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Hunterdon County lottery ticket nails $342K jackpot

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TRENTON, NJ — A Hunterdon County lottery player is $342,777 richer after hitting the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot on Saturday, marking the game’s third top-prize win in just seven days.

The winning ticket, drawn July 19, matched all five numbers: 13, 23, 26, 35 and 36. The XTRA was 02, and the Bullseye was 13. It was purchased at quick chek #63, located at 410 Route 31 South in Ringoes, an East Amwell Township community.

The store will receive a $2,000 bonus for selling the jackpot-winning ticket. This marks the 38th Jersey Cash 5 top prize claimed this year.

Nineteen players won $500 each by matching four numbers plus the Bullseye, while four others matched four numbers, the Bullseye and the XTRA for the same prize amount.

The jackpot for the next drawing is estimated at $160,000.

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Man found shot to death during roommate clash in DC apartment

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man was found fatally shot inside a Northeast DC apartment early Friday following a reported altercation between roommates, officials said.

The incident unfolded just after midnight on the 100 block of Fort Drive, where Fourth District officers responded to a disturbance call around 12:15 a.m. Inside the apartment, they discovered an adult male suffering from an unknown injury.

DC Fire and EMS arrived on scene, but all lifesaving efforts failed. The man was pronounced dead shortly after their arrival.

On Saturday, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed the cause of death was a gunshot wound and ruled the case a homicide.

The victim was identified as 41-year-old Allen Sharpshire of Northeast, D.C.

No arrests have been announced and no suspect information has been released. The investigation is ongoing.

A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible. Tips can be submitted by calling (202) 727-9099 or texting 50411.

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New Jersey BPU Awards Millions in Energy Grants at Monthly Meeting

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TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) convened its July 16 meeting last week, covering a packed agenda that ranged from electric utility audits and cable franchise renewals to new energy efficiency initiatives and climate-focused programs.

The session opened with acknowledgments of recent severe weather and its impact on state utilities and residents. “It’s been a very tough time for New Jersey,” noted BPU President Christine Guhl-Sadovy, citing widespread storm damage, outages, and heat-related incidents.

Key developments from the meeting include:

  • Electric and Gas Utility Audits: The board approved multiple audits, including one directing a forensic review of Jersey Central Power & Light, and another concerning affiliated transactions at Elizabethtown Gas. Both reviews aim to evaluate utility practices and financial integrity.
  • Advanced Metering Rules: New rules were proposed to govern the collection and sharing of data from advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), ensuring transparency and data privacy for consumers.
  • Cable Franchise Actions: The board approved Cablevision’s systemwide franchise renewal for Monmouth County municipalities through 2031 and advanced the renewal process for its Hudson County service area.
  • Energy Efficiency and Modernization:
    • The board approved more than $1.4 million in incentives to the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission for boiler upgrades to improve air quality and reduce gas use.
    • Utilities were directed to implement a new “trade ally” contracting model under the Direct Install program to ease participation for public sector entities.
    • A contract was awarded to support planning and pilot development under the grid modernization forum.
  • Urban Heat Island Program: The board established a $5 million urban heat mitigation grant program targeting overburdened municipalities. “This initiative aims to reduce extreme heat impacts and energy demand,” said Dr. Ailen Eagleton, a departing fellow who led the program’s development.
  • Solar Program Extension: The CSI (Competitive Solar Incentive) program’s third solicitation deadline was extended to September 30 in response to new federal legislation (H.R.1) phasing out renewable energy tax credits.

The meeting ended with emotional farewell remarks from Commissioner Marian Abdu, who announced her resignation to focus on family. Her colleagues praised her for her diligence, integrity, and principled approach to public service. “You did the right thing at the right time for the right reason,” said Commissioner Zenon Christodoulou.

Commissioner Abdu’s last day on the board will be July 30.

The BPU’s next public meeting is scheduled for August 13 and will be held both in person in Trenton and livestreamed online.

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Senator Andy Kim Might Knock on Your Door to Tell You He Doesn’t Like Tom Kean, Jr.

