Bensalem drug bust nets two arrests, marijuana, and handgun
Bensalem, PA – A pair of suspected drug dealers were arrested in a sting operation that led police to seize marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm, authorities announced. On Monday, Sept. 15,…
Police raid at Jackson home uncovers million dollar drug stash and gun, five arrested
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A court-authorized search at a residence on E. Veterans Highway led to a major narcotics bust earlier this month, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of significant…
Man pulls gun on a co-worker during workplace dispute
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A 36-year-old man was arrested Monday night after allegedly pointing a firearm at a coworker and striking him during a confrontation on Madison Street, police said. Officers with the…
New Jersey Dems Slammed for Blocking Crime Bill that Could Make People Think Twice Before Bringing Violence to Shore
TRENTON, N.J. — Republican state senators Joe Pennacchio and Bob Singer are criticizing Democratic lawmakers for failing to act on a bill they say could have prevented violence that erupted over Memorial…
Cocaine and Guns Seized During Atlantic City Police Raid
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A stolen handgun and 50 grams of cocaine were seized last week when Atlantic City police executed a search warrant on a Baltic Avenue apartment, resulting in three…
Lakewood Bus Driver Hit With 47 Charges of Child Endangerment for Reckless School Trip on Garden State Parkway
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A Philadelphia man is facing dozens of charges after allegedly operating a commercial bus recklessly on the Garden State Parkway while transporting 47 juveniles, police said. Xiao Lei Lei…
Gov. Murphy Mum on Weekend of Violence at the Jersey Shore
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is facing mounting criticism for remaining silent following a violent Memorial Day weekend in Seaside Heights, where police reported 73 arrests, three stabbings,…
New Jersey predator heading to prison for 20 years after horrific kidnapping of young girl
FREEHOLD – An Asbury Park man has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison for luring and kidnapping a then-11-year-old girl off the street in 2023, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S.…
Man killed in violent assault outside Rockville diner
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — Detectives with the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating the death of 49-year-old Fredi Torres, who died after an assault late Wednesday night outside…
Valley Cottage man sentenced to seven years in state prison for child sexual abuse
NEW CITY, N.Y. — A Valley Cottage man has been sentenced to seven years in state prison for sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl over a period of nearly ten months, Rockland County…
Maryland jail releases convicted migrant rapist, ignores ICE detainer
BALTIMORE, Md. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a 20-year-old Honduran national last week after a Maryland detention facility released him twice despite an active immigration detainer, federal officials announced…
Newark Porch Pirate Sought by Police
NEWARK, N.J. — Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who stole a package from a porch on North 7th Street last…
Seaside Heights mayor blames 14-year-old TikTok user for weekend of violence and mayhem on the boardwalk
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — A violent Memorial Day weekend in Ocean County left one person dead, three people stabbed, and 70 arrested in Seaside Heights, prompting Mayor Anthony Vaz to lay part…
Sherrill warns clean energy will cost you and arm and a leg, drive up bills as NJ voters demand relief
Trenton, NJ — Rep. Mikie Sherrill, now running for governor, is telling New Jersey residents to brace for higher energy costs as the state pushes toward clean power — but she says…
New York man arrested after high-speed chase in Italian luxury car in Virginia
STAFFORD, Va. — A 24-year-old New York man was arrested Saturday night after attempting to flee deputies during a high-speed pursuit in Stafford County, authorities said. The incident occurred on May 24…
Two teens arrested in fatal Columbus shooting of 17-year-old Ariyaun Burton
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two 17-year-old suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Ariyaun Burton, who was killed earlier this month in Columbus, police announced Monday. On May 4,…
Dover Township man charged after threatening to set home on fire with family inside
DOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A 40-year-old man is facing multiple charges after allegedly attempting to burn down his home with his wife and child inside during a domestic incident Monday evening, according…
Rhode Island migrant child trafficker arrested in Boston by ICE agents
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested a Honduran national in Providence on March 11 who is facing charges related to child trafficking and indecent solicitation of a…
Man shot near E. Stafford Street Sunday night
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A man was shot Sunday evening on or near a highway close to the 1xx block of East Stafford Street in Philadelphia. The shooting occurred around 7:11 p.m. and…
Man dies in fiery solo wreck on Delaware highway
DOVER, Del. — A 22-year-old man is dead after his car struck a utility pole and caught fire late Monday night along North DuPont Highway, police said. The crash occurred just before…
Teen struck and killed by woman texting while driving in Penn Township
PENN TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A 24-year-old woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly striking and killing a 16-year-old pedestrian while driving and using social media along a Penn Township roadway last year.…