Nine break ins later DC police nab 60 year old

Southeast business burglary spree ends with arrest of 60 year old suspect WASHINGTON, DC – A four-month string of overnight break-ins at Southeast businesses has ended with the arrest of a 60-year-old…

Teen girl charged in fatal Southeast shooting of 17 year old boy

Teen girl arrested in deadly Southeast DC shooting WASHINGTON, DC – More than three months after a 17-year-old boy was gunned down in Southeast, an 18-year-old woman has been arrested and charged…

Manchester to introduce $4.7 million in bond ordinances for major water utility projects

MANCHESTER, NJ – The Manchester Township Council is set to introduce a series of new ordinances totaling more than $4.7 million to fund major water utility infrastructure upgrades and authorize multiple contract…

Five charged after drugs gun and cash seized in Ocean County raid

Five Ocean County residents charged in multi agency narcotics and weapons probe TOMS RIVER, NJ – A coordinated investigation spanning multiple law enforcement agencies led to the arrest of five Ocean County…

Police body cam shows DUI driver who killed D.C. police officer Terry Bennett laughed in disbelief after arrest

WASHINGTON, DC – A drunk driver accused of fatally striking Metropolitan Police Officer Terry Bennett while he was assisting a stranded motorist on I-695 has been charged with second-degree murder while armed…

NJ Transit to resume normal weekday operations Wednesday following Portal Bridge cutover schedule

NEWARK, NJ – NJ Transit announced that it will resume normal weekday operations across most services on Wednesday, February 25, as rail operations continue under the temporary Portal Cutover schedule. Key Points…

Only in New Jersey: Police department had to ask residents to stop yelling at snow plow drivers after storm

After nearly two feet of snow buried parts of Atlantic County over the weekend, police urged patience as frustrated residents confronted plow operators trying to clear local roads. They were shown no…

Man charged in armed DC burglary that left victim bloodied

Man accused of pistol whipping victim in Southeast home invasion arrested WASHINGTON, DC – A man accused of forcing his way into a Southeast home, striking a victim with a handgun and…

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DC man slain steps from home into deadly gunfire

Deadly shooting on 3rd Street leaves Southeast man dead as reward offered WASHINGTON, DC – A 40-year-old man was found shot to death on a Southeast block late Saturday night, setting off…

Brick officials praise first responders and residents for effort during storm recovery

Officials urge patience and caution as cleanup and power restoration continue across Brick Township. BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick Township Mayor Lisa Crate and the Brick Township Police Department thanked police officers,…

More than 12 inches blanket Trenton as crews clear roads

Trenton, NJ – More than a foot of heavy, wet snow has fallen across Trenton, downing trees and making travel extremely difficult as city crews work through the storm’s peak impact. The…

Newark warns of towing under snow parking ordinance

Newark, NJ – Newark officials have posted “No Parking on Snow Covered Roads” signs across the city and are warning motorists that vehicles left on designated streets will be towed during the…

Cherry Hill warns of hazardous roads as snow continues

Cherry Hill, NJ – Snow continued to fall across Cherry Hill Monday morning, bringing additional accumulation, gusty winds and reduced visibility as township officials urged residents to limit travel to essential purposes…

Ocean City urges residents to stay home as crews battle storm

Ocean City, NJ – Snow removal crews are working around the clock in Ocean City as heavy accumulation continues to cover roadways, prompting police to urge residents to stay off the streets…

Montgomery County schools close Monday after snow worsens overnight

Rockville, MD – Montgomery County Public Schools will be closed Monday after worsening winter weather conditions forced officials to shift from a delayed opening to a full systemwide shutdown. The announcement came…

Power outages top 100,000 in New Jersey as blizzard continues to dump snow across region

Trenton, NJ – More than 100,000 New Jersey residents woke up Monday without electricity as a powerful winter storm continued to blanket the state in thick, heavy snow, triggering widespread disruptions and…

Traffic safety in Jackson and Lakewood at top of Ocean County commissioner’s list

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved a series of traffic safety improvements aimed at reducing congestion and improving roadway safety across several municipalities, including Lakewood, Berkeley,…

Toms River prepares for snow storm

Toms River, NJ – Sunday — Snow is set to begin falling later Sunday afternoon across Toms River, and Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick said township crews are already in position as forecasts…

Knife-wielding man shot dead after charging officers in Heidelberg

HEIDELBERG, PA – A man was shot and killed early Saturday morning after charging police officers with a knife during a tense confrontation in the 1700 block of Washington Street, according to…

Newark warns of towing as 10 inches snow looms

Newark, NJ – Newark officials are warning residents to prepare for significant snowfall Sunday, with 7 to 10 inches expected to blanket the city and trigger strict parking enforcement on snow-covered roadways.…

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