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RAHWAY, N.J. — US Senator. Andy Kim is stepping up his ground campaign across New Jersey, taking direct aim at Congressman Tom Kean Jr. over a recent congressional vote on the reconcilliation bill in Congress.

On Sunday, Kim joined volunteers with the Million Voters Project in Rahway, where they went door to door criticizing Kean and other Republicans in Congress for what Kim described as a harmful vote on healthcare.

“We are knocking doors in Rahway to hold Rep. Tom Kean and Republicans in Congress accountable for their disastrous reconciliation vote that will take healthcare away from millions of Americans,” Kim wrote in a post on X.

Kim, a Democrat representing New Jersey’s 3rd District, is seeking the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by convicted and corrupt former Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez, while Kean, a Republican from the 7th District, is running for re-election to the House.

No immediate response from Kean’s office was available.

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New Jersey Mayor Calls for Party Tax After Unruly Crowds Outside City Hall

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TRENTON, N.J. — Following a weekend marred by two shootings and the assault of a police officer during a street brawl, Trenton officials have announced a crackdown on late-night disturbances in the city’s downtown area.

“These aren’t just weekend parties, they’ve become a public safety threat,” said Mayor W. Reed Gusciora during a press briefing this week. “City Hall is not a nightclub. We will not allow our streets and public spaces to be disrespected and damaged any longer.”

For several weekends, large crowds have gathered around City Hall and a nearby venue that operates into the early morning hours. The gatherings have escalated, requiring emergency response from the Trenton Police Department along with support from New Jersey State Police, the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department.

The mayor’s office has introduced new ordinances aimed at curbing the disturbances:

  • A midnight curfew for non-bar entertainment venues
  • Mandatory off-duty police presence at events with more than 50 attendees
  • Financial liability for businesses tied to disruptive crowds, including costs related to law enforcement and cleanup

“This past weekend cost the City over $10,000 in police overtime, not including outside law enforcement support, which is not permanent,” Gusciora said. “We cannot afford to subsidize unsafe behavior. If anyone opposes these changes, they should propose a ‘Party Tax’ — because that’s what it would take.”

While acknowledging the importance of nightlife to Trenton’s economic landscape, the mayor warned that disorder threatens progress.

“We’re not against nightlife. We’re against violence, trash, and disorder that threatens the safety of residents, officers, and businesses,” he said. “It’s time to choose a thriving downtown. Trenton deserves better, and we’re taking action to deliver it.”

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Last Week’s Flash Floods Turned New Jersey Turnpike into Raging River

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NEWARK, N.J. — Shocking new video footage has surfaced showing flash flooding last week transforming sections of the New Jersey Turnpike into a virtual river, with water rapidly submerging vehicles and stranding drivers in dramatic scenes.

The severe weather event occurred during intense downpours that swept across the state, dumping several inches of rain in just hours. In multiple clips filmed by motorists, entire lanes of the Turnpike appeared submerged, with cars partially underwater and traffic at a complete standstill.

Emergency crews were dispatched across multiple counties to conduct rescues, assist stranded motorists, and divert traffic away from severely impacted zones. The heaviest flooding was reported in low-lying areas between exits 13 and 15 in northern New Jersey, where drainage systems were overwhelmed.

No fatalities were reported, but several drivers required assistance to escape their vehicles. In some cases, water levels rose to the hoods of sedans within minutes.

The New Jersey State Police confirmed numerous closures and delays along both the inner and outer roadways due to flooding conditions, with sections of the Turnpike reopened only after several hours of pumping and cleanup.

The National Weather Service had issued flood warnings throughout the day, but the speed and volume of rainfall caught many drivers off guard.

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Point Pleasant home damaged in fire started by pool filter

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POINT PLEASANT BORO, N.J. — A fast-moving fire that began with a burning pool filter spread to a home in Point Pleasant Boro Friday afternoon, prompting a multi-agency response and drawing thousands of views online after first responder footage was released.

The fire was reported around 2:30 p.m., when dispatchers received a call about a pool filter on fire, with flames quickly climbing the side of a nearby residence. First-arriving units confirmed a working structure fire and immediately requested mutual aid.

Crews from Point Pleasant Beach and Brick Township Fire Departments assisted at the scene.

