Cocaine busted after dog sniffs speeding car
Wanted man found with fentanyl-laced paraphernalia in Owings gas station arrest OWINGS, MD — A man wanted on an outstanding warrant was taken into custody at a gas station, where deputies also…
Here are the convicted murderers Phil Murphy granted clemency to on last day as New Jersey governor
Trenton, NJ – Trenton – In a sweeping and controversial act of executive authority, outgoing Governor Phil Murphy granted clemency to more than a dozen convicted murderers and violent offenders during his…
Murphy grants clemency to monster mom who burned her two children alive before leaving office
Long Branch, NJ – Long Branch – Outgoing Governor Phil Murphy’s decision to grant clemency to convicted child killer Maria Montalvo has sparked outrage across Monmouth County, with Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago…
Murphy signs law banning plastic forks, knives, spoons — and yes, the spork — before leaving office
TRENTON, NJ – In one of his final acts as governor, Phil Murphy has signed Assembly Bill 5157 into law, officially banning automatic distribution of single-use plastic utensils and condiment packets at…
ICE launches new immigration sweeps in Lakewood and Ocean County, targeting criminal illegal aliens
LAKEWOOD, NJ – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents conducted a series of immigration enforcement operations across Ocean County this week, focusing on individuals with active criminal detainers and outstanding deportation orders.…
Chinese-owned Smithfield Foods buys iconic Nathan’s Famous in $450 million deal
NEW YORK, NY – Nathan’s Famous, the 108-year-old Coney Island hot dog brand synonymous with classic American food culture, has been sold to Smithfield Foods, the U.S. meat-processing giant owned by Hong…
Chris Smith faces GOP primary challenge from Rob Canfield in New Jersey’s 4th District
BRICK, NJ – Congressman Chris Smith is set to face a Republican primary challenger in New Jersey’s 4th Congressional District, as Rob Canfield, a small-business owner and firearms instructor from Brick, officially…
Virginia bill would let all localities tax land and buildings at different rates
RICHMOND, VA – A new proposal before the Virginia General Assembly would give every city and county in the Commonwealth the authority to tax land and improvements — such as buildings —…
Virginia legislature moves to decriminalize suicide
Virginia lawmakers move to abolish the common-law crime of suicide RICHMOND, VA – A new proposal before the Virginia General Assembly would formally abolish the centuries-old common-law classification of suicide as a…
Virginia Lawmakers Push for Higher Sales Taxes for Every County and City
RICHMOND, VA – A bipartisan group of Virginia senators has introduced legislation that would allow every county and city in the Commonwealth to hold a local referendum on raising sales taxes to…
Virginia proposes 10% income tax increase for wealthy earners
RICHMOND, VA – A new proposal before the Virginia General Assembly would create a higher income tax rate for the state’s wealthiest earners, directing millions in additional revenue toward education, childcare, and…
Cory Booker blasts ICE after North Jersey migrant sweep leaves families in turmoil
MORRISTOWN, NJ – U.S. Senator Cory Booker is condemning federal immigration agents after what he called a “terrible breach of this community” during a recent ICE operation in North Jersey that resulted…
Fugitive caught working construction after days on the run
Fugitive wanted on PFA violations and probation breach arrested in North Versailles PITTSBURGH, PA — A Beechview man who had been on the run for ten days was arrested Tuesday morning in…
New Jersey teachers urged to wear blue as NJEA union backs Minnesota ICE protest
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey teachers are being asked to wear blue on Friday as part of a coordinated show of support for educators in Minnesota who are organizing a Day of…
Ohio man wins $50K scratch-off prize for the second time
Strongsville man hits $50,000 scratch-off prize for the second time STRONGSVILLE, OH — A Strongsville resident has pulled off a rare lottery feat, winning $50,000 on a Holiday Millions scratch-off ticket —…
Hidden ticket and long odds lead to lottery windfall
Fort Washington woman wins $31,233 on Racetrax trifecta box bet after returning from break FORT WASHINGTON, MD — A Prince George’s County woman’s decision to return to Racetrax after a short break…
Maryland man changes mind at gas station and hits jackpot
Eastern Shore man switches scratch-off at the last second and wins $50,000 DENTON, MD — A spur-of-the-moment decision at a gas station turned into a $50,000 payday for a Caroline County man…
Side-by-side swiped from Stafford motorsports shop
Side-by-side vehicle and four tires reported stolen in Stafford County theft cases STAFFORD, VA — Deputies in Stafford County are investigating two separate larceny incidents reported on Monday, including the theft of…
Jersey law cracks down on illegal signal-blocking tech
New Jersey law makes use of signal jammers a fourth-degree crime under new bill TRENTON, NJ — A newly signed bipartisan law will now make the use of signal jammers a criminal…
$500K jackpot ticket sold in Lancaster County
$500,000 winning Cash 5 ticket sold at Turkey Hill in Lancaster County MOUNTVILLE, PA — A Pennsylvania Lottery player is holding a ticket worth half a million dollars after matching all five…