Toms River Law Opens New Door for Military Veterans to Become Cops
TOMS RIVER — Military veterans will now have expanded access to law enforcement careers in Toms River after the township council approved a new ordinance …
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Rainy Day Heat and Humidity Sparks Weather Warning for New Jersey
MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for parts of New Jersey, Delaware, and southeastern Pennsylvania, warning of dangerously …
Former Bronx daycare worker sentenced to 14 years for sexually abusing two girls
BRONX, N.Y. — A former Bronx daycare worker was sentenced Thursday to 14 years in state prison and 25 years of post-release supervision after being …
Former Bronx daycare worker sentenced to 14 years for sexually abusing two girls
BRONX, N.Y. — A former Bronx daycare worker was sentenced Thursday to 14 years in state prison and 25 years of post-release supervision after being …
Spring Valley man sentenced to 25 years to life for fatal 2022 stabbing
SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. — A Rockland County man has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison following his conviction for the 2022 murder …
Six sentenced for assaulting NYPD officers outside Long Island City hotel
QUEENS, N.Y. — All six individuals charged in a 2024 attack on two NYPD officers outside a Long Island City hotel have been sentenced, Queens …
Immigrant Held on ICE Detainer for Domestic Assault in Ocean County Jail
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 27-year-old man is being held without bail in Ocean County after authorities charged him with aggravated assault involving strangulation, false …
Stafford man arrested for DUI after picking up children while intoxicated
STAFFORD, Va. — A 41-year-old Stafford man was arrested Tuesday evening after allegedly picking up two children while under the influence of alcohol. According to …
Man attacked and robbed inside Bronx apartment building, police searching for two suspects
BRONX, N.Y. — A 55-year-old man was assaulted and robbed early last month after entering his apartment with two unidentified individuals in the South Bronx, …
Off-duty FDNY EMT arrested in Queens for vehicular assault and DWI
QUEENS, N.Y. — An off-duty FDNY emergency medical technician was arrested early Saturday morning in Queens and charged with driving under the influence and vehicular …
Fireworks and $1 snacks planned for Fan Appreciation Night at Meadowlands Racetrack
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Meadowlands Racetrack will host its annual Fan Appreciation Night on Saturday evening, offering discounted concessions and a fireworks show following live …
Laura Loomer calls for more white representation in commercials, threatens boycotts over DEI ads
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Political activist and media personality Laura Loomer is drawing attention after publicly calling for more white representation in television commercials …
New Jersey Senators Kim, Booker Vote to Keep Free Healthcare for Undocumented Non-Citizens
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thanks to votes by New Jersey’s two Democrat senators, undocumented migrants can keep their free federally funded healthcare plans. On June 30, …
Two fugitives sought for multiple Bronx burglaries
BRONX, N.Y. — The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying individuals linked to a pattern of five commercial burglaries across the 44th Precinct, …
New Jersey Lawmaker Criticizes Murphy Abortion Tourism: Taxpayer Funded Abortions for Out of State Tourists
58,000 abortions in 1 year: NJ lawmaker criticizes state abortion fund for covering out-of-state and non-citizen procedures TRENTON, N.J. — A North Jersey lawmaker is …
Chatham mayor criticized for carrying Pride flag instead of American flag at July 4 parade
CHATHAM, N.J. — Mayor Carolyn Dempsey of Chatham Borough is facing criticism after she carried a Pride flag rather than an American flag during the …
Columbus drug ringleader sentenced to three life terms for drug-related triple homicide
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 44-year-old Columbus man was sentenced Monday in U.S. District Court to three consecutive life sentences plus an additional 60 months for …
Off-duty NYPD officer arrested in Manhattan for petit larceny
MANHATTAN, NY — An off-duty NYPD officer was arrested Thursday evening in Lower Manhattan on theft-related charges, police said. Regine J. Duval, a 43-year-old police …
Man sought for lewd act in Manhattan apartment elevator
MANHATTAN, NY — Police are searching for an unidentified man who exposed himself and performed a lewd act in front of a woman inside a …
Overlea High School employee arrested for alleged inappropriate relationship with student
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — A former building service worker at Overlea High School has been arrested following allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a student, …
Fireworks Safety Tips for dogs and humans on Fourth of July
Pennsylvania AG urges safe fireworks use and pet protection over July 4th HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Dave Sunday is urging Pennsylvanians to practice caution …
Pennsylvania man re-sentenced to life without parole for 1973 murders of infant, toddler in Westmoreland County