Firefighters encountered heavy fire conditions on the exterior C and D sides of the house, with flames extending into the attic. Engine 7501’s crew led the initial attack, deploying a 1¾” hand line into the home and beginning suppression.

Once water was applied to the main body of the fire, crews began overhaul operations, opening ceilings and parts of the roof to access and extinguish remaining hot spots. The fire was brought under control shortly after.

There were no injuries reported. The cause remains under investigation, though officials say early signs point to the pool filter as a possible ignition source.

A structure fire sparked by a pool filter was knocked down in Point Pleasant Friday, as video of the dramatic response continues to gain views online.

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Motorcyclist killed in crash with SUV at Gloucester Township intersection

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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A motorcyclist was killed Sunday afternoon in a collision with an SUV at a busy intersection in the Sicklerville section of Gloucester Township, police said.

Officers responded to the crash around 3:48 p.m. at Berlin Cross Keys Road and Sicklerville Road, where they found both vehicles heavily damaged and the motorcyclist suffering from critical injuries.

According to a preliminary investigation by the Gloucester Township Police Department’s Serious Crash Investigation Team, the motorcycle was traveling on Sicklerville Road toward Winslow Township when it struck the SUV in the intersection. The impact ejected the motorcyclist from the vehicle.

Emergency crews from multiple agencies, including Inspira EMS, Virtua Paramedics, and the Lambs Terrace Fire Department, provided immediate medical care. Despite those efforts, the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

The SUV driver was transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation. Their condition was not immediately disclosed.

The intersection was shut down for several hours as investigators conducted an on-site examination. No charges have been filed, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Authorities have not yet released the identities of those involved, pending notification of next of kin.

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New Jersey delivery driver nearly struck by lightning in Wayne during food drop-off

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WAYNE, N.J. — A New Jersey delivery driver had a close call in Wayne last week when a bolt of lightning struck just feet away as he approached a customer’s front door.

27-year-old Jovanni Behun was lucky.

The incident occurred during a fast-moving storm that swept through Passaic County. According to witnesses, the driver was walking toward the home with a food delivery when a loud crack of lightning struck nearby, sending a bright flash and shockwave through the neighborhood.

No injuries were reported, but the driver was visibly shaken and briefly took shelter in his vehicle before completing the delivery.

The National Weather Service had issued severe thunderstorm warnings in the area at the time, with multiple cloud-to-ground lightning strikes recorded across North Jersey.

Surveillance video from the home reportedly captured the moment the lightning hit, showing the driver just steps from the front porch when the bolt lit up the sky.

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Video montage captures chaotic Memorial Day weekend in Seaside Heights

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SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — A new video montage circulating online is shedding fresh light on the turbulent Memorial Day weekend that rocked Seaside Heights, where a wave of violence, arrests, and emergency calls prompted sweeping new restrictions across the beach town.

Jersey Shore Fire Response posted the video on YouTube.

The footage, which compiles raw, unfiltered scenes from the weekend of May 24–26, shows swarms of unruly crowds, heavy police presence, and chaotic moments on the boardwalk. Authorities said 73 people were arrested during the 72-hour stretch — 52 adults and 21 juveniles — most under the age of 24.

Among the incidents were four reported stabbings, three of them confirmed. No arrests were made, as victims refused to cooperate with investigators. Officials logged over 887 emergency calls and 747 service incidents as an estimated 100,000 visitors descended on the town.

“What was supposed to be the kickoff to summer turned into one of the most chaotic weekends Seaside Heights has ever seen,” the town said in a statement following the weekend.

The disorder led to the boardwalk being temporarily shut down after midnight and forced the town to call in backup from other law enforcement agencies. In response, Seaside Heights enacted strict new regulations in June aimed at curbing large crowds and preventing future unrest.

The new rules include:

  • Boardwalk curfews: Closed midnight to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays. On Memorial Day and July 4, it closes at 10 p.m.
  • Bag restrictions: Ban on backpacks and large bags between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. from April 1 to September 30, with only small bags under 8″x6″x8″ permitted.
  • Fines: $100 to $500 for first violations; up to $2,000 for repeat offenses.
  • Juvenile curfew: Under-18s barred from the boardwalk between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
  • Zero tolerance policies: Enforced for unlicensed short-term rentals, housing overcrowding, and disturbances, with fines up to $2,000.

