Tens of thousands of illegal files found in South Jersey home

Massive cache of illicit files uncovered in South Jersey home as man charged Woodbury, NJ — A South Jersey man is facing criminal charges after investigators uncovered tens of thousands of illegal…

School staffer accused after secret recordings found by students

Hidden camera in school changing room leads to arrest of staff member Gaithersburg, MD — A school employee is facing serious charges after a hidden camera was discovered recording students inside a…

Jackson Heights man receives 40-year sentence in Queens kidnapping case involving multiple victims

Queens, NY — A Jackson Heights man who kidnapped and assaulted three women, including two minors, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison following a series of crimes that spanned several…

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FBI Seeks Victims in Child Exploitation Case Linked to Former Dutchess County Teacher

Red Hook, New York — Teenage girls were allegedly targeted and coerced into producing child sexual abuse material by a former Dutchess County teacher, prompting the FBI to seek additional victims and…

West Virginia man charged after failing to act in child neglect death

Taylor County case centers on 11-year-old girl found severely malnourished and without care GRAFTON, WV – A 29-year-old man described by prosecutors as an 11-year-old girl’s “psychological brother” is facing a murder…

DNA bombshell cracks 1989 rape case after decades of silence

Cold case cracked as DNA links Beaver County man to 1989 rape Pittsburgh, PA — A decades-old sexual assault case in Allegheny County has led to charges against a 65-year-old Beaver County…

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Wilmington Man Arrested in Dover Shooting That Struck Occupied Home on Cowgill Street

Dover, DE — A 19-year-old man has been arrested months after a late-night shooting that struck an occupied home in Dover, with multiple felony firearm charges now filed in connection to the…

Small town ticket delivers big $4 million shock in Jersey lottery

Jersey lottery player scores $4 million windfall off ticket sold at local dairy Trenton, NJ — A Bergen County lottery player turned a routine ticket purchase into a $4 million payout after…

Toms River man pleads guilty in child abuse material case

Toms River man admits to distributing child abuse material faces prison time Toms River, NJ — A 40-year-old man admitted in court to distributing child sexual abuse material after investigators traced online…

High-Profile Crimes and Deadly Crashes Involving Migrants in New Jersey Draw Political and Public Attention

TRENTON, N.J. — A series of recent high-profile criminal cases involving migrants in New Jersey has intensified debate over immigration policy, law enforcement cooperation, and public safety, with several incidents gaining statewide…

Virginia lawmakers debate bill eliminating mandatory minimum sentences for crimes statewide

House Bill 863 would expand judicial discretion and reshape sentencing policy across Virginia RICHMOND, Va. — A proposal to eliminate mandatory minimum prison sentences for certain crimes is advancing in Virginia, setting…

NJ Republicans blame decades of Democratic control as data shows high taxes, rising costs connected to one-party rule

State GOP points to nation-leading property taxes and affordability strain across New Jersey. Trenton, New Jersey — New Jersey Senate Republicans said Friday that more than two decades of Democratic control of…

Newark delivery driver killed after teen car theft attempt ends in fatal crash

A father of three died after being dragged into a violent crash while trying to stop his car from being stolen, authorities said. NEWARK, NJ – A Newark delivery driver was killed…

New Jersey bagel shop owner indicted over $205K in unpaid sales taxes

State prosecutors allege years-long failure to file returns and remit collected taxes. TRENTON, NJ – A Sussex County business owner who operated a local bagel shop is facing multiple criminal charges after…

Chester County charges CSAM suspect, sentences trafficker to 40–80 years

Two major cases highlight ongoing child exploitation investigations and prosecutions WEST CHESTER, PA – Two separate cases involving child exploitation and trafficking moved forward this week in Chester County, with prosecutors announcing…

Albemarle County babysitter faces 82 felony charges after new grand jury indictments

New charges expand case involving alleged assaults tied to childcare services CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – A Crozet man accused of sexually assaulting victims while offering babysitting services is now facing a total of…

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Perth Amboy police investigating jewelry store robbery on Madison Avenue

Middlesex County authorities say suspects fled before officers arrived, with a multi-agency investigation now underway. Perth Amboy, New Jersey – The Perth Amboy Police Department is continuing its investigation into a jewelry…

NJ Friday morning traffic snarled by crash, sewer break, and widespread delays

Multiple incidents across North and Central New Jersey slow commuters during peak rush hour, with lane closures and bridge congestion impacting key corridors. Newark, New Jersey – A series of crashes, infrastructure…

Newark man sentenced to over 12 years for armed pharmacy robbery in Livingston

A federal judge imposed a lengthy prison term after a gunpoint robbery targeting prescription drugs underscored ongoing concerns about pharmacy-related crimes. Newark, New Jersey – U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer announced that Nariq…

Cambridge foot chase ends with fugitive arrest and loaded gun seizure

CAMBRIDGE, MA – A mid-day investigation in a residential Cambridge neighborhood led to a foot chase across backyards and train tracks Friday, ending with the arrest of a wanted South Boston man…

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