After promoting racial equality, President Biden fires black Surgeon General on First Day

WASHINGTON, DC – On the first day of his presidency, President Joe Biden today said his administration will promote racial equality. “There’s no time to start like today,” Biden told reporters as…

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Editorial: Proposed Warehouses at Adventure Crossing an Affront to Jackson Residents

The following article was written by Randy Bergmann, a former editor at the Asbury Park Press and now independent journalist, originally published on his Facebook Page and republished with permission. Randy Bergmann…

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Monmouth County Prosecutor Warns of COVID-19 Scams

FREEHOLDER, NJ – As reported last week by Shore News Network, throughout the country, COVID-19 scams are real. Working with local officials behind the scenes, we published our report last week. At…

New Jersey News

Three South Carolina Men Arrested for Sexually Exploiting Children

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Ricky Craig Weinberg, 62, of Rock Hill, S.C., and Robert Norman Brookhart, 51, of Fort Mill, S.C., on 21…

Police Blotter

El Salvadorian Illegal Alien Hiding in Minnesota Deported by ICE to Face Murder and Terrorism Charges in Home Country

ST. PAUL, Minn. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers removed an unlawfully present Salvadoran national Friday, who is wanted in his home country for charges of aggravated murder, attempted murder…

In the News

Suspect caught in Columbus stabbing

COLUMBUS, OH – On January 17, 2021, at 5:37 pm, officers were dispatched to 1817 Lockbourne Rd. on a stabbing. When officers arrived, they found 60-year-old Richard Carr suffering from multiple stab…

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Cuomo welcomes Biden, but says New York won’t recover from COVID-19 until 2025

ALBANY, NY – New York Governor Andrew Cuomo today welcomed the start of the Biden-Harris administration. “Today is a new day and the start of a bold new chapter. Congratulations President Biden…

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Armed Robbery at Newark Gas Station Being Investigated

Newark, DE – The Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a Newark area gas station that occurred early this morning. The incident occurred at approximately 1:28 a.m., Wednesday, January 20,…

Delaware News·Police Blotter

Police Investigating Rehohoth Beach Bank Robbery

Rehoboth Beach, De – Delaware State Police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred Tuesday afternoon. On January 19, 2021, at approximately 3:17 p.m., Delaware State Police responded to the PNC Bank…

Delaware News·Police Blotter

New Jersey GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Jack Ciattarelli Under Fire for Open Arms Embrace of Joe Biden

FREEHOLD, NJ – Jack Ciattarelli, a Republican candidate for New Jersey governor who was open about his dislike for former U.S. President Donald J. Trump is under fire from his own camp…

Politics

Federal court restrains Toledo pharmacy and two pharmacists from dispensing opioids or other controlled substances

OHIO – A federal court in Ohio issued a temporary restraining order enjoining a Toledo, Ohio, pharmacy and two of its pharmacists from dispensing opioids and other controlled substances, the Department of…

Ohio News·Police Blotter

Michigan DOJ Attorney Matt Schneider Upset over Kwame Kilpatrick Commutation

DETROIT, MI – After President Donald J. Trump commuted the sentence of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, U.S. Attorney Matt Schneider expressed his disapproval of the President’s decision. “My position on the…

Illinois News·Police Blotter·Politics

Violent felon heading back to prison

EVANSVILLE, INDIANA – Acting United States Attorney John Childress announced today that Cameron M. King, 25, of Evansville, Indiana was sentenced to 90 months imprisonment by U.S. District Court Judge Richard L.…

Police Blotter

Defendants Sentenced For Roles in International Firearms Trafficking

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA – Two defendants were sentenced last week in federal court for their roles in an international firearms trafficking ring. On Monday, January 11, 2021, Naomi Natal Haynes, 41, a…

Florida News·Police Blotter

Walcott Man Sentenced to 19 Years in Federal Lockup for Robbery

DAVENPORT, IOWA — On January 19, 2021, United States District Court Judge Rebecca Goodgame Ebinger sentenced Curlie Marquee Quarterman, age 35, of Walcott, to 228 months in prison for Felon in Possession of…

Police Blotter

Fentanyl Dealer Gets 10 Years in Prison

TAMPA, FLORIDA – U.S. District Judge William F. Jung has sentenced Kwame’ Leon Weaver (31, Clearwater) to 10 years in federal prison for possessing a mixture of fentanyl, acetylfentanyl, and heroin with…

Florida News·Police Blotter

East Gate Leads the Way in Repositioning of Fort Monmouth Into Jersey Shore’s Premier Live/Play Destination

East Gate is spearheading the evolution of Monmouth County’s historic Fort Monmouth into the Jersey Shore’s premier live/work/play community. Hailed for being the first residential component brought to market at the 1,126-acre…

Monmouth County News

Most N.J. Businesses Have Adapted to the Realities of Pandemic, But Need Help in the Coming Months, Survey Finds

State business owners report they are adapting to the realities of COVID-19, however many indicate that they need additional support from the state and federal governments, including financing and technical assistance, according…

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Police investigating noose found tied to Fair Lawn, New Jersey utility line

FAIR LAWN, NJ – Residents in Fair Lawn, New Jersey were upset to find what appeared to be a noose hanging from a utility line in their town this week. According to…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Trump pardons Steven Benjamin Floyd, U.S. Marine, Iraq Combat Vet who was convicted of bank robbery by extortion

Steven Benjamin Floyd – President Trump granted a full pardon to Steven Benjamin Floyd. This pardon is supported by Representative Mark Green. Mr. Floyd joined the United States Marines Corps at age…

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