Berkeley Township man accused of setting fire outside Toms River gym

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A 38-year-old Berkeley Township man is facing serious charges after investigators say he intentionally set fire to the exterior of a Planet Fitness on Route 37 early Sunday…

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Don’t Let the District Numbers Confuse You: Jackson Twp Fire Dist. #3 Provides Clarity Before Feb. 21 Budget Vote

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – In a township that receives fire suppression services from three distinct fire districts (Jackson Twp Fire District #2, #3, and #4), it is inevitable that citizens might be…

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Gunfire from car sparks charges in Virginia Beach

Shots fired arrest follows ballistic link in Virginia Beach case VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – A gunfire incident reported months ago from a moving vehicle has now resulted in felony and misdemeanor charges…

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Jackson mayor under fire after using township-paid attorney to handle private lawsuit

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer Kuhn is facing questions after retaining township-paid planning board attorney Robert Shea to represent her private real estate company in an ongoing civil lawsuit…

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Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Station Disbanded as Districts Calls for Millions in New Spending

Whitesville, NJ – After nearly a century of service, the Whitesville Volunteer Fire Company has ceased operations, ending a chapter of local firefighting history and marking a full transition to paid career…

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Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn praises the response of local volunteers from Hatzolah, Chaverim, and Jackson EMS.

Mayor Kuhn Praises Chaverim, Hatzolah, EMS for Fire Support Response at Jackson Apartment Blaze

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – After a fire broke out at a vacant under-construction apartment building at the Club at Jackson Twenty-one, Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn and the township council praised the efforts…

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Drug bust in West Philadelphia leads to multiple charges and seizure of seven firearms

Seven guns seized in West Philly drug crackdown PHILADELPHIA, PA – A months-long investigation into reported drug activity along a West Philadelphia commercial corridor culminated in arrests, multiple felony charges, and the…

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Bill would allow fundraising on certain state highways for fire departments, EMS, and nonprofits

ALBANY, NY – Assemblymember William Magnarelli has introduced Assembly Bill A08399, which would permit volunteer fire companies, ambulance services, and nonprofit organizations to solicit donations on low-speed state highways outside of cities…

New York News

Electrical failure blamed for Nanticoke house fire that killed family pets

NANTICOKE, MD – An accidental electrical failure sparked a fire that destroyed a Wicomico County home Saturday afternoon, leaving one resident displaced and killing several family pets, according to the Maryland State…

Maryland News

Weed shop goes up in smoke as fire injures two firefighters in Irvington

IRVINGTON, NJ – A late-night blaze tore through a cannabis dispensary in Essex County, leaving two firefighters injured and a commercial building heavily damaged after flames erupted inside the store’s second-floor location…

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Firefighters battle late-night blaze in Barnegat Light, prevent home from burning

BARNEGAT LIGHT, NJ – A detached garage fire kept firefighters busy late Sunday night in Barnegat Light, but quick action by crews prevented the flames from spreading into the nearby home despite…

Ocean County News

Bensalem house fire leads to 40 year sentence

Michigan man gets decades in prison for Bensalem arson attack Bensalem, PA – A quiet Bucks County neighborhood was shattered before dawn when a house on Merganser Way erupted in flames, and…

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Florida man indicted on federal drug and firearm charges in Pensacola

PENSACOLA, FL – A DeFuniak Springs man is facing multiple federal charges after a grand jury indicted him for alleged drug trafficking and firearm offenses as part of a nationwide Justice Department…

Florida News

Jackson Fire Department Seeks 45% Tax Hike at February Election

Jackson, NJ – Jackson voters will have to decide on February 21st whether or not they will approve a 45% tax hike for Fire District No. 2 to the tune of a…

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Veteran firefighter lost in Camden marina ice tragedy

CAMDEN, NJ – A veteran firefighter with decades of service died Thursday after plunging through ice and becoming trapped beneath the water at a marina along the Camden Waterfront, city officials confirmed.…

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Fire engulfs backyard kennel as crews rescue two dogs in Manchester

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Firefighters rushed into action Tuesday night after a reported large open burn in a residential yard escalated into a dangerous fire involving an outdoor dog kennel in the…

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Virginia’s New Gun Bill Requires the Confiscation of Firearms and Imposes Criminal Penalties on Transfers

Virginia gun rights uproar: Delegate warns new bill would criminalize gun sales and ownership over time Richmond, VA – A fiery debate inside the Virginia House of Delegates this week set off…

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Man fires at detectives in Glenarden before dramatic arrest

GLENARDEN, MD – A man was taken into custody after allegedly opening fire on an unmarked police vehicle during a tense encounter Wednesday night in a residential area of Prince George’s County,…

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Fire destroys South Main Street building in Akron, demolition underway

AKRON, OH – A late-night fire tore through a commercial building on South Main Street Tuesday, leaving behind heavy damage and forcing city officials to order an immediate demolition of the structure.…

Ohio News

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Child injured after gun accidentally fires inside Maryland elementary school classroom

PASADENA, MD – A classroom at Freetown Elementary School turned into a scene of chaos Monday morning after a student accidentally discharged a firearm, injuring his own hand while surrounded by classmates.…

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