“This was the worst Memorial Day Weekend in my 59 years,” said Mayor Anthony Vaz, who backed the new measures. Officials blamed social media-fueled pop-up parties and online promotions for the massive turnout and public safety issues.

The Memorial Day weekend fallout has spurred more than two dozen Jersey Shore towns to adopt similar curfews and restrictions ahead of the July 4 and Labor Day holidays.

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Bill Spadea Funneled Over $150,000 to Himself, Friends in Final Days of Doomed Election Campaign

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TRENTON — If you feel bad that former NJ101.5 early morning radio host Bill Spadea lost his election to Jack Ciattarelli in June, don’t. That’s because Spadea made a lot of money for himself during his campaign. So far, from what we have found, $275,000 in total, not bad.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea paid himself more than $11,000 from his campaign account in the final weeks before his defeat, while also directing large sums to close allies of Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore, according to campaign finance records.

Those checks were written directly to himself this time.

Spadea, who lost the Republican primary in late June, made two self-payments totaling over $11,000 — $7,342.81 on May 29 and $3,764.62 on June 24. Both disbursements were listed under his home address in Princeton.

In a separate series of payments, over $250,000 from Spadea’s affiliated nonprofit, the Common Sense Club, was sent to BillSpadea.Com LLC, a company registered in his name. Just hours before polls closed on primary day, that same nonprofit made an additional $16,000 payment to Spadea.

Prior, Spadea contended that the $250,000 he paid himself from the Common Sense Club was, ‘before he was a candidate’ but the $16,000 payments were made while he was a candidate.

Spadea’s campaign also made large payouts to political allies closely tied to Gilmore, a once powerful Republican leader in Ocean County.

Among the recipients:

  • Brick GOP vice president Mark Vasquez received $1,000.
  • Bayville-based fundraiser Theresa Mondella received $57,000 in late campaign payments.
  • Republican strategist Bill Stepien, a longtime Gilmore associate, received $85,000. Gilmore credited Stepien with his pardon on federal tax charges to Stepien who served as a campaign consultant for the president in 2016.
  • Tom Bonfonti, a former executive director of Gilmore’s Ocean County GOP organization was paid $1,480.
  • The Ocean County Republican Finance Committee, led by Gilmore, received $5,000.

None of the recipients or Spadea have publicly addressed the disbursements. The campaign’s post-election finance filings are under review.

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Adam Schiff Accused of Mortgage Fraud, Claiming Maryland Home as Primary Residence

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump on Sunday accused Rep. Adam Schiff of mortgage fraud, posting a document on social media that purports to show Schiff declaring a Maryland property as his principal residence despite representing California in Congress.

The facts are undeniable. Either Schiff committed mortgage fraud by lying on the affidavit, or his Maryland home is his primary residence and he is no longer a resident of California where he serves as a senator.

Both items cannot be true.

“Adam Schiff is a THIEF! He should be prosecuted, just like they tried to prosecute me… The only difference is, WE WERE TOTALLY INNOCENT, IT WAS ALL A GIANT HOAX!” Trump wrote on Truth Social, attaching an affidavit from 2011.

The document, signed by Schiff and his wife, Eve Schiff, appears to be a standard Maryland mortgage affidavit asserting that a property in Montgomery County was their principal residence. The form is dated November 4, 2011, and notarized in Howard County, Maryland.

“Adam “Shifty” Schiff is in BIG TROUBLE! He falsified Loan Documents. He once said my son would go to prison on a SCAM that Schiff, along with other Crooked Dems, illegally “manufactured” in order to stage an actual coup. My son did nothing wrong, knew nothing about the fictional story. It was an American Tragedy! Now Shifty should pay the price of prison for a real crime, not one made up by the corrupt accusers!” the President added.

It is unclear whether Schiff maintained multiple residences at the time or whether the designation violates any laws. Congressional representatives are permitted to have primary residences outside their home states for housing or work-related purposes, though claiming a primary residence in another state for tax or legal benefit could raise ethical questions.

