Police confirm series of drone sightings across Monmouth County beachfront

FREEHOLD, N.J. — Local law enforcement agencies in Monmouth County have received multiple reports of drone sightings this week, reflecting a growing trend nationwide, Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago and Monmouth County Police…

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Social Media Says Drone Crashed in North Jersey, Police Confirm it Was Just an Online Rumor

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — South Beverwyck Road remains closed near Edgewood Court after a motor vehicle crash downed electrical lines and a utility pole, the Parsippany Police Department confirmed Tuesday. Authorities reported no…

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Salisbury woman arrested in November shooting; manhunt underway for second suspect

SALISBURY, Md. — Authorities arrested a Salisbury woman in connection with a November shooting that left a female victim hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday. Briana…

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Lockdown lifted at Yonkers school amid ongoing police investigation

YONKERS, N.Y. — The lockdown at the Robert C. Dodson School was lifted Monday afternoon following an active police investigation near the school, according to the Yonkers Police Department. The precautionary lockdown,…

New York News·School and Education News

Man convicted in Ocean City boardwalk stabbings sentenced to 10 years

OCEAN CITY, Md. — A Ridgely man was sentenced to a decade in prison on November 8 after being found guilty of first-degree assault in a violent 2022 boardwalk attack that left…

Maryland News·Police Blotter

Monmouth County cops note increase in mysterious drone sightings

FREEHOLD, N.J. — Law enforcement officials in Monmouth County have confirmed receiving numerous reports of drone sightings in various municipalities this week, mirroring similar trends observed in other regions, Prosecutor Raymond S.…

Jersey Shore News·Monmouth County News

Evesham Township police investigate surge in drone activity

EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Authorities in Evesham Township are investigating an increase in drone activity reported across the area, according to a statement from the Evesham Township Police Department on Thursday. Police…

Maryland officials urge action on school safety transfer rule as legislature delays vote

BALTIMORE — The Maryland State Board of Education and State Superintendent Dr. Carey M. Wright expressed concern Thursday after lawmakers declined to vote on an emergency regulation aimed at strengthening communication regarding…

Maryland News·School and Education News

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Fentanyl dealer and associate arrested in Poughkeepsie drug raid, officials say

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Two individuals were arrested early Wednesday during a drug raid at a Poughkeepsie apartment, where authorities seized fentanyl, cocaine, and drug packaging materials, the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office announced.…

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Price Gouging Protections Enforced in Erie County Following Severe Snowstorm

Price Gouging Protections Enforced in Erie County Following Severe Snowstorm **Harrisburg, PA** - Price gouging protections are in effect in Erie County due to a severe snowstorm that left more than three…

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Woodbridge man charged with murder in fatal domestic shooting

WOODBRIDGE, VA — A 20-year-old woman was fatally shot during a domestic dispute at a Woodbridge residence Wednesday night, leading to the arrest of a family member on multiple charges, including second-degree…

Fleeing to the Flood, Ellen DeGeneres’ UK mansion submerged in severe flooding weeks after move from U.S.

COTSWOLDS, England — She fled the storm brewing on the horizon in the United States with President Donald Trump, but she couldn’t escape the storms and flooding in her new country at…

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Time for some traffic problems in Fort Lee: Water main break shuts down Hudson Terrace

FORT LEE, N.J. — Hudson Terrace has been closed in both directions from Central Avenue into Edgewater following an emergency water main break, according to the Fort Lee Police Department. Emergency utility…

New Jersey News·North Jersey News

Water Mission Delivers Critical Aid in Hurricane Helene Aftermath

In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina, Water Mission, a Charleston-based Christian nonprofit, provided vital aid, including generators and water treatment systems. The organization’s swift action…

US and World News

Fatal trailer fire under investigation in Elkton

ELKTON, Md. — A fatal trailer fire in the 1930 block of East Old Philadelphia Road is under investigation after firefighters located the body of a victim inside late Wednesday night. The…

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Brooklyn woman’s death ruled a homicide; investigation underway

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The death of a 56-year-old woman found unconscious earlier this month in Brownsville has been ruled a homicide, according to police. Idell Holloway, of Belmont Avenue, was discovered on…

New York City News

High Bridge crossing guard killed in pedestrian crash while on duty

HIGH BRIDGE, N.J. — A 75-year-old crossing guard was fatally struck by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon while working at the intersection of County Route 513 and Larrison Avenue, authorities said. Robert Bork,…

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Inmate murder under investigation at North Branch Correctional Institution

CUMBERLAND, Md. — Maryland State Police are investigating the homicide of an inmate at the North Branch Correctional Institution in Cumberland after the death of 28-year-old Robert Warren was ruled a homicide…