Fake cop accused of handcuffing woman during terrifying Route 80 traffic stop kidnapping attempt

New Jersey investigators say a suspect used emergency lights and posed as law enforcement during the roadside encounter ROXBURY, N.J. — A New Jersey man is accused of impersonating a police officer…

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Hit and run horror in Pitcairn leaves woman fighting for life as driver vanishes into night

Police say a light colored sedan fled after striking a pedestrian on Broadway Boulevard PITCAIRN, Pa. — A woman was left critically injured after a hit-and-run crash in Pitcairn late Thursday night…

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New Jersey State Police Add 120 Troopers for Memorial Day Crackdown on Speeding and DWI

West Trenton, NJ – New Jersey State Police will ramp up patrols across highways and waterways this Memorial Day weekend as officials warn drivers about the heightened risk of deadly crashes during…

North Jersey News

Bronx Man Gets 75 Years to Life for Deadly New Year’s Shooting Outside Kew Gardens Hotel

Queens, NY – A Bronx man who opened fire outside the former Umbrella Hotel in Kew Gardens on New Year’s Day 2021, killing one man and wounding two others, was sentenced Friday…

New York City News

NJ Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia Demands Answers to Democrats’ World Cup Financial Debacle

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia sharply criticized state leaders and World Cup organizers Thursday, accusing officials of saddling New Jersey taxpayers with traffic, security, and infrastructure burdens tied to…

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Virginia Beach Driver Charged After Woman Killed in Crosswalk Hit-and-Run on Pacific Avenue

Virginia Beach, VA — A 34-year-old woman died after police say she was struck by a vehicle in a marked crosswalk along Pacific Avenue before the driver fled the scene Thursday night…

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NJ Bill Would Let Retired Troopers Serve as State Police Superintendent Without Losing Pension

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers have introduced legislation that would formally give the State Police superintendent the rank of colonel while allowing retired troopers to return as superintendent without reenrolling in…

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It’s Time to Take Our Shore Back: New Jersey Lawmaker Issues Blunt Warning to Teens and Parents Ahead of Planned Memorial Day Chaos

NJ Assemblyman Paul Kanitra Warns Memorial Day Pop-Up Parties Could Lead to Arrests, Parent Penalties Point Pleasant Beach, NJ — As Jersey Shore towns brace for massive Memorial Day weekend crowds, Assemblyman…

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Toms River Memorial Day Parade is an Ocean County Tradition

Toms River, NJ — Thousands of residents, veterans, marching bands, and first responders are expected to fill downtown Toms River on Monday as the township hosts what organizers call the largest Memorial…

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Brick Township Memorial Day Parade Set for May 25 With Road Closures Along Chambers Bridge Road

Brick Township, NJ — One of Brick Township’s longest-standing community traditions returns Monday as residents, veterans, first responders, and local organizations gather to honor fallen service members during the township’s annual Memorial…

Ocean County News

Free Toll Friday Returns to Atlantic City Expressway as Memorial Day Shore Traffic Builds

Atlantic County, NJ — Drivers heading to the Jersey Shore for Memorial Day weekend will get a free ride Friday afternoon as Chickie’s & Pete’s once again covers tolls on the Atlantic…

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19-Year-Old Shot Along Greenway Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia, Police Say

Philadelphia, PA — A 19-year-old man remains hospitalized after gunfire erupted Thursday evening along Greenway Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia, prompting an active investigation by the Philadelphia Police Department’s Shooting Investigation Group. Officers…

Philadelphia News

Mother of Fallen NJ Trooper Brings Move Over Law Message to Matawan Seniors

ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Students at Matawan Regional High School heard an emotional reminder this week about the life-or-death importance of New Jersey’s Move Over Law from the mother of a state…

School and Education News·Monmouth County News

Blackwood Man Charged After ‘Less Lethal’ Weapon Incidents Triggered Active Shooter Responses

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Blackwood man faces multiple weapons and criminal mischief charges after police say he repeatedly fired a “less lethal” projectile weapon in busy commercial parking lots, prompting emergency…

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Seaside Heights Braces for Another Violent Memorial Day Weekend With FBI, State Police, and Mounted Officers Called In

Seaside Heights Braces for Memorial Day Crowds After Last Year’s Boardwalk Violence SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — With Memorial Day weekend approaching, Seaside Heights officials are preparing for another surge of crowds after…

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NYC’s Billion-Dollar Equitable Street Redesign, Bike Lanes Couldn’t Save City from Flash Floods After 2 Inches of Rain Fell

NEW YORK — Record-breaking flash floods that swamped New York City streets, submerged vehicles, and shut down parts of the subway system Wednesday night are fueling renewed debate over the city’s nearly…

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