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JFK Files Reignite Criticism of Lone Wolf Gunman in Web of CIA Plot for Global Assassinations

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 21, 20250

Washington, D.C. – On March 18, 2025, the U.S. National Archives released a new batch of documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, as mandated by the President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Act of 1992. This latest disclosure, comprising a subset of 80,000 files, offers a fresh glimpse into the events surrounding Kennedy’s death on November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas, and the ongoing investigations that followed. The released documents, totaling 10 files in this initial tranche, include detailed reports, interviews, and correspondence from agencies such as the FBI and CIA, shedding light on the activities

New York Theatre owner pleads guilty to $1.8M COVID relief fraud scheme

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 21, 20250

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The owner of the Rapids Theatre in Niagara Falls has pleaded guilty to defrauding federal COVID-19 relief programs out of more than $1.8 million, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of New York announced Thursday. John L. Hutchins, 71, of Lewiston, admitted in federal court to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud, charges that carry a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine. According to prosecutors, between March 2020 and March 2024, Hutchins conspired with co-defendant Roberto Soliman to file fraudulent applications for loans under the Economic Injury

New Jersey is Screwed: Elected Leaders’ Integrity Hits All-Time Low

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 20, 20250

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – New Jersey’s political landscape has long been a breeding ground for scandal, but recent events have pushed public trust in elected officials to an unprecedented nadir. From the gold-laden disgrace of a U.S. Senator to small-town councilmen with mob ties and school board members hiring a political hitman, the Garden State’s leadership is mired in corruption, leaving residents questioning whether integrity in public office is a thing of the past. Gold Bar Bob: The Fall of Senator Menendez At the top of this crumbling pyramid sits former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, infamously dubbed “Gold Bar Bob.” Once

Dirty New Jersey Cop Stole Drug Evidence, Laundered $600,000 to Personal Bank Accounts

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 16, 20250

TRENTON, NJ – A state grand jury has indicted a suspended Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office (BCPO) lieutenant for allegedly removing and tampering with drug evidence on multiple occasions and engaging in financial crimes involving hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash deposits, officials announced. Kevin T. Matthew, 48, of Cedar Grove, is accused of withdrawing cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl from BCPO’s evidence vault between January 2019 and November 2023. Prosecutors allege he accessed drug cases despite having no investigative role and returned altered evidence, impairing the chain of custody in ongoing criminal cases. Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin called the

Juventino Hernandez Montoya arrested for DUI, vehicular assault after head-on crash in Greenwood

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 3, 20250

GREENWOOD, DE — Delaware State Police have arrested 25-year-old Juventino Hernandez Montoya of Georgetown on multiple charges, including vehicular assault and driving under the influence, following a head-on collision Saturday night. The crash occurred on March 1, 2025, at approximately 9:42 p.m. on Sussex Highway north of Adams Road. According to authorities, Hernandez Montoya was driving a Nissan Altima northbound in the southbound lanes when he collided head-on with a Kia Sorento driven by a 56-year-old woman from Salisbury, Maryland. All five occupants of the Kia sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital. Two passengers in Hernandez

Man shot inside Popeyes restaurant in Philadelphia

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 2, 20250

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A 31-year-old man was shot inside a Popeyes restaurant on W. Chelten Avenue on Saturday afternoon, police said. The shooting occurred at approximately 3:02 p.m. at 111 W. Chelten Avenue. The victim sustained gunshot wounds to his left shoulder and left leg. Officers transported him to Einstein Hospital, where he was placed in stable condition. Authorities said the scene remains secured, but no weapon has been recovered. No arrests have been made as the investigation continues.

