Three Fugitives Wanted in Newark Lottery Scam Incident

NEWARK, N.J. — The Newark Department of Public Safety is seeking the public’s help in identifying three male suspects involved in a lottery scam that took place on Wednesday afternoon. The incident…

Former Stony Brook Attorney Sentenced To One And One-Third To Four Years In Prison For Stealing More Than $800K From Clients

Suffolk County, N.Y. – Douglas Valente, 57, the former principal attorney at the Valente Law Group based in Stony Brook, was sentenced today to one and one-third to four years in prison…

New Jersey Teen Swatter Also Implicated in Florida Swatting Incidents

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A juvenile suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with multiple “swatting” incidents in Monroe Township and other jurisdictions, according to the Monroe Township Police Department. The…

Maryland UPS Worker Stole Packages, Sold Them At Pawn Shops

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A former UPS employee has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of theft after allegedly stealing items from packages she handled and selling them at local pawn shops.…

Mount Pleasant Township Woman Charged with Stealing $100,000 in Lottery Tickets from Employer

SOUTH GREENSBURG, Pa. — A Mount Pleasant Township woman has been charged with theft and receiving stolen property after Westmoreland County Detectives accused her of stealing approximately $100,000 worth of instant lottery…

Contractror Arrested for Home Improvement Fraud in Delaware

GEORGETOWN, Del. — Delaware State Police have arrested Jeremy Bowen, 45, of Houston, Delaware, on charges of home improvement fraud following a series of investigations into his business practices. Detectives from Troop…

Evesham Police Arrest Suspect in String of 7-Eleven Robberies

EVESHAM, N.J. — The Evesham Police Department has arrested Bobbyjean Orak, 29, of Hamilton, N.J., in connection with a series of robberies and an attempted robbery at local 7-Eleven stores. Orak was…

Brooklyn Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Striking NYPD Officer with Stolen Car

QUEENS, N.Y. — Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Keyah Richardson, 19, of Brooklyn, has been arraigned on multiple charges, including first-degree attempted murder, after allegedly ramming a stolen car…

Strong-Arm Robbery at Hanover Cigar Shop Under Investigation

HANOVER, Md. — Authorities are investigating a strong-arm robbery that occurred at a Hanover business on Sunday afternoon, where four male suspects assaulted an employee and stole items from the store. The…

High-Speed Chase in Camden County Ends in Crash, Injuring Two Children; Suspect Arrested

GLOUCESTER CITY, N.J. — A high-speed police chase through Camden County ended in a serious crash Saturday night, leaving three people injured, including two young children, and resulting in the arrest of…

NYPD Seeks Public’s Help in Identifying Suspect in Construction Site Burglaries

BRONX, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a series of burglaries at a construction site located near West 225th…

Rodrick Skips Birthday Bash for Buckelew, Norcross Insurance Firm’s Political Power Broker

TOMS RIVER, NJ—Political insiders in New Jersey celebrated the 95th birthday party of Toms River power broker Joseph Buckelew, who was attended by his business partner George Norcross. Buckalew, a longtime former…

Two New York Women Plead Guilty in Nationwide Credit Union Fraud Scheme

ALBANY, NEW YORK — Two New York City women have pleaded guilty to their roles in a bank fraud conspiracy that targeted credit unions across the United States, U.S. Attorney Carla B.…

Monmouth County Squatter Charged for Claiming False Ownership of Homes

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A 39-year-old man from Neptune Township is facing numerous criminal charges for allegedly falsely claiming ownership of two vacant homes where he was found residing in recent months, according…

Philadelphia Police Say Car from Jersey Stole License Plates from City Cop Car

PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying three individuals suspected of stealing a license plate from a marked police vehicle early Friday morning. The incident occurred…

Juvenile Arrested in Connection with Armed Robbery in North Jersey

RIVER EDGE, N.J. — A 16-year-old male from Bergen County has been arrested on charges of armed robbery, weapons offenses, and theft, according to an announcement by Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella.…

Stolen Vehicle Leads to Drug Arrests in Glen Burnie

GLEN BURNIE, Md., Aug. 16, 2024 — Two individuals were arrested on August 15, 2024, after officers in Glen Burnie recovered a stolen vehicle and discovered illegal drugs inside. The incident occurred…

Maplewood Police Report Multiple Arrests and Incidents Over Five-Day Period

MAPLEWOOD, N.J., Aug. 16, 2024 — The Maplewood Police Department reported a series of arrests and incidents that occurred between August 8 and August 13, 2024, including a DUI arrest, motor vehicle…

Stafford County Police Blotter: Here’s What’s Happening

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va., Aug. 16, 2024 — The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office released details of several incidents that occurred on August 15, 2024, including an assault at a local school, a hit-and-run…

Philadelphia Judge Convicts Man in East Germantown Home Invasion Robbery

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, together with the Prolific Gun Offenders Unit (PGOU), announced the conviction of Marquise Alexander for his involvement in a 2023 home invasion and armed…

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