Willimantic man pockets $50K from scratch-off ticket
Willimantic man wins $50,000 top prize on Connecticut Lottery Cashword ticket Willimantic, CT – A routine stop at a local minimart turned into a life-changing moment for one Windham County man who…
Sea turtle rescued from tide pool in Barnegat Light with surprise hitchhiker
BARNEGAT LIGHT, NJ – A routine day for the Marine Mammal Stranding Center turned into a rescue mission when a green sea turtle was found trapped in a tide pool near a…
Is Phil Murphy profiting from the offshore wind industry?
Trenton, NJ – Rumors circulating on social media claim that Governor Phil Murphy, a former Goldman Sachs executive, is personally profiting from New Jersey’s booming offshore wind industry. The theory has gained…
New Jersey wants to ban the term “Illegal Alien” from state documents and replace it with this
TRENTON, NJ – Lawmakers advanced a measure that would strip the terms “alien” and “illegal alien” from New Jersey statutes, replacing them with “foreign national” and “undocumented foreign national” when referring to…
Man fires shots at Newark hotel then runs from troopers with knife
Newark, DE – A man from North Carolina began waving a gun inside a Newark hotel room before firing multiple shots, barricading a woman inside, and fleeing into nearby woods where he…
State auditor arraigned for stealing over $400K from Town of Wallkill
WALLKILL, N.Y. — A former auditor with the New York State Comptroller’s Office has been arraigned on charges of grand larceny for allegedly stealing more than $405,000 from the Town of Wallkill…
Police seek suspect who stole purse from 77-year-old woman on Grand Concourse
BRONX, N.Y. — Police are searching for a woman who allegedly stole a purse from a 77-year-old woman’s walker in a broad daylight theft on Grand Concourse. The incident occurred around 3:30…
Mystery Man from St. Mary’s County wins $50K on Lottery scratch-off, again
BALTIMORE, Md. — A St. Mary’s County resident known as “Mystery Man” has claimed his second major Maryland Lottery prize after winning $50,000 on a Lots of Cash scratch-off ticket, officials announced…
NYPD rookie accused of stealing $87K from Wells Fargo clients for Aruba trip, BMW payments, and glute workouts
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — A New York City police officer has been charged with stealing more than $87,000 from Wells Fargo customer accounts in an alleged scheme that funded luxury car payments,…
Cherry Hill firefighters rescue dog from Crestbrook Avenue house fire
CHERRY HILL, NJ — Firefighters responded to a residential blaze on the 700 block of Crestbrook Avenue Wednesday evening, according to the Cherry Hill Fire Department. No injuries were reported in the…
Man wins $150K from scratch at Mentor 7-Eleven
MENTOR, OH — A local man struck it big with a $150,000 prize playing the Ohio Lottery’s Monopoly Bonus Spectacular 50X scratch-off game. The winning ticket was purchased at 7-Eleven #36234, located…
Ex-Bronx co-op board president repays $120K stolen from 93-year-old neighbor
BRONX — A former Bronx co-op board president has repaid over $120,000 after pleading guilty to stealing the life savings of her 93-year-old neighbor, who had entrusted her with managing check payments…
Burglar swipes $60K in cash and jewelry from Staten Island home, flees in silver Lexus
Police are searching for a masked burglar who broke into a Staten Island residence early Sunday morning and made off with more than $60,000 in cash and jewelry, the NYPD said. The…
Howell teen leukemia survivor hosts blood drive with support from local police
The Howell Township Police Department showed support at a community event led by 14-year-old leukemia survivor Riley Risden, who organized a mobile blood drive as part of her Girl Scouts Silver Award…
New Jersey State Troopers rescue dog from tidal current in Elizabeth marina
Two New Jersey State Troopers pulled a distressed dog from the waters of the Arthur Kill on Sunday morning after spotting the animal struggling against a strong current near the Elizabeth Marina.…
Three dead, one injured in Coram from suspected bad batch of narcotics, police warn
CORAM — The Suffolk County Police Department issued a warning Friday after three people died and one person was seriously injured from apparent overdoses tied to a suspected bad batch of narcotics.…
Range Rover stolen from Avalon driveway as police investigate caught-on-camera theft
AVALON, N.J. — A black 2024 Range Rover was stolen Thursday evening from the 4300 block of Fourth Avenue, prompting an investigation by Avalon Police. Authorities said they were notified around 6:30…
Schenectady officer rescues man from burning home on Fourth of July
SCHENECTADY, NY — A Schenectady police sergeant is being credited with saving a man’s life during a large house fire late on Independence Day, officials said. Around 11:17 p.m. on Friday, officers…
Medford officers rescue kitten from storm drain, find it a new home
MEDFORD, N.Y. — Suffolk County Police officers rescued a kitten trapped in a storm drain Saturday afternoon, after a resident reported hearing cries coming from beneath Jordan Drive. Emergency Service Section officers…
White van swiped from Wilkes-Barre lot over holiday weekend
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A 49-year-old man reported his vehicle stolen Tuesday evening after discovering it was missing from a Stanton Street parking lot, according to a report filed at City Headquarters. The…
Lightning strike sparks Chestertown house fire as dog rescued from blaze
CHESTERTOWN, Md. — A lightning strike ignited a house fire Monday night in Kent County, causing an estimated $260,000 in damage to a single-family home on Augustine Herman Highway. The fire was…