5-Alarm Queens House Fire Triggers Explosion, Injures NYPD Officers and Draws 300 Responders

Queens, NY — A massive early-morning house fire in Queens escalated into a dangerous scene with an explosion that injured several NYPD officers and forced firefighters to battle flames from the outside,…

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Man accused of spitting on officers after stolen SUV arrest in Cranford

Suspect accused of spitting on officers during custody Cranford, NJ — A late-night investigation into a stolen vehicle escalated into a violent confrontation, leaving an officer injured and a suspect facing multiple…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

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Stolen military-style truck rampage leaves officers injured in Utica

Dramatic end as stolen vehicle slams into tree Utica, NY — A stolen military-style vehicle tore through city streets in the early morning hours, crashing into infrastructure and injuring officers before the…

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New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, State Sued by Department of Justice Over Executive Orders and Laws Against Federal Immigration Officers

Newark, NJ — A major legal battle over immigration enforcement is unfolding in New Jersey after the U.S. Department of Justice filed a federal lawsuit against the state and Gov. Mikie Sherrill,…

Gunman Shoots 2 Chicago Police Officers Inside Endeavor Health’s Swedish Hospital, Taken Back Into Custody

Chicago, IL — Two Chicago Police Department officers were shot Saturday morning inside Swedish Hospital in the city’s Albany Park neighborhood after a man already in custody for an unrelated incident pulled…

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Morris County graduates 10 correctional officers in Newark ceremony after 19-week academy

NEWARK, N.J. — Ten newly trained correctional officers graduated Wednesday from the Essex County Police Academy, completing a 19-week program that prepares them to serve inside Morris County’s correctional system, according to…

North Jersey News·Police Blotter

Howell Police Arrest Man, Teen After Car Burglaries; Officers Recover Ghost Gun With 50-Round Drum

HOWELL, N.J. — A 22-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy face multiple charges after a series of early-morning vehicle burglaries led officers to recover a ghost gun with a 50-round drum magazine,…

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Brick Township swears in 8 new police officers Tuesday to expand public safety ranks

Brick Township, NJ – Eight newly hired officers joined the Brick Township Police Department on Tuesday after officials administered the oath of office during a Township Council meeting, expanding the force as…

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Jackson Mayor Slammed Over 32% Spending Increase, Missing Budget and Revolving Door of Financial Officers, Business Administrators

Jackson Council approves $15.8M emergency funding amid criticism over budget delays, spending surge. Measure keeps township operations running as officials face scrutiny over rising costs and stalled 2026 budget Jackson, N.J. —…

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Boston drug arrest: NEST officers seize 23 bags of crack in New Market Square

A mid-morning patrol in one of Boston’s most closely watched corridors led to a drug arrest after officers said they witnessed a suspected street-level transaction unfold in real time. The incident, which…

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Dumpster hiding spot fails after footprints lead officers straight to suspect

Wild chase ends with suspect found hiding in dumpster after snowy foot pursuit COLUMBUS, Ohio — A high-speed chase through Columbus streets ended in a bizarre discovery when a fleeing suspect was…

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Anne Arundel County Police Defeat Australian Officers in Charity Hockey Game

Anne Arundel County police officers defeated a visiting Australian law enforcement hockey team during a charity game supporting a local family. Anne Arundel County, MD – Anne Arundel County police officers took…

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Prince George’s County Police Misconduct: Officer, Two Former Officers Charged

A current Prince George’s County police corporal and two former officers have been charged with misconduct in office and conspiracy, according to prosecutors. Prince George’s County, MD — Prosecutors have charged one…

Hackensack Police Officers Save 78-Year-Old Man After Cardiac Arrest Near Midtown Bridge

Quick action by responding officers using CPR and a defibrillator helped revive a man who collapsed near the Midtown Bridge approach. Hackensack, NJ – Several Hackensack police officers are being credited with…

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Man fatally shot by police after confronting officers with knife in Columbia

COLUMBIA, MD – The Howard County Police Department is releasing preliminary details after officers fatally shot a man early Sunday morning during a confrontation outside an apartment building in Columbia. Key Points…

Maryland News·Police Blotter

Rikers Island inmate’s brutality lawsuit to proceed against New York City correction officers

Judge rules prior settlement does not bar claims in new lawsuit alleging separate assault at Rikers BROOKLYN, NY – A federal judge has denied the City of New York’s motion to dismiss…

New York City News

Manhattan DA drops assault charge against man accused of throwing ice at NYPD officers

NEW YORK, NY – Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has dropped the assault charge against 27-year-old Gusmane Coulibaly, a West African national accused of hurling ice-packed snowballs at NYPD officers during a…

Local Politics·New York City News·Police Blotter·Political Crime and Corruption

Knife-wielding man shot dead after charging officers in Heidelberg

HEIDELBERG, PA – A man was shot and killed early Saturday morning after charging police officers with a knife during a tense confrontation in the 1700 block of Washington Street, according to…

Pennsylvania News·Police Blotter

Pittsburgh officers honored for stopping knife wielding suspect

Officers honored after tasing armed suspect in violent domestic standoff PITTSBURGH, PA – Two Zone 5 officers were formally recognized this week after disarming and safely taking into custody a man who…

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Lakewood dispatcher guides emergency birth before officers arrive

Lakewood, NJ – A routine Sunday morning turned urgent inside a Lakewood home when a woman in labor dialed 9-1-1 and realized there was no time to reach a hospital. On the…

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