Holiday markets bring festive local shopping opportunities to New Jersey this weekend

NEW JERSEY — Holiday cheer is sweeping across the Garden State this weekend as towns and cities host a variety of seasonal markets and fairs, offering unique gifts, local craftsmanship, and family-friendly…

When does Santa Claus rides with Cherry Hill firefighters for annual neighborhood tour

CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Santa Claus will bring holiday cheer to Cherry Hill neighborhoods starting Saturday, December 14, as part of the Cherry Hill Fire Department’s annual Santa Tour. The weeklong event…

Scuba Santa dives into Adventure Aquarium’s Christmas Underwater celebration

CAMDEN, N.J. — Adventure Aquarium’s Christmas Underwater event began Thursday, offering a unique holiday experience featuring festive displays and underwater surprises through December 24. A key attraction is Scuba Santa, who swims…

Holiday magic lights up Skylands Stadium with drive-thru fest and Christmas village

AUGUSTA, N.J. — The annual Light Show and Christmas Village at Skylands Stadium kicked off Thursday, offering visitors a festive blend of attractions and holiday cheer through December 30 on select dates.…

Santa Clarita man charged in first U.S. case tied to overdose death from potent synthetic opioid

LOS ANGELES — A 21-year-old Santa Clarita man has been indicted for allegedly distributing protonitazene, a powerful synthetic opioid, leading to a fatal overdose earlier this year, federal authorities announced Thursday. Benjamin…

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Mexican national sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violation

In Beaumont, Texas, a Mexican individual who was residing illegally in the U.S. has been handed a federal prison sentence for crimes relating to drug trafficking, as stated by U.S. Attorney Damien…

Former Mr. Bungle saxophonist sentenced to 25 years to life for girlfriend’s murder

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. – Theobald Lengyel, a 55-year-old former saxophonist for the experimental rock band Mr. Bungle, was sentenced Thursday to 25 years to life in prison for the 2023 murder of…

Wildwoods to Host 18th Annual Olde Time Italian Festival

WILDWOOD, N.J. — The Olde Time Italian Festival returns to Fox Park on Friday, September 27, and Saturday, September 28, bringing the flavors and traditions of Italy to the Jersey Shore. Organized…

Westminster Man Wins Big Thanks to Anthony Santander’s Grand Slam

WESTMINSTER, MD — Mark Yurick, a lifelong Orioles fan from Westminster, won $6,000 through the Maryland Lottery’s Home Run Riches Contest, thanks to a grand slam by Anthony Santander during the Orioles’…

Woman Accused of Attempted Kidnapping in Santa Monica Claims to Be “Russian Police”

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — A 39-year-old woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly attempting to kidnap an 8-year-old boy in Santa Monica while claiming to be a member of the “Russian police,”…

Buffalo Pair Charged with Possession of Fentanyl Following Traffic Stop

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo couple was arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl after a routine traffic stop led to the discovery of the powerful narcotic. U.S. Attorney…

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Bronx Woman Indicted for Stabbing Man in Neck With Kitchen Knife During Dispute

BRONX, NY—Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced today that 60-year-old Jacqueline Ratliff has been indicted on charges of second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter following a fatal stabbing in their apartment building.…

Santa Claus Plotted to Hand Out Poison Candy to Jewish Children in Brooklyn

A federal grand jury has indicted an alleged foreign neo-Nazi “murder cult” leader for plotting a mass casualty terrorist attack, as well as hate crimes, in New York City, the Department of…

Utica Police Arrest Man After Knife Threat and Robbery

UTICA, NY – On June 3, Utica Police responded to an incident on the 600 block of South St, where a male was reported to have threatened another with a knife. The…

Tinton Falls Police Seek Female Porch Pirate

TINTON FALLS, NJ – The Tinton Falls Police Department is investigating a recent theft involving several packages from a residence on Santa Rosa Lane. The incident, which occurred on May 22, involved…

Building A Few Miles Of California Railway Currently Projected To Cost More Than NASA Mars Mission

A project to extend a California railway by six miles may end up costing more than a National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) mission to Mars. California’s plans to extend the Bay…

Butte man sentenced to prison in large-scale meth, fentanyl ring

The defendant, Trevor Allen Handy, 27, pleaded guilty in September 2023 to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances. MISSOULA — A Butte man who admitted to distributing…

O.C. and Houston Men Sentenced to Decades in Prison for Supplying Fentanyl and Other Drugs Sold on Darknet and Causing Fatal ODs

Michael Ta, 25, of Westminster, was sentenced to 260 months (21 years and eight months) in federal prison by United States District Judge David O. Carter. At a separate hearing today, Judge…

Orange County Sober Living Homes Owner Indicted for Allegedly Paying Nearly $175,000 in Kickbacks to ‘Body Brokers’ for Referring Patients

Scott Raffa, 57, of Newport Beach, was arrested Saturday at Los Angeles International Airport. He is scheduled for arraignment this afternoon in United States District Court in Santa Ana. Raffa is charged…

Wife of Boston Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty for Her Role in the Operation

BOSTON, MA – A development in a large-scale drug trafficking investigation as a California woman admits to laundering drug money. Christina Lua, 50, from Santa Rosa, California, entered a guilty plea for…

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