Crime & Justice
GoFundMe started after pastor’s near-death experience
Glenn Germany was giving a sermon at a Pennsylvania church in May when a man tried to shoot him.
Glenn Germany was giving a sermon at a Pennsylvania church in May when a man tried to shoot him.
The gun jammed and a congregation member and the pastor were able to disarm the suspected shooter. Because of that terrifying incident, Pastor Glenn Germany has started a GoFundMe to make improvements to church security.
Pastor Glenn Germany near-death experience
“After this experience, just about everything changed about mine and my family’s life overnight. I went from already being a busy man with 3 jobs to suddenly having even more on my plate – interviews, investigations, conferences, community repair, increased security measures – but nothing was removed from my plate,” the GoFundMe reads.
Seeking help
Germany is the pastor of Jesus Dwelling Place, a small church in East Pittsburgh located in a low income community. The congregation consists of about 70 people, around 15 children, 10 teenagers and 45 adults.
At the church, Germany wears many hats, from cutting grass, to plumbing, to preaching, to bookkeeping to engineering, even our live-streaming is done from my phone.
In addition to religious services, the church provides its primarily low and fixed-income congregants with housing advice, domestic violence and mental health awareness programs, and seminars on everything from improving health to credit scores.
To keep the church afloat , Germany and his family give more than $1,000 out of pocket every month. And now he is seeking support to keep the church safe.
“Since May 5th 2024, when that young man came into our church, from that day I had to put on a couple more hats. Prior to that day we did make my brother Pastor Gary Germany the Senior Pastor in order to take some things off my plate. But because of that incident my life has now taken on many new challenges in which I now seek support.”
To donate to the church, visit the GoFundMe.
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Crime & Justice
New Jersey detective shot and killed after suspects kicked in front door of her home
Monica Mosley, a revered detective in South New Jersey, was shot and killed during a home invasion at her residence, authorities said.
Monica Mosley, a revered detective in South New Jersey, was shot and killed during a home invasion at her residence, authorities said.
New Jersey detective Monica Mosley killed
Detective Sgt. Monica Mosley, with the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office, was fatally shot at her home in Bridgeton on Tuesday night, according to police.
The incident
Bridgeton Police responded to the home around 10:30 p.m. for a report of “several subjects kicking in a front door at a residence,” the Bridgeton Police Department said in a press release.
Mosley, 51, died at the scene, police said.
An individual who had been treated for a gunshot wound at a nearby hospital was detained for questioning in connection with the incident, police said. No additional information on the individual was released.
Law enforcement career
Mosley began her career in 2006 at the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office as a paralegal specialist. She then became a county detective in 2009, “where she served our community with honor, dignity and respect before her untimely passing,” Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said in a statement.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy expressed he was “outraged and heartbroken by the murder” of Mosley.
“As a detective with the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office, Sgt. Mosley served her community with distinction, working every day to ensure the safety and well-being of the people of Cumberland County,” he said in a statement. “This act of violence impacts our entire law enforcement community and all of New Jersey.”
No arrests have been made or charges filed in the case, police said.
Multiple agencies are investigating the deadly shooting, including the State Police Major Crime Bureau, the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office and the Bridgeton Police Department Criminal Investigation Bureau.
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Crime & Justice
Possible hate crime in California
Marcel Jones was shot and killed August 25 at a Berkeley, California homeless shelter where he lived. He was about to complete a job skills program in the building trades before his untimely death.
Marcel Jones was shot and killed on August 25 by Mark Dowling at a homeless shelter in West Berkeley, California. The two were roommates at Harrison House and did not get along.
The suspect, who is white, reportedly had numerous conflicts with people related to race. One witness told police that Dowling had previously called him the N-word and threatened to shoot him.
Marcel Jones killed in Berkeley California
A GoFundMe has been started to help Marcel’s family with unforeseen expenses.
“Marcel Jones was focused, skilled, dedicated, helpful, humble, and kind. Committed to finding work that would allow him to afford stable housing and support his family, he was participating in Rising Sun’s pre-apprenticeship program and was set to graduate in one week,” the fundraiser reads.
As part of his pre-apprenticeship program, Jones, 37, was “committed to finding work that would allow him to afford stable housing and support his family,” the fundraiser reads.
Marcel was this cohort’s recipient of the Arvin Naeole Award for Strength, Endurance, Resilience, and Leadership, and was on his way to a career in the construction trades.
“Marcel’s death is keenly felt by all who knew him, particularly by his mother Louise and his three young children.”
The fundraiser has surpassed it’s goal of $5,000 but donations are still being accepted.
Suspect
Dowling, 62, has been charged with Jones’ murder as well as a hate crime allegation.
He remains in custody without bail at Santa Rita Jail.
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Crime & Justice
Investigation Discovery in production on docuseries about Sean “Diddy” Combs amid allegations
Leading true crime network Investigation Discovery has announced it is in production on a docuseries exploring the rise and influence of Sean “Diddy” Combs.
Investigation Discovery has announced that it has partnered with Maxine Production on a docuseries exploring the rise and influence of Sean “Diddy” Combs and the allegations of violent behavior and illegal activity that have trailed the music mogul.
Combs, 54, was arrested at a Manhattan hotel on the night of Monday, Sept. 16. He’s charged with sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution.
Sean “Diddy” Combs Docuseries
As accounts of sexual assault, abusive behaviors, and other disturbing claims surface, the docuseries traces the story of this self-proclaimed Bad Boy, unraveling allegations of a pattern of depravity. The multipart docuseries is set to premiere in 2025 on ID and Max.
Unheard Voices
Furthering ID’s commitment to elevating survivors’ stories, the docuseries will feature the voices of many who have alleged acts of violence and brutality.
Through access to archival footage and in-depth reporting from Rolling Stone, along with harrowing testimony from survivors as well as friends and colleagues who knew and worked with Combs before his stardom, the multi-part docuseries will offer insight into unfolding allegations against the once untouchable superstar.
It will also highlight the toxic power dynamic that played out within the industry and kept many survivors silenced – until now.
The project is being produced for ID by Maxine Productions and IPC in association with Rolling Stone Films.
Combs has pled not guilty to the charges and is ordered to remain behind bars until trial. He faces up to life imprisonment if convicted on the top charge.
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