Illinois Convicted Sex Offender Caught Luring Child in New York

DUTCHES COUNTY, NY – Derek Hasselbrink, also known as “Derek Spear,” a 48-year-old convicted sex offender from Quincy, Illinois, was arrested this on charges of enticing a minor to engage in unlawful…

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Whale Found Deceased off New Jersey Coast

DELAWARE BAY, NJ – A deceased humpback whale was discovered floating in the Delaware Bay off New Jersey on Tuesday. The presence of the whale was promptly reported, although the National Oceanic…

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Schenectady Man Admits to Illegally Purchasing Shotgun Used in Temple Shooting

ALBANY, NY—Andrew Miller, 38, from Schenectady, New York, has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to illegally purchase a shotgun, which was later used in a shooting incident outside Temple Israel. The…

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Former Massachusetts State Senator and Sister Charged with Federal Crimes

BOSTON, MA—The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts announced today the unsealing of an indictment charging former State Senator Dean Tran and his sister, Tuyet T. Martin, with multiple counts including obstruction of…

Large Capacity Firearm Seized in South Boston, One Arrested

SOUTH BOSTON, MA—Early this morning, Boston Police, alongside the FBI, arrested 22-year-old Mohammad Abdi from South Boston on multiple firearm charges following a raid at his residence. The operation, which took place…

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Members of Cybercrime Group ‘FIN9’ Charged for Attacks on U.S. Companies

Newark, NJ – An indictment unsealed today charged four Vietnamese nationals for their roles in a series of cyberattacks on U.S. companies, causing over $71 million in losses, announced U.S. Attorney Philip…

Navy Vet Exonerated of Rape and Murder of Boy After 44 Years in Prison

RICHMOND, VA – Marvin Grimm, who spent 44 years in prison for the abduction, murder, and rape of a 3-year-old boy in 1975, has been exonerated by the Virginia Court of Appeals.…

Former North Braddock Cop Charged in Drug Trafficking and Corruption Case

HARRISBURG, PA—Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the arrest of former North Braddock police officer Craig Gibson on charges of drug trafficking and providing confidential law enforcement information to a drug trafficker. The…

Syracuse Police Homicide Unit Solver 95% of Cases in 2023

SYRACUSE, NY — Today, the Syracuse Police Department proudly acknowledged the exceptional performance of its Homicide Unit throughout 2023. The unit achieved a remarkable 95% solve rate for homicide cases, significantly surpassing…

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Alleged “Lookout” in Whitey Bulger Killing Sentenced to Time Served

WEST VIRGINIA – Sean McKinnon, implicated as the alleged “lookout” in the 2018 killing of infamous Boston gangster and FBI informant James “Whitey” Bulger, has been sentenced to time served after pleading…

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Head of Toms River Insurance Brokerage Firm Fired by Township Indicted for Extortion and Racketeering

Corruption rocks Ocean County insurance firm that provides liability insurance for most Ocean County towns TOMS RIVER, NJ—Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick recently announced the termination of the township’s long-term agreement with…

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Illegal Immigrant Arrested in Oklahoma for Murder of Maryland Woman

Harford Co., MD – After an extensive 10-month investigation, authorities have made an arrest in the murder of Rachel Morin, who was killed last summer while hiking in Maryland. Harford County Sheriff…

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Former Toms River Township Insurance Broker Indicted As Boss of Corrupt Criminal Enterprise

George Norcross was indicted for racketeering, extortion, coercion, and other criminal acts. TOMS RIVER, NJ—When Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick announced he was terminating the township’s long-term agreement with Connor Strong and…

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Columbus to Celebrate Juneteenth with Community Events

Columbus, OH – Columbus is preparing to commemorate Juneteenth with a series of community events focused on freedom and resilience. Local organizations have planned numerous events to honor the historical significance of…

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Fair Lawn Swears in Chief for a Day

Fair Lawn, NJ – The Fair Lawn Police Department had the honor of swearing in Chief Aarav Karki as Chief for a Day. Chief Karki was welcomed at Memorial Middle School and…

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Bayonne Police Department Welcomes New Officers

Bayonne, NJ – The Bayonne Police Department has officially sworn in a group of new officers. The newly appointed officers include Alan Velasco, Ashleigh Newman, Richard Bukowski, Brian Cotter, Octavio Cordova, Christopher…

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Utica Police Respond to Robbery and Pursue Suspect in Stolen Vehicle

Utica, NY – On June 12, 2024, at approximately 5:00 AM, Utica Police units were dispatched to the 200 block of Genesee St regarding a motor vehicle robbery. Upon arrival, officers spoke…

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Raid on Utica Homes Unravels Large Drug Network

Utica, NY – On June 12, 2024, Utica Police investigators from the Special Investigations Unit concluded an extensive investigation into narcotics sale and distribution following the execution of several search warrants. With…