Officers hear gunfire then find wounded man on Baltimore street

Officers heard shots ring out in the early morning hours before discovering a man suffering from a gunshot wound Baltimore, MD — A burst of gunfire shattered the early morning quiet on…

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DNA Match Leads to Stamford Gun Arrest as Detectives Seize Firearms With Altered Serial Number

A DNA investigation tied a Stamford man to two illegally possessed firearms, including a handgun with an obliterated serial number, leading to his arrest after detectives tracked him to a Connecticut jail.…

Connecticut News

Atlantic County Sheriff’s Officers Demoted, Fired Following Misconduct Investigations

Three Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office officers faced major disciplinary action, including two terminations and one demotion, following investigations involving sexual misconduct, criminal charges, and conduct unbecoming, according to state records. The Atlantic…

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Toms River Mayor Wins Fight to Save America’s 250th Anniversary Fireworks Show

Mayor Dan Rodrick pressured council members to reconsider their vote to cancel the town’s 250th Independence Day celebration, confirming the township’s June 30 celebration honoring America’s 250th anniversary will proceed despite efforts…

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Jackson Police Sergeant Fired After Submitting False Overtime Reports, State Records Show

A Jackson Township police sergeant was terminated after an investigation found he submitted multiple inaccurate reports seeking overtime compensation through a grant-funded program. A former Jackson Township police sergeant was fired after…

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Seaside Heights Boardwalk Fire Doused Before Major Damage After Cigarette Ignites Debris

Quick action by firefighters stopped a small fire beneath the Seaside Heights boardwalk before wind and dry conditions could fuel a larger blaze. A discarded cigarette sparked a fire beneath the Seaside…

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Toms River Fire Department Silent on “White Power” Call to “Shoot All Jews” Emergency Radio Broadcast

An audio recording obtained through a public records request is being swept under the rug after a voice on a Toms River fire dispatch channel made an antisemitic statement before being told…

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ICE Agent Struck by Car in New Jersey; Shots Fired

A federal immigration agent was reportedly struck by a fleeing vehicle and discharged a firearm during an attempted apprehension in Manahawkin, authorities said. A federal immigration enforcement operation in Stafford Township led…

Five Towns NJ News·Government News·Jersey Shore News·Ocean County News

Queens Apartment Fire Injures 13, Draws 300 FDNY Firefighters to Five-Alarm Blaze

A fast-moving fire tore through a seven-story apartment building in Queens, sending 13 people to hospitals and prompting a massive five-alarm response. Thirteen people were injured after a fire broke out Saturday…

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Brush Fire Reported Behind Bayville AutoZone Along Route 9

Firefighters responded to a smoldering brush fire reported behind the AutoZone store on Atlantic City Boulevard in Bayville. BAYVILLE, N.J. — Emergency crews were dispatched to a brush fire Sunday behind the…

Police Blotter·Ocean County News

Prosecutors say 15-year-old opened fire on NYPD officers

Prosecutors say a 15-year-old allegedly fired multiple shots at a vehicle carrying two New York City police officers in the Rockaways QUEENS, N.Y. — A 15-year-old boy has been charged with attempted…

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Toddler wounded as gunman opens fire inside DC apartment complex

Security camera captured the suspect after gunfire inside a Benning Road apartment complex left a toddler injured, police say WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 2-year-old boy was hospitalized after being struck by gunfire…

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Toms River’s Summer Beach Concerts and Fireworks: The Complete Schedule

From beachside fireworks to high-energy tribute bands, Toms River is once again turning Shelter Cove Beach into one of the Jersey Shore’s premier summer destinations. TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Summer at the…

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NJ Morning Traffic Report: Overturned Tractor-Trailer, Vehicle Fire Snarl Friday Commute

Drivers faced delays across North and Central Jersey Friday morning as an overturned tractor-trailer, vehicle fire, gas main break and multiple congestion hotspots slowed travel. NEW JERSEY — Friday’s morning commute is…

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Toms River Council Votes Against Fireworks for America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration

America is about to celebrate its 250th anniversary this summer and cities across America are planning celebrations from one day spectacles to summer long celebrations. In Toms River, the Toms River council…

Two Women Wounded in Wilkinsburg Shooting as Gunfire Erupts Near Police Investigation

Two women were injured in a shooting in Wilkinsburg before additional gunfire broke out nearby while officers processed the scene, according to Allegheny County Police. WILKINSBURG, Pa. — Two women were hospitalized…

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Massive Queens loft fire draws nearly 200 FDNY responders and injures 3 firefighters

Heavy flames tore through an artist-in-residence building in Queens, prompting a third-alarm response and a lengthy firefight QUEENS, N.Y. — A large fire tore through an artist-in-residence loft building in Queens on…

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Officers hear gunfire then find wounded man in North Baltimore

A routine patrol turned into a shooting investigation after officers followed the sound of gunfire and discovered a victim nearby BALTIMORE, Md. — What began as a routine patrol in North Baltimore…