BAHAMAS BURGLARY — Over $7,000 stolen from Md. church group on mission
A group of young people from a Maryland church who traveled to an island in the Bahamas this month to run a summer camp for impoverished children was robbed last week of more than $7,000 in church funds as well as personal monies and belongings. "People are shocked and angry and frustrated," said Pastor Kevin McGhee of the Bethany Community
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Camillus man indicted in gunpoint theft of church’s collection basket
Syracuse, NY – A Camillus man was indicted today in connection with the gunpoint theft of the collection basket from Holy Family Church two years ago. Michael P. Delaney Jr., 18, of 3981 Onondaga Boulevard, was indicted on a single felony count of second-degree robbery. Delaney was 16 at the time
Thief targets bridesmaids’ suite during wedding in Dallas church
DALLAS – It's the day most women plan for their whole lives, the walk down the aisle. Everyone's attention is supposed to be on the bride, but that wasn't the case for a Dallas couple. Priscilla Pearson planned a fairy tale wedding, but her nuptials ended with a police investigation. Police
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City priest robbed at cathedral
A parish priest was robbed Sunday morning before church services, police said. Wilmington police are searching for the armed robber. The incident occurred about 7:30 a.m. at St. Peter's Cathedral at 500 N. West St., said Master Sgt. Steven Barnes. The Rev. Joseph Cocucci, 51, told officers that
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Man who stole from Upper Darby church sentenced to 16-84 months
MEDIA COURTHOUSE — James Joy robbed from the church last February and for his penance he will do 16 to 84 months behind bars. “I just want to apologize for my actions,” said a repentant Joy, 22, of Upper Darby, as he stood handcuffed Monday and entered a plea before Judge Gregory Mallon. “I
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Janitor threatened in York City church robbery
A man who stole money from a collection jar at a York City church Tuesday night threatened to shoot a 74-year-old janitor who confronted him, police said. York City Police said that about 7:20 p.m., the unknown man entered St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 839 W. Market St., grabbed a collection jar and
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Policewoman a suspect in church attack
A Durban policewoman is thought to be the leader of a gang of four who robbed a group of people at prayer early on Monday. The woman and three men were arrested soon after the incident, which happened at an Umlazi school. The incident, which left two churchgoers with serious injuries, happened at around
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Police solve terrifying armed robbery during church service
MADISONVILLE – Folks in Madisonville have been living in fear for months. It started out as a rash of invasions targeting the homes of illegal immigrants in Madison County and ended with a terrifying robbery during a church service. Now that the robbers are behind bars, peace has returned to
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Army deserter found guilty of killing and robbing minister
Wayne County, West Virginia – After four hours of deliberation, a jury of six men and six women convicted Army deserter Stephen Wilson of second-degree murder and first-degree robbery. Wilson and fellow deserter Daniel Smith have been found guilty of robbing and killing Rev. Mark McCalla, a minister
Suspect is arrested in attack on nun at Newark church
NEWARK — A 52-year-old city man has been arrested and charged with attacking and robbing a nun in Newark's Central Ward, police said. Calvin Battle was arrested at his home today and faces aggravated assault, burglary and theft charges in connection with the Thursday afternoon attack that
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Toothless Thug Assaults, Robs Nun In Newark Church
NEWARK — Newark police are searching for a man who barged into a convent yesterday and attacked a nun before fleeing with a computer laptop. At about 11 a.m., Sister Obiama was doing work in her convent cell at St. Lucy’s Parish when she heard a noise, said Jim Goodness, spokesperson for
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Police Seek Man Who Robbed Church Pierogi Sale
LYNDORA, Pa. — State police in Lyndora, Butler County, are hoping the public can help them find a man who robbed a church pierogi sale on Friday. Police said five women were making the large dumplings at St. Peter and Paul Ukranian Orthodox Church along on Arbor Street when the robber burst in. The
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Grand jury to get church slaying case
YOUNGSTOWN – The case of a man facing charges of aggravated murder and aggravated robbery in the death of a St. Dominic parishioner was bound over to a grand jury on Monday for consideration of charges that could end in a death sentence. Jamar Houser, 18, appeared Monday before Youngstown Municipal
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Church murder suspect’s parents charged with retaliation
YOUNGSTOWN — John Houser, 46, and Frances Cianciola, 42, parents of Jamar Houser, the suspect in the Jan. 23 murder of Angeline Fimognari at St. Dominic Church, were arrested this afternoon outside their residence at 2704 Volney Road, on warrants charging them with retaliation. Detective Sgt.
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Men to be sentenced for church raid
A drug addict who held a knife to the throat of a Dublin priest before tying him and a parishioner up with cable ties has been remanded in custody pending sentence. The Circuit Criminal Court heard Jason Kinch (34) of Barnvale Park, Ballyfermot, and his accomplice, Anthony Carolan (32) from Crumlin,
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