EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Governor Mikie Sherrill’s message of “affordability” is drawing sharp criticism after reports surfaced that her inaugural festivities included a private dinner charging up to $100,000 per plate — a figure far beyond the reach of the average New Jersey resident. According to a Politico report, the high-dollar event was held at … Read more
JACKSON, N.J. – What began as a tragic loss became a story of hope for several families after 15-year-old Hailey Palumbo’s life was cut short in a 2017 motor vehicle accident. Her family’s decision to honor her dream of saving lives through organ donation has since given others the gift of a second chance. Born … Read more
Late night gunfire damages Glen Burnie apartment door Glen Burnie, MD – A quiet residential court was jolted late Saturday night when rifle rounds struck an apartment door, leaving behind shell casings and unanswered questions but no reported injuries. Officers responded around 10:00 p.m. to reports of shots fired in the 200 block of Snow … Read more
Montgomery County player strikes digital gold with $130K Crystal Cavern win Montgomery County, PA – A Pennsylvania Lottery player just tunneled their way into a six-figure fortune, winning $130,857.46 on the online instant game Crystal Cavern Tripler. The connect-style game, which contributes to the Infinite Jackpot (starting at $100,000), dazzled one lucky winner with its … Read more
Lehigh County Player Wins $400,000 Cash 5 Jackpot Whitehall Township, PA – A Pennsylvania Lottery player is celebrating a $400,000 jackpot win after matching all five numbers in the January 30, 2026, Cash 5 with Quick Cash drawing. The winning ticket was sold at Weis Markets, located at 3644 MacArthur Road in Whitehall Township, Lehigh … Read more
Columbus teen charged after gunfire erupts outside police substation Columbus, OH – A late-night burst of gunfire outside a Columbus police substation ended with an 18-year-old suspect in custody after a vehicle crash and brief foot chase, authorities said. The incident unfolded around 1:10 a.m. on Sunday when shots were fired from a moving vehicle … Read more
Queensbury player wins $50,000 in Powerball third-prize win Queensbury, NY – A third-prize-winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Queensbury for the January 31 drawing, state lottery officials announced. The winning ticket was sold at Star Fuel, located at 658 Upper Glen Street. The player matched four white balls and the red Power Ball, … Read more
Wilkes-Barre man arrested after allegedly assaulting woman in domestic incident Wilkes-Barre, PA – A Hazleton man was arrested after allegedly forcing his way into a woman’s residence and assaulting her during a domestic incident late Thursday night, according to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department. Officers responded at approximately 9:45 p.m. on January 30 to a … Read more
Mount Vernon player wins $50,000 Powerball prize in Jan. 31 drawing Mount Vernon, NY – A lucky Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Mount Vernon for the January 31 drawing, the New York Lottery announced. The winning ticket was purchased at Memorial Stationery, located at 414 E Sandford Blvd. The third-tier win was achieved … Read more
Wilkes-Barre home invasion leaves shattered windows and shaken residents Wilkes-Barre, PA – A terrifying home invasion on Butler Street in the early hours of Friday left two women hiding in a bathroom while intruders shattered windows and damaged doors attempting to gain entry, according to police. Wilkes-Barre City Police were dispatched at approximately 2:25 a.m. … Read more
Staten Island player wins $50,000 Powerball prize in Jan. 31 drawing Staten Island, NY – A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Staten Island for the January 31 drawing, the New York Lottery confirmed. The ticket was purchased at New Springville BP, located at 2443 Richmond Avenue. The player matched four white balls and … Read more
Herminie man breaks into home, threatens woman with knife, then flees police in wild Mount Pleasant foot chase Mount Pleasant, PA – A manhunt unfolded through the streets of Mount Pleasant on Sunday after police say a Herminie man broke into a residence, threatened a woman with a knife, and then bolted from officers in … Read more
Brooklyn player wins $50,000 in Powerball third-prize drawing Brooklyn, NY – A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Brooklyn for the January 31 drawing, according to the New York Lottery. The winning ticket was sold at TRYKERS, located at 265 Avenue X in Brooklyn. The lucky player matched four white balls and the red … Read more
