Kristen Harrison-Oneal

Kristen Oneal is a freelance writer for Shore News Network and longtime blogger and editor of her local business chamber of commerce. She is a stay-at-home mom and amateur news junkie.

Trump Administration’s CDL Crackdown Could Have Major Impact on New Jersey’s Trucking Industry

TRENTON, N.J. – The Trump administration’s latest crackdown on alleged fraud at commercial driver’s license (CDL) training schools could have significant implications for New Jersey, where thousands of truck drivers travel the state’s highways every day and the trucking industry…

Woman Sought After Cellphone Assault at Busy Manhattan Subway Station

New York, NY — Police are searching for a woman accused of striking a 23-year-old commuter in the face with a cellphone during a dispute inside one of Manhattan’s busiest transit hubs Friday morning. The incident happened at approximately 8:20…

Cumberland Woman Arrested After Reported Assault Leaves Victim Injured, Police Say

Cumberland, MD — A Cumberland woman faces assault charges after police said a reported attack left a victim injured Saturday morning at a residence on Virginia Avenue. Officers with the Cumberland Police…

One Dead, Two Injured After Triple Shooting at Allentown Intersection, Homicide Probe Underway

Allentown, PA — A late-night shooting left one person dead and two others wounded at a busy Allentown intersection Saturday night, prompting a multi-agency homicide investigation as authorities work to identify those…

Philadelphia Man To Be Charged With Theft of Campaign Finances

HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA —Attorney General Josh Shapiro is today announcing felony charges against Lewis F. Thomas III of Philadelphia. Thomas served as a political campaign manager for a district attorney candidate between December 2016…

Pennsylvania News·Police Blotter·Politics

AG Nessel releases investigation into contact-tracing

LANSING, MICHIGAN – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today released a 29-page report outlining the findings of her department’s criminal investigation into allegations that the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) unlawfully directed the procurement…

In the News

AG Nessel, school leaders warn parents and students to beware of “sextortion”

LANSING, MICHIGAN – With young people spending more time at home and on the internet, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators (MASA) are urging parents and teens in particular to be on…

Police Blotter

AG Becerra sues Trump Administration rule undermining energy efficiency standards for dishwashers

SACRAMENTO , CALIFORNIA – California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today led a coalition of 15 attorneys general and the City of New York in filing a lawsuit challenging the Department of Energy’s…

Business News·California News·Politics

AG Becerra sues five companies for selling seafood products containing lead and cadmium without a warning

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – California Attorney General Xavier Becerra filed a lawsuit against five importers, distributors, and wholesalers of seafood for violations of Proposition 65 and California’s Unfair Competition Law. Testing conducted by the…

California News·Health and Wellness

AG Paxton sues for imposing unlawful shutdown orders

TEXAS – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today filed a petition for temporary injunction and temporary restraining order in Travis County District Court to halt enforcement of Austin Mayor Steve Adler’s and…

In the News

AG’s office releases hate crimes report

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—The Florida Attorney General’s Office today released the 2019 Report on Hate Crimes in Florida. The report includes detailed information on the types of hate crimes being reported throughout the state…

Florida News·Police Blotter

Carr joins multi-state coalition supporting NRA

ATLANTA , GEORGIA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced today that Georgia has joined a coalition of 16 States that have filed an amicus brief supporting the National Rifle Association’s (NRA)…

Georgia News·Government News

Man arrested for soliciting sex from a minor

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – Dec. 28, 2020 – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Brandon Scott Moore, 31, of Leesville, SC, on one charge connected to the sexual exploitation of…

Police Blotter·South Carolina News

Man arrested on four charges of sexual exploitation of minors

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Michael Conley, 36, of Lancaster, S.C., on four charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against…

Police Blotter·South Carolina News

New Opinion from AG Herring could help boost minimum wage

RICHMOND- VIRGINIA —In an important official opinion issued at the request of Senator Jennifer Boysko, Attorney General Mark R. Herring concludes that Virginia universities and state agencies may require government contractors to pay…

Business News·Virginia News

AG Herring urges Virginians to be careful of scams related to $600 relief payments

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA– Attorney General Mark R. Herring is issuing a consumer alert urging Virginians to be wary of scammers taking advantage of the coming $600 federal relief payments to get personal or bank information to…

Police Blotter·Virginia News

AG Healey advises public about 2021 minimum wage increase to $13.50/hr

MASSACHUSETTS – Attorney General Maura Healey is reminding employees and employers that the state’s minimum wage will increase to $13.50 per hour beginning Jan. 1, 2021. The AG’s Office has made available…

Business News·Massachusetts News

AG Healey cautions residents about COVID-19 vaccine scams

BOSTON , MASSACHUSETTS — As Massachusetts proceeds with its first phase of COVID-19 vaccine distribution, Attorney General Maura Healey is advising residents about potential scams and misinformation intended to exploit the pandemic, while…

Massachusetts News·Police Blotter

Massachusetts women stole funds from non-profit that she worked for

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS — A California woman who was a longtime resident of Massachusetts has pleaded guilty to charges in connection with a scheme to steal funds from a Charlestown non-profit where she previously…