New Orleans Man Sentenced for Weapon and Drug Violations

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that on November 8, 2023, JUSTIN MORGAN, age 26, a resident of Orleans Parish, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Lance…

Philadelphia Implements Camera-Based Enforcement for Transit Lane Violations

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Mayor Jim Kenney officially enacted Bill No. 230489, titled “Camera-Based Enforcement System For Parking, Stopping, and Standing Violations That Interfere With Mass Transit,” on November 9. The bill-signing ceremony…

Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Three Bank Robberies, Shooting at Jefferson County Deputies

ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Catherine D. Perry on Thursday sentenced a man who committed three bank robberies and then shot at Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies before forcing his way into…

Drive-Up Food Distribution Event in Newark on Wednesday

NEWARK, NJ — Director Fritz G. Fragé of Newark Public Safety has announced street closures for the upcoming Drive Up and Go Food Distribution event scheduled for Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Dayton…

Teen Shot and Killed in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – A teenage boy was found fatally injured on Orleans Street late Monday night, leading to a homicide investigation by the Northeast District police. Responding to a reported traffic incident,…

Phone Poll Show Rodrick Leads Giovine 70-28% in Toms River Mayoral Race

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A telephone poll targeting registered voters across all spectrums in Toms River shows Republican Dan Rodrick leading his Democrat opponent Ben Giovine with 70.3% support. The poll, similar…

22 Pill Presses, 257 Pill Press Parts; Fentanyl, and Xylazine: Cincinnati CBP Targets Deadly Imports

CINCINNATI – In July, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Port of Cincinnati participated in Operation Artemis, part of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) analytics and intelligence-based enforcement efforts…

Givione Supports Plan That Calls for 20 More 12-Story High Rises in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A project to build two twin towers along Water Street and the Toms River has been approved as a centerpiece of a larger downtown redevelopment plan. That plan,…

Newark Announces Street Closures for Drive-Up Food Distribution

NEWARK, NJ — Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé announced street closures scheduled for Wednesday, November 1, 2023, to facilitate the City of Newark’s Drive Up and Go Food Distribution event.…

Jersey City to Crack Down on Repeat Offenders of Illegal Parking

JERSEY CITY, NJ – Mayor Steven M. Fulop and the Department of Public Safety announced enhanced parking enforcement measures targeting drivers who have accumulated $300 or more in unpaid fines. The initiative…

DHS Doubles Down CBP Efforts to Continue to Combat Fentanyl and Synthetic Drugs

SAN DIEGO – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), today released an updated, comprehensive approach within its mission set to continue to fight the national…

Border Patrol agents halt couple’s attempt to smuggle $1.1 million in fentanyl across state lines

DESERT CENTER, Calif. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents, arrested a couple transporting fentanyl from California to Arizona Monday morning. Border Patrol agents seized 60 packages of fentanyl that were hidden…

Dan Rodrick Vows to Continue Fight Against Overdevelopment and High Taxes

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Dan Rodrick, a political candidate for mayor in Toms River, declared his commitment to halting overdevelopment and reining in property taxes in an open letter to the community.…

A New Vision Of Downtown Toms River Emerges That Doesn’t Include Hi-Rise Apartments

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Mayoral hopeful Dan Roderick laid bare his vision for Downtown Toms River, distancing himself from the current administration’s plan for high-rise apartments and high-density residential buildings. Roderick said…

North Plainfield Police to Crack Down on Loud Mufflers After Spike in Complaints

NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The North Plainfield Police Department has announced increased enforcement against loud mufflers in response to a surge of complaints from the community. Officers will be focusing on vehicles…

Armed Philadelphia Man Captured After Brief Chase by Newark Police

NEWARK, NJ – The Delaware State Police arrested 32-year-old Hyneiff Jackson of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, following a pursuit on Thursday. At around 4:24 p.m., troopers observed a silver Hyundai Tucson, driven by Jackson,…

CBP Releases September 2023 Monthly Update

WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection released monthly operational statistics today for September 2023. CBP continues to address increased migration flows as we enhance the security of our borders; disrupt the…

Illegal Bike Ride Lands Man in Jail with Ghost Gun and Drugs

NEW YORK, NY – Police arrested 27-year-old Delvin Gonzalez on October 14th after he was observed riding a bicycle illegally and subsequently found to be in possession of a ghost gun, fentanyl,…

Eight Indicted in Central Texas on Federal Drug and Gun Charges

WACO, Texas – A group of eight Texas men were indicted in Waco on criminal charges related to their alleged drug and gun activity. Federal grand jury indictments charge Jeremiah Pittman, 21;…

Gang Member Who Posed with Firearms on Snapchat Pleads Guilty

BOSTON – A Boston man pleaded guilty today to illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition while under house arrest for four state firearm charges. Dumari Shakur Scarlett-Dixon, 22, pleaded guilty to being…

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