Teen girl missing in Dutchess County; authorities launch extensive search
BEEKMAN, N.Y. — The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 16-year-old girl last seen on Sunday at 5:45 p.m. near Roosevelt Drive in the Town of Beekman.…
BEEKMAN, N.Y. — The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 16-year-old girl last seen on Sunday at 5:45 p.m. near Roosevelt Drive in the Town of Beekman.…
SOUTH TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A South Toms River man has been charged with murder after authorities say he killed his wife in their home Saturday night. Gustavo Juarez-Perez, 38,…
FORKED RIVER, N.J. — A distressed deer suffering from a suspected fibroma was rescued after concerned residents alerted the Associated Humane Societies/Popcorn Park Shelter. Shirley and Dan Costello of Heritage…
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An unlicensed teenager driving a BMW at 118 mph faces two counts of aggravated manslaughter after crashing into another vehicle at an intersection late Friday night,…
JACKSON, N.J. — A highway in Jackson Township will be dedicated in honor of Officer Robert “Robbie” Ventura, who died in the line of duty on March 18, 2001. The…
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A juvenile driver is facing charges after a high-speed crash Friday night resulted in the deaths of two people and left two others critically injured, according…
ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. — A grand jury report has detailed how absentee ballots were mishandled in a village’s 2023 election, outlining procedural failures and recommending steps to prevent similar issues…
Eight-Vehicle Crash in Lakewood Investigated
**Lakewood, NJ** – On March 7, 2025, at approximately 5:50 a.m., a multiple-vehicle crash occurred on Route 70 and Airport Road. Officers from the Lakewood Township Police Department responded to the scene and determined that eight vehicles were involved in the crash.
The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, with assistance from other agencies, conducted a thorough investigation. It was revealed that a Cadillac CT5 Blackwing was traveling westbound in the eastbound lane at a high speed. The Cadillac collided head-on with a Mazda CX5, then struck additional vehicles before coming to rest, subsequently catching fire.
The driver of the Cadillac was extracted and airlifted to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, before being transported to Weill Cornell Medicine Burn Center in New York City, where he remains in critical condition. The driver of the Mazda was also airlifted to Jersey Shore University Medical Center and is in critical condition. The drivers of the remaining vehicles were not injured.
The crash is under investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Lakewood Township Police Department, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit.
Fatal Shooting Under Investigation in Stafford
**Stafford, VA** – The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that happened in the Stratford Place subdivision on Tuesday. The incident involved an off-duty FBI agent and a resident who became involved in a confrontation with the police.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies initially responded to a report of a reckless driver on an off-road motorcycle in the area. The motorcyclist was confronted by an off-duty FBI agent and fled the scene. A short time later, the motorcyclist returned with family members, leading to a traffic stop by deputies.
During the traffic stop, a physical altercation ensued between the family members, the deputies, and the off-duty FBI agent. A resident, Harold Chamberlain, Jr., 61, attempted to assist the officers during the altercation and was shot in the chest by the off-duty agent. Despite efforts by first responders, Chamberlain died from his injuries at the hospital that night.
The Sheriff’s Office continues to gather information regarding the incident. Additional details will be provided as the investigation advances.
Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Fugitive After Year-Long Search
**Pittsburgh, PA** – A Pittsburgh man, Allen McCarthy, on the run since March, was arrested on multiple warrants, announced Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus on Thursday.
McCarthy, 42, had a bench warrant issued a year ago for failing to attend a pre-trial conference related to a theft charge. A second bench warrant came last August after he failed to appear for a preliminary hearing on drug and firearm charges. Additional charges against McCarthy include an escape warrant from the Sheriff’s Office and warrants from Pittsburgh Police for firearm violations and recklessly endangering another person.
This week, detectives pinpointed McCarthy’s location at a residence on McClain Street in Pittsburgh’s Allentown area. Around 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, officers approached the residence, encountering several individuals and learning of McCarthy’s presence in an upstairs bedroom.
Upon clearing the premises, detectives found McCarthy in the upstairs bedroom, taking him into custody and transporting him to the Allegheny County Jail.
Baltimore County Police Charge Suspect in Homicide Case
**Towson, MD** – Gregory Graham, aged 37, has been arrested by Baltimore County Police Homicide detectives in connection with a homicide that occurred on Tuesday. He faces charges of first-degree murder.
The incident took place around 6:10 p.m. in the vicinity of Honeywood Place and Sugarwood Circle, 21221. Officers responded following a report from a shotspotter.
Upon arrival, they found an adult female victim with a gunshot wound. The victim, identified as 49-year-old Stacy Cooper, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Gregory Graham is currently detained without bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center.
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Howell police have designated four “Target Enforcement Areas” in response to resident complaints about traffic violations, the department announced. The areas include Salem Hill Road, Arnold…
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A section of Princeton Avenue will be closed to all traffic for up to 14 working days starting on or about March 10, 2025, due to…
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A male grey seal pup found injured near the Golden Nugget Casino parking lot on March 4 is now receiving medical care at the Marine Mammal…
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Liberty High School cheerleading team secured the state championship title on February 23, 2025, while also earning the prestigious Sportsmanship Award. A week later, the…
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A pickup truck collided with a Brick Township Public Schools bus Thursday morning after following too closely, causing a rear-end crash, police said. The incident occurred…
BENSALEM, P.A. — Bucks County District Attorney Jennifer Schorn has ruled that five Bensalem Township police officers were justified in the January 24, 2025, fatal shooting of Zachiry Kerschner, an…
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has made headlines with his aggressive legal battles against the federal government, particularly over the Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.) and its proposed cuts to…
GAITHERSBURG, M.D. — Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning in the 2300 block of Price Avenue and are asking for the public’s help in identifying the…
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A serious accident occurred early Friday morning when a vehicle traveling the wrong way on State Highway 70 West crashed into multiple vehicles, leading to a fiery…
TRENTON, N.J. — A Mercer County jury has convicted a Trenton man of setting a 2021 fire in Hamilton Township that killed four people, including a nine-month-old baby, and seriously…
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TOMS RIVER, NJ – A 67-year-old Berkeley Township man, David Taber, was found guilty of criminal sexual contact on March 5, 2025, following a nearly week-long jury trial in Ocean…
BALTIMORE — A lucky Maryland Lottery player is holding a $50,000-winning Bonus Match 5 ticket sold at a Baltimore County retailer for the Wednesday, March 5 drawing. The winning ticket,…
SOMERVILLE, N.J. — A months-long investigation into a string of commercial burglaries in Somerset County has led to the arrest of 26-year-old Emmanuel Tolentino of Scotch Plains and charges against…