South Carolina office furniture company accused of dodging customs duties through double-invoicing scheme

CHARLESTON, S.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a civil complaint against Global Office Furniture, LLC (GOF) and its owner, Malcom E. Smith, alleging that the Myrtle Beach-based company defrauded…

Five Mississippi men sentenced for multi-year illegal deer hunting operation in Illinois

BENTON, IL — Five men from Mississippi were sentenced in federal court for using spotlights to illegally hunt white-tailed deer across multiple counties in southern Illinois, then transporting the animals across state…

Bars from a prison jail cast a shadow on the floro.

El Salvadoran national pleads guilty to illegal reentry after murder-related felony conviction

GREENBELT, Md. — A 33-year-old El Salvadoran national has pleaded guilty to illegally reentering the United States following a prior felony conviction tied to a first-degree murder case, federal officials announced Thursday.…

Alleged smuggler known as ‘Monstro’ indicted in El Paso on federal charges

EL PASO, Texas — A Mexican national accused of coordinating human smuggling operations across West Texas and New Mexico was indicted Wednesday by a federal grand jury in El Paso. Manuel Alejandro…

Toms River sinkhole repaired, access to municipal pool and rec department restored

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A large sinkhole that disrupted traffic and access to several streets in the Snug Harbor area has been repaired, restoring entry to the Toms River Municipal Pool and…

1,300 Criminals Arrested in Texas Migrant Sweep

HOUSTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 1,361 individuals with criminal records in the Houston area during June as part of a targeted immigration enforcement initiative focused on public safety,…

Twenty Arrested in New Jersey ICE Immigration Enforcement Operation

NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 20 individuals last Monday during a joint worksite inspection at a warehouse facility in Edison, according to a statement from ICE. The enforcement…

Puerto Rican man sentenced to 10 years for trafficking 25 kilos of cocaine by jet ski

ST. THOMAS, USVI – A Puerto Rican man has been sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison for his role in a 25-kilogram cocaine trafficking operation that used jet skis…

Watch: Big cat spotted on house cam raises concerns for Rochester area

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – State environmental officials are investigating reports of a large feline roaming within city limits after a Rochester homeowner’s security camera recorded what appears to be a mountain lion early…

Watch: Gunfire erupts near New Jersey Boardwalk causing panic and fear

A 17-year-old male from Pennsauken was arrested Saturday in connection with a shooting that occurred in the early morning hours on the Wildwood boardwalk, authorities said. At approximately 1:00 a.m. on Saturday,…

New Jersey State Troopers rescue dog from tidal current in Elizabeth marina

Two New Jersey State Troopers pulled a distressed dog from the waters of the Arthur Kill on Sunday morning after spotting the animal struggling against a strong current near the Elizabeth Marina.…

‘Tiger King’ figure Doc Antle sentenced to 12 months for wildlife trafficking and laundering smuggling funds

Bhagavan “Doc” Antle, a zoo operator from Myrtle Beach who appeared in a Netflix documentary, was sentenced Thursday to 12 months in prison after pleading guilty to a federal conspiracy involving endangered…

Driver hits ICE protesters in North Bergen street clash, faces assault charges

A woman is facing multiple charges after she struck several demonstrators with her vehicle during a midday protest near the border of Hudson and Bergen counties, authorities said. The incident occurred around…

Toms River Homeless Group Behind Parking Garage Shelter Scour the Woods for New Clients

TOMS RIVER — Days after officials cleared homeless individuals from a downtown parking garage and placed them in housing, a local nonprofit resumed efforts to locate unsheltered residents elsewhere in the area.…

Sign welcoming visitors to Berkeley Township in South Seaside Park, some 45 minutes from town hall.

Supreme Court Allows South Seaside Park to Leave Berkeley and Merge with Neighbor to the North

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a lower court ruling allowing the barrier island community of South Seaside Park to deannex from Berkeley Township and annex to…

Feds Raid North Jersey Liquor Warehouse, Twenty Detained

EDISON, N.J. — Federal immigration agents detained 20 people during a raid Tuesday at the Alba Wine & Spirits warehouse in Edison, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed. The operation, conducted…

Democrat Mikie Sherrill Shocked After Young Girl Asks For Elephant at the Jersey Shore: A Good Choice

Sherrill surprised by elephant request at boardwalk stand, jokes go viral online SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill was met with an unexpected moment on the Jersey Shore boardwalk…

Range Rover stolen from Avalon driveway as police investigate caught-on-camera theft

AVALON, N.J. — A black 2024 Range Rover was stolen Thursday evening from the 4300 block of Fourth Avenue, prompting an investigation by Avalon Police. Authorities said they were notified around 6:30…

Honduran dreamer sentenced to 10 years for leading violent international alien smuggling ring

DEL RIO, Texas — A Honduran man unlawfully residing in the U.S. has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for operating a major alien smuggling network that moved thousands of…

Baltimore police ask public to ID man in homicide footage

BALTIMORE, MD — Detectives are requesting assistance in identifying individuals captured on video in connection with a December homicide in the city’s Southwest District. On December 16 at approximately 6:06 p.m., 61-year-old…

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