Christmas morning killer sentenced to 25 years for deadly Rochester beating
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A man who brutally beat another to death on Christmas morning last year was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years in prison, Monroe County prosecutors announced. Brucewayne Beaman, 23, previously…
Pittsburgh man arrested in fatal Christmas Day shooting in Shaler
SHALER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A 25-year-old Pittsburgh man has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a man found in Shaler Township the day after Christmas. Shaler Township…
Newark police seek two women for questioning in Christmas Eve shooting
NEWARK, NJ — The Newark Department of Public Safety is asking for the public’s assistance in locating two women wanted for questioning in connection with an aggravated assault investigation. Tina Riggsbee, 36,…
Elderly Ohio Woman Dies in Attack by Neighbor’s Pigs on Christmas Day
Pataskala, Ohio – In Pataskala, Ohio, 75-year-old Rebecca Westergaard was found dead on Christmas Day, the victim of an attack by her neighbor’s pigs. The Licking County Coroner’s Office has now confirmed…
Columbus police issue warrant for fugitive accused of firing at family member on Christmas
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Division of Police is searching for a man accused of firing shots at a family member during a domestic dispute on Christmas evening. Authorities have issued a…
Dad arrested for Christmas Eve murder of four-year-old son in Baltimore triple shooting
BALTIMORE, MD — Baltimore County police have charged 30-year-old Mark Jones in connection with the fatal shooting of his four-year-old son, Jacobi Jones, and the shooting of two others during a domestic…
Ohio prison guard beaten to death by inmate on Christmas morning after offering to take shift so others can stay home
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — An inmate at Ross Correctional Institution fatally attacked a prison guard on Christmas morning, leaving staff and family mourning the loss of a respected officer who was working overtime…
Boston police replace stolen Christmas gifts for 25 families after break-in
BOSTON — After a break-in at the Great Hall in Codman Square Health Center left gifts for 25 low-income families stolen, Boston police officers and community members came together to restore holiday…
Maryland man turned holy water into whiskey at Christmas Eve services
LEONARDTOWN, MD — A St. Mary’s County man faces multiple charges after disrupting Christmas Eve services at two local churches, where he disturbed parishioners, threw objects, and allegedly threatened to harm attendees,…
14-year-old boy dies after Christmas Eve shooting in Dover
DOVER, DE — A 14-year-old boy who was critically injured in a Christmas Eve shooting in Dover has died, police confirmed Friday. The victim, identified as Juwan Walker of Dover, was shot…
Fire at Bryant Park Christmas Village in New York City
NEW YORK — A fire broke out Friday morning at the Bryant Park Christmas Village, temporarily disrupting the annual holiday market in Midtown Manhattan. No injuries were reported, but several vendor stalls…
Harford County man dies in Christmas morning house fire
JOPPA, Md. — A Christmas morning house fire claimed the life of a 68-year-old man in Joppa, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. Deputies from the Harford County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the…
Christmas Eve stabbing spree at Grand Central leaves victims stranded without help as Penny Effect takes hold
NEW YORK — If you ride the New York City subway system, don’t expect anyone to help you if you’re getting attacked. They’re calling it the “Penny Effect,” where once-ready bystanders who…
27-year-old man killed in Christmas morning Upper Marlboro single-vehicle crash
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — Authorities are investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a 27-year-old man early Christmas morning in the unincorporated section of Upper Marlboro. Police identified the deceased…
Annapolis police investigate series of thefts from vehicles on Christmas Eve
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Annapolis police are investigating a series of thefts from vehicles that occurred on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, with multiple reports of stolen property from unsecured cars across the…
Man killed in Christmas Eve hit-and-run in Northeast D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A man was struck and killed by a car on Christmas Eve in Northeast Washington, D.C., as the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene on foot, according…
Deadly Christmas Eve double shooting leaves one dead and another injured in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MD – One man is dead and another injured following an early-morning shooting on Christmas Eve in Baltimore’s Northwest District, prompting a homicide investigation. At approximately 1:01 a.m. on December 24,…
Man clings to life after Christmas Day shooting in Silver Spring
SILVER SPRING, MD – A man is in critical condition following a shooting in Silver Spring on Christmas Day, prompting an investigation by the Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD). Officers responded…
New Jersey Wakes Up to a White Christmas Eve
TRENTON, NJ – Break out the hot cocoa because it’s a white Christmas Eve in the Garden State! Snow will blanket parts of the region this morning, possibly mixing with some rain…
Small Baltimore Pizzeria Saved from Going Out of Business on Christmas Day by Dave Portnoy
BALTIMORE, Md. — Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports and well-known for his viral “One Bite” pizza reviews, is giving a holiday lifeline to Tiny Brick Oven, a struggling pizzeria in Baltimore’s…
Biden to Give Ukraine $1.2 Billion Christmas Present Before Leaving Office
WASHINGTON — While Democrats and Republicans are fighting each other over funding the local government, President Joe Biden is writing another check to Ukraine. This is according to Reuters. The United States…
