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His smile wins hearts but Haze is still waiting for someone to choose him

Playful 2-year-old shelter dog is ready for a forever home JACKSON, N.J. — Haze has the playful personality, the favorite toy and the big smile that shelter volunteers say people are looking for, but the 2-year-old dog is still waiting…

After his best friend was adopted shelter pup was left behind

Affectionate 7-year-old dog hopes for a family of his own JACKSON, N.J. — Hikaru watched his kennel mate find a forever home, but the 7-year-old dog is still waiting for someone to choose him at the Ocean County Animal Facility.…

Toms River Summer Concert Series Continues Wednesday With Tupelo Honey, Fireworks at Shelter Cove

Toms River, NJ – The Toms River Recreation Department and Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick will continue the township’s popular summer concert series Wednesday evening with a free performance by Tupelo Honey at…

Swastikas, ‘Heil Hitler’ Scrawled Inside Former Jackson School Set to Become Yeshiva

Jackson Township, NJ – The vacant Christa McAuliffe Middle School building that is in the process of being sold to Beth Medrash Govoha was allegedly broken into and vandalized, with swastikas, Nazi…

Mount Rainier Delays Removal of Historic Elm Tree After Residents Object

Mount Rainier, MD – The City of Mount Rainier has postponed plans to remove a large elm tree at the intersection of 36th Street and Bunker Hill Road after receiving numerous written objections from community members. City officials announced that no removal work will…

Former Sag Harbor PTA Vice President Admits Stealing More Than $14,000 From School Organization

Sag Harbor, NY – Former Sag Harbor Elementary School PTA Vice President Hope Livingston, 50, has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $10,000 from the parent-teacher organization she once helped lead, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. Livingston pleaded guilty Tuesday to…

Norfolk Police Department Mourns the Loss of Beloved K9 Ficko

NORFOLK, VA – The Norfolk Police Department announced the passing of their esteemed K9 member, ‘Ficko’, on January 10, 2024, due to cancer complications. Ficko, a 9-year-old Belgian Malinois, had been an…

North Carolina News·Pets and Animals·Police Blotter

Campus Police Officer Hit by Vehicle in Cherry Hill

CHERRY HILL, NJ – A Cherry Hill Campus Police Officer was hit by a vehicle at 7:13 AM on January 12, 2024, while crossing Kresson Road near Cherry Hill East High School.…

Camden County News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

North Jersey Drug Supplier Heading to Prison for Dealing Deadly Dose of Fentanyl

PEQUANNOCK TOWNSHIP, NJ – David Pezak, a 35-year-old former resident of Saddle Brook in Bergen County, has been sentenced for his role in a fatal drug overdose. Morris County Prosecutor Robert J.…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Man Assaulted and Robbed on Astoria Boulevard

NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department is calling for public assistance in locating a suspect involved in a robbery. The incident took place on Thursday, around 7:45 am…

New York City News·New York News·Police Blotter

Martin County First Responders Extinguish Raging Boat Fire

MARTIN COUNTY, FL – The Martin County Sheriff’s Office highlighted the exceptional teamwork displayed by the Martin County Sheriff’s Marine Unit, Jupiter Island Police Marine Unit, and Martin County Fire Rescue in…

Florida News·Police Blotter

Mount Laurel Woman Convicted of Murdering Her Mother

MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Marisa Rivera, a 27-year-old Mount Laurel resident, was found guilty today of fatally stabbing her mother in 2019. The conviction, delivered in Superior Court in Mount Holly, includes…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter·South Jersey News

Alexandria Police Respond to School Bus Safety Concern, Find No Threat

ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Alexandria Police Department (APD) officers were dispatched to the intersection of Yale Drive and Quaker Hill Drive at approximately 3:30 p.m. following a report of a safety concern…

Police Blotter·School and Education News·Virginia News

Numerous Kayaks and Canoes Recovered After Passing Storms

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD – The Maryland Department of Natural Resources – Natural Resources Police announced the recovery of several canoes and kayaks that drifted away during recent flooding in Anne Arundel…

Community News·Maryland News

Volusia Sheriff Slams Newspaper Over Sensationalized Report on Drownings

VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL – In a recent social media post, the Volusia Sheriff’s Office responded to inquiries from the Daytona Beach News-Journal regarding 13 drownings off Volusia County’s beaches in 2023. The…

Florida News·Police Blotter

Stafford Township Police Make Arrest in Multiple Burglary Cases

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Stafford Township Police Department has arrested Gerardo Antonio Hernandez-Martinez, 24, in connection with a series of burglaries and thefts in the township. The arrest followed multiple reports…

New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Police Blotter

Wildwood Crest Police Welcomes New Officers, Celebrates Top Graduate

WILDWOOD CREST, NJ – The Wildwood Crest Police Department proudly announced the addition of three new full-time officers to its ranks. Patrol Officers Robert Ferguson, Logan Burke, and Christopher Johnson have successfully…

Community News

Montvale Resident Charged for Cybercrimes Involving Juveniles

MONTVALE, NJ – Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella has announced the arrest of Robert Setnitzky, a 61-year-old resident of Montvale, NJ. Setnitzky, currently incarcerated at Northern State Prison, faces charges for possessing…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Garfield Man Arrested for Armed Robbery and Assault in Little Ferry

LITTLE FERRY, NJ – Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella, in collaboration with Chief Jason Love of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and Chief James Walters of the Little Ferry Police Department, has…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Two Suspects Sought in Bronx Armed Robbery

NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is requesting public assistance to identify two individuals involved in a robbery. The incident occurred on Thursday, December 21 at around…

New York City News·New York News·Police Blotter

Heavy Wind and Flood Watch Issued for Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD – The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch and Wind Advisory for Baltimore City, warning of potential heavy rain and strong winds. The advisory includes predictions of southeast…

Baltimore News·Weather Reports and News

Alabama Inmate Families Allege Missing Organs in Deceased Relatives

ALABAMA – In recent developments concerning Alabama’s correctional system, families of two deceased inmates have raised alarming allegations about the handling of their loved ones’ bodies. The families claim the bodies were…

Police Blotter

Palm Beach and Miami Police Work Together in Felony Vehicle Recovery

WESTLAKE, FL — In a coordinated effort, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) and Miami Gardens Police Department (MGPD) successfully located and recovered a 2010 silver Honda Accord, a vehicle involved in…

Florida News·Police Blotter

Bellwood Antis School Officials Charged for Failing to Protect Students from Sexual Abuse

HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced charges against two Bellwood Antis School District officials for their failure to protect students in light of sexual assault allegations against a junior high…

Pennsylvania News·Police Blotter

St. James Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for Murder of Estranged Wife

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the sentencing of Michael Owen, a 30-year-old from St. James, to 25 years to life in prison. Owen was convicted of…

New York News·Police Blotter

Purse Stealing Teen Arrested In Utica

UTICA, NY — A 17-year-old juvenile was arrested on January 10, 2024, following an investigation into a purse theft and subsequent fraudulent credit card use in Utica. The Utica Police Department began…

New York News·Police Blotter