Gunfire Shakes Utica Neighborhood, Luckily Nobody Was Hit

Utica, NY – On Tuesday at approximately 7:10 PM, the Utica Police Department responded to a ShotSpotter alert indicating gunfire on the 200 block of Lansing Street. Upon reaching the location, officers…

October 16, 2024

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Smoke Detectors Enable Safe Escape in Stamford House Fire

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Stamford, CT – On Wednesday morning, the Stamford Fire Department responded to a house fire at 109 Hardesty Lane in North Stamford. Smoke detectors alerted the residents, allowing them to exit the…

October 16, 2024

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Squatters Feared to be Cause of Massive Newark Fire that Displaced 30 Families

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NEWARK, N.J. — A massive fire tore through five homes in Newark on Tuesday evening, leaving nine families homeless and prompting an investigation into whether squatters in a vacant home sparked the…

October 16, 2024

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CBS News Under Fire Again for Selectively Editing Interviews to Interfere with Election

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Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House, recently accused CBS News of selectively editing its coverage to favor the Biden-Harris administration. His comments came as CBS criticized Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin for removing…

October 15, 2024

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Police Apprehend Malden Man on Firearm Charges

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Boston, MA – Early Monday at approximately 3:00 AM, Boston police officers from District A-1, Downtown, arrested Davon Olaes, 36, of Malden on several firearm-related charges. The arrest took place after officers…

October 15, 2024

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Baltimore Police Seize Nearly 2,000 Firearms and Drugs in Ongoing Citywide Efforts

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Baltimore, MD—The Baltimore Police Department has announced the seizure of several firearms and drugs during citywide operations within the last 24 hours. Officers are continuing their focused efforts to arrest individuals responsible…

October 15, 2024

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K9 Units Engage in Advanced Training With DC Fire and EMS

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Linthicum, MD – Last week, K9 teams from the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, Anne Arundel County Fire Department, and DC Fire and EMS participated in a training session. The session took…

October 14, 2024

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Structure fire under investigation in Frostburg

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FROSTBURG, Md. — A fire that caused an estimated $350,000 in damage to a single-family home on Upper Georges Creek Road is under investigation, authorities said. The fire, reported on Sunday, October…

October 14, 2024

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Denton shed fire claims life of 58-year-old man

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CAROLINE COUNTY, Md. — A shed fire in Denton on Sunday afternoon resulted in the death of a 58-year-old man, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal and Maryland State…

October 14, 2024

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Early morning fire in Salisbury apartment building under investigation

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SALISBURY, Md. — A fire broke out early Sunday morning at a three-story apartment building on Adams Avenue in Salisbury, Wicomico County, causing minor damage but no injuries, officials said. The incident…

October 14, 2024

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Body Found in Shed Fire in Denton

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Denton, MD – Deputy State Fire Marshals are investigating a fatal fire that occurred in Denton. The fire was reported to have taken place in a shed. Firefighters reached the scene at…

October 13, 2024

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Off-duty FDNY firefighter arrested in the Bronx on assault charges

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BRONX, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City firefighter was arrested early Sunday morning and charged with multiple offenses, according to police. Ezequil Hernandez, 33, was taken into custody at approximately 12:48…

October 13, 2024

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Columbus Day and Italian Heritage Still Under Fire In New Jersey, America’s Second Largest Italian State

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Columbus Day, celebrated on the second Monday of October, holds special significance for the large Italian-American population in New Jersey. With over 17% of the state’s residents tracing their roots back to…

October 13, 2024

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Thirty Acre Wildfire in Medford Township fully contained, officials say

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MEDFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has fully contained a 30-acre wildfire in the Tamarac section of Medford Township, Burlington County, officials announced Saturday morning. The fire, which…

October 13, 2024

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Off-duty FDNY firefighter arrested in the Bronx on assault charges

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BRONX, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City firefighter was arrested early Sunday morning and charged with multiple offenses, according to police. Ezequil Hernandez, 33, was taken into custody at approximately 12:48…

October 13, 2024

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Point Pleasant Beach Man Sentenced for Theft from Fire Company Bank Account

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Toms River, NJ – Salvatore Umek, 46, of Point Pleasant Beach, was sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison on October 11. Judge Guy P. Ryan delivered the sentence following…

October 12, 2024

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Newark Fire Division Supports Annual Canoe-Mobile Event

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Newark, NJ The Newark Fire Division participated in the city’s 4th Annual “Canoe-Mobile” event on the Passaic River, organized by the Office of Sustainability. This event aimed to engage Newark students from…

October 12, 2024

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Fire Investigation Leads to Charges in Monroe Township

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Monroe Township, NJ – Monroe Township Police Department responded to a fire at a multi-unit residence on South Main Street Thursday. The incident occurred at approximately 5:17 AM. Firefighters managed to contain…

October 12, 2024

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Gunfire Erupts in Baltimore as Shooting Investigation Unfolds

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BALTIMORE, MD – A shooting investigation has been initiated following a firearm discharge incident on October 10. At approximately 12:30 p.m., officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 3500 block…

October 11, 2024

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Gunfire Hits Pennsylvania School Bus, No Injuries Reported

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Coatesville, PA – A school bus from the Coatesville Area School District was struck by gunfire on Tuesday afternoon in Coatesville. Fortunately, no injuries occurred as a result of the incident. The…

October 11, 2024

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