Masked car thief busted after daring Cranford getaway

Two Newark men charged after attempted BMW theft in Cranford, police say CRANFORD, NJ — Two Essex County men have been charged in connection with an attempted vehicle theft in Cranford earlier…

Hempstead man accused of stealing $82K in tires from Bay Shore Pep Boys

Employee allegedly created fake orders to remove inventory over three-month span Suffolk County, NY – A Hempstead man has been indicted on grand larceny charges after prosecutors say he orchestrated a months-long…

ID thief swipes $70K then gets tracked across states and busted by detective

Detective cracks $70K fraud case leading to out-of-state arrest OAKLAND, N.J. — A suspected identity thief who allegedly stole $70,000 from a local resident was tracked across state lines and arrested after…

Teen assaulted, robbed aboard F train near Queens station, NYPD says

Queens, NY – An 18-year-old man was punched repeatedly and robbed aboard a northbound F train Tuesday night as it approached a busy Queens subway station, according to the NYPD. The suspects…

Sidewalk bump turns violent as DC man stabbed and robbed

Man stabbed after sidewalk clash in DC as suspect snatches phone and flees WASHINGTON, D.C. — A simple bump on a Northwest sidewalk turned violent when a man was stabbed and robbed…

Fake federal agent scam busted after $63K cash sting in New Jersey

Scam suspect posing as federal agent caught returning for more cash HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A brazen scam involving a man posing as a federal agent unraveled after police set up a…

Woman accused of using fake identities to steal $86K from bank accounts

Fake ID scheme drains nearly $87K from multiple victims prosecutors say TRENTON, N.J. — A Hudson County woman has been indicted after authorities say she used fake identities to access bank accounts…

New York man charged after $6K stolen from elderly woman

Bronx man charged after $6K check fraud targeting elderly Delaware woman MILFORD, Del. — A New York man has been arrested in connection with a fraud scheme that drained $6,000 from a…

Newark police search for suspect accused of stealing license plate on Grove Street

Newark, NJ – Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect accused of removing a license plate from a parked vehicle in Newark earlier this month, an incident captured on…

Warrant arrests and drug charges highlight Wall Township police week

Multiple arrests reported in Wall Township during week of March 9 WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A series of arrests ranging from drug offenses and theft to DWI and road rage were reported…

Car break-ins on the rise in Schenectady police warn residents

Schenectady police warn residents after spike in car break-ins across city SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — A recent increase in thefts from motor vehicles has prompted police in Schenectady to warn residents to take…

Atlantic City man charged in Brant Beach home break in

DNA evidence leads to burglary charges against Atlantic City man LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, NJ — A burglary investigation in the Brant Beach section of Long Beach Township has resulted in charges against…

NJ prison range boss accused of selling state ammo for $400K

Ex-NJ corrections lieutenant accused of stealing ammo and pocketing $400K TRENTON, NJ — A former New Jersey Department of Corrections lieutenant who oversaw state gun ranges has been indicted on 24 criminal…

Stafford resident shocked by tax form from job they never had

Identity theft suspected after victim receives Uber tax form in Stafford STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — A Stafford County resident reported suspected identity theft after receiving a tax document indicating employment with a…

Cumberland woman busted after refusing to return rental car

Cumberland woman arrested after rental vehicle reported stolen CUMBERLAND, MD — A Cumberland woman has been arrested after police say she failed to return a rented vehicle that had been loaned to…

Walmart thief wheels out computers to waiting U-Haul truck

Man steals four computers from Walmart using fire exit and waiting U-Haul, police say Bethlehem Township, Pa. — Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of stealing multiple…

Florida Woman Confesses to Killing Roommate, Stealing His Truck After Argument

Authorities say the suspect admitted to stabbing the victim before fleeing the scene in his pickup truck. Punta Gorda, FL – A Florida woman has been arrested after authorities say she confessed…

New Jersey’s Most Wanted: Five Fugitives the FBI Says Are Still on the Run

Federal authorities say several men with ties to New Jersey remain fugitives years—and in some cases decades—after allegedly committing violent crimes. The FBI’s Newark Field Office continues to seek information on suspects…

Caregiver busted after allegedly pawning victim’s jewelry stash

Caregiver accused of stealing more than $23K from elderly man in Pennsylvania NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. — A woman hired to help care for an elderly man is accused of stealing more than…

Howell Consumer Bowl: Marlboro High School Wins Monmouth County Title for Fifth Straight Year

Students from Marlboro High School will advance to the Central Regional competition after winning the countywide consumer knowledge contest. Howell, NJ — Marlboro High School students captured the 2026 Monmouth County Consumer…

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