K-9 sniffs out drugs during Centre Street stop two arrested

Traffic stop on N. Centre Street ends with drug arrests after K-9 detects meth CUMBERLAND, MD – A routine overnight traffic stop in downtown Cumberland led to two arrests after a police…

Cumberland cops break up street fight, make drug bust hours later

Cumberland, MD – Police made two separate arrests Sunday night and early Monday, including a downtown street disturbance that turned violent and a traffic stop that uncovered methamphetamine. Officers responded to Pershing…

Toms River Senior Center Says Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall

Toms River, NJ – The Toms River Senior Center marked the change of seasons with its annual “Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall” celebration, bringing local seniors together for music, food, and fellowship. Mayor…

Toms River’s Future Could Be in Movies, Not High-Rise Apartments, Council Candidate Says

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Toms River could position itself as New Jersey’s next entertainment industry hub under a new vision put forward by council candidate Justin Moran, who is running in Ward…

Pennsylvania man charged killed wife inside her home, left her body with their young son for hours

RYE TWP., Pa. – A 56-year-old man is charged with homicide after police say he fatally shot his wife during a domestic dispute in their Perry County home and left their young…

West Virginia man sentenced, Virginia woman pleads guilty in multi-county drug conspiracy

Martinsburg, WV – A West Virginia man was sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison, while a Virginia woman admitted guilt in connection with a drug trafficking operation spanning several counties,…

Former Toms River Police PIO Suing Township for Damages, Hired by Ocean County with Huge Pay Increase

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Jillian Messina, the former Public Information Officer for the Toms River Police Department is suing Toms River township for wrongful termination, but has landed on her feet with…

Lonaconing couple charged in child abuse case after emergency call leads to chilling discovery

Cumberland, MD – A frantic medical emergency call for a child in distress led first responders to a quiet Allegany County home Tuesday, but what began as a routine call quickly unraveled…

Loose tire from pickup slams into Lexus killing woman on I-495 in Prince George’s County

Largo, MD — A 59-year-old woman from Washington, D.C. was killed Monday afternoon after a tire broke loose from a pickup truck on Interstate 495 and crashed into her vehicle, triggering a…

NJ lawmakers move to block Phil Murphy labor rule that could upend contract workers across state

TRENTON, NJ — A trio of Republican lawmakers from New Jersey’s 13th Legislative District announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at stopping new Department of Labor rules that could reclassify thousands of…

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Maryland bans sale of dangerous yellow gas tubing linked to firefighter deaths

Annapolis, MD – It took the deaths of two firefighters in separate house fires to spark sweeping action — and now, as of June 1, Maryland has outlawed the sale and installation…

Cup toss leads to assault charge in dog fight spat on Pear Street

A heated confrontation over a neighborhood dog fight escalated into criminal charges after a woman allegedly hurled a cup during a July 26 altercation on Pear Street in Cumberland, striking another woman…

Toms River invites residents to hit local beaches and pool during sunny weather stretch

With clear skies and warm temperatures expected throughout the week, Toms River Township is encouraging residents and visitors to take full advantage of its local recreational offerings, including Ortley Beach, Bay Beach…

Lawmakers blast Murphy admin over proposed gig worker reclassification rule

Three Republican lawmakers are voicing sharp opposition to a proposed rule change by the Murphy administration that could reclassify thousands of independent contractors as employees in New Jersey, a move critics warn…

New Jersey lawmakers say veterans unfit to serve as police officers because ‘They are trained to kill’

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A proposal to allow military service to count toward police officer hiring requirements in Toms River ignited a heated and often contentious debate at the July township council…

New Jersey Renews Centuries Old Claim to Staten Island: NYC Borough belongs to us

New Jersey Assembly forms special committee to explore Staten Island annexation TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey General Assembly has introduced a resolution to establish a special committee to investigate the possibility…

Some Toms River Councilmembers Say Veterans Lack Skills to Be Police Officers, Citing PTSD, Violence, Training

by Phil Stilton (USMC 1991-1995) TOMS RIVER, NJ – American veterans are not fit to serve as police officers in Toms River. That was the loud and clear message delivered by anti-veteran…

New Jersey bill seeks to label nuclear power as renewable energy and grant tax credit for clean baseload output

TRENTON — A bill introduced in the New Jersey General Assembly would classify nuclear fission as a renewable energy source and create a tax credit for facilities producing continuous, emissions-free electricity. Sponsored…

Woman arrested for pepper spray assault at Delaware State Fair

HARRINGTON, Del. — A 28-year-old woman was arrested Friday after allegedly pepper spraying another woman during a dispute at the Delaware State Fair, according to Delaware State Police. Troopers responded to Gate…

Virginia woman charged with murder after fatal shooting of ex-boyfriend in Stafford

STAFFORD, VA — A 32-year-old woman has been charged with second-degree murder following a deadly shooting Saturday afternoon in South Stafford, authorities said. Deputies from the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office responded at…

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