ICE arrests 196 criminal illegal immigrants in Nashville-area enforcement sweep

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of 196 individuals during a weeklong targeted operation focused on criminal illegal immigrants in the greater Nashville area. The operation,…

Officer rescues ducklings trapped in storm drain in Monroe Township

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Several ducklings were safely rescued from a storm drain this week thanks to quick action by a local police officer, according to the Monroe Township Police Department. The…

Afghani national convicted of assault arrested by ICE in Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a 27-year-old Afghani national convicted of assault earlier this year in Maryland, according to a statement released by the agency. Javid Ahmadi was…

Trump endorses Ciattarelli in New Jersey GOP primary, here’s why

TRENTON, N.J. — President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey’s Republican gubernatorial primary has drawn swift backlash from some conservative grassroots supporters who had rallied around hardline candidate and…

DNA helps prosecutors convict Brooklyn man for murder of woman in Queens

QUEENS, N.Y. — A Brooklyn man has been indicted for murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 55-year-old woman in her Flushing apartment in 2022, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz…

Baltimore County Cop Shoots Perp Armed with Knife

ESSEX, Md. — Baltimore County homicide detectives are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday night in the 1000 block of Pine Road, according to police. At approximately 9:30 p.m. on May…

NJ Dems Advance Bill to Release More Violent Offenders

TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Assembly Regulated Professions Committee has adopted an Assembly Committee Substitute for Assembly Bill No. 375, establishing a three-year pilot program that would implement electronic monitoring of…

Murphy, NJ Transit CEO Announce Contingency Plans Amid Rail Strike

MATAWAN, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy and NJ Transit President & CEO Kris Kolluri on Friday addressed the impact of the ongoing rail strike, confirming that all NJ Transit rail service is…

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for 14 New Jersey through 5 p.m.

TRENTON, N.J. — The National Weather Service has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch 260 for much of New Jersey, effective until 5 p.m. Friday, as unstable conditions heighten the risk for strong storms…

Mexican national sentenced for immigration fraud after child molestation conviction

RALEIGH, N.C. — A Mexican citizen previously convicted of child molestation has been sentenced to seven months in federal prison for immigration fraud, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced Thursday. Marcelo Soto-Luna,…

Selbyville man arrested after assault and forced bank entry in Millville

MILLVILLE, Del. — Delaware State Police arrested 30-year-old Alejandro Rivera of Selbyville on Wednesday after he allegedly forced his way into a locked bank, resisted arrest, and injured multiple officers in the…

Meet New Jersey’s Five Snobbiest Towns

New Jersey is a state of contrasts, from bustling cities to quiet suburbs and shore towns that draw summer crowds. Yet, hidden within the Garden State are towns where wealth, education, and…

Baraka campaign paid brother’s firm over $500K this year, records show

NEWARK, NJ — Gubernatorial candidate and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka’s campaign has directed more than $500,000 to a consulting firm owned by his brother in 2025 alone, according to recent campaign finance…

Kranjac pitches New Jersey MAGA voters as Spadea campaign implodes over Trump endorsement

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — North Jersey’s self-proclaimed “Trumpy Mayor,” Mario Kranjac, is positioning himself as the alternative for MAGA-aligned conservatives after President Donald Trump endorsed Jack Ciattarelli in the New Jersey gubernatorial…

New Jersey couple imprisoned teen girls for years, locked in dog crate

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A man and woman have been charged in Gloucester Township after an 18-year-old woman told authorities she had been confined and abused in their home for years, according…

Heroin-wielding predator convicted of trafficking women in Delaware

WILMINGTON, Del. — A Sussex County man was convicted Tuesday on multiple counts of sex trafficking and forced labor following a week-long federal trial in Delaware, officials announced. Clifton H. Gibbs, 68,…

Fast food, faster getaway: bandit pulls gun at Delaware Hardees drive-thru

LAUREL, DE — Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place Monday afternoon at a Hardee’s fast-food restaurant in Laurel. Troopers responded at approximately 3:01 p.m. on May 12…

New Jersey school lesson plan leaves first graders questioning gender roles, societal norms

TRENTON, N.J. — A state-endorsed first-grade lesson plan that teaches 6- and 7-year-old children in New Jersey about gender identity and gender-role stereotypes is drawing sharp criticism from parents and education advocates,…

New Jersey man had intimate relationships with dogs, traded bestiality content online

MAPLE SHADE, N.J. — A Maple Shade man has been arrested and charged with multiple crimes involving child sexual abuse material and animal cruelty, Burlington County authorities announced. Hunter Roy, 26, was…

Delaware man with revoked license charged in DUI No. 5

MAGNOLIA, DE — A 63-year-old man from Magnolia is behind bars after being arrested for his fifth DUI offense, according to the Delaware State Police. Edward Soja was taken into custody on…

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