Two Dead in Queen Anne’s County Mobile Home Fire, Investigation Underway

QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY, Md. — A mobile home fire in Queen Anne’s County claimed the lives of two residents Wednesday afternoon, prompting an active investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal and…

Maryland News

Georgia day care workers accused of drugging children with Benadryl and melatonin

GAINESVILLE, GA — Two women operating a day care service in Gainesville were arrested after authorities alleged they regularly gave young children high doses of Benadryl and melatonin before nap time. Stacie…

Georgia News·Police Blotter

Fatal two-car crash in Pawling under investigation

PAWLING, NY — The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal two-car crash that occurred on Old Quaker Hill Road near Meeting House Road in the Town of Pawling on Monday…

New York News

Traffic stop leads to drug and firearm arrests in Lakewood

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — A routine traffic stop conducted by the Brick Township Police Street Crimes Unit on January 8 uncovered drugs, a defaced firearm, and other evidence, leading to the arrests…

New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Police Blotter

Suspect arrested in Stafford County 7-Eleven armed robbery

STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — A suspect is in custody following an armed robbery at a Stafford County 7-Eleven earlier this month, thanks to the efforts of detectives with the Stafford County Sheriff’s…

Police Blotter·Virginia News

Two juveniles detained after mob attack with pellet gun in Stafford County

STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — Two juveniles were taken into custody Monday afternoon after assaulting another juvenile and brandishing a firearm, later identified as a pellet gun, in North Stafford’s Highpointe Subdivision. The…

Police Blotter·Virginia News

Queens DA shuts down illegal pot shop in Forest Hills, seizes over 30 pounds of marijuana

QUEENS, N.Y. — Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the closure of an unlicensed cannabis shop in Forest Hills, resulting in the seizure of more than 30 pounds of marijuana and hundreds…

New York City News·New York News

Frederick police officer cleared in Super 8 motel shooting incident

FREDERICK, MD — A Frederick Police Department officer has been cleared of wrongdoing following a shooting that occurred during a standoff with an armed suspect at a Super 8 Motel on August…

Maryland News·Police Blotter

Greenville man arrested for triple homicide in Pitt County

PITT COUNTY, NC — The Pitt County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Greenville man in connection with a triple homicide that occurred across multiple crime scenes on January 10, 2025. David Lever,…

North Carolina News·Police Blotter

Buncombe County deputies investigate fatal shooting in Reems Creek community

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, NC — The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Monday at a residence in the Reems Creek community. Deputies responded to a report of…

North Carolina News·Police Blotter

With California Under Fire Over Budget Cuts, Mismanagement, How is New Jersey’s State Fire Budget?

TRENTON, N.J. — As a recent increase in forest fires continues to intensify wildfire risks across New Jersey, the Murphy Administration’s 2025 budget presents a mixed approach to funding wildfire prevention and…

New Jersey News

Authorities investigate string of mailbox explosions in Carroll County

CARROLL COUNTY, MD — The Office of the State Fire Marshal is seeking the public’s help in identifying those responsible for a series of mailbox explosions reported across the Manchester and Westminster…

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Beagle Rescued from Icy Pond by Stafford County Deputy

STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — A beagle named Rico was safely rescued from an icy pond in Stafford Lakes Village early Friday morning, thanks to the swift actions of a Stafford County sheriff’s…

Pets and Animals·Virginia News

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94-Year-Old Woman Found Dead in Hughesville Home Fire, Investigation Ongoing

HUGHESVILLE, MD — Authorities are investigating a deadly fire that claimed the life of a 94-year-old woman at her home in Hughesville on Thursday afternoon. Emergency responders from the Charles County Sheriff’s…

Maryland News

Truck Stuck Under Bridge Removed, Road Reopened in Stafford

STAFFORD, Va. — A stranded truck blocking the intersection of Andrew Chapel Road and Brooke Road has been cleared, and the roadway has been reopened, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday.…

Police Blotter·Traffic Alerts·Viral News·Virginia News

Baltimore man sentenced to 20 years for leading fentanyl trafficking operation in West Virginia

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Sean Jarred Davis, 33, of Baltimore, Maryland, was sentenced on Tuesday to 20 years in federal prison for running a fentanyl trafficking organization that operated in Hampshire and Mineral…

Department of Justice Press Releases

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Two arrested in large-scale marijuana cultivation operation in Cuba, New York

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Two residents of Cuba, New York, were arrested and charged with manufacturing and possessing over 100 marijuana plants with intent to distribute, U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced on…

Department of Justice Press Releases

Armed New Jersey man sentenced to nearly six years for drug trafficking and firearm offenses in North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. — A 45-year-old New Jersey man was sentenced on Wednesday to 68 months in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearm offenses connected to his distribution of cocaine, fentanyl, and…

Department of Justice Press Releases·New Jersey News·North Carolina News

Atlantic City Police Arrest Two in Raid at Home Used for Dealing Cocaine

Atlantic City Police Arrest Two in Narcotics Case **Atlantic City, NJ** - The Atlantic City Police Department arrested Jameel Stephens, 42, and Shamera Dunston-Marrero, 25, following an investigation into narcotics distribution. The…

Police Blotter

Ex-Husband Surrenders After Killing Wife in Maryland

Maryland State Police Investigate Homicide in St. Mary's County **LEXINGTON PARK, MD** – The Maryland State Police are conducting an investigation into a homicide that took place Friday in St. Mary's County.…