Police Confirm Dog in Viral Animal Cruelty Case Is Safe and Healthy

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA — The Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) has confirmed that the dog at the center of a widely circulated animal cruelty video is alive and in good health following…

Winter Storm Watch Issued for North Jersey: Heavy Snow, Rain, and High Winds Expected

NORTH JERSEY — A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for North Jersey as forecasters warn of heavy rain, snow, and strong winds set to impact the region throughout the weekend. Rain…

Pennsylvania attorney general sues mortgage brokers over kickback scheme

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has filed a civil lawsuit against Lehigh Valley-based mortgage brokers and their manager, Barry Newhart, accusing them of orchestrating a kickback scheme with real…

Supreme Court Upholds Biden TikTok Ban

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in support for a law that could ban TikTok nationwide unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divests from the platform by Sunday, January…

Spring Lake Heights man charged in Wall Township hit-and-run involving police vehicle

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Spring Lake Heights man has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash that damaged a Wall Township police vehicle earlier this month, authorities announced. Jose Duarte,…

Pittsburgh fugitive arrested as detectives recover stolen handgun

PITTSBURGH, PA — A Pittsburgh man wanted on multiple bench warrants since December has been arrested in East Liberty, where authorities also recovered a stolen firearm during the operation. Sheriff Kevin M.…

Gottheimer led the charge to shut down pregnancy crisis centers offering alternatives to women over abortion

HACKENSACK, N.J. — U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) has launched a new campaign to shut down crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) in New Jersey that he says mislead women by posing as legitimate…

Six New Jersey lawmakers vote against bill to deport undocumented immigrants convicted of sex crimes, domestic violence

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey’s congressional delegation was sharply divided in a recent vote on the “Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act,” a bill that would allow for the deportation…

Wanted: New York State Police manhunt for fugitive suspect in Philmont gang assault

PHILMONT, NY — The New York State Police are actively searching for 34-year-old William M. Metz of Claverack, NY, in connection with a violent gang assault that occurred in Philmont on January…

New Jersey School Teacher Had Relationship with Young Student, Giving Birth to His Child

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, N.J. — A 34-year-old elementary school teacher in Middle Township has been arrested on multiple charges, including aggravated sexual assault, following an investigation into an alleged sexual relationship…

Albemarle County Police Investigating Alleged Animal Cruelty Incident Captured on Video

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. — The Albemarle County Police Department has launched an investigation into a reported act of animal cruelty involving a dog after a video of the incident began circulating online.…

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…

Maryland Attorney General sues RealPage, major landlords over alleged rent price-fixing scheme

BALTIMORE, MD — Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has filed a lawsuit against RealPage, Inc. and six of the state’s largest residential landlords, accusing them of colluding to inflate rental prices…

NYPD announces new vehicle pursuit policy to prioritize public safety

NEW YORK, N.Y. — New York City Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch announced sweeping changes to the NYPD’s vehicle pursuit policy on Tuesday, aiming to enhance public safety and reduce risks to…

Boston police arrest Braintree man on human trafficking and drug charges

BOSTON, MA — A Braintree man was arrested Monday night on multiple charges, including human trafficking for sexual servitude, following an investigation by the Boston Police Human Trafficking Unit and the Massachusetts…

Santa Monica police crack down on fire looters near evacuation zone with 39 arrests

SANTA MARIA, CALIF. — Santa Maria Police Department officers arrested three individuals late Sunday near the evacuation zone on multiple charges, including drug possession and carrying burglary tools. The suspects were booked…

Pennsylvania attorney general sues Eagle Rock Resort over deceptive land sales

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has filed a lawsuit against Eagle Rock Resort Co., LLC, and its parent and subsidiary companies, accusing them of misleading consumers with inflated property…

Newburgh Man Sentenced to Five Years for Gun Possession

GOSHEN, NY — A Newburgh man has been sentenced to five years in state prison for attempting to possess a loaded firearm, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced Thursday. Romaine…

Ocean County man held without bail on cyber harassment and stalking charges

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Thomas Hayes of Ocean County was arrested on January 9, 2025, and is being held without bail on charges of cyber harassment and stalking. Authorities allege that Hayes…

New York City employee’s arrest for unlicensed driving raises concerns within the Administration for Children’s Services

BRONX, N.Y. — An off-duty employee of the New York City Administration for Children’s Services was arrested Thursday evening in the Bronx on charges related to driving without a valid license, police…

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