Two arrests made in Thanksgiving weekend homicides

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Police have announced arrests in two murders over the Thanksgiving weekend.

On Monday, police arrested 31-year-old Babajide Pittman in relation to the death of Anthony Young, 27, the previous day. Pittman was charged with second-degree murder while armed and assault with a dangerous weapon.

On Sunday, 24-year-old Marquette Tibbs was arrested and charged with the murder of Orlando Donald Silver, III earlier that day. Tibbs is facing a charge of second-degree murder while armed.