The matter has been referred to U.S. Attorney Pam Bondi for review by the director of the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).

As of Monday, Schiff’s office has not issued a public response to the allegation. No formal investigation or charges have been announced.

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Morning traffic slows New Jersey commuters with crashes and delays on major routes

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TRENTON — Monday morning brought a mix of delays, crashes, and a disabled vehicle that are affecting key New Jersey roadways during the early commute, transportation officials said.

As of 7:13 a.m., a disabled vehicle is blocking the right lane of the southbound inner roadway of the New Jersey Turnpike just north of Interchange 8A (NJ 32) in South Brunswick Township.

Earlier, at 7:04 a.m., a crash was reported on the Garden State Parkway northbound just north of the Driscoll Bridge in Woodbridge Township, also blocking the right lane.

Heavy traffic volume is causing a one-mile delay on the eastbound Hudson County Extension of the New Jersey Turnpike near Interchange 14 (I-78) in Newark, though all lanes remain open.

Commuters heading toward Manhattan are also facing delays at several crossings:

  • Holland Tunnel: 10-minute wait from Turnpike Exit 14C and 15 minutes from NJ 139 at Tonnelle Circle.
  • Lincoln Tunnel: 20-minute delays at both the center and south tunnels eastbound from Turnpike Exit 16E.
  • George Washington Bridge: 25-minute delay on the lower level and 30-minute delay on the upper level from I-80 to the Alexander Hamilton Bridge.

Other delays include:

  • I-280 eastbound from Exit 12 (Garden State Parkway) to Exit 15 (NJ 21) in Newark.
  • NJ 21 northbound near Exit 13 (Randolph Avenue) in Clifton.
  • US 1&9 northbound in Fort Lee from south of Bergen Boulevard to south of US 9W.
  • Turnpike Eastern Spur northbound from the Southern Mixing Bowl to just south of Interchange 15W (I-280) in Newark, with a two-mile backup due to volume.
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After weeks of rain and heat, New Jersey braces for stretch of sunny and dry summer weather

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TRENTON — New Jersey residents can finally put away their umbrellas as a clear, dry, and warm weather pattern settles over the state this week following a prolonged stretch of rain.

The forecast calls for sunny skies and steadily rising temperatures starting Monday, when the high will reach around 86 degrees under clear skies and light northwest winds.

The pleasant conditions will continue into Tuesday, with a high near 79 and a low around 63 by nightfall. Wednesday will bring mostly sunny skies and a high near 83, with calm conditions and only light afternoon winds.

Temperatures will climb as the week progresses. Thursday is expected to be sunny with a high near 89, and by Friday, the mercury is forecast to reach 95 degrees.

Overnight lows will gradually rise through the week, from the mid-60s early on to the mid-70s by Friday night.

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South Carolina woman sentenced for racist threats sent to New York man over Facebook

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ALBANY, N.Y. — A South Carolina woman was sentenced to five months in jail for sending racially charged death threats to a Black man in Catskill, New York, via social media, federal prosecutors announced Thursday.

Kristin Keeble, 54, of Pageland, South Carolina, pleaded guilty to transmitting a threat to injure another in interstate commerce. Along with her jail term, she was sentenced to three years of supervised release, including six months of home detention.

According to court documents, Keeble sent four threatening voice messages through Facebook Messenger on October 26, 2023. The messages were described as profanity-laced, racially derogatory, and included threats to kill the victim by hanging, along with similar threats toward a woman known to the victim and her children.

Keeble claimed in the recordings that she was acting with members of the Ku Klux Klan. Prosecutors said she specifically targeted the victim after seeing his Facebook profile photo and identifying him as Black.

“No one should ever receive despicable, hateful threats like this,” said Acting U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone III. “Those who threaten people over the Internet are going to be prosecuted and held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.”

The case was investigated by the FBI Albany Field Office.

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Pennsylvania man arrested for cyber harassment targeting Tampa hospital CEO

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TAMPA, Fla. — A Pennsylvania man was arrested after federal authorities unsealed a complaint charging him with cyber harassment directed at the CEO of Tampa General Hospital, U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced Thursday.

