Maryland Lottery second-chance winner claims $75,000 prize in Upper Marlboro
UPPER MARLBORO, MD – A Prince George’s County woman who nearly dismissed a call from lottery officials is now celebrating a $75,000 windfall after being selected in a second-chance promotion tied to…
Hackensack narcotics probe leads to arrest, drug lab seizure in New Milford apartment
Hackensack, NJ – A monthslong narcotics investigation culminated Tuesday with the arrest of a New Milford man and the seizure of drugs, cash, and what officials described as a drug processing operation…
Federal immigration arrest in New Jersey follows release of Cuban national with prior convictions
ICE arrests Cuban national in New Jersey after prison release, citing prior convictions Newark, NJ – A Cuban national with a final order of removal was taken into custody in New Jersey…
Myrtle Beach police respond to weapon discharge on South Kings Highway
Reports of gunfire drew officers to a busy stretch of South Kings Highway, prompting a heightened police presence as investigators work to determine what happened. Myrtle Beach, SC– Officers were dispatched Wednesday…
Uniontown roommate accused of trying to drown children, push 5-year-old from window
A mother returned home to a scene inside her Uniontown apartment that police say escalated into an attempted assault involving her two young sons and a trusted roommate. Uniontown, PA – A…
Brooklyn hate crime indictment: man accused in subway assault, robbery
A Jewish rider was punched repeatedly and robbed during a morning commute, prosecutors say. Brooklyn, NY– A 20-year-old Brooklyn man has been indicted on multiple hate crime charges following what prosecutors describe…
Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi, names Todd Blanche as acting chief
A sudden leadership shakeup at the Justice Department shifts power to the deputy attorney general amid praise for the outgoing chief. Washington, D.C. – President Donald J. Trump announced he has removed…
Cumberland police serve summons, make two arrests in separate April 1 incidents
Multiple charges filed after separate encounters across Cumberland on Wednesday evening. Cumberland, MD – A series of unrelated incidents across Cumberland on Wednesday led to one summons and two arrests, according to…
Boston police arrest suspect accused of stealing packages from UPS deliveries in South End
Packages were scattered across a Back Street alley as officers closed in on a suspect accused of trailing a delivery truck and taking items moments after they were dropped off. Boston, MA…
Brick Boulevard southbound shut in Brick Township after crash damages utility pole
Brick Township, NJ – A key stretch of Brick Boulevard is closed Friday morning as crews work to repair a utility pole damaged in a crash, disrupting traffic through one of the…
Florida woman accused of arson after argument sets Homosassa home ablaze
A domestic dispute escalated into a house fire that displaced a family and led to an arson arrest, officials said. Homosassa, FL – Flames tore through a home in the 4900 block…
Baltimore 91-year-old wins $50K lottery prize, plans community donations
Decades-long Maryland Lottery player hits biggest win with scratch-off ticket BALTIMORE, Md. – A 91-year-old Baltimore woman who has spent decades playing Maryland Lottery scratch-offs is celebrating her largest win yet after…
Loose pit bull mix found in Hackensack prompts police search for owner
Hackensack officers say dog discovered near Summit Avenue without ID tag HACKENSACK, N.J. – A gray-and-white pit bull mix was found roaming a Hackensack neighborhood Friday, prompting a public call from police…
Dead humpback whale found at Sandy Hook as offshore wind work resumes
Advocacy group questions timing as officials investigate cause of death Sandy Hook, NJ – A dead humpback whale washed ashore at Sandy Hook Wednesday morning, prompting an investigation and renewed public debate…
Friday commuter report: New Jersey delays and backups on major highways
Lincoln Tunnel backups, Fairview fire shutdown, and Turnpike congestion impact drivers North Jersey – A series of traffic incidents and heavy commuter volume caused widespread delays across North Jersey and into New…
New Jersey special education teacher was high in class and arrested for child neglect
Bergen County prosecutor says teacher accused of neglect involving minors Hackensack, NJ – A Nutley woman working in an educational role has been charged with child neglect following an investigation into alleged…
Brick police training to bring daytime gunfire sounds to Ridge Road area
Residents advised not to be alarmed as spring firearms training begins May 12 Brick Township, NJ – Residents in parts of Brick Township may hear the sound of gunfire during daytime hours…
Sherrill says New Jersey’s vote by mail system works and she’s keeping it the way it is
Governor says federal involvement threatens state control of elections and voter access Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill is pushing back against former President Donald Trump over mail-in voting, saying…
Duck Off? Police Department Dashboard Duck Enforcement Post Catches Jeep Owners Off Guard
Satirical police release warns Jeep owners over rubber ducks in mock safety law Park Ridge, NJ – A widely shared announcement claiming New Jersey drivers could be fined for displaying rubber ducks…
Bayonne shooting tied to prior robbery as police uncover linked kidnapping case
Bayonne police connect March 28 shooting to robbery, arrests in separate kidnapping Bayonne, NJ – A shooting in Bayonne late last month has been linked to an earlier robbery and a subsequent…
Lucky ticket sold on Fifth Avenue nets big payout
Manhattan Fifth Avenue shop sells Take 5 ticket worth $18,030.50 Manhattan, NY — A lottery ticket purchased inside a Fifth Avenue retail location has turned into an $18,030.50 prize following a recent…
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