HARRISBURG, PA — A Westmoreland County judge has re-sentenced John Veltre, 69, to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 1973 murders …
Dong Oh charged for sexual assault at New Jersey massage parlor
EDGEWATER, N.J. — A 55-year-old Teaneck man was arrested and charged with sexual assault following an incident that allegedly occurred at SoJo Spa Club in …
Ohio man sentenced to multiple life terms for triple murder and drug conspiracy after federal investigation
COLUMBUS, OH — A Columbus man was sentenced on July 1 to three consecutive life sentences plus 60 additional months in federal prison for murdering …
Brentwood man indicted for murder after deadly parking lot attack in Suffolk County
BRENTWOOD, N.Y. — A Suffolk County grand jury indicted a 21-year-old Brentwood man on Thursday for allegedly killing another man by repeatedly running him over …
Clear skies and warm temperatures expected for Fourth of July weekend in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — After a brief round of isolated thunderstorms Thursday evening, New Jersey is set to enjoy a dry and sunny Fourth of July …
Big win for Stamford as player claims $25K
Stamford, CT — A lucky lottery player claimed a $25,000 prize on a 100X scratch-off ticket purchased at Shippan Corner Variety in Stamford, officials confirmed …
$2M jackpot shocker for Charles County player with lucky liquor store buy
Indian Head, MD — A Charles County man is celebrating a $2,041,396 payday after hitting the progressive jackpot on a $30 FAST PLAY Gold Rush …
Where to see Friday night fireworks and festivals across New Jersey for the Fourth of July
TRENTON, N.J. — Fireworks will light up the skies across New Jersey Friday night as part of a full slate of Independence Day celebrations, with …
Franklin Lakes woman indicted for destroying phone in husband’s federal fraud probe
NEWARK, N.J. — A Bergen County woman has been indicted for destroying evidence during a federal investigation into her husband’s alleged real estate investment fraud …
Lakewood expands emergency alert system for traffic, weather and safety updates
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Lakewood Township and the Lakewood Police Department have launched an enhanced emergency alert system aimed at keeping residents informed of real-time traffic …
Mikie Sherrill Just Blamed Republicans For New Jersey’s 20% Energy Price Spike
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Rep. Mikie Sherrill is criticizing House Republicans for what she calls a “Republican Price Hike Bill,” claiming it would drive up utility …
Child Fights for Life After Route 18 Crash in New Brunswick
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and New Brunswick Police Chief Vincent Sabo announced a serious crash Sunday night is under investigation. …
Maryland Pit Stop Becomes $50K Prize for Lucky Trucker
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Clayton Webb, a North Carolina-based truck driver, turned an overnight stop in College Park into a $50,000 payday with a winning …
Scratch-Off Turns Into $500K Dream for Suffolk Woman
CARROLLTON, Va. — Chomedy Hatton of Suffolk is celebrating after winning the $500,000 top prize on the Virginia Lottery’s Jewel 7s scratch-off game, officials confirmed. …
Bronx Man Indicted for Vicious Rape of 15-Year-Old Girl in Co-Op City
BRONX, NY – A 29-year-old Bronx man, Casmine Aska, was indicted on charges of predatory sexual assault against a child for the brutal rape of …
Northern Ocean County shelter makes urgent plea for dog rescues and fosters
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — The Friends of Northern Ocean County Animal Facility are pleading for help from 501(c)(3) rescues and dedicated fosters to give five …
Baltimore Police Hunt for Missing Suicidal Woman
BALTIMORE, Md. — Police are asking for the public’s help to locate 36-year-old Estrella Rivera, who was reported missing Tuesday from the 1300 block of …
Horse Racing Game Pays Off With $31K for Maryland Player
CENTREVILLE, Md. — A Queen Anne’s County resident who once vowed never to play an animated horse racing game is celebrating a $31,521 Racetrax payday, …
A complete list of fireworks shows down the shore for Fourth of July weekend
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Communities across Ocean County are preparing to light up the skies this week with a full schedule of fireworks displays running …
Alina Habba Nominated to Serve Four Year Term as U.S. Attorney For New Jersey
NEWARK, N.J. — Alina Habba, who has served as interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey since March, was formally nominated Tuesday by the Trump administration …
Alina Habba’s New Drug Strikeforce Arrests New Jersey Man for Dealing Deadly Fentanyl Dose
NEWARK, N.J. — A Somerset County man has been indicted for distributing fentanyl and heroin that led to the death of a victim in Plainfield, …
Ocean County to vote today on $16M in capital pet projects with no funds for homelessness response they created
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is set to vote today on over $16 million in capital improvement ordinances, funding a …
Ohio Scratch-Off Turns Into $300K Windfall for Lucky Winner
LANCASTER, Ohio — A Circle K customer in Lancaster turned a $10 Feeling Lucky ticket into a $300,000 windfall, Ohio Lottery officials announced. The winning …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …