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Police investigate two groping incidents on G train in Brooklyn

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Police are investigating two separate incidents that occurred within 35 minutes on the G train in Brooklyn on Saturday, May 31, involving a man who allegedly approached and attempted…

Woman groped at Elmhurst Avenue subway station as suspect flees on foot

QUEENS, N.Y. — A 22-year-old woman was sexually assaulted while walking through the Elmhurst Avenue subway station on Friday evening, according to police. The incident occurred at approximately 7:10 p.m. in the…

Victim fights off attacker in DC home invasion

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a violent break-in and attempted sexual assault at a Northwest Washington home earlier this week, D.C. police announced Wednesday.…

Eleven victims file lawsuits over alleged abuse at New Jersey Youth Detention Center

CAMDEN, N.J. — Eleven survivors who say they were sexually abused as children while confined at the Camden County Youth Detention Center have filed lawsuits against Camden County, alleging the county failed…

JCP&L Suspends Summer Shut-Offs as New Jersey Electricity Rates Increase 20%

HOLMDEL, N.J. — A failed state energy plan has resulted in electricity rate increases as high as 20% in New Jersey, thanks to Governor Phil Murphy’s failed clean energy agenda, but one…

Trump administration steps in as Cranbury farm faces eminent domain so town can build affordable housing

CRANBURY, N.J. — The Trump administration is stepping into a local eminent domain battle in Middlesex County, where a New Jersey farmer is fighting to preserve his 175-year-old family farm from being…

Two players walk away with six-figure prizes after lottery win in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. — Two Jersey Cash 5 players — one from Middlesex County and another who used the Jackpocket app — will each collect $408,109 after splitting Saturday’s $816,218 jackpot, according to…

Delaware announces winners of 39th annual youth fishing tournament

DOVER, DE — The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) announced the winners of the 39th Annual Delaware Youth Fishing Tournament held Saturday, as over 150 young anglers braved rainy…

Thirty charged in New Jersey bloods gang bust

NEWARK, N.J. — Federal authorities have charged 30 individuals in connection with a major drug trafficking organization that operated in and around the Kretchmer Homes public housing complex in Newark, U.S. Attorney…

Greenburgh firefighter convicted in domestic assault of former partner

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — A Greenburgh firefighter was convicted Wednesday on two counts of third-degree assault for attacking his then-girlfriend during a domestic dispute inside their shared Dobbs Ferry apartment, the Westchester…

Two charged for mutilated monkey genitals in disturbing animal cruelty video

OHIO / NORTH CAROLINA — A federal grand jury has indicted two individuals for their alleged roles in online groups that created and distributed videos depicting extreme violence and sexual abuse against…

Locker room horror at Maryland high school sparks charges for 5 teens

FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. – Five students from Brunswick High School are facing criminal charges following two separate incidents in which classmates were allegedly assaulted inside the school’s locker room, according to the…

New Jersey teacher arrested for sending teen explicit images after meeting in online game

WEST NEW YORK, N.J. — A middle school teacher in West New York has been arrested and charged with multiple sex crimes involving a juvenile following an investigation by the Hudson County…

Union County player hits $5M top prize on lottery ticket

TRENTON, NJ — Three New Jersey Lottery players claimed scratch-off prizes of at least $1 million last week, including one Union County resident who won the top prize in the state’s highest-paying…

New Jersey wants to control when your school district can schedule spring break under proposed bill

TRENTON, N.J. — A bill requiring the state’s top education official to annually recommend spring break dates for New Jersey school districts has been approved by the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill…

Monday Morning Commute: Wet Roads, Rain, and Delays Kick Off New Jersey Work Week

UNION, N.J. — Morning traffic across New Jersey saw multiple incidents and delays Monday, including crashes and lane closures affecting major highways and commuter routes, according to the state’s 511 traffic system.…

24 arrested in major drug bust spanning eight cities across North Jersey

LINDEN, N.J. — A long-term narcotics investigation led by the Union County Prosecutor’s Office and Linden Police culminated in the arrest of 24 individuals and the seizure of large quantities of drugs,…

Catholic church honors more than 200 couples during Wedding Anniversary Mass in Newark

NEWARK, N.J. — More than 200 couples celebrating 50, 25, and five years of marriage were recognized during a special Wedding Anniversary Mass held June 1 at the Cathedral Basilica of the…

South River police and students join annual Torch Run for Special Olympics New Jersey

SOUTH RIVER, N.J. — Officers from the South River Police Department, joined by local school students, participated Friday in the 42nd annual Law Enforcement Torch Run to raise funds and awareness for…

Fatal Crash in Milton Under Investigation by Delaware State Police

MILTON, DE — Delaware State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of a 74-year-old woman from Ellendale. The incident occurred at approximately 4:32 p.m. on Friday when…

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