STAFFORD, MD—An arson incident occurred at North Stafford High School on Garrisonville Road this Wednesday at 11:37 AM. Deputy R.L. Allen, who was performing his duties as a School Resource Officer (SRO), was alerted to the situation.
The investigation revealed that a student had set fire to paper towels, claiming it was intended as a joke. The incident, however, was taken seriously by authorities, resulting in a criminal complaint being filed against the student for burning personal property.
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- Annual Blue Mass Held for Fallen Officers in Paterson
PATERSON, NJ — Members of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office participated in the 24th Annual Blue Mass, hosted by the Diocese of Paterson at the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, on May 21. This solemn event honors law enforcement officers and remembers those who have passed.
The Mass paid tribute to several notable law enforcement figures: Lt. Richard Weber of Newark Police Department, Capt. William J. Gowron Sr. of Sayreville Police Department, Police Officer Robert Shisler of Deptford Township Police Department, Special Agent Robert C. Castioni Jr. of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Assoc. Director John “Jack” Hess of the FBI, Capt. Richard L. Ruiz Sr. of the NY/NJ Port Authority, and Sgt. Michael “Zini” Kurinzi of the Elizabeth Police Department. Additionally, special remembrances were held for Passaic County Sheriff Richard H. Berdnik and Chief Joseph Zadroga of the North Arlington Police Department.
- New Jersey Trucker Unharmed After Vehicle Runs Red Light in Fatal Maryland Crash
CROFTON, MD — Early this morning, Western District officers were dispatched to a fatal motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Crain Highway and Johns Hopkins Road. The incident occurred at approximately 12:31 AM.
Preliminary investigations show that a 2017 Freightliner 114SD was heading north on Crain Highway with a green light when a 2020 Honda Insight traveling west on Johns Hopkins Road ran a red light and entered the intersection. The Freightliner struck the Honda on the driver’s side, resulting in severe consequences. The driver of the Freightliner was unharmed. However, the Honda’s front seat passenger sustained serious injuries and was transported to the University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. Tragically, the driver of the Honda was pronounced dead at the scene by Anne Arundel County Fire Department officials.
The Traffic Safety Section is conducting a thorough investigation into the crash.
Police identified the deceased victim as Jack Michael Brown, 20, of Crofton. A passenger, Kieran John Jackson, 21, of Crofton was critically injured.
The driver of the Freightliner, Samuel Jeremiah, 37, of Blackwood, New Jersey was unharmed.
- Deadly Shooting Overnight at South Jersey Social Club
WILLINGBORO, NJ — The Burlington County Prosecutor's Office and the Willingboro Township Police Department are currently investigating a fatal shooting that occurred yesterday outside a social club on John F. Kennedy Way in Willingboro. The incident happened at approximately 9:15 PM.
The victim, an adult male, succumbed to his injuries last night at Virtua Willingboro Hospital. Further information regarding the case is expected to be released later today.
Police did not release the name of the victim. No suspects have been identified. No arrests have been announced.
- Woman Missing Over Month After Vehicle Found Abandoned in New Jersey State Forest
VINCENTOWN, NJ — The New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit, along with the Human Trafficking Unit, are requesting public assistance in locating the missing woman, Danielle Lopez. Lopez was last seen on Saturday, April 13th, around 9:11 a.m. at the Wawa on Route 72 in Vincentown, NJ.
Danielle is frequently seen around Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pemberton Township, and Willingboro Township. Her car, a 2008 blue Hyundai Accent, was recently found disabled on Lost Lane Road in Penn State Forest, Woodland Township.
She is described as a 37-year-old female, standing 5'4" tall, weighing about 135 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. Anyone with information is urged to contact the New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit at (609) 882-2000 ext. 2554 or via email at missingpinformation@njsp.gov.
- Woman Reported Missing in Buffalo
BUFFALO, NY — The Buffalo Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in finding 37-year-old Hilary Hudson, who is currently missing. Hudson, a white female with a light complexion, is approximately 5'5" tall, weighs about 120 pounds, and has strawberry blonde hair, although she occasionally dyes it black. She has hazel eyes and does not have a permanent address.
Anyone with information on Hilary Hudson's whereabouts is urged to call 911 immediately.
