Johnstown woman struck by car in Toms River reported dead
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A woman who was struck by a car while crossing Hooper Avenue Friday night has died, police here say. The Toms River Police Department reported that on Friday,…
Park service removed 1880s pipeline along Musconetcong River
LEBANON TWP (NPS) —The National Park Service (NPS) and officials from Chevron Environmental Management Company (Chevron), the Musconetcong River Management Council (MRMC), and the Musconetcong Watershed Association (MWA) announced the removal of…
Governor Hochul says omicron variant ‘it’s coming’ to New York, announces authority to cut elective surgeries as staffing shortages continue
“It’s coming!” That’s what New York Governor Kathy Hochul said when she announced the Department of Health will now be permitted to limit non-essential, non-urgent scheduled hospital procedures to ensure capacity. With…
Another woman reportedly groped in Princeton by a Hispanic male, police say
PRINCETON, NJ – Another woman in Princeton has been groped and police are unsure whether or not the incident is related to a prior groping incident here. On 11/23/2021 at 6:14 pm,…
Biden Administration Reportedly Plans To Restart ‘Remain In Mexico’ Policy
The Biden administration is set to restart the Trump administration’s “Remain in Mexico” policy following a court order, according to a Biden administration official. The policy, which is also known as Migrant…
Five tips to protect yourself from Black Friday and Holiday shopping fraud
This year’s Black Friday sales shopping is likely to be impacted by supply chain issues, shipping delays and lingering fears of entering crowded shopping centres and high streets, all of which will…
Shopping online with Goodwill helps your local community in several ways on Cyber Monday
This holiday season, give your Cyber Monday gift purchases even more meaning by helping to create jobs in local communities by making bids and purchases on ShopGoodwill.com. To date, the online nonprofit…
Two MS-13 Leaders Convicted of Racketeering Conspiracy and Conspiring to Commit Multiple Murders
Greenbelt, Maryland – A federal jury convicted El Salvadorian nationals Junior Noe Alvarado-Requeno, a/k/a “Insolente” and “Trankilo,” age 24, of Landover, Maryland, and Miguel Angel Corea Diaz, a/k/a “Reaper,” age 41, of…
Florida Tax Preparer Charged in Connection with $7 Million Loan Fraud Scheme
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams and Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite Jr. of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division announced that Barrie Osborne, 76, of Celebration, Florida, was charged…
Florida Tax Preparer Charged in Connection with $7 Million Loan Fraud Scheme
A Florida tax preparer was charged in an indictment filed in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania yesterday with scheming to fraudulently obtain more than $7 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans,…
Two MS-13 Leaders Convicted of Racketeering Conspiracy and Conspiring to Commit Multiple Murders
Yesterday, a federal jury in Maryland convicted two El Salvadorian nationals for conspiring to participate in La Mara Salvatrucha, a transnational criminal enterprise, commonly known as MS-13. Junior Noe Alvarado-Requeno, aka Insolente,…
Thanksgiving Gas Prices Hit Highest Level Since 2012
The average price of gasoline nationwide hit its highest Thanksgiving week level since 2012, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said. On Monday, Americans paid an average of $3.40 per gallon, a more…
Over 30 Migrants Drown Trying To Get To UK After Boat Capsizes
At least 31 migrants drowned in the English Channel as they attempted to make their way from France to the U.K., The New York Times reported. The boat the migrants were using…
Cambridge man wins $50k Powerball prize
A 75-year-old Mega Millions and Powerball fan celebrated a big win as he visited Maryland Lottery headquarters this week. Although the jackpot chaser did not capture the jackpot he was hoping for, he did match four…
Cindy K. Chung Sworn In as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH – Cindy K. Chung was sworn in today as the 59th United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania and began her duties immediately. “I am grateful to the President…
New Jersey Co-Leading Multistate Investigation into Instagram’s Potential Harms to Minors
TRENTON – Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck announced today that New Jersey is co-leading a nationwide investigation into whether the social media platform Instagram is violating state consumer protection laws and…
New Jersey Announces Support for New Federal Rule Designed to Fortify and Ensure Future of DACA
TRENTON – Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck co-led a multistate letter Friday on behalf of 24 Attorneys General in support of a new rule aimed at fortifying Deferred Action for Childhood…
Justice Department Announces $139 Million for Law Enforcement Hiring to Advance Community Policing
Columbia, South Carolina — The Department of Justice today announced more than $139 million in grant funding through the department’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) COPS Hiring Program (CHP).…
Stoughton Man Indicted on Bank and Wire Fraud Scheme Related to COVID-19 Pandemic
BOSTON – A Stoughton man was indicted yesterday in connection with his alleged involvement in a fraudulent scheme to obtain COVID-19-related small business loans from several financial institutions. Patrick Joseph, 39, was…
Dollar Tree Says It’s Raising Prices For The First Time In 35 Years Amid Surging Inflation
Dollar Tree announced Tuesday it is raising its prices, bringing the cost of its products over one dollar for the first time in 35 years. The dollar store will raise its prices…