Yonkers Police Department Welcomes First Facility K9s to Support Crime Victims and Officer Wellness

YONKERS, N.Y. – The Yonkers Police Department officially launched its new Facility Dog Program this week with the swearing-in of its first two Facility K9s, Nilsen and Gator, marking a new approach…

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Newark police highlight Amazon lockers to help residents avoid package theft

North Ward station offers secure pickup option for online orders NEWARK, N.J. — Newark police are encouraging North Ward residents to use Amazon lockers at the city’s 7th Precinct to help protect…

NJ strips doctor of medical license after federal opioid conviction

Pain management physician permanently barred from practicing TRENTON, N.J. — A Gloucester County pain management physician convicted in federal court of unlawfully distributing controlled substances has permanently lost his New Jersey medical…

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Police investigate fatal shooting of 17-year-old in Northwest DC

17-year-old victim identified as police offer $25K reward WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 17-year-old who was critically wounded in a shooting in Northwest DC has died, and the case is now being investigated…

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Police release video after gun pulled during Southeast DC argument

Surveillance video released in search for armed suspect WASHINGTON, D.C. — A verbal argument in Southeast DC escalated when one of the people involved allegedly pulled a handgun and pointed it at…

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New York Police Commissioner Charged as Getaway Driver at Son’s Bronx Gang-Related Drive-by Shooting

Mount Vernon, NY – Mount Vernon Police Department Deputy Commissioner of Wellness Jennifer Lackard has been terminated after she was charged in connection with what prosecutors describe as an attempted gang-related shooting…

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NJ Republicans Blast $135,000 Price Tag for Gov. Phil Murphy’s Official State Portrait

Trenton, NJ – He’s coming back, this time, in the form of a $135,000 painting, paid for by taxpayers of New Jersey. New Jersey Assembly Republicans are taking aim at the cost…

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Cumberland police cite pair after encampment found outside abandoned building

Officers say littering and outdoor bedding violations were discovered CUMBERLAND, Md. — Two Cumberland residents were issued criminal citations after police said they found an encampment and a large amount of trash…

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Newark Police Workers Say City Shorted Their Overtime Pay; Federal Judge Lets Lawsuit Continue

Newark, NJ – A federal judge has rejected the City of Newark‘s attempt to dismiss a class-action lawsuit filed by three police department employees who allege they were systematically underpaid for overtime…

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Former Sag Harbor PTA Vice President Admits Stealing More Than $14,000 From School Organization

Sag Harbor, NY – Former Sag Harbor Elementary School PTA Vice President Hope Livingston, 50, has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $10,000 from the parent-teacher organization she once helped lead, according…

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Shooting victim arrested after police identify suspected gunman in Virginia Beach

Police say both men now face felony charges VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A shooting investigation in Virginia Beach has resulted in felony charges against both the suspected gunman and the man who…

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Newburgh store strikes twice with Powerball winners

Two winning tickets worth $50,000 each sold at the same Orange County retailer NEWBURGH, N.Y. — One Orange County convenience store produced double the excitement after selling two third-prize-winning Powerball tickets, each…

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Skipping the Boardwalk Pizza in Point Pleasant Can Save You A Lot of Money for Better Slices

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ – A trip to the Point Pleasant Beach Boardwalk has become a summer tradition for generations of New Jersey families, but when it comes time to eat, many…

Food & Dining·Ocean County News·The Buzz

Lothian Home Struck by Gunfire as Anne Arundel Police Investigate Shots Fired

Lothian, MD – A Lothian home was struck by apparent gunfire Saturday night, leaving a projectile inside a bedroom but causing no injuries, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department. Southern…

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Delaware police renew push in 2019 Susan Ledyard homicide with $50K reward

WILMINGTON, DE – Delaware State Police have renewed their call for information in the 2019 homicide of Susan Ledyard, announcing a $50,000 reward for tips leading to an arrest as detectives continue…

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Penn Hills shooting leaves estranged couple dead after SUV crash, police say

PENN HILLS, PA – A woman dropping off her children at a home in Penn Hills was shot and killed inside her SUV before the vehicle crashed into a garage, in what…

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Asbury Park Police Officer Rescues Juvenile Swimmer from Rough Surf Near Fourth Avenue Jetty

Asbury Park, NJ – A fast-moving emergency off the shoreline in Asbury Park turned into a dramatic water rescue Saturday morning after an Asbury Park Police Department officer entered the ocean to…

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Utica police say routine stop uncovered more than suspected drugs

Police say suspected methamphetamine arrest led to additional felony charge UTICA, N.Y. — A routine traffic stop in Utica took an unexpected turn when police said a driver gave officers a false…

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Federal Judge Dismisses Jersey City Police Lawsuit Filed by Trust Over Vehicle Tow

TRENTON, N.J. — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Isaiah’s Prosperity Ministries Trust against the Jersey City Police Department, several police officers, a towing company and an impound lot,…

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Fake police warrant calls spark scam warning in Middle Township

Fraudsters are demanding money by claiming victims face arrest MIDDLE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Middle Township police are warning residents about a surge in scam calls from people posing as law enforcement officers…