Essex County player wins $95,050 in Quick Draw Progressive jackpot Newark, NJ – A lucky Essex County lottery player walked away with a $95,050 prize after hitting 20% of the Quick Draw Progressive Jackpot with a winning ticket purchased Saturday. The winning ticket was sold at Kalibat’s Smoke Shop, located at 199 Ferry Street in … Read more
Crossing guard seriously injured after being struck in crosswalk Parsippany, NJ – A school crossing guard was seriously injured Thursday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle while working in a marked crosswalk at a busy Parsippany intersection. The incident occurred on January 29 around 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Vail Road and Redstone … Read more
Man beaten by group with objects after billiards game turns violent in Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre, PA – A Scranton man was hospitalized with a head injury Saturday morning after he was attacked by a group of unidentified men inside and outside a business on Academy Street, according to Wilkes-Barre City Police. Officers were first dispatched to … Read more
Misplaced Fears: New Jersey’s Real Terror Comes in the Mailbox, Not at the Door OP/ED – In the shadow of recent immigration enforcement actions, New Jersey Democratic Sen. Andy Kim has amplified a narrative of widespread panic. Just last month, following a reported ICE raid in Newark, Kim joined Sen. Cory Booker in condemning the … Read more
Morris County player wins $50,000 on 200X Cash Blitz scratch-off ticket Budd Lake, NJ – A Morris County lottery player scored a $50,000 prize after purchasing a 200X Cash Blitz scratch-off ticket at a local gas station, according to the New Jersey Lottery. The winning $30 ticket was sold on January 27 at Budd Lake … Read more
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – A North Philadelphia man accused of fatally shooting the mother of his child has been arrested after a multi-agency manhunt, the U.S. Marshals Service announced. Deputy marshals, working with Philadelphia police and agents from the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, arrested 25-year-old Quamir Jones, known by the alias “YP Slumboy,” in the 200 … Read more
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – A New Jersey teenager wanted for attempted murder was arrested in South Philadelphia this week after a coordinated operation by the U.S. Marshals Service, officials announced. Deputy marshals captured 18-year-old Kingkamau Nantambu, known by the alias “King,” in the 1500 block of South 30th Street. Authorities say Nantambu, a resident of Pleasantville, … Read more
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Federal agents have arrested a former charter school executive accused of embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from a North Philadelphia school, ending a years-long search that began with a 2020 indictment. The U.S. Marshals Service announced that 52-year-old Darnell Smith was taken into custody this week by federal agents and investigators … Read more
NEWARK, N.J. – Federal agents arrested a Pennsylvania man accused of leaving sexually explicit and threatening voicemails for New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, in what prosecutors describe as a targeted campaign of harassment. Authorities identified the suspect as 72-year-old Stephen M. Cilurso of Pennsylvania, who was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service and … Read more
Cape May County player wins $50,000 on Super Crossword scratch-off ticket Cape May Court House, NJ – A lucky player is $50,000 richer after purchasing a winning Super Crossword scratch-off ticket at a local Acme in Cape May County, according to the New Jersey Lottery. The winning $5 ticket was bought on January 27 at … Read more
HOBOKEN, N.J. – Former Hoboken Mayor and current Assemblyman Ravinder S. Bhalla called an emergency meeting this week after Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents conducted raids in Hoboken and nearby Jersey City, prompting an outpouring of concern from residents and local advocates. The hastily organized gathering, held in a small community room, drew a standing-room-only … Read more