Tampa man charged in 2024 homicide after decomposting body found near fast-food restaurant

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 2, 20250

TAMPA, Fla. — A suspect has been charged in connection with the June 2024 homicide of Dawn Morrison, whose body was discovered near a fast-food restaurant in Tampa, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced. Deputies responded to the Church’s Chicken at 2219 East Fletcher Avenue on June 18, 2024, after a citizen found Morrison, 48, partially covered in mulch near the drive-thru. Due to the state of decomposition, an autopsy was conducted, revealing upper body trauma, and her death was ruled a homicide. After months of investigation, detectives identified Michael Canty, 54, as a suspect through DNA evidence and surveillance

Staten Island man killed in Lower East Side Shooting

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 2, 20250

NEW YORK, NY — A 39-year-old man was shot and killed early Saturday morning in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, police said. Officers responded to a 911 call around 3:22 a.m. at 288 Elizabeth Street, where they found the victim with two gunshot wounds to the chest and one to the stomach. Emergency medical personnel transported the man to NYC Health and Hospitals/Bellevue, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities identified the victim as Anton Albert, 39, of Staten Island. No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Teen Stable After Shooting in Philadelphia

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 1, 20250

PHILADELPHIA – A 16-year-old boy was shot in the right hip Saturday afternoon on a road in the city’s 12th Police District, police said. The shooting occurred at approximately 1:28 p.m. on the 79XX block of Buist Avenue. Officers transported the victim to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was listed in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and no weapons have been recovered. Authorities have secured the scene as the investigation continues. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department’s Shooting Investigations Group at 215-686-8270 or submit an anonymous tip by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477). A

Former Philadelphia homicide detective sentenced for perjury, obstruction of justice

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 11, 20250

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Former Philadelphia Police Homicide Detective James Pitts was sentenced Tuesday to 32 to 64 months in state prison after being convicted of perjury and obstruction of justice related to the wrongful conviction of an innocent man. Pitts, 54, was found guilty in July 2024 of two felony counts of perjury and three counts of obstructing the administration of law. Prosecutors argued that he used violent interrogation tactics in 2010 to force a false confession from Obina Onyiah, who was later convicted of murder. Pitts then lied to both a judge and jury in 2013 to ensure Onyiah’s

Phil Murphy Celebrates Career of U.S. Senator That Ended with 11 Year Prison Sentence for Political Corruption

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 29, 20250

TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy reflected on the career of U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez on Wednesday, marking the end of the longtime lawmaker’s tenure following his sentencing to 11 years in prison on federal corruption charges. “Senator Menendez accomplished many things on behalf of our state and our residents, but sadly he will be remembered for putting his own interests and financial gain ahead of the public interest,” Murphy said in a statement. Menendez, a Democrat who served in the U.S. Senate since 2006, was convicted of accepting bribes, including cash and gold bars, in exchange for political favors.

New Jersey Mayor Salvatore Bonaccorso Pleads Guilty to Corruption and Forgery, Forfeits Office

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 11, 20250

TRENTON, NJ — Salvatore Bonaccorso, the longtime mayor of Clark Township, pleaded guilty Thursday to charges of official misconduct and forgery for using township employees to run his private business and submitting fraudulent permit documents. As part of the plea agreement, Bonaccorso immediately forfeited his office and is permanently barred from holding any future public position or government employment in New Jersey. Bonaccorso, 64, admitted to conspiring to misuse municipal resources for his company, Bonaccorso & Son LLC, and forging engineering documents to unlawfully obtain permits for underground oil tank removals. The plea deal also prohibits Bonaccorso and his company

Corrupt and Convicted Former New Jersey Mayor Pleads Guilty to New Campaign Violation Charge

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 21, 20240

JACKSON, N.J. — Former Paterson mayor Jose “Joey” Torres pleaded guilty on Thursday to criminal contempt for violating a 2017 judicial order that permanently barred him from seeking or holding public office in New Jersey. The plea stems from Torres’ 2022 campaign to retake his former position as mayor, which state officials said was a clear violation of the court’s directive. Torres, 66, entered his guilty plea before New Jersey Superior Court Judge Marilyn C. Clark in Passaic County, following an investigation by the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA). Under the terms of his plea agreement, state prosecutors

