Fake missing child story helps burglary suspect get inside Northeast DC home
Police release surveillance images after homeowner’s property stolen during deception WASHINGTON, D.C. — A burglary suspect used a story about a missing child to gain entry into a Northeast DC home before…
Two men killed, child among injured in West Hunting Park shooting
PHILADELPHIA — Two men were killed and a seven-year-old girl was injured during a shooting Saturday evening on the 1900 block of West Hunting Park Avenue, police said. Officers from the 39th…
Philadelphia rocked by multiple shootings and stabbings on Sunday
PHILADELPHIA — Multiple people were injured in a series of separate stabbings and shootings across Philadelphia on Sunday, including two women and several men, with one suspect now in custody, police said.…
Man charged in attempted robbery at Claymont Dunkin’ Donuts then released on bail
CLAYMONT, Del. — A Wilmington man was arrested Wednesday morning after allegedly attempting to rob a woman outside a Dunkin’ Donuts in Claymont, according to Delaware State Police. Troopers responded at approximately…
Woman arrested for pepper spray assault at Delaware State Fair
HARRINGTON, Del. — A 28-year-old woman was arrested Friday after allegedly pepper spraying another woman during a dispute at the Delaware State Fair, according to Delaware State Police. Troopers responded to Gate…
Two arrested in separate assaults Saturday night in Cumberland
CUMBERLAND, Md. — Two men were arrested in separate assault incidents Saturday evening, including one involving a machete threat, according to the Cumberland Police Department. At approximately 7:20 p.m., officers responded to…
Crash shuts down Canal Parkway in Allegany County
CUMBERLAND, Md. — A motor vehicle crash has closed Canal Parkway, with emergency crews currently on the scene, according to the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office. The incident was reported Sunday afternoon, prompting…
25-year-old man saved from drowning in Baltimore pool
BALTIMORE — A Baltimore Police helicopter crew made an emergency landing Saturday night to perform CPR on a drowning victim at an elementary school pool, officials said. At around 8:41 p.m., officers…
Pennsylvania furniture company to pay $4.9 million to settle claims of dodging aluminum duties from China
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Patio furniture maker Grosfillex Inc. has agreed to pay $4.9 million to resolve allegations it violated the False Claims Act by evading import duties on aluminum components from China,…
New York man indicted in $8 million fraud targeting Rhode Island law firm and businesses
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A New York resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Rhode Island for allegedly participating in a scheme that defrauded a law firm and multiple businesses…
Two arrested for operating illegal daycare in Rockland with depolorable conditions
NEW CITY, N.Y. — Authorities shut down an unlicensed daycare facility in Rockland County after police discovered dozens of children and unsafe conditions at two Maple Avenue properties earlier this month. On…
Two men shot on West Philly street, one critically injured
PHILADELPHIA — A double shooting in West Philadelphia left one man critically injured and another hospitalized Friday night, police said. At approximately 9:27 p.m., officers from the 18th District responded to reports…
Man shows up at Temple Hospital after being shot in abdomen, police say
PHILADELPHIA — A 49-year-old man arrived at Temple University Hospital with gunshot wounds Friday night, prompting an investigation by police in the 22nd District. Officers responded to the hospital at approximately 10:12…
Wanted: Man set dog on fire in Queens street in heinous attack
NEW YORK — A disturbing act of animal cruelty is under investigation after a dog was set on fire early Thursday morning in Queens, authorities said. Police responded to the area of…
Armed duo on moped robs man of $1,000 in Queens broad daylight hold-up
NEW YORK — A man was robbed at gunpoint Friday afternoon while sitting inside his parked car in Queens, police said. The incident occurred around 4:25 p.m. near 104th Street and 38th…
Teen drowns while swimming off Assateague Island beach, officials say
BERLIN, MD — An 18-year-old male died Thursday afternoon after being pulled from the waters near the southern end of the Chincoteague Beach Parking Lot at Assateague Island National Seashore, according to…
Child grazed in crossfire, one dead in pair of North Philly shootings minutes apart
PHILADELPHIA — Police are investigating two separate shootings that erupted within minutes of each other Thursday night in North Philadelphia, leaving one man dead, four others injured, and a 7-year-old girl grazed…
Man robbed of chain in broad daylight at Bronx bus stop
NEW YORK — A 59-year-old man was robbed Monday morning while sitting at a Bronx bus stop when an unidentified individual snatched a chain from his neck and fled, police said. The…
Leaking package leads Philadelphia couple to discover son’s brain inside, lawsuit claims
PHILADELPHIA, PA — What Abbey and Lawrence Butler thought was a shipment of their late son’s personal belongings turned into a shocking discovery now at the center of a lawsuit against two…
Teen with a flare gun was arrested after failed van theft turned physical outside a New Castle school.
NEW CASTLE, DE — A 13-year-old boy from Wilmington has been arrested in connection with an attempted vehicle theft and assault outside a New Castle school, Delaware State Police announced Wednesday. Troopers…
Man arrested for strong-arm robbery outside Newark spa, used stolen credit card in Wilmington
NEWARK, DE — Delaware State Police have arrested a New Castle man in connection with a strong-arm robbery that occurred early Wednesday in the parking lot of a Newark spa. At approximately…
