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Cumberland woman crashes into parked cars then assaults officer in DUI arrest

Local News ReportApril 19, 20250

CUMBERLAND, Md. — A Frostburg woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly crashing her vehicle into two parked cars and assaulting a police officer during a DUI-related arrest late Wednesday night. Officers from the Cumberland Police Department responded around 10:29 p.m. on April 16 to the 1500 block of E. Oldtown Road after receiving reports of a vehicle striking multiple parked cars and attempting to flee the scene. When officers arrived, they located the driver, identified as 40-year-old Dawn Marie Fishel, still at the scene. Authorities say Fishel refused to exit her vehicle when asked and became combative. As officers

Virginia woman crashes BMW drunk with kids in the car

Breaking Local News ReportApril 18, 20250

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — A Stafford woman with two prior DUI convictions was arrested early Thursday morning after crashing her BMW into a parked car while allegedly intoxicated, with two children in the vehicle. According to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 12:43 a.m. on April 17 on Little Oak Road. Responding Deputy C.A. Osborne found that the BMW had struck an unoccupied Volkswagen. The driver, identified as 40-year-old Lidia Cruz, told the deputy she had been “distracted” at the time of the crash. However, signs of intoxication—including the smell of alcohol—led to further investigation, during which

Truck crashes into Cherry Hill apartment building, displaces families

Breaking Local News ReportApril 16, 20250

CHERRY HILL, N.J. — A truck crashed into a residential building in the Burroughs Mill development late Tuesday morning, prompting evacuations and emergency housing arrangements, according to the Cherry Hill Police Department. Authorities said the incident occurred around 11:57 a.m. near 1800 Burroughs Mill Circle when a truck struck the building. No injuries were reported, but the structural damage forced several families to leave their homes temporarily. The driver, a 37-year-old man from Schenectady, New York, was taken into custody. Police stated that the crash appears to have been isolated and unintentional. “Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation,

Fatal crashes have risen in New Jersey since migrant driver’s license law took effect

Breaking Local News ReportApril 15, 20250

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s five-year average for traffic fatalities has risen steadily over the past decade, with the sharpest increases occurring around the time the state began allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses, according to state data. But is there a direct correlation between the increase in fatal crashes and the legalization of illegal aliens being given driver’s licenses by Governor Phil Murphy? From the 2013–2017 period to 2018–2022, the average annual traffic fatalities increased from 577 to 618, marking a 7.1% rise, according to figures from the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The most significant jump came

Car crashes into cemetery, strikes gravestones in Wall Township

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 31, 20250

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A car barreled through the entrance of St. Catharine’s Cemetery Sunday night, striking gravestones and causing significant property damage, according to local police. The crash occurred around 7:17 p.m. at 1100 West Chicago Blvd when a northbound vehicle on Village Road crossed the intersection and veered off the roadway into the cemetery grounds, the Wall Township Police Department said Monday. The vehicle struck a curb, the cemetery’s entrance sign, and several gravestones before coming to a stop. Police said the driver, a 40-year-old male from Wall Township, was the only person in the car. Emergency Medical

Drunk-driving teen crashes in McDonald’s drive-thru with marijuana and BB gun

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 29, 20250

STAFFORD, VA — A juvenile allegedly under the influence crashed into another vehicle while attempting to order food at a McDonald’s drive-thru late Tuesday night, authorities said, and was later found with marijuana products and a realistic BB gun. According to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on March 26 around 11:02 p.m., after a concerned caller reported a suspected drunk driver on Richmond Highway near Garrisonville Road. The driver, described as appearing half-asleep, had reportedly reversed at an intersection before continuing down the road. Key Points: Deputy D.A. Robertson located the suspect vehicle in the drive-thru line

Teen crashes in McDonald’s drive-thru while drunk and carrying Glock-style BB gun

Local News ReportMarch 29, 20250

STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — A Stafford County teenager is facing multiple charges after deputies say he was found intoxicated, unlicensed, and in possession of marijuana and a Glock-style BB gun during a late-night crash. Just after 11 p.m. Wednesday, deputies responded to Richmond Highway and Garrisonville Road for a report of a possibly drunk driver. A caller reported seeing a teen who appeared half-asleep at the wheel of a pickup truck and had attempted to reverse at an intersection. Deputies located the driver minutes later at a McDonald’s drive-thru, where the teen had struck the vehicle in front of him.

