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…
Former Queens couple indicted for wage theft scheme targeting cleaning company workers
QUEENS, N.Y. — A former Queens husband and wife have been indicted for allegedly stealing wages from employees of two cleaning companies they operated, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Wednesday. Christian…
New York City police searching for man wanted for luring young girl
QUEENS, N.Y. — The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying a man wanted in connection with an attempted child luring incident involving a 13-year-old girl in the 115th Precinct. According…
Unlicensed contractor charged with forging permit for Suffolk County pool project
SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. — A Huntington man has been charged with criminal possession of a forged instrument after allegedly submitting a fake building permit during a residential construction project in 2021, Suffolk…
Wolcott woman wins $25K a year for life in CT lottery
WOLCOTT, Conn. — A Lucky for Life ticket purchased in Waterbury has landed a Wolcott woman a prize of $25,000 a year for life, according to the Connecticut Lottery. Dawn M. claimed…
Swimmer injured off Barnegat Light beach transported to hospital for treatment
BARNEGAT LIGHT, N.J. — A swimmer sustained a minor leg injury while in the water near the 9th Street beach in Barnegat Light on Saturday morning, prompting a multi-agency emergency response. According…
Teen girls shot in East Baltimore walk into hospital for help
BALTIMORE, Md. — A shooting early Sunday left two female victims injured in the Eastern District, prompting a police investigation after they arrived at a local hospital with gunshot wounds. At approximately…
Lawmaker Who Voted to Ban Plastic Bags Arrested for Shoplifting, Because They Had No Bags
BETHEL, CT — A Democratic state representative who voted in favor of banning single-use plastic bags in 2019 was arrested Monday evening for allegedly failing to scan items at a Target self-checkout.…
Shore area man sentenced for drug manufacturing facility in Egg Harbor Township
MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A 32-year-old man from Egg Harbor Township was sentenced Monday to 15 years in New Jersey State Prison following his guilty plea to multiple weapons and drug charges…
Wegmans stop turns into millionaire moment for Maryland man
LANHAM, Md. — An Upper Marlboro man claimed a $1 million Cash4Life prize after purchasing a Quick Pick ticket during a lunch stop at Wegmans in Lanham for the June 18 drawing.…
$7 million payday for Florida winner in lottery game
TRENTON, N.J. — A Florida lottery player won the top prize in Monday’s Cash 4 Life drawing, selecting the cash option to receive a lump sum payout of $7 million. The winner…
$2 turns into big bucks for Essex County lottery winner
TRENTON, N.J. — A lottery player in Essex County won $22,091 on Sunday after drawing a winning Jersey Jackpot Fast Play ticket, claiming 20% of the New Jersey Lottery’s growing progressive jackpot.…
Ocean County GOP avoids firm support for Ciattarelli after endorsed candidate demolished in June primary
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Republican Organization has yet to fully throw its support behind Jack Ciattarelli, the GOP nominee for New Jersey governor, following the defeat of its endorsed…
Linden opens JTG Center as cooling site for residents without power
LINDEN, N.J. — Mayor Derek Armstead announced Monday that the JTG Center at 311 Helen Street will remain open to assist residents without power amid rising indoor temperatures. The center is offering…
Manhunt for Queens Murderer Ends After High Speed Chase
QUEENS, N.Y. — A man wanted in connection with the homicide of a 36-year-old woman in Queens has been arrested, the New York City Police Department confirmed. The arrest happened after a…
Baltimore County gym teacher arrested for assault involving students
BALTIMORE, Md. — A gym teacher at Northwest Academy has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of second-degree assault following allegations of inappropriate contact with students, according to Baltimore County Police.…
North Jersey man charged for groping 12-year-old girl
WEST NEW YORK, N.J. — A 20-year-old man was arrested Friday after he allegedly groped a 12-year-old girl near a busy intersection in West New York, according to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s…
Off-duty NYPD school safety agent arrested for DWI in the Bronx
BRONX, N.Y. — An off-duty NYPD school safety agent was arrested early Sunday morning in the 40th Precinct on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to police officials. Paula Finn, 54,…
Air quality alert issued for Atlantic and Cape May Counties through Sunday
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A code orange air quality alert was issued Sunday for Atlantic and Cape May Counties by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, warning that air pollution levels…
Extreme heat warning issued for Ocean, Monmouth, and Burlington counties through Wednesday
JACKSON, N.J. — The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Western Monmouth, Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington Counties beginning Sunday morning and lasting through 8 p.m. Wednesday, citing dangerously…
New Jersey enforces front and back license plate requirement for all vehicles
TRENTON, N.J. — All vehicles in New Jersey must display both front and rear license plates at all times under a state law that authorities say is being strictly enforced without exception.…