criminal possession of a weapon

New York Woman Faces Up to 25 Years After Dynamite Attack Leaves Boyfriend Severely Injured

Apr 29, 2026

A New York woman has been convicted in a violent domestic assault case involving the use of an explosive device, after prosecutors said she planted a lit stick of dynamite near her sleeping boyfriend—resulting in catastrophic injuries when it detonated in his hand. Keyonna Waddell, 35, was found guilty Friday of assault and criminal possession…
Breaking Down the Isaiah Stokes Case: How a Party Altercation Led to a Murder Conviction

Mar 17, 2025

Actor Isaiah Stokes, known for his roles in “Blue Bloods,” “Power,” and “Law & Order: SVU,” has been convicted of second-degree murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the 2021 killing of Tyrone Jones. Following a two-week trial, a New York jury found Stokes guilty of executing what prosecutors…
Ex-Con Turned Criminal Advocate Accused of Gruesome Murder

Mar 9, 2024

Sheldon Johnson Jr., a prominent advocate for criminal justice reform and former convict, found himself at the center of a shocking murder investigation after New York police discovered the dismembered body of 44-year-old Colin Small in his apartment. Johnson, 48, was arrested amidst a flurry of media attention, maintaining his innocence as reporters gathered at…

New York Woman Faces Up to 25 Years After Dynamite Attack Leaves Boyfriend Severely Injured