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Serving officer dismissed following allegation of sexual offence

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

A Metropolitan Police officer has been dismissed without notice following an allegation of sexual assault.

Gross misconduct was proven for Detective Constable Kamal Baldeo, of the South West Area Command Unit, at a disciplinary hearing.

Criminal proceedings were launched in May 2021 by Sussex Police, following an allegation that DC Baldeo engaged in non-consensual sexual activity in Brighton after meeting a woman on an online dating site.

In July 2022, the criminal investigation concluded with DC Baldeo facing no further action.

An investigation by the Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards then took place which concluded DC Baldeo should face a misconduct hearing.

The hearing, which concluded on Wednesday, 8 January, found an allegation he breached police standards of professional behaviour for discreditable conduct proven at gross misconduct.

Detective Chief Superintendent Clair Kelland who leads policing in South West London said:

“Despite no further action in the criminal proceedings, we take allegations of this nature extremely seriously. It took a great deal of courage for the complainant to contact police and she deserved a comprehensive and thorough investigation.

“Our Directorate of Professional Standards works tirelessly to ensure our officers meet the highest of standards and DC Baldeo’s actions fell very far below these.”

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Appeal to trace two men in connection with missing boy from Richmond

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Detectives continue to appeal for assistance in tracing a missing boy who is believed to be with his mother.

As part of the investigation, they are also releasing an image of two men who are sought in connection with the investigation.

Karima Mahmoud, 43, and Adam Glanville, aged seven, were last seen together on 3 June 2024 in Richmond.

Adam has not been seen since. On 24 October 2024, officers received a sighting of Karima in the vicinity of Bedfont Road in Feltham.

Detective Sergeant Mary Dawson, who is leading the investigation, said: “We need the public’s help to locate Karima and Adam. Karima is in breach of a family court order and police are trying to locate them both.

“I also want to identify and speak with the two men shown in the image released today. They were involved in an altercation with a man at the time Karima and Adam were last seen together on 3 June – the images were taken then.

“I do not believe they have caused any harm to Karima or Adam, but I believe they may have information as to their whereabouts.”

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation, including about the identity of the two men, is asked to call 101 quoting 01/903997/24.

To remain 100% anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

For an immediate sighting, please dial 999.

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U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Captures Beaver Falls Homicide Suspect

Source: US Marshals Service

Pittsburgh, PA – U.S. Marshal Stephen Eberle, Western District of Pennsylvania, announces the arrest of fugitive Daniel Lance Felo II, on January 9, 2025, in Connellsville, Pennsylvania.

Daniel Lance Felo II is charged by the Beaver Falls Police Department with criminal homicide, possession of a firearm, and robbery. These charges stem from an incident on December 30, 2024, in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania where a 48-year-old male was found deceased.

The U.S. Marshals Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force received a request from the Beaver Falls Police Department asking for assistance in locating and apprehending Felo. Through their investigation, the U.S. Marshals Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force developed information that Felo may be staying in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. On January 9, 2025, the U.S. Marshals Task Force members, assisted by the Connellsville Police Department and Beaver Falls Police Department, arrested Felo without incident at the 500 block of North Pittsburgh Street in the City of Connellsville.

The arrest of this fugitive is the direct result of the cooperative investigative efforts between, U.S. Marshals Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force, the Allegheny County Police Department, the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office, the Pennsylvania Attorney Generals Office, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, the Pennsylvania State Police, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police.

“The partnerships we have with city, county, state, and federal law enforcement is key to the overall success of the U.S. Marshal Service and our mission of capturing the most violent and dangerous fugitives. The members of the Fugitive Task Force work tirelessly to keep our communities safe.”

Tips can be submitted to the U.S. Marshals service directly and anonymously by downloading the USMS Tips App to your Apple or Android device. You can also follow the latest news and updates about the U.S. Marshals Service on Twitter: @USMarshalsHQ.

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Met uses powers to prevent protest gathering close to London synagogue

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

The Met has used its powers under the Public Order Act to prevent the Palestine Solidarity Campaign forming up in the vicinity of a synagogue ahead of its planned protest on Saturday, 18 January.

The group had asked protest participants to gather in Portland Place, outside the BBC, from noon, ahead of a march to Whitehall.

The conditions that have been imposed prevent any such gathering in Portland Place and the surrounding area. A map showing the relevant area is attached to this press release.

Commander Adam Slonecki, who is leading the policing operation in London that weekend, said: “The role of the police is to ensure that groups can exercise their right to peaceful protest, while also balancing the rights of those in the wider community to go about their lives without serious disruption.

“It is not our role to give permission for protests, but we can use our powers under the Public Order Act to apply conditions to control start and finish times, routes, form up points and other details where necessary. Since October 2023 we have used these powers proactively on more occasions than at any other point in recent history.

“We have been in discussions with the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) and also with community, business and faith groups for many weeks.

“We have carefully considered the likely impact of the PSC’s plans. As part of those considerations we have reflected on the views of local community and business representatives, including those of the congregation at a synagogue located a very short distance from the proposed ‘form up’ point in Portland Place.

