New Jersey Woman Enters Zoo Cage with Tiger, Luckily Gets Out With Only a Ticket

BRIDGETON, NJ – A New Jersey woman is luckily to be alive and in one piece after making a not-so-smart decision to enter a zoo enclosure with a tiger. The Millville woman…

Baltimore County Launches School Bus Camera Safety Program to Protect Students

TOWSON, Md. — In a new initiative aimed at enhancing student safety, the Baltimore County Police Department has partnered with Baltimore County Public Schools and AngelTrax to implement an automated school bus…

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

Queens Man Arrested in Fatal 2019 Hit-and-Run on Rockaway Boulevard

QUEENS, N.Y. — A 26-year-old Queens man has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of a 67-year-old pedestrian on Christmas night in 2019. Ravindra Dharamjit, 26,…

Baltimore Area Man Charged with Murder for Road Rage Shooting on I-95

TOWSON, Md. — A Baltimore County man has been charged with attempted murder following a highway shooting incident in Howard County earlier this month. The accused, Quwan Gordon, 48, of Owings Mills,…

Montgomery County Police Target Impaired Commercial Drivers in Specialized Traffic Operation

GAITHERSBURG, MD — On August 22, 2024, the Montgomery County Department of Police conducted a specialized traffic operation focused on enhancing roadway safety by targeting impaired commercial drivers. The operation, funded by…

Chesapeake Police Department Activates First School Zone Speed Camera on Kempsville Road

CHESAPEAKE, VA — The Chesapeake Police Department announced that the first school zone speed camera will become active on Monday along Kempsville Road as Greenbrier Christian Academy begins its school year. Additional…

Former Congressman George Santos Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Identity Theft

NEW YORK — Former U.S. Representative George Anthony Devolder Santos, 36, of Queens, New York, pleaded guilty today to charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. The charges stem from a…

Connecticut Man Pleads Guilty in $7.8 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme

NEWARK, N.J. — A Connecticut man has admitted his involvement in a multimillion-dollar health care fraud and kickback scheme involving durable medical equipment (DME), U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna announced. Jesse Foote, 58,…

Pennsylvania Reaches Settlement With Butler Landlord for Unlawful Debt Collection Practices

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Attorney General Michelle Henry has secured a $50,000 settlement with A.R. Building Company, Inc., a Butler County-based landlord, in response to allegations of unlawful billing, leasing, and debt collection…

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Two Men Arrested in Connection with July Shootout in Philadelphia’s Moyamensing Section

PHILADELPHIA — District Attorney Larry Krasner, alongside members of the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Gun Violence Task Force (GVTF), announced the arrests of Salvatore Branco and Rhett Mazza for their involvement in…

Virginia Home Invader Identified as Wandering Dirtbag

STAFFORD, Va., Monday — A North Stafford family’s early morning scare turned into a humorous misunderstanding after deputies responded to what was believed to be a burglary in progress, only to discover…

Fugitive Predator Rex Miller Arrested in Cuyahoga Falls by U.S. Marshals

AKRON, Ohio — Rex Miller, a fugitive wanted by the Portage County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Marshals Service, was apprehended Monday evening in Cuyahoga Falls. The arrest was made by…

Drunk Driver Flees Police in Stafford

STAFFORD, Va. — A 26-year-old man from Stafford faces multiple charges after leading police on a brief pursuit while allegedly intoxicated late Saturday night, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. The…

Delaware State Police Arrest Wilmington Man for DUI and Felony Drug Charges After Newark Traffic Stop

NEWARK, Del. — Delaware State Police have arrested 43-year-old Donelle Harris of Wilmington on charges of driving under the influence and felony drug offenses following a traffic stop early Sunday morning in…

Three Men Charged in Douglaston Home Invasion, Hostage Situation

DOUGLASTON, Queens — Three men have been charged with kidnapping, burglary, and other crimes following a home invasion in Douglaston early Saturday morning, during which they allegedly held eight people, including three…

New Jersey Bill Seeks to Regulate THC-Infused Drinks That Are ‘Legal’ Today

TRENTON, NJ – Heads up, New Jersey! A new bill is making waves in the Garden State, and it could soon change the game for THC-infused drinks. If you’ve been enjoying these…

Jamestown Man Arrested on Multiple Fentanyl Charges

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Jamestown man has been arrested and charged with multiple fentanyl-related offenses, U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced on Friday. Duane Lowery, 29, faces serious charges, including possession with…

Foul Odor, Dead Dogs, Lead Police to Horrific Animal Cruelty Case in Queens

QUEENS, N.Y. — A Queens woman has been charged in an 88-count indictment for allegedly subjecting over 20 dogs and cats to severe neglect in a squalid Jackson Heights home, leading to…

Philadelphia Judge Convicts Man in East Germantown Home Invasion Robbery

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, together with the Prolific Gun Offenders Unit (PGOU), announced the conviction of Marquise Alexander for his involvement in a 2023 home invasion and armed…

New Jersey Court System Discriminated Against Non-English Speaking Defendents

NEWARK, NJ—The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey and the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division announced a settlement with the Monmouth Vicinage Courts (MVC) regarding allegations of discrimination. The…

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