CBP at JFK ‘Bags’ Smuggler
JAMAICA, N.Y. — A traveler had more than clothes in his suitcase when he arrived at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. Fortunately, U. S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers…
Phil Murphy says he was the clear winner in last night’s Republican debate
Governor Phil Murphy blasted his Republican opponents Tuesday night after listening to Conservative Hirsh Singh and Republican establishment candidate Jack Ciattarelli spar in their first debate. The debate was full of barbs…
Richmond Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Trafficking
RICHMOND, Va. – A Richmond man who was convicted by a federal jury in March was sentenced yesterday to 12 years in prison for distributing fentanyl in the Mosby Court neighborhood. According…
Former Member of New Bedford Chapter of Latin Kings Sentenced for Racketeering Conspiracy
BOSTON – A former probationary member of the New Bedford Chapter of the Massachusetts Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings) was sentenced today on racketeering charges. Emanuel Lopez-Velez, a/k/a “King…
Ali Alaheri charged for trying to burn down Jewish Yeshiva, vandalizing church in Brooklyn
A criminal complaint has been filed in federal court in Brooklyn charging Ali Alaheri with setting fire to a yeshiva and synagogue in Brooklyn on May 19, 2021. Alaheri was arrested in…
Feds say New Jersey burglary crew targeted Asians in NJ, PA
NEWARK, N.J. – Eight members of an interstate burglary crew were charged for their roles in a conspiracy that targeted homeowners of Asian descent for residential burglaries, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A.…
Bike rider shot multiple times in Rockdale County
Rockdale Co., GA – Police are investigating the attempted homicide of a 32-year-old Rockdale County man who was gunned down while riding his bike along Salem Road today. Police say the incident…
Police Chief speaks out after Minneapolis gunfight strikes 8, kills 2
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – At 1:59 AM, Saturday morning, officers from the Minneapolis Police Department were working downtown for the evening bar close. Officers in the area of the 300 block of N…
Paterson Drug Dealer Admits to dealing Fentanyl
NEWARK, N.J. – A Passaic County, New Jersey, man today admitted distributing fentanyl, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Maurice Tisdale, 28, of Paterson, New Jersey, pleaded guilty before U.S. District…
Killer charged for 7-11 murder of Katherine Montenegro
Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri reported today that an investigation by the Mercer County Homicide Task Force has led to the arrest of a Ewing man for last week’s murder of…
Ignoring hazardous warnings, five rescued from rip currents in Seaside Heights on Sunday
The signs at every beach entry point say “No Swimming” and “No Lifeguard on Duty” and the waters off the beach in Seaside Heights were particularly rough this weekend. That didn’t stop…
Jamaican drug smuggler caught with gun, weed, coke at JFK Airport
JAMAICA, N.Y. — A traveler had more than clothes in his suitcase when he arrived at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. Fortunately, U. S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers…
Essex county drug dealer charged for illegal gun, dealing
NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County, New Jersey, man was charged in connection with possessing a firearm, several rounds of ammunition, as well as controlled substances with the intent to distribute, Acting…
Hostage taker shot dead by D.C. police after attempting to flee scene, pointing gun
WASHINGTON, DC – Agents from the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Internal Affairs Bureau are investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred on Monday, May 24, 2021, in the 1300 block of Alabama…
Columbus Police release video of February street shooting, murder
COLUMBUS, OH – Columbus Police have releasd the video of a cold blooded murder that took place on the streets of Columbus this past winter hoping to solve the crime. On Thursday,…
County officials tell residents to stop calling 9-1-1 for cicadas
UNION COUNTY, GA – Union County officials are telling residents to stop calling 9-1-1 over swarms of cicadas because there’s nothing they can do about it. The cicada swarms can also be…
Mobile kitchen trailer coming to the Jersey Shore to help families in need
The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) today highlighted the award of $69,760 in federal Community Services Block Grant funding to O.C.E.A.N., Inc., which used the money to purchase a mobile…
Yankees make bang, bang, bang triple play against White Sox
The New York Yankees have been on fire lately and the Chicago White Sox were the latest victims to be on the receiving end of it. On Friday, the Yankees pulled of…
94-year-old Korean War veteran awarded Medal of Honor 71 years later
Seventy years ago, on a frozen hilltop deep in what is now North Korea, a young First Lieutenant bravely, out of West Point — and barely out of West Point — acted…
Panera Bread is changing how it does business in 2021. Here’s what’s happening
Panera, a leader and innovator in the fast-casual restaurant segment, today unveiled its next-generation Panera bakery-cafe restaurant design. As the brand that introduced fast casual to the industry, Panera is redefining its…