Thief swipes elderly woman’s purse in daylight Brooklyn heist

BROOKLYN, NY – An 85-year-old woman had her purse snatched in broad daylight Friday afternoon after setting it down on a counter inside a business on Schenectady Avenue, police said. The theft…

Four indicted in multistate travel insurance fraud scheme uncovered by New Jersey investigators

Trenton, NJ – Four individuals from New Jersey and New York have been indicted for allegedly orchestrating a fraudulent travel insurance scheme that involved fake trips, fabricated medical emergencies, and falsified records,…

Thieves swipe $3,000 in designer sunglasses from Queens store, police say

QUEENS, N.Y. – Police are searching for two suspects who stole thousands of dollars worth of sunglasses during a daytime theft at a Queens retail store earlier this month. According to the…

Couple arrested after dead brother-in-law found in home

Couple arrested after dead brother-in-law found in home Canton Township, PA A Pennsylvania woman, Debbie Bebout, is expected to plead guilty to felony theft for allegedly cashing her deceased brother-in-law's Social Security…

Dangerous wanted suspect in stolen vehicle chase crashes; captured by police

BENSALEM, PA – A man accused of leading police on a daylong string of crashes and pursuits across multiple jurisdictions was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon after colliding with another vehicle in…

Brooklyn ends year with record-low murders and shootings in borough history

BROOKLYN, NY – Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced Wednesday that 2025 marked the safest year in the borough’s history, with record-setting declines in murders, shootings, and shooting victims — capping a…

Fifteen-year-old charged in Westfield attempted burglary linked to stolen BMW

WESTFIELD, NJ – A 15-year-old Newark male has been charged in connection with an attempted burglary at a Westfield residence on Christmas morning, authorities announced Monday. According to Westfield Police Chief Christopher…

Toms River’s Crime Ridden Downtown Homeless Hotel is Gone, But County Officials Want a Replacement

Toms River, NJ – The now vacant site once occupied by one of Ocean County’s most notorious motels stands as a reminder of how aggressive municipal action can end years of crime…

Hundreds of 911 Calls Reported at Piscataway Hotels Housing the Homeless, Prostitutes, and Meth Labs

Piscataway, NJ – Piscataway officials are moving to crack down on two local motels after a sharp rise in police, fire, and emergency calls tied to crime, drugs, and prostitution, according to…

Police investigate attempted home burglary on Central Avenue in Cranford

Cranford, NJ – Authorities are investigating an attempted residential burglary that occurred early Friday morning on Central Avenue, where suspects tried but failed to gain entry to a home before fleeing the…

$400,000 Lobster Shipment Hijacked En Route to Costco

ILLINOIS — Federal investigators are probing the theft of a $400,000 shipment of live lobsters bound for Costco locations in Illinois and Minnesota after the cargo disappeared before delivery, according to Rexing…

Long Island man sentenced after running Home Depot black market

Baldwin man sentenced for running multi-county Home Depot theft ring Mineola, NY — A Baldwin man was sentenced Monday to up to four years in prison after pleading guilty to directing a…

ICE Says Merry Christmas to America with Arrests of More Violent Criminal Illegal Aliens

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrests of several convicted violent offenders living in the country illegally, describing the operation as a year-end effort to protect American…

Police Seek Suspects in Brazen Robbery of Truck and Dirtbikes in Whiting

WHITING, N.J. – A fast-moving overnight theft in Whiting left one local man without two dirt bikes after three suspects broke into his garage early Sunday morning, taking off in his truck…

Senior citizen sets trap and catches thief in retirement home

Maintenance worker arrested for stealing from elderly resident at Delaware senior living facility Greenville, DE — A maintenance employee at a senior living community in Greenville has been arrested after he was…

Up to 15 juveniles mob victim for Jordans and Carhartt in DC robbery

Group of juveniles wanted after late-night robbery in Northeast DC Washington, DC — A swarm of up to 15 juveniles is being sought by police after a late-night robbery on Thursday in…

Walmart thief flees on city bus after Bethlehem heist

Man wanted for Walmart theft caught on camera before fleeing on LANTA bus BETHLEHEM TWP, PA – A retail theft suspect is on the run after allegedly stealing multiple items from a…

Shoplifter caught with wire cutters outside Kohl’s

Woodbridge man arrested after shoplifting attempt at Stafford Kohl’s Stafford, VA – A 56-year-old man from Woodbridge was taken into custody Tuesday evening after allegedly shoplifting clothing from a Kohl’s store and…

Holiday crime wave hits Westfield as thief nabs car from driveway

Car stolen from Westfield driveway after overnight home break-in Westfield, NJ – A quiet neighborhood in Westfield was shaken early Wednesday morning when a vehicle was stolen from a driveway following a…

Governor Murphy Pardons More Murderers, Drug Dealers, and Violent Criminals in Final Days in Office

TRENTON, N.J. – Marking one year since launching his clemency initiative, Governor Phil Murphy announced Wednesday that he has now granted more than 300 acts of clemency, including pardons and commutations, as…

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