This Giant Jersey Shore Fire Hydrant is Just for Dogs
WILDWOOD, NJ – If you’re heading to Wildwood, New Jersey with your furry BFF, make sure to hit up the Wildwood Dog Park & Beach—it’s basically a doggie paradise with a side…
Berkeley Fire Reaches Full Containment, Forest Fire Service Reports
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Fire crews reached full containment of the Fishers Pit Wildfire on Wednesday afternoon after it burned 189 acres in Ocean County, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire…
Manassas Police Investigating Reckless Firearm Discharge Following Theft Incident
MANASSAS, Va. — Police are searching for a man who fired a shot into the air after being confronted about a theft early Wednesday morning in the Forest Park Mobile Community. Officers…
New Jersey Senators Booker, Helmy Introduce Bill to Provide Free Cancer Screenings for Firefighters
TRENTON, NJ — Senators George Helmy (D-NJ) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced legislation on Thursday aimed at providing critical healthcare to America’s firefighters. The Firefighter Investments to Recognize Exposure to Cancer Act…
Juvenile Fire Play Causes $150,000 Damage in Hebron House Fire
HEBRON, Md. — A structure fire early Wednesday morning caused significant damage to a two-story, wood-framed, single-family home in Hebron, Wicomico County. No injuries were reported. The fire, which occurred at 512…
Don’t Call 911 Unless There is an Emergency, There is a Wildfire in Berkeley and They Know About it
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A wildfire burning in the Fishers Pit area of Berkeley Township has scorched 150 acres, with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service reporting 20% containment as of Tuesday morning.…
What’s on Fire? Residents in Ocean County Report Smoke Conditions Overnight
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you live in the Central Ocean County area, you might have gone to bed smelling smoke, or perhaps waking up to the scent of smoke from a…
15-year-old arrested with loaded firearm in Dorchester, police say
BOSTON — A 15-year-old male was arrested on Saturday evening in Dorchester after officers recovered a loaded firearm, according to the Boston Police Department. Officers assigned to District C-11 were attending an…
Early morning house fire in Cherry Hill quickly extinguished, officials
CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Fire and EMS units responded to an early morning house fire on Sunday, where Cherry Hill Police officers were already evacuating residents, according to the Cherry Hill Fire…
Alleged 18th Street gang affiliate sentenced for unlawful firearm possession
WASHINGTON — A 27-year-old man from El Salvador was sentenced Friday to 22 months in prison for illegally possessing and discharging a firearm in Washington, D.C., in 2023, authorities said. Erik Antonio…
Baltimore man sentenced for firearm possession in school zone, illegal firearm possession
BALTIMORE — A Baltimore man was sentenced Thursday to eight years in federal prison for possessing a firearm in a school zone and being a felon in possession of a firearm, according…
North Jersey Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years for Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Firearms Offenses
NEWARK, N.J. — An Essex County man was sentenced to 143 months in prison for possessing large quantities of fentanyl and cocaine, as well as multiple firearms, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger…
Woman Shot After Fight Between Two Men in NYC Ends in Gunfire
BRONX, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with an assault that left two people injured in the Bronx…
Fire Damages Garage and Vehicles in Salisbury, No Injuries Reported
SALISBURY, Md. — A structure fire early Friday morning caused significant damage to a garage and nearby vehicles in Salisbury, according to local authorities. The fire occurred at 142 Harford Road at…
Oven fire damages home in Berkeley Township
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Firefighters responded to a home on Maracaibo Place on August 2 after a report of an oven fire, according to Berkeley Township Police. Patrolman James Tillett arrived to…
Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention emphasizes importance of home escape plans
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — As the fall season begins and families prepare for back-to-school routines, the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention is reminding residents of the critical need for a well-practiced…
Toms River Marina Garage Damaged by Fire
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Firefighters from multiple Toms River fire companies responded to a structure fire at a repair garage located at 120 Kettle Creek Road in the Silverton section of the…
Gunfire Erupts in Quiet Affluent Jersey Shore Community in Overnight Police Involved Shooting
RUMSON, N.J. — The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating a police-involved shooting that occurred early this morning in Rumson, Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Friday. A 27-year-old male from Newark was…
Breaking: Akron Police and Fire Departments Evacuate Area Due to Chemical Fire
AKRON, OH – The Akron Police Department and Akron Fire Department are evacuating residents and businesses within a half-mile radius of a commercial fire at 1081 Rosemary Blvd. The fire, which broke…
Teen Fatally Shot While Trying to Break Up Fight at Bonfire Party in Fredericksburg
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — A 19-year-old man was shot and killed while attempting to break up a fight at a bonfire party over the weekend, leading to the arrest of an 18-year-old suspect,…