Pair of metal handcuffs linked by a chain on a blue reflective surface.

Shoplifting suspect pepper sprays Dollar Tree workers after returning for dropped cellphone

Delaware police say woman hid merchandise under children before chaotic store confrontation turned violent WILMINGTON, Del. — A Delaware woman accused of hiding stolen merchandise beneath children in a stroller and wagon…

Brooklyn caregiver accused of using dead patient’s name in oxycodone prescription scheme

Prosecutors say assisted living medication supervisor forged prescriptions and stole powerful narcotics from residents MINEOLA, N.Y. — A Brooklyn woman working as a medication supervisor at a Long Island assisted living facility…

Church finance boss admits stealing more than $1.2 million to bankroll luxury lifestyle

Prosecutors say former New Jersey church official used stolen funds for Cadillac SUV, Yankees tickets and fishing trips TRENTON, N.J. — A former New Jersey church finance official admitted stealing more than…

Gym locker thief swipes car keys and wallets in Stafford Marketplace crime spree

Planet Fitness members return from workout to discover thieves cleaned out their lockers STAFFORD, Va. — A morning workout at Planet Fitness ended in frustration for multiple gym-goers after thieves allegedly stole…

Colombian Migrant Accused of Burglary Spree Held Captured in North Jersey, ICE Files Detainer

ALPINE, N.J. — A 21-year-old Colombian migrant accused of burglary, theft, and resisting arrest is now being held without bail in New Jersey while federal immigration authorities also keep a detainer lodged…

Country club office manager accused of stealing more than $300K in massive cash scheme

Pennsylvania office manager charged after alleged country club money grab APOLLO, Pa. — A former Pennsylvania country club office manager is accused of stealing more than $300,000 over several years while secretly…

Man Accused of Smashing Into Ocean County Convenience Store Arrested Sleeping in Car in Cherry Hill

Manchester Township, N.J. — A man accused of smashing through the front window of a Whiting convenience store during a burglary was arrested days later after Manchester Township detectives tracked him to…

Hotel cash grab in DC ends with arrest after suspect spotted on patrol

Surveillance footage helps officers solve hotel lobby robbery WASHINGTON, DC — A man accused of reaching into a hotel cash register and struggling with an employee before fleeing with stolen money has…

Lakewood man arrested in serial synagogue burglary investigation

Serial synagogue burglary suspect arrested after overnight theft spree rattled Lakewood LAKEWOOD, NJ — A months-long investigation into a string of synagogue burglaries across Lakewood has ended with the arrest of a…

Manchester Township Police Seek Man Accused of Stealing Kratom Extract Products From Route 530 Store

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Surveillance footage captured a man accused of burglarizing a Manchester Township convenience store Friday evening and stealing Opia Kratom products, according to the Manchester Township Police Department. Investigators…

Howard County Police Arrest Ellicott City Man After Indecent Exposure Report at Park

ELLICOTT CITY, Md. — Howard County police arrested a 19-year-old Ellicott City man after a woman reported that he exposed himself to her Thursday morning at a park on Font Hill Drive.…

New Jersey Could Require Businesses to Warn Customers About Facial Recognition Scanning Tech

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation that would require businesses to notify customers when facial recognition or other biometric surveillance technology is being used inside stores, entertainment venues, and…

Gas station robbery spirals into violent street brawl in Boston, teen girls arrested

Juvenile girls accused of brutal wallet theft outside Boston gas station EAST BOSTON, MA — Two teenage girls were arrested after police said a wallet theft outside an East Boston gas station…

Two Philadelphia Transit Policeman are seen by a Philadelphia Fire Department Emergency Medical Services ambulance on a city street

Stolen Utility Truck Crashes Into Cars, School Yard After Attempted Carjacking in Southwest Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A stolen utility truck barreled through Southwest Philadelphia streets, smashed into multiple vehicles and ended up inside an elementary school yard after police say a Georgia man attempted a…

Former DCF employee admits taking cash while posing as caseworker

Ex DCF worker admits taking cash in scheme tied to confidential child welfare cases Trenton, NJ – A former New Jersey Department of Children and Families employee admitted to posing as a…

Youth sports club treasurer accused of stealing $242K in long running scheme

Woman charged after funds vanish from community sports club Pasadena, MD – A volunteer treasurer for a youth athletic organization is now facing felony charges after investigators say she carried out a…

Crime in Brick: Here’s What’s Happening and Where

Top 5 Crimes Driving Arrests in Brick Township: A Closer Look at Where and Why It’s Happening A closer review of Brick Township arrest records from early February through early March shows…

Apex Man Accused of Stealing Motorcycle Faces New Charges After False Ambulance Call, Deputies Say

Apex, NC — A 23-year-old man accused of stealing a motorcycle in coastal North Carolina now faces a second wave of charges after deputies say he resisted arrest, gave false information, and…

Man Accused of Using Stolen Identity to Buy Camaro Arrested at Smithfield Dealership

Smithfield, NC — A suspected identity thief was arrested after allegedly trying to finance a Chevrolet Camaro using a stolen identity at a Johnston County dealership, with employees stopping the deal before…

Ex-Employee Accused of Vandalizing 29 Amazon Vans, Dumping Evidence in Florida River

Lee County, FL — Nearly 30 Amazon delivery vehicles were left disabled overnight after a vandal targeted tires and vehicle bodies at a logistics facility, leading to the arrest of a 22-year-old…

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