New Jersey Approved License Plate FDT-8647 But Denied Many Harmless Others

New Jersey MVC-Approved License Plate Referencing ‘8647’ Sparks Concern After Threats Against Trump Hopewell, N.J. — A New Jersey license plate carrying the letters and numbers “FDT-8647” has drawn sharp criticism online…

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Threat call triggers lockdown scare at New Jersey high school

School threat sparks lockdown scare before all clear at Lacey Township High Lacey Township, NJ – A morning threat of violence against a New Jersey high school triggered a rapid lockdown response…

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Crime in Brick: Here’s What’s Happening and Where

Top 5 Crimes Driving Arrests in Brick Township: A Closer Look at Where and Why It’s Happening A closer review of Brick Township arrest records from early February through early March shows…

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Brick Township Hit and Runs: Here’s Where They Are Happening Most

Spike in Hit-and-Run Crashes Raises Concerns Across Brick Township Corridors Brick Township is experiencing a troubling surge in hit-and-run crashes, with police records showing nearly 50 reported incidents over a roughly 30-day…

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Wilson Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Shooting Leaves Victims Injured

Wilson, NC — A Wilson man now faces multiple attempted murder charges after a shooting Sunday led to a sweeping felony case, though investigators have yet to release details about the victims…

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Florida Mother Arrested After Kicking Youth Football Player During On-Field Altercation

Fort Myers, FL — A youth football game at a Fort Myers park turned chaotic Saturday when a woman ran onto the field and kicked a juvenile player during a post-play scuffle,…

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Lucky Bowie ticket hits $200K as Maryland lottery payouts surge

Maryland lottery frenzy sees $200K Bowie win top week of big payouts Bowie, MD – A single scratch-off ticket turned into a $200,000 payout in Prince George’s County, leading a week of…

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ICE Arrests Previously Deported Child Sex Offender in Jackson After Tip Leads to Capture

JACKSON, N.J. — Federal agents arrested a previously deported man convicted of a child sex offense after tracking him to Jackson Township, where he had been living undetected, U.S. Immigration and Customs…

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Children Playing With Fire Ignite Shed in Mystic Island, Blaze Extinguished Before Spread

MYSTIC ISLAND, N.J. — A shed fire sparked by children playing with fire prompted an emergency response in Mystic Island before crews quickly brought the flames under control, preventing further damage. The…

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Man calls police then charged with murder after woman found dead in car at NJ hotel

Dead woman found in car after early morning call for help Franklin Township, NJ — A man who called police to report injuries at a hotel is now charged with murder after…

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Teen vanishes after leaving home in Cumberland

13-year-old missing after leaving Cumberland home sparks search Cumberland, MD — A search is underway after a 13-year-old boy left his home and was reported missing, prompting police to ask for the…

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Judge Partially Dismisses Claims in Lawsuit Against Bergen Community College Over Firing

CAMDEN, NJ — A former Bergen Community College employee who claims he was fired because of his age will be allowed to continue parts of his lawsuit, while other claims have been…

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Judge Allows Age Discrimination Lawsuit Against Rowan University to Proceed

CAMDEN, NJ — A longtime Rowan University professor who claims she was demoted and later pushed out as she neared retirement will be allowed to pursue key parts of her discrimination lawsuit,…

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Judge Shields Anthem Deposition Prep Talks in Medicare Fraud Case, Denies Government Request

NEW YORK, NY — A federal judge has refused a government attempt to force testimony about behind-the-scenes legal strategy in a major healthcare fraud case against Anthem Inc., ruling that those communications…

Los Angeles Dems Upset After Homeless Mayoral Candidate Films Commercial Outside Their Homes

LOS ANGELES, CA — A Los Angeles mayoral race dispute escalated this week after City Councilmember Nithya Raman criticized a campaign ad by opponent Spencer Pratt that shows him outside her home,…

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New Jersey Town Bans ICE, Federal Agents from Government Property

COLLINGSWOOD, NJ — Collingswood officials have approved a policy blocking federal immigration agents from using borough-owned property for civil enforcement operations unless they present a judicial warrant, marking a shift in how…

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Bronx Bus Assault Leaves 19-Year-Old Slashed After Group Attack on BX13

BRONX, NY — A 19-year-old man suffered a slashed hand after a group surrounded and beat him aboard a northbound BX13 bus near 959 Ogden Avenue early Sunday, April 19, according to…

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Atlantic City Man Admits Setting Apartment Fire That Flooded Building, Faces 7-Year Sentence

Mays Landing, NJ — A fire set inside an Atlantic City apartment building escalated into widespread damage affecting multiple units, and the man responsible has now pleaded guilty, prosecutors said. Khalil Washington,…

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DC Man Identified in Fatal Crash After Theft Call in Fort Washington, Police Say

Fort Washington, MD — A late-night crash following a reported theft in Prince George’s County left a 28-year-old Washington, D.C., man dead, as investigators confirmed new details about how the incident unfolded.…

Knife-Wielding Robber Targets Brooklyn Stores in 3 Incidents, NYPD Seeks Suspect

Brooklyn, NY — A knife-wielding suspect carried out a string of robberies across three Brooklyn neighborhoods over eight days, stealing thousands of dollars from small businesses and leaving workers shaken, according to…

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