Facebook Marketplace meetup turns into armed ambush with gunfire sheriff says

A planned online sale ended with suspects opening fire as victims fled, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — What began as a Facebook Marketplace sale ended in…

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NYC Facebook Deal Goes Bad: Armed Robbery and Carjacking in Brooklyn

Police are searching for four suspects accused of robbing a man at gunpoint and stealing his 2024 Chrysler Pacifica during an online sales meeting in Brooklyn. Brooklyn, NY – The NYPD is…

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Facebook Marketplace purchase leads to unauthorized bank transactions in Stafford County

A Virginia resident shopping on Facebook Marketplace discovered their bank account had been hit with unauthorized charges after making an online purchase, deputies said. STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — A Facebook Marketplace purchase…

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Facebook Marketplace scam busted after stolen dirt bikes and ATVs recovered in Boston area raids

Police say suspects used fake checks to steal off-road vehicles before investigators tracked the operation to homes in Dorchester and Dedham BOSTON, Mass. — A joint investigation into fraudulent Facebook Marketplace vehicle…

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Assault Charges Against New Jersey Veteran Who Defended His Home and Family from Unhinged Facebook Agitator Dismissed

Beachwood, N.J. — A municipal judge dismissed a simple assault charge Tuesday against retired U.S. Army Master Sgt. Dan Leonard after prosecutors reviewed video evidence tied to a confrontation outside Leonard’s Beachwood…

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New Jersey Judge Charges Veteran for Assault After Defending His Wife and Children From Man Who Drove 45 Miles to Fight Him Over Facebook Post

Only in New Jersey, folks. A man involved in a recent and unrelated domestic violence incident who drove 45 miles to confront a U.S. Army combat veteran at his home over a…

Trenton man admits to killing 9-year-old girl during shooting tied to Facebook dispute

Trenton, NJ – A New Jersey man has admitted he fatally shot a 9-year-old girl playing outside her home after opening fire at an intended target during a dispute that began on…

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Maryland AG warns of rising investment scams on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp

Officials say “pump and dump” and AI-driven fraud schemes are targeting victims through social media ads. Baltimore, MD – Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown is warning residents about a surge in sophisticated…

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Police Say No Nude Child in Woods at Howell School as Incident Misreported on Facebook

Officials say a widely shared claim about an unclothed child in a wooded area is inaccurate, clarifying what officers actually found during a response. Howell, NJ – The Howell Township Police Department…

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Police Report: Facebook Scanner News Operator Had Alleged ‘Hit List’ When He Showed Up for Fight With U.S. Army Veteran

Authorities say a New Jersey blogger showed up at a veteran’s home over social media posts, sparking a physical confrontation captured on a Ring camera. Beachwood, NJ – A confrontation between a…

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Facebook Marketplace sale leads to arrest

Gaithersburg organizer accused of stealing from clients homes GAITHERSBURG, MD – A Gaithersburg man hired to organize homes is now accused of stealing jewelry, clothing, cash and gift cards from a client…

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Toms River MUA Commissioner Phil Brilliant recovers from failed recall petition drive.

Transparency: Anti-Rodrick Facebook Movement is Funded by “The Mo Hill Gang”

Toms River, NJ – If you’re on Facebook these days, you might have seen a few pages dedicated to making Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick look bad. While these pages claim they…

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Facebook “plates” craze turns home kitchens into underground restaurants across New Jersey

Toms River, NJ – Local restaurants who depend on Door Dash and Uber Eats are facing a growing new competitor, Facebook Eats. Unlike the two commercial food delivery services, Facebook Plates allows…

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Monmouth County Sheriff Faces Civil Rights Lawsuit for Allegedly Banning Woman from Facebook Page

FREEHOLD, NJ – A Monmouth County resident has filed a civil rights lawsuit against Sheriff Shaun Golden and the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office, alleging her critical comments on the agency’s official Facebook…

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Boston man arrested after stolen skis spotted for sale on Facebook Marketplace

BOSTON, MA – A Dorchester man was arrested Thursday evening after police recovered a pair of stolen skis that were listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace, according to the Boston Police Department.…

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False post-Christmas mall stabbing report sparks debate over Facebook ‘scanner news’ culture in New Jersey

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Shoppers at the Ocean County Mall were sent into a panic the day after Christmas when local Facebook “scanner news” pages reported that a stabbing had occurred inside…

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Police warn of armed robberies tied to Facebook Marketplace shoe sales in Morgan Park

CHICAGO, ILL. – Chicago police are alerting residents to a series of armed robberies in the Morgan Park neighborhood, where suspects arranged fake online sales of Nike and Jordan sneakers before robbing…

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Chris Pollak still blames political rivals for Facebook ban, but here’s why he was really kicked off social media

Jackson, NJ, NJ – Chris Pollak, a local political hopeful known for his vigilante-style persona “The Dark Guardian,” has accused “the local political machine” of conspiring to silence him online. Pollak told…

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Facebook tip leads police to stolen dirt bikes in Morganville

Marlboro police recover stolen dirt bikes after online tip MARLBORO, N.J. – A Pennsylvania man scrolling through Facebook Marketplace helped police in New Jersey recover multiple stolen dirt bikes linked to a…

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NJ prosecutor suspended over Facebook post mocking Charlie Kirk assassination

Elizabeth, NJ – A Union County assistant prosecutor has been suspended after posting a mocking remark on Facebook about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. “Charlie Kirk was shot. Hmmm… thoughts…

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