Loaded Gun and Drugs Found on Fairmont Heights High School Student

LANDOVER, MD – The Prince George’s County Police Department is currently investigating an incident at Fairmont Heights High School where a 17-year-old junior was found in possession of a loaded gun and…

September 22, 2023

1 min read

New Jersey Senator and His Wife Indicted on Bribery Charges in New York City

New Jersey News

NEW YORK, NY – Federal prosecutors have charged Senator Robert Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, and his wife with bribery offenses linked to their interactions with three businessmen in the state.…

September 22, 2023

1 min read

Phil Murphy Said What? Gov Says We Get Up and ‘Eat the a– out of a bear’ Every Day

Community News

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy raised more than a few eyebrows this week after telling a group of supporters that his friend wakes up every morning and ‘eats the…

September 22, 2023

1 min read

Murphy Mulling New Tax Strategy to Offset Gas Taxes Lost to EV Mandate

Community News

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and his administration have announced they are looking into new ways to tax residents in the future as electric vehicles replace gas-powered vehicles. Under…

September 22, 2023

1 min read

Coast Guard Issues Port Warning for Baltimore as Tropical Storm Approaches

Baltimore News

BALTIMORE, MD – Gale-force winds expected from Tropical Storm 16 have prompted the Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region to set port condition Yankee for the Chesapeake Bay area as of 10…

September 22, 2023

1 min read

Toms River is Raving About New Korean BBQ Joint

Business News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The culinary scene in Toms River is changing. From what was once diners, pizzerias and American classic food restaurants, new opportunities are emerging in nearly every corner of…

September 22, 2023

1 min read

Forget the Wild Card, The Yankees Need to try to Finish the Season Above .500

Local Sports News

NEW YORK, NY – Last week, all the buzz in New York City surrounded the fantasy of a repeat of the 1978 season ending with Bucky Dent’s playoff home run to beat…

September 22, 2023

1 min read

97% of GOP Voters Don’t Want Chris Christie as Vengeance Campaign Continues to Flounder

Government News

TRENTON, NJ – Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has about as much chance of becoming the next president of the United States as the New York Yankees do of clinching the…

September 22, 2023

1 min read

Two Drug Traffickers Sentenced for Execution Style Double Murder Over Drug Debt

DETROIT, MI – United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced today that two drug traffickers have been sentenced to 25 and 30 years in prison for murdering two individuals over a drug…

September 22, 2023

1 min read

Pottsville Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty in Federal Court

SCRANTON, PA – Javier Guzman, 51, of Pottsville, Schuylkill County, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute crystal methamphetamine, as announced by United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam. The plea was…

September 22, 2023

1 min read

68-Year-Old New Jersey Man Sentenced for Possessing Lewd Images of Children

CAMDEN, NJ – Bruce Makley, a 68-year-old man from Voorhees, New Jersey, was sentenced to 80 months in prison for possession of child sexual abuse images, as announced by U.S. Attorney Philip…

September 22, 2023

1 min read

Lawrence Man Pleads Guilty in Identity Theft Scheme Involving Stolen Puerto Rican Identities

BOSTON, MA – Joshua Cruz, 35, pleaded guilty today to his role in a complex identity theft scheme, using stolen identities from Puerto Rican U.S. citizens to fraudulently purchase vehicles, apply for…

September 22, 2023

1 min read

Woodbridge Man Sentenced to 15 Months for Money Laundering Linked to Romance and Investment Frauds

ALEXANDRIA, VA – Ishmael Kayede, 40, of Woodbridge, was sentenced today to 15 months in prison for his role in a money laundering operation connected to romance and investment fraud schemes. Kayede…

September 22, 2023

1 min read

Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to 50 Months for Racketeering Offense

BRIDGEPORT, CT – Harry Batchelor, known as “Bookie,” 27, was sentenced today to 50 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release for racketeering activities related to his membership in…

September 22, 2023

1 min read

Farrell Man Convicted for Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficking Crimes

In the News

PITTSBURGH, PA – Maurice Brooks, 36, of Farrell, Pennsylvania, has been convicted of fentanyl and cocaine trafficking offenses, according to United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan. Brooks pled guilty to two charges:…

September 22, 2023

1 min read

Bridgeport Man Pleads Guilty to Making False Statements to Federal Grand Jury

BRIDGEPORT, CT – Tae’Ron Womack, 22, pleaded guilty to making a false declaration before a federal grand jury, as announced by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley and other law enforcement officials.…

September 22, 2023

1 min read

Baltimore Man Indicted for Wire Fraud in Connection with PPP Loan Scheme

In the News

BALTIMORE, MD – Joseph Gillespie, 34, was indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly conspiring to commit wire fraud in the submission of false claims for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) benefits.…

September 22, 2023

1 min read

Maryland Government Contractor Arrested on Espionage Charges

Government News

SILVER SPRING, MD – Abraham Teklu Lemma, 50, a U.S. government contractor, faces charges related to espionage after being arrested on Aug. 24. The complaint, unsealed today, accuses Lemma, a naturalized U.S.…

September 22, 2023

1 min read

Yale University to Pay $1.5 Million for Shortchanging Veterans Administration

Government News

NEW HAVEN, CT – Yale University and Dr. John Krystal have agreed to a settlement of $1,507,743.67 to resolve allegations that they failed to disclose patents and share royalties with the Department…

September 22, 2023

1 min read

Phil Murphy Announces Plan for New Jersey Tree Equity

Community News

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has unveiled a comprehensive plan to achieve tree equity across New Jersey. The objective is to ensure that all communities, particularly those in densely populated areas,…

September 22, 2023

1 min read

2023- Page 455