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Four Charged in North Jersey Double Homicide

North Arlington, NJ – Four people have been arrested in connection with a double homicide that left two men dead following a shooting in North Arlington, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella. Charged in the investigation are Leibys A.…

Six-figure Lottery prize lands in Jefferson County

Infinite Jackpot game delivers six-figure prize JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. — A Pennsylvania Lottery online player from Jefferson County has won a jackpot worth more than $141,000 while playing an online instant game. The Pennsylvania Lottery announced that the player won…

Taser sparks brazen Dick’s Sporting Goods robbery in Glen Burnie

Employee backed away after suspect activated stun gun GLEN BURNIE, Md. — Two men are being sought after one of them activated a Taser while stealing merchandise from a Glen Burnie Dick’s…

Flushing store cashes winning TAKE 5 ticket worth more than $32K

Top-prize ticket sold in Monday evening drawing FLUSHING, N.Y. — A New York Lottery TAKE 5 ticket worth $32,362.50 was sold at a Flushing retailer for the Monday evening drawing. According to…

Smoke pours through Astor Place after MTA work train erupts in flames

Subway fire injures 12 and forces passenger train evacuation NEW YORK, N.Y. — A pre-dawn fire aboard an MTA work train filled the Astor Place subway station with heavy smoke Tuesday, forcing firefighters to evacuate a passenger train and leaving 12 people injured. The…

Deli stop delivers $100K Powerball payoff on Long Island

Power Play ticket sold in Shirley SHIRLEY, N.Y. — A Powerball ticket worth $100,000 was sold at Jacks Spot Deli & Lotto in Shirley for the Monday, Aug. 3 drawing. According to the New York Lottery, the winning ticket was purchased at 534 William…

Moped Riders Sought in String of NYC Robberies

NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking public assistance to identify suspects involved in a pattern of robberies across the city, all linked by the use…

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$25,000 Reward Offered in Newark Imam’s Fatal Shooting Investigation

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Essex County Sheriff’s Crime Stoppers Program is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the fatal shooting…

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New Jersey Democrats Panicking Over Immigration Crisis They Supported Until Now

TRENTON, NJ – Senator Holly Schepisi (R-39) today criticized the Murphy administration and Democrats for prioritizing undocumented migrants over New Jersey residents amid escalating issues stemming from New York City’s migrant crisis.…

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New Jersey Dems Push Bill to Allow Doulas in ‘Birthing Centers’ and Hospitals

TRENTON, NJ — The Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee has moved forward with a bill aimed at enhancing maternal health care in New Jersey. The legislation, sponsored by Senate…

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Woman Attacked and Robbed in Monrovia

MARTIN COUNTY, FL — Detectives are requesting public assistance following the violent attack of a woman in the New Monrovia community early this morning. The victim’s distinctive bag, featuring a pink “Bahamas”…

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Carjacking Suspect Arrested After Chase and Crash in Volusia County

VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL — This afternoon, Volusia Sheriff’s deputies assisted the Ormond Beach Police Department following a carjacking at a gas station located at 1520 N. U.S. 1. The suspect commandeered the…

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Pet Caretakers Stole $100,000 in Jewelry from Client

EVESHAM, NJ — On December 15, Evesham Police responded to a burglary report in the 30 block of Old Republic Lane, involving the theft of jewelry worth approximately $100,000. The homeowner reported…

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Fugitive Wanted for Killing Grandmother and 1-Year-Old Child Armed and Dangerous in Allentown

ALLENTOWN, PA — The Allentown Police Department is searching for Gabriel Cartagena, 43, in connection with the shooting deaths of a 1-year-old child and a grandmother. District Attorney Gavin Holihan announced charges…

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Abandoned Car Found at Baltimore Gas Station Had Empty Booze Bottle, AR-15

BALTIMORE, MD — On Jan. 4, detectives noticed an unattended car with Pennsylvania plates at the Marathon Gas Station in the Northwestern District around 4 a.m. The car had an almost-empty liquor…

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New Jersey Seeks to Expand Free School Lunch Program

TRENTON, NJ — The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has advanced a bill sponsored by Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz, aiming to expand the availability of free school meals. This legislation…

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Hunterdon County Officials Warn Residents of Rising Internet and Phone Scams

HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ — Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson and Sheriff Frederick. W. Brown are raising awareness among residents about the increasing prevalence of internet and phone scams. The FBI has reported phishing…

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Ocean City Police Seek Assistance in Locating Missing Dog

OCEAN CITY, MD — The Ocean City Police Department’s Animal Control unit is seeking public assistance in finding a missing dog named James. James, a 2.5-year-old German shepherd/Basset Hound mix, went missing…

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Newark High School Receives Hoax Threat, Prompting Swift Police Response

NEWARK, DE — On Thursday, January 4, at approximately 1:10 P.M., Newark Police were alerted to a potential threat at Newark High School. A caller claimed they were outside the school, intending…

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Shots Fired In Lancaster, No one Injured

LANCASTER, PA – Lancaster City Bureau of Police responded to a gunfire incident on Wednesday, around 3:18 PM. The event took place in the 600 block of East Chestnut Street. Officers found…

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Slate Belt Regional Police Arrest Suspect in Domestic Dispute Case

PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA – On Monday, Slate Belt Regional Police arrested Dylan J. Weis in relation to a domestic dispute incident. Weis was apprehended without incident and transported to Northampton County Prison.…

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New Windsor Men Arrested in Narcotics and Weapons Case

NEW WINDSOR, NY – Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler and Town of New Windsor Police Chief Daniel Valeri announced the arrests of Steven Gordon, 58, and John Maines, 66, following…

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Juvenile Arrested for Firearm Possession at Boston School

BOSTON, MA – A 15-year-old male student was arrested by the Boston Police Department’s District D-4 officers on Wednesday, for illegal firearm possession. The incident occurred at approximately 11:40 AM near 150…

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West Chester Man Arrested After Biting Emergency Responders

WEST CHESTER, PA – On Tuesday, December 26, at around 8:15 PM, West Chester Police officers responded to a medical incident on the 300 block of W Chestnut St. Brian Thompson Jr.,…

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Woman Wanted in Brutal Nightclub Stabbing Incident

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Southwest Detective Division is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an aggravated assault and stabbing. The incident occurred outside “Studio 7 Lounge” at 200 S.…

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Lititz Police Warn of Phone Scam Impersonating Officers

LITITZ, PA – On Wednesday, the Lititz Borough Police Department (LBPD) issued a warning about a phone scam. Scammers spoofed the LBPD’s phone number, impersonating officers and demanding money from victims for…

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