Fake missing child story helps burglary suspect get inside Northeast DC home
Police release surveillance images after homeowner’s property stolen during deception WASHINGTON, D.C. — A burglary suspect used a story about a missing child to gain entry into a Northeast DC home before…
New Jersey ‘Viral Video Racist’ Who Harrassed Black Neighbors Pleads Guilty
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – The case of the “Mount Laurel Racist” has ended, and the man at the center of a viral internet video that went national in 2021 has pleaded guilty…
Newark 4th Precinct Hosts Annual Trunk-or-Treat Event This Halloween
NEWARK, NJ — Community Service Officers K. Eley and T. Frye from the 4th Precinct will host the annual Trunk-or-Treat Event on Tuesday, October 31, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The…
Newark Cops Go Door To Door to Protect Kia, Hyundai Owners from Car Theft
NEWARK, NJ — In response to social media challenges encouraging the theft of Kia and Hyundai vehicles, 4th Precinct Community Service Officers T. Frye and K. Eley engaged in a Community Walk…
New Jersey’s Craft Beer Revolution Hits Roadblock After Phil Murphy Veto
NEWARK, NJ – The growth of craft beer breweries in New Jersey is becoming a notable chapter in the state’s economic story. Leading this trend are local establishments such as Cape May…
Remote Work Opportunities Are a Game Changer for New Jersey Real Estate Market
FREEHOLD, NJ – The shift to remote working continues to leave a significant imprint on New Jersey’s real estate market. A surge in home purchases and rentals outside traditional commercial hubs underlines…
The Edge: Where Upscale Meets Rural Flavor in Jackson Township
JACKSON, NJ – When you think of Jackson Township, you might think of pizzerias and comfort food, but hidden in the rural Pinelands community is a restaurant that would fit right in…
New Jersey’s Rainy Weekend Streak to End on Warm and Sunny Note
TRENTON, NJ – So far this fall, weekends in New Jersey have been a complete washout with multiple consecutive weekends of non-stop rain. That trend ends this weekend, according to the National…
It’s Fall in New Jersey, Should You Prune Your Rose Bushes?
Fall in New Jersey brings a spectrum of colors, chilly weather, and the question of garden care, particularly for roses. Whether you’re an amateur gardener or someone with a seasoned green thumb,…
New Jersey Business Owner Releases ‘Taco Tuesday’ Trademark for All to Enjoy
SOMERS POINT, NJ — A longstanding trademark barrier toppled as Gregory’s Restaurant and Bar relinquished its “Taco Tuesday” trademark registration, effectively freeing the term for public use in New Jersey. The move…
D.C. Man Who Brandished Gun at Chinatown Restaurant Sentenced to Prison
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Julian Wesley Gentry, 33, pleaded guilty to a federal firearms charge related to his possession of a loaded gun on May 1, 2022. U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and…
Iranian Drug Trafficker Tried to Move Heroin Into NYC Through Undercover DEA Agent
NEW YORK, NY – Malek Balouchzehi, also known as “Malek Khan,” was sentenced to 20 years in prison for conspiring to import and distribute heroin in the United States. U.S. District Judge…
Exec Defrauded Air Cargo Business Out of $23 Million
NEW YORK, NY — Robert Schirmer, a senior executive at Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc., pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and honest services fraud. The plea was made…
Maryland Man Who Ran Drug Paraphernalia Store Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion
BALTIMORE, MD — U.S. District Judge George L. Russell, III sentenced Sean Weston, 56, of Windsor Mill, Maryland, to 15 months in federal prison and two years of supervised release. Weston pleaded…
Ohio Man Tried to Burn Down Church for Hosting Drag Shows
CHESTERLAND, OH — Aimenn D. Penny, 20, pleaded guilty yesterday to attempting to burn down the Community Church of Chesterland (CCC) because the church supported the LGBTQI+ community. He was charged with…
Suspect in Bronx Deli Shooting Caught on Camera Facing Federal Charges
BRONX, NY — Miguel Diaz, 40, faces charges of firing a weapon outside a Bronx deli and illegal ammunition possession after a prior felony conviction. Diaz was arrested today and presented before…
Richmond Man Pleads Guilty to Carjacking, Police Chase at Southside Plaza
RICHMOND, VA — Keith Travers, 37, pleaded guilty to carjacking, according to court records. On August 6, 2022, Travers and an accomplice met a victim at Southside Plaza with the pretense of…
New York-Area Urologist Faces Federal Charges for Sexual Abuse of Young Patients
NEW YORK, NY — A Manhattan federal court grand jury has returned a Superseding Indictment against Darius A. Paduch, charging the New York-area urologist with a total of 13 counts related to…
I Stormed the Capitol: Florida Woman Gets Year in Prison
WASHINGTON, DC — A Florida woman received a one-year and a day prison sentence on Monday for her actions during the U.S. Capitol breach on January 6, 2021, which disrupted a joint…
Mom Burned the Apartment Down After Killing Her 6-Year-Old Son
PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA – A 6-year-old boy, identified as Jayveon Pruitt, was found dead with multiple stab wounds in an apartment fire. The incident occurred on October 19, shortly before 8 a.m.,…
Do You Know Them? D.C. Police Trying to Identify Armed Robbery Suspects
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington, D.C. Metro Police Department is asking for help identifying individuals responsible for a knife-point robbery in Northwest D.C. The incident took place on October 10th around 4:30…
