Wilkes-Barre man arrested after alleged assault during domestic dispute Wilkes-Barre, PA – A 57-year-old man is facing charges after police say he assaulted a woman … Read more
Dayton, OH – A Franklin resident is celebrating a $300,000 win after hitting the top prize on the Ohio Lottery’s $5 Special Edition Cashword scratch-off … Read more
BALTIMORE, MD — A 38-year-old man is dead following a shooting in Southwest Baltimore early Saturday morning that was initially detected by a ShotSpotter alert. … Read more
HO-HO-KUS, N.J. – A large sinkhole opened up Thursday afternoon, forcing the closure of a section of North Franklin Turnpike between Blauvelt Avenue and Hollywood … Read more
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — A Pennsylvania Lottery player has won a $2,774,353 jackpot in the July 11 Cash 5 with Quick Cash drawing, lottery officials announced … Read more
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 … Read more
SOMERVILLE, NJ — A Brooklyn man convicted in the murder of a Franklin Township resident during a robbery involving marijuana was sentenced Thursday to 50 … Read more
FRANKLIN SQUARE, N.Y. — A TAKE 5 player in Franklin Square hit it big in Wednesday’s midday drawing, winning the game’s top prize of $18,617.50, … Read more
FRANKLIN, VA – A casual stop at a Franklin convenience store turned into a six-figure surprise for Curtis Whitehead of Norfolk, who hit the $100,000 … Read more
FRANKLIN TWP., N.J. — A Woodbridge man has been arrested and charged with murder and child endangerment in connection with the death of his 4-year-old … Read more
Traffic Stop Leads to Meth Charges in Franklin
**Franklin, NC** – A traffic stop led by the Franklin Police Department, in collaboration with the Macon County Sheriff’s Office, occurred on Sunday during a joint investigation.
The vehicle’s driver attempted to flee on foot but was quickly apprehended. Methamphetamine was discovered during the incident.
Michael Quitman Beck, the driver, faces charges including felony PWIMSD methamphetamine, felony maintain vehicle/dwelling place, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, and misdemeanor resisting a public officer. No bond was issued for Beck.
Passenger Danelle Kay Jimenez was charged with felony possession of methamphetamine and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Jimenez received a bond set at $1,500.
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Police are investigating an early morning assault on North Franklin Street in which a man forced his way into a residence and … Read more
Motor Vehicle Theft Reported on South Franklin Street
**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – Authorities responded to a theft involving a motor vehicle on South Franklin Street on November 20, 7:20 a.m.
A 37-year-old male from Philadelphia reported that his 2021 red Hyundai Tucson had been removed from the 500 block of South Franklin Street.
The vehicle bore Pennsylvania registration MJW-7266.
Officers were called to the scene following the victim’s report concerning the theft.
DORCHESTER, Mass. — Angie Amato, a Toms River native and student at Berklee College of Music, recently took part in an unconventional performance aimed at … Read more
SOMERVILLE, N.J. — Three juveniles have been sentenced in connection with the fatal shooting of Kofi Addo, a 57-year-old taxi driver who was killed during … Read more
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Bergen County man has admitted to stalking two victims as part of a case connected to a violent 2017 home invasion … Read more
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Burlington Township man has been arrested on multiple weapons and drug charges after an incident at a private school in … Read more
Baltimore, MD – A shooting incident has left two victims injured, prompting an investigation by local authorities. On October 12, 2024, at approximately 1:29 a.m., … Read more
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an aggravated assault on September 15, 2024, … Read more
BALTIMORE, MD — A 20-year-old male is in critical but stable condition following a shooting that occurred Thursday evening in the 600 block of West … Read more
CHAMBERSBURG, PA — A Pennsylvania Lottery Match 6 Lotto ticket worth $2,680,000 was sold in Franklin County for the Thursday, August 29 drawing. The winning … Read more
FRANKLIN TWP., N.J. — Somerset County authorities are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Saturday, August 24, 2024, in Franklin Township, where a vehicle … Read more
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 22-year-old tattoo artist is in custody after allegedly raping a woman at gunpoint in his Franklin County home, according to authorities. … Read more
