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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…

Fuel stop turns into $100K Powerball payday in Syracuse

Power Play ticket doubles lottery prize SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A Powerball ticket worth $100,000 was sold at A L T Fuel & Food in Syracuse for the Monday, Aug. 3 drawing. According to the New York Lottery, the winning ticket…

Home invasion leads to stolen SUV and credit card spree in Silver Spring

Police release images of two suspects caught on surveillance SILVER SPRING, Md. — Montgomery County detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying two men accused of breaking into a Silver Spring…

Shooting victim arrested after police identify suspected gunman in Virginia Beach

Police say both men now face felony charges VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A shooting investigation in Virginia Beach has resulted in felony charges against both the suspected gunman and the man who…

Grocery run turns into $100K Powerball score at Long Island Wegmans

Power Play ticket doubles third-tier prize LAKE GROVE, N.Y. — A Powerball ticket worth $100,000 was sold at a Wegmans in Lake Grove for the Monday, Aug. 3 drawing. According to the New York Lottery, the winning Power Play ticket was purchased at Wegmans,…

New Jersey takes on Amazon in blockbuster lawsuit over delivery drivers

State alleges company suppressed wages and blocked competition TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the company of using its dominance over its delivery network to suppress wages, limit competition and impose harsh working…

New York City Public School Teacher Charged with Forcible Touching of Child

NEW YORK, NY – On Thursday, December 28, at 8:30 a.m., an off-duty teacher, an employee of the New York City Department of Education was arrested by officers of the NYPD’s 77th…

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Youth Social Worker Loses Job After Tearing Down Hostage Posters in Brooklyn’s Orthodox Jewish Neighborhood

NEW YORK, NY – A recent incident in Williamsburg, Brooklyn has led to the dismissal of Sarah Daoud, a Chicago-based licensed social worker, from Howard Brown Health. In October, Daoud was filmed…

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New York Police Seek Attacker Who Stabbed Dog 17 Times

FREEPORT, NY — A 2-year-old terrier mix named Cornell, found with at least 17 stab wounds, has sparked a search for the perpetrator responsible for this brutal act. The injured pup was…

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North Plainfield Police Department Reminds of Fireworks Ban During New Year’s Celebration

NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The North Plainfield Police Department (NPPD) issued a reminder to residents ahead of the upcoming holiday, emphasizing that the sale, possession, or use of fireworks is illegal under…

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New Jersey State Police Urge Safe and Responsible Celebrations for New Year

WEST TRENTON, NJ – As New Year’s Eve approaches, the New Jersey State Police are emphasizing the importance of responsible celebrations to ensure public safety. Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, Superintendent of the…

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Atlantic City Police Arrest Man After Tossing Handgun During Chase

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Atlantic City Police Department apprehended a man following a foot pursuit after he discarded a handgun. The incident occurred on December 28 at 9:05 PM in the…

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Police Investigating Park Trash Can Fires as Arson

CUMBERLAND, MD – The Cumberland Police Department has issued a call for assistance in an ongoing investigation. The Western Region Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal is probing a series of…

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Fatal Crash in Lutherville Claims Life of 26-Year-Old

LUTHERVILLE, MD – The Baltimore County Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the area of Interstate 695 and Charles Street in Lutherville on Sunday, December 24, 2023. At…

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Delaware Road Rage Shooting Suspect Identified as Philadelphia Man, Arrested

WILMINGTON, DE – Delaware State Police have identified 21-year-old Nasir Simmons of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the suspect in a road rage shooting incident that took place on I-495 in Wilmington. The event…

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Harford County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New K-9 Member Lambert

HARFORD COUNTY, MD – The Harford County Sheriff’s Office announced the addition of Lambert, a one-year-old Labrador Retriever, to its team. Lambert, paired with Senior Deputy Charlie Holthaus, successfully completed certification in…

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Attempted Robbery in Brooklyn Park Under Investigation

BROOKLYN PARK – An attempted robbery occurred on West Meadow Road near Alley 4 in Brooklyn Park, as reported on December 28, 2023, around 11:55 p.m. The incident involved an adult male…

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Glen Burnie Man Arrested on Weapons Cgarge

GLEN BURNIE, MD – A 35-year-old Glen Burnie resident, Edward Willie Davis, was arrested following a weapons offense on December 28, 2023. Detectives, while patrolling the area of Hidden Brooke Drive and…

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Home Invasion Suspect Identified in Severn

SEVERN, MD – A home invasion robbery occurred on December 28, 2023, at around 6:15 p.m. in the 1100 block of Reece Road in Severn. The incident involved an assailant who attacked…

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Police Investigating Fatal Shooting of D.C. Man in Bowie

BOWIE, MD – The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating a fatal shooting in the unincorporated area of Bowie. The victim has been identified as 37-year-old Timothy Jones…

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13-Year-Old Shot Multiple Times in Landsdowne Shooting

TOWSON, MD – Baltimore County Police are investigating a shooting in Lansdowne that left a 13-year-old male with multiple non-life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred on December 28, just after 5:30 p.m., in…

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Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Elkridge

ELKRIDGE, MD – Howard County Police are conducting an investigation into a fatal collision that occurred in Elkridge early this morning. At around 5:57 a.m. on December 29, a 1992 Ford Explorer,…

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Young Driver Killed in College Park Crash

COLLEGE PARK, MD – The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision that claimed the life of 22-year-old Erik Mechtel from Clarksville. The…

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Suspect in Lawrence Homicide Arrested in Texas

LAWRENCE, MA — A 53-year-old man, Santana Guerrero Temporo, sought in connection with the murder of 21-year-old Diosmary Mejia, was arrested in Texas, as per the announcement made by authorities on Friday,…

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Frederick Police Department Honor Fallen Officer Greg Santangelo

FREDERICK, MD – Today marks the second anniversary of the passing of Officer Greg Santangelo, a respected member of the Frederick Police Department. Officer Santangelo’s dedication to law enforcement and his community…

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Trans Activist Murdered During Dispute in Bel Air

BEL AIR, MD — A confrontation in the parking lot of English Country Manner condominiums escalated to a fatal shooting on Wednesday afternoon, resulting in the death of 57-year-old transgender activist Meghan…

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