Woman Escapes Attempted Rape Inside Prospect Park as NYPD Searches for Suspect

Prospect Park Assault Suspect Sought After Woman Breaks Free During Attack BROOKLYN, NY — A 26-year-old woman fought off an attempted sexual assault inside Prospect Park earlier this month after a man…

Man and woman found fatally shot behind West Baltimore street

Double shooting in Southwest Baltimore sparks homicide investigation after two victims die at hospitals BALTIMORE, Md. — A man and woman were fatally shot behind a West Baltimore block early Friday morning,…

Perth Amboy Park Shooter Evades Police, Manhunt Underway

Perth Amboy, NJ – A shooting near Bayview Park on Wednesday evening left one person hospitalized and triggered an active investigation in a busy Perth Amboy waterfront area, according to city police.…

Philadelphia Police Release Images of Man Accused in Daylight Indecent Assault

Philadelphia, PA – A woman walking through Philadelphia’s Fairhill neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon escaped after a man allegedly approached her from behind and aggressively grabbed her before fleeing the area, according to…

Virginia Lottery outreach efforts span communities statewide

Virginia Lottery employees spend April giving back across the Commonwealth RICHMOND, VA — Virginia Lottery employees traded tickets and terminals for blankets, food boxes, cleanup projects and construction tools during a month-long…

Former Delaware and Maryland police officer charged with rape

Dating app encounter sparks rape investigation involving former police officer HARRINGTON, DE – A former police officer who once served in multiple Delaware departments and most recently worked in Maryland has been…

New Jersey MVC Recalls ‘FDT-8647’ License Plate After Anti-Trump Message Draws Complaints

Hopewell, NJ — New Jersey motor vehicle officials have recalled a personalized license plate reading “FDT-8647” after the anti-Trump message circulated widely online and triggered complaints about political rhetoric targeting President Donald…

New Jersey Weekend Forecast: Sunny Friday Gives Way to Saturday Storms Before Warm Sunday Rebound

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents will see a mix of sunshine, showers, and a sharp warm-up this weekend, with forecasters tracking possible thunderstorms Saturday before temperatures surge close to 80 degrees…

New Jersey Approved License Plate FDT-8647 But Denied Many Harmless Others

New Jersey MVC-Approved License Plate Referencing ‘8647’ Sparks Concern After Threats Against Trump Hopewell, N.J. — A New Jersey license plate carrying the letters and numbers “FDT-8647” has drawn sharp criticism online…

Threat call triggers lockdown scare at New Jersey high school

School threat sparks lockdown scare before all clear at Lacey Township High Lacey Township, NJ – A morning threat of violence against a New Jersey high school triggered a rapid lockdown response…

ICE Arrests Previously Deported Child Sex Offender in Jackson After Tip Leads to Capture

JACKSON, N.J. — Federal agents arrested a previously deported man convicted of a child sex offense after tracking him to Jackson Township, where he had been living undetected, U.S. Immigration and Customs…

Teen vanishes after leaving home in Cumberland

13-year-old missing after leaving Cumberland home sparks search Cumberland, MD — A search is underway after a 13-year-old boy left his home and was reported missing, prompting police to ask for the…

Judge Partially Dismisses Claims in Lawsuit Against Bergen Community College Over Firing

CAMDEN, NJ — A former Bergen Community College employee who claims he was fired because of his age will be allowed to continue parts of his lawsuit, while other claims have been…

New Jersey Town Bans ICE, Federal Agents from Government Property

COLLINGSWOOD, NJ — Collingswood officials have approved a policy blocking federal immigration agents from using borough-owned property for civil enforcement operations unless they present a judicial warrant, marking a shift in how…

Another Offshore Wind Project Off NJ Coast Scrapped as Federal Deal Redirects $765M to LNG Investment

Trenton, NJ — A major offshore wind project planned off the New Jersey coast has been abandoned after federal officials reached a deal to cancel the lease, redirecting hundreds of millions of…

Dog wearing a plastic cone (Elizabethan collar) lies on a towel inside a stainless steel veterinary kennel, resting after a procedure.

Dog rescued after being thrown from moving pickup in York County

Dog thrown from moving truck in Dover sparks police search for driver Dover, PA — A witness report of a dog being thrown from a moving vehicle has prompted an investigation in…

Found: Young woman missing after visit to Trenton riverfront

Missing 19-year-old last seen at Trenton riverfront sparks searchUPDATE: The missing girl has since been found, according to family members. Trenton, NJ — A 19-year-old woman was reported missing after she was…

Glen Head Doctor, Son Accused of Selling Opioid Prescriptions in Long Island Scheme

Mineola, NY — A 71-year-old doctor and his 33-year-old son are accused of running a three-month scheme that illegally distributed prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances across Long Island and Queens,…

Row of white mobile homes with manicured yards and an American flag décor in the foreground, backed by dense green trees.

Jackson Rent Cap Lawsuit Alleges Board Members Benefited From 2.5% Limit

Jackson Township, NJ — A group of manufactured home park owners filed a sweeping lawsuit on April 22 challenging a new rent control ordinance that caps annual increases at 2.5%, arguing it…

NJ Transit Says Walking to World Cup Games in New Jersey “Not Safe” Use $150 Per Ticket Trains Instead

NJ Transit Warns World Cup Fans: Don’t Walk to MetLife as $150 Train Plan Sparks Backlash East Rutherford, NJ — Fans hoping to skip steep transit costs by walking to MetLife Stadium…

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