WILKES-BARRE, PA — The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department responded to a domestic dispute on South Franklin Street on Wednesday evening, leading to the arrest of … Read more
Wilkes-Barre, PA — On August 3, at 4:26 p.m., Wilkes-Barre City Police responded to an assault report at a residence on South Franklin Street. The … Read more
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Yahmir Brown, a 19-year-old resident of Franklin Township, has been sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison for second-degree aggravated … Read more
STATE LINE, Pa. — A Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket sold in Franklin County matched all five balls in the July 25 … Read more
Middletown, PA — A stroke of luck struck Franklin County as a Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket worth $400,000 was sold for … Read more
Baltimore, MD – In the early hours of today, at approximately 1:49 AM, Southwest District patrol officers were dispatched to the 2700 block of West … Read more
Wilkes-Barre, PA — Early Friday morning, an incident of burglary and assault occurred on South Franklin Street. Sean Weston, 37, from Wilkes-Barre Township, was arrested … Read more
BALTIMORE, MD — In the early hours of June 15, 2024, at approximately 1:54 a.m., Baltimore Police officers responded to a single-vehicle accident at the … Read more
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — A 17-year-old male student at Franklin High School was arrested and charged as an adult after being found with a firearm … Read more
TRENTON, NJ — The Attorney General’s Office has released the identities of the individuals involved in a fatal car crash that occurred last Monday in … Read more
SOMERVILLE, NJ — Somerset County authorities have announced the conviction of 19-year-old Yahmir Brown for second-degree aggravated assault. The Somerset County Jury delivered the verdict … Read more
Pursuant to the terms of the settlement agreement, SOFHA agreed to pay $200,000 to resolve allegations that from October 2020 to January 2023, SOFHA violated … Read more
The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department responded to a call reporting gunshots in the vicinity of South Franklin Street and Ingham Street on Thursday afternoon. Evidence … Read more
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Joseph Holman, 41, of Buttercup Lane, Willingboro, was arrested in connection with a burglary at a convenience store in Franklin Township. … Read more
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A protest by the “Party for Socialism and Liberation” on westbound 676 at Broad St resulted in significant traffic disruptions. The Philadelphia … Read more
FRANKLIN TWP., NJ – Officials from Somerset County and Franklin Township have announced the arrest of 61-year-old Thomas E. Carter of Highland Park, New Jersey, … Read more
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — A section of Franklin Boulevard has been closed off by the Baltimore County Police Department due to a barricade situation involving … Read more
FRANKLIN TWP., NJ — Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, alongside Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr. and Franklin Township Public Safety Director Quovella … Read more
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ – A severe car crash on Canal Road resulted in critical injuries for a 17-year-old girl and non-life-threatening injuries for three other … Read more
FRANKLIN TWP., N.J. – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, along with Chief Francisco Roman Jr. of the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office County Detectives, and … Read more
Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Police are investigating a fatal hit and run that claimed the life of a 47-year-old male bicyclist in the early hours … Read more
Queens, NY – A 39-year-old man, Augusto Pacheco of 142-01 Franklin Avenue, Queens, NY, has been arrested and charged with second-degree assault following an incident … Read more
Oakland, NJ – The Borough of Oakland Police Department has announced a temporary road closure on Franklin Avenue following a significant motor vehicle accident. The … Read more
Franklin Twp., NJ – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., and Franklin Township Public Safety Director Quovella M. … Read more
(Reuters) – Franklin Resources reported higher-than-expected profit for the first quarter on Monday, thanks to strength in its equity and fixed-income products. Shares of the … Read more
ERIE, Pa. – A Franklin, Pennsylvania resident was sentenced to 40 months in prison for violating federal firearms laws. United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan … Read more
BALTIMORE, PA – The search is intensifying for 11-year-old Kodi Richardson, last seen in the Franklin area on Friday, at approximately 9:45 a.m. Kodi is … Read more