New Jersey Senators Booker, Helmy Introduce Bill to Provide Free Cancer Screenings for Firefighters

TRENTON, NJ — Senators George Helmy (D-NJ) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced legislation on Thursday aimed at providing critical healthcare to America’s firefighters. The Firefighter Investments to Recognize Exposure to Cancer Act…

Juvenile Fire Play Causes $150,000 Damage in Hebron House Fire

HEBRON, Md. — A structure fire early Wednesday morning caused significant damage to a two-story, wood-framed, single-family home in Hebron, Wicomico County. No injuries were reported. The fire, which occurred at 512…

Police Blotter·Maryland News

Don’t Call 911 Unless There is an Emergency, There is a Wildfire in Berkeley and They Know About it

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A wildfire burning in the Fishers Pit area of Berkeley Township has scorched 150 acres, with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service reporting 20% containment as of Tuesday morning.…

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What’s on Fire? Residents in Ocean County Report Smoke Conditions Overnight

TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you live in the Central Ocean County area, you might have gone to bed smelling smoke, or perhaps waking up to the scent of smoke from a…

New Jersey News·Ocean County News

15-year-old arrested with loaded firearm in Dorchester, police say

BOSTON — A 15-year-old male was arrested on Saturday evening in Dorchester after officers recovered a loaded firearm, according to the Boston Police Department. Officers assigned to District C-11 were attending an…

Massachusetts News

Early morning house fire in Cherry Hill quickly extinguished, officials

CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Fire and EMS units responded to an early morning house fire on Sunday, where Cherry Hill Police officers were already evacuating residents, according to the Cherry Hill Fire…

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Alleged 18th Street gang affiliate sentenced for unlawful firearm possession

WASHINGTON — A 27-year-old man from El Salvador was sentenced Friday to 22 months in prison for illegally possessing and discharging a firearm in Washington, D.C., in 2023, authorities said. Erik Antonio…

Baltimore man sentenced for firearm possession in school zone, illegal firearm possession

BALTIMORE — A Baltimore man was sentenced Thursday to eight years in federal prison for possessing a firearm in a school zone and being a felon in possession of a firearm, according…

Maryland News·Baltimore News

North Jersey Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years for Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Firearms Offenses

NEWARK, N.J. — An Essex County man was sentenced to 143 months in prison for possessing large quantities of fentanyl and cocaine, as well as multiple firearms, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger…

New Jersey News

Woman Shot After Fight Between Two Men in NYC Ends in Gunfire

BRONX, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with an assault that left two people injured in the Bronx…

New York City News

Fire Damages Garage and Vehicles in Salisbury, No Injuries Reported

SALISBURY, Md. — A structure fire early Friday morning caused significant damage to a garage and nearby vehicles in Salisbury, according to local authorities. The fire occurred at 142 Harford Road at…

Maryland News

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Oven fire damages home in Berkeley Township

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Firefighters responded to a home on Maracaibo Place on August 2 after a report of an oven fire, according to Berkeley Township Police. Patrolman James Tillett arrived to…

Police Blotter

Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention emphasizes importance of home escape plans

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — As the fall season begins and families prepare for back-to-school routines, the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention is reminding residents of the critical need for a well-practiced…

Ocean County News·Toms River News

Toms River Marina Garage Damaged by Fire

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Firefighters from multiple Toms River fire companies responded to a structure fire at a repair garage located at 120 Kettle Creek Road in the Silverton section of the…

Toms River News

Gunfire Erupts in Quiet Affluent Jersey Shore Community in Overnight Police Involved Shooting

RUMSON, N.J. — The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating a police-involved shooting that occurred early this morning in Rumson, Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Friday. A 27-year-old male from Newark was…

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Breaking: Akron Police and Fire Departments Evacuate Area Due to Chemical Fire

AKRON, OH – The Akron Police Department and Akron Fire Department are evacuating residents and businesses within a half-mile radius of a commercial fire at 1081 Rosemary Blvd. The fire, which broke…

Community News·Ohio News·Police Blotter

Teen Fatally Shot While Trying to Break Up Fight at Bonfire Party in Fredericksburg

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — A 19-year-old man was shot and killed while attempting to break up a fight at a bonfire party over the weekend, leading to the arrest of an 18-year-old suspect,…

Virginia News

Newburgh Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Illegal Firearm Discharge

NEWBURGH, N.Y. — Frank Baltimore, 36, of Newburgh, was sentenced to 13 years in prison on Tuesday following his conviction for criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, according to…

Man Arrested on U.S. Route 30 After Foot Chase, Firearm Recovered

ABSECON, N.J. — A man was arrested Wednesday afternoon following a foot chase along U.S. Route 30 after being stopped by police for improperly crossing the highway, according to the Absecon Police…

Morning fire in Philadelphia declared arson by officials

PHILADELPHIA — An early morning fire that broke out in the rear garage of a private residence in the city’s 15th District has been determined to be an act of arson, according…

Philadelphia News·Police Blotter

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