NYPD officers responding to emergency call. File photo by Roy Janssen

New York City Correction Officer Slapped With Rape Charges After Luring Woman to His Apartment

QUEENS, N.Y. — A New York City correction officer has been indicted by a grand jury on charges including first-degree rape and first-degree sexual abuse after allegedly luring a 20-year-old woman to…

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Stabbing Suspects Sought in Newark

NEWARK, N.J. — The Newark Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an aggravated assault that occurred on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Public Safety Director…

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21 New Troopers Join Virginia State Police Ranks to Serve the Commonwealth

RICHMOND, Va. — On Friday, August 23, 2024, 21 new troopers will graduate from the Virginia State Police Academy, becoming the latest members to join the force dedicated to serving and protecting…

56-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot in Baltimore’s Northern District

BALTIMORE — A 56-year-old man was fatally shot on Friday evening in the 600 block of Springfield Avenue, according to the Baltimore Police Department. Officers from the Northern District responded to the…

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Maplewood Police Report Multiple Arrests and Incidents Over Five-Day Period

MAPLEWOOD, N.J., Aug. 16, 2024 — The Maplewood Police Department reported a series of arrests and incidents that occurred between August 8 and August 13, 2024, including a DUI arrest, motor vehicle…

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New York City Police Department dispatched to crime scene.

NYPD Seeks Suspect in Daylight Robbery in Queens

QUEENS, NY — The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect involved in a robbery that occurred in the afternoon on Monday, July 29, 2024.…

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Recent Spate of Vehicle Crimes and Accident in Maplewood

MAPLEWOOD, NJ—The Maplewood Police Department has reported multiple vehicle-related incidents over the past few days, including a motor vehicle theft and several vehicle rummages. On July 26, 2024, officers were dispatched to…

Firearm Seizure Leads to Arrest in Severn Traffic Stop

SEVERN, MD — A routine traffic stop led to the arrest of a prohibited possessor on Wednesday in Severn. At around 12:20 p.m., police stopped a blue Acura on the 1100 block…

Massachusetts to Erase “Mother” and “Father” from Official Birth Records

Springfield, MA – If a bill moving quickly through the Massachusetts legislator gets signed into law, you can say goodbye to terms like mother, father, man, and woman from official birth records…

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Queens Inmate Indicted on Murder Charges Following Death of Shooting Victim

QUEENS, N.Y. — Jeffrey Thurston, currently serving an 18-year sentence for attempted murder, has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of second-degree murder following the death of Malachi Capers, a…

Newark Police Seek Information on Armed Robbery Suspect

NEWARK, NJ — Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé is calling for public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an armed robbery at a local Dollar General Store. The incident…

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Virginia Man Sentenced for Assaulting Law Enforcement During Capitol Breach

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Joseph Brody, 24, of Springfield, Virginia, was sentenced to 18 months in prison and 36 months of supervised release for his role in the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S.…

Virginia Man Sentenced for Assaulting Law Enforcement During Capitol Breach

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Joseph Brody, 24, of Springfield, Virginia, was sentenced to 18 months in prison and 36 months of supervised release for his role in the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S.…

Attempted Carjacking in Maplewood

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — On Thursday, July 11, 2024, at around 8:55 PM, an attempted carjacking occurred at a Springfield Ave business in Maplewood. The incident unfolded as the car owner was inflating…

Honduran Illegals Convicted for Shooting at Local Hotel

SPRINGFIELD, IL — Walter Geovanni Arteta-Gonzalez, 33, and Santos Fernando Zepeda-Arteta, 21, both originally from Honduras, have been sentenced to imprisonment for firearm possession by a prohibited person. Arteta-Gonzalez received an 18-month…

Stop and Shop to Shut Down 18 Stores in New York and New Jersey by November

Stop & Shop to Close 32 Underperforming Stores by Year-End NEW YORK, NY – Stop & Shop announced plans to close 32 underperforming stores by the end of the year, with nearly…

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New Jersey Monday Morning Commuter Traffic Report

Trenton, NJ — Monday morning commuters in New Jersey are dealing with several traffic issues on major roadways. Around 7:34 a.m., a crash on the Garden State Parkway southbound, just south of…

New Jersey News·Traffic Alerts

Reduction in Size: Hooters Announces 41 Restaurant Closures Including Baltimore, Manassas

Hooters Closes Dozens of Locations Nationwide Amid Market Pressures WASHINGTON—Hooters, the Atlanta-based casual dining chain, has shuttered dozens of locations across the United States, citing challenging market conditions as the primary reason…

Business News·Food & Dining

Rite-Aid Closing Multiple Locations Across Ohio

Rite-Aid Announces Closure of Multiple Stores Across Ohio ASHTABULA, OH – Rite-Aid Corporation has officially announced the closure of fifteen stores throughout Ohio, impacting several communities. The decision forms part of the…

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Westfield Police Blotter: Here’s What’s Happening

WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Police Department reported a series of incidents from June 9 to June 15, including arrests and the discovery of lost property. Details of these events underscore the…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

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New York City Correction Officer Slapped With Rape Charges After Luring Woman to His Apartment

Stabbing Suspects Sought in Newark

21 New Troopers Join Virginia State Police Ranks to Serve the Commonwealth

56-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot in Baltimore’s Northern District

Maplewood Police Report Multiple Arrests and Incidents Over Five-Day Period

NYPD Seeks Suspect in Daylight Robbery in Queens

Recent Spate of Vehicle Crimes and Accident in Maplewood

Firearm Seizure Leads to Arrest in Severn Traffic Stop

Massachusetts to Erase “Mother” and “Father” from Official Birth Records

Queens Inmate Indicted on Murder Charges Following Death of Shooting Victim

Newark Police Seek Information on Armed Robbery Suspect

Virginia Man Sentenced for Assaulting Law Enforcement During Capitol Breach

Virginia Man Sentenced for Assaulting Law Enforcement During Capitol Breach

Attempted Carjacking in Maplewood

Honduran Illegals Convicted for Shooting at Local Hotel

Stop and Shop to Shut Down 18 Stores in New York and New Jersey by November

New Jersey Monday Morning Commuter Traffic Report

Reduction in Size: Hooters Announces 41 Restaurant Closures Including Baltimore, Manassas

Rite-Aid Closing Multiple Locations Across Ohio

Westfield Police Blotter: Here’s What’s Happening

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