New Jersey cop indicted on 22 charges in corruption and drug case

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 19, 20240

FREEHOLD, N.J. – A Monmouth County Grand Jury has returned a 22-count indictment against a former Middletown Township Police Department sergeant accused of abusing his authority, aiding criminal activities, and possessing illegal narcotics, Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Thursday. David Ringkamp, 43, formerly of Union Beach, faces charges including second-degree engaging in a pattern of official misconduct, multiple counts of official misconduct, drug offenses, computer criminal activity, hindering apprehension, tampering with evidence, and obstruction of justice. The investigation began in December 2021 when New York State Police alerted authorities to ghost gun kits transported to a vape shop in Millstone

Criminal Political Corruption Investigation Lingers Over NJEA Boss Sean Spiller’s Run for New Jersey Governor

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 22, 20240

Sean Spiller, the current president of the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) and a Democratic candidate for governor, is facing significant challenges due to an ongoing investigation by the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office. The probe centers on allegations from his tenure as Montclair’s mayor, specifically concerning the receipt and distribution of unauthorized benefits. The investigation, which has been active since at least December 2022, scrutinizes claims that Spiller and other Montclair officials improperly accessed full health benefits despite being part-time employees. This issue gained prominence when Spiller invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during a deposition related to

Was Kamala Harris $250,000 Payment to Al Sharpton Part of Larger Political Money Laundering Scheme?

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 13, 20240

WASHINGTON — Recent reports have raised questions about two large payments from Vice President Kamala Harris’s 2020 presidential campaign to the nonprofit organization run by Rev. Al Sharpton. According to the Washington Free Beacon, the Harris campaign sent two payments of $250,000 each to the National Action Network (NAN), Sharpton’s civil rights organization, just weeks before a high-profile interview between Harris and Sharpton aired. The payments were reportedly made on September 5 and October 1, 2019, during Harris’s campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination. Shortly afterward, on October 3, Sharpton posted a video of Harris wishing him a happy birthday

Watch: Fired FEMA Official Says Leaders Ordered “Trump Avoidance” in Florida and North Carolina

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 12, 20240

WASHINGTON — A supervisor with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been dismissed following allegations that she directed staff to avoid providing assistance to homes displaying support for President-elect Donald Trump. The directive reportedly left at least 20 Florida homeowners without aid in the wake of Hurricane Milton. She is now blaming Trump supporters for being hostile to FEMA, and said the ‘avoidance event’ was directed from the top down and she did not act independently. She justified her actions, saying that there were incident reports that suggested Trump supporters being a danger or threat to FEMA workers. “They

Biden Says Trump, Allies Would Get Smack in the -ss Back on the Block, Days After Garbage Comment

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 3, 20240

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Joe Biden made headlines this week with a comment about former President Donald Trump that raised eyebrows, drawing attention for its unusual phrasing. Speaking at a campaign event, Biden referred to Trump and his allies in a blunt manner that has sparked both criticism and curiosity. “These are the kind of guys you’d like to smack in the a**,” Biden said, adding that he was “serious” about his statement. The remark, intended to express his frustration with Trump’s political style, quickly made waves on social media, where some users debated whether the language inadvertently gave an

Howard Stern Once Admitted to Fantasizing About Young Girls, Said Columbine Shooters Should Have Raped Victims

Breaking Local News ReportOctober 9, 20240

Washington D.C. – Vice President Kamala Harris, known for championing women’s rights throughout her political career, has stirred controversy by choosing to sit down for an interview with Howard Stern, a figure whose past comments have included deeply troubling remarks about women and minors. The interview, which aimed to discuss Harris’s campaign initiatives and policy positions, has instead shifted the spotlight to Stern’s controversial history. Critics are now questioning the alignment of Harris’s advocacy for women with her decision to engage with Stern, a radio host known for his provocative and often offensive statements. Kamala Harris has made “women’s rights”

