Motorcyclist killed after driver flees Baltimore crash and is arrested for DWI

Police say suspect left scene before being found nearby BALTIMORE, Md. — A motorcyclist was killed after a collision with a vehicle in Southwest Baltimore, and the other driver was arrested on…

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Newark police highlight Amazon lockers to help residents avoid package theft

North Ward station offers secure pickup option for online orders NEWARK, N.J. — Newark police are encouraging North Ward residents to use Amazon lockers at the city’s 7th Precinct to help protect…

Man accused of pushing victim into Baltimore harbor charged with murder

Police say confrontation ended with 37-year-old’s death BALTIMORE, Md. — A Parkville man has been charged with murder after Baltimore police said he pushed another man into the water during a confrontation…

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NJ strips doctor of medical license after federal opioid conviction

Pain management physician permanently barred from practicing TRENTON, N.J. — A Gloucester County pain management physician convicted in federal court of unlawfully distributing controlled substances has permanently lost his New Jersey medical…

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He bought the last scratch-off in the machine then won $1 million

Final Triple Red 777s ticket delivers life-changing prize PERRYVILLE, Md. — The last Triple Red 777s scratch-off ticket left in a vending machine turned into a $1 million prize for a Cecil…

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Quick gas stop delivers lottery win in Port Chester

Lucky ticket lands prize worth more than $31K PORT CHESTER, N.Y. — A New York Lottery player turned a routine stop at a Port Chester gas station into a top-prize TAKE 5…

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Can You Legally Shoot a Groundhog Eating Your Garden in New Jersey? Here’s What State Law Says

Toms River, NJ – Few things frustrate home gardeners more than walking outside to find a vegetable garden destroyed overnight by a hungry groundhog. While many New Jersey homeowners wonder whether they…

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Jack Ciattarelli, GOP Candidate for New Jersey Governor

Jack Ciattarelli Joins Open Road Ventures After Three Campaigns for New Jersey Governor

Toms River, NJ – Former New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli has accepted a new private-sector leadership role, joining Open Road Ventures as one of the first members of the company’s newly…

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Chick-fil-A Could Finally Be Coming to Toms River With New Ocean County Mall Restaurant

Toms River, NJ – One of the country’s most popular fast-food chains could soon be opening its first restaurant in Toms River, according to applications filed with the Toms River Planning Board.…

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Newark Police Workers Say City Shorted Their Overtime Pay; Federal Judge Lets Lawsuit Continue

Newark, NJ – A federal judge has rejected the City of Newark‘s attempt to dismiss a class-action lawsuit filed by three police department employees who allege they were systematically underpaid for overtime…

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Camden Man Makes It to Hospital After Stabbing, But Dies Moments Later

Camden, NJ – Detectives from the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and the Camden County Police Department are investigating the fatal stabbing of a Camden resident who managed to reach Cooper University Hospital…

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23-Year-Old Inmate Charged with Murder at New Jersey Youth Correctional Facility

Chesterfield Township, NJ – A 23-year-old inmate from East Orange has been charged with murder after authorities say he fatally assaulted another prisoner inside the Garden State Youth Correctional Facility in Burlington…

South Jersey News

Three Weekend Shootings Leave One Dead, Two Injured Across Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating three separate shootings that occurred over the weekend, leaving one man dead and two women injured in incidents spanning the city’s 35th and…

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Man Arrested with Rifle at Trump National Golf Club Ahead of President’s Visit

Los Angeles, CA – A California man was arrested at Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles after authorities say he was observed photographing security preparations ahead of President Donald Trump‘s visit, leading…

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Ohio Father Charged After Allegedly Luring Man Accused of Raping 11-Year-Old Daughter and Shooting Him

Columbus, OH – In Ohio courtrooms, dismay and shock erupted after a father who sought to take revenge on a man who raped his 11-year-old daughter faced tougher bail conditions than the…

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Third Circuit Keeps New Jersey Assault Weapons Ban in Effect While U.S. Supreme Court Appeal Moves Forward

Trenton, NJ – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has granted New Jersey’s emergency request to stay its recent ruling that struck down the state’s decades-old bans on certain…

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His smile wins hearts but Haze is still waiting for someone to choose him

Playful 2-year-old shelter dog is ready for a forever home JACKSON, N.J. — Haze has the playful personality, the favorite toy and the big smile that shelter volunteers say people are looking…

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Swastikas, ‘Heil Hitler’ Scrawled Inside Former Jackson School Set to Become Yeshiva

Jackson Township, NJ – The vacant Christa McAuliffe Middle School building that is in the process of being sold to Beth Medrash Govoha was allegedly broken into and vandalized, with swastikas, Nazi…

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New Jersey Supreme Court to Rule on COVID Hazard Pay Dispute for School Workers

Trenton, NJ – The New Jersey Supreme Court is scheduled to issue a decision Wednesday in a closely watched labor dispute that could affect public employee contracts statewide. The case, East Orange…

Fugitive Wanted on Multiple Charges Related to Philadelphia Home Invasion

Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Lee Johnson, 26, who is wanted on charges including aggravated indecent assault, burglary and unlawful restraint. According…