71-year-old woman injured after car crashes into woods off Route 70

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 10, 20250

MANCHESTER, N.J. — A 71-year-old woman was airlifted to the hospital after her vehicle veered off State Highway Route 70 and crashed into a wooded area on Saturday afternoon, Manchester Township Police said. Thelma Dantzler, of Whiting, was driving a 2016 Kia Sportage eastbound near Colonial Drive when the car left the roadway, briefly went airborne, and came to a stop about 60 feet into the woods. She was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash and suffered multiple upper body injuries. Emergency responders, including EMTs, firefighters, and paramedics, assisted at the scene before Dantzler was flown

New Jersey morning traffic update: Crashes, delays, and major closures

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 26, 20250

NEW JERSEY — Commuters across New Jersey are facing multiple crashes, delays, and lane closures this morning, with major incidents affecting several highways and transit routes. Major Incidents: Traffic Delays: Motorists are advised to use alternate routes where possible and allow extra travel time as traffic remains heavy across key roadways. A morning of crashes, lane closures, and long bridge delays is making for a difficult commute across New Jersey.

SUV crashes into New Jersey home, injuring driver and homeowner

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 21, 20250

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A driver suffered a medical episode and crashed a Cadillac SUV into a home Thursday afternoon, injuring both the driver and the homeowner, police said. Officers responded to 130 Sylvan Lake Blvd at approximately 4:24 p.m. and found a white Cadillac SUV embedded in the front of the house, according to the Berkeley Township Police Department. Investigators determined that the Cadillac had been traveling southbound on Driftwood Drive when the driver failed to stop at a stop sign and struck the home’s front facade. The impact caused significant structural damage. Emergency crews from the Bayville Fire

Winter storm triggers hundreds of crashes, stranded vehicles across Maryland

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 12, 20250

BALTIMORE — A powerful winter storm has caused hazardous travel conditions across Maryland, with state police responding to hundreds of incidents since Tuesday afternoon. From 2 p.m. Tuesday through 5 a.m. Wednesday, Maryland State Police handled 765 calls for service statewide. Authorities reported 235 crashes and 185 inoperable or abandoned vehicles as snow and ice created treacherous road conditions. Troopers are urging motorists to drive cautiously and allow extra travel time as road crews continue clearing highways. “Maryland State Police remind motorists to take it slow and plan for extra travel time today,” the department said in a statement. Authorities

New Jersey morning commuter update: Road treatments, crashes, and delays

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 10, 20250

TRENTON — New Jersey commuters faced a mix of road treatments, crashes, and delays Monday morning, with multiple incidents reported across major highways. Road treatment operations were underway on the Atlantic City-Brigantine Connector and the Atlantic City Expressway in both directions. Drivers were urged to move over for highway workers. Several crashes disrupted traffic, including one on the New Jersey Turnpike – Eastern Spur northbound near Interchange 15E in Newark, which blocked the right shoulder. Another crash on Port Jersey Boulevard in Jersey City shut down all lanes in both directions. A sinkhole forced the full closure of I-80 eastbound

Drunk driver crashes into car on Route 5S, leaving woman seriously injured

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 9, 20250

UTICA, N.Y. — A two-vehicle crash on Route 5S early Saturday left one woman seriously injured, while the driver of the other vehicle was arrested for driving under the influence, authorities said. Utica police and fire units responded to the westbound lanes between the Turner Street and Culver Avenue exits at approximately 5:45 a.m. Officers arrived to find both vehicles heavily damaged and blocking all lanes of traffic. One vehicle, a silver Mercedes, sustained severe front-end damage, while the second, a tan Chevrolet, had both front and rear damage. The Chevrolet’s driver was unresponsive and was immediately transported to Wynn

