It’s Stalking Awareness Month as ACPO Sheds Light on Rising Crime

ATLANTIC COUNTY, NJ – January marks the twentieth National Stalking Awareness Month, as recognized by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office (ACPO). The ACPO, in conjunction with the Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource…

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Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Addresses Senior Financial Scams in Law Enforcement Webinar

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO) recently conducted a webinar focusing on financial scams targeting seniors, as part of its CAREs (Crimes Against Retired & Elderly) program. This…

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Here are the Winners of Somerset County’s ‘Inspirational Women’ Essay Contest

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — The Somerset County Commission on the Status of Women (SCCSW) has proudly announced the winners of its “Inspirational Women” essay contest, celebrating the achievements of six exceptional students.…

Severe Weather Leads to Travel Ban in Buffalo and Erie County

BUFFALO, NY – The New York State Police have announced a travel ban for Erie County and the I-90, effective from 9 p.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2024, until 6 a.m. on…

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Hunterdon County Officials Warn Residents of Rising Internet and Phone Scams

HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ — Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson and Sheriff Frederick. W. Brown are raising awareness among residents about the increasing prevalence of internet and phone scams. The FBI has reported phishing…

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Palm Beach County Animal Control Temporarily Halts Dog Intakes Due to Strep Zo Outbreak

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL – The Palm Beach County Department of Public Safety’s Division of Animal Care and Control (ACC) has announced a temporary suspension of dog intakes, both for owner surrenders…

Florida News·Pets and Animals

Mercer County College Fired Man Who Had COVID-19 Issues, Loses $50k Lawsuit

TRENTON, NJ – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) revealed today a Consent Order and Decree that resolves a complaint against Mercer County Community College for…

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U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington Observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Spokane, WA – October marks the observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, Vanessa R. Waldref, joins the U.S. Department of Justice in commemorating Domestic…

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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Hosts 2023 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Maryland

Prince Frederick, MD — Members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, including its Special Operations Team, K9 Unit, and civilian staff, hosted the 2023 Law Enforcement Torch Run today in support of…

Maryland News

Officials Say No Immediate Threats, But NJ Ramps Up Awareness on “day of protest”

New Jersey Authorities Increase Vigilance Following Terror Attacks in Israel In light of the recent terrorist attacks in Israel, New Jersey’s Office of the Attorney General is ramping up security measures to…

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Baltimore County Police Seek Assistance in Locating Missing 14-Year-Old

ROSEDALE, MD – The Baltimore County Police Department has issued an alert regarding a critical missing person. Fourteen-year-old Indigo Wilson, described as having black hair and brown eyes, stands approximately 5’10” tall…

Hudson County officials promote “Safe Place” Program

JERSEY CITY, NJ – The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has initiated a countywide Safe Place program with the aim of promoting public awareness regarding reporting hate and bias crimes. Originating from the…

Bergen County police officers raise money for cancer through “Borough of Beards”

Fifteen Bergen County towns recently came together for a heartwarming cause, as police officers from these towns grew beards for a fundraising campaign. The annual “Borough of Beards” initiative was established to…

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Wisconsin County Sees 17 Opioid Overdose Deaths In Three Days

Wisconsin County Sees 17 Opioid Overdose Deaths In Three Days Erinn Broadus on April 5, 2023 In Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, 17 people have overdosed and died in three days, leading some officials…

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Ocean County’s crime unit uses drones, cameras and anti-drone tech

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Since becoming Sheriff of Ocean County, former Toms River Police Chief Michael Mastronardy has vastly increased the use of technology within the county’s largest law enforcement agency. One…

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Parents In Left-Wing Northern Virginia County Think There’s A Massive Difference Between Boys And Girls

Parents In Left-Wing Northern Virginia County Think There’s A Massive Difference Between Boys And Girls Reagan Reese on March 6, 2023 In a Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) poll, more than 84%…

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United States Attorney Will Thompson to Help Mark National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – United States Attorney Will Thompson will join with officials from the Charleston YWCA and other key stakeholders on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. for National Human Trafficking…

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By October 31, 2022, the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office in partnership with the Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Addiction Awareness Task Force will provide our local school districts with more than 250 NaloxBoxes to be installed throughout Camden County public and parochial schools.

This New Jersey county just announced Narcan to be available in every school

Drug overdoses are reaching an epidemic level in America. In 2022, there will well be over 100,000 reported drug-induced deaths nationwide, shattering last year’s record 104,000. That figure nearly double 2020’s total…

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Combatting Domestic Violence Remains a Law Enforcement Priority Beyond October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The month of October is nationally recognized as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month.” Across North Alabama, numerous victim service providers and community-based agencies daily serve as advocates, protectors, and healers…