Severe Flooding Alert Issued in Akron

AKRON, OH—The Akron Police Department has issued a severe flooding alert, urging residents to avoid certain areas and seek alternative travel routes. The city is currently grappling with significant flooding issues affecting…

Leonia Police Respond to Flash Flooding, Rescue Stranded Motorists

LEONIA, NJ—Following heavy rainfall on August 6th, Leonia experienced significant flash flooding that left numerous motorists trapped in their vehicles. The Leonia Police Department responded to multiple incidents, including a notable rescue…

Advanced Technology Aids in Arrest of Suspect in Postal Worker Robbery

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA—Virginia Beach Police, in collaboration with the United States Postal Service and the Hampton Police Department, have successfully apprehended a suspect for the armed robbery of a postal worker that…

Tech and Gaming·Virginia News

Natural Gas Disaster Emergency Training in Willingboro

WILLINGBORO, NJ—The Willingboro Township Police Department has announced a gas safety training exercise, set for next Tuesday at the John F. Kennedy Center in Willingboro. The event, scheduled from 9:00 AM to…

Community News·New Jersey News

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office Reports Multiple Incidents

STAFFORD, VA—The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office released their daily incident report for yesterday, outlining multiple criminal and traffic-related incidents. A breaking and entering was reported on Lakeview Drive around noon. Deputy C.D.…

Police Blotter·Virginia News

Prince William County Reminds Drivers to Be Cautious Around School Buses and Crossing Guards

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA—Prince William County Schools are set to begin classes on Monday, August 19. The start of the school year is anticipated to bring heavier traffic than usual due to…

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Yonkers Police Investigate Gruesome Discovery Near Mount Vernon Bridge

YONKERS, NY — Early on August 5, the Yonkers Police Department was called to the vicinity of the Oak Street bridge, near the jurisdictional boundary with Mount Vernon, following reports of a…

Police Identify Old Bridge Man Who Drowned in Jackson Lake

JACKSON, NJ — Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Jackson Township Police Chief Matthew Kunz have reported the tragic drowning of 29-year-old John Pereira from Old Bridge. The incident occurred at…

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office Reports Arson and Larceny Incidents

STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — The Office of Stafford County Sheriff David “DP” Decatur released details of significant incidents from their daily report dated August 7, 2024. In an arson case reported on…

Newark Police Request Help Finding Missing 12-Year-Old Girl

NEWARK, NJ — Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé is calling for public assistance in locating 12-year-old Jolie Diaz, who was reported missing since August 6, 2024. Jolie Diaz, a Black female,…

Brick Township Announces Beach Vehicle Permit Inspections for 2024-2025 Season

BRICK, NJ — The Township of Brick has opened applications for beach vehicle permits for the 2024-2025 season, with inspections beginning on Wednesday, September 4. These permits grant vehicle access to Brick…

Community News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

Newark Police Not Giving Search for Teen Missing Almost One Year Ago

NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé is appealing to the public for assistance in locating 17-year-old Aaliyah Bryant, who has been missing since August 29, 2023. Aaliyah was…

New Jersey News·North Jersey News

NYPD Homicide Unit Takes Case After Body Found on Oak Street Bridge

YONKERS, NY – The investigation into a body found on the Oak Street bridge in Yonkers has been officially transferred to the New York City Police Department following initial findings by the…

Do You Know Him? Suspect Sought in Violent Assault in Newark

NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Department of Public Safety is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an assault incident that occurred on August 4. Public Safety Director Fritz…

New Jersey News·North Jersey News·Police Blotter

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Wanted Fugitive Arrested in Wilkes-Barre Transportation Center

WILKES-BARRE, PA – A routine patrol led to the arrest of a fugitive from justice at the Intermodal Transportation Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Jose Torres, 40, of Wilkes-Barre, was taken into custody…

New Jersey Hasn’t Had an Earthquake in 7 Days, Are We Done?

CALIFON, NJ – It has been a week since New Jersey experienced its most recent earthquake, a 2.1-magnitude tremor east of Califon on July 31. This event follows a series of aftershocks…

New Jersey News

Overnight 5.3 Earthquake and Aftershocks Rock California

BAKERSFIELD, CA – A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near Bakersfield late Tuesday evening, shaking a wide area of Southern California. The quake occurred at 9:09 p.m. and was centered approximately 18 miles…

California News

Fourth Circuit Upholds Maryland’s Assault Weapons Ban

BALTIMORE, MD—The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of maintaining Maryland’s ban on assault weapons. The decision in Bianchi v. Brown affirmed the constitutionality of the 2013 Maryland Firearm…

NYPD Seeks Suspect in Series of Attempted Bank Robberies

NEW YORK, NY—The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a series of bank robbery attempts across the 14th and 17th Precincts. The…

Malicious Attack on 34th Street Leaves Woman Injured

NEW YORK, NY— Authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying a female suspect involved in an assault that occurred on Tuesday, July 30, at the corner of 9th Avenue and West…

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