on Viewmont Drive in Scranton at 12:36 a.m. for the report of a shooting. Police found Jeff Moeller on the ground suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in a pool of blood amidst multiple gun casings. There was a semi-automatic handgun on the ground near a shopping cart located about 30 feet from the victim. The handgun appeared to be unloaded. There was a live round on the ground and the magazine next to the handgun. The handgun was found to be a Springfield 9mm handgun. Wasnetsky himself called in the shooting, stating, 'I'd like to report a shooting at the Dickson City Lowe's, I was the person that did it.' Officers transported Moeller to the Geisinger Community Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. Officers arrested Wasnetsky without incident and brought him back to the police department. During an interview he said Moeller had been harassing him and no one would do anything about it. Wasnetsky said he had approached Moeller while he was working on a machine and shot him in the chest without warning. He said Moeller fell to the ground and asked for help. Wasnetsky told police he didn't want him to suffer, so he shot him in the head and chest. This is a developing story. More information will be added as it becomes available.
CTV News
14-06-2025
- CTV News
2 teens arrested after stabbing at Toronto's Bluffers Park
A police officer stands at the scene of a stabbing at Bluffer's Park on Friday, June 6, 2025. (Jacob Estrin/CTV News Toronto) Toronto police say they have arrested two people in connection to an alleged stabbing at Bluffers Park that left two teens injured last week. Officers say they were called to the area at around 7:30 p.m. on June 6, after a fight broke out during a social gathering involving two groups of teens. Police say a 17-year-old boy suffered lacerations to his leg and hand, while another 17-year-old was stabbed in the back. Both were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Bluffer's Park stabbing Police are on the scene of a stabbing at Bluffer's Park on Friday, June 6, 2025. (Jacob Estrin/CTV News Toronto) Investigators say the victims and suspects were known to each other. In an updated news release issued Saturday, police say they have charged an 18-year-old and 16-year-old boy, both from Toronto. Both are each facing multiple charges including two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of assault with a weapon, and failure to comply with a release order. None of the charges have been tested in court. Police say they believe there may be additional suspects and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Yahoo
Kennesaw man arrested for knife threat in road rage over slow driving
The Brief Giancarlo Russo, a Kennesaw resident, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault after pulling a knife on a couple during a road rage incident over their slow driving. The couple de-escalated the situation by staying inside their vehicle, locking the doors, and taking a photo of Russo's license plate, which helped police identify and arrest him. Neighbors in the Legacy Park subdivision often drive slowly due to children playing and deer crossing, highlighting the uncommon nature of such aggressive behavior in the area. KENNESAW, Ga - A Kennesaw man is facing assault charges after police say he pulled a knife on a couple during a road rage incident in a quiet suburban neighborhood — all because he believed they were driving too slowly. What we know The incident occurred Friday night in the Legacy Park subdivision, where a couple told police they were driving about 25 mph — 10 miles under the posted speed limit — when a vehicle began tailgating them. "When they came to a stop sign, the car pulled up next to them and started yelling," said Officer David Buchanan of the Kennesaw Police Department. "The car eventually pulled in front of them and blocked them. He got out of the car and he was holding a knife." Police said the man, later identified as 55-year-old Giancarlo Russo, was enraged over the couple's speed. "This is very uncommon in a subdivision," Buchanan noted, describing the encounter as a rare but alarming example of neighborhood road rage. The couple, concerned for their safety, took a photo of the suspect's license plate and provided it to police. Investigators traced the vehicle to Russo, who lived in the same subdivision. Officers later arrested him and charged him with aggravated assault and simple assault. "Mr. Russo was charged for placing them in fear of their safety," Buchanan said. The woman involved in the incident said the situation was frightening at the time because she and her husband were unsure how far the other driver would go. Both are safe and were not injured. What they're saying Police praised the couple's response, saying they de-escalated the situation by staying inside their vehicle, locking the doors, and avoiding confrontation. "The victim was smart and stayed in the car, rolled up the windows and locked the doors," Buchanan added. "As in most of life, the cooler head will prevail." Neighbors say slower speeds are common on that stretch of road, especially with children playing nearby and deer frequently crossing. "We have quite a few deer that have been killed recently," one neighbor said, explaining why many drivers take extra caution. What's next Police continue to urge drivers to stay calm and avoid escalating conflicts on the road, even in frustrating situations. The Source FOX 5's Denise Dillon spoke with Officer David Buchanan of the Kennesaw Police Department for this article.
CTV News
09-06-2025
- CTV News
Teen charged after stabbing in northwest Regina
Regina police vehicles at RPS headquarters can be seen in this file image. (David Prisciak/CTV News) Regina police have charged a teenage boy after an alleged stabbing in the city's northwest Sunday evening. Officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Arnason Street after the victim approached a resident on the street and asked them to call EMS. The victim was suffering from what appeared to be multiple stab wounds, police say. Officers and paramedics arrived, and the victim was taken to hospital. His injuries have been described as non-life-threatening. Officers investigated and obtained a description of the suspect. A short time later, officers observed a man matching the description walking down Arnason Street. He was taken into custody and police say they found a knife in his possession. A 17-year-old — who cannot be named under a provision of the Youth Criminal Justice Act — faces one count of aggravated assault, carrying a concealed weapon, failing to comply with the conditions of a release order and failing to comply with a disposition. The accused appeared in provincial court Monday morning.