Lawrence Brunn, 63, of Oakmont, Pennsylvania, is accused of a prolonged pattern of threats and intimidation against the executive, identified in court documents as J.C., dating back to at least 2023. If convicted, Brunn faces up to five years in federal prison.

According to the complaint, Brunn posted repeated threats online, escalating in intensity over the past two years. The threats included explicit references to execution and beheading, including one April 9 post stating that J.C. “should have his head chopped off” and that J.C. “should be scared…of we the people.”

In addition to social media activity, Brunn allegedly sent threatening letters to J.C.’s private residence, to the homes of J.C.’s neighbors, and to members of the Tampa General Hospital Board of Trustees.

Brunn was taken into custody following the issuance of a federal arrest warrant. The charge remains an allegation, and Brunn is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

A Pennsylvania man faces federal charges after allegedly threatening to behead the Tampa General Hospital CEO in a two-year campaign of online and mailed harassment.

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Driver sought after ramming car into three women on Bronx sidewalk

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BRONX — A manhunt is underway after a driver slammed a car into three women on a Bronx sidewalk early Sunday morning, police said.

The incident unfolded around 4:30 a.m. outside 3233 East Tremont Avenue, where the driver of a blue Mitsubishi Outlander got into a verbal altercation with a group of individuals, according to police.

Following the dispute, the man drove onto the sidewalk and struck three women — ages 31, 27, and 40 — before fleeing the scene in the direction of Puritan Avenue.

Emergency crews responded and transported all three victims to NYC Health and Hospitals/Jacobi, where they were listed in stable condition.

The suspect is described as a male with a heavy build. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, black pants, white sneakers, and a red baseball cap.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the NYPD.

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Ohio prison worker pleads guilty to smuggling drugs and contraband for inmate in $2,000 bribery scheme

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CLEVELAND — A former employee at the Trumbull Correctional Institution pleaded guilty Monday to smuggling drugs and contraband into the facility in exchange for bribes, federal prosecutors announced.

James P. Jackson, 39, of Niles, Ohio, admitted to attempting to deliver two packages to an inmate at the Leavittsburg prison while working as a general maintenance worker. Jackson had previously served as a corrections officer at the same facility.

According to court documents, Jackson was in contact with the wife of an incarcerated man from 2022 through early 2024. The two exchanged text messages and phone calls before arranging to meet on Feb. 1, 2024. At that meeting, she gave Jackson two packages and paid him $1,000, with a promise of another $1,000 if he successfully delivered them to her husband.

The following day, Jackson attempted to bring the packages into the prison but was intercepted by law enforcement before entering.

The contents of the packages included 97.67 grams of methamphetamine, 207.63 grams of synthetic cannabinoid, 32.85 grams of PCP, various other controlled substances, a cellphone, and SIM cards.

On July 15, Jackson pleaded guilty to Hobbs Act extortion under color of official right for using his position to accept payment in exchange for transporting contraband. He faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.

Sentencing has not yet been scheduled.

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Camden County tax preparer admits to $16 million false refund scheme

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CAMDEN, N.J. — A New Jersey tax preparer pleaded guilty to filing fraudulent tax returns that caused over $16 million in losses to the federal government, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced Thursday.

Michael Sigall, 55, of West Berlin, admitted in federal court to two counts of aiding or assisting the preparation of false tax returns. The plea was entered before U.S. District Judge Christine P. O’Hearn.

According to court documents and statements made in court, Sigall operated a tax preparation business from 2018 through 2024. During that time, he submitted hundreds of returns that falsely claimed residential energy tax credits, inflating refunds for clients who were not eligible for the deductions.

“These were materially false statements relating to tax credits for residential energy improvements,” prosecutors said. “As a result of these false and fictitious credits, Sigall’s clients received inflated refunds.”

The total tax loss attributed to Sigall’s fraudulent filings exceeded $16 million, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Each count carries a maximum penalty of three years in prison and a $250,000 fine or twice the financial gain or loss caused by the offense. Sentencing is scheduled for December 2.

