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Bowie 18-Year-Old Charged in Armed Carjacking, Linked to Earlier Shooting in Prince George’s County

BOWIE, Md. — An 18-year-old suspect now faces multiple felony charges after Prince George’s County police say he carried out an armed carjacking and later led officers on a chase that ended…

Maryland News·Police Blotter

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New Jersey Officials Warn 4/20 Drivers: Drug-Impaired Crashes Linked to 26% of Serious Cases

SOMERVILLE, N.J. — New Jersey law enforcement is ramping up enforcement ahead of April 20, warning that drug-impaired driving—linked to 26% of serious or fatal crashes in a federal study—puts lives at…

Local Politics·Police Blotter

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Rescuers Airlift 72-Year-Old Boater After Running Aground in Somerset County Wildlife Area

SOMERSET COUNTY, Md. — A 72-year-old boater was airlifted to a hospital after running aground and exhausting his oxygen supply in a remote wildlife area near Fishing Creek, authorities said. Maryland Natural…

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Carnival Cruise Line has had enought: new rules announced to curb bad behavior and improve negative image

New York, NY — Carnival Cruise Line has rolled out stricter fleetwide rules for 2025–2026, including banning Bluetooth speakers and enforcing teen curfews, as the company intensifies efforts to reduce disruptive behavior…

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Cape May Prosecutors Probe Alleged Abuse Tied to Woodbine Teacher, Seek Public Tips

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, N.J. — An active investigation into alleged abuse connected to a Woodbine School District employee has expanded in Cape May County, with prosecutors urging the public to come…

Cape May County News·South Jersey News

Myrtle Beach Enforces 9 P.M. Curfew for Unaccompanied Minors in Ocean Boulevard District

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Unaccompanied minors must leave the Ocean Boulevard downtown district by 9 p.m. under an enforced curfew, Myrtle Beach Police said in a renewed public reminder aimed at controlling…

South Carolina News

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Allentown Police Clock Driver at 49 MPH in 25 Zone During Targeted Enforcement on N. 15th Street

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A driver traveling nearly twice the speed limit—49 mph in a 25 mph residential zone—highlighted a targeted enforcement effort that resulted in 21 traffic stops on North 15th Street,…

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Stamford Firefighters Rescue 7 Residents After Stair Collapse Strands Families, 8 Units Condemned

STAMFORD, Conn. — Seven residents were rescued from upper-floor apartments after a stair and deck collapse at a Greenwich Avenue building left them trapped and led officials to condemn eight units, according…

Gas Station Employee Shot During Attempted Robbery at Columbia Shell, Suspect Flees

COLUMBIA, Md. — A gas station employee suffered serious injuries after a gunman opened fire during an attempted robbery at a Shell station in Columbia on April 17, prompting an active investigation…

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Belleville Targets Graffiti in Silver Lake Cleanup Push, Officials Say Effort Aims to Deter Vandalism

BELLEVILLE, N.J. — Fresh graffiti removal across the Silver Lake neighborhood marks an ongoing cleanup effort officials say is designed to deter vandalism and improve community safety. The Belleville Police Department said…

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Toms River House Fire Sparks From Rooftop Solar Panels, Leaves Home Uninhabitable

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An electrical failure in a rooftop solar panel system ignited a house fire that left a Toms River home unsafe to occupy, fire officials said in a final…

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Gunman Fires Shot After Morning Dispute on Grant Avenue in Bronx, Suspect Still at Large

BRONX, N.Y. — A gunman opened fire during a morning argument on Grant Avenue in the Bronx on April 13, leaving a 50-year-old man unharmed but prompting an ongoing NYPD search for…

New York City News

Teen Shot Dead After Park Fight in Queens as NYPD Searches for Gunman

Queens, New York — A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed after a fight broke out on a basketball court at a Queens park Thursday evening, and police are now searching for…

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DC cracks down with teen curfew after Navy Yard takeover chaos

DC slaps curfew on teens as Navy Yard chaos sparks emergency order Washington, DC — A surge in late-night youth gatherings and disorderly incidents has prompted city leaders to reinstate a juvenile…

D.C. News·Police Blotter

World Cup 2026: $80 Shuttle Tickets, $150 Train Fares, $225 Parking Highlight High Cost of Getting to New York New Jersey Stadium Matches

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Fans planning to attend FIFA World Cup 2026 matches at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford are facing steep transportation costs, with official shuttle tickets priced at $80 and…

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