Ohio Mom Gets Life in Prison for Murder of Son

Reynoldsburg, OH – A 45-year-old mother, Laquandra Williams, has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 18 years for the murder of her 21-year-old son, Jahaad Hughes.…

Swift Response to Carbon Monoxide Leak at Yerwood Center

STAMFORD, CT – A carbon monoxide incident at the Yerwood Center prompted an urgent response from the Stamford Fire Department on August 1. The emergency call led to the dispatch of Engine…

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Stamford Police and Federal Agencies Arrest Suspected Narcotics Dealer

STAMFORD, CT—A significant narcotics investigation by the Stamford Police Department (SPD) Narcotics & Organized Crime Unit, in collaboration with the DEA-Bridgeport Residence Office and other federal and local agencies, has resulted in…

Jury Convicts New Jersey Man Who Used Murder Victim’s Credit Card to Order Pizza After

Lindenwold Man Convicted in Mount Laurel Hotel Murder MOUNT HOLLY, NJ—After killing another person in cold blood, a New Jersey man used the dead man’s credit cards to satisfy his craving for…

Ohio Man Who Killed Young Woman Before Her Wedding Promises Alibi

HAMILTON, OH – John Carter, a 35-year-old man charged with the murder of his fiancee, Katelyn Markham, 12 years ago, will present an alibi defense at his trial next month, according to…

New Bern Man Wins $120,000 Cash 5 Jackpot

NEW BERN, NC – Marvin Thomas of New Bern struck it lucky with a $1 Cash 5 ticket, winning a $120,000 jackpot on Sunday night. Thomas purchased his winning ticket from Fairfield…

Bellwood Man Charged with Aggravated Battery and Home Invasion

CHICAGO, IL—Kendrick McGregor, 33, has been arrested and charged with serious offenses following a coordinated operation by the Great Lakes Regional Task Force and the Chicago Police Department. McGregor was apprehended on…

Pizzeria Workers Pull Victim from Fire in Connecticut

Norwalk, CT – A person burned during a blaze in Fairfield County was rescued by good Samaritans who work at a nearby restaurant. The incident occurred in Norwalk on Friday, April 26,…

Elderly Connecticut Man Charged with Assault After Attacking Young Woman, Neighbor

Shelton, CT – A Fairfield County man was charged with sexual assault after allegedly attacking his neighbor during a visit regarding a package on Wednesday, April 24. According to Det. Richard Bango…

Teen Killed, Four Injured in Tolland County Crash

Willington, CT -A teenager was killed and four others were hospitalized in an overnight single-vehicle crash. The incident occurred around 10:15 p.m. on Saturday in Tolland County. A 2007 Subaru Legacy carrying…

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Connecticut driver assaults officers after pursuit and crash

A wrong-way driver in Connecticut led police on a brief pursuit before crashing into two other cars, injuring a driver, and subsequently assaulting two officers. The incident occurred in Fairfield County around…

Police Officer and 46 Dogs Rescued From Fire at K9 Hotel

A police officer suffered smoke inhalation, and 46 dogs were rescued from a boarding facility during a fire at an industrial complex in Essex County late Saturday night. Authorities reported the incident…

Blue City School Asks Governor To Send In National Guard To Tame Student Violence, Drug Use

Blue City School Asks Governor To Send In National Guard To Tame Student Violence, Drug Use Harold Hutchison on February 19, 2024 Officials at a high school near Boston have asked Democratic…

South Jersey Man Faces Animal Cruelty Charges for Starving Four Pit Bulls

Salem, NJ – A man from Salem County has been charged with animal cruelty after authorities discovered four starving and neglected pit bulls last week. New Jersey State Police were called to…

These Fantastic Local Breweries Are Keeping New Jersey’s Craft Beer Industry In the Game

New Jersey’s beer brewing history is rich and diverse, with a landscape dotted by breweries that have garnered acclaim and a dedicated following. From coastal Cape May to the bustling hubs of…

Essex County Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty in $4.4 Million IRS Fraud Scheme

NEWARK, N.J. – In a significant development in a financial fraud case, Omar Khater, a 33-year-old Fairfield, New Jersey tax preparer, has pleaded guilty to charges of defrauding the Internal Revenue Service…

Mercy House of Newark Archdiocese Brings Joy with Record-Breaking Christmas Toy Giveaway

NEWARK, N.J. – In an extraordinary display of holiday spirit, The Mercy House, operated by the Archdiocese of Newark, achieved a new milestone in its mission of kindness. This year, its Christmas…

Border Patrol Thwarts Coordinated 4-Vehicle Border Rush in Hodgdon, Maine

HODGDON, MAINE – On November 21, 2023, Border Patrol apprehended 20 Romanian nationals in Hodgdon, Maine after four vehicles were observed crossing the international boundary from Canada into the United States. Agents were…

Federal Jury Finds 2 Members of Violent Bridgeport Gang Guilty of Racketeering Offenses

A federal jury in Bridgeport has found JOSHUA GILBERT, also known as “Lor Heavy,” 22, and LORENZO CARTER, also known as “Zo,” 29, guilty of racketeering offenses related to their involvement in…

TAKE 5 $17K Winning Tickets Sold in the Bronx and Utica

BRONX, NY & UTICA, NY – The New York Lottery’s TAKE 5 evening drawing on Halloween has resulted in two top-prize winning tickets, both valued at $17,751.50. The lucky tickets were sold…

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