America’s First Black Female Air Force Officer, 86, Lives in New Jersey

EVESHAM, NJ – Sandra Ortega, the first Black woman to achieve the rank of 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force, currently resides in New Jersey. Ortega was a senior at Morgan…

North Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Counterfeit Currency Conspiracy

BECKLEY, W.Va. –Xavier Sanders, 24, of Charlotte, North Carolina, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit an offense against the United States. Sanders admitted to his role in a conspiracy to create…

Shootout in Rowan County Leads to Multiple Charges

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. – A shootout on Tuesday afternoon left vehicles and apartments damaged in Rowan County. The incident, involving an AK-47 style rifle, took place at 4:34 p.m. at the Woodland…

Pittsburgh Woman Charged in Fatal Shooting During Domestic Dispute

PITTSBURGH, PA — A domestic dispute in Pittsburgh’s East Hills neighborhood turned deadly on Saturday morning, resulting in the death of a woman. Charlotte Rashae Hill, aged 55, faces charges including criminal…

North Carolina Couple Murder, Child Abuse Charges in Infant Girl’s Death

CANDLER, NC — Nickolas Shane Stephenson, 34, and Diandra Fuhr-Farlow, 29, are in custody facing first-degree murder and intentional child abuse charges after the death of their 2-month-old daughter, Riley Leshae Hannah…

Former NASCAR Team Owner Is Indicted On Federal Charges

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Federal charges have been filed against a former NASCAR team owner, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. A Charlotte grand jury returned…

Hoax Calls Continue to Interfere with Coast Guard Operations in Maine

The U.S. Coast Guard Investigative Service is urging the public to assist in identifying an individual who made multiple hoax distress calls within two days. The individual’s actions could lead to federal…

19-Year-Old Charged for Stolen Vehicle

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA – A collaborative effort between the Albemarle County Police Department Criminal Investigations Division and the Augusta County Sheriff’s Department has led to the arrest of a suspect in connection…

Shooting at PNC Music Pavilion Leaves Woman Injured, Vehicles Damaged

CHARLOTTE, NC – A shooting occurred near the PNC Music Pavilion, leading to a woman being critically injured inside her vehicle. The event happened at 12:04 a.m. on Sunday, within the parking…

New York State Police Issue AMBER Alert for Abducted 9-Year-Old Near Moreau Lake State Park

GANSEVOORT, NY — The New York State Police have activated an AMBER Alert following the abduction of a 9-year-old girl near Moreau Lake State Park at approximately 6:45 PM on September 30.…

Missing Child Alert: Nine-Year-Old Last Seen at Moreau Lake State Park

MOREAU, NY – Nine-year-old Charlotte Sena disappeared from Moreau Lake State Park yesterday evening at approximately 6:15 p.m. Charlotte Sena is described as 5’1 and weighing 90 pounds, with dirty blonde shoulder-length…

Proud Boys Making Presence Known in Ocean County, Recruiting Posters

BEACHWOOD, NJ – Residents in Ocean County have reported several sightings in recent weeks of Proud Boys recruitment stickers popping up. The right-wing organization’s presence in Ocean County has been visible for…

Two Juveniles Arrested for Instagram Shoe Sale Armed Robbery in Laurel

LAUREL, MD – On September 16 at approximately 11:00 a.m., officers responded to a robbery report in the 100 block of Charlotte Drive. The victim had posted pictures of shoes for sale…

‘Can’t Make This Stuff Up’: GOP Sen Rips Biden Energy Secretary’s Troubled EV Road Trip

‘Can’t Make This Stuff Up’: GOP Sen Rips Biden Energy Secretary’s Troubled EV Road Trip Nick Pope on September 12, 2023 Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa ridiculed Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm’s…

Five New Stores Coming to the Ocean County Mall, Here They Are

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Mall is expanding its retail offerings with the addition of five new stores, including JD Sports, Honeygrow, Lovisa, Glitter and Glam, and Co-Cool Smoothie and Bubble…

Maryland Lottery Players Win Over $28.3 Million as Powerball and Mega Millions Jackpots Soar

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – Players across Maryland won more than $28.3 million in the week ending September 3, as the Powerball jackpot surged to $461 million and the Mega Millions jackpot reached $101…

Crisfield Man Found Dead in Vehicle with Gunshot Wounds

CRISFIELD, MD – Kevin Lamont Jackson, a 34-year-old resident of Crisfield, was discovered deceased in a vehicle during the early hours of Sunday. At about 2:30 a.m. on that day, officers from…

83-Year-Old Retired Electrician Hits $117k Lottery Jackpot

CHARLOTTE HALL, MD — An 83-year-old retired electrician, who has long enjoyed playing various Maryland Lottery games, found himself in disbelief after winning a $117,175 progressive jackpot in the FAST PLAY Big…

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Police Shoot and Kill Suspect who Stabbed Cop in Neck

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – An officer-involved shooting on Sunday morning at 327 West Tremont Avenue has left one person dead, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) reported. The department responded to a domestic disturbance…

34-Year-Old Found Dead in Crisfield

CRISFIELD, MD – The Maryland State Police are actively investigating the death of Kevin Lamont Jackson, 34, of Crisfield, Maryland. The cause and manner of death are still to be determined and…

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