NYPD cop busted for drunk driving in Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY – An off-duty New York City police officer was arrested Wednesday afternoon after being caught driving under the influence in Bay Ridge, authorities said. Elias Fernandez, 27, was taken into…
West Haverstraw man indicted for kidnapping and armed standoff after violent domestic assault
NEW CITY, NY — A West Haverstraw man accused of viciously attacking his girlfriend, kidnapping her at gunpoint, then leading police on a multi-jurisdiction high-speed chase before triggering a four-hour armed standoff,…
Republicans blast New Jersey Democrats for letting the same agency blamed for grid failure and high electric bills lead its own investigation
A former New Jersey Democrat Party Chairman Will Handle the Investigation into Governor Phil Murphy’s Energy Failures Which Led to Skyrocketting Electrical Bills for New Jersey Residents TRENTON, NJ – A battle…
Small dog found near Riverside Place as North Bergen police search for owner
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – A well-groomed male dog without a collar or tags was found wandering near Riverside Place Monday evening, and police are now trying to locate his owner. The North…
Million dollar wins and jackpot streaks make it a blockbuster month for New Jersey Lottery players
TRENTON, NJ – August is ending on a high note for New Jersey Lottery players, with multiple jackpots—including million-dollar Powerball and Cash4Life prizes—being claimed across Bergen, Sussex, Burlington, and Monmouth counties, while…
New Jersey Dems Want to Strengthen Sanctuary State Status and Protections for Illegal Migrants with Codified Immigrant Trust Act
NJ lawmakers advance sweeping ‘Immigrant Trust Act’ to block local aid to federal immigration enforcement Trenton, NJ – A new legislative proposal in New Jersey seeks to create a comprehensive firewall between…
Chance of Rain Today, Cloudy Skies, But Nice Week Ahead for New Jersey, Except for That Passing Hurricane
Trenton, NJ — New Jersey kicks off the week with mostly cloudy skies and a slight chance of early morning showers, but forecasters are monitoring a developing hurricane system that could brush…
Beloved therapy dog Jager earns Hero Dog Award nomination for comforting those in crisis
Barnegat, NJ – Jager, a Boerboel therapy dog serving with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, has been nominated as a semi-finalist in the 15th Annual Hero Dog Awards hosted by the American…
NYPD manhunt ongoing for rapist who attacked girl inside New York City residence
Bronx, NY – A 15-year-old girl was sexually assaulted inside a residence in the Bronx on Sunday night, prompting a police investigation and a public request for help identifying the individual believed…
Man arrested for deadly Oxon Hill shooting of 31 year old on highway
OXON HILL, MD – A Washington, DC man has been arrested and charged in connection with a deadly shooting that took place in Oxon Hill last month. Daniel William Jackson, 45, is…
NJ woman sentenced to 20 years for fatal stabbing of 66-year-old man inside shared home
RARITAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 45-year-old woman who admitted to stabbing a man to death inside their Raritan Township home has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison under a plea…
Toms River Church Drops Plan For Homeless Shelter Under Threat of Eminent Domain
Toms River, NJ – Fearing Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick and the township council would move forward on a plan to use eminent domain to seize a waterfront parcel of on a…
Man shot inside Philadelphia barbershop as police search for gunman
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A Saturday morning haircut turned into a crime scene when gunfire erupted inside a Germantown Avenue barbershop, leaving a man wounded and rushed to the hospital as detectives work…
Double the mischief two playful kittens Benny and Jet looking for forever homes
LACEY, NJ – Two three-month-old kittens named Benny and Jet are looking for families to call their own, and shelter staff say they come with endless energy, curiosity, and playful antics that…
Toms River Field of Dreams hailed for transforming inclusive recreation with state support
TOMS RIVER, NJ – What began as a vision for an accessible baseball field has grown into a full-scale inclusive recreation complex that now serves thousands of families with special needs —…
Man dies in custody after arrest for public intoxication in Alexandria hallway disturbance
ALEXANDRIA, VA – A man taken into custody after reportedly causing a disturbance in an Alexandria apartment building died at the city’s detention center shortly after his arrest, prompting a multi-agency investigation…
Allentown woman sentenced for sixth lifetime DUI
Lancaster, PA – A 59-year-old Allentown woman has been sentenced to state prison after pleading guilty to her sixth lifetime DUI, authorities said. Carla A. Bartell was sentenced August 4 to 16…
Who is to blame for New Jersey’s energy crisis? Here’s the electrifying scoop
Electric shock for New Jersey as residents face 20% jump in power bills from June TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey households were hit with a 20% spike in electricity bills starting June…
Road closure next week in Holmdel as Longstreet Road shuts down for paving work
HOLMDEL, NJ – Drivers in Holmdel will need to brace for detours and traffic delays early next week as Longstreet Road closes in both directions for paving operations near Crawfords Corner, impacting…
Wilmington teacher arrested for allegedly abusing five elementary school students
Wilmington, DE – A former elementary school teacher turned himself in Thursday after being charged with felony child sexual abuse involving multiple students at a Wilmington school. Vincent Buckwash, 57, was charged…
Florida man convicted in Brooklyn federal court for trafficking women and exploiting minor
Brooklyn, NY – A Kissimmee, Florida man was convicted Thursday of trafficking women for commercial sex in Brooklyn and transporting a minor across state lines for illegal conduct. Joel David Forney, 42,…