Aggravated Archives

Man Indicted for Aggravated Murder, Rape, and Kidnapping in Columbus Hotel Death

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A man faces charges of aggravated murder, aggravated burglary, kidnapping, rape, and strangulation in connection with the death of a 61-year-old woman at a north Columbus hotel. The Franklin County grand jury indicted Arthur Scott Jr., 36, on Monday in what authorities described as a “brutal attack” that led to the woman’s death. The court documents from the Franklin County Municipal Court revealed that Columbus Division of Police officers responded to a …

Man Apprehended in Cumberland, MD on Charges of Strangulation and Aggravated Assault

CUMBERLAND, MD — In a recent development, Cumberland City Police apprehended Steven Sharp, a 43-year-old resident of Berlin, PA, on charges of being a fugitive from justice. The arrest came after an extraditable warrant was discovered out of Somerset County, PA, relating to incidents on April 30. The charges against Sharp include strangulation, aggravated assault, and harassment. Following his apprehension, Sharp underwent an initial appearance before a District Court Commissioner and was subsequently held at …

Shreveport Woman Arrested for Violent 2020 Attack Leading to Aggravated Second-Degree Battery Charge

SHREVEPORT, La. – A Shreveport woman, Ambur Johnson, 27, has been taken into custody for a violent altercation that transpired in the city in 2020. The Shreveport Police Department announced on Monday, April 29th, that Johnson faces charges of aggravated second-degree battery in connection to the incident. According to authorities, the assault occurred in the 1800 block of Acorn Street, located near Youree Drive in the Highland/Stoner Hill neighborhood. Reports indicate that the female victim …

Man from Brattleboro Arrested for Aggravated Assault in Violent Attack Resulting in Hospitalization

Brattleboro, VT – An altercation in Brattleboro has led to the arrest of Angel Rosado, 36, on charges of aggravated assault and aggravated disorderly conduct. The incident, which occurred on Main St around 4:30 pm on April 11, resulted in serious injuries to the victim, who was found covered in blood. The police responded to reports of the violent attack, discovering the victim with a broken nose, dislocated shoulder, and a brain bleed. The severity …

Ohio Woman Charged with Aggravated Murder Confesses on Police Body-Camera Video to Killing 5-Year-Old Boy

Columbus, Ohio – A tragic case has unfolded in Columbus, Ohio, where Pammy Maye, the legal guardian of 5-year-old Darnell Taylor, confessed to police about his killing earlier this year. Maye faces charges of aggravated murder, abuse of a corpse, and tampering with evidence in connection to the boy’s death. Darnell was subjected to a statewide AMBER Alert on February 14 before his body was discovered two days later inside a sewage drain on Marsdale …

Man Arrested in Connection with Fatal Jersey City Shooting, Charged with Murder and Aggravated Assault

Jersey City, NJ – Authorities in Jersey City have arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting that took place in the city. Joseph Del Valle, a 36-year-old resident of Hoboken, has been taken into custody for his alleged involvement in the incident that resulted in the death of Christoph Terrero Marte, 33, and the injury of two other individuals. Del Valle is facing charges of murder for Marte’s death, as well as two …

32-Year-Old Olathe Man Found Guilty of Aggravated Domestic Battery in Lawrence Strangling Case

LAWRENCE, Kansas – A jury in Douglas County, Kansas, has recently convicted 32-year-old Austin W. Kidder of aggravated domestic battery for strangling a Lawrence woman. The District Attorney of Douglas County, Suzanne Valdez, praised the survivor for coming forward and seeking justice. Valdez emphasized the importance of the community’s responsibility to ensure the safety of its members. The charges against Kidder stemmed from an incident that took place on or about August 16, 2022, during …

Three-Year Secrecy Over Tragic Child Murder Spills Out in Aggravated Murder Trial

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – After three years of hidden details, the trial surrounding the shooting death of 4-year-old Rowan Sweeney revealed disturbing and tragic events in a Mahoning County Common Pleas courtroom. The trial is set to resume today. During the trial, jurors heard from Jennifer Paris, who summarized the evidence that detailed the harrowing events leading to Rowan’s death. According to Paris, Rowan was sleeping on the couch at his mother’s home when he was …

Avoiding Life Sentence, Erie Shooter Pleads Guilty to Third-Degree Murder and Aggravated Assault

Erie, PA – A birthday celebration turned deadly at an Erie nightclub, resulting in a guilty plea from the son of the birthday woman. Shannon D. Goodwin, 23, admitted to third-degree murder and aggravated assault in connection with the shooting at Metroplex in December 2022. The incident left one man dead and another injured. The fatal shooting occurred during a private birthday party for Goodwin’s mother. An altercation broke out, prompting Goodwin to fire at …

Akron Man Sentenced to 11-16.5 Years for Aggravated Robbery and Murder Case Developments Revealed

Akron, Ohio – A man from Akron, Ohio, has been sentenced to 11 to 16.5 years in prison for his involvement in an aggravated robbery that took place in 2020, the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office reported. The incident resulted in the shooting and killing of 21-year-old Tyreaye Carter, who was sitting in a car at the time of the robbery. The prosecutor’s office identified Kashmair Mingo, Javion Rankin, and Dorell Davis as the suspects involved …