Chicago Bears Advance $5 Billion Stadium Move to Indiana After Illinois Talks Collapse
The Chicago Bears have taken a major step toward leaving Illinois after advancing plans for a $5 billion domed stadium in Indiana backed by more than $1 billion in state incentives. The…
Child’s bedroom struck by multiple bullets as New Year rang in
COLUMBUS, OH – A child’s bedroom was struck multiple times by bullets in Columbus, but no injuries were reported. On December 31, 2021 at 11:59pm, a home in the 5600 block of…
Employee argument at New Jersey ShopRite leads to stabbing with store deli knife
CLARK, NJ – Police in Clark have reported a stabbing at the local ShopRite was caused by a dispute between employees. “Earlier this afternoon Clark PD responded to an altercation between two…
Phil Murphy asks for a 90-day extension to emergency powers, says kids will stay masked
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has announced he has asked the New Jersey legislature and assembly to extend his emergency COVID-19 powers. Murphy also announced that children in public…
Suspect charged for Paterson New Year’s Eve shooting
PATERSON, NJ – Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Ibrahim Baycora announce that based upon an investigation by the Paterson Police Department, in conjunction with the Passaic County…
Police investigating New Year’s sexual assault in Hoboken
HOBOKEN, NJ – The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and Hoboken Police Department are investigating the report of a sexual assault that occurred in Hoboken on Saturday, January 1, 2022.…
Elizabeth man charged for stabbing murder on New Year’s Eve
ELIZABETH, NJ – An Elizabeth man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal stabbing that took place overnight, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Elizabeth Police Director Earl…
Maryland State Police respond to 41 crashes during early morning rush
ANNE ARUNDEL, MD – From 3:30 to 9:30 a.m., Maryland State Police responded to 41 crashes and 29 disabled/unattended vehicles and answered 161 calls for service. Snow emergency plans are in effect…
Pool of blood outside motel room leads police to mutilated, murdered woman’s body
MONROEVILLE, PA – On January 1, 2022 at 9:29 a.m., Monroeville Police were dispatched to the Roadway Inn for a large amount of blood outside of a room. When officers arrived, they…
Camden stabbing murder suspect arrested
Camden, N.J. – Detectives have made an arrest in the December 16, 2021 homicide of a Camden man, announced Acting Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel…
High School track coach arrested for sexual contact with student on return from Domincan Republic
TAKOMA PARK, MD – On Oct. 27, 2021, the Special Victims Investigations Division began an investigation into the sexual assault of a now adult victim by her former track coach and school…
Jackson School District closed due to ‘insurmountable’ number of COVID cases, virtual learning this week
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Public School District has announced it will be closed on Monday due to ‘insurmountable’ COVID-19 related staffing shortages. The district also announced virtual learning for…
Brick schools announce snow day
BRICK, NJ – The Brick Township School District has announced schools will be closed on Monday due to snow. “Due to inclement weather and the timing of the storm, as well as…
Highlands police department hires first female officer
HIGHLANDS, NJ – Highlands has announced it has hired its first-ever full-time police officer, Nicole Curley. “We are pleased to announce the appointment of the first full time female police officer in…
Indoor capacity limits? Total lockdown? Phil Murphy to make COVID-19 announcement Monday
TRENTON, NJ – Nobody is sure what he’s going to do, but on Monday, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is set to host his first COVID-19 briefing since leaving last week for…
Days after returning from Central American vacation, NJ first lady Tammy Murphy tests positive for COVID-19
TRENTON, NJ – On Thursday, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and his wife Tammy returned to America from a week-long Central American family vacation in Costa Rica. On Sunday, the First Lady…
Suspects sought in Newark carjacking
NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara requests the public’s help in identifying a male suspect in connection with a carjacking that occurred on Thursday, December 30, 2021. Just…
Man stabbed at Jersey Shore sports complex
ABSECON, NJ – A man was found critically injured from stab wounds after an altercation at the Sports Complex, 1000 Morton Avenue. Officers were called to the Sports Complex just before 1:30…
Philadelphia woman wanted for New Year’s Eve murder in Lower Merion
LOWER MERION TWP, PA – Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Lower Merion Township Police Superintendent Michael J. McGrath announce that an arrest warrant has been issued for Samiyah Williams,…
New Jersey cop dragged by car as catalytic converter thief fled the scene on New Year’s Eve
KEYPORT, NJ – On December 31, 2021, at 3:24 am we received a call regarding a subject attempting to steal a catalytic converter off of a vehicle. The Keyport Police Department came upon the…
Loud explosion near Pittsburgh blamed on meteor
A large explosion rocked Pittsburgh and Allegheny County on New Year’s Day, leaving officials and residents confused about what had just happened. “Allegheny County 9-1-1 has received reports of a loud boom,…