National Night Out returns to Jackson Township in August

The Jackson Township Police Department will be holding its annual “National Night Out” America’s Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, August 3rd 2021 from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at the Jackson…

New Jersey News·Ocean County News

He tried to rob two women, but went to jail with a black eye instead, police say

NEWARK, DE – On June 20, 2021, at about 0822 hours, Newark Police were dispatched to the 100 block of East Main Street for a report of an attempted robbery. Responding officers…

Delaware News·Police Blotter

Long Branch Police Disperse Juneteenth weekend crowds after fights, disorderly behavior

LONG BRANCH, NJ – Police in Long Branch responded to a post-Juneteenth beach party in the area of Pier Village after reports of fights and vandalism had local residents, tourists and businesses…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Phil Murphy kicks off re-election campaign with key union endorsements

NEWARK — Building on momentum from his primary victory, Governor Phil Murphy has earned endorsements from six labor unions, representing thousands of frontline heroes, including health care workers, food service workers, construction…

New Jersey News·Politics

Phil Murphy to name building after Health Commissioner who sent COVID patients into nursing homes

TRENTON, NJ – If New York Governor Andrew Cuomo can receive an Emmy Award, then it’s only reasonable that Judith Persichilli, the New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner who signed a death…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Philadelphia Man Convicted After Trial for Unlawful Possession of Firearm

PHILADELPHIA – Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Stacy Gallman, 31, of Philadelphia, PA, was convicted today at trial for being a felon in possession of a firearm. In…

Coast Guard rescues four from sinking boat off coast near Wachapreague Inlet

WACHAPREAGUE, V.A. — The Coast Guard dewatered and towed a vessel with four people aboard that was taking on water, 32 miles east of Wachapreague Inlet on Thursday. Watchstanders at Coast Guard…

Police Blotter·Virginia News

Denver has two new Hungry Howie’s Pizza joints

Hungry Howie’s Pizza, the originator of Flavored Crust pizza, has announced the opening day of its two newest locations in Denver, CO on Wednesday, June 16th. The stores are now open in…

Food & Dining

Final Defendant Sentenced in Anderson County Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

TYLER, Texas – The final defendant has been sentenced to federal prison in a drug trafficking conspiracy in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei today. Amber…

Costa Rican National Extradited to Eastern District of Texas and Sentenced for Conspiracy to Import Cocaine into the United States

PLANO, Texas – A Costa Rican man was sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei today. Felipe Espinoza-Cruz,…

Jury finds one former St. Louis officer guilty on civil rights violation charge

ST. LOUIS – A jury found Dustin Boone, 37, of St. Louis, Missouri guilty on one count of aiding and abetting the deprivation of civil rights under color of law of undercover police officer Luther Hall.…

Tulsa Man Sentenced for Abusive Sexual Contact with a Minor

A Tulsa man was sentenced today in federal court for sexually abusing a minor, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. U.S. District Judge Claire V. Eagan sentenced Oscar Manuel Cabrera-Westerheidy, 37, of…

25 Indicted for Drug Trafficking in Western PA and Beyond

PITTSBURGH – Twenty-five individuals have been named in two separate, but related, Indictments for trafficking multiple drugs, including heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and cocaine base, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman…

Woman, two children injured in Stafford crash

MANAHAWKIN, NJ – On Thursday, June 17th at 3:37 PM a motor vehicle collision occurred on Route 539 near Cervetto Road. The crash involved a 1998 Volkswagen convertible operated by Fiona Kaufman,…

New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Police Blotter

Loving Guard Dog Kicked Out By Owner Stares at Gate for Days before Being Rescued

A rescue received a call about an abandoned dog. The owner of the dog wanted a guard dog, and the dog loved everyone. The man did not want a dog that was…

Pets and Animals

Colorado Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Hate Crime After Unprovoked Stabbing of Black Man

EUGENE, Ore.—A Colorado man pleaded guilty today to a federal hate crime for stabbing a Black man from Ontario, Oregon while the man was sitting in a fast-food restaurant. Nolan Levi Strauss,…

Two Men Sentenced to Prison for Federal Gun Crimes

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Two men were sentenced to prison today for federal gun crimes. Jonathan Fields, 38, of Fayette County was sentenced to 78 months in prison for being a felon in…

The Portland Rapid Response “Riot Team” Just Quit After Member Indicted

PORTLAND, OR – The Portland Police Department’s Rapid Response team has just resigned. All of them. The move comes after one officer has been indicted over an alleged assault. On June 16,…

Police Blotter

Sporting Goods Company Changes Policy Following ADA Allegation

KANSAS CITY, KAN.– Scheels All Sports Inc., located in Overland Park, Kansas, agreed to create a new policy as part of a settlement following allegations the company violated the Americans with Disabilities…

Judge sentences Las Vegas man for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine

ST. LOUIS – United States District Judge Ronnie L. White sentenced Gregory Simms to 60 months in prison today. The 33-year-old Las Vegas, Nevada resident previously pleaded guilty in March to possession…

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