Teen’s death inside Mattapan home now ruled homicide
Boston police name 18-year-old victim while detectives seek answers BOSTON, Mass. — An 18-year-old Boston woman found shot to death inside a Mattapan home has been identified after the medical examiner ruled…
Multiple defendants prosecuted on federal firearms, drug charges
SAVANNAH, GA: Six people have been indicted in the Southern District of Georgia on felony charges including illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or…
Man Convicted in $67M “Doctor Chase” Genetic Testing Fraud Scheme
A federal jury in Fort Pierce, Florida, convicted a Florida man on Oct. 6 for his role in a scheme to defraud Medicare of over $67 million by tricking physicians into authorizing…
Undocumented alien and former Marietta teaching assistant have been sentenced to prison for firearms trafficking
ATLANTA – A previously deported undocumented alien with a violent criminal history, and a former school paraprofessional who fatally abandoned a dog in a hot car while straw purchasing firearms, have been…
Man Sentenced in El Paso for Trafficking Meth into U.S. from Mexico
EL PASO, Texas – A Mexican national was sentenced in a federal court in El Paso to 70 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of…
Bradenton Felon Sentenced To Four Years For Firearms Trafficking
Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Virginia Hernandez Covington has sentenced Kranston Algeno Rolle (33, Bradenton) to four years in federal prison for firearms trafficking. Rolle had pleaded guilty on June 14,…
Does Phil Murphy Get Points Back For Recognizing Columbus Day, Italian Heritage?
TRENTON, NJ – When it comes to Columbus Day or Indigenous People’s Day, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is caught between a rock and a hard place. New Jersey has a large…
Know Your New Jersey Slang – Here Are Some Words and Accents Unique to the Garden State
TRENTON, NJ – Language, much like culture, evolves with time and location. New Jersey, a diverse and dynamic state, has given rise to a selection of unique slang terms that locals and…
Why Are So Many People Leaving New Jersey?
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey is losing people. That state has had a decrease in overall population in recent years, but that decrease could have been worse if not for the COVID-19…
The Tragic Story of Pedals, New Jersey’s Walking Black Bear
OAK RIDGE, NJ – It’s the annual black bear hunt in New Jersey and there are no bears in the state more famous than Pedals, the black bear who captivated millions in…
Rockland County Law Enforcement on Alert After Attack on Israel
ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – The Rockland County District Attorney’s Office expressed their deep condolences for the victims of a recent alarming attack in Israel, including those injured, abducted, and everyone impacted by…
Newark IHOP Employee Thwarts Robbery, Suspect Sought
NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé is appealing to the public for help in identifying a suspect captured in the provided image, who allegedly attempted to steal money from…
Elderly Woman with Dementia Missing in Barnegat
BARNEGAT, NJ – The Barnegat Police Department has released a public advisory seeking assistance in finding Sheila Best, a 65-year-old resident originally from Asbury Park. Sheila, who recently moved to Barnegat two…
Traffic Alert: Crash Reported in North Dover
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office has issued an alert advising residents and commuters to steer clear of the intersection at New Hampshire Ave and Old Freehold Rd in…
15-Year-Old Shot in Broad Daylight by Multiple Gunmen in Jamaica, Queens
NEW YORK, NY – A 15-year-old boy was shot in a hail of gunfire Monday afternoon by multiple gunmen in Jamaica, Queens. The New York City Police Department is now asking the…
12-Year-Old Girl Attacked by Unknown Man in Brooklyn Heights
NEW YORK CITY, NY – A 12-year-old girl was violently shoved into a metal storefront gate last month and injured by an unknown adult male. Today, the New York City Police Department…
Suspect Wanted for Sexual Attack in Brooklyn
NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is requesting help from the public to identify an individual connected to a sexual abuse incident in Prospect Heights. On Wednesday,…
Industries That Once Powered New Jersey’s Financial Growth Are Now Relics of the Past
New Jersey, often called the “Garden State,” has a rich industrial history that has undergone significant transformations over the years. While the state is known for its thriving pharmaceutical, telecommunications, and other…
Phil Murphy’s Clean Energy Agenda Gets Major Financial Boost from Federal Tax Dollars
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is aiming for a carbon-free electrical grid and a total ban on the sale of gasoline-powered consumer vehicles by 2035 and he’s getting a…
As Construction Begins on Phil Murphy’s Wind Farms, Public Support Drops in New Poll
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – As construction of onshore facilities to support New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s massive wind energy ambitions off the New Jersey coast, a new poll shows public support for…
There are Spiders on Donuts at Dunkin Across New Jersey
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Dunkin Donuts in the tri-state area are warning customers today. You’re going to find some spiders on donuts for the next few weeks. Dunkin’ is set to delight its…
