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QUEENS, NY — Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today the sentencing of Ashik Zaman, 23, to 36 years in prison for his involvement in two separate fatal shootings. The incidents, which occurred in 2020 and 2021, resulted in the deaths of two men following disputes in Jamaica and South Ozone Park, Queens.

Zaman, a resident of 156th Street in Jamaica, pled guilty on June 20 to two counts of first-degree manslaughter and one count of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree. He was sentenced by Supreme Court Justice Ushir Pandit-Durant.

The first incident took place on January 21, 2020, when Zaman fatally shot 39-year-old Kevin Williams in Jamaica during an argument over money. Williams was hit multiple times and succumbed to his injuries less than an hour later.

The second shooting occurred on April 28, 2021, near a liquor store in South Ozone Park. Zaman, who was part of a group filming a music video, encountered another group and an argument ensued. Although the groups initially separated peacefully, Zaman later shot Kajawan Howard multiple times as he walked toward Zaman. Howard was struck in the chest and died the following day, coincidentally his 29th birthday.

Following the shooting, an exchange of gunfire ensued as Zaman fled the scene in a black Infiniti, resulting in another individual being seriously injured. Zaman was apprehended on May 20, 2021, by NYPD officers after attempting to evade them on a defaced Citi Bike.

A subsequent search warrant executed at a residence linked to Zaman led to the recovery of a .40-caliber Ruger pistol used in the homicides. DNA testing confirmed Zaman's connection to the weapon.

District Attorney Katz emphasized the importance of the convictions as part of the ongoing efforts to address gun violence in Queens, stating that the prosecution of such cases is crucial in the fight to take illegal guns off the streets and ensure public safety.

NEW CASTLE, DE — Delaware State Police have apprehended 21-year-old Adrien Owens of New Castle on multiple felony charges stemming from a robbery at a local Royal Farms store. The incident, which initiated the investigation, occurred on June 25, 2024.

According to the Delaware State Police, the event unfolded at approximately 11:28 a.m. at the Royal Farms located at 2160 New Castle Avenue. An unknown suspect, later identified as Owens, was reported to have stolen food items and assaulted a store employee in the parking lot before fleeing the scene in a black Chrysler sedan.

Troop 2 Robbery Detectives successfully identified Owens as the suspect through investigative efforts and obtained an arrest warrant. On July 10, 2024, Owens was located along with the vehicle involved. A brief struggle occurred as detectives attempted to arrest him, during which Owens tried to reach for a black bag he was carrying. This bag was later found to contain a loaded Polymer80 ghost gun with a high-capacity magazine holding 32 rounds of 9mm ammunition.

A subsequent computer check revealed that Owens, a convicted felon, is prohibited from possessing any firearms or ammunition. Following his arrest, Owens was charged with robbery, possession of a firearm by a person prohibited, resisting arrest, and other related offenses. He was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 2 and is currently held at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $62,500 cash bond.

HOWELL, NJ — The Howell Township Police Department has taken proactive steps to prevent an unauthorized "pop up" style pool party planned within the local area. Authorities have issued a cease and desist order to the homeowner of the proposed event location and have made the party promoter aware of the legal actions taken against the unsanctioned gathering.

These "pop up" parties do not have the necessary permits and are not allowed under current township regulations.

The Howell Police are emphasizing that any attempts to proceed with this or similar events will result in a law enforcement response. Coordination with various agencies, including the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office, Monmouth County Sheriffs, New Jersey State Police, and neighboring police departments, is underway to ensure a unified approach to handling any developments related to this issue.

The department urges the community to adhere to local laws and regulations and to report any information related to unauthorized gatherings directly to law enforcement.