Large Capacity Firearm Seized in South Boston, One Arrested

SOUTH BOSTON, MA—Early this morning, Boston Police, alongside the FBI, arrested 22-year-old Mohammad Abdi from South Boston on multiple firearm charges following a raid at his residence. The operation, which took place…

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Active House Fire Reported in Syracuse

SYRACUSE, NY—Syracuse Police have reported an active house fire on Maple Street, situated between Paterson Plank Road and Schopmann Drive. The public is urged to avoid the area to facilitate the access…

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Fire Shuts Down Roads in Kearny

KEARNY, NJ – A fire investigation has prompted the closure of several roads in Kearny. Passaic Avenue is closed between Laurel Avenue and South Midland Avenue, and North Midland Avenue is shut…

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Cambridge Home Damaged in Electrical Fire

CAMBRIDGE, MD – A fire occurred at a 1.5-story single-family dwelling on Robbins Street in Cambridge, reported on Wednesday at 1:33 PM. The Rescue Fire Company responded promptly to the blaze, which…

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Dorchester Teen Arrested on Firearm Charges

BOSTON, MA – On Wednesday, members of the Drug Control Unit of District E-18 (Hyde Park) and officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) arrested 18-year-old Yozaxi Peguero of Dorchester on multiple firearm…

Large Brush Fire Extinguished Near New Jersey Turnpike

Secaucus Police Department has announced that a large brush fire near the New Jersey Turnpike marsh area between exits 15X and 16E has been successfully extinguished as of 4:45 PM today. Officers…

Boston Police Arrest Suspect and Recover Firearm Following Shots Fired in Roxbury

Early in the morning on June 20th, 2024, at approximately 1:30 AM, Boston Police District B-2 (Roxbury) officers responded to a call for shots fired at the rear of 58 Circuit Street…

Former Fire Commissioner Sentenced for Falsifying Court Documents in Multi-Million Dollar Claims

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Judah Karkowsky, a former Commissioner of the Woodmere Fire District, has been sentenced to one year in jail for using falsified court documents to file multi-million-dollar claims and regain…

Teen Charged for Multiple Shots Fired Incidents in Utica

UTICA, NY – Police have made progress in addressing a series of related shootings over the past several weeks. Recently, two individuals were apprehended in connection with a shooting on the 1500…

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Gun Owners of America Challenge New Jersey’s Firearms Permit Process

Washington, D.C. — Gun Owners of America (GOA) and the Gun Owners Foundation, in collaboration with the Coalition of New Jersey Firearm Owners, have filed a legal challenge against New Jersey’s stringent…

Government News·New Jersey News

Firearm Stolen from Vehicle in Wilkes-Barre

WILKES-BARRE, PA – A theft from a motor vehicle was reported in Wilkes-Barre, leading to the loss of a firearm. The incident occurred on Lockhart Street just after midnight on June 15,…

Pennsylvania News·Police Blotter

Bensalem Township Council Approves Fire Department Consolidation

BENSALEM, PA – The Bensalem Township Council has approved a resolution to consolidate six volunteer fire departments into a single entity, the Bensalem Volunteer Fire Department. The unanimous decision follows two and…

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Head of Toms River Insurance Brokerage Firm Fired by Township Indicted for Extortion and Racketeering

Corruption rocks Ocean County insurance firm that provides liability insurance for most Ocean County towns TOMS RIVER, NJ—Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick recently announced the termination of the township’s long-term agreement with…

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Multiple Arrests Made in Pittsburgh After Shots Fired

PITTSBURGH, PA – In the early hours of June 17, 2024, detectives from the Pittsburgh Police Violence Prevention Unit made significant arrests following a gunshot incident in the city. The disturbance occurred…

Gunfire Exchange in D.C. Leads to Arrest

Washington, D.C. – An arrest has been made in connection with an assault involving a dangerous weapon. On Saturday, at 2:26 a.m., a group of suspects exited a vehicle and began exchanging…

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Police Arrest Gunman After Shots Fired Near Jersey Shore Area Motel Corridor

ABSECON, NJ — On Thursday night, shortly before 10:30 PM, Absecon Police Department officers were dispatched to a motel corridor along US Route 30 following reports of gunshots. At the scene, they…

Jersey Shore News·New Jersey News

Miss Peaches Inspires Jersey Shore Fire Company to Adopt Gus, The Fire Dog

Deal Police Department Commends Efforts to Support Shelter Animals Deal, NJ – The Deal Police Department has expressed gratitude to notable figures and organizations for their recent contributions to raising awareness about…

Monmouth County News·New Jersey News·Pets and Animals

Cool Off at a Fire Hydrant This Weekend in Newark

NEWARK, NJ—The Newark Fire Division, part of the Department of Public Safety, has announced its Annual Summer Initiative to help residents beat the heat. Starting this Saturday, June 15, fire hydrants will…

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Baltimore Police Find Host of Unusual Weapons on Gunfire Suspect

BALTIMORE, MD—On Monday, June 10, officers and detectives from the Baltimore Police Department’s Northern District swiftly responded to a report of gunfire. After a prompt investigation, authorities located and arrested the suspect…

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Fire Officials Investigating Trash Fire Behind Salisbury Home

SALISBURY, MD—An outdoor fire investigation has been initiated following an incident on Thursday afternoon at 7511 Titleist Drive in Salisbury, Wicomico County. The fire involved a trash pile located behind a residential…