Essex County Police Blotter: Drug, Assault, Robbery and Weapons Charges Top Latest Jail Bookings
Newark, NJ – The Essex County Jail logged more than 20 new inmate commitments over the past 24 hours, with defendants facing a wide range of criminal allegations including narcotics distribution, aggravated…
Student, teacher injured in fire during Monroe Township Middle School cooking class
MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ – A student and a teacher at Monroe Township Middle School sustained burns after a fire broke out during a cooking class, prompting a temporary evacuation of the school,…
Philadelphia driver, accomplice sentenced in fatal hit-and-run of cyclist
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A Philadelphia jury has convicted two individuals in connection with the 2020 hit-and-run death of 32-year-old cyclist William “Will” Lindsay and an attempted cover-up, the District Attorney’s Office announced.…
Dropkick Murphys Call Republicans ‘Cult Members’, Tell Trump Fans to ‘Shut the f-ck up’
Boston, MA – – The Dropkick Murphys, Boston’s beloved Celtic punk band, ignited a firestorm of cheers and controversy at a recent performance in their hometown, unleashing a blistering tirade against Donald…
Hempstead man indicted on fentanyl distribution, dogfighting, and weapons charges
MINEOLA, NY – A Hempstead man has been indicted on drug trafficking, weapons possession, and animal fighting charges after authorities seized fentanyl-laced pills, a loaded handgun, and seven dogs allegedly used for…
Group of teens robbed at gunpoint near Howell Library
STAFFORD COUNTY, VA – Authorities are searching for three suspects involved in an armed robbery that occurred over the weekend on Plantation Drive, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded…
Arson task force investigating fatal Jersey City fire
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Authorities are investigating a fatal fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon in a second-floor apartment on Van Nostrand Avenue, officials said. The Jersey City Fire Department responded to…
Fact Check: Did Canada Cancel Its Order of US F-35 Jets?
Claim: Canada has canceled its order of F-35 fighter jets from the United States. Date of Fact Check: March 16, 2025, 09:08 AM EDT Verdict: False (as of the current date, based…
New Jersey’s ‘Grotesque’ New Push to Make State Economic Abortion Tourist Capital of the World
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Democrats, led by Governor Phil Murphy, are advancing an ambitious and controversial plan to position the Garden State as a premier destination for abortion services, sparking fierce…
Fort Washington man charged with murdering father before stabbing himself
FORT WASHINGTON, MD – A 22-year-old man has been charged with the murder of his father after authorities say he fatally assaulted him before attempting to take his own life. Prince George’s…
4-year-old boy mauled by dog at Harford County playground
BEL AIR, MD – A 4-year-old boy is recovering after being seriously injured in a dog attack at a local playground, according to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities are actively searching…
Hagerstown Woman Performed Seance As Apartment Complex She Set on Fire Burned
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD – A Hagerstown woman was arrested after investigators determined she intentionally set fire to her apartment before barricading herself inside a rental office, authorities said. Deputy State Fire Marshals…
Tennessee Man Shot by His Dog While in Bed With Woman in Bizarre Bedroom Incident
Memphis, TN – A Memphis man found himself in the hospital this week after an unusual and startling event: his own dog accidentally shot him. The incident, which occurred in the early…
Cold temps, rain storms, heavy winds expected across the Jersey Shore area Sunday night
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A strong cold front will sweep across the region Sunday night, bringing powerful winds, heavy rain, and the potential for severe thunderstorms, according to meteorologists. The system will…
A Fake Dentist Operating out of Illegal Home on Long Island Charged, Police Seeking Additional Victims
BAY SHORE, N.Y. — A fully functioning illegal dental office was discovered inside a Bay Shore home, leading to the arrest of a woman accused of practicing dentistry without a license, police…
Trump Revokes Biden Agenda Order to Push Trans Activism Globally
Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump has terminated a key Biden-era executive action aimed at advancing the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) individuals worldwide, marking a…
Phil Murphy’s Atlantic Shores Wind Farm Permit Sunk ‘Dead and Gone’
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s offshore wind energy project is sinking fast. After major previous setbacks, the project was dealt a death blow this week by the Environmental…
This New Jersey City Has Declared Itself “Palestine of America”
Paterson, New Jersey, has been dubbed the “Palestine of America” by local leaders, reflecting the city’s growing Palestinian and Muslim identity. The proclamation came during a Ramadan kickoff event on February 28th,…
Watch: Video Shows ICE Arrest of Pro-Hamas Agitator Mahmoud Khalil as Wife Weeps
New York, NY – March 15, 2025 – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has released a video capturing the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a prominent pro-Palestinian activist and former Columbia University…
Migrant Woman Previously Deported Caught Dealing Drugs in Philadelphia, Arrested During ICE Operation
PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a Dominican national in Philadelphia who had previously been convicted of drug trafficking and deported, officials announced Thursday. Virginia Basora-Gonzalez, 36, was taken…
Man Shot Multiple Times Inside Vehicle, Killed in Trenton
TRENTON, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Thursday night in Trenton, leaving a 25-year-old man dead, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey. At approximately 9:23 p.m.,…
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