Philadelphia Man Stole Denim Jacket, Chocolate Milk from Montgomeryville Target, Police Say
Damian Sorrentino, 47, was arrested on May 2 and charged with felony counts of retail theft, receiving stolen property and related offenses, after he allegedly stole from the Target in Montgomeryville twice over a three-day period. Stolen items included a denim jacket, a Levi’s hooded sweatshirt and a half gallon of chocolate milk, police said.
Total value of the stolen items across both incidents was $338.96. Due to three prior retail theft convictions, charges were upgraded to third-degree felonies.
Court records show Sorrentino is in custody at county jail on a probation/parole detainer. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 31 at 10:45 a.m. in front of District Judge Andrea Duffy.
North Wales Man Charged Following Domestic Incident in Upper Gwynedd
Zachary Zahimy, 28, was arrested on May 5 and charged with felony strangulation, along with misdemeanor simple assault and summary harassment, in connection with a domestic incident in Upper Gwynedd Township.
According to the criminal complaint, Zahimy strangled a victim for one-to-two minutes following an argument around 9:30 a.m. on May 5. He then left the scene, police said.
Zahimy remains free on $5,000 unsecured bail, court records show. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 12 at 10 a.m. in front of District Judge Suzan Leonard.
Philadelphia Man Uses Brother’s Identity to Get Out of Traffic Stop, Police Say
Antonio Brown, 33, was charged on April 20 with a misdemeanor count of falsely incriminating another person and summary traffic offenses after he allegedly used his brother’s identity during a traffic stop in Montgomery Township in December 2021.
During the traffic stop, Brown allegedly identified himself as “Avi Brown,” and was informed by police he would be receiving citations in the mail. On the date of the hearing for the citations, however, the real Avi Brown appeared in court and informed police that his brother — Antonio — had been using his name and personal information since 2008.
Police then learned that Brown had a suspended license.
Charges were filed against Brown via summons. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 12 at 10 a.m.
All suspects and defendants are innocent until proven guilty. This story was compiled using court records and the affidavit of probable cause. All claims are merely allegations unless and until a conviction occurs.
See also:
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