Morning traffic report: Crashes, delays impact New Jersey commuters

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 5, 20250

NEW JERSEY — Morning commuters faced significant delays Tuesday due to multiple crashes, lane closures, and heavy traffic on major roadways across the state. As of 8:45 a.m., a crash on the George Washington Bridge lower level eastbound on the New York side in Manhattan blocked one left lane, adding to congestion on the busy crossing. Earlier, at 8:18 a.m., a disabled tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike/I-95 express lanes northbound, just south of Exit 72 in Englewood, blocked one right lane. Meanwhile, an overturned truck on the Turnpike’s Eastern Spur at Interchange 16E in Secaucus caused significant disruptions, with

Impaired driver crashes into Takoma Park police cruiser, injuring officer

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 4, 20250

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — An impaired driver was arrested after crashing into a Takoma Park police cruiser Monday night, seriously injuring a police captain, authorities said. The crash occurred at approximately 7:25 p.m. near Piney Branch Road and Park Valley Road. Officers from the Montgomery County Police Department’s 3rd District and Montgomery County Fire Rescue responded to the scene. According to the preliminary investigation, the Takoma Park police captain was driving his cruiser when he was struck by the impaired driver. The captain sustained serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. The suspect was taken into custody,

NJ traffic update: Crashes, delays, and road treatments impacting morning commute

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 4, 20250

NEW JERSEY — Multiple crashes, road treatments, and heavy traffic are causing delays across major highways and roadways in New Jersey this morning. Road treatment operations are underway on the Atlantic City-Brigantine Connector and the Atlantic City Expressway in both directions, prompting officials to urge drivers to move over for highway workers. Several crashes are affecting traffic flow, including a crash on I-287 northbound near Exit 10 in Franklin Township, closing one left lane. On the New Jersey Turnpike, a crash on the inner roadway southbound near Interchange 9 in New Brunswick has been moved to the right shoulder, while

Reckless driver in stolen Jeep crashes into Portland streetcar stop, nearly hitting pedestrians

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 1, 20250

PORTLAND, Ore. — A man driving a stolen Jeep eluded police before crashing into a Portland Streetcar stop in the Pearl District on Saturday morning, narrowly missing pedestrians. Portland police said an officer spotted the occupied stolen 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee around 9:49 a.m. near Northwest 14th Avenue and Northwest Johnson Street. As the officer requested backup, the driver sped away, running against one-way traffic on 10th Avenue before losing control and crashing into the streetcar stop at Northwest 10th Avenue and Northwest Glisan Street. At least three people were near the stop when the crash occurred but managed to

Two fatal crashes overnight shut down roads in Howard County

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 1, 20250

HOWARD COUNTY, Md. — Two separate crashes late Tuesday night left two people dead and temporarily shut down major roadways, according to police. The first crash occurred at approximately 10:45 p.m. when a 2013 Hyundai Sonata traveling eastbound on Whiskey Bottom Road near Kings Post Court failed to navigate a curve and struck a tree. The driver, an adult female, was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, where she was pronounced dead. A minor child in the rear seat was taken to the hospital for evaluation. No other vehicles were involved. Whiskey Bottom Road remained closed between

Latest Updates: Medical Jet Crashes Shortly After Takeoff in Philadelphia

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 1, 20250

Philadelphia, PA — A medical transport jet, carrying a child patient, her mother, and four crew members, crashed in Northeast Philadelphia late Friday evening, igniting a massive fireball and causing significant damage to nearby homes and vehicles. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. near the Roosevelt Mall, just moments after the plane took off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport. The jet, identified as a Learjet 55, was on its way to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri when it met its tragic fate. According to reports, the aircraft disappeared from radar approximately 30 seconds after takeoff, crashing into a residential and retail

