Ocean County Sheriff’s Drone Helps Rescue Distressed Swimmer Off Surf City Beach

SURF CITY, N.J. – A distressed swimmer was safely rescued Wednesday after an Ocean County Sheriff’s Office drone delivered an emergency flotation device in the water, giving the swimmer something to hold…

Community News·Jersey Shore News·Ocean County News·Tech and Gaming

Reports of Gunfire Lead to Evacuation of America’s Largest Jewish University

Lakewood, NJ – A reported active threat at Beth Medrash Govoha, the nation’s largest yeshiva, prompted a massive police response Wednesday after multiple 911 callers reported hearing what they believed was gunfire…

Five Towns NJ News·Jackson Township News·New Jersey News·School and Education News

Watch as Truck Snaps Utility Pole, Sparks Fire at Busy Toms River Intersection

Toms River, NJ – A truck struck overhead utility wires Thursday afternoon at the intersection of Route 70 and Whitesville Road in Toms River, causing a utility pole to snap and catch…

Traffic Alerts·Five Towns NJ News·Jackson Township News·Jersey Shore News

Route 9 Closed for Hours After Overnight Crash

Middle Township, NJ – A section of U.S. Route 9 remained closed Tuesday morning after an overnight crash brought down a utility pole and left electrical wires across the roadway in Middle…

Police Blotter·Cape May County News·Jersey Shore News·Traffic Alerts

Teen Reported Missing Dies After Being Struck by CSX Freight Train in Northeast Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA – A 15-year-old boy who had been reported missing was killed late Monday night after being struck by a CSX freight train in Northeast Philadelphia, according to police. Officers responded…

Philadelphia News

Maplewood Man Charged After Stealing NJ Transit Police Armored Vehicle for Two-Hour Joyride

Newark, NJ – A 39-year-old Maplewood man is facing 14 criminal charges after authorities say he stole a $500,000 NJ Transit Police armored BearCat from the agency’s Emergency Service Unit headquarters and…

Police Blotter·Local Politics·North Jersey News·Political Crime and Corruption

Mountain biker rescued by Maryland State Police helicopter after seizure in Rocky Gap State Park

Aerial hoist rescue was launched after emergency crews determined the injured rider could not be safely reached by ground. CUMBERLAND, Md. — A mountain biker who suffered a seizure and fell on…

Police Blotter·Maryland News

DC man arrested in North Beach stabbing after Fourth of July altercation

Investigators say the victim was stabbed multiple times after an argument during a fireworks gathering. NORTH BEACH, Md. — A Washington, D.C., man has been arrested in connection with a Fourth of…

Police Blotter·D.C. News·Maryland News

Route 70 Closed in Manchester Due to Fallen Telephone Pole

Manchester Township, NJ – Tuesday morning commuters are encountering traffic delays at two locations across New Jersey, including a crash on Route 495 in Hudson County and a downed utility pole that…

Traffic Alerts·New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Toms River News

Two Children Reportedly Killed After Boating Incident Near Bayville in Ocean County

BAYVILLE, N.J. – Two children have reportedly died following a boating incident near Bayville on the Barnegat, according to law enforcement sources familiar with the investigation. Emergency crews responded Sunday to the…

Ocean County News·Central Jersey News·Community News·Police Blotter

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Speeding Driver Critically Injured After Crashing Into Parked SUV at Northeast Philadelphia Motel

Philadelphia, PA — A speeding driver was critically injured early Sunday after losing control of his vehicle on Roosevelt Boulevard and crashing into a parked SUV outside a Northeast Philadelphia motel, according…

Police Blotter·Philadelphia News

Downed Utility Pole Closes U.S. Route 9 in Both Directions in Lakewood

Lakewood, NJ — A downed utility pole forced the closure of both directions of U.S. Route 9 in Lakewood early Sunday, disrupting traffic through one of Ocean County’s busiest corridors. According to…