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Watch: Viral video shows slice thrown at teens outside Ocean City boardwalk pizza stand

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OCEAN CITY, N.J. — A viral video circulating online shows a worker at Primavera Pizza hurling a slice at a group of teenagers on the Ocean City boardwalk, sparking widespread speculation but few confirmed details.

The short clip, posted Saturday, captures the moment a pizza slice is thrown from behind the counter toward teens filming the scene with their phones. The video does not show what occurred before or after the incident.

The footage quickly drew attention on social media, with commenters split over who was at fault.

The teenagers have not been identified, and no official statements have been made by local authorities regarding the event. The restaurant, located along the popular tourist boardwalk, did not respond to requests for comment as of Sunday.

It remains unclear what prompted the exchange, though some online have speculated the teens may have provoked the incident.

The Ocean City Police Department has not indicated whether it is investigating.

Uncertainty around the video’s context has fueled debate, but neither the restaurant nor the teens have made public statements.

The clip has added to a growing list of boardwalk confrontations that have gone viral in recent month

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Rochester man sentenced to five years in federal prison for arson at grocery store and courthouse

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A Rochester man who admitted to setting two fires, including one at a local grocery store and another at the city’s Hall of Justice, has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison.

Jermaine Fields, 38, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa after pleading guilty to arson, U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced.

According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles E. Moynihan, Fields was identified through security footage after a fire broke out in the men’s bathroom of the Abundance Co-Op Market on South Avenue on April 17. Responding firefighters detected the smell of burning rubber and found charred debris and burn marks on the bathroom floor and wall, though no active flames were present.

Security video from inside the store showed Fields walking through the premises, entering the bathroom, and exiting just before the fire alarm was triggered. He was arrested several days later.

Fields also admitted to a separate incident on April 5, in which he ignited papers in a stairwell at the Hall of Justice on Exchange Boulevard. No injuries were reported in either fire.

Fields pleaded guilty to one count of arson and was sentenced to the statutory minimum for the offense.

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Three alleged MS-13 members charged in Maryland with RICO conspiracy tied to murder

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GREENBELT, Md. — Three alleged members and associates of MS-13 have been indicted in federal court for their roles in a RICO conspiracy involving the fatal stabbing of a homeless man and drug trafficking, prosecutors announced Tuesday.

Maxwell Ariel Quijano-Casco, 24, and Daniel Isaias Villanueva-Bautista, 19 — both nationals of El Salvador — and Josue Mauricio Lainez, 21, of Hyattsville, Maryland, made their initial appearances in the District of Maryland following their arrests.

Court documents detail that on July 4, 2024, the three men allegedly carried out a coordinated attack resulting in the death of a homeless man. The next day, a passerby discovered the victim’s body inside a blue 2008 Dodge Caravan parked in a used-car lot in Hyattsville and contacted authorities.

Upon responding to the scene, investigators located the deceased male, who appeared to have suffered a stab wound to the neck. Surveillance video from a neighboring business showed that at approximately 11:35 p.m. on July 4, Quijano-Casco and another individual approached the victim, who then brandished a metal pole in response. Quijano-Casco and the other person fled the area, and the victim returned to the van.

Roughly 15 minutes later, Quijano-Casco returned to the scene accompanied by Villanueva-Bautista, Lainez, and another individual. At 11:48 p.m., video footage shows the group approaching the van, opening the driver-side sliding door, and making repeated striking motions into the vehicle. The victim was not seen exiting the van afterward.

“The brutal retaliatory murder of this victim is a chilling reminder of the MS-13 gang’s callous disregard for human life,” said U.S. Attorney Kelly O. Hayes.

On August 23, Prince George’s County Police arrested Quijano-Casco and Villanueva-Bautista. Quijano-Casco was found with a black Ruger P95DC semi-automatic handgun and eight grams of cocaine. During questioning, both men admitted to being present during the fatal altercation. Quijano-Casco stated he stabbed the man but claimed it was in self-defense.

All three defendants are charged with conspiracy under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. If convicted, each faces a maximum sentence of life in federal prison.

Authorities say surveillance footage and confessions from the suspects were critical in building the case.

The investigation was led by the FBI, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Criminal Division, and the Prince George’s County Police Department.

