New Bill Seeks to Regulate Obscene and Perverse Books in New Jersey School Libraries

TRENTON, NJ – A new bill introduced in New Jersey would force every school district in the state to adopt an official policy on obscene reading materials in school libraries. The move…

New Jersey News·School and Education News

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office Reports DUI Incident Involving Child Neglect

Stafford County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a reckless driver on Chestnut Hill Drive on June 19, 2024, at 3:02 p.m. First Sergeant D.F. Purcell Jr. and Deputy D.J. Ferrell…

Police Blotter

Four Arraigned for Assault on NYPD Officers in Long Island City

QUEENS, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that four individuals have been arraigned on charges of attempted gang assault and related offenses after attacking two NYPD officers. The officers were…

Allentown Man Sentenced to 9 to 24 Years for Sexual Assault and Child Exploitation

HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Jacob Torres, 33, of Allentown, has been sentenced to 9 to 24 years in prison for sexually assaulting a minor and disseminating child…

Corona Man Charged with Rape and Kidnapping of 13-Year-Olds in Kissena Park

QUEENS, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Christian Inga, 25, of Waldron Street, has been charged with first-degree rape, two counts of second-degree kidnapping, predatory sexual assault, and…

Navy Vet Exonerated of Rape and Murder of Boy After 44 Years in Prison

RICHMOND, VA – Marvin Grimm, who spent 44 years in prison for the abduction, murder, and rape of a 3-year-old boy in 1975, has been exonerated by the Virginia Court of Appeals.…

New Jersey Sets Guidelines for Police Request of Blood Taken from Every Newborn Baby in State

TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today a significant policy shift aimed at tightening control over law enforcement’s access to newborn bloodspot information in New Jersey. This move comes with…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Police Seek Suspects in Philadelphia Mass Shooting

Philadelphia, PA – Police in Philadelphia believe they have identified a vehicle used in connection to last night’s mass shooting incident that left seven people injured. On Thursday, at 6:21 p.m., a…

Philadelphia News

Queens Rapist Charged with Assault and Kidnapping of Minors in Kissena Park

QUEENS, NY—Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Christian Inga, a 25-year-old resident of Waldron Street, has been charged with multiple severe crimes, including first-degree rape and second-degree kidnapping, following an…

New York City News·New York News·Police Blotter

Pennsylvania Woman Facing Charges After Violent Incident at Wildwood Motel Pool

Multiple charges have been filed against Fallan Turner, 43, of Philadelphia, PA, following a chaotic incident at a motel pool in Wildwood Crest. Police were called to the scene on Monday afternoon…

Jersey Shore News

Fantasy Faire Brings Medieval Magic to Millville, NJ

MILLVILLE, NJ – Step into a world of medieval folklore and fun at WheatonArts’ Fantasy Faire, occurring on June 22 and 23 from 10 AM to 4 PM. This family-friendly festival invites…

What to do: Upcoming Events·New Jersey News

Garden State Comic Fest Returns to New Jersey

MORRISTOWN, NJ – The Garden State Comic Fest, a premier event for comic book and pop culture enthusiasts, is set to take place on June 22 and 23 at the Mennen Arena.…

What to do: Upcoming Events·New Jersey News

Taco Palooza: A Festive Day of Tacos and Entertainment in Hopatcong, NJ

HOPATCONG, NJ – Taco enthusiasts and food lovers will gather at Hilltop Fields for the upcoming Taco Palooza on Saturday, June 22, from 11 AM to 7 PM. This vibrant festival combines…

What to do: Upcoming Events·Food & Dining·New Jersey News

Four Charged in Assault on NYPD Officers in Queens

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY — Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz has announced the arraignment of four individuals following a violent altercation involving two NYPD officers. The incident occurred outside a Long Island…

Massachusetts Child Predator Pleads Guilty in Court

BERKSHIRE COUNTY, MA – A Massasuchussets man has pled guilty to multiple charges involving predatory behavior and luring a young child in Berkshire County. “In 2021 the Defendant utilized Omegle* to make…

Massachusetts News·Police Blotter

Couple Left Their Three Kids Home Alone While They Went to Casino and Assaulted Each Other

WILKES-BARRE, PA – A violent domestic incident involving Fabio Sanchez, 45, of Nanticoke, and Pamela Cruz Santana, 28, of Wilkes-Barre, led to their arrests early on the morning of June 16, 2024.…

Police Blotter·Pennsylvania News

Belleville Police Department Shares Heat Safety Tips Amid Scorching Temperatures

BELLEVILLE, NJ – With a severe heatwave expected to hit the area, the Belleville Police Department has issued urgent safety advice to help residents cope with the upcoming dangerously high temperatures and…

Government News·Health and Wellness·North Jersey News

Poor Air Quality Alert Issued for North Jersey Counties

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code orange air quality alert for today, June 18, 2024, affecting Sussex and Warren Counties. This alert signals that…

Health and Wellness·New Jersey News·North Jersey News

Intense Heat Wave Arrives Across New York State

GENESEE VALLEY, NY – New York State is bracing for a severe heat wave starting today in the Genesee Valley and Finger Lakes regions, with the extreme temperatures expected to affect the…

Weather Reports and News

New Jersey’s Heat Wave Is Here: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe and Cool

TRENTON, NJ – The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ, has issued a Heat Advisory and an Excessive Heat Watch for parts of New Jersey, including Western Monmouth, Ocean, and Southeastern…

New Jersey News·Weather Reports and News

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