New Jersey Animal Hoarders Plead Guilty After 172 Dogs Found in Deplorable Conditions

Stafford County Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Woman for DUI and Multiple Offenses Following Shooting Incident

STAFFORD COUNTY, VA—A 40-year-old Stafford woman, Ikeyia Reed, faces multiple charges after a shooting incident escalated into a DUI arrest early Sunday morning. Stafford County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the situation following multiple reports of gunshots at the Suburban Extended Stay on Richmond Highway.

The incident unfolded on June 23, around 12:29 a.m., when deputies arrived at the scene and discovered both live and spent ammunition. The firearm used in the offense was located under a vehicle. According to the victim, a confrontation involving his ex-romantic partner, Reed, escalated from a verbal argument to a physical altercation.

Reed allegedly brandished the firearm, chased the victim while discharging the weapon, and subsequently struck him with her vehicle before fleeing. The victim reported only minor injuries from the vehicular assault.

Sergeant J.D. Hurt spotted the suspect’s vehicle on Paris Lane and coordinated with other units for apprehension. Upon making contact, deputies detained Reed, noting several signs of intoxication.

Further complications arose at the magistrate’s office, where Reed vandalized a bench.

Reed has been charged with reckless handling of a firearm, brandishing a firearm, assault and battery, driving under the influence, driving while suspended, and vandalism of jail property. She is currently being held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.

UTICA, NY—A 29-year-old man has been arrested and charged with grand larceny and criminal possession of stolen property following the theft of a school bus in Utica. The incident, which culminated in a police intervention, occurred on the morning of June 25.

Utica Police were dispatched around 8:15 AM to the intersection of Eagle Street and Park Avenue after Durham Bus employees reported a missing school bus. Using GPS tracking, the employees located the bus near the intersection. As they prepared to retrieve it, they were approached by Daniel Finley, who claimed ownership of both the bus and an accompanying tablet.

Finley insisted that the bus was his and refused to relinquish it, prompting the employees to contact the police. Upon arrival, officers detained Finley for investigation. Further review of the bus’s camera footage revealed that Finley had indeed stolen the bus at approximately 1:00 AM and had driven it to the location where he was eventually confronted.

Following the investigation, Finley, who has no known address, was formally charged with grand larceny in the fourth degree and criminal possession of stolen property.

FERNANDINA BEACH, FL—A 20-year-old gamer from New Jersey has been arrested and charged with attempted second-degree murder and armed burglary in Florida, following an alleged attempt to kill another gamer. The incident, stemming from an online altercation, led to a violent encounter involving a hammer.

Edward Kang, the accused, was apprehended on Sunday in Florida. Authorities detail that Kang flew nearly 1,000 miles—from Newark Liberty International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport—specifically to confront the victim with whom he had an online dispute.

This marked the first time the two had met in person.

The altercation occurred early in the morning on June 23. Deputies from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office were called to a residence on Harrison Point Trail in Fernandina Beach, about 160 miles north of Orlando, where they discovered a significant amount of blood near the entryway leading into a bedroom.

At the scene, the victim’s stepfather recounted being awoken by his stepson screaming for help.

Upon arriving, he saw the victim lying face down on the ground, pinning an unknown individual who was armed with a hammer.

The stepfather noted that he had never seen the assailant before and that no visitors were expected at the home at the time of the incident.

NUTLEY, NJ—Police Director Alphonse Petracco and Chief Thomas Strumolo reported that early on Sunday morning, police arrested two suspects related to attempted burglaries in Nutley. At around 5:15 AM, individuals in a grey Hyundai tried to break into a Conover Ave residence. Their attempt was thwarted by a barking dog.

Minutes later, the same suspects tried to enter a Plymouth Rd home, which was foiled by an activated alarm. Quick action by local residents and a Neighborhood Watch member allowed police to track down the vehicle in Newark. They apprehended two suspects, including two juveniles and one adult, while the adult managed to escape on foot but was later identified.

The three suspects have been charged with attempted burglary and possession of burglary tools. According to Director Petracco, while the frequency of break-ins into occupied homes has decreased, the practice remains prevalent among thieves targeting high-value vehicles. Both targeted homes had new model vehicles in their driveways, which may have been the motive behind the burglaries.

The Nutley Police are investigating whether the arrested suspects are connected to two other recent vehicle thefts in the area. Director Petracco and Chief Strumolo commend the vigilance of Nutley residents and encourage continued community cooperation in crime prevention efforts.

BRICK, NJ—Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that two Brick Township residents have entered guilty pleas to serious charges stemming from a 2022 investigation. Michele Nycz, 60, and Aimee Lonczak, 51, faced the court on different charges linked to the same case, with proceedings held before the Honorable Guy P. Ryan, P.J.Cr.P.

On June 24, Michele Nycz pled guilty to two counts of Animal Cruelty. Aimee Lonczak also appeared in court the same day, pleading guilty to Child Neglect and two counts of Animal Cruelty. The investigation that led to these charges began on December 2, 2022, after police were alerted to a potential puppy mill operation at their residence on Arrowhead Park Drive in Brick Township.

During their initial visit, officers from the Brick Township Police Department were met with a strong odor and the sound of barking from inside the residence. Upon entry, they found deplorable conditions, with numerous dogs and cats crammed into stacked crates. The situation necessitated evacuation and hazmat intervention, resulting in the rescue of approximately 172 animals and the discovery of two deceased dogs.

Both defendants were arrested and later released under New Jersey’s Bail Reform guidelines. They are scheduled for sentencing on August 16, and the State is seeking 364 days in the Ocean County Jail for each defendant, along with a lifetime ban on owning or working with animals and mandatory community service that does not involve animals.

Prosecutor Billhimer has commended Assistant Prosecutor Victoria Veni for her management of the case and expressed gratitude to the Brick Township Police Department and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office for their roles in the investigation and rescue operation.

PHILADELPHIA, PA—A violent incident occurred late last night in the 19th District, where two individuals were injured in a shooting inside a residence on the unit block of North Peach Street. The shooting took place at approximately 11:27 PM in a second-floor front bedroom.

A 40-year-old male victim was shot once in the neck and is currently in critical condition at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. He was transported to the hospital by Medic 26. A 39-year-old female was also injured, having been shot once in the right shoulder. She is reported to be in stable condition after being transported to the same medical center by police.

A firearm was recovered at the scene of the incident. No arrests have been made as of now. The Philadelphia Police Department’s Shooting Investigation Group is handling the case, with early indications suggesting the shooting may have had a domestic motive. The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to determine the full circumstances surrounding the event.