Testa Says Murphy Bag Ban Is Garbage, Needs Overhaul

TRENTON, NJ – Senator Michael Testa today called for the complete overhaul of the state’s problematic single-use bag ban that has been in effect since the beginning of May. “This is another…

Novolex Introduces Bags for More Secure Restaurant Deliveries

Manufactured by Duro, the tamper-evident paper bags are convenient, secure and ideal for home deliveries and takeout orders Hartsville, SC (PRESS RELEASE) Duro®, a Novolex® brand, is introducing Load & Fold® Shopping…

Phil Murphy just banned packing peanuts, some trash bags in sweeping new recycling law

TRENTON, NJ – Getting rid of your garbage and packing your shipments might not be the same in New Jersey as it is today after a sweeping new recycling reform bill was…

World’s Largest Plastic Producers Ask UN For Global Treaty To Curb Plastic Pollution

A coalition of the world’s largest producers and users of plastic led by Coca Cola and PepsiCo urged the United Nations to create a legally binding treaty addressing plastic pollution. The more…

To save the environment, New Jersey demands paper straws with drinks served in plastic cups with plastic lids

If you live in New Jersey and order a drink at a fast food or coffee drive-through, or at Wawa, you’re going to get that drink with a paper straw. The drink…

New Jersey plastic straw ban begins today

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s ban on plastic straws begins today, instead patrons at bars and restaurants will be given biodegradable paper straws. A provision of New Jersey’s commitment to reduce plastics…

Look What This Woman Had in a Bag in Wewahitchka, Florida

WEWAHITCHKA, FL – Gulf County Sheriff Mike Harrison announces the arrest of Vicki W. Trickey (60) of Wewahitchka, FL. A concerned citizen contacted the Gulf County Sheriff’s Office after they noticed a…

Reusable Shopping Bags Might be Great for Environment, But Also Good for Spreading Disease and Bacteria

TRENTON-Studies have shown that while reusable grocery bags may be great for the economy, they’re not so great for the health and safety of those who use them Now, Trenton lawmakers are…

Howell Police Searching for Man Who Put Bag Over Child’s Head

HOWELL-A bizarre incident is unfolding in Howell as police search for a man who exited his black SUV and placed a bag over the head of a six year old girl playing…

Couple sentenced for toddler’s death found in shallow grave

Couple sentenced for toddler’s death found in shallow grave Stamford, CT A mother and father were sentenced to over a decade in prison for the death of their two-year-old son. Iris Rivera-Santos…

Two arrested following armed robbery incident in Boston

Two arrested following armed robbery incident in Boston Boston, MA An officer assigned to District D-4 responded to a well-being check at 696 Massachusetts Avenue when a bystander reported an armed robbery…

Miami woman accused of murder, hiding body at Holiday Inn

Miami woman accused of murder, hiding body in Holiday Inn MIAMI, FL – A 39-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly murdering a man inside a Holiday Inn room and subsequently hiding his…

Hackettstown woman arrested for drug possession in vehicle

Hackettstown woman arrested for drug possession in vehicle HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — A woman was arrested on Thursday for drug possession after police found her slumped over in her vehicle holding a pipe.…

Teaneck woman arrested after assaulting officers, found with suspected drugs

Teaneck Police Report Early Morning Incident Involving Suspected Narcotics **TEANECK, NJ** - Early on Friday at around 12:03 a.m., Teaneck Police Officers responded to a report of a disturbance near Glenwood Avenue…

Delaware State Police Pursue and Arrest Newark Resident for Drug and Traffic Offenses

Delaware State Police Pursue and Arrest Newark Resident for Drug and Traffic Offenses **Newark, DE** - The Delaware State Police took 26-year-old Savon Roy of Newark into custody for several drug and…

Three Men Face Charges After Cannabis Seizure in Long Island City

Three Men Face Charges After Cannabis Seizure in Long Island City **Queens, NY** - Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the charging of Cesar Egas Nagua, Michel Garcia Rodriguez, and Alain Prieto…

Florida man accused of hiding cocaine during Calvert County traffic stop

Deputies say more suspected cocaine was found at the detention center LUSBY, MD — A Florida man faces multiple drug charges after deputies allegedly discovered suspected cocaine during a traffic stop in…

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Wanted man hiding in attic with suspected meth arrested in Pennsylvania

Fugitive discovered behind attic access panel during state police search SOUTH HUNTINGDON TOWNSHIP, PA — A West Newton man wanted on felony warrants was arrested after Pennsylvania State Police found him hiding…

Boston police seize loaded ghost gun, fentanyl pills in Roxbury arrest

A teenager fleeing through a Roxbury housing complex dropped a loaded ghost gun and a bag containing fentanyl and crack cocaine, leading to a series of firearm and drug charges, according to…

Apartment Building Arson Caused More Than $200,000 in Damage, D.C. Man Sentenced

Washington, D.C. — A 64-year-old Washington man who set fire to a residential apartment building where his own family members lived has been sentenced to prison after prosecutors said surveillance video captured…

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