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One dead after stolen car thief causes four-vehicle crash in Jessup

JESSUP, Md. — A woman was killed Friday afternoon in a four-vehicle crash in Jessup after a stolen car collided head-on with her vehicle, according to Howard County police. The crash occurred…

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Earthquake near Oak Ridge shakes western North Carolina, prompts surge in 911 calls

FRANKLIN, N.C. — A magnitude 4.1 earthquake centered near Oak Ridge, Tennessee, was felt across much of western North Carolina early Saturday, prompting a wave of 911 calls to local emergency services.…

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Connecticut player nails $55K-winning jackpot

EAST HARTFORD, CT — Ralph L., a resident of East Hartford, claimed a $55,593 jackpot in the May 7 CASH5 drawing, Connecticut Lottery officials confirmed. The winning ticket was purchased at Onestop…

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Could Russian Space Junk Crash Land in New Jersey? A question, as 53-year-old craft strikes earth

The world was watching the skies as Kosmos 482, a Soviet-era spacecraft launched in 1972, made an uncontrolled re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere after 53 years in orbit. Originally destined for Venus as…

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Watch: Monolithic New Jersey hotel imploded

MAHWAH, NJ — On Saturday morning the towering Sheraton Crossroads Hotel, a 37-year-old landmark that once dominated the Bergen County skyline, was demolished in a controlled implosion that lasted just 30 seconds.…

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Azalea Festival returns to Hamilton with flowers, food trucks and free family portraits

HAMILTON, N.J. — The annual Azalea Festival will bloom once again on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sayen Botanical Gardens, drawing residents and visitors to a vibrant display of…

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Jersey City man sentenced to prison for leading stolen vehicle pursuit in Montville

MONTVILLE, N.J. — A 20-year-old Jersey City man has been sentenced to five years in state prison for his role in a high-speed police pursuit involving a stolen BMW in Montville, the…

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Big box, big bucks: $55K lottery ticket sold at BJ’s

WATERBURY, CT — A lucky player in Waterbury took home $55,593 in the May 8 CASH5 drawing, according to the Connecticut Lottery. The winning ticket was sold at BJ’s Wholesale Club #037,…

Manchester officers depart on Police Unity Tour honoring fallen colleagues

MANCHESTER, NJ — Members of Manchester PBA 246 have officially begun their journey on the 2025 Police Unity Tour, riding in remembrance of fallen law enforcement officers, including two from their own…

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Paterson police officers begin Unity Tour ride to honor fallen law enforcement

PATERSON, NJ — Despite the rain, members of the Paterson Police Department departed Friday to begin the 2025 Police Unity Tour, joining thousands of officers on a multi-day bike ride to Washington,…

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Fentanyl dealer arrested in Harlem Valley drug sweep

DOVER, NY — A months-long narcotics investigation led to the arrest of a Harlem Valley man Thursday morning, after authorities say he sold fentanyl and methamphetamine across multiple towns along the Metro-North…

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Spadea says he loves getting people angry to make money ‘It’s a great business model’

TRENTON, NJ – A new hot mic audio reveals New Jersey GOP candidate Bill Spadea bragging about how much money he and his radio station, New Jersey 101.5 made over his radio…

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Evesham police join Kick-Off Ride ahead of Police Unity Tour departure

EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ — Officers from the Evesham Township Police Department participated Thursday in the Kick-Off Ride for the Police Unity Tour, a prelude to the multi-day event honoring fallen law enforcement…

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Wake Up New Jersey: State is Taking $1.4 Billion in 9-1-1 Fees Leaving Local Police to Foot the Bill

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey collects over $125 million a year through a monthly $0.90 charge on every phone line to fund its 9-1-1 emergency system — but most of that money…

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New Jersey Train Delays Blamed on Amtrak

NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey commuters endured a second straight day of major transit delays Thursday morning as both NJ Transit and PATH trains faced disruptions heading into New York City. NJ…

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Towns told to build homes in cemeteries, playgrounds, and swamps to meet New Jersey housing mandate

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Municipalities across New Jersey are being instructed to consider building affordable housing in unexpected locations — including cemeteries, playgrounds, swamps, and even highway medians — as the state…

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Suspects sought in New York City robberies and attacks

NEW YORK, NY — A string of violent and non-violent robberies targeting drivers in parked vehicles has swept across Manhattan and Queens over a 10-day span, the NYPD reported, with 11 incidents…

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Operation Hellcat busts $4.6M car theft ring with 20 indicted in sweeping Queens takedown

QUEENS, N.Y. — Twenty people have been indicted in a sprawling vehicle theft conspiracy that authorities say involved more than 120 stolen cars valued at over $4.6 million, the Queens District Attorney’s…

Man killed in DC hit and run linked to robbery spree

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit and run early Wednesday in Northwest D.C., and investigators believe the same vehicle was involved in two robberies just minutes…

D.C. News·Police Blotter

Murphy defends wind energy as Trump administration blocks federal approvals

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy is vowing to keep New Jersey’s wind energy plans on course, despite a new federal directive from the Trump administration that has halted all approvals for…

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