California Man to Serve 17 Years for Supplying Fentanyl Causing Wise County Overdoses

ABINGDON, Va. – A California man, who supplied the fentanyl linked to teenage overdoses that occurred in Wise County, Virginia, was sentenced yesterday to 17 years in federal prison. Alexander Ortiz, 26,…

Riverside County Woman Sentenced to Nearly 3½ Years in Federal Prison for $2.8 Million Unemployment Insurance Scam

SANTA ANA, California – A Riverside County woman who participated in a scheme that used stolen identities to fraudulently apply for just over $2.8 million in unemployment insurance (UI) benefits from the…

Turtle Back Zoo Illuminates Holidays with Festive Lights Display

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Turtle Back Zoo transforms into a winter wonderland this holiday season, featuring over 50 illuminated winter and animal characters. The Holiday Lights event, running from 5 pm to…

Hometown Holiday Lights Up Downtown Washington with Festive Cheer

WASHINGTON, NJ — Downtown Washington welcomes the holiday season with its Hometown Holiday event on Friday, December 1, 2023, from 5 pm to 8 pm. This family-friendly evening is packed with holiday…

Holiday Hayride Promises Unique Festive Light Experience

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Norz Hill Farm invites families and friends to celebrate the holiday season with its Holiday Lights Hayride, available now through December 17. This unique experience combines a traditional hayride…

Scuba Diving Santa Welcomes Children at Aquarium in Camden

CAMDEN, NJ — Adventure Aquarium in Camden welcomes visitors to its Christmas Underwater event, running from November 24 to December 24. This unique holiday experience combines the wonders of marine life with…

Stafford Township Volunteer Fire Company Reschedules Santa Run Due to Weather

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Stafford Township Volunteer Fire Company #1 has announced a change in the schedule for their Santa Run, initially set for December 1st. The event has been moved…

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Fatal Crash in Georgetown Claims Life of 26-Year-Old Driver

GEORGETOWN, DE – A tragic single-vehicle accident early Sunday morning resulted in the death of a 26-year-old man from Georgetown, Delaware. Delaware State Police are currently investigating the incident. The crash occurred…

The Jackson Police Department announced its upcoming "Fill-A-Truck" Toy Drive, scheduled for December 9th, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Shoprite Plaza.

Jackson Police Department Hosts Fill-A-Truck Toy Drive with Santa Appearance

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Police Department announced its upcoming “Fill-A-Truck” Toy Drive, scheduled for December 9th, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Shoprite Plaza. This community event will feature…

Avalon Announces 2024 Holiday Beach Tag Sale During Festive Friday and Snowfest Saturday

AVALON, NJ – The Avalon Police Department announced the sale of the 2024 holiday seasonal beach tag, available on November 24-25th, coinciding with the town’s Festive Friday and Snowfest Saturday events. The…

Wildwoods to Sparkle with Four Festive Tree Lighting Events in December

THE WILDWOODS, NJ – The Wildwoods will welcome the holiday season with a series of four tree lighting ceremonies scheduled for December 1, 2, and 9. These events, set across the 5-mile…

Woman found in medical distress near Santa Teresa dies at local hospital

On Oct. 12, 2023, at approximately 11:03 p.m., Border Patrol agents assigned to the U.S. Border Patrol Station in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, received a request for assistance from Department of Defense…

Woman dies after being discovered unresponsive near Santa Teresa, New Mexico

On Sept. 1, 2023, at approximately 5:15 a.m., Border Patrol agents assigned to the Santa Teresa, New Mexico, Border Patrol Station encountered a group of 22 undocumented migrants staged at a warehouse…

Camden Man Sentenced for Firearm Offense

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – Antony S. Rodriguez-Santana, 30, from Camden, has been sentenced to 10 years in New Jersey State Prison with a 5-year parole ineligibility period. Rodriguez-Santana pled guilty on September…

High Ranking Gang Member Receives 19.5 Years in Federal Prison for Leadership Role in Drug Trafficking Organization

RALEIGH , N.C. – William Dayshawn Wilson, also known as “Santana,” of New Bern, North Carolina, was sentenced to 234 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or…

Police Seek Fugitive on the Loose Who Murdered Ex-Wife in Columbus

COLUMBUS, OH – Columbus Police are seeking assistance in locating Jose Antonio Gomez-Santana, 49, who is wanted for the murder of his 44-year-old wife, Angel Gomez. Officers responded to a call on…

Man dies after he is found unresponsive northwest of Santa Teresa, New Mexico

On Friday, July 7, 2023, at approximately 7 p.m., Border Patrol agents assigned to the Santa Teresa New Mexico Border Patrol Station received notification of an individual in distress from the Dona…

Prominent Universities To Host Conference Denouncing Antisemitism Definition, ‘Settler Colonial State’ Of Israel

Prominent Universities To Host Conference Denouncing Antisemitism Definition, ‘Settler Colonial State’ Of Israel Kate Anderson on August 14, 2023 Two prominent universities are hosting a conference to discuss how the International Holocaust…

Santa Clara Doc Arrested for Illegally Prescribing Opiods

SANTA CLARA —California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the arrest of Dr. Arash Padidar, a doctor from Santa Clara County who is accused of illegally prescribing opioids to patients. The charges stem…

‘We Are Concerned’: California Professors Frustrated Over University System’s Revised Math Standards

‘We Are Concerned’: California Professors Frustrated Over University System’s Revised Math Standards Brandon Poulter on July 7, 2023 Professors in California are staging a quiet protest against a new admissions policy they…

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