Latest Updates: Medical Jet Crashes Shortly After Takeoff in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA — A medical transport jet, carrying a child patient, her mother, and four crew members, crashed in Northeast Philadelphia late Friday evening, igniting a massive fireball and causing significant damage…

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Early morning shooting on a residential Bronx street ends with lengthy prison sentence for gunman

BRONX, N.Y. — A Bronx man was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in prison for opening fire on a group of men in broad daylight, wounding two victims on a Longwood street.…

Expect more tickets: Cumberland police to expand parking enforcement citywide

CUMBERLAND, Md. — Residents can expect increased parking enforcement throughout the city as the Cumberland Police Department (CPD) strengthens its efforts by hiring additional parking enforcement officers and expanding their reach beyond…

Maryland News

Lancaster man accused of raping unconscious woman as she died

LANCASTER, Pa. — A Lancaster man accused of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman as she died and recording the act will face trial after a judge ruled there was enough evidence for…

Pennsylvania News·Police Blotter·The Buzz

ICE arrests Kodir Mazhidov in Philadelphia, pending removal

PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested Kodir Mazhidov in Philadelphia on charges of reckless driving, reckless endangerment, and fleeing an officer, according to an ICE announcement. Mazhidov was…

Philadelphia News

Brick Township swears in new special law enforcement officers

BRICK, N.J. — Four new Special Law Enforcement Officers (SLEO I) were sworn in during Tuesday night’s town council meeting, joining the Brick Township Police Department. Chief David Forrester and Mayor Lisa…

Community News·Ocean County News

Newark police seek public’s help identifying robbery suspects

NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying three suspects involved in a robbery early Tuesday morning on Park Avenue between Highland Avenue and Lake Street. According to…

North Jersey News

Newark police seek suspect in vandalism of Fraternal Order of Police building

NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who defaced the Newark Fraternal Order of Police building with red spray paint on January 24. Surveillance footage…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Tennessee Sheriff Clears Up Fear-Peddling, Misinformation from Left Over Federal Operation on Violent Criminal Illegal Aliens

MACON COUNTY, Tenn. — Local officials are refuting misinformation about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducting deportation raids in schools and churches, emphasizing that enforcement efforts focus only on individuals involved in…

EarthCam's cameras recorded a midair collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

67 Feared Dead After Passenger Jet, U.S. Army Blackhawk Collide Over Potomac River

Yesterday evening, a devastating midair collision occurred near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, involving an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter. The incident, which took place around…

Police Blotter·Regional News

Queens day care owners indicted for alleged abuse of nine infants and toddlers

QUEENS, N.Y. — A Queens couple has been indicted on multiple charges for allegedly abusing nine infants and toddlers at their home-based day care center, authorities announced. The defendants, Ilya Davydov, 48,…

New York City News

Notice of Public Hearing – NJDEP Green Acres Program – Jake’s Law Playground Funding Application

PURPOSE: Jackson Township is seeking funding through the State of NJ Green Acres Program for improvements at Jackson Justice Complex Playground located at 1 Jackson Dr, Jackson, NJ 08527, part of Block 16701,…

Ocean County News

ICE arrests MS-13 gang member released from Maryland jail despite detainer

BALTIMORE — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested a 19-year-old Salvadoran national and MS-13 gang member in Maryland after he was released from local custody despite an immigration detainer, officials…

State police warn of targeted burglaries in Hudson Valley

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — The New York State Police have issued a public safety alert following a series of targeted residential burglaries in the Hudson Valley, urging residents to take extra precautions. Authorities…

Study Suggests New Jersey’s Plastic Straw Ban Could Have Long Term Health Consequences

TRENTON, NJ – A recent investigation into the environmental and health impacts of drinking straws has turned the conversation on its head, challenging the notion that paper straws are a more benign…

Health and Wellness·New Jersey News

ICE arrests illegal alien convicted of DWI in Fairfax County

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have arrested a Bolivian national convicted of driving while intoxicated in Fairfax County, Virginia, the agency announced. Daniel Bustamante-Cespedez was apprehended on…

Police Blotter·Virginia News

Newark police seek public’s help identifying package theft suspect

NEWARK, NJ — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect connected to the theft of a package valued at $1,500 from a residence on Vassar Avenue, Newark…

New Jersey News·North Jersey News·Police Blotter

Bronx woman sentenced to 18 years for fatal Whitestone Expressway crash

QUEENS, NY — A Bronx woman who killed a 62-year-old Uber passenger while racing at over 120 miles per hour on the Whitestone Expressway was sentenced to 18 years in prison, Queens…

New York City News·Police Blotter

Newark man arrested in connection with auto burglaries and criminal mischief

NEWARK, NJ — A 55-year-old Newark man wanted in connection with multiple auto burglaries and acts of criminal mischief was arrested last week, according to Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr.…

Police Blotter

Frederick police address immigration concerns, reaffirm focus on community trust

FREDERICK, MD — Amid growing concerns about immigration enforcement, the Frederick Police Department has issued a statement to reassure residents that its priority remains the safety and well-being of all community members,…

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