Barnegat Bay Blitz returns with student-powered cleanup in Jackson

JACKSON, NJ — Volunteers across the Barnegat Bay Watershed will take to streets, parks, and shorelines Thursday for the Barnegat Bay Blitz, an annual large-scale litter cleanup aimed at protecting New Jersey’s…

DC man arrested in connection with shooting after surveillance footage leads to ID

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man was arrested Sunday in connection with a March shooting in Southeast that left one victim wounded and led to an investigation supported by nearby surveillance footage. Key…

Fugitive task force nabs Clay Place gunman in Maryland

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 31-year-old Southeast D.C. man has been arrested in connection with a March shooting that left one person hospitalized, after the suspect was located in Hyattsville by a regional…

Jackson Heights drug ring busted after 17-month undercover operation

QUEENS, NY — Nine people have been indicted following a long-term investigation into a street-level drug dealing operation centered on 95th Street in Jackson Heights, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Monday.…

Woman charged for stabbing dog then posting video to social media

A 29-year-old Detroit woman has been charged in connection with the non-fatal stabbing of her dog after authorities allege she posted a video of the injured animal to social media before fleeing…

New four-way stop coming to busy Beachwood intersection

BEACHWOOD, NJ — The Beachwood Police Department announced that a new full four-way stop will be implemented at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Chestnut Street starting Wednesday, April 16. The intersection,…

‘Bonnie and Clyde’ mail thief gets 3½ to 7 years for Queens mailbox burglaries

QUEENS, NY — A Hicksville man accused of stealing mail in a five-month burglary spree across Queens was sentenced to 3½ to 7 years in prison Tuesday, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz…

Two teens charged with murder in shooting of New Jersey 16-year-old

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — A 17-year-old and a 16-year-old have been charged with juvenile delinquency offenses related to the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy in New Brunswick, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda…

New Jersey’s plastic bag ban in need of legislative review

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s plastic bag ban, enacted in May 2022 under Governor Phil Murphy, aimed to curb environmental pollution by eliminating single-use plastic bags in stores. Lauded as a progressive…

Columbus man scores $150K top prize on scratch-off ticket

COLUMBUS, OH — A Columbus man is planning a vacation, home improvements, and a new car after winning $150,000 on the Ohio Lottery’s Monopoly Bonus Spectacular 25X scratch-off game. Key Points Winning…

Man slashed in the face in broad daylight attack on Jerome Avenue

BRONX, NY — A 29-year-old man was slashed in the face in a broad daylight assault near the busy intersection of Jerome Avenue and West Kingsbridge Road on Sunday afternoon, police said.…

Retired NYPD cop indicted for bribery in secret database scheme, DA says

BROOKLYN, NY — A retired NYPD officer has been indicted in a sweeping bribery and misconduct case after allegedly using his law enforcement access to run unauthorized searches and funnel confidential information…

Man gunned down in Brooklyn overnight near Broadway

BROOKLYN, NY — A 38-year-old man was shot and killed early Friday morning in Brooklyn, police said, after officers responded to a 911 call at the intersection of Pilling Street and Broadway.…

Four arrested after bold Chanel robbery nets $217K in stolen goods and chaos in DC

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A group of suspects is in custody following a robbery at a Chanel store in Northwest D.C. on Friday afternoon that left an employee assaulted and over $217,000 in…

Surveillance images lead police to man behind shocking DC carjacking

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 58-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an unarmed carjacking that took place in the Glover Park neighborhood in early February, closing a case that began with…

Man fatally stabbed late in Southeast DC

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man was found fatally stabbed just before midnight Thursday in Southeast, prompting a homicide investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department. Key Points Victim found unresponsive at Southeast location…

Overnight Route 18 shutdowns to cause delays this week in East Brunswick

TRENTON, NJ — Route 18 in East Brunswick will face multiple overnight closures in both directions throughout the week beginning Monday, as the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) conducts roadway reconstruction,…

Who Is Cody Balmer? Suspect in Arson Attack on Governor Josh Shapiro’s Residence

HARRISBURG, PA – Cody Balmer, a 38-year-old Harrisburg resident, has been named the prime suspect in a shocking arson attack on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s official residence in the early hours of…

Shots fired in West Chester as police arrest suspect after standoff

WEST CHESTER, PA — A suspect was taken into custody Sunday afternoon following an officer-involved shooting in a residential area of South Church Street, according to the Chester County District Attorney’s Office.…

NYPD officers responding to emergency call. File photo by Roy Janssen

Teen and man fatally shot in Queens double homicide

QUEENS, NY — A 17-year-old and a 28-year-old man were shot and killed Saturday night in a double homicide on a quiet Queens street, according to police. Key Points Authorities said they…

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