Newark Fugitive Wanted on Violent Charges Captured in North Carolina After Yearlong Manhunt
Newark, NJ – A fugitive sought in connection with several violent crimes in Newark has been arrested in North Carolina following what authorities described as a yearlong, multi-agency investigation. Isaiah Ketchens was…
Bald Eagle Gets Caught Up In Driver’s Grill
PRINCE FREDERICK, MD—The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office reported a successful collaboration leading to the rescue of a bald eagle. The incident occurred early on March 9, when a driver on Route 4…
Russian National Convicted in Historic Bitcoin Money Laundering Case
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Roman Sterlingov, a 35-year-old dual Russian-Swedish citizen, has been found guilty by a federal jury for his role in operating Bitcoin Fog, a notorious darknet bitcoin laundering service. Deputy…
New Jersey Army Recruiter Arrested for Sexual Assault of Minor
HAMILTON, NJ – Shawn C. Nguyen, a 44-year-old man from Egg Harbor Township, was arrested by the Township of Hamilton Police Department on charges related to the assault of a minor. The…
New Jersey Doc Who Prescribed Opioids to His Addiction Patients Stripped of Medical License
TRENTON, NJ – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, alongside the Division of Consumer Affairs, announced that Essex County vascular surgeon Marc Watson, MD, will permanently stop practicing medicine in New Jersey. This…
New Jersey Bias Crime up 22% According to Attorney General Report
New Jersey Launches Community Peacemaker Collaborative to Combat Rise in Bias and Hate TRENTON, NJ — In response to a significant increase in bias incidents, including antisemitism and Islamophobia, New Jersey’s Attorney…
Lost Dog Found in Bethlehem Township Looks Like Wolfman Jack
BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP, PA — The Bethlehem Township Police Department announced the discovery of a lost dog on March 11 around 4 p.m. The dog was found in the 4000 block of Wilson…
Another Victory for Opponent of New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy
Andy Kim Secures Victory in Mercer County Democratic Senate Primary Convention TRENTON, NJ – Andy Kim emerged victorious in the latest contest against New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy during the Democratic…
New Jersey, Pennsylvania Italian Ice Chain Giving Away Free Treats on First Day of Spring
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, the renowned frozen treats destination, is offering its guests a reason to celebrate on the first day of spring. The brand, which…
Route 18 Closed After Overturned Dump Truck Spills Load on Roadway
MARLBORO, NJ – Route 18 in the area of Tennent Road has been shut down. This comes after a dump truck crash that spilled its load across the highway forced the closure,…
Asbury Park Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder of His Own Mother
FREEHOLD, NJ — The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office reported that an Asbury Park man, Amando Miguel-Ortiz, has been convicted of the attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend, which occurred in March 2023. Monmouth…
A Quick Glimpse at Life in a Completely Electric Vehicle New Jersey And It Doesn’t Look Good
TRENTON, NJ—It’s no secret that New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy wants to ban the sale of gasoline-powered cars by 2035, just ten years from now. The governor’s goal is to switch from…
Atlantic City Police Department Welcomes 30 New Officers and Promotes Sergeant
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — The Atlantic City Police Department celebrated the addition of 30 new police officers, the appointment of two retired officers as Special Law Enforcement Officers, Class III (SLEO III),…
Passenger Killed by Flying Metal Debris on New Jersey Turnpike
AUDUBON, NJ — A tragic event occurred on the New Jersey Turnpike on Thursday, leading to a passenger’s death after being struck by a flying metal object police reported. The incident took…
Taxi Driver Robbed at Gunpoint in Front of 3051 Olinville Avenue
NEW YORK, NY — In the early hours of Saturday, February 3, 2024, a taxi driver fell victim to an armed robbery in front of 3051 Olinville Avenue. At around 12:30 a.m.,…
New Jersey Parents Indicted and Arrested for Death of 2-Year-Old Girl
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced the arrest of Tracy Ruiz and Luis Larios following their indictment by a Hudson County Grand Jury. The couple from Green Brook…
Philadelphia ComicCon Ticket Holders Finally Offered Refunds for COVID-19 Cancellation
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a significant agreement with Easton-based Great Conventions LLC and its owner, Christopher Wertz, offering refunds to consumers affected by the cancellation of the…
10-Year-Old Girl Grabbed in Failed Child Abduction in Rockville
ROCKVILLE, MD — The Montgomery County Department of Police, Special Victims Investigations Division, is calling for public assistance to identify a suspect involved in an attempted abduction incident. The event occurred on…
California Drug Dealer Faces Charges for Fentanyl Trafficking in New Jersey
NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today the charges against a California man for his alleged involvement in fentanyl distribution. Timothy Alan Blank, 54, from California, faces charges of…
New Jersey LCV Criticizes Proposed Reforms to Open Public Records Act
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey League of Conservation Voters (LCV) has expressed strong opposition to recent legislative efforts to reform the state’s Open Public Records Act. Ed Potosnak, Executive Director of…
Video Gamers Are Potential Domestic Terrorists as Biden Admin Widens Anti-Privacy Net
Biden Admin Zeroes In On Gamers In Push To Crush ‘Domestic Violent Extremism’ Jason Cohen on March 11, 2024 President Joe Biden’s administration is targeting Americans who play video games in an…
