West Orange gears up for community Halloween festival

West Orange, NJ – Families are invited to celebrate the spooky season at the annual West Orange Halloween Festival, a free community event set for October 30. The celebration will take place…

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Ten Times Zohran Mamdani Called to Defund the New York City Police Department

He says he’s a changed man and defunding the police is no longer in his campaign, but Zohran Mamdani has a history of calling for the NYPD to be defunded, even calling…

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Juvenile arrested after displaying ghost gun in Columbia

Juvenile arrested after displaying ghost gun in Columbia COLUMBIA, MD – A 16-year-old male from Columbia was arrested recently after police recovered an unserialized privately-made handgun, known as a “ghost gun.” This…

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Tunnel to Towers to host first Jersey Shore 5K in Wall Township Sunday

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Tunnel to Towers Foundation will hold its inaugural Jersey Shore 5K Run this Sunday, honoring fallen first responders and military heroes. The event is expected to draw…

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Ohio trooper killed after semi strikes cruiser on Route 11 in Canfield

CANFIELD, OH – An Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper was killed Thursday after a semi-truck struck his cruiser while he was assisting a disabled vehicle on Route 11. Authorities identified the fallen…

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Abducted American child rescued from Mexico after international kidnapping investigation

MOBILE, AL – Federal agents rescued a three-year-old Alabama child who was abducted and taken across the U.S.-Mexico border by her mother in a case that has drawn national attention for its…

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Illinois police officer arrested by ICE for alleged decade-long visa overstay

CHICAGO, IL – A suburban police officer was arrested by federal immigration authorities this week after investigators discovered he had overstayed his U.S. visa by more than a decade. U.S. Immigration and…

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New Jersey sues Sig Sauer over deadly defect in P320 handgun

New Jersey sues Sig Sauer over P320 handgun linked to unintentional shootings and officer death TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced a sweeping lawsuit Thursday against gunmaker…

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Dangerous drug dealer arrested, released within hours by judge in Maryland

Dangerous drug dealer arrested, released within hours EDGEWOOD, MD – Andrew Styron Jr., 35, of Nottingham, Maryland, was arrested on October 6 by detectives from the Harford County Drug Task Force after…

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Police seek help locating missing 14-year-old girl in Newark

Police seek help locating missing 14-year-old girl in Newark NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. has announced the search for Khalani Hamirah Gray, a 14-year-old girl reported missing…

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Fatal fire claims one life and two pets in Bensalem

Fatal fire claims one life and two pets in Bensalem BENSALEM, PA – A house fire claimed the life of a 77-year-old resident and two pets on Tuesday, according to local officials.…

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Empire Lounge Loses Liquor License, Forced to Shut Down After Deadly Shooting

Safety crackdown leads to closure of Empire Lounge in Akron AKRON, OH – The Empire Lounge in Merriman Valley has closed effective immediately following a series of safety incidents, including a shooting…

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Westover home goes up in flames in early morning fire

Firefighters battle Westover blaze, contain damage to home STAMFORD, CT – Firefighters here responded to a structure fire at 162 Skyview Drive in the Westover neighborhood on Thursday morning. The call came…

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Bensalem’s most wanted weekly roster released by police

Bensalem Township Police issue warrant list to community BENSALEM TOWNSHIP, PA – The Bensalem Township Police Department has announced a new weekly warrant list for residents. This communication aims to inform the…

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Timothy Whitthorne arrested after fatal shooting in Akron

Timothy Whitthorne arrested after fatal shooting AKRON, OH - Timothy Whitthorne, 33, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals-led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force on Tuesday afternoon. The Akron Police Department had…

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Wall Police, Emergency Responders Had a Busy Day with Crashes

Engaged emergency responders tackle crash and smoke alert in Wall Township WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – First responders faced a busy morning Monday as Wall Police, Fire, and EMS responded to two separate…

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Schenectady police arrest two suspects in school burglaries

Schenectady police arrest two suspects in school burglaries SCHENECTADY, NY — The Schenectady Police Department has arrested two individuals linked to recent burglaries at local schools. Emmanuel H. Pless, 20, and Chrishuana…

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Detective honored as officer of the month for notable achievements

Detective honored as officer of the month for notable achievements MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ — Detective Josh Sheppard has been named Officer of the Month for September by the Monroe Township Police Department.…

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Boston crime report reveals spike in violence over 24-hour period

Crime report reveals spike in violence over 24-hour period BOSTON, MA – A recent crime report details various incidents that occurred over a 24-hour period beginning Tuesday at 10 AM and concluding…

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Man caught with lethal fentanyl stash gets 18 years in prison

Queens fentanyl trafficker sentenced to 18 years after DEA seizes 2 kilograms in car trunk QUEENS, NY — A Long Island man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for possessing…

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