Federal prosecutors say the three suspects carried out the attack as part of MS-13’s operations in the region.

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Andy Kim blasts Republican-backed bill during solar site visit in Pittstown

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PITTSTOWN, N.J. — U.S. Senator Andy Kim criticized recent Republican-led legislation during a visit to solar panel installations in Hunterdon County, warning it could threaten jobs and New Jersey’s competitive edge in renewable energy.

Kim toured the facilities on Friday, meeting with workers and industry leaders involved in the state’s solar sector. He said the tour highlighted how the state is “helping to make NJ a leader in the solar industry,” but warned that progress could be undermined.

“Those jobs and our competitiveness are at risk of going away because of the votes Rep. Tom Kean Jr. and other Republicans took to pass their Big Disastrous Bill,” Kim said on social media.

He did not specify the legislation by name, but was referring to a Republican-supported appropriations bill that included cuts to clean energy programs. The measure, passed in the House last month, has been criticized by Democrats for slashing funds that support renewable energy development and climate initiatives.

Kim said the cuts jeopardize not only local employment but also America’s global standing in the solar market, which is currently dominated by China.

“It’s going to take a lot to reverse these cuts and restore those opportunities,” he said, adding that he plans to “work with our neighbors to get it done.”

The visit comes as Kim continues his campaign for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by indicted Sen. Bob Menendez.

The senator’s remarks underline ongoing partisan divisions over federal energy policy and domestic manufacturing priorities.

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New Jersey man sentenced for stealing over 3,000 pieces of mail from Connecticut postal boxes

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HARTFORD, Conn. — A New Jersey man was sentenced Tuesday to three years of probation, including six months of home detention, for stealing thousands of pieces of mail from U.S. Postal Service collection boxes in New Haven and West Haven, federal authorities announced.

Ixavier Holman Jr., 34, of Secaucus, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Sarala V. Nagala and ordered to perform 150 hours of community service. Holman pleaded guilty to mail theft on November 20, 2024.

According to court documents, between December 2022 and June 2023, Holman used stolen USPS collection box keys to access blue mailboxes at multiple locations, including 95 Fountain Street in New Haven and two West Haven sites: 589 Campbell Avenue and 844 Jones Hill Road.

Holman was arrested on June 12, 2023, after returning to one of the locations in West Haven and attempting to access a mailbox. At the time, he was in possession of two collection box keys. A search of his residence led to the recovery of more than 3,000 pieces of stolen mail, USPS mail bins, a credit card reader, and an embosser.

Federal investigators reported that the stolen mail included thousands of checks and money orders, sorted by bank, with a combined face value of more than $1.5 million.

The case was prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut.

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Former Missouri teacher sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for crimes involving minor

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TULSA, Okla. — A former middle school teacher and coach from Missouri has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for traveling to Oklahoma to engage in illegal conduct involving a minor, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday.

Ronald Dale Sanders, 57, of Belton, Missouri, was convicted of six federal offenses, including traveling with intent to engage in unlawful activity, abuse and contact offenses in Indian Country, tampering with evidence, coercion of a minor, and production of illegal material. U.S. District Judge Sara E. Hill handed down a 360-month sentence, followed by lifetime supervision. Sanders must also register as a sex offender.

According to court documents, Sanders initiated contact with a former student through social media. Over several weeks, the communication became inappropriate, and he encouraged the minor to conceal the relationship. Between August and October 2023, Sanders traveled from Missouri to Oklahoma on multiple occasions, misrepresenting himself to the child’s family and entering their community under false pretenses.

Officials said Sanders used his prior position as a teacher to gain trust, attending school events and claiming to act as a tutor. He also gave gifts and made efforts to avoid detection. In October 2023, one of the minor’s parents discovered Sanders outside their home and notified law enforcement. He was later stopped by officers and taken into custody.

A joint investigation by the FBI Oklahoma City Field Office, the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office, and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol uncovered extensive communication between Sanders and the minor that supported the charges brought against him.

“This sentence reflects the serious nature of the crimes committed and the breach of trust involved,” said U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.

The case was prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Oklahoma in coordination with federal and local law enforcement.

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