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Fire Erupts at Hollywood Terr Apartments, Linden Firefighters Contain Blaze

Linden, NJ – At approximately 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Linden Police and Fire units responded to reports of a fire at the Hollywood Terr Apartments on the 600 block of Academy Terr.…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

New Jersey Senate Committee Approves Fire Sprinkler Requirements for Townhouses

The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee has reported favorably on Senate Bill No. 3342, which introduces critical amendments to the fire safety regulations for new townhouses in New Jersey. Initially mandated…

New Jersey News

Former Pennsylania Fire Chief Identified as Victim in Trump Assassination Attempt

BUFFALO TWP, PA – The failed assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania for former President Donald Trump has claimed the life of Corey Comperatore, a former fire chief from Buffalo Township.…

New York News·Police Blotter

Carroll County Man Charged with Arson After Storage Trailer Fire

Carroll County, MD — Deputy State Fire Marshals have charged a 42-year-old Carroll County man with arson following a suspicious fire on Friday. The incident, which occurred at 4:01 PM at 3154…

She’s Terrible: Trump Campaign Fires Salvo at Vice President Harris

The Trump campaign has launched a pointed critique of Vice President Kamala Harris, likening her to President Joe Biden and accusing her of various policy failures and radical positions. The statement covers…

Politics

Centralia Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Drug Distribution, Firearm Possession, and Witness Tampering

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. — A federal judge in southern Illinois has sentenced De’Andre Owens, a 37-year-old man from Centralia, to 30 years in prison for his involvement in drug distribution, unlawful…

Deadly Fire Claims Man’s Life in Northern York County Mobile Home

YORK, PA—A devastating fire at Meadow Run Mobile Home Park resulted in the death of a local resident early Wednesday morning. The Northern York County Regional Police Department reported to the scene…

Suspect Arrested in Roxbury for Firearms Violations Following Shot Spotter Activation

BOSTON, MA—The Boston Police Department has announced the arrest of 22-year-old Nyshiem Shaw of West Roxbury, following a Shot Spotter activation that detected gunfire in Roxbury. The Youth Violence Strike Force made…

Fire Closes Central Atlantic City Streets, Assistance Available for Affected Residents

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – A house fire in Atlantic City closed streets from Texas Avenue to Mississippi Avenue between Arctic Avenue and Pacific Avenue, on Thursday. Residents were urged to avoid the…

Atlantic County News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Road Rage on I-64 Ends With Gunfire, One Injured

NORFOLK, VA—A road rage incident involving gunfire occurred on Thursday evening near the Norfolk/Hampton line at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. According to the Virginia State Police, the incident happened when a passenger…

Police Blotter·Virginia News

Lakewood Firefighters Prepare for Hi-Rise Firefighting

LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Fire Department recently completed a high-rise operations training session at a construction site located at 1600 Avenue of the States, Lakewood. This training was aimed at enhancing…

Community News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

Juvenile Injured in Kitchen Fire in Hurlock

HURLOCK, MD – On Wednesday afternoon, a grease fire in a Hurlock residence resulted in severe injuries to a juvenile. The incident occurred at 4:37 PM at a one-story, wood frame house…

Monmouth County Man Receives 10-Year Sentence for Drug and Firearms Charges

TRENTON, N.J. – Dywann Pugh, 44, from Asbury Park, New Jersey, was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for his involvement in drug distribution and firearms offenses. The sentencing took place…

Portable Toilet Fire in Crisfield Under Investigation

Crisfield, MD — On the evening of July 10, 2024, a fire broke out at a portable toilet located at 26827 Old State Road in Crisfield, Somerset County. The incident, reported at…

Maryland News

Hagerstown Man Sentenced to Life Plus 15 Years for Attempted Murder and Firearm Charges

Frederick, MD — Lookman-Khalil Abolajo Bello was sentenced to life plus 15 years in the Department of Corrections for attempted first-degree murder and multiple firearm-related charges. The sentence was handed down by…

Brick Township’s SummerFest Features Garden State Radio and Fireworks

BRICK, NJ – The SummerFest Concert Series, sponsored by Pine Belt Cars, is set to entertain locals with a performance from Garden State Radio on Thursday, July 11. This free event will…

Ocean County News·What to do: Upcoming Events

Four Arrested in Armed Robbery of Fireworks Stand in Crofton

Crofton, MD – Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the armed robbery of the Gorilla Fireworks stand on Crain Highway North. On July 6 at approximately 9:00 p.m., officers responded…

Police Blotter·Maryland News

Home Struck By Gunfire in Severn

Severn, MD – Western District detectives are investigating a non-contact shooting that resulted in property damage in the 1500 block of Provincial Lane. On July 5 at approximately 9:45 p.m., officers responded…