NYPD cop busted for sending obscene material to minor, faces child endangerment rap

QUEENS, N.Y. — An off-duty NYPD officer was arrested Friday morning in Queens on charges related to disseminating indecent material to a minor, police officials confirmed. Travis Desouza, 35, was taken into…

Man sought after lewd act on Union Square subway platform, NYPD says

NEW YORK, NY — Police are searching for a man accused of committing a lewd act in front of a woman on a busy Manhattan subway platform last week. The incident occurred…

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Off-duty FDNY EMT busted for assault in Staten Island arrest

STATEN ISLAND, NY — An off-duty FDNY Emergency Medical Technician was arrested Friday night and charged with assault following an incident in the 123rd Precinct, according to police. Ashly Floridia, 30, was…

Truck crashes into Cherry Hill apartment building, displaces families

CHERRY HILL, N.J. — A truck crashed into a residential building in the Burroughs Mill development late Tuesday morning, prompting evacuations and emergency housing arrangements, according to the Cherry Hill Police Department.…

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Teen busted in Utica shooting after ShotSpotter alert, loaded gun found in home

UTICA, N.Y. — A 17-year-old male has been arrested and charged in connection with a March shooting in Utica following a ShotSpotter alert and a weeks-long investigation by local police and probation…

Queens teacher busted for groping 15-year-old student in classroom

QUEENS, NY — A Queens high school teacher was arrested Friday afternoon after a student accused him of inappropriate touching during class months earlier, police said. Key Points Incident reported months later…

Queens man sentenced to 15 years in prison for Paterson kidnapping and robbery

NEWARK, NJ — A Queens resident has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for kidnapping a store employee in Paterson, New Jersey, and transporting the victim across state lines in…

NYPD hunts suspect for violating corpse on NYC subway platform

NEW YORK, NY — Police are searching for a 51-year-old man accused of sexually violating the corpse of a homeless man on a New York City subway platform after allegedly stealing from…

Manhunt underway for suspect in deadly Syracuse hit-and-run

SYRACUSE, NY — Police are searching for a 27-year-old man accused of fleeing the scene of a fatal hit-and-run last month in Syracuse, with authorities warning he may have left New York…

Injured bald eagle rescued in Chenango County returns to the wild after recovery

OXFORD, N.Y. — A bald eagle struck by a vehicle in February is soaring free once again, after a coordinated rescue and rehabilitation effort involving state police, wildlife experts, and a dedicated…

Pro-Palestine protesters shut down NYC’s Grand Central Station during Netanyahu visit

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Pro-Palestine demonstrators temporarily shut down Grand Central Station on Monday in a disruptive protest coinciding with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the White House, according to…

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Buffalo man admits to fentanyl and crack cocaine conspiracy in federal court

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo man pleaded guilty Thursday to federal narcotics conspiracy charges for selling fentanyl and crack cocaine alongside his brother during a two-month operation in 2023. Key Points Arquan…

Mayor Tells Bon Jovi His Soup Kitchen for the Homeless Gives Toms River a Bad Name

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A new soup kitchen supported by rock icon Jon Bon Jovi has ignited a political firestorm in Ocean County, where Toms River Mayor Daniel Rodrick is accusing county…

Massive drug bust nets nearly $1M in cash and over a kilo of narcotics in Oneida County raid

UTICA, N.Y. — A coordinated multi-agency narcotics investigation led to a major bust Friday in Oneida County, resulting in the arrest of a New York Mills man and the seizure of more…

Heavily fortified homes raided in Schenectady illicit cannabis bust

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Two homes fortified to resist police entry were raided Wednesday evening in Schenectady as part of a joint operation targeting the illegal sale of cannabis, authorities said. At approximately…

Man Kills Walgreens Employee in Madera, Driven by Anger at Big Pharma, Echoing NYC CEO Murder

April 3, 2025 – A deadly shooting at a Walgreens in Madera, California, on Monday night has left the community reeling and drawn chilling parallels to the recent murder of a healthcare…

Prosecutor’s Office Investigating Serious Eight Vehicle Crash in Lakewood

Eight-Vehicle Crash in Lakewood Investigated **Lakewood, NJ** – On March 7, 2025, at approximately 5:50 a.m., a multiple-vehicle crash occurred on Route 70 and Airport Road. Officers from the Lakewood Township Police…

Trammy Dong Among Nine Hamas Supporters Arrested for Violent Assault at Barnard College

New York City – Nine violent Hamas supporting protesters were arrested this week after violently storming Barnard College in an incident marked by anti-Jewish hostility, escalating tensions on the Columbia University-affiliated campus.…

FDNY firefighter arrested in Queens on assault charges

QUEENS, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City firefighter was arrested Thursday in Queens on multiple charges, including assault and criminal obstruction of breathing, police said. Belvon Koranteng, 29, was taken into…

Seven Charged in $20 Million Money Laundering Scam Using Home Improvement Gift Cards

MINEOLA, N.Y. — Seven individuals have been charged with money laundering and conspiracy following a 15-month investigation into a scheme that used fraudulently obtained Home Depot and Lowe’s gift cards to buy…

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