“We have taken into account the cumulative impact of this prolonged period of protest, often taking place on Saturdays and on numerous occasions in the vicinity of synagogues. We know this has been a cause of increased concern for many Jewish Londoners who have altered their plans, avoided parts of central London and reduced attendance at religious services.

“On Tuesday, I wrote to the PSC to inform them that we have reached the view that a protest forming up so close to a synagogue on a Saturday – the Jewish holy day – when congregants will be attending Shabbat services, risks causing serious disruption.

“We police without fear or favour and this decision was taken based on a detailed consideration of the evidence, not any outside influence.

“Some of the media coverage today makes reference to a letter sent to us from MPs and Peers raising concerns about this protest. I want to be clear that our position was decided and communicated with the PSC prior to us receiving that letter. It had no impact on our decision making.

“We had hoped that the PSC would reflect on our decision and on the likely impact of their plans on the wider community, however they have said they will not change their position, continuing to encourage protesters to form up in Portland Place.

“In those circumstances we have no choice but to use the powers available to us. We will continue to engage with the PSC and we hope they will rethink and put forward an alternative proposal in the coming days.”

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Appeal after woman dies after collapsing on bus in Finchley

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident where a woman died after collapsing on a bus in Finchley.

At around 12:35hrs on Saturday, 28 December a 78-year-old woman was taken ill following a cardiac arrest on board a route 13 bus at Finchley Road, NW3.

The woman had just boarded the bus prior to the incident.

Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and the woman was taken to hospital. She sadly died there on Saturday, 4 January.

The woman’s family are being supported by a specially trained officer.

Officers are investigating the circumstances that led to the woman’s death.

The driver of the bus is assisting police with enquiries and there has been no arrest.

Anyone who was on board the bus at the time of the incident but left prior to the arrival of police, and who could assist police is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD2686/28Dec.

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Man charged following non-fatal stabbing in Shooters Hill

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

A man has been charged following a stabbing that took place in Shooters Hill on Monday, 6 January.

Oquaine Simpson, 19 (01.12.2005) of Dacres Road, SE23 was charged with attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon on Thursday, 9 January. He will appear at Bromley Magistrates Court today (Thursday, 9 January).

The charge follows a stabbing that took place at around 16.20hrs on Monday, 6 January to Prince Imperial Road, SE18.

Officers attended the scene and discovered an 18-year-old man suffering from stab wounds. The victim was in a life threatening condition at the time of the incident.

The victim is in now in a stable condition and remains in hospital with non-life threatening and non-life changing injuries.

A 17-year-old girl was also arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder, she has been bailed whilst enquiries continue.

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U.S. Marshals Service Arrest Fugitive Wanted for Murder of Ex-Wife

Source: US Marshals Service

Chicago, IL – On January 8, 2025, Members of the United States Marshals Service, Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force (GLRFTF) successfully apprehended Allen Oscar Woods of Hammond, Indiana, in Chicago, IL.

Allen Oscar Woods was charged in Lake Criminal Court with the shooting death of his ex-wife Tiffany Woods. According to the charges Woods was identified as the individual who publicly shot Tiffany Woods multiple times in the afternoon hours of December 27, 2024.

The investigation led officers to believe Woods fled Indiana to the Chicagoland area to evade capture. Law enforcement sought the assistance of local media, providing a photo and description of the fugitive, and requested to be contacted with tips that may lead to his apprehension. At approximately 3:30pm on January 8, 2025, law enforcement received a tip of an individual meeting the fugitive’s description near the 1200 block of South Canal Street in Chicago. Members of the GLRFTF-Chicago in conjunction with Chicago Police Department and Illinois Department of Corrections responded to the lead and successfully arrested Woods in a local establishment near the 1400 Block of South Canal Street.

Participating agencies included the Chicago Police Department, Illinois Department of Corrections, Hammond Police Detective Division and the U.S. Marshals’ Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force.

The USMS has a long history of providing assistance and expertise to other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in support of their fugitive investigations. Working with authorities at the federal, state, tribal, and local levels, USMS-led fugitive task forces arrested more than 73,000 fugitives and cleared nearly 86,000 warrants in FY 2023.

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Telephone Scams Using U.S. Marshal’s Name

Source: US Marshals Service

Fort Smith, AR – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) is alerting the public to several imposter scams involving individuals claiming to be specifically the current U.S. Marshal, which is Gary Grimes (or the U.S. Marshals Service in general).  Scam callers have been known to previously identify themselves as court officers, or other law enforcement officials. We are urging the public to report the calls not only to their local U.S. Marshals Service office, but also to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

The FTC has the ability to detect patterns of fraud from the information collected and share that data with law enforcement.  “These are not victimless crimes,” said Gary Grimes, U. S. Marshal.  Callers are using the name Gary Grimes or the U.S. Marshals Service to advise the public they have pending civil and/or criminal subpoenas and perhaps other court related documents pending against them.  Callers have previously mandated payment in lieu of service of these court related documents or to avoid appearance in court.  Scam callers have often indicated the fees owed can be paid via telephone with a credit card, debit card, or even a gift card.

