PARSIPPANY, N.J. — The Parsippany Police Department issued a warning to parents Wednesday, reminding them that certain electric vehicles, often mistaken for bicycles, are not street legal and pose safety…
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has launched a major infrastructure project to widen Cross Street into a five-lane corridor, creating a new east-west connector to…
MATAWAN, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy and NJ Transit President & CEO Kris Kolluri on Friday addressed the impact of the ongoing rail strike, confirming that all NJ Transit rail…
LEONARDO, N.J. — Things for Middletown residents could be getting worse. Just days after announcing plans to close three schools, Middletown Township Public School District is now considering a tax…
Columbus Police Conduct Investigation and Make Arrests in Shooting Case
**Columbus, OH** – On February 26, at approximately 4:36 p.m., police officers responded to a shooting in the 4100 block of Blakewell Lane. Upon arrival, they found 42-year-old Antwan Lewis and 31-year-old Harold Forrest III with gunshot wounds. Lewis was declared dead at the scene while Forrest was transported to a hospital but later pronounced dead.
On February 28, detectives charged 32-year-old Brandon Colbert with two counts of murder in connection with the incident. He was subsequently arrested on March 1.
By March 2, detectives also charged 33-year-old Abdou Seye with two counts of murder related to the case. On Sunday, Mr. Seye was found and arrested in Detroit, MI, by agents from SOFAST and the U.S. Marshals.
Columbus homicide detectives traveled to Detroit to conduct an interview with Mr. Seye. Presently, he is held in the Wayne County Jail, Michigan, awaiting extradition to Franklin County.
Toms River, NJ – – The “Let’s Go Brandon” store, a polarizing retail fixture at 1405 Route 37 East in Toms River, New Jersey, has announced a store closing sale,…
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Brick Township Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delayed opening schedule Thursday due to forecasted inclement weather and potentially hazardous icy road conditions, officials announced.…
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — A large-scale nuclear training exercise will take place in Schenectady beginning Sunday, with visible activity expected to commence Monday, according to the New York State Police. The…
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — All schools in the Manchester Township School District will operate on a 90-minute delayed opening schedule on Tuesday, Jan. 7, due to freezing temperatures and melt-off…
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Regional Schools will operate on a delayed opening schedule Tuesday, Jan. 7, due to anticipated icy road conditions and low overnight temperatures. District officials…
WESTFIELD, N.J. — The Westfield Police Department has announced the return of its popular Santa Convoy, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 21, as part of a collaborative holiday event with the…
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Wall Township police detailed a series of arrests over the past week, including incidents involving driving while intoxicated, shoplifting, and outstanding warrants. On Monday, November 18,…
MSNBC hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski said Monday that they visited President-elect Donald Trump face-to-face in Mar-a-Lago for the first time in several years. The co-hosts requested to meet…
MSNBC host Joy Reid and former CNN host Don Lemon announced their exits from the social media site X Wednesday, with the latter saying it was “time to leave.” Reid…
Money Found at Local Golf Range
**Holmdel, NJ** – A sum of money was discovered and submitted to the Holmdel Township Police Department on Wednesday. The money was located at the Swing Loose Outdoor Golf Range, situated at Bell Works, around 2 p.m.
Individuals who believe they lost money at the golf range on Wednesday are encouraged to contact the Holmdel Police Department at 732-946-4400. To claim the money, individuals must provide details regarding the amount they expect to recover.
The police department aims to return the money to its rightful owner. Ensuring the ownership will require accurate details about the amount found.
Suffolk County Authorities Announce Arrests in Car Takeover Incident
**Islip, NY** – Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, along with Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney, Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon, and Deputy Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina, held a press conference to announce the arrests of two individuals involved in a car takeover incident.
Following a police investigation, a 21-year-old man from Brooklyn and a 20-year-old man from Westbury were arrested for their participation in a street takeover. This incident, which occurred in Islip on Friday, involved an officer being assaulted and dragged by a vehicle. The charges against the Brooklyn individual include Assault 2nd Degree, Reckless Endangerment 1st and 2nd Degree, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, and Unlawful Speed Contests, Sideshows, and Races. The Westbury suspect faces charges of Reckless Endangerment 2nd Degree and Unlawful Speed Contests, Sideshows, and Races.
Officials used the opportunity to announce the creation of a new Street Takeover Task Force to address and curb such dangerous actions in the future.
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers has also offered a
East Brunswick Police Engage in No Shave November for Cancer Awareness
**East Brunswick, NJ** – The East Brunswick Police Department has announced its participation in #NoShaveNovember to support cancer awareness efforts. Chief Frank LoSacco has permitted officers to grow facial hair throughout the month after making a donation.
The No Shave movement, which began in 2009, invites individuals, businesses, and organizations to abstain from shaving during November. This initiative aims to honor cancer patients who often lose their hair during treatment and to foster discussions on cancer awareness.
Department members will be participating by forgoing shaving in November, each contributing $10. The funds raised will support cancer prevention, research, and education efforts.
Pittsburgh Police Conduct Multiple Gun Arrests
**Pittsburgh, PA** – Officers of the Downtown Public Safety Center conducted three separate gun-related arrests in the Central Business District on Wednesday.
Eugene Camp, 21, faced charges of receiving stolen property, carrying a firearm without a license, and evading arrest on foot. He is currently held at the Allegheny County Jail.
In addition to Camp, a juvenile male and a juvenile female were detained. The police report indicates that two firearms were recovered during these arrests.
Further details can be found on the official Pittsburgh government website.
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Wall Township Police Department has issued a reminder to residents about a Halloween curfew that will be enforced between October 29 and November 1. The…
Baltimore, MD – Detectives in Baltimore made two significant arrests during an investigation in the Central District on Saturday evening. On Saturday at approximately 9:47 p.m., officers were on the…
Schenectady, NY – The Schenectady Police Department has announced the upcoming Scare-nectady Haunted Patrol. The event is scheduled for the evening of Thursday. The official flyer for the event was…
Aberdeen, NJ – The Aberdeen Township PBA Local 163 announces their annual Halloween Trunk or Treat event scheduled for Saturday, October 19th. The event will take place at Matawan Regional…
ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Police announced the unexpected death of Canine Lane, a longtime member of the department, in a statement issued Wednesday. Lane had served with…
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A 25-year-old man has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder following the death of a 66-year-old Virginia Beach resident. Officers from the Virginia Beach Police…
Haverstraw, NY — The Haverstraw Police Department has announced the arrest of Yandie Martinez in connection with the July 1 homicide on West Street in the Village of Haverstraw. Martinez…