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…
Toms River Council Candidate’s ShopRite Shoplifting Charge Draws Red Flag in Election Campaign
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Most people looking to get into politics hold off on stealing until after they’re elected. In the case of one council candidate, his alleged five-finger past has become…
Fact Check: Yes, Toms River Council Candidate Ricotta Accepted Thousands in Dark Money PAC Donations from Lakewood and Downtown Developers
In an article released last week, Toms River council candidate Anthony Ricotta was shown to have accepted thousands of dollars from a dark money PAC that he founded and controlled into his…
Hudson County Sheriff’s officer dies after fall from 9th floor window in Jersey City
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A Hudson County Sheriff’s Officer died Friday morning after falling from a ninth-floor window at the Hudson County Administration Building, authorities said. The officer, identified as 29-year-old Justin…
Teaneck woman charged with stealing $36K from Bergen County non-profit
TEANECK, N.J. — A Teaneck woman has been charged with theft by deception, forgery, and impersonation after allegedly stealing approximately $36,000 from a Bergen County non-profit organization, officials announced Friday. According to…
Huge Cuts, No Tax Increase: Toms River Slashes $11 Million from Municipal Budget
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Mayor Dan Rodrick introduced a municipal budget on Wednesday that includes no increase in the municipal tax rate and cuts the budget from $146 million to $135 million,…
Akron firefighters rescue trapped baby goose from storm sewer
AKRON, Ohio – A baby goose was rescued from a storm sewer Tuesday afternoon after a concerned citizen flagged down an Akron police officer for help, the department announced on social media.…
Kitchen upgrades and college cash from Bowie man’s third win
BOWIE, MD — A Prince George’s County resident is celebrating another six-figure lottery win after claiming a $100,000 prize from the Maryland Lottery’s MONOPOLY X50 scratch-off game — his third large payout…
Pennsylvania attorney took $300K from estate of dead woman, family says
MURRYSVILLE, Pa. – A Murrysville man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly misappropriating over $300,000 from a local woman’s estate while serving as her attorney and executor, the Westmoreland County Detective…
New Jersey cops rescue armed man from fire during mental health crisis
MONROE TWP., N.J. — Three Monroe Township police officers pulled a man from a burning bedroom during a mental health crisis on May 17, despite threats of violence and visible flames inside…
NYC man dies from injuries during sidewalk attack in the Bronx
BRONX, N.Y. — A 45-year-old man who was found unconscious on a Bronx sidewalk earlier this month has died, and the case is now being investigated as a homicide, police confirmed Tuesday.…
Freeport lottery player scores big payout from local store
FREEPORT, N.Y. — A lucky lottery player in Freeport is holding a ticket worth $31,152.50 after hitting the top prize in the New York Lottery’s May 27 Take 5 evening drawing. The…
Masked man reportedly attempts to abduct girl from Lakewood park, flees after struggle
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Authorities are investigating an attempted kidnapping that occurred Sunday night in the Lakewood Commons neighborhood, where a masked man reportedly tried to snatch a young girl from a local…
Odenton man charged after forcibly stealing phone from woman
ODENTON, Md. — A woman suffered minor injuries Monday night after a man snatched her phone during an encounter on Annapolis Road, prompting a swift police response that ended in an arrest.…
From bounced around to belly rubs — Charlie seeks a forever couch
JACKSON, NJ — Charlie, a one-year-old brindle pup with a big personality and a bigger heart, is looking for a forever home after arriving at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility. Described…
Child rescued from Delaware River after fall from Burlington boat ramp
BURLINGTON, N.J. — A child was rescued from the Delaware River on Friday afternoon after falling into the water near a boat ramp, according to a statement released by the City of…
From hot dogs to lottery windfall in Maryland
JOPPA, MD — A quick stop for hot dogs and lottery tickets turned into a $50,000 payday for a New Hampshire man working in Maryland, after a $5 Let’s Make a Deal®…
Electronic monitor didn’t stop teen from robbing child, cops say
BALTIMORE, MD — A 15-year-old male has been arrested and charged with armed robbery and kidnapping after allegedly assaulting and robbing a 12-year-old boy on his way to school in Baltimore’s Eastern…
Seconds to spare! NJ cops drag man from car before train obliterates it
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Two quick-thinking police officers are being hailed as heroes after they pulled an impaired driver from a vehicle stalled on train tracks — just seconds before a high-speed train…
What to expect when driving in New Jersey from Memorial Day to Labor Day
Welcome to New Jersey, the Garden State, where the summer tourism season turns our highways into a wild mix of sun-burned beachgoers, cranky locals, and driving stereotypes that are as loud as…
Bridgeton man arrested for displaying rifle from vehicle in Wildwood
WILDWOOD, N.J. — A 21-year-old Bridgeton man was arrested after allegedly displaying an assault-style rifle from his car window in Wildwood earlier this week, Cape May County authorities announced. According to a…