Two off-duty NYCHA employees arrested on gang related assault charges

Breaking Local News ReportOctober 8, 20240

EAST HARLEM, N.Y. — Two off-duty New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) employees were arrested on Monday and charged with multiple counts of gang assault in connection with an incident in East Harlem, according to police. The arrests took place within the confines of the 23rd Precinct, which serves the East Harlem neighborhood. Diamond Minter, 34, and Travor Nurse, 40, were both taken into custody on October 7, authorities said. Minter was charged with one count of second-degree gang assault, while Nurse faces two counts of second-degree gang assault and an additional charge of assaulting a victim 65 or older.

Former Wildwood mayor pleads guilty to health benefits fraud and tax violations

Breaking Local News ReportSeptember 30, 20240

TRENTON, N.J. — Former Wildwood Mayor Peter J. Byron pleaded guilty to charges related to fraudulently participating in the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) and failing to disclose outside employment and income, according to an announcement made today by Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA). Byron, 68, admitted his guilt during a hearing on September 27, 2024, before Superior Court Judge Bernard DeLury, Jr. in Cape May County. He pleaded guilty to one count of theft by unlawful taking (2nd degree) in connection with the health benefits fraud and to additional charges

California Signs UK Style Law that Criminalizes Political Satire, Memes, and Videos Online

Breaking Local News ReportSeptember 18, 20240

California has just passed a set of laws that Governor Gavin Newsom claims will protect the integrity of elections by combating AI-generated “deepfakes” and deceptive content online. But beneath the surface of this feel-good, democracy-saving headline lies a dangerous trend: the state is inching closer to curbing free speech, humor, and even the beloved art of meme-making. Yes, you read that right—your favorite political memes could be collateral damage in the state’s latest crusade to “protect democracy.” Let’s be real: the internet has always been a chaotic, hilarious, and sometimes ridiculous space where people express their political frustrations through jokes,

New Jersey Jail Guard Caught on Video in Violent Pizza Attack Suspended Without Pay

Breaking Local News ReportSeptember 18, 20240

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Monmouth County corrections officer has been charged in connection with an attack on a couple inside an Atlantic City casino, an incident captured on video and widely circulated online, officials said Tuesday. The officer, identified as Keila Diaz, was suspended without pay pending the outcome of the investigation, according to Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden. Authorities have not provided a motive for the assault, which took place in an unidentified casino. The video, which surfaced on social media, reportedly shows Diaz confronting and assaulting the couple for reasons that remain unclear. Golden, in a statement released

White House Declares Talking About the Left’s Dangerous Political Rhetoric is in Itself, a Dangerous Threat

Breaking Local News ReportSeptember 18, 20240

If you’re looking for America’s top Democrat leaders, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to tone down the dangerous anti-Republican rhetoric from the nation’s radical left, don’t count on it. Yesterday, the White House made it clear that double standards are being enforced on the playing field and that former President Donald J. Trump got exactly what was coming to him, a second assassination attempt. The White House said Trump’s own dangerous rhetoric is solely to blame for two assassination attempts when pressed by reporters on Tuesday. 🚨 Fox’s Peter Doocy just ROASTED Karine Jean-Pierre for her and the White House’s

Dem U.S. Congresswoman Says Video Calling for Trump to be Shot Taken Out of Context

Breaking Local News ReportSeptember 18, 20240

Today, U.S, Congresswoman Stacey Plasket is defending her 2023 statement saying Donald Trump needs to be “Shot, stopped” after the video went viral on X. Plasket is a surrogate for Vice President Kamala Harris. In a live interview in June 2023, Democratic Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett of the Virgin Islands stirred controversy after a verbal slip involving former President Donald Trump. While discussing Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents, Plaskett said that Trump “needs to be shot,” before quickly correcting herself, stating “stopped.” The comment immediately spread across social media platforms, with many users expressing outrage and interpreting it as a