Health Officials Warn of Deadly ‘Gas Station Heroin’ in New Jersey

NEW JERSEY, NJ – The state of New Jersey is experiencing a surge in the use of Tianeptine, commonly known as “gas station heroin,” “Zaza Red,” “Tianaa,” and “Pegasus.” Marketed as a…

Florida Man Arrested for Kidnapping and Assaulting Woman

CAPE CORAL, FL – Jordan Garrett, 30, is facing multiple charges, including kidnapping and sexual battery, after a series of events led to the rescue of a woman he had allegedly held…

Indiana Teen Found Murdered, Neighbor Charged

RUSHVILLE, IN – The search for 17-year-old Valerie Tindall, missing for nearly six months, ended in tragedy as authorities discovered her body buried in a barrel in a neighbor’s yard. Patrick Scott,…

Hamburg Restaurant Owner Pocketed Sales Taxes

HAMBURG, NY – Elder Guadalupe Martinez, a 30-year-old Hamburg resident, admitted to significant financial crimes in Erie County Supreme Court on Thursday. Martinez, who operated the Mexico City restaurant on Camp Road,…

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Amherst Man Sentenced for Assault Child Services Worker During Supervised Visit

AMHERST, NY – Shaland S. Souverain, a 23-year-old resident of Amherst, received a prison sentence on Wednesday for assaulting a Child Protective Services (CPS) employee and custodial interference. State Supreme Court Justice…

Buffalo Man Sentenced to Life for 2021 Murder

BUFFALO, NY – Erie County Court saw the conclusion of a significant murder case on Thursday, with Javair D. Walker, 21, from Buffalo, receiving a 25-years-to-life prison sentence. Erie County Court Judge…

Readout from United States Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez’s Listening Session with New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs

ALBUQUERQUE – Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Aja N. Brooks, Executive Assistant United States Attorney, met with representatives from the New Mexico Coalition of…

Idaho Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

WASHINGTON – An Idaho man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6,…

Serial Armed Robber Sentenced to More than Fifty-Five Years in Federal Prison

A seven-time convicted felon who robbed or attempted to rob employees of Cedar Rapids businesses at gunpoint seven times in a twelve-day period in November 2020 was sentenced today to more than fifty-five…

Sen. Singer Bill to Protect New Jerseyans from Predatory Contactors Advances from Committee

Sen. Robert Singer released a statement today after S-1890 was advanced by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.…

Officials Warn Mysterious Fast-Spreading Dog Illness Sweeping America Can Be Fatal

NEWARK, NJ – The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has warned dog owners across the United States about a mysterious illness affecting canines. This illness, characterized primarily by progressive coughing, has been…

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New Jersey Leads Nation in Home Foreclosures, Twice National Average

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey has a foreclosure crisis and it’s getting worse. In a recent survey, New Jersey was found to have the highest foreclosure rate in the nation at nearly…

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Juvenile Arrested Following Auto Theft and Shooting Incident in Laurel

LAUREL, MD – In a coordinated effort by the Western District and the Criminal Investigation Auto Theft Task Force, a 15-year-old male from District Heights, Maryland, was apprehended on Wednesday, following a…

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Pemberton Township Addresses Missed Trash Collection in Presidential Lakes

PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Thursday, Mayor Jack Tompkins announced immediate actions to address the missed trash collections in the Presidential Lakes community. Reports of uncollected trash on the scheduled day prompted…

Israeli Intelligence Had Hamas Plans A Year Prior To Attack: REPORT

Israeli Intelligence Had Hamas Plans A Year Prior To Attack: REPORT Harold Hutchison on November 30, 2023 Israeli intelligence services obtained plans for the deadly Oct. 7 attack more than a year…

Allentown Man Facing Federal Charges For Armed Robbery Spree

PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Rubiel Perez, 29, of Allentown, Pennsylvania was arrested and charged by Indictment with two counts of Hobbs Act robbery, one count of…

Uniondale Man Receives Maximum Sentence for 2020 Murder of Pregnant Girlfriend

QUEENS, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the sentencing of Goey Charles, 33, of Uniondale, to 25 years to life for the murder of his pregnant girlfriend, Vanessa Pierre, in…

Teen Arrested for Carjacking Incidents in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD – The Baltimore Police Department reported the arrest of a 15-year-old male in connection with an armed carjacking and an attempted armed carjacking on November 28. The series of events…

New Jersey Law Seeks to Divide Veterans by Gender

TRENTON, N.J. – During a session of the Assembly Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, veterans voiced strong opposition to a bill proposing contract preferences for businesses owned by female veterans. Assemblyman Brian…

Theft at Miller’s Ale House: Middletown Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Suspects

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP, NY – The Middletown Township Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying two women suspected of theft at Miller’s Ale House. A few days ago, a diner’s purse was…

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