New Jersey Attorney General Announces Charges in $3.4 Million Multi-State Diesel Fuel Theft Scheme

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Thursday that 25 individuals and four companies have been charged for their alleged involvement in a large-scale diesel fuel theft operation…

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Firefighters Battle Two-Alarm Blaze at Garrett County Stockyard; Cattle Loose Amid Freezing Temperatures

GARRETT COUNTY, Md. — A two-alarm fire broke out Wednesday evening at Friends Stockyard in Garrett County, prompting an extensive emergency response and efforts to contain loose cattle in freezing conditions. The…

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Bergen County man sentenced to six years in prison for heroin distribution

NEWARK, N.J. — A Bergen County man was sentenced to 72 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute heroin, Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna announced Wednesday. Dawan A. Brown,…

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Rockland Man Thought He Was Going on Date With 15-Year-Old Girl, But She Was a Cop

New City, NY – The Rockland County District Attorney’s Office has announced the indictment of Jose Quizhpi, a 48-year-old man from Queens, New York, following an undercover sting operation aimed at catching…

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NJDOT announces drawbridge work on Route 40 and Route 30, warns of traffic delays

ATLANTIC COUNTY, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has announced maintenance work on the Route 40 and Route 30 drawbridges, scheduled through Friday, January 17. The project will involve…

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New Jersey Bill Seeks to Block Trump Deportation of Violent Illegal Migrants, Criminals

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Democratic lawmakers have introduced new legislation aimed at restricting state and local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement authorities. The proposed measure, titled the “New Jersey Immigrant Trust…

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Investigation underway after Salisbury mobile home fire causes $100,000 in damages

SALISBURY, MD — Authorities are investigating a residential fire that caused significant damage to a mobile home in Salisbury, Wicomico County, on Monday afternoon. The fire occurred at 1026 Hinman Lane around…

Maryland News

Delaware Police Arrest Man in Drug Investigation

Delaware Police Arrest Man in Drug Investigation **Wilmington, DE** - The Delaware State Police, alongside the FBI Delaware Violent Crime and Safe Streets Task Force, apprehended Guy Calloway, 33, for felony gun…

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Manhunt Underway for Murder Suspect in Fatal Shooting of Donte Bazemore in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD — Baltimore police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect connected to the fatal shooting of 31-year-old Donte Bazemore on December 18 in the 2600 block of East…

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Toms River Boatworks Demolished as Part of Waterfront Revitalization Plan

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The deteriorating Toms River Boatworks, severely damaged during Superstorm Sandy and left in disrepair for years, has been demolished. Mayor Dan Rodrick and the township council voted to…

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California Ablaze: Political Leadership Under Fire Amid Devastating Wildfires

LOS ANGELES, CA — As wildfires continue to ravage parts of California, criticism is mounting over the state’s wildfire prevention and emergency response strategies, with political leaders facing scrutiny for decisions that…

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New York City employee’s arrest for unlicensed driving raises concerns within the Administration for Children’s Services

BRONX, N.Y. — An off-duty employee of the New York City Administration for Children’s Services was arrested Thursday evening in the Bronx on charges related to driving without a valid license, police…

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Truck Stuck Under Bridge Removed, Road Reopened in Stafford

STAFFORD, Va. — A stranded truck blocking the intersection of Andrew Chapel Road and Brooke Road has been cleared, and the roadway has been reopened, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday.…

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New Jersey Governor Wants State to be the California of the East Coast and it’s Not Looking Good

TRENTON, NJ — When Governor Phil Murphy first took office in 2018, he famously declared his ambition to transform New Jersey into “the California of the East Coast.” This vision was rooted…

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Fetterman to Vote Yes on Duffy’s Nomination, As Both Bond Over Upcoming NFL Playoff Game

PHILADELPHIA, PA – In a surprising display of bipartisanship, Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman has announced his intention to support former Wisconsin Representative Sean Duffy’s nomination for Secretary of Transportation. The announcement came…

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NJ State Senate approves bill allowing online public meeting notices, shifting away from print ads

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey State Senate on Thursday passed a bill permitting municipalities to publish public meeting notices and legal advertisements online, marking a significant shift from decades of mandated…

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Drug trafficking ring leader sentenced to 14 years in federal prison

PHOENIX — Heriberto Lopez-Landeros, 44, of Avondale, Arizona, was sentenced last week to 14 years in prison for his role as the leader of a drug trafficking organization responsible for importing and…

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Man Arrested for Drug and Firearm Offenses in Dorchester

Man Arrested for Drug and Firearm Offenses in Dorchester **Boston, MA** - Officers from the District B-2 (Roxbury) Drug Control Unit conducted a drug interdiction in Dorchester's Grove Hall neighborhood, resulting in…