Police-involved shooting ends with suspect’s death in Bensalem

BENSALEM, Pa. — A man was fatally shot by police on Friday evening after a prolonged standoff that began during a traffic stop near Route 1 and Old Lincoln Highway, according to…

New Jersey Department of Education Encourage Schools, Students to Protest and Obstruct ICE Enforcement Attempts

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) has issued updated guidance to schools and districts emphasizing protections for immigrant students and families in response to heightened federal immigration enforcement…

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Police pursuit of illegal car meet ends in officer injury and suspect’s arrest

PHILADELPHIA—A suspected illegal car meet escalated into a high-speed police chase and officer-involved shooting late Saturday, leaving an officer injured and the suspect hospitalized, authorities said. At approximately 11:15 p.m., Philadelphia police…

Under Fired Commandant Fagan, Coast Guard Personnel Records Are A Mess, 9,000 at Risk, Service Announces

CAPE MAY, NJ -—The Coast Guard announced Thursday that approximately 8,900 of its military members are at risk of losing access to their Common Access Cards (CAC) due to a failure to…

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Police rifle and tactical gear discovered in Virginia woman’s rental car

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — A routine car rental turned into an unsettling discovery for a Williamsburg woman when she found police equipment, including a loaded assault rifle, in the trunk of her Hertz…

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Queens man sentenced to 34 years for firing at police in South Ozone Park standoff

QUEENS, NY — A Queens man was sentenced to 34 years in prison on Thursday for firing at police officers during a standoff at his South Ozone Park residence in September 2021.…

Standoff underway in Bensalem after vehicle strikes police cars

BENSALEM, PA — A standoff involving potentially armed and dangerous individuals is underway near Route 13 and Penn, according to Bensalem Police. The incident began when police attempted to stop a vehicle…

Police arrest 18-year-old after burglary and high-speed chase in Gaithersburg

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — An 18-year-old man was arrested late Wednesday following a commercial burglary that escalated into a police pursuit through Gaithersburg. On Jan. 22, around 11 p.m., Montgomery County police…

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ICE deports Mexican fugitive wanted for child rape after four illegal U.S. entries

HOUSTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Houston, with assistance from ERO Mexico and the Security Alliance for Fugitive Enforcement (SAFE) Task Force, deported Nestor Flores…

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Large Police Presence at Brick Park, Here’s Why

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Residents near Lake Riviera Park may notice an increased police presence today as officers participate in ice water rescue training, the Brick Township Police Department announced. The training…

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New Jersey Bars and Restaurants are Gun Free Zones, Except for Police, ABC Reminds Industry

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) issued a notice clarifying the state’s laws regarding firearms in bars and restaurants, following recent legal developments and changes in…

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Newark Mayor Flips Out After ICE Raids Local Business for Criminal Illegal Aliens

NEWARK, N.J. — Newark Mayor Ras Baraka criticized a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid conducted Thursday in the city, claiming agents detained both undocumented individuals without warrants. In a statement,…

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Man fatally stabbed in Brooklyn; police investigation underway

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 24-year-old man was fatally stabbed Thursday afternoon inside a residence on Halsey Street in Bushwick, police said. Officers from the 83rd Precinct responded to a 911 call for…

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Two suspects arrested in Meade High School stabbing, police say

SEVERN, Md. — Two suspects were taken into custody in connection to a stabbing at Meade High School on Wednesday morning, Anne Arundel County police announced. The incident occurred on the school…

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Manchester police seek public’s help in identifying hit-and-run suspect

MANCHESTER, N.J. — The Manchester Township Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a hit-and-run crash that occurred at the QuickChek convenience store on January…

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State police investigate smash-and-grab theft from vehicle in Hempfield Township

HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a smash-and-grab theft that occurred on January 7, 2025, in the parking lot of LA Fitness in Hempfield Township. The victim reported that…

Princeton police reveal new swag, external bullet proof vests

PRINCETON, N.J. — Starting next week, Princeton police officers will be sporting new uniforms as part of a department-wide upgrade aimed at enhancing officer safety and comfort while on duty. The update…

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Nutley schools placed on brief lockdown during police investigation

NUTLEY, N.J. — Schools in the Nutley area were temporarily placed on lockdown Thursday as police investigated an incident in the surrounding area. The Nutley Police Department confirmed that the lockdown was…