Mailbox Fire Under Investigation in Delmar, Causes Minor Damage, No Injuries Reported

Delmar, MD — A small but suspicious fire inside a residential mailbox in Wicomico County is now under investigation after a passerby spotted the flames Friday afternoon. The incident happened around 1:36…

Maryland News

Police Say No Threat Found After Social Media Post Sparks Panic at Berkeley Township Middle School

Berkeley Township, NJ — A social media post by a student at Central Regional Middle School triggered concern among families and prompted a police investigation Thursday, but authorities say no credible threat…

Police Blotter·Ocean County News·School and Education News

Newark Man Arrested in Deadly New Jersey Chick-fil-A Shooting That Killed 23-Year-Old

Union Township, NJ — A 23-year-old man was killed and six others were wounded when gunfire erupted inside a busy Chick-fil-A on Route 22 last month, and prosecutors say a suspect is…

Community News·North Jersey News·Police Blotter·Politics

Paramus Detective Lt. Craig McEllen Retires After 30-Year Career Serving New Jersey Community

Paramus, NJ — A veteran law enforcement officer who spent more than three decades serving Bergen County is stepping away from the badge, as Detective Lieutenant Craig McEllen officially retired from the…

Community News·North Jersey News·Police Blotter

Man Shoved Into Moving 7 Train at 74 St Station in Queens, NYPD Seeks Attacker

Queens, NY — A 63-year-old man suffered serious injuries after being struck during a confrontation and knocked into a moving subway train at the 74 Street station in Jackson Heights, according to…

New York City News

Spirit Airlines Cancels All Flights, Shuts Down Operations Immediately, Stranding Travelers Nationwide

Miramar, FL — Travelers across the United States woke up Saturday to grounded plans as Spirit Airlines abruptly canceled all flights and began shutting down operations immediately, leaving thousands unable to travel…

Community News·Business News·Five Towns NJ News·Government News

Man Shot in Early Morning Chesapeake Neighborhood, Victim Hospitalized After 4 A.M. Gunfire

CHESAPEAKE, VA — A person was rushed to a hospital after being shot early Saturday morning in a residential area of Chesapeake, prompting an active police investigation with few details immediately available.…

Virginia News

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Man Shot Inside Freehold Library, Victim in Critical Condition

FREEHOLD, NJ — A man remains in critical but stable condition after a shooting inside the Freehold Borough Public Library on East Main Street Thursday afternoon, an act that disrupted a typically…

Monmouth County News

Early morning stabbing sparks police search in Boston

Knife assault suspect sought after early morning attack in South Boston Boston, MA — Police are searching for a suspect involved in an early morning aggravated assault with a knife in South…

Massachusetts News·Police Blotter

Man wanted after alleged robbery and assault inside Brooklyn home

Home confrontation leads to robbery investigation Brooklyn, NY — Police are searching for a suspect accused of punching and robbing a man inside his own residence following a dispute in Brooklyn. The…

New York City News·New York News·Police Blotter

Lucky lottery ticket lands in Middletown convenience store

Middletown store sells $50K winning scratch-off ticket Middletown, CT — A winning scratch-off ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a local retailer in Middletown, according to Connecticut Lottery records. The ticket was…

Connecticut News·Lottery Results

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States challenge federal role in sports betting oversight

States push back on federal role in sports betting oversight Trenton, NJ — A coalition of attorneys general from across the country is urging federal regulators to step back from overseeing sports-related…

Lottery Results·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

NYPD Arrests Driver Accused of Dangerous Queens Car Meetup, Files Riot Charges

Queens, NY — A man accused of turning a Queens street into a high-risk stunt zone during a car meetup last month now faces multiple criminal charges, as New York police escalate…

New York City News·Police Blotter

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…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Mikie Sherrill Promised Us She Would Freeze Electric Rates, But New Jersey Energy Costs Will Continue to Rise

NJ Residents Face Higher Electric Bills Despite Sherrill’s Rate Freeze Pledge Trenton, NJ — New Jersey residents are likely to see rising electricity costs in 2026 and beyond, despite public claims that…

Government News·Politics

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Man arrested after intoxication incident at Stafford restaurant

Man jailed after intoxication incident and threats at Stafford fast food restaurant Stafford, VA — A morning call to a local fast food restaurant led to an arrest after deputies encountered a…

Police Blotter·Virginia News

NJ GOP Senators Urge Sherrill to Restore School Aid Before Budget Deadline, Warn of Cuts and Tax Hikes

Trenton, NJ — Two Republican state senators are pressing Gov. Mikie Sherrill to reverse proposed limits on school funding, warning that districts across New Jersey are already cutting programs and raising property…

Central Jersey News·Community News·Investigative Report·Jackson Township News

Jackson Township Inspector Dies After SUV Crashes Into Tree in Ocean County

Jackson Township, NJ — A township building inspector died Thursday afternoon after his SUV veered off a local roadway and struck a tree, prompting an emergency response where CPR was already underway…

Community News·Jackson Township News

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Toms River Schools Approve $306M Budget, Superintendent’s 35% Raise to $308K as Taxes Rise

Toms River, NJ — A school district that warned it was nearing financial collapse last year has now approved a $306 million budget and a new contract that will raise its superintendent’s…

Jersey Shore News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Politics

New Jersey Asphalt Contractor Sues State Over DEI Hiring Quotas and Union Mandates, Warns of Higher Project Costs

Wall, NJ — A New Jersey construction company that builds highways and public infrastructure is suing state agencies, arguing that hiring quotas and union requirements tied to public contracts are driving up…

Jackson Township News·Monmouth County News·Ocean County News·Political Crime and Corruption

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