Rockville teen dies of fentanyl overdose; police seek help identifying supplier

Detectives urge public to come forward after 15-year-old found unresponsive in bathtub GAITHERSBURG, MD – Detectives with the Montgomery County Department of Police are asking for the public’s help after the fentanyl-related…

Woodbury police K-9 “Scooby” joins students for Read Across America celebration

Officers visit Woodbury Heights Elementary to promote literacy and community engagement WOODBURY, NJ – Students at Woodbury Heights Elementary School got a special visit this week from K-9 Scooby and Sergeant Beckett…

Gov. Sherrill appoints Jeanne Hengemuhle as first woman, openly gay leader of New Jersey State Police

Veteran trooper brings 26 years of service to top law enforcement post amid major storm recovery TRENTON, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill has nominated Lieutenant Colonel Jeanne Hengemuhle to serve as Superintendent…

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Juvenile arrested after police recover lost firearm in Greenbelt apartment complex

Officers say the weapon was safely recovered and no injuries were reported GREENBELT, MD – Police in Greenbelt say a juvenile was taken into custody Tuesday evening after officers found them in…

Manchester police tow cars after owners ignored snow storm street parking warnings

Manchester, NJ – Manchester Township police said they issued multiple public alerts and conducted door-to-door visits before this week’s snowstorm, and towed numerous vehicles left in the roadway that blocked plows and…

Former Director of Public Safety, Police Lt. Files Whistleblower Lawsuit Against Jackson Township

Joseph Candido claims former Chief Matthew Kunz ignored safety laws, mismanaged department operations, and retaliated after he reported violations. JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A longtime Jackson Township police officer has filed a…

Governor Mikie Sherrill appoints Jeanne Hengemuhle as first female New Jersey State Police superintendent

Veteran law enforcement leader brings 26 years of experience to one of the state’s top public safety roles. TRENTON, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill has nominated Jeanne Hengemuhle to serve as the…

Nine break ins later DC police nab 60 year old

Southeast business burglary spree ends with arrest of 60 year old suspect WASHINGTON, DC – A four-month string of overnight break-ins at Southeast businesses has ended with the arrest of a 60-year-old…

Police investigating fatal shooting at Potomac Mills parking lot in Woodbridge

WOODBRIDGE, VA – A deadly shooting in the parking lot of Potomac Mills mall on Sunday evening has left one man dead and police searching for a suspect who fled the scene.…

Police body cam shows DUI driver who killed D.C. police officer Terry Bennett laughed in disbelief after arrest

WASHINGTON, DC – A drunk driver accused of fatally striking Metropolitan Police Officer Terry Bennett while he was assisting a stranded motorist on I-695 has been charged with second-degree murder while armed…

Wilkes-Barre police search for vehicle in Academy Street hit and run

Police seek vehicle in late night hit and run on Academy Street WILKES-BARRE, PA – A late-night crash on Academy Street has left investigators searching for a vehicle that fled the scene,…

Only in New Jersey: Police department had to ask residents to stop yelling at snow plow drivers after storm

After nearly two feet of snow buried parts of Atlantic County over the weekend, police urged patience as frustrated residents confronted plow operators trying to clear local roads. They were shown no…

Trump administration sues New Jersey over sanctuary state executive order restricting ICE cooperation with police

Federal lawsuit accuses Governor Mikie Sherrill of obstructing immigration enforcement through new executive order TRENTON, NJ – The Trump administration’s Department of Justice filed a lawsuit this week against Governor Mikie Sherrill…

Prince George’s County Police investigating fatal shooting in Capitol Heights

Detectives seek leads after 45-year-old man found shot to death Monday morning. CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD – Prince George’s County Police Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life…

Maryland State Police search for gunman who shot trooper during Baltimore traffic stop

Trooper wounded after shots fired from silver Infiniti; suspect remains at large. BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland State Police are searching for the driver of a silver or gray Infiniti who opened fire…

Virginia Beach police seize drugs, firearm in Seahawk Circle raid

Detectives recovered 11 pounds of marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms, and THC products; one man charged. VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – Virginia Beach Police announced the arrest of a local man after detectives executed a…

Lakewood police charge California man in $65,000 cargo theft investigation

Detectives tracked the stolen shipment across multiple states before filing charges. LAKEWOOD, NJ – Lakewood Police have filed criminal charges against a California man following a $65,000 cargo theft investigation that began…

Pittsburgh police arrest 18-year-old in two October shootings

Pittsburgh, PA – An 18-year-old man wanted in connection with two separate non-fatal shootings last fall was taken into custody February 16 following a coordinated effort involving multiple local and federal law…

Maryland State Police respond to 267 crashes amid snow emergency

Baltimore, MD – Maryland State Police responded to 267 crashes and more than 780 calls for service statewide since 4 p.m. Sunday as snow emergency plans remain in effect across most of…

Cumberland Police Blotter: Man charged in attempted burglary, officer assaulted

Cumberland, MD – A 22-year-old West Virginia man was arrested Sunday after police say he tried to break into two homes and assaulted an officer during a struggle in a Cumberland neighborhood.…

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