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…
Brooklyn man convicted for Murder of Naked Man in 2011
NEW YORK, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the conviction of Gerald Griffin for the murder of a 31-year-old man found beaten and naked in his Ridgewood home in 2011.…
Deadly stabbing at District 40 Parking Lot
Frederick, MD – The Frederick Police Department is currently conducting an active investigation into a fatal stabbing incident that occurred on Wednesday at approximately 9:44 p.m., reportedly in the parking lot at…
lock up the Shoplifters, not the Inventory, New Jersey legislator says
TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey Senator Jim Holzapfel is urging the state’s Legislature to pass a bill he has proposed, which aims to impose stringent penalties on those involved in gang…
Mayor Hill Cancels Debate Appearance for Political Fundraiser; Rodrick Calls for Town Hall
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A planned televised debate between candidates in the June GOP primary election for mayor in Toms River has effectively been canceled after Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill said he…
Local elected officials come together in Lakewood for PAC promoting unity in Ocean County
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Dozens of Ocean County elected officials and candidates attended a gala hosted by United Ocean County PAC at Glatt Bite Kosher in Lakewood Township on Wednesday. The event was…
Dog attacks three, including child on Boulevard in Seaside Heights
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – A violent dog attack in Seaside Heights was interrupted by three men, but not after a vicious dog attacked three others, including a 7-year-old child. Police here say…
Case against New Jersey’s treatment of inmates following suicides settled
TRENTON, NJ – A New Jersey county on Wednesday agreed to a consent decree with the U.S. government to improve treatment of inmates with mental health and substance abuse problems at a…
NY Paparazzi chase Prince Harry, Meghan in ‘near catastrophic’ car chase, according to publicist
NEW YORK, NY – Prince Harry, Meghan, and Meghan’s mother were caught up in a dangerous encounter with paparazzi photographers in a “near catastrophic car chase” after attending an awards ceremony in…
Family and victims of bike path attack confront suspect in NYC courtroom
NEW YORK, NY – In a solemn courtroom on Wednesday, the mother of a New Yorker who was tragically killed in 2017 expressed that no punishment imposed on the assailant could ever…
Russian hacker who targeted D.C. Metro Police with ransomware attack charged
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 – Earlier today, the United States Attorney’s Office made an important announcement regarding charges related to the 2021 ransomware attack on the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Thanks to…
Mayor Amato, Berkeley Council oppose toll hikes on Parkway, Turnpike
Berkeley Township, NJ – On Monday night, the Berkeley Township Council unanimously passed a resolution opposing the proposed toll increases on the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. The resolution was…
Hill campaign low on funds, Ambrosio broke, Rodrick self-funding reports show
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The election between Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill, Councilman Daniel Rodrick and political insider Geri Ambrosio might come down to who has the most money to get…
Lakewood, Toms River grapple with future that includes hi-rise buildings dominating landscape
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Hi-rise buildings have been the topic of concern for residents in Lakewood and Toms River as officials move forward with plans to build bigger and taller in both…
Winning Powerball ticket worth $50k sold in Goshen
GOSHEN, NY – The New York Lottery announced today that a lucky individual in Goshen has won a third prize in the Powerball drawing held on May 15. The winning ticket, valued…
Two Powerball winners in New Jersey take second tier prizes of 50k and $100k
ROSELLE, NJ – Winners were abound on Monday as two lucky New Jersey Lottery players celebrated their wins from the Monday, May 15 drawing. Matching four of the five white balls and…
Brick police officers help motorists with flat tires, commended by department
BRICK, NJ – The officers of the Brick Township Police Department often go above and beyond their call of duty and this week, two officers were highlighted for assisting motorists in need.…
NYPD arrests gunman who shot six, killed one in Brooklyn in 2020 gang related mass shooting
NEW YORK, NY – In an ongoing investigation into a mass shooting in Brooklyn, detectives with the NYPD have arrested and charged Kamondre Dekattu, a 22-year-old male. The shooting was between rival…
Flag ceremony at once forgotten African American Civil War hero cemetery planned
TRENTON, NJ – Locust Hill Cemetery stands as a solemn resting place for at least 10 African American veterans who bravely fought in the Civil War. Over the past century, significant changes…
Baltimore mayor suing car companies because criminals can steal them too easily
BALTIMORE, MD – With a rash of car thefts in the city, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has announced he will suing carmakers who make it easy for car thieves to steal cars.…
Hurricane Harbor opens this weekend as the summer season draws near
JACKSON, NJ – Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, one of the largest water parks in the Northeast, is set to kick off its 2023 season with a spring preview starting on May 20.…
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