Crack cocaine traffic stop leads to drug arrests in Wall Township Wall Township, NJ – A routine motor vehicle stop in Wall Township led to the arrest of two men on drug charges after officers reportedly found crack cocaine and paraphernalia inside the vehicle. On Thursday, January 29, 2026, Patrolman Joshua Wheeler conducted a traffic … Read more
Passaic County scratch-off player wins $250,000 top prize as big wins hit across New Jersey Trenton, NJ – A lucky scratch-off ticket sold in Passaic County has netted one New Jersey Lottery player a $250,000 payday, leaving just one top prize remaining in the $250,000 Crossword game. The winning $5 ticket was sold at 7-Eleven … Read more
JACKSON, N.J. – A Jackson Township resident is asking for the public’s help after his dog went missing near the local high school, prompting a neighborhood search and online appeals for information. Kevin Marin said his dog, Cooper, disappeared around 6 p.m. near White Road, in the area of Jackson Township High School. The dog … Read more
NEWARK, N.J. – A New Jersey reentry organization is expanding efforts to retrain formerly incarcerated individuals and veterans as commercial truck drivers, backed by a $300,000 investment aimed at easing a growing labor shortage tied to the region’s freight economy. The Francine A. LeFrak Foundation has committed the funding to the New Jersey Reentry Corporation … Read more
Two juveniles charged with murder in deadly Somerset County shooting as police seek more suspects Princess Anne, MD – A fatal shooting that rocked a small Eastern Shore community has led to the arrest of two juveniles, with investigators now warning that more suspects may be involved. Maryland State Police announced that a 17-year-old girl … Read more
Montgomery County police search for missing 13-year-old last seen in Montgomery Village Montgomery Village, MD – Police are asking for the public’s help in locating 13-year-old Aiden “Niko” Offutt, who was last seen on Saturday morning in the Montgomery Village area. Offutt was last spotted around 9 a.m. on January 31 in the 19000 block … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Andy Kim said New Jersey residents are afraid to leave their homes, go to work, or send their children to school, describing a climate of fear he says is spreading across communities statewide. Kim made the remarks Friday after meeting with New Jersey mayors and community leaders who traveled to … Read more
Dodger the puppy swiped from store in broad daylight Readington Township, NJ – A 9-week-old Golden Retriever puppy named Dodger is safely back with his rightful owner after being stolen from a local business earlier this week and tracked across state lines. On Monday, January 26, a suspect entered a Readington Township business and asked … Read more
JACKSON, NJ – The political drama that has gripped Jackson Township for nearly two years reached a stunning conclusion this week when Police Chief Matthew Kunz was forced out of his position, walking away with what sources describe as a seven-figure settlement following a prolonged power struggle inside town hall. Today, it was reported that … Read more
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A 45-year-old Manchester man has pleaded guilty to attempted murder after a violent assault that left his 71-year-old mother seriously injured inside her home last summer. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Joseph Cavallaro entered the plea before Judge Guy P. Ryan on January 30. Prosecutors said Cavallaro faces … Read more
Onyx the Lab bounced between shelters now urgently needs rescue to escape shelter stress Jackson, NJ – An 8-year-old Labrador Retriever named Onyx is in urgent need of rescue after being surrendered just days after arriving in New Jersey—his second shelter in a matter of weeks. Onyx was originally adopted from a shelter in Florida … Read more
Search underway for missing New Brunswick man last seen in East Brunswick East Brunswick, NJ – Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 63-year-old man who went missing after leaving a care facility Tuesday evening in East Brunswick. Corey D. Weeks was last seen at approximately 6:40 p.m. on January 29, leaving … Read more
$1 million winning scratch-off sold at Rutter’s in York County YORK COUNTY, PA — One lucky Pennsylvania Lottery player just became a millionaire after purchasing a winning $1 million scratch-off ticket in York County. The winning ticket was sold at Rutter’s located at 1090 Old Trail Road in Newberry Township. The store will receive a … Read more
