Essex County Man Faces Criminal Restraint, Aggravated Assault and Weapons Charges
Santos Vanegas, 54, faces criminal restraint, aggravated assault and weapons charges following his Sept. 13 arrest in Essex County.…
More Arrests Made in New Jersey Where 6,600 Non-Citizens Registered to Vote
Federal prosecutors say a tourist-visa holder voted in New Jersey as the state separately reviews 6,600 registrations caused by an MVC software failure.…
This Tick Now Spreading Across New Jersey Can Make You Allergic to Red Meat For Life
Lone star ticks are expanding across New Jersey, and more than 1,000 alpha-gal cases were reported as the tick-linked red meat allergy gains attention.…
Off-Duty FDNY EMT Arrested for Assault in New York City
NEW YORK, NY—An off-duty New York City employee, Matthew Vitale, was arrested and charged with assault in the third degree. The incident occurred on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at 12:05 AM within…
Baltimore Man Sentenced to Seven Consecutive Life Sentences for Triple Murder in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, PA—Christopher Van Johnson, 36, of Baltimore, Maryland, was sentenced on July 17, 2024, to seven consecutive life sentences for his role in the brutal murders of three individuals on June 25,…
Twelve Arrested in Pittsburgh Drug Trafficking Bust
PITTSBURGH, PA—U.S. Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today that twelve individuals from the Pittsburgh area have been charged with various narcotics and firearms offenses. A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh returned a…
Virginia Man Sentenced for Assaulting Law Enforcement During Capitol Breach
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Joseph Brody, 24, of Springfield, Virginia, was sentenced to 18 months in prison and 36 months of supervised release for his role in the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S.…
Rockville Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting on First Street
ROCKVILLE, MD—On July 20, 2024, at approximately 1:40 AM, Rockville City Police, along with Montgomery County Fire Rescue Services, responded to a report of a shooting in the 1200 block of First…
Stokesdale Man Wins $200,000 Top Prize on Scratch-Off
STOKESDALE, NC—Juan Garcia of Stokesdale had an already great month that got even better when he won the first $200,000 top prize in the new scratch-off game Triple Red 777’s. Garcia purchased…
Biscoe Woman Wins $250,000 Top Prize on $5 Scratch-Off
BISCOE, NC—Rosamaria Munoz took a chance on a $5 scratch-off ticket and walked away with a $250,000 top prize. Munoz purchased her winning Power 5s ticket from the Tobacco & Beverage Outlet…
Clinton Woman Wins $200,000 Top Prize on Scratch-Off
CLINTON, NC—Celsa Lopez Paz of Clinton struck it big with a $5 scratch-off ticket, winning a $200,000 top prize. Lopez Paz purchased her winning Red Hot Slots ticket from Tropicana Supermarket on…
Baltimore Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Murder Suspect
BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Police Department is urgently requesting the public’s assistance in locating 28-year-old Omar Passmore, who is wanted in connection with the murder of 12-year-old Breaunna Cormley. The tragic incident occurred…
Macomb County Man Wins Record $963,040 Fantasy 5 Jackpot
NEW BALTIMORE, MI—A 56-year-old Macomb County man has set a new record by winning the largest Fantasy 5 prize since the game’s inception in 2004. The anonymous player won an astounding $963,040…
Virginia Man Sentenced for Assaulting Law Enforcement During Capitol Breach
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Joseph Brody, 24, of Springfield, Virginia, was sentenced to 18 months in prison and 36 months of supervised release for his role in the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S.…
Murphy Celebrates New Jersey As Leader in Abortion Protections
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has emphasized New Jersey’s leadership in women’s health and reproductive care, and to safeguard a woman’s right to have an abortion amid a backdrop of increasing…
Mass Shooting at Philadelphia Block Party Leaves Three Dead, Nine Wounded
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Police are investigating a mass shooting that took place in West Philadelphia, resulting in nine people being shot and three fatalities. The incident occurred shortly after 2 a.m. on…
Governor Says New Jersey is Victim of Global Warming, It Did It To Itself
Governor Murphy Faces Criticism Over Contradictory Climate and Housing Policies TRENTON, NJ—Governor Phil Murphy’s current affordable housing proposal and his stance on global warming are contradictory policies regarding the perceived threat of…
Florida Man Charged for Threatening to Kill Donald Trump, J.D. Vance
JUPITER, FL—The Jupiter Police Department has arrested Michael M. Wiseman on charges of Written Threats to Kill. The arrest, which took place on Friday, July 19, 2024, followed an investigation into multiple…
Texas Man Charged with Felony Offenses for Bringing Firearm to Pittsburgh Airport
The Allegheny County Police Department has charged a Texas man after a firearm was discovered in his backpack at Pittsburgh International Airport’s main security checkpoint. The incident occurred at approximately 4:25 PM…
Police Say Opioid Withdrawl Contributed to Female Inmate’s COVID-19 Related Death
BEL AIR, MD—The Office of the State Medical Examiner has determined that the death of Brittani Ugrotzi, a 33-year-old inmate at Harford County Detention Center (HCDC), was due to natural causes compounded…
Newark Police Seek Assistance in Identifying Robbery Suspects
The Newark Department of Public Safety is appealing to the public for assistance in identifying several suspects involved in a recent robbery. Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé has released details about…
Wallkill Man Receives 18-Year Sentence in Murder-for-Hire Case
WALLKILL, NY—Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that Damante Stansberry, 24, of Wallkill, has been sentenced to 18 years to life in prison for his role in a murder-for-hire scheme.…
Mother Charged with Murder Following Infant’s Death in Newton
NEWTON, NC—Megan Stack Sattizahn, a 39-year-old resident of Newton, has been arrested and charged with the murder of her 9-month-old daughter, Samantha Sattizahn. The arrest followed a tragic discovery by the Catawba…