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24 “Aryan Circle” Members Charged with Interstate Racketeering

BEAUMONT, Texas – Five indictments in three different states were unsealed today indicting a total of twenty-four defendants, including alleged Aryan Circle (AC) gang members and associates, on charges of racketeering conspiracy,…

October 15, 2020

Fort Bend Sex Trafficking Operation Leads to 46 Arrests

FORT BEND, TX — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in Houston, Texas, and the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday the results of an operation…

October 11, 2020

Oxon Hill El Salvadorian MS-13 Gang Member Arrested for Gun Trafficking

OXON HILL, MD – Wilber Vigil-Benitez, also known as “Solitario,” of El Salvador, was arrested today on an outstanding arrest warrant from the United States District Court for the District of Columbia,…

October 11, 2020

Only In America: Prison Inmates Illegally Filed for COVID-19 Unemployment Assistance…and Got It!

PHILADELPHIA – First Assistant United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that twelve Chester County Prison inmates and their accomplices were charged federally with fraudulently applying for and obtaining emergency unemployment benefits…

October 3, 2020

Pastor Sentenced to 200 Years for Sexually Abusing and Recording the Abuse of an Infant and Young Girl

PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced that Jerry Zweitzig, 71, of Hatboro, PA, was sentenced to 200 years in prison and lifetime supervised release by United States District Court…

September 18, 2020

Should Local Police Cooperate With ICE?

After a Montgomery County child rape scandal, should police cooperate with ICE? You won’t believe the answers.…

November 27, 2019

Lucky 7-Eleven sells $50K winning ticket in Maryland

Bladensburg lottery player hits $50K Bonus Match 5 jackpot at 7-Eleven Bladensburg, MD – A lottery ticket sold at a 7-Eleven in Bladensburg has turned into a $50,000 payday for one lucky…

September 10, 2025

Security guard shoots man during altercation outside Elkridge grocery store

Elkridge, MD – A confrontation outside a Green Valley Marketplace turned violent Thursday afternoon when a security guard opened fire on a man during a physical altercation, Howard County police confirmed. The…

August 22, 2025

Former cop gets probation after shaking down salon owner for $9K

Orange County, NY – It happened when Ally Thueson, once a police officer and later a salon employee, threatened her boss with a smear campaign unless she handed over thousands in cash.…

August 5, 2025

Jackson Police Update on Deadly Lightning Strike that Killed One, Injured 14 at Cub Scout Outing

JACKSON, N.J. — A 61-year-old man is dead and 14 others were injured after a lightning strike during an archery event in Ocean County on Wednesday evening, authorities said. Emergency services were…

July 17, 2025

Check your tickets: Unclaimed million dollar Powerball ticket sold in Parkville

PARKVILLE, Md. — A Powerball ticket purchased in Parkville matched five numbers in Monday’s drawing, making it Maryland’s first $1 million Powerball winner of the year. The winning numbers for the June…

June 3, 2025

Accused killer slips into U.S., lives free for decades — until now

HOUSTON, TX — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deported a 59-year-old Mexican national accused of a 2004 murder, ending a two-decade-long manhunt. Jesus Vazquez Daniel was removed from the U.S.…

May 23, 2025

Gas station ticket in Hanover hits for $40K Mega Millions win

HANOVER, MD — A Mega Millions ticket purchased at a gas station in Anne Arundel County turned into a $40,000 prize after Tuesday’s drawing, marking the first big win under the game’s…

May 8, 2025

ICE busts serial border crosser with arson, assault convictions

Houston, TX — A repeat immigration violator with a violent criminal history was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Houston on April 25 following his release from a…

April 29, 2025

Maryland State Capital Building. Maryland State Capital building in Annapolis, Maryland.

ICE bill dies in Annapolis standoff: Maryland Values Act fails in final hours

ANNAPOLIS, MD — A proposal to end Maryland’s cooperation with federal immigration authorities under the 287(g) program failed in the final hours of the legislative session, after lawmakers in the House and…

April 18, 2025

ICE detains New Jersey restaurant owner “Sushi John” as Chinese spy

NEWARK, N.J. — A Chinese national and New Jersey restaurant owner known locally as “Sushi John” was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after being convicted of illegally acting…

April 12, 2025

Migrants crossing U.S. border during Biden administration.

Maryland’s pro-immigration policy sparks backlash as advocacy group criticizes push to end ICE cooperation

BALTIMORE, MD — An advocacy group opposing illegal immigration has launched a renewed campaign against Maryland lawmakers who support legislation limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, accusing them of undermining public safety…

April 7, 2025

New Jersey man sentenced to 12 years for firearms possession, cocaine distribution

NEWARK, N.J. — A convicted felon was sentenced to 12 years in prison for illegally possessing firearms and distributing cocaine, U.S. Attorney John Giordano announced. Dominick Montgomery, 38, of Plainfield, pleaded guilty…

March 10, 2025

FBI Continues Search for Missing New Jersey Couple Last Seen in 2001

MOUNT HOLLY — Two decades after Danielle Imbo and Richard “Rich” Petrone vanished without a trace, the FBI and law enforcement agencies at all levels continue their search for answers. Imbo, 34,…

February 24, 2025

Juvenile arrested in connection with arson at Valley Central High School

MONTGOMERY, N.Y. — A juvenile has been arrested and charged with arson in the second degree in connection with two fires set inside Valley Central High School while classes were in session,…

January 19, 2025

Randallstown Lottery Win Nails $2.9 Million Jackpot

Randallstown Lottery Player Wins Record FAST PLAY Jackpot **Randallstown, MD** – A new multimillionaire emerged in Randallstown after winning a Maryland Lottery FAST PLAY progressive jackpot. The winning ticket, worth $2,948,743, was…

November 14, 2024

BJ’s shopper in Abingdon snags final $287K FAST PLAY jackpot

ABINGDON, MD — A FAST PLAY fan in Harford County struck it big this week, winning $287,056 on a jackpot ticket purchased at BJ’s Wholesale Club in Abingdon. The winning ticket, part…

November 13, 2024

New York Man Arrested for Selling Cocaine to Undercover Cop

Port Jervis, NY - Port Jervis authorities, including Police Chief William Worden, announced the arrest of Enido Isaac Rumaldo, 20, for selling over 2.2 ounces of cocaine to an undercover officer. The…

October 20, 2024

Blooming Grove man sentenced to prison in DWI case

GOSHEN, N.Y. — A Blooming Grove man with three prior DWI convictions was sentenced to 1.5 to 4.5 years in prison Thursday for driving while intoxicated and other related offenses, the Orange…

September 12, 2024

Maryland Lottery Players Win Big in Bonus Match 5, Mega Millions Drawings

BALTIMORE, Md. — Four Maryland Lottery players won big in Tuesday night’s Bonus Match 5 and Mega Millions drawings, claiming a total of $110,000 in prizes, according to the Maryland Lottery. A…

September 5, 2024

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