New Jersey wants to control when your school district can schedule spring break under proposed bill
TRENTON, N.J. — A bill requiring the state’s top education official to annually recommend spring break dates for New Jersey school districts has been approved by the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill…
District Man Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder While Armed for July 2021 Shooting
The Honorable Michael O’Keefe scheduled sentencing for August 2, 2024. WASHINGTON – Eric Davis, 60, of Washington, D.C., was found…
Jury Finds District Man Guilty of Firearm Offenses, Fleeing Law Enforcement, Reckless Driving
Powell also was found guilty of carrying a pistol without a license, possession of an unregistered firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, as well as felony fleeing…
District Man Indicted on Enhanced Second-Degree Theft for Theft from CVS Retail Store in Southeast
Collins is to be arraigned on May 22 2024, at a hearing before a Superior Court judge. WASHINGTON – On…
District Man Found Guilty of Gun and Drug Paraphernalia-Related Charges
The Honorable Lynn Leibovitz scheduled sentencing for July 12, 2024. WASHINGTON – Demann Shelton, 31, of Washington, D.C., was found…
Former Guatemalan congressman guilty of international drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas
Jose Armando Ubico Aguilar, 45, a former senior Republic of Guatemala official, pleaded guilty to an international drug trafficking conspiracy violation before U.S. Magistrate Judge Kimberly Priest Johnson on May 1, 2024. …
Shooting in Baltimore’s Western District Under Investigation
BALTIMORE, MD — Western District patrol officers were called to the scene of a shooting on Woodbrook Avenue this Saturday at around 9 a.m. Upon arrival at the 2400 block, officers found…
District Man Sentenced to 28 Months in Prison for Robbery and Firearms Related Charges
Butler pleaded guilty on February 7, 2024, to robbery and assault with a dangerous weapon in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia before the Honorable Lynn Leibovitz. …
Murder-for-Hire Plot Unveiled by Ontario County District Attorney
CANANDAIGUA, NY – Alexander Kise, a man convicted of raping and holding a high school senior captive for days, is now facing accusations of orchestrating a murder-for-hire scheme against a judge, prosecutor,…
Jackson Township Offers Financial Assistance to School District to Buy Playground Equipment
JACKSON, NJ – Realizing the importance and necessity for children to have active and healthy lifestyles, Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina and the township council have approved funding to purchase new playground…
Baltimore Police Seize Guns and Drugs in Western District Arrest
BALTIMORE, MD — On April 18, 2024, at approximately 6:20 p.m., members of the Western District Action Team responded to a call regarding an armed individual at the intersection of North Monroe…
Seaside Heights Voters Reject Toms River Regional School District Merger
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A vote to merge the Seaside Heights school district with the Toms River Regional School District ended with a defeat for Toms River voters who overwhelmingly voted in…
Suspect Charged in District Heights Stabbing and Home Invasion
DISTRICT HEIGHTS, MD — Raphael Coates, a 40-year-old resident of District Heights, has been charged by the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit in connection with a stabbing and home invasion…
Shore Legislator Seeks to Fix Murphy’s Flawed S2 District Killer Funding Formula
TRENTON, NJ — Assemblyman A Paul Kanitra introduced a bill on Monday aimed at reversing the impact of state aid cuts on New Jersey schools. The proposed legislation seeks to appropriate $210.1…
District Heights Woman Hits $100K Lottery Jackpot with Cruise-Inspired Pick
DISTRICT HEIGHTS, MD — A memorable cruise vacation leads to a significant windfall for a District Heights woman, resulting in a $100,000 victory in the Maryland Lottery Pick 5 draw. After her…
New York City District Attorney Asks Judge to Clarify Trump Gag Order
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on Monday asked the judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s hush money case to “clarify” his gag order against him. Judge Juan Merchan’s Tuesday order bars Trump…
Massachusets School District Engulfed in All Out Transgender War
A school district in Massachusetts is engulfed in tension following claims that two school counselors were involved in harmful encounters with transgender students, leading to accusations of racism, the New Yorker reported.…
Baltimore Police Seize Handgun and Drugs in Northern District
BALTIMORE, MD – In a significant operation, members of the Northern District Action Team of the Baltimore Police Department conducted an investigation on Venable Avenue, resulting in the arrest of a 25-year-old…
Two Arrested in District Heights Officer-Involved Shooting, One Suspect At Large
DISTRICT HEIGHTS, MD – The Prince George’s County Police Department announced the arrest of two individuals following an armed robbery and a related police shooting. Edward Leroy Brown, 24, and Kanard Bishop,…
Disney Drops Lawsuits Against DeSantis-Backed Tourism District
Disney has dropped its lawsuits against a special district backed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that revoked the corporation’s self-governing status in the state, multiple outlets reported on Wednesday. DeSantis signed legislation in February…
Baltimore Police Make Arrest in Northeast District Shooting
BALTIMORE, MD – The Baltimore Police Department announced the arrest of 21-year-old Zahlir Gantt in connection with a shooting that occurred in the Northeast District on December 19, 2023. The incident left…