High Bacteria Levels Trigger Swimming Advisories at 10 New Jersey Beaches
Ten New Jersey beaches are under swimming advisories after elevated Enterococci bacteria levels were found in Monmouth, Ocean and Cape May counties.…
East Brunswick Police Searching for Owner of Dog Found on Old Stage Road
East Brunswick Police are searching for the owner of a dog found on Old Stage Road and are asking anyone who recognizes the pet to contact officers.…
Skateboarder Sky King Nears New Jersey on 1,100-Mile Journey for Suicide Prevention
NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. – More than a month after leaving Mississippi with a skateboard and backpack, Skyler King is closing in on New Jersey during a 1,100-mile journey dedicated to his late…
Erie, PA Man Indicted for Attempting to Possess Methamphetamine
ERIE, Pa. – A resident of Erie, Pennsylvania has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Erie on a charge of violating federal drug laws, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R.…
Pair Plead Guilty to Kickback Scheme
ABINGDON, Va. – A Miami, Florida man pleaded guilty last week to conspiring with a Bristol, Tennessee man to pay and receive kickbacks. According to court documents, Michael Olshavsky, 51, of Miami,…
Armed Crystal Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced to 14 Years
RALEIGH, N.C. – A Fayetteville man was sentenced today to 168 months in prison and five years of supervised release for trafficking crystal methamphetamine and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a…
As America investigates origins of COVID-19 China says Wuhan “Bat Woman” deserves a Nobel Prize
After giving the world a novel coronavirus, China now says the Wuhan Institute of Virology deserves a Novel Prize for medicine. This comes as President Joe Biden and his administration are counting…
Waitress abducted at New Jersey restaurant after being stiffed by diners
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A waitress at the Nifty Fifties diner in Washington Township was abducted Saturday night after trying to stop a table who stiffed her on a $70 dinner bill.…
Long Branch Police Disperse Juneteenth weekend crowds after fights, disorderly behavior
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Police in Long Branch responded to a post-Juneteenth beach party in the area of Pier Village after reports of fights and vandalism had local residents, tourists and businesses…
Tide swallows car parked on protected beach along Courtney Campbell Causeway
CLEARWATER, FL – A car parked in a restricted habitat area along the Courtney Campbell Causeway was swallowed up by the incoming tide. “Always pay attention to signs and barriers that try…
Ocean City hero gets ride with U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
OCEAN CITY, MD – Last month, Jonathan Bauer leaped 25 feet down off a bridge in Ocean City, Maryland, to rescue an 18-month-old child who had fallen into the water in her…
Three suspects including juvenile female arrested for armed forced entry robber
SAN ANTONIO, TX – On Friday, June 18th, at approximately 2:50 pm, Guillen and AP1 a 15 year female (NOT photographed) forced their way into a location which was occupied by an…
Police investigating shots fired at Ohio Juneteenth celebration
SUFFIELD TWP, OH – The Portage County Sheriff’s Office has received an overwhelming amount of inquiries regarding an increased amount of law enforcement presence in Suffield Township at Wingfoot Lake Park. “We…
4th of July Parade Canceled, but Juneteenth and Pride Parades are on in Evanston
Evanston, Ill – The city of Evanston, Illinois is under fire this week after an email blast was sent out notifying residents that their Fourth of July parade has been canceled and…
Two Black World War II Soldiers get Purple Hearts that were overlooked because of their race, Army says
BROOKLYN, NY – A pair of World War II veterans have recently been approved by the acting Army secretary to receive Purple Hearts over 76 years after being wounded during the Battle…
Toms River cops begin Operation Brain Freeze, free ice cream for kids
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Now that school is out, Operation Brain Freeze has begun. This week, the Toms River Police Department will be ticketing children who get caught wearing their helmets while…
Lincoln Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Trafficking
BANGOR, Maine—A Lincoln man was sentenced today in federal court for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine, Acting U.S. Attorney Donald E. Clark announced. U.S. District Judge Lance E. Walker sentenced Brandon Tolman, 32,…
Philadelphia Man Convicted After Trial for Unlawful Possession of Firearm
PHILADELPHIA – Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Stacy Gallman, 31, of Philadelphia, PA, was convicted today at trial for being a felon in possession of a firearm. In…
Española man convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Indian Country
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Douglas Smith, 71, of Española, New Mexico, was convicted today by a federal jury of involuntary manslaughter in Indian Country. A sentencing date has not been set. …
Arizona man, conspirator sentenced for drug trafficking
Acting United States Attorney Bob Murray announced today that JOSE LUIS URREA, age 35 of Tucson, Arizona, and MARIO VERA-SANDOVAL, age 51 of Cananea, Sonora, Mexico were convicted and sentenced by Federal District Court…
Indianapolis Man Sentenced to 180 Months In Prison
FORT WAYNE- Derrick Smith Jr., 32, of Indianapolis, Indiana, was sentenced on June 18, 2021, before United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty, following his plea of guilty to being a…
Two Men From Illinois Were Sentenced To Over 19 Years in Prison
FORT WAYNE-Quran R. Waterford, 36, of Chicago, Illinois and Gary McCaleb, 31, of Harvey, Illinois, were sentenced on June 18, 2021, before United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty, following their…
Pesticide Smuggler Sentenced to 90 Days in Custody; Ordered to Pay $10,000
Assistant U. S. Attorney Melanie K. Pierson (619) 546-7976 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – June 18, 2021 SAN DIEGO –Felix Gutierrez Valencia of Perris, California, was sentenced in federal court today to 90…