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 With First-Degree Murder In Death Of Sierra Johnson
Baltimore, Md. – A 36-year-old Baltimore man has been charged with first-degree murder following the death of Sierra Johnson, 38, who was found deceased in her home on July 14, 2024. At…
Two Teens Charged in Staten Island Attack
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department has arrested two teenagers and is seeking additional suspects in connection with an assault on a 62-year-old woman that took place last…
Two Charged for False Reporting in Shooting Incident in North Jersey
GARFIELD, N.J. — Bergen County authorities have arrested two individuals in connection with a falsely reported shooting incident in Garfield, New Jersey. The arrests follow an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s…
Chain Snatchers Sought in Brooklyn
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual involved in a chain-snatching incident that occurred last week in Brooklyn. Police reported…
Burglary Suspect Sought in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The Philadelphia Police Department’s Central Detective Division is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying suspects involved in a burglary that took place on August 18, 2024, in the 22nd…
Manhattan Resident Sentenced to 60 Months for Cocaine Distribution
ALBANY, N.Y. — A Manhattan man was sentenced on Friday to 60 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine. William De La Rosa, 29, admitted…
Former Congressman George Santos Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Identity Theft
NEW YORK — Former U.S. Representative George Anthony Devolder Santos, 36, of Queens, New York, pleaded guilty today to charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. The charges stem from a…
Oregon Man Charged with Bomb Hoax Targeting Jewish Hospitals in New York
PORTLAND, Ore. — A Portland man was arrested Thursday on charges of making bomb threats against Jewish hospitals and care centers in New York City and Long Island, leading to at least…
30-Year-Old Woman Robbed at Gunpoint
GLEN BURNIE, Md. — A food delivery driver was robbed at gunpoint late Wednesday night in the 100 block of Warwickshire Lane. The incident occurred around 11:25 p.m. on August 21, according…
Buffalo Pair Charged with Possession of Fentanyl Following Traffic Stop
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo couple was arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl after a routine traffic stop led to the discovery of the powerful narcotic. U.S. Attorney…
Rhode Island Man Pleads Guilty in International Money Laundering and Drug Trafficking Case
BOSTON — A Rhode Island man admitted his role in a complex international money laundering and drug trafficking ring in federal court on Wednesday. Agustin Villa, 61, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to…
New Jersey Teen Swatter Also Implicated in Florida Swatting Incidents
MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A juvenile suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with multiple “swatting” incidents in Monroe Township and other jurisdictions, according to the Monroe Township Police Department. The…
New Jersey Couple Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Federal COVID-19 Relief Program
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey couple admitted to fraudulently obtaining approximately $790,000 in federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) payments, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced on Tuesday. Diana Valteri, 42,…
California Man Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering in Internet Fraud Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. — A California man has admitted to conspiring to launder money obtained through internet-related fraud schemes, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced on Tuesday. Charles Singleton, 64, of Los Angeles,…
New York Man Sentenced to Seven Years for Drug Trafficking and Violating Supervised Release
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A New York man has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison after being convicted of interstate travel in aid of drug trafficking and for violating the terms…
One Dead, Three Critical in New Jersey Crash
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A three-vehicle collision on Thursday morning at the intersection of Hogback Road, Route 617, and Lower Lansdown Road has left one passenger dead and three others seriously injured.…
Connecticut Man Pleads Guilty in $7.8 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. — A Connecticut man has admitted his involvement in a multimillion-dollar health care fraud and kickback scheme involving durable medical equipment (DME), U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna announced. Jesse Foote, 58,…
Former Army Financial Counselor Sentenced to Over 12 Years for Defrauding Gold Star Families
TRENTON, N.J. — A former U.S. Army financial counselor and U.S. Army Reserve major was sentenced to 151 months in prison on Thursday for defrauding Gold Star families and committing related crimes,…
Former Mail Carrier Convicted of Bribery, Fraud, and Drug Conspiracy
CAMDEN, N.J. — A former U.S. Postal Service (USPS) mail carrier has been convicted of bribery, fraud, and conspiracy charges, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced on Tuesday. Emerson Pavilus, 49, of…
Atlantic County Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Unregistered Machine Guns and Other Firearms
CAMDEN, N.J. — A man from Atlantic County, New Jersey, has pleaded guilty to possessing unregistered machine guns and other firearms, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced on Tuesday. Michael John James,…