In New Jersey, There’s a Bridge That Carries One Waterway Over Another
At Scudder's Mills, New Jersey's historic D&R Canal crosses above the Millstone River on an aqueduct that has carried water over water since 1868.…
At New Jersey’s Boardwalks, They’ll Deep Fry Just About Anything
From fried Oreos to cheesecake and Uncrustables, Seaside Heights and Wildwood turn the deep fryer into part of the classic Jersey Shore experience.…
New Jersey Town Erected a Monument on Site Where Ronald Reagan Misread Meaning Behind “Born in the USA”
A roadside rock in Hammonton marks Ronald Reagan's 1984 campaign visit and the speech that sparked his famous clash with Bruce Springsteen's music.…
Former postal worker sentenced to four years for stealing $750,000 in treasury checks
RALEIGH, N.C. — A former U.S. Postal Service employee was sentenced to four years in federal prison after stealing more than $750,000 in U.S. Treasury checks, including tax refunds, from the mail…
Owner of New York gentlemen’s club convicted of drug trafficking, bribery, and sex trafficking conspiracy
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A federal jury has convicted Peter Gerace, the 57-year-old owner of Pharaoh’s Gentlemen’s Club, on charges including conspiracy to defraud the United States, bribery, sex trafficking conspiracy, drug distribution,…
Ohio corrections officer indicted for sexual abuse of federal inmate
CLEVELAND, OH — A federal grand jury in Cleveland has indicted Damon K. Perry, 52, of Youngstown, on charges of sexually abusing a female inmate under his supervision at the Mahoning County…
Dad arrested for Christmas Eve murder of four-year-old son in Baltimore triple shooting
BALTIMORE, MD — Baltimore County police have charged 30-year-old Mark Jones in connection with the fatal shooting of his four-year-old son, Jacobi Jones, and the shooting of two others during a domestic…
Former federal prison lieutenant pleads guilty to civil rights charge
RALEIGH, N.C. — A former Federal Bureau of Prisons lieutenant admitted to conspiring to violate an inmate’s civil rights after directing a violent retaliation against the prisoner under his supervision. Daniel Mitchell,…
Man Found Dead at I-95 Ramp in Virginia
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Authorities are investigating the death of a 27-year-old man who was found unconscious in the roadway early Saturday morning near the intersection of Dale Boulevard and the I-95 northbound…
Man in critical condition after stabbing in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood
PHILADELPHIA — A man is in critical condition after being stabbed early Sunday morning in the city’s Kensington neighborhood, according to police. The stabbing occurred at approximately 2:28 a.m. on the 3100…
Two early morning shootings reported in Baltimore, one victim in critical condition
BALTIMORE — Authorities are investigating two separate shootings reported on Sunday, with one victim suffering life-threatening injuries and another listed in stable condition. In the first incident, Southeast District patrol officers responded…
Ohio prison guard beaten to death by inmate on Christmas morning after offering to take shift so others can stay home
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — An inmate at Ross Correctional Institution fatally attacked a prison guard on Christmas morning, leaving staff and family mourning the loss of a respected officer who was working overtime…
Police Hoping Tattoos on Deceased Hispanic Woman Can Lead to Identification in Cape May County
DENNIS TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The New Jersey State Police is asking for the public’s help in identifying human remains discovered in Belleplain State Forest earlier this month. The remains, found on December…
Body of elderly woman found in lagoon in Little Egg Harbor Township
LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Authorities discovered the body of an elderly woman floating in a lagoon behind a home on North Boom Street early Sunday morning, according to the Ocean…
Man Held on $150,000 bail in Ocean County on vehicular homicide charge
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Chaudhry Shahza Yousaf, a 61-year-old man, is being held in the Ocean County Jail following his arrest on December 27, 2024, on a charge of vehicular homicide, according…
Early morning four-vehicle crash in Brick Township leaves one critically injured
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — Authorities are investigating a multi-vehicle crash on Route 70 that left one driver in critical condition on Saturday morning, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. The crash…
Flood warning issued for Hurricane Ravaged North Carolina mountains
HENDERSON COUNTY, NC — A flood warning has been issued for the French Broad River at Blantyre, marking the first such warning for the area since Hurricane Helene, officials announced Thursday. In…
Illegal Migrant Arrested for Traffic Violation in Ocean County Has Outstanding ICE Deportation Detainer
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Jesus Juarez Salmoran, a 35-year-old Hispanic male, is currently incarcerated in Ocean County following his arrest on December 23. He faces charges of hindering his own prosecution and…
Jose Romero Quinteros, 53, Charged for Wrong Way Fatal Crash in Brick Township
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Authorities have identified Anne Rasmussen, 58, of Whiting, as the victim in a fatal head-on collision that occurred early Friday morning on Route 70 near the Lowe’s home…
Power outage leaves 2,000 in Toms River in the dark, restoration underway
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Nearly 2,000 residents in Toms River remained without power Saturday as utility crews worked to assess the cause of the outage that struck earlier in the day. According…
Fugitive wanted for armed robbery in Pennsylvania captured in Ohio following manhunt
YOUNGSTOWN, OH — Trey Bell, a 30-year-old fugitive wanted in connection with an armed robbery in Crafton, Pennsylvania, was captured in Youngstown, Ohio, on Thursday, according to the Allegheny County Police Department.…
Thick fog and showers to create hazardous driving conditions in New Jersey overnight
TRENTON, NJ — Drivers in New Jersey are advised to exercise caution overnight and into Sunday as patches of thick fog and periods of rain are expected to reduce visibility and create…
One Injured Saturday Night in Baltimore Shooting
BALTIMORE, MD — A 53-year-old man was shot on Saturday evening in the 2800 block of Oakford Avenue, prompting an investigation by Northern District Shooting detectives. Police responded to the scene around…