Watch: Box Truck Slams Into Parked DOT Truck on I-81 Shoulder

LISLE, N.Y. — A box truck struck two New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) vehicles on Interstate 81 in Lisle on October 28, narrowly missing a DOT worker, New York State…

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Ventnor man sentenced to prison for 2021 stabbing at Absecon park

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A Ventnor man was sentenced to three years in state prison on Thursday for a stabbing that took place in Absecon nearly three years ago, authorities announced. William…

Savory Escapes: Four Must-Try Restaurants in Asbury Park This Weekend

Asbury Park, the vibrant beachside city on New Jersey’s coastline, is known not only for its lively boardwalk and cultural charm but also for its diverse and exciting culinary landscape. Whether you’re…

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Group assaults, robs man outside Takoma Park apartment, leaving him unconscious

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — Takoma Park police are searching for five suspects accused of assaulting and robbing a man outside his apartment early Tuesday morning, leaving him unconscious. The incident unfolded around…

Maryland News·Police Blotter

Toms River native brings music to Franklin Park Zoo in unique performance for animals

DORCHESTER, Mass. — Angie Amato, a Toms River native and student at Berklee College of Music, recently took part in an unconventional performance aimed at an unusual audience: the animals at New…

New Jersey News·Community News

84-Year-Old Man Attacked in Broad Daylight on Park Avenue

NEW YORK — Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly assaulted an 84-year-old man on Manhattan’s Upper East Side on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred at approximately 3:49 p.m. in front…

New York City News·Police Blotter

Wildfire Burns 19 Acres Along Palisades Interstate Parkway in Englewood Cliffs

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — A wildfire broke out Tuesday near the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Englewood Cliffs, Bergen County, burning 19 acres and prompting a swift response from the New Jersey Forest…

North Jersey News·Police Blotter

Juvenile charged in Ridgefield Park shooting that left 15-year-old critically injured

RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. — A 16-year-old boy from Bergen County was arrested and charged following a shooting incident that left a 15-year-old girl in critical condition, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced…

Police Blotter·New Jersey News

Seaside Park Woman Faces Vehicular Homicide Charges

Seaside Park Woman Faces Vehicular Homicide Charges **Seaside Park, NJ** - Ocean County First Assistant Prosecutor Michael T. Nolan, Jr., announced charges against Genell Mcinaw, 50, for Vehicular Homicide, Strict Liability Vehicular…

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Early-morning burglary in D.C. sparks manhunt for suspect

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Surveillance footage has captured a suspect in a Southeast D.C. burglary, and investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying the individual involved in the early-morning break-in. The…

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Frederick man arrested for carrying replica firearm at community event in Baker Park

FREDERICK, Md. — Frederick Police arrested a man on Halloween for carrying a replica firearm in a public park, a violation of a recently enacted city ordinance. The incident occurred during a…

Maryland News

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Teen Severely Injured in Group Assault at Buffalo’s MLK Park, Three Suspects Sought

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A 15-year-old student from Buffalo is in the intensive care unit following a violent assault by multiple individuals at MLK Park on Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. The incident, which…

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New York State Police seek help in locating vehicle involved in trooper shooting on Southern State Parkway

WEST HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — New York State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle connected to the shooting of a state trooper late on Wednesday night on the…

New York News·Police Blotter

Alexandria police investigating attempted abduction at Tarleton Park

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Police in Alexandria are investigating an attempted abduction that occurred at Tarleton Park near South Gordon Street and Wheeler Avenue. Authorities report that a woman was approached by a…

Virginia News

New York State DEC seizes and euthanizes social media star pet squirrel ‘Peanut,’ sparking outrage

PINE CITY, N.Y. — A beloved pet squirrel named Peanut, who became a social media sensation in New York, has reportedly been seized and euthanized by the New York State Department of…

New York News·Pets and Animals·US and World News·Viral News

NYPD seeks suspect in attempted rape near Central Park’s East Drive

NEW YORK — The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted in connection with an attempted rape in Central Park early Saturday morning.…

New York City News

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Attempted Abduction Investigation at Holmes Run Dog Park

Attempted Abduction Investigation at Holmes Run Dog Park **Alexandria, VA** - The Alexandria Police Department is investigating an attempted abduction of a woman that occurred at Holmes Run Dog Park on Sunday…

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New York City PTA President Stole $41,000, Bought Tickets at Jackson Amusement Park, Vacations

QUEENS, N.Y. — Athena Gonzalez, a former president of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) at P.S. 166 in Astoria, has been charged with grand larceny and criminal possession of stolen property after…

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Rockville police arrest suspect in Welsh Park shooting after two-day search

ROCKVILLE, Md. — A Gaithersburg man was taken into custody in Washington, D.C., on multiple charges, including attempted murder, following a shooting incident at Welsh Park on Saturday. Police say Kenneth Oates,…

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Beloved 3-month-old puppy snatched from parked car in D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Authorities are searching for a 3-month-old Poodle puppy named Oso, stolen from a car in Northeast Washington on Sunday afternoon. The Metropolitan Police Department is requesting the public’s help…