New Jersey expands ARRIVE Together mental health crisis program to Brick and Toms River

TRENTON, N.J. — The ARRIVE Together program, designed to improve law enforcement responses to mental health crises, has expanded to Brick Township and Toms River, making it available in New Jersey’s 15…

New Jersey News·Ocean County News

Georgia environmental manager sentenced to prison for $1.2 million fraud scheme targeting employer

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Michael Mayfield, a former environmental manager at the Mars Wrigley factory in Flowery Branch, Georgia, has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for defrauding his employer of…

Department of Justice Press Releases

Environmental Lobbying Group Says New Jersey Anti-Wind Energy Protest Fueld by Tone Deaf MAGA, Big Oil Misinformation

TRENTON, N.J. — Environmental leaders across New Jersey are speaking out against a series of anti-offshore wind energy rallies planned for this weekend, criticizing them as coordinated efforts backed by the oil…

Central Jersey News·Jersey Shore News·Ocean County News·Politics

New Jersey Governor Announces Ban on Cell Phones in Public Schools, Citing Teen Mental Health Decline

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey school testing grades are down. Mental health issues among teens and students across the state are at an all-time high. Now, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is…

New Jersey News·School and Education News·The Buzz·Top Headlines

15 Hour Standoff with Mentally Disturbed Cop Ends Peacefully in Bethesda

BETHESDA, Md. — A Montgomery County police officer is receiving medical treatment after an extended incident that temporarily closed Potomac Tennis Lane near Falls Road on Monday evening. The situation began on…

Maryland News

Bronx man sentenced to 18 years for strangling girlfriend in mental health facility

BRONX, NY — A Bronx man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for strangling his girlfriend in his room at a mental health facility, leaving her body undiscovered for days,…

Cookie drive honors late teen firefighter, supports first responders’ mental health

PITTSBURGH, PA — The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office expressed gratitude for its inclusion in an annual holiday cookie drive honoring the memory of Mark Matesic, a 16-year-old junior firefighter who died by…

Pennsylvania News

Cat Eating Ohio Woman Gets Year in Prison, Mental Health Evaluation

This is one of those headlines that stops you in your tracks and leaves you questioning everything you thought you knew about human behavior. Allexis T. Ferrell, a 27-year-old from Canton, Ohio,…

Ohio News·Pets and Animals·Police Blotter·The Buzz

Man Arrested for Theft at DuPont Experimental Station

Man Arrested for Theft at DuPont Experimental Station **Wilmington, DE** – The Delaware State Police have arrested Michael Hughes, 51, of Townsend, Delaware in connection with multiple felony thefts that took place…

Police Blotter

Blue State University That Allowed Jewish Exclusion Zones In Need Of ‘Fundamental Structural Change’, Watchdog Finds

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is in need of “fundamental, structural changes” following months of violent anti-Israel protests and clashes with police, a report released Thursday found. The independent investigation…

US and World News

Individual dies in self-inflicted shooting during mental health crisis in Frederick

FREDERICK, MD — A person experiencing a mental health crisis died Saturday after sustaining a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the 300 block of West Seventh Street, according to local authorities. Frederick police,…

Monmouth Medical Center opens remodeled mental health crisis space for adults and children

NEPTUNE, N.J. — Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) celebrated the opening of its newly remodeled facility for mental health crisis intervention, offering a safe and supportive alternative to emergency room visits for adults…

Business News

Support for Mental Health Offered by Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office

Buncombe County, NC – The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office continues to prioritize the mental health of deputies and staff, especially following Hurricane Helene. They collaborate with Responder Support Services to provide necessary…

Police Blotter

Panel on Mental Health and Law Enforcement Conducted by Union County’s CIT

Absecon, NJ – The Union County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) hosted Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Director of Community Outreach Shavonne Davis on Thursday for a panel discussion as part of their training…

Atlantic County News·Health and Wellness·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

NJ Bill to For Mental Health Care for the Deaf Advances

TRENTON, NJ – The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has progressed legislation sponsored by Senator Linda Greenstein and Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz. The bill seeks to establish the “Right to Mental…

Police Blotter

Murphy Administration Aims to Enhance Services for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Human Services is taking steps to improve the quality of care provided to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who also have co-occurring mental health needs. The…

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Woodbridge Man Arrested for Assaulting Officers During Mental Health Crisis

WOODBRIDGE, VA—A tense situation unfolded in Woodbridge when police responded to a call involving a person in a mental health crisis. The incident took place at a residence in the 15300 block…

Virginia News

‘Never Mentally Fit’: Republicans Call For Biden To Resign Now That He’s Dropped Out Of The Race

Republicans began calling for President Joe Biden to resign the presidency after the president ended his reelection bid Sunday. Biden announced he would not accept the Democratic Party’s nomination for president in…

Governor Murphy’s Environmental Policies Plagued With Hypocrisy

OP-ED: Governor Murphy’s Hypocrisy on Environmental Policies New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s recent actions reveal a glaring disconnect between his environmental rhetoric and personal practices. While urging New Jersey residents to transition…

New Jersey News·Opinion - Editorial

Lawyer for Lakewood Mother Who Killed Her Children for Religious Reasons Cites Mental Illness

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — According to court documents and statements from the lawyer representing a Lakewood mother who stabbed one of her children and drowned that child and another, is blaming a long…

Five Towns NJ News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Police Blotter

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New Jersey expands ARRIVE Together mental health crisis program to Brick and Toms River

Georgia environmental manager sentenced to prison for $1.2 million fraud scheme targeting employer

Environmental Lobbying Group Says New Jersey Anti-Wind Energy Protest Fueld by Tone Deaf MAGA, Big Oil Misinformation

New Jersey Governor Announces Ban on Cell Phones in Public Schools, Citing Teen Mental Health Decline

15 Hour Standoff with Mentally Disturbed Cop Ends Peacefully in Bethesda

Bronx man sentenced to 18 years for strangling girlfriend in mental health facility

Cat Eating Ohio Woman Gets Year in Prison, Mental Health Evaluation

Man Arrested for Theft at DuPont Experimental Station

Blue State University That Allowed Jewish Exclusion Zones In Need Of ‘Fundamental Structural Change’, Watchdog Finds

Individual dies in self-inflicted shooting during mental health crisis in Frederick

Monmouth Medical Center opens remodeled mental health crisis space for adults and children

Support for Mental Health Offered by Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office

Panel on Mental Health and Law Enforcement Conducted by Union County’s CIT

NJ Bill to For Mental Health Care for the Deaf Advances

Murphy Administration Aims to Enhance Services for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Woodbridge Man Arrested for Assaulting Officers During Mental Health Crisis

‘Never Mentally Fit’: Republicans Call For Biden To Resign Now That He’s Dropped Out Of The Race

Governor Murphy’s Environmental Policies Plagued With Hypocrisy

Lawyer for Lakewood Mother Who Killed Her Children for Religious Reasons Cites Mental Illness

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