Utica man charged with kidnapping after 20-hour standoff with police

UTICA, NY — A 55-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including kidnapping, after a 20-hour standoff with police at a high-rise apartment building that began on December 26 and ended peacefully the…

Court Affirms Sheriff’s Public Records Claim Against County Executive Cassilly

BEL AIR, Md. — A Harford County Circuit Court judge has upheld a decision by the Maryland Public Information Act Compliance Board (PIACB), ruling that the administration of Harford County Executive Bob…

Jackson Police Chief Named in Gender Discrimination and Harassment Claim

JACKSON, N.J. — A female Jackson Township police officer is accusing the Jackson Police Department, under the leadership of Chief Matthew Kukz of gender discrimination and sexual harassment, seeking a settlement to…

Biden Appointed U.S. Attorney in New Jersey Announces Resigation Prior to Trump Inauguration

NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced his resignation on Tuesday, effective January 8, 2025, after serving three years as the top federal prosecutor for the District of New Jersey.…

Allegheny County Police Investigate Homicide in Duquesne

Allegheny County Police Investigate Homicide in Duquesne **Duquesne, PA** - The Allegheny County Police Department's Homicide Unit responded to a request for assistance in Duquesne following a fatal shooting incident. County 9-1-1…

Former Scranton Police Officer Charged with Sexual Abuse of Students

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry, alongside the Pennsylvania State Police, has announced charges against Stephen J. Carroll, a former Lackawanna County police officer and school resource officer at West Scranton…

Ocean County woman faces multiple weapon and threat charges after arrest

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — A woman was arrested Friday and is facing multiple charges related to the unlawful possession of weapons and making threats to kill, according to information released by authorities.…

Middlesex County man arrested on stolen firearm charges after Cranford police stop

CRANFORD, N.J. — A Piscataway man was arrested early Friday morning after Cranford police discovered a loaded, stolen firearm during a motor vehicle stop on Raritan Road. The incident occurred at approximately…

New Jersey Investigating Local Cops After Man Who Fled During Traffic Dies in Crash

HOLLAND TOWNSHIP, N.J. – The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) is investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a 20-year-old Virginia man during a…

U.S. Files Forfeiture Complaint Against $3.4 Million in Proceeds Linked to Russian Oligarch Oleg Deripaska

A civil forfeiture complaint has been filed to seize $3.4 million linked to the sale of a Burbank, California, music studio allegedly controlled by Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, who remains under U.S.…

New Jersey’s New Law Against Banning Explicit Books Could Turn Public and School Libaries in Porn Hubs

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently signed the Freedom to Read Act, designed to shield librarians from legal repercussions for making certain books available in public and school libraries. This legislation, while…

Drive-by shooting suspect arrested by U.S. Marshals in Akron

AKRON, Ohio — Matt Walker, 32, wanted for a drive-by shooting and other violent offenses, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) late yesterday morning at…

New Jersey FAA Ban Include Evesham, Police Warn

EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Federal Aviation Administration has implemented a temporary ban on the operation of drones in certain areas of New Jersey, including a portion of Evesham Township, until January…

North Jersey physical therapist’s license permanently revoked over sexual misconduct

TRENTON, N.J. — The State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners has permanently revoked the license of Danny O. Steffens, a North Jersey physical therapist, following his admission to having a sexual relationship…

Drone Mania? New Jersey seeks to restrict drone flights over New Jersey schools

TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly aims to impose strict restrictions on the operation of drones over school properties, addressing privacy and safety concerns while outlining…

New Jersey cop indicted on 22 charges in corruption and drug case

FREEHOLD, N.J. – A Monmouth County Grand Jury has returned a 22-count indictment against a former Middletown Township Police Department sergeant accused of abusing his authority, aiding criminal activities, and possessing illegal…

Two Philadelphia corrections officers arrested for jailhouse contraband smuggling operation

PHILADELPHIA – Two corrections officers at the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility (CFCF) were arrested on Tuesday for their alleged involvement in separate contraband smuggling operations that generated thousands of dollars in illegal proceeds.…

Newspaper Delivery Company Settles New Jersey Case with State for Exploiting Workers

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo announced a $296,188 settlement with NJ Penn Logistics, LLC, a newspaper delivery company accused of misclassifying over…

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Ocean County Jail Blotter: Here’s What’s Happening

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The following individuals were booked into the Ocean County Jail in the past 24 hours on charges. Each incident is independent of itself. Estiven Ferney Vidalospina, a 25-year-old…

Stafford County Police Blotter: Here’s What’s Happening

STAFFORD, Va. — The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office released its latest daily incident report on Tuesday, detailing a series of arrests involving disorderly conduct, driving under the influence, and public intoxication over…

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