Brick Moves to Restrict Data Centers Before Any Are Proposed
The ordinance would close potential zoning ambiguities and prevent data centers from qualifying under existing land-use classifications.…
Donut-Driving Suspect Arrested After Baltimore Police Recover Eight Guns
Officers recovered two loaded handguns from a disabled vehicle and six more firearms while searching the alleged driver’s residence.…
ICE Activity in Ocean County, But Is It Enough To Save Future Lives?
Federal immigration authorities have lodged detainers and made arrests across Ocean County amid criminal cases involving three deaths. Credit: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
Baltimore Man Charged in Fatal June Shooting
BALTIMORE, MD — A man has been arrested in connection with a June homicide in Baltimore’s Southern District. Gregory Barnes, 48, was taken into custody on Thursday and charged with first-degree murder…
Lawn Mower Operator Killed in Gaithersburg Collision
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A 28-year-old lawn mower operator died Tuesday afternoon following a collision with a car on Great Seneca Highway. The incident occurred at approximately 1:13 p.m. near the intersection of…
Mother and Boyfriend Arrested in Connection with Death of 6-Year-Old in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MD — The death of 6-year-old Brian Graham has led to the arrest of his mother, 34-year-old Jalesia Offer, and her boyfriend, 34-year-old Brandon Wheatley. The Medical Examiner’s office ruled the…
PGPD Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Upper Marlboro
UPPER MARLBORO, MD — The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle that occurred on August 22, 2024. The victim has…
Florida Sheriffs Arrest Two for Animal Cruelty and Neglect
HOMOSASSA, FL — The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) announced the arrest of Melissa Dawn Heward, 42, and Samantha Lynn Heward, 21, both of Homosassa, on multiple charges of animal cruelty and…
Upstate New York Elementary School Principal Found Dead, Boyfriend Arrested
MARCY, NY — Law enforcement in upstate New York has arrested Jeremy Kirch, 45, in connection with the death of Elizabeth Gerling, a 50-year-old elementary school principal who was found strangled in…
9-Year-Old Boy, Man Shot Wednesday Night in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 23 — A shooting in North Philadelphia left a 9-year-old boy and an adult male injured on Wednesday evening, according to police. The incident occurred in the 600 block of…
NYPD School Crossing Guard Arrested on Gang Related Assault Charges
NEW YORK, Aug. 22 — An off-duty New York City employee was arrested Wednesday morning in Brooklyn on charges including robbery and assault, the New York City Police Department said. The arrest…
Man Shot Multiple Times, Killed in North Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — A 25-year-old man was fatally shot on a highway in North Philadelphia Thursday afternoon, police said. The shooting occurred in the 35th District near 55XX North 6th Street at approximately…
Toms River Skatepark to Host 3rd Anniversary Jam with Jeff Jones and Hell on Wheels
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Tomorrow, the Toms River Skatepark will celebrate its third anniversary with an exciting event featuring the Hell on Wheels team and local skateboarding legend Jeff Jones. Skateboarding enthusiasts…
Utica Police Arrest Man Following Domestic Incident Involving Firearm
UTICA, NY — On August 22, 2024, Utica Police responded to a domestic incident on the 1100 block of Hammond Avenue where a man was reported to have threatened others with a…
Newark Man and Woman Charged for Sex in Park in Front of Children
NEWARK, NJ — Christopher Turner, 39, of Irvington, and Melissa Barrett, 44, of Garfield, have been arrested in connection with a series of lewd acts that occurred between February and August 2024,…
Anne Arundel County Man Wins $50,000 Powerball Prize, Inspired by Uncle’s Lottery Success
EDGEWATER, MD — A southern Anne Arundel County man has claimed a $50,000 third-tier Powerball prize, continuing a family legacy of lottery wins. The fortunate winner, who purchased his ticket at 24-7…
Driver Arrested After Fleeing from Well-Being Check in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — A man was arrested on August 21, 2024, after fleeing from a well-being check initiated by the Atlantic City Police Department. The incident began when Officers Bao Pham…
3-Year-Old Child Dies in Toms River Swimming Pool Drowning
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A young child was found unresponsive in a Toms River swimming pool on Wednesday. First responder’s efforts to save the child, including CPR, were unsuccessful. Minutes after receiving…
Coast Guard Airlifts Woman from Cruise Ship Off New Jersey Coast
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 56-year-old woman experiencing a medical emergency was airlifted from a Carnival Cruise Lines ship by the U.S. Coast Guard on Thursday night, authorities reported. The vessel, Carnival…
Street Closures Announced for Newark’s Dominican Day Festival and Parade
NEWARK, NJ — The Newark Department of Public Safety has issued a traffic advisory for Sunday, September 1, 2024, in connection with the city’s Dominican Day Festival and Parade. Several streets will…
Stafford Township Police Marine Unit Assists Vessel in Distress Following Collision with Water Marker
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ — Early on the morning of August 23, 2024, the Stafford Township Police Marine Unit responded to an urgent call from the United States Coast Guard regarding a vessel…
Colonial Beach Man Arrested After Fleeing Scene of Three-Vehicle DUI Crash
STAFFORD, VA — A Colonial Beach man is facing multiple charges after allegedly causing a three-vehicle crash while driving under the influence and then attempting to flee the scene on foot. The…
Driver Arraigned in 2019 Christmas Day Crash That Killed Long Island Father
QUEENS, N.Y. — Ravindra Dharamjit, 26, was arraigned today in Queens County on multiple charges, including manslaughter and reckless driving, for a 2019 Christmas Day crash that claimed the life of 67-year-old…