Hill Allies Seek to Regain Power in Toms River, Push Downtown Development Plans

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A new slate of candidates loyal to, and backed by former Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill are hoping their protests against Mayor Dan Rodrick will turn into results in…

Burglary suspects flee police in stolen vehicle

NUTLEY, N.J. — A stolen Land Rover was recovered Saturday morning following a residential burglary and brief police chase, according to the Nutley Police Department. Officers first observed a vehicle without license…

Surveillance camera captures suspect in DC knife attack

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man who allegedly slashed another during a late-night dispute in Northwest is now the subject of a police search, with investigators releasing surveillance images to help track him…

Weapons and stolen wheels land three teens in hot seat

COLUMBIA, Md. — Three 16-year-old males from Columbia have been arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into a series of auto thefts in Howard County, police announced Thursday. The teens face…

D.C. cops bag 15-year-old in shoplifting doubleheader

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 15-year-old boy was arrested Wednesday in connection with two separate thefts that took place in Northwest D.C., one dating back more than a year. According to the Metropolitan…

Former church bookkeeper pleads guilty to stealing nearly $293K from Morris County parishes

MORRISTOWN, N.J. — A former parish bookkeeper admitted in court to stealing nearly $293,000 from two Morris County churches over a six-year period, prosecutors said. Melissa Rivera, 60, of Haskell, pleaded guilty…

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NYPD seeks two suspects in violent robbery spree targeting victims Queens

QUEENS, N.Y. — Police are asking for the public’s help identifying two men wanted in connection with a series of robberies that occurred Saturday evening across multiple locations in Queens within the…

DPW official charged for stealing fuel from county gas depot for private company

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A supervisor in the Atlantic County Department of Public Works has been charged with multiple offenses, including official misconduct, in connection with the unauthorized use of county-owned diesel…

Toms River Council Candidate’s ShopRite Shoplifting Charge Draws Red Flag in Election Campaign

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Most people looking to get into politics hold off on stealing until after they’re elected. In the case of one council candidate, his alleged five-finger past has become…

Armed 14-year-old girl busted in back-to-back DC carjackings

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 14-year-old girl has been arrested and charged in connection with two armed carjackings that occurred earlier this month in the Fourth and Sixth Districts, the Metropolitan Police Department…

Police seek fugitive wanted in string of overnight business burglaries in Northeast Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Authorities are searching for a suspect wanted in connection to a series of commercial burglaries across Northeast Philadelphia’s 2nd and 15th Districts, according to police. The Philadelphia Police Department’s…

Habitual Grave Robber Captured on Camera in Latest Plot Pillage

INTERLACHEN, Fla. — A 61-year-old woman was arrested this week after being caught on camera removing mementos from graves at Etoniah Cemetery in Putnam County, according to authorities. Katherine Taylor was charged…

Stolen Honda recovered after foot chase in Jessup Dorsey Park

HANOVER, Md. — A 2022 Honda motorcycle reported stolen out of Montgomery County was recovered Thursday night in Jessup Dorsey Park, where police arrested a suspect following a brief foot pursuit. At…

Teaneck woman charged with stealing $36K from Bergen County non-profit

TEANECK, N.J. — A Teaneck woman has been charged with theft by deception, forgery, and impersonation after allegedly stealing approximately $36,000 from a Bergen County non-profit organization, officials announced Friday. According to…

Scam texts threaten NJ drivers with license suspension

TRENTON, N.J. — A widespread phishing scam is targeting New Jersey residents with fake text messages claiming they owe traffic ticket fines, according to a warning issued by the state’s Administrative Office…

Pennsylvania attorney took $300K from estate of dead woman, family says

MURRYSVILLE, Pa. – A Murrysville man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly misappropriating over $300,000 from a local woman’s estate while serving as her attorney and executor, the Westmoreland County Detective…

New York man charged in Newark burglary after break-in on South Chapel Street

NEWARK, Del. – A Long Island man was arrested Saturday evening after allegedly breaking into a residence on South Chapel Street, according to the Newark Police Department. Officers responded around 6:15 p.m.…

Murphy joins New Jersey State Police to open port security detachment in Elizabeth

ELIZABETH, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday joined the New Jersey State Police to mark the opening of a new Port Security Section detachment in Elizabeth, expanding the state’s efforts to…

New Jersey woman accused of faking illness in $560K medical fraud

EAST HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A 30-year-old New Jersey woman has been charged after allegedly using a false identity and fake medical records to receive over $560,000 in hospital services for a…

Mansion of Beanie Babies Billionaire Scene of Violent Attack, Police Barricade

MONTECITO, Calif. — A Nevada man was arrested Wednesday after violently assaulting a woman and barricading himself inside the Montecito residence of Ty Warner, the reclusive billionaire CEO of Beanie Babies, authorities…

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