Armed carjacking suspects, ages 12 to 16, arrested in D.C. and Maryland

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Four juveniles have been arrested in connection with an armed carjacking that took place in Northeast D.C. late last year, authorities announced Wednesday. On December 22, at approximately 8:58…

Delaware House advances bill requiring parental consent for minors seeking abortion

DOVER, DE — The Delaware House of Representatives has advanced a bill that would require minors under the age of 16 to obtain parental consent before undergoing an abortion, except in cases…

North Carolina man arrested on child exploitation charges in joint operation

BURNSVILLE, N.C. — A 67-year-old Spruce Pine man was arrested Thursday morning in a joint operation involving local and federal law enforcement on child exploitation charges, authorities said. Paul David Dover was…

Washington, D.C. man wins $100,000 Maryland Lottery prize with lucky Pick 5 numbers

BALTIMORE, Md. — A Washington, D.C. man turned a routine stop for gas and candy into a $100,000 Maryland Lottery win, thanks to a set of numbers inspired by a passing license…

48 indicted in New Jersey cockfighting ring bust

MAYS LANDING, N.J. – A grand jury in Atlantic County indicted 48 individuals Wednesday in connection with an illegal cockfighting operation, authorities said. An investigation led by Det. Mark Kienzle of the…

60-year-old man killed in head-on crash in Selbyville

SELBYVILLE, Del. — A 60-year-old man was killed in a head-on crash Wednesday afternoon after his Jeep Gladiator veered into oncoming traffic on Hudson Road, Delaware State Police said. The crash occurred…

Delaware State Police Apprehend Suspect After Multi-Jurisdictional Pursuit

Delaware State Police Apprehend Suspect After Multi-Jurisdictional Pursuit **Frederica, DE** - Delaware State Police arrested Thomas Casey, a 22-year-old from West Chester, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday following a pursuit involving several jurisdictions. On…

Georgetown driver faces seventh DUI charge after late-night crash

Delaware State Police Arrest Man for Seventh DUI After Crash **Dover, DE** - Delaware State Police have arrested Luis Rivera, 52, of Georgetown, Delaware, for his seventh DUI offense following a crash…

Fire damages Toms River mobile home; all pets rescued

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A fire broke out early Thursday morning at a mobile home on Aviary Way, prompting a multi-department response and resulting in significant damage to the structure. Fire crews…

How Volunteers use Toms River Fire Department experience to launch careers in emergency services

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — While volunteer firefighting is unpaid, many who serve at the Toms River Fire Department have used the experience to launch careers in emergency services. Some professions, like emergency…

Beloved Delaware officer and Special Olympics advocate dies suddenly, leaving community in mourning

DOVER, DE – The Delaware law enforcement community is grieving the sudden and unexpected passing of Senior Corporal Barry Wheatley, a respected officer and passionate community advocate who died Tuesday evening. SCpl.…

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Toms River Mourns Loss of Former Mayor

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Robert Toscan, a former mayor of Dover Township, now known as Toms River, has died at the age of 87, local officials announced. Toscan passed away on Monday,…

Delaware Woman Charged in Road Rage Assault

Woman Charged in Road Rage Assault **Dover, DE** - The Delaware State Police have arrested Zoey Hickman, a 24-year-old woman from Magnolia, on charges of felony assault following a road rage incident…

Armed robbery at Towne Point Apartments under investigation

DOVER, Del. — The Dover Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that took place early Sunday morning at Towne Point Apartments. Officers responded at approximately 5:19 a.m. after receiving a report…

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of northern New Jersey

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for portions of northern and northwestern New Jersey, including Morris, northeastern Hunterdon, east-central Warren, and northwestern Somerset counties.…

Boil water advisory issued after water main break in Parsippany

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Water Department has issued a boil water advisory for residents in the South Powder Mill section following a water main break on Old Dover Road. The…

New Jersey politician charged with criminal coercion over alleged threats to liquor store’s license

DOVER, N.J. — Sergio Rodriguez, a member of the Dover Town Council, has been charged with fourth-degree criminal coercion after allegedly using his position as a public official to intimidate a liquor…

New Jersey traffic update: Morning crashes and construction slow commutes

TRENTON, N.J. — Morning commuters in New Jersey are facing several delays as crashes, emergency construction, and lane closures create significant disruptions across key highways. As of 8:18 a.m., a crash on…

Wall Township police report arrests for DWI, drug possession, and more over busy holiday week

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Wall Township police arrested multiple individuals this past week on charges ranging from driving while intoxicated (DWI) to defiant trespass, according to department reports spanning December 23 to…

Feds Invoked No Drone Zone at Army-Navy, Why Not New Jersey Until Somebody Figures Out What’s Going On?

LANDOVER, Md. — Federal authorities enforced a strict no-drone policy during Saturday’s Army-Navy football game at Northwest Stadium, instituting a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) to protect the airspace around the venue. The…

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