Ocean County News·Five Towns NJ News·Jackson Township News·Toms River News

Swimmer Dies After Rescue by Sea Isle City Beach Patrol at Jersey Shore

Sea Isle City, NJ — A swimmer died after being rescued from the ocean by the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol on Friday afternoon, according to city officials. Emergency crews responded at…

Police Blotter·Atlantic County News·Cape May County News·Jersey Shore News

Cherry Hill House Fire Brought Under Control, No Injuries Reported

Cherry Hill, NJ — Firefighters responded to a residential fire early Saturday in Cherry Hill, bringing the blaze under control within hours without any reported injuries. The Cherry Hill Fire Department said…

Police Blotter·Camden County News

Water Main Break Reported in Congers as Crews Respond to Bluebird Drive

Congers, NY — Emergency crews are responding to a water main break Sunday afternoon in the Congers area, according to the Clarkstown Police Department. Officers were dispatched to the area of 23…

New York News

No Tornadoes Confirmed in Ocean County as AI-Generated Images Spread Across Social Media

Toms River, NJ — As severe thunderstorms moved through Ocean County, false images purporting to show tornadoes in Toms River spread rapidly across social media, prompting officials to urge residents to rely…

Police Blotter·Ocean County News·Toms River News

Florida man avoids jail after fleeing crash, throwing three children over fence

FORT MYERS, FL – A 26-year-old man accused of fleeing a crash with three young children and throwing them over a nearly 6-foot fence while running from deputies has avoided jail time…

Police Blotter

Arizona shooting suspect charged with murder after 911 call captures argument

DOLAN SPRINGS, AZ – Deputies responding early Sunday to the 10000 block of Earls Road found Willard Eugene Belt Jr., 70, “shot several times” after a caller reported a disturbance. The Mohave…

Police Blotter

New Mexico man charged with girlfriend’s murder after alleged threats on video

FARMINGTON, NM – A 34-year-old man is accused of killing his longtime girlfriend inside her home after previously threatening her on video, telling her, “You are going to die tonight,” according to…

Police Blotter

Four Injured in Early Morning Shooting at Newark, Delaware Waffle House

NEWARK, Del. – Four people were injured in a shooting outside a Waffle House in Newark early Saturday after gunfire erupted during a large gathering in the restaurant’s parking lot, according to…

Delaware News

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Ocean County Sheriff’s Drone Helps Rescue Distressed Swimmer Off Surf City Beach

Reports of Gunfire Lead to Evacuation of America’s Largest Jewish University

Watch as Truck Snaps Utility Pole, Sparks Fire at Busy Toms River Intersection

Route 9 Closed for Hours After Overnight Crash

Teen Reported Missing Dies After Being Struck by CSX Freight Train in Northeast Philadelphia

Maplewood Man Charged After Stealing NJ Transit Police Armored Vehicle for Two-Hour Joyride

Mountain biker rescued by Maryland State Police helicopter after seizure in Rocky Gap State Park

DC man arrested in North Beach stabbing after Fourth of July altercation

Route 70 Closed in Manchester Due to Fallen Telephone Pole

Two Children Reportedly Killed After Boating Incident Near Bayville in Ocean County

Speeding Driver Critically Injured After Crashing Into Parked SUV at Northeast Philadelphia Motel

Downed Utility Pole Closes U.S. Route 9 in Both Directions in Lakewood

Swimmer Dies After Rescue by Sea Isle City Beach Patrol at Jersey Shore

Cherry Hill House Fire Brought Under Control, No Injuries Reported

Water Main Break Reported in Congers as Crews Respond to Bluebird Drive

No Tornadoes Confirmed in Ocean County as AI-Generated Images Spread Across Social Media

Florida man avoids jail after fleeing crash, throwing three children over fence

Arizona shooting suspect charged with murder after 911 call captures argument

New Mexico man charged with girlfriend’s murder after alleged threats on video

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