Murphy downplays suspicious drone conspiracy claims as New Jersey deploys federal surveillance tech

TRENTON, N.J. — Amid mounting concerns over mysterious drone sightings across New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy announced that the state has deployed advanced federal equipment to monitor and identify unmanned aircraft. The…

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Failed Trump Assassin Facing New Charges for Gravely Injuring Child While Fleeing Scene

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced Wednesday the issuance of an arrest warrant for Ryan Routh on charges of attempted felony murder related to a traffic accident that gravely…

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Department of Defense Dismisses Ocean County Sheriff’s Claim of Drones Trailing U.S. Coast Guard Vessel

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Department of Defense Secretary Josh Kirbyb is pushing back against recent claims of unusual drone activity off the New Jersey coast, saying that sightings are largely misidentified air…

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Governor Murphy Tells New Jersey to ‘Calm Down” Over Drone Sightings

TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday urged residents to remain calm amid reports of drone sightings across New Jersey, emphasizing there is no clear evidence of suspicious activity. “First of…

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Drone sighting reported near New Jersey nuclear power plants, as energy company pleads for no-fly-zone enforcement

SALEM, N.J. — A drone was reportedly spotted flying near the PSE&G nuclear power plants in Salem County on Saturday night, prompting a response from the company and an investigation by authorities.…

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Elon Musk says his AI chat bot Grok can explain New Jersey drone mystery

TRENTON, N.J. — Elon Musk has entered the debate over the mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey, claiming that his AI chatbot, Grok, is capable of explaining the phenomenon. So we took…

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North Carolina man sentenced to 38 months for assaulting officers during Jan. 6 Capitol attack

WASHINGTON — A North Carolina man was sentenced Friday to 38 months in prison for assaulting law enforcement officers and other crimes committed during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S.…

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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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Police Operated Drone Can’t Keep Up With Mysterious Drones Coming from the Ocean, Sheriff Says

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A growing mystery along the Jersey Shore has prompted Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy to launch a new strategy: using his department’s drones to track fleets of unidentifiable…

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New Jersey Sheriff’s Eerie Report: 50 Drones Emerging from the Atlantic, Some Followed U.S. Coast Guard Patrol

Sheriff Mastronardy has described an unnerving encounter that sounds like it’s straight out of a sci-fi thriller. According to his account, 50 drones were spotted emerging from the Atlantic Ocean, with some…

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America’s Drone Dilemma: What New Jersey’s Drone Fiasco is Teaching Our Enemies

When a series of mysterious drone sightings near critical infrastructure in New Jersey caused a frenzy, it wasn’t just Americans watching nervously. Around the world, adversaries like Russia, China, and Iran likely…

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Cinnaminson police address drone sightings, refer investigation to federal authorities

CINNAMINSON, N.J. — Following reports of drone activity over Cinnaminson and other areas of New Jersey, local police have referred the matter to the FBI and New Jersey State Police, authorities said…

Owner of Montgomery County home care agency among 20 charged in multimillion-dollar Medicaid fraud scheme

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The owner of a Bala Cynwyd-based home care agency and 19 others have been charged in a multimillion-dollar Medicaid fraud scheme that allegedly siphoned funds meant for vulnerable individuals,…

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Teaneck police alert public to rise in drone sightings

TEANECK, N.J. — Amid a statewide surge in drone sightings, the Teaneck Police Department is calling on residents to report any suspicious activity involving unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) as authorities continue their…

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Hackensack police urge patience, caution amid spike in drone sightings across New Jersey

HACKENSACK, N.J. — The Hackensack Police Department has issued an advisory to residents following an uptick in drone sightings across the state, urging the public to remain watchful and report any suspicious…

Manchester police address recent drone sightings, urge public not to call 911 to report sightings

MANCHESTER, N.J. — The Manchester Police Department is investigating a series of drone sightings reported in the area, asking residents to avoid dialing 911 for non-emergency concerns regarding the devices. In a…

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Holmdel police address ongoing drone sightings, urge public vigilance

HOLMDEL, N.J. — As reports of unidentified drone sightings continue to surface across Monmouth County, the Holmdel Township Police Department is working with local, state, and federal partners to investigate the activity,…

Phil Murphy Seeks Federal Assistance To Quell Online Rumors and Conspiracy as Drone Sightings Increase

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is urging the Biden administration to dedicate more federal resources to investigating a series of unexplained drone sightings in New Jersey and neighboring states,…

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New Jersey warns firefighters, cops to avoid crashed drones over serious health and safety concerns

TRENTON, N.J. — A newly issued safety bulletin from the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety is advising first responders to maintain caution and distance when encountering downed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs),…

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Ocean County drone command center has become ground zero for alleged offshore “mothership” activity

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department has a command center stationed along the beachfront in Seaside Heights after reporting an unusual wave of drones launching from the ocean and…

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