Scammers spoofing Anne Arundel police numbers in phone extortion scheme ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD — Residents are being warned of a growing phone scam where callers impersonate local police officers and government officials, threatening victims with legal trouble unless immediate payment is made. The Anne Arundel County Police Department said it has received multiple reports … Read more
A hundred Benjamins storm Islanders game to promote $3M lottery scratch-off NEW YORK, NY — Hockey fans at the New York Islanders game on Wednesday night may have noticed something unusual in the stands: a swarm of Benjamin Franklins waving signs, snapping selfies, and cheering in unison. The eye-catching stunt was part of a promotional … Read more
Stafford woman charged with DUI and felony hit and run after crash STAFFORD, VA — A 35-year-old woman was arrested late Wednesday night after allegedly crashing into another vehicle and fleeing the scene while under the influence. Deputy S. K. Copeland responded to Sterling Court and North Vine Place at 10:42 p.m. on January 29 … Read more
Stafford man arrested for public intoxication at crash scene STAFFORD, VA — A man who attempted to intervene at an active crash investigation late Wednesday night was arrested after deputies determined he was intoxicated and uncooperative. Deputy K. F. Shifflett was assisting with a vehicle accident on Providence Street around 11:09 p.m. on January 29 … Read more
Two robberies reported on Washington Place NE as police search for masked suspect WASHINGTON, DC — A pair of robberies on Wednesday night in Northeast DC has prompted a crime alert as police search for a suspect last seen fleeing the area near the 2300 block of Washington Place NE. The incidents occurred around 8:30 … Read more
Cumberland woman charged after refusing police orders and obstructing investigation CUMBERLAND, MD — A woman involved in a loud argument at a Cumberland residence was arrested Thursday after allegedly failing to obey officers’ commands and obstructing the scene. Officers responded to a residence in the 400 block of Valley Street on January 29 for a … Read more
Cumberland disturbance ends with arrest after man refuses police orders CUMBERLAND, MD — A loud disturbance on Valley Street escalated into an arrest after a man repeatedly refused police commands to stop disrupting the neighborhood. Officers responded Thursday to the 400 block of Valley Street for reports of a verbal altercation inside a residence. When … Read more
Man arrested after argument turns violent inside Cumberland home CUMBERLAND, MD — A late-night argument inside a Cumberland residence ended with a punch to the face and an arrest after officers were called to White Avenue. Officers responded Thursday to the 700 block of White Avenue for a reported assault inside a home. When police … Read more
Trio sought in overnight robbery on Providence Street in Northeast DC WASHINGTON, DC — A robbery early Thursday morning in Northeast DC has prompted a search for three suspects, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. The incident occurred around 1:43 a.m. on January 30 in the 1800 block of Providence Street NE. Police responded to … Read more
Suspect in ski mask wanted after Southeast DC robbery WASHINGTON, DC — A man wearing a ski mask and armed with a handgun is wanted in connection with a robbery late Wednesday night in Southeast DC, according to a crime alert from the Metropolitan Police Department. The incident occurred at approximately 11:16 p.m. on January … Read more
Egg Harbor Township man busted after disturbing cyber tip leads to CSAM charges Middle Township, NJ – A 44-year-old man from Egg Harbor Township was arrested Thursday after investigators linked him to disturbing online uploads of child sexual abuse material flagged by a national watchdog group. Frederick E. Ruddick Jr. was taken into custody following … Read more
Asbury Park man indicted on attempted murder and weapons charges Freehold, NJ – A late-night burst of gunfire on a city street has now led to a sweeping indictment against an 18-year-old Asbury Park man accused of opening fire in the chaotic moments after a fatal shooting. A Monmouth County grand jury returned a three-count … Read more
Driver killed after car slams into tree on Hawkley Drive in Chesapeake Chesapeake, VA – A man was killed early Thursday afternoon after his car veered off the road and crashed into a tree along Hawkley Drive, according to police. Officers were called to the 4000 block of Hawkley Drive at approximately 1:08 p.m. for … Read more