Morning commute slows across New Jersey due to crashes, delays, and water main breaks

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 30, 20250

NEWARK, N.J. — Morning commuters across New Jersey are facing heavy delays due to a series of crashes, lane closures, and ongoing congestion, with major roadways experiencing significant backups. Traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike – Hudson County Extension is affected by a disabled vehicle eastbound near Interchange 14, blocking the right lane, while a separate crash at the same interchange has the center lane closed. Further south, another crash on the Turnpike at Interchange 9 in East Brunswick is also blocking a center lane, adding to delays in that area. In Elizabeth, an entrance ramp crash near Interchange 13

Car crashes into Wendy’s in Nanuet; no injuries reported

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 25, 20250

NANUET, N.Y. — A driver accidentally crashed into a Wendy’s restaurant in Nanuet earlier Friday after mistakenly putting their car in drive instead of reverse, according to the Clarkstown Police Department. The incident occurred earlier in the day at the fast-food location, but no injuries were reported. Clarkstown officers arrived at the scene shortly after the crash. The vehicle struck the building but did not cause significant structural damage, allowing the restaurant to remain open for business. A building inspector from Clarkstown assessed the property to ensure its safety following the crash. The Clarkstown Police Department shared details of the

NJ traffic report: Ice, crashes, and delays impacting morning commutec

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 23, 20250

FORT LEE, NJ – As of 8:33 a.m., a crash with injuries on the George Washington Bridge lower level eastbound at Mid-Span in Fort Lee has closed two right lanes, causing delays. On the Garden State Parkway northbound, a crash south of Exit 171 at Glen Road to Chestnut Ridge Road in Woodcliff Lake has blocked one left lane as of 8:14 a.m. Icy road conditions have been reported in Cherry Hill Township on NJ 70 westbound east of CR 627/Cooper Landing Road, with one right lane closed and 5-10 minute delays as of 7:41 a.m. Similar conditions exist on

NJ morning traffic report: Crashes and delays across major routes

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 21, 20250

TRENTON, N.J. — Morning commuters faced a series of traffic issues across New Jersey’s major roadways on Monday as crashes, delays, and lane closures disrupted travel. A crash on the George Washington Bridge upper level eastbound near the New Jersey toll plaza in Fort Lee is causing delays, with the left lane blocked as of 8:56 a.m. Drivers should expect significant congestion approaching the area. On US 1&9 Truck Route southbound, a crash north of Jacobus Avenue in Kearny has closed the left lane as of 8:54 a.m. Meanwhile, the Garden State Parkway northbound is seeing delays due to a

Dump truck crashes into New Jersey Target, six injured

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 17, 20250

NORTH BERGEN, NJ — A dump truck crash on Tonnelle Avenue Friday afternoon left six people injured and forced a major road closure, the North Bergen Police Department confirmed. Around 4:00 p.m., a dump truck traveling west on 71st Street veered into the southbound lanes of Tonnelle Avenue, striking a tractor-trailer before crashing into the Target store. Police reported six injuries resulting from the collision. Two victims sustained serious injuries, two suffered moderate injuries, and two had minor injuries. Five of the six individuals are being treated at local hospitals. As of Friday evening, Tonnelle Avenue remains closed in both

Crashes and Delays Snarl New Jersey Morning Commute

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 16, 20250

NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey commuters faced significant delays Wednesday morning due to multiple crashes, disabled vehicles, and ongoing road hazards across major highways and bridges. In Parsippany-Troy Hills Township, a crash with injuries on I-280 westbound near I-80 forced the closure of the left lane. Emergency crews responded to the scene, causing backups for westbound drivers during the busy morning rush. Further south, a disabled tractor-trailer on US 1&9 southbound near Wood Avenue in Linden led to the closure of the right lane, slowing traffic in the area. On the Atlantic City Expressway, a crash with injuries near Exit