Myrtle Beach police respond to weapon discharge on South Kings Highway

Reports of gunfire drew officers to a busy stretch of South Kings Highway, prompting a heightened police presence as investigators work to determine what happened. Myrtle Beach, SC– Officers were dispatched Wednesday…

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Lawrence man indicted for attempted murder after crossbow attack on sister

Prosecutors say a months-long family dispute escalated into a planned ambush that left a woman seriously injured outside her home. Mineola, NY – A 21-year-old Lawrence man has been indicted on attempted…

Search underway for missing 49-year-old man last seen on Erial Road Monday afternoon

Gloucester Township police seek public’s help locating Stephen Stankiewicz III Gloucester Township, NJ – A search is ongoing for a 49-year-old man reported missing earlier this week after he was last seen…

Humpback whale washes ashore at Sandy Hook as response teams mobilize

A 30-foot humpback whale was found dead and washed onto a Sandy Hook beach Wednesday morning, triggering a coordinated response. Sandy Hook, NJ – A deceased humpback whale measuring approximately 30 feet…

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Flooded road rescue in Cortland after driver ignores barriers, gets stuck

A driver’s decision to bypass multiple road closures led to a water rescue in Cortland County as flood warnings remain in effect. Cortland, NY – A driver who ignored multiple road closure…

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Morristown death investigation underway after body found near Patriots Path

Authorities say there is no threat to the public as multiple agencies investigate a death reported Wednesday afternoon. Morristown, NJ – A death investigation is underway after authorities responded to a report…

Guy Rivera convicted in killing of NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller in Queens

A Queens jury delivered a verdict in the fatal shooting of an NYPD officer, bringing partial closure to a case that shook the department and the Far Rockaway community. Queens, NY –…

Unsolved homicide leaves McKeesport family searching for answers

Gunfire from outside home kills man sitting on couch in McKeesport unsolved case McKeesport, PA — A man sitting inside his home was struck and killed by gunfire fired from outside, as…

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DC man arrested after killing victim and setting apartment fire

Arrest made in DC apartment killing where fire was set after victim death Washington, DC — A man has been arrested in connection with a killing inside a Northwest apartment where investigators…

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Elderly woman critically injured after being hit crossing Pennsylvania road

Woman in her 70s critically injured after being struck while crossing road in Shaler Township Shaler Township, PA — A woman in her 70s was left in critical condition after being struck…

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Lingering smoke across Jackson tied to townshipwide chometz burn sites

Chometz burning in Jackson draws crews, volunteers as smoke spreads through neighborhoods JACKSON, NJ – A noticeable smell of smoke drifting through parts of Jackson on Wednesday morning is tied to a…

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Dumpster fire at Lakewood park fire traced to Passover ritual burn at designated site

Officials confirm reported dumpster fire was controlled religious observance. Lakewood, N.J. – A reported dumpster fire at a Lakewood sports complex Wednesday morning was ultimately identified as a permitted religious burn tied…

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Bronx man accused of hurling Molotov cocktails at New Jersey home and vehicle

New Jersey blaze traced to alleged Molotov cocktails thrown at home South Toms River, NJ — A Bronx man is facing multiple arson and weapons charges after investigators say he threw Molotov…

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Baltimore man fights for life after walking into hospital with multiple bullet wounds

Man walks into hospital with critical gunshot wounds after Baltimore shooting Baltimore, MD — A man arrived at a hospital with multiple gunshot wounds Tuesday evening, revealing a shooting that unfolded moments…

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Driver allegedly high on sedatives kills crossing guard on Sunrise Highway

Queens man indicted in drug-impaired crash that killed Nassau crossing guard MINEOLA, N.Y. – A Queens man has been indicted on multiple felony charges after prosecutors say he drove while heavily impaired…

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New York man who used Molotov cocktails to start a vehicle fire in South Toms River captured in Tennessee

Bronx man charged after Molotov cocktail attack on vehicle, home in Ocean County SOUTH TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A New York man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he used…

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Breaking: First major wildfire of the season shut down part of Route 195 as crews rushed to contain the blaze.

Route 195 wildfire ignites at Jackson-Howell border, forcing road closures Jackson, NJ – A wildfire broke out along the Jackson-Howell border Tuesday, prompting a response from the New Jersey Forest Fire Service…

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Tragic loss as fire damages longtime Route 9 business in Freehold, ‘The Game Room’

Route 9 game room fire damages longtime Freehold business ‘The Game Room’ Firefighters battled a late-night blaze at a well-known family-owned recreation store along Route 9. Freehold, NJ – A fire broke…

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Jackson First Aid Squad sued by U.S. Bank over $88K in unpaid equipment financing

A newly filed lawsuit alleges missed payments and default on leased and financed equipment tied to the township volunteer squad. Toms River, NJ – The Jackson Township First Aid Squad is facing…

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DC man pleads guilty to repeated strangulation of domestic partner after prior conviction

“Prosecutors cite pattern of domestic violence spanning multiple incidents.” Washington, DC – A Washington, D.C. man has pleaded guilty to repeatedly strangling his former romantic partner in separate incidents last year, marking…