Ohio Mother Sentenced to Life for Aggravated Murder of Infant Son

COLUMBUS, OH—Melissa R. Thorp, 40, has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 20 years for the brutal murder of her 4-month-old son, Aaron Thorp. Thorp pleaded…

New Jersey Commuter Report: Major Delays Across North Jersey

New Jersey Traffic and Commuter Report Trenton, NJ – As of 8:53 a.m., a downed tree on I-287 northbound, north of Exit 30 – North Maple Ave in Harding Township has closed…

Man Missing After Falling Into Delaware River At Philadelphia Pier

PHILADELPHIA, PA – On July 13, at approximately 1:00 AM, 9th District officers responded to 101 N Columbus Blvd for a report of a person in the river. According to witnesses, a…

The Best Ice Cream Shops in Central Ohio

Central Ohio boasts a variety of excellent ice cream shops, each with unique offerings and specialties. Here’s a closer look at some top picks: Johnson’s Real Ice Cream Bexley, Columbus Family-owned for…

Woman Found Shot Dead at Ohio Construction Site

Columbus, OH – On April 25, at approximately 2:05 PM, Columbus Police Officers were dispatched to a construction site off Noe-Bixby Road, north of Carbondale Drive, near the Interstate 270 overpass. Upon…

Jackson To Celebrate Military Appreciation Day

JACKSON, NJ—A Military Appreciation Day event will take place at 401 Bartley Road on Saturday, August 3, at 12 p.m. The event is organized by the Jackson Police Department, Knights of Columbus,…

Boy Reported Missing Found Dead in Trash Bag in Attic, Mom and Lover Suspected

COLUMBUS, OH — The search for an 8-year-old boy, Martonio Wilder, ended tragically in Columbus after his body was found concealed in a trash bag and sleeping bag in the attic of…

Police Investigating After Boy Drowned at New Jersey Day Camp

MANSFIELD, NJ – The Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office and the Mansfield Township Police Department are currently investigating the drowning of a 6-year-old boy at Liberty Lakes Day Camp. Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia…

Mass Shooting in Ohio, 10 Shot, Suspect Vehicle Sought

COLUMBUS, OH—The Columbus Division of Police is urgently seeking the public’s assistance in locating a white, 4-door Honda Civic connected to a shooting that occurred this morning. The incident took place in…

Police Warn of New Online Dating Scam

COLUMBUS, OH—The Columbus Division of Police is alerting the public to an increasing internet scam targeting dating app users. Detectives report that scammers bait individuals into exchanging explicit photos, then claim the…

Boston Police Arrest Man for Guns and Drugs in Roxbury

BOSTON, MA – In the early hours of Tuesday, Boston police arrested 25-year-old Kamari Miller from Boston on charges related to firearms and drugs. The incident occurred around 2:30 AM in the…

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Ohio Man Facing Murder Charge Asks Judge for Release on Bail

COLUMBUS, OH—During an arraignment this week, an Ohio man facing a murder charge requested bond, which was granted, though he remains unlikely to leave jail due to additional legal troubles. Devon Blair,…

Walmart to Close Stores in Maryland and Ohio in 2024

TOWSON, MD; COLUMBUS, OH—Walmart announced the upcoming closure of two of its stores, one located at 1238 Putty Hill Ave. in Towson, Maryland, and another at 3579 S. High St. in Columbus,…

14 Members of Outlaw Ohio Motorcycle Club Behind Bars

DAYTON, OH — A federal grand jury has indicted the Midwest Regional “boss” and 13 other members of the Thug Riders Motorcycle Club (TRMC) on charges of racketeering conspiracy, including allegations of…

Woman Pleads Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter in Stabbing Death of Teen

Columbus, OH – Bryanna Barozzini, 20, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter on Monday, just before opening statements were set to begin in her trial for the 2023 stabbing death of 17-year-old Halia…

Ohio and New Jersey Men Involved in Creating Monkey Torture Videos

COLUMBUS, OH—A plea agreement was revealed today involving Ronald P. Bedra of Etna, Ohio, who admitted to conspiring to create and distribute disturbing videos that showed extreme violence and abuse against monkeys.…

Step Back in Time at the New Jersey Renaissance Faire

COLUMBUS, NJ – Delve into a world of medieval magic at the New Jersey Renaissance Faire, happening this weekend, May 25-26, from 10 AM to 6 PM at the Burlington County Fairgrounds.…

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Three in Tri-State Swatting Conspiracy

BALTIMORE, MD — A federal grand jury in Baltimore has issued a superseding indictment against three individuals for their involvement in a series of cyberstalking and threatening incidents across multiple states. Owen…

Former Bar Security Guard Sentenced to Life for Fatal Sucker Punch Attack

Columbus, OH – A bar security guard has been sentenced to life in prison for a sucker-punch attack that resulted in the death of a 37-year-old man outside an Ohio bar. Chrystian…

Three Individuals Facing Federal Charges For Swatting Activities

The superseding indictment was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron and Special Agent in Charge William J. DelBagno of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Baltimore…

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