These phone scams are just that – scams.  The U.S. Marshal, Gary Grimes, nor the U.S. Marshals Service in general will not place anonymous calls stating any of the above demands.  Those owing fines will always be contacted via official mail first or contacted in person (not by phone), and those who have business with the court, whether it is a criminal or civil subpoena or any other pending case, will be contacted in person by law enforcement professionals more than willing to properly identify themselves with credentials showing their agency, name, title, badge number and photograph.

During these calls, scammers will sometimes attempt to collect a fine in lieu of arrest for failing to report for jury duty or other offenses. They then tell victims they can avoid arrest by purchasing a prepaid debit card, credit card, or gift card and read the card number over the phone to satisfy the fine.

“The U.S. Marshals would never ask for a credit/debit or gift card number or banking routing numbers or ask for funds to be wired for any purpose, said Grimes.  If the caller is urging you to provide this type of information or any other personal or financial information, hang up and report the call to the Marshals and the FTC. You can even report to both agencies anonymously.”

Scammers use many tactics to sound credible. They sometimes provide information like badge numbers, names of actual law enforcement officials and federal judges, and courthouse addresses. They may also spoof their phone numbers to appear on caller ID as if they are calling from the court or a government agency.

If you believe you were a victim of such a scam, you are encouraged to report the incident to your local U.S. Marshals Service office and to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Things to remember:

  • The U.S. Marshals Service WILL NEVER ask for credit/debit card/gift card numbers, wire transfers, or bank routing numbers, or to make bitcoin deposits for any purpose.
  • NEVER divulge personal or financial information to unknown callers.
  • Report scam phone calls to your local U.S. Marshals Service office and to the FTC.
  • You can remain anonymous when you report.
  • Authenticate the call by calling the clerk of the court’s office of the U.S. District Court in your area and verify the court order given by the caller.
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Arrest made in Michelle Sadio murder investigation

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Detectives investigating the murder of Michelle Sadio in Brent have made an arrest.

The 18-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday, 8 January on suspicion of Michelle’s murder – he remains in custody.

Michelle’s family have been updated with this development and continue to be supported by specially trained officers.

Detective Chief Inspector Phil Clarke who leads the investigation said:

“While this arrest marks a significant step forward in this investigation we continue to appeal for anyone with information about Michelle’s murder to come forward and speak to us.

“This was senseless act of violence that resulted in an innocent woman being killed. Michelle’s family continue to grieve and we are determined to ensure those responsible face the consequences of their actions.

“If you can help in any way then please don’t hesitate to contact us.”

An investigation was launched after police were called at approximately 21:15hrs on Saturday 14 December, to reports of the shooting in Gifford Road, NW10, which happened as Michelle and others were standing outside the church following a wake. Officers and London Ambulance Service paramedics attended the scene.

Michelle, aged 44, was found suffering serious injuries – despite the efforts of the emergency services she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two men, both aged in their 30s, also suffered injuries. One remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition; the other man has been discharged following treatment.

The shots were fired from a black Kia Niro with distinctive alloys, with the number plate LA23 XRE. Following the shooting the car was driven to Barnhill Road where it was abandoned and set alight.

Enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.

Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or message @MetCC on X giving the reference CAD 7137/14DEC. You can also provide information, or upload images and footage, through the online portal here or by scanning the attached QR code.

Information can also be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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U.S. Marshals Arrest Two Murder Suspects

Source: US Marshals Service

Cincinnati, OH – The U.S. Marshals Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST) together with the Central Kentucky Fugitive Task Force (CKFTF), the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, and the Kenton County Sheriff’s Office arrested fugitives Willie and Jeromy Jones this morning in Northern Kentucky. 

The suspects were wanted by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office for aggravated murder, and two counts of felonious assault. SOFAST adopted the case and discovered the Jones brothers fled Ohio and were in hiding in the Kenton County area of Kentucky. The investigation lead SOFAST to arrest Jeromy Jones on Woodburn Avenue in Covington, Kentucky, and Willie Jones on Transformation Lane in Florence, Kentucky in the early morning hours of January 8th, 2025. Both arrests happened without incident. The Jones brothers are being held at the Kenton County Jail pending their extradition back to Ohio. 

“The United States Marshals Service is committed to bringing those who commit violent crimes to justice. We work with our partners at the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office daily to locate dangerous fugitives and remove them from our community. This arrest is the result of the teamwork between our task force in Southern Ohio and our USMS partners in the Eastern District of Kentucky.” – Michael D. Black, United States Marshal.

Cincinnati’s SOFAST is a U.S. Marshals Service-led task force consisting of local, state, and federal authorities including the Ohio Adult Parole Authority, Butler County Sheriff’s Office, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Colerain Township Police Department, Department of Homeland Security/ Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Golf Manor Police Department, Harrison Police Department, Mount Orab Police Department, Mason Police Department, Mouth Healthy Police Department, Trenton Police Department, and the Warren County Sheriff’s Office.

Anyone with information on any fugitive may submit an anonymous web tip.