Brooklyn bookkeeper and two others indicted for stealing $1.1 million in payroll fraud scheme

GRAVESEND, N.Y. — A Brooklyn bookkeeper and two alleged accomplices were indicted and arraigned for stealing more than $1.1 million through a payroll fraud scheme that spanned five years and involved fake…

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Safari Park Raided: Cops Find Lions, Tigers, Meth, and Guns

BANDON, Ore. — A coordinated raid involving multiple law enforcement and state agencies led to the arrest of West Coast Game Park Safari owner Brian Tenney after authorities uncovered drugs, firearms, and…

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New Jersey seeks to ban sweepstakes promotions, casino-style token games

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee has advanced a bill to ban unlawful gambling operations and regulate sweepstakes practices, while significantly expanding enforcement…

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Mexican national indicted in Ohio for illegal reentry, drug trafficking, and assaulting federal officer

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A federal grand jury has indicted a Mexican national on charges of illegal reentry into the United States, drug distribution, and assaulting a federal officer, the U.S. Attorney’s Office…

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Two foreign nationals indicted for stalking U.S. dissident and attempting to smuggle military tech to China

LOS ANGELES, CALIF. / MILWAUKEE, WIS. — Federal grand juries in Los Angeles and Milwaukee have indicted two foreign nationals on charges related to interstate stalking of a U.S. dissident and conspiracy…

Local Politics

ICE arrests Venezuelan woman in fatal Lake Grapevine jet ski hit-and-run

DALLAS, Texas – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested a Venezuelan woman accused of fleeing the scene of a fatal jet ski collision that killed a young woman kayaking at…

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Howell cops bust fake Amazon scammer in $80K sting

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Howell Township Police Department is warning residents about an ongoing scam targeting community members after a resident was nearly defrauded of $80,000 in a complex scheme involving…

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Driver extricated after crash on Poorhouse Road in Tenth District

TENTH DISTRICT, MD — Emergency crews responded Thursday morning to a vehicle collision with entrapment on Poorhouse Road, resulting in one person being transported to a trauma center, according to the Tenth…

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Murphy joins New Jersey State Police to open port security detachment in Elizabeth

ELIZABETH, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday joined the New Jersey State Police to mark the opening of a new Port Security Section detachment in Elizabeth, expanding the state’s efforts to…

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A New Super Luxury Bowling and Mini-Golf Adventure is Coming to New Jersey

EDISON, N.J. — Albatross, promoted as the world’s largest indoor-themed mini putting and luxury bowling destination, will hold its grand opening celebration on Wednesday, June 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.,…

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New Jersey on Notice as ICE Pomises Fast Increase in Migrant Arrests Targeting Sanctuary Cities

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — There’s bad news for criminal illegal aliens hiding in New Jersey sanctuary cities. ICE is coming for you. ICE Director Tom Homan, serving as the Trump administration’s border enforcement…

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McKeesport man, 82, charged in child luring case in North Huntingdon Township

NORTH HUNTINGDON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — An 82-year-old McKeesport man has been arrested and charged after allegedly attempting to lure a teenage boy into his vehicle and making sexual advances, according to North…

Pennsylvania News

Lifetime Megan’s Law offender arrested in Bensalem after arranging meeting with fake teen

BENSALEM, Pa. — A 49-year-old man from Westchester, Pennsylvania, was taken into custody Tuesday in Bensalem Township following an undercover investigation involving online communication that led to an in-person meeting. Anthony Dillard,…

Pennsylvania News·Police Blotter

PJM fires back at Mikie Sherril’s “lies” about New Jersey’s energy crisis

AUDUBON, Pa. — PJM Interconnection is pushing back on recent claims made by New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill, calling her statements about the region’s electricity grid and energy pricing “false” and…

Atlantic County News·Community News·Local Politics·Top Headlines

Two teens arrested after D.C. gunfire leads to helicopter chase

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two 19-year-old men have been arrested following a Monday afternoon shooting in Southeast D.C. that led to a police pursuit, helicopter tracking, and a barricade situation in Northeast, officials…

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Police raid at Jackson home uncovers million dollar drug stash and gun, five arrested

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A court-authorized search at a residence on E. Veterans Highway led to a major narcotics bust earlier this month, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of significant…

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Maryland jail releases convicted migrant rapist, ignores ICE detainer

BALTIMORE, Md. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a 20-year-old Honduran national last week after a Maryland detention facility released him twice despite an active immigration detainer, federal officials announced…

Maryland News·Police Blotter

Ocean County Commissioners announce new five-lane highway connecting Jackson, Lakewood, and Toms River

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has launched a major infrastructure project to widen Cross Street into a five-lane corridor, creating a new east-west connector to serve the…

Jackson Township News·Local Politics·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

ICE removes illegal Brazilian fugitive convicted of armed robbery in Boston

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has removed a 29-year-old illegal Brazilian national wanted in his home country for armed robbery, the agency announced Tuesday. Juliano Araujo Dos Santos…

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Passaic County correctional officer admits assaulting detainee and obstructing justice

NEWARK, N.J. — A Passaic County Correctional Officer has pleaded guilty to assaulting a pretrial detainee and conspiring to obstruct justice in connection with the incident, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced. Sergeant…

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