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…
Jamaica man charged with hate crime assault for attacking Muslim woman on E train
QUEENS, N.Y. — A 34-year-old man from Jamaica has been charged with assault as a hate crime after allegedly attacking a Muslim woman aboard a Queens-bound E train, Queens District Attorney Melinda…
Flash flood warning remains in effect for parts of Monmouth and Ocean counties
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A flash flood warning remains in effect until 9 p.m. Tuesday for southeastern Monmouth and northeastern Ocean counties as thunderstorms continue to bring heavy rain and dangerous flooding conditions…
Man sentenced to 25 years to life for fatal stabbing of female New York City EMT
QUEENS, N.Y. — Peter Zisopoulos, 37, has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the fatal stabbing of FDNY EMS Lieutenant Alison Russo-Elling, nearly three years after the random…
Elkton man sentenced to 30 years for producing and distributing child sexual abuse material
BALTIMORE, Md. — A 38-year-old Elkton man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for producing and distributing child sexual abuse material, U.S.…
New York City Man Spent 16 Years in Prison for Murder He did Not Commit
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday it will move to vacate the conviction of Brian Kendall, a 55-year-old man who served nearly 16 years in prison after pleading…
Four-year-old dog Jelly Roll available for adoption at Popcorn Park Shelter
FORKED RIVER, N.J. — The Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter is highlighting a 4-year-old dog named Jelly Roll, who is currently available for adoption. The shelter describes Jelly Roll as energetic and…
Heavy rain and storms forecast for New Jersey through Wednesday
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents should brace for periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms through Wednesday, with the potential for localized flooding due to significant rainfall amounts, according to the latest…
New Jersey to spend millions on reproductive travel warning system for pregnant men and women
NJ bill would launch reproductive health travel advisory for pregnant residents TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers have advanced legislation that would establish a statewide advisory to inform residents about the reproductive…
Tax credit for tech investors could triple under proposed New Jersey bill
TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would triple the state’s tax credit for investments in emerging technology startups, aiming to stimulate early-stage funding in smaller high-tech…
New Jersey bill would raise age limit for pediatric long-term care to 26
TRENTON, N.J. — A bipartisan group of New Jersey senators has introduced a bill that would raise the maximum age for residents in pediatric long-term care facilities from 19 to 26. Senate…
North Jersey man, Oscar Ramirez sentenced to 24 years for kidnapping and sexual assault
NORTH BERGEN, N.J. — A North Bergen man has been sentenced to 24 years in state prison for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman in 2019, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced…
Astoria man sentenced to 25 years to life for fatal stabbing of FDNY EMS Captain Alison Russo
QUEENS, N.Y. — A Queens man has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the fatal 2022 stabbing of FDNY EMS Captain Alison Russo, District Attorney Melinda Katz announced…
Son Charged for Murder of Mom’s Boyfriend
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. — A Middleborough man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 66-year-old man during a domestic dispute, authorities announced Sunday. Middleborough Police…
Off-duty NYPD school safety agent arrested for assault in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City employee was arrested Friday morning and charged with assault, police said. Spencer Ingram, a 29-year-old NYPD School Safety Agent, was taken into custody at…
Virginia mother sues funeral home for $5 million after son’s body allegedly found covered in maggots
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A Virginia woman has filed a $5 million lawsuit against two funeral homes, alleging her son’s body was shown in an open casket infested with maggots during a viewing…
New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill under investigation for stock trades linked to congressional committees
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) is facing renewed criticism over her financial activities in Congress, including a reported failure to disclose up to $350,000 in stock sales and multiple…
Marlboro police thank local McDonald’s for hosting community event
MARLBORO, N.J. — The Marlboro Township Police Department expressed gratitude to McDonald’s of Marlboro and its staff for hosting a “Coffee with a Cop” event held Friday afternoon. Officers met with local…
Air quality alert issued for Jersey Shore as temperatures near 90 degrees
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange air quality alert for Sunday, June 29, due to elevated pollution levels that may pose health…
Florida man indicted for online death threats against U.S. Attorney Alina Habba in New Jersey
ORLANDO, Fla. — A federal grand jury has indicted a 58-year-old Orlando man accused of making violent online threats against the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Alina Habba,…
NYPD Continues Search for Teen’s Killer
BRONX, N.Y. — A 17-year-old male was fatally shot Tuesday evening in the Soundview section of the Bronx, authorities confirmed. Police responded at approximately 8:15 p.m. on June 24 to a 911…