Rikers Island Correction Officer Accused of Taking Bribes to Smuggle Drug-Soaked Papers to Inmate

Bronx, NY – A New York City correction officer assigned to Rikers Island faces felony charges after prosecutors said he accepted thousands of dollars in bribes to smuggle documents purportedly laced with…

New York City News

New Jersey State Police Add 120 Troopers for Memorial Day Crackdown on Speeding and DWI

West Trenton, NJ – New Jersey State Police will ramp up patrols across highways and waterways this Memorial Day weekend as officials warn drivers about the heightened risk of deadly crashes during…

North Jersey News

Bronx Man Gets 75 Years to Life for Deadly New Year’s Shooting Outside Kew Gardens Hotel

Queens, NY – A Bronx man who opened fire outside the former Umbrella Hotel in Kew Gardens on New Year’s Day 2021, killing one man and wounding two others, was sentenced Friday…

New York City News

Cambridge Police Warn Residents After Spike in Car Break-Ins and Vehicle Thefts on East Side

Cambridge, MD – A rise in suspicious activity, attempted vehicle thefts and stolen cars across several East Cambridge neighborhoods has prompted police to issue a public warning urging residents to secure their…

Maryland News

NJ Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia Demands Answers to Democrats’ World Cup Financial Debacle

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia sharply criticized state leaders and World Cup organizers Thursday, accusing officials of saddling New Jersey taxpayers with traffic, security, and infrastructure burdens tied to…

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NJ Lawmakers Advance Bill Delaying THC Limits on Hemp Drinks, Expanding Sales Rules

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that would delay new THC restrictions on intoxicating hemp beverages while loosening some retail display rules and expanding where certain hemp-derived…

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Newport News Police Introduce Two New K9s Set to Begin Patrol Training

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The Newport News Police Department has added two new four-legged recruits to its K9 unit, with officers beginning months of intensive bonding and training before the dogs officially…

Pets and Animals·Virginia News

5 Charged in Philadelphia Scam That Stole $500K From Elderly Victims, Mostly Black Women

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — More than 150 senior citizens across Northwest and Southwest Philadelphia lost over $500,000 in an alleged fraud operation that prosecutors say targeted elderly residents by posing as utility workers…

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NJ Attorney General Launches Voter Protection Effort Ahead of 2026 Primary Election

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey officials are expanding election protection efforts ahead of the state’s 2026 primary election, with Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announcing a statewide initiative aimed at protecting voters from…

Bay Shore Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking and Rape Charges in Suffolk County

SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. — A Bay Shore man pleaded guilty Thursday to multiple felony charges connected to the trafficking and sexual exploitation of several women and a minor, according to Suffolk County…

Seaside Heights Braces for Another Violent Memorial Day Weekend With FBI, State Police, and Mounted Officers Called In

Seaside Heights Braces for Memorial Day Crowds After Last Year’s Boardwalk Violence SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — With Memorial Day weekend approaching, Seaside Heights officials are preparing for another surge of crowds after…

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Crack cocaine bust erupts near Nubian Square as Roxbury woman arrested in street drug probe

Boston police say officers spotted an alleged hand to hand drug deal before making the arrest BOSTON, Mass. — A Roxbury drug investigation near Nubian Square ended with a woman under arrest…

Police Blotter·Massachusetts News

New Jersey Poll Workers Can Earn $300 for June 2 Primary Election Shifts

Trenton, N.J. — New Jersey officials are urging residents to sign up as poll workers for the June 2 Primary Election, offering paid opportunities for adults and students to help staff voting…

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New Jersey Man Gets 6½ Years in Federal Prison in $3.4 Million Money Laundering Scheme

New Jersey Man Gets 6½ Years in Federal Prison in $3.4 Million Money Laundering Scheme NEWARK, NJ — A dual U.S.-Nigerian citizen tied to a multimillion-dollar money laundering conspiracy that moved more…

North Jersey News·Police Blotter

Boston drug bust explodes near Nubian Square as cops seize crack cocaine and cash

Police say suspected dealer was caught after an apparent street-level drug transaction in Roxbury BOSTON, Mass. — A drug investigation near Nubian Square ended with a suspected cocaine dealer in handcuffs Tuesday…

Police Blotter·Massachusetts News

New Jersey Bill Would Force Restaurants to Clearly Disclose Mandatory Gratuity Fees

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers moved forward Thursday with legislation that would require restaurants to prominently disclose mandatory gratuity charges before diners receive their bill, responding to growing consumer frustration over…

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New Jersey Democrats Yank It: Pull F.U.C.K. ICE Bill Amid Backlash and Controversy

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey Democratic lawmakers have pulled a controversial immigration enforcement bill from the legislative docket after the proposal sparked political backlash over its provocative acronym and sweeping legal implications.…

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Massive search underway after swimmer vanishes off busy New Jersey beach

Coast Guard and state police join urgent hunt near Ocean City’s 10th Street Beach OCEAN CITY, N.J. — A large-scale search remained active Monday evening after a swimmer disappeared in the waters…

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Roxbury Man Arrested After Boston Police Recover Loaded Glock During Grove Hall Patrol

BOSTON — A Roxbury man faces multiple firearm charges after Boston police officers recovered a loaded Glock handgun during a late-night patrol in the Grove Hall neighborhood Monday, according to the Boston…

Massachusetts News

Lancaster County Cleared After Treasury Review Questioned $38.7 Million in COVID Relief Spending

Lancaster, PA — Lancaster County resolved all questioned COVID-19 relief spending flagged by federal auditors after providing additional records that satisfied Treasury investigators reviewing the county’s pandemic-era expenditures. A final determination letter…

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