Utica man charged with kidnapping after 20-hour standoff with police

UTICA, NY — A 55-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including kidnapping, after a 20-hour standoff with police at a high-rise apartment building that began on December 26 and ended peacefully the…

$1.3 million Cash 5 jackpot ticket sold in Pike County

MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — A Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket worth more than $1.3 million was sold in Pike County for the Pennsylvania Lottery’s November 8 drawing, marking one of the largest…

Waterford woman wins $50K on scratch-off ticket at Cumberland Farms

WATERFORD, Conn. — A local woman is celebrating after winning $50,000 on a scratch-off ticket purchased at Cumberland Farms. Diane P. of Waterford bought the winning ticket from the “5X The Money…

Urgent Call for Help After 7-Year-Old Boy in Churchville Abducted from School Grounds

Hartford, MD – An urgent AMBER Alert has been issued for a 7-year-old boy abducted from Churchville Elementary School on Monday morning. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office has identified the child as…

Stamford man indicted on PCP distribution, firearm charges

STAMFORD, Conn. — A federal grand jury has indicted Jamaine Jones, 34, of Stamford, on multiple charges related to drug distribution and firearm possession, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut…

Two Rochester residents charged in USPS mail theft and robbery conspiracy

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Two Rochester residents were arrested and charged today in connection with a series of crimes involving the robbery of a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) letter carrier and the unlawful…

Big Lots Closing Stores in New York and New Jersey

NEW YORK — Big Lots, a well-known discount retailer, may close up to 315 of its locations nationwide, according to a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This potential…

Teen Arrested for February Shooting in Silver Spring

GAITHERSBURG, MD – Montgomery County Police have charged a 17-year-old male for his alleged involvement in a violent confrontation that resulted in a shooting on Hartford Avenue in Silver Spring earlier this…

Federal Indictment Charges Four Bridgeport Men with Armed Robbery Spree

HARTFORD, CT – The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that a federal grand jury in Hartford has indicted four Bridgeport men for their involvement in a series of armed robberies. The accused are…

Babysitter Runs Over Toddler Who Fell Out of Her Car

CLINTON, CT – A Connecticut babysitter faces multiple charges after a 2-year-old boy under her care fell out of a moving vehicle. The incident occurred on May 14, when the toddler reportedly…

Hillary Clinton Book Tour Makes Stop in North Jersey

NEWARK, NJ – Hillary Rodham Clinton, the former First Lady, U.S. Senator, and Secretary of State, has expanded her upcoming fall tour across the United States to include 10 additional cities, responding…

New Jersey Monday Morning Commuter Traffic Report

Trenton, NJ — Monday morning commuters in New Jersey are dealing with several traffic issues on major roadways. Around 7:34 a.m., a crash on the Garden State Parkway southbound, just south of…

Rochester Man Pleads Guilty to Mail Theft and Possession of USPS Key

ROCHESTER, NY – Nathan Romar Arnold, a 23-year-old Rochester resident, pleaded guilty to charges of possessing a United States Postal Service (USPS) key and theft of mail, U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross…

New Haven Man Sentenced for Role in Drug Trafficking Ring

HARTFORD, CT – Kelvin Munoz, also known as “Kel,” a 29-year-old resident of New Haven, has been sentenced to 52 months in prison for his involvement in a local drug trafficking operation.…

Connecticut Traffic Updates and Ongoing Roadwork

HARTFORD, CT—A crash on I-91 southbound near Exit 32 has resulted in the closure of two right lanes at approximately 0.15 miles before the exit in Hartford, reported at 9:03 AM. This…

Arrest Made in Fatal Shooting Incident in D.C.

WASHINGTON, DC – A suspect has been taken into custody for a March shooting that left one man dead in Southeast Washington. The D.C. Metro Police Department confirmed the arrest of 21-year-old…

Connecticut Doctor Sentenced for Healthcare Fraud in Boston

BOSTON, MA — Dr. Donald Salzberg, a Connecticut ophthalmologist, has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison for his role in a healthcare fraud scheme involving medically unnecessary brain…

3-Year-Old Girl Fatally Shot Inside Car in D.C.

Washington, D.C. – Detectives from the D.C. Metro Police Department’s Homicide Branch Major Case Squad are currently investigating a tragic incident involving the fatal shooting of a 3-year-old girl in Southeast D.C.…

US Army Sergeant and Brother Charged in Murder-for-Hire Plot

HARTFORD, CT – Two brothers, including a US Army sergeant, have been charged in Connecticut with conspiracy to commit murder. Sgt. Jeremiah Peikert, 30, and Joshua Peikert, 31, allegedly conspired to kill…

3-Year-Old Girl Shot Outside D.C. Fire Station

WASHINGTON, DC – Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch Major Case Squad is currently investigating a fatal shooting incident in Southeast, which claimed the life of a young child. The incident took place…

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