NJ attorney general fires back after attack mailer calls his record ‘marked by scandal’

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TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin is brushing off a sharply worded political mailer that accuses him of being tied to “scandal,” responding publicly that the attack won’t intimidate…

December 10, 2025

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Suspect indicted for arson after fire at Riley Fibbers Bar

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EAST ISLIP, NY – A Suffolk County grand jury has indicted an Islip Terrace man accused of setting fire to a popular East Islip bar after being asked to leave the establishment…

December 10, 2025

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Shots fired at Myrtle Beach hotel as suspects flee and get tracked

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Gunfire reported at South Bay Inn in Myrtle Beach, three arrested after police track suspects MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Three individuals have been taken into custody following a shooting incident early Tuesday…

December 10, 2025

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Jackson Township hosts sensory-friendly screening of Avatar: Fire and Ash for residents with disabilities

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JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Jackson Township officials announced an upcoming sensory-friendly movie event aimed at providing an inclusive entertainment experience for residents with disabilities and their families. The Jackson Township Commission for…

December 9, 2025

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Suspects open fire on police after crash of stolen car on I-464 in Chesapeake

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CHESAPEAKE, VA – A police pursuit involving a stolen vehicle ended in gunfire late Saturday night when suspects crashed and opened fire on officers near the I-464 ramp to the I-64 Expressway.…

December 8, 2025

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Kearny crews battle active house fire on Davis Avenue

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KEARNY, NJ – Thick smoke poured over a Kearny neighborhood Saturday evening as firefighters and police rushed to contain a residential blaze on Davis Avenue. The fire broke out between Bergen Avenue…

December 7, 2025

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Dog rescued from Belmar house fire expected to make full recovery

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BELMAR, NJ – Flames tore through a Belmar home Friday night as emergency crews raced to the scene in a desperate effort to save both lives and property. Amid thick smoke and…

December 7, 2025

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Perth Amboy firefighters join city parade, remind residents to stay safe this holiday season

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PERTH AMBOY, NJ – Members of the Perth Amboy Fire Department joined the community for the city’s annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting, using the event to share important reminders about fire…

December 7, 2025

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Boy injured after accidentally shooting himself with father’s firearm

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Boy injured after accidentally shooting himself with father’s firearm Omaha, NE A five-year-old boy is recovering after he accidentally shot himself with a gun that fell from his father's pocket. The boy…

December 6, 2025

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Chimney malfunction sparks $50,000 house fire in Edgewood

Maryland News

EDGEWOOD, MD – A firefighter passing through a Harford County neighborhood discovered a blaze that tore through a two-story home Friday evening. The fire broke out around 5:01 p.m. at 137 Redbud…

December 6, 2025

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Gunman opens fire on Manhattan street, injuring 64-year-old woman

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MANHATTAN, NY – A 64-year-old woman was wounded when gunfire erupted on a Washington Heights street late Monday afternoon. Police said the shooting happened around 4:15 p.m. near West 204th Street and…

December 6, 2025

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Man arrested in firearm bust during traffic stop

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Man arrested in firearm bust during traffic stop Boston, MA On Thursday afternoon, officers assigned to District B-3 arrested Nicholas Knight, 32, of Dorchester, on various firearm offenses. At 2:30 AM, officers…

December 6, 2025

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State Reveals Criminal Sex Charges Against Silverton Fire Department Chief

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A former police officer and fire chief is accused of abusing his authority to commit sexual acts against fellow firefighters, prosecutors said. Toms River, NJ – A retired Island Heights police officer…

December 6, 2025

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Rabbi Moshe Raitzik, Lakewood’s Newest Fire Commissioner Resigns from School Board

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LAKEWOOD, NJ – Rabbi Moshe Raitzik has won a seat on the Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners, unseating incumbent Larry Loigman in a closely watched local election. Raitzik won a contentious three-way…

December 5, 2025

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Fugitive ex-New Jersey cop and firefighter wanted for sex abuse charges captured in Florida

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FORT MYERS, FL – A former police officer and assistant fire chief accused of sexually abusing young volunteer firefighters in New Jersey was captured in Lee County after weeks on the run.…

December 5, 2025

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Newark gunman flees in white Charger after opening fire

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Gunman in white Dodge Charger wanted after late-night shooting on Mulberry Street NEWARK, NJ — A burst of gunfire shattered the quiet of a Thursday night in Newark’s Ironbound section, when a…

December 3, 2025

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Midnight gunfire in Wilkes-Barre blasts through multiple rooms

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Gunfire erupts in residential area, one injured Wilkes-Barre, PA - Officers responded to McLean Street following multiple reports of gunshots heard coming from a residence early Saturday morning. Upon arrival at 12:42…

December 3, 2025

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Maryland firefighter and EMT charged with lewd images of children after monthlong investigation

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GAITHERSBURG, MD – An 18-year-old Kensington man has been arrested and charged with ten counts of possession of child pornography following a multi-agency investigation that began with a tip from the National…

December 3, 2025

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Shooter who opened fire on cops sentenced to decades in prison

Pennsylvania News·Police Blotter

East Huntingdon man sentenced up to 44 years for firing at state troopers and neighbor’s home Greensburg, PA — A 63-year-old man from East Huntingdon Township will spend up to 44 years…

December 3, 2025

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Gunman opens fire after failed sale attempt in Curtis Bay standoff

Maryland News·Police Blotter

Road rage turns violent after street deal gone wrong Curtis Bay, MD — A man allegedly opened fire on a vehicle after a botched street transaction in Curtis Bay on Monday afternoon,…

December 3, 2025

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