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…
Buffalo Convict Escaped from Halfway House, Charged
BUFFALO, NY – Walter Stewart, a 33-year-old Buffalo resident, has been charged with escape from custody after leaving a halfway house in June 2024, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District…
New Yorker Wanted for Hacking U.S. Computers Arrested After Flight From Ukraine
BOSTON, MA – Vitalii Antonenko, a 32-year-old New York City resident, pleaded guilty on Thursday to multiple conspiracies involving computer hacking, trafficking stolen credit card information, and laundering the illicit proceeds. Antonenko…
72-Year-Old Woman Dies from Injuries in Harlem, Death Ruled a Homicide
MANHATTAN, N.Y. — A 72-year-old woman who was hospitalized with head trauma earlier this month has died, and her death has been ruled a homicide, according to police. The victim, identified as…
Former Dix Hills Soccer Club president pleads guilty to stealing $70,000 from program
SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. — Matthew Dickson, the former president of the Dix Hills Soccer Club, pleaded guilty on Friday to embezzling more than $70,000 from the club’s operating account, the Suffolk County…
71-Year-Old January 6th Cop Clocking Doc From Massachusetts Heading to Prison
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Jacquelyn Starer, a 71-year-old former Massachusetts gynecologist and addiction medicine specialist, was sentenced to nine months in prison on Thursday for her involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol…
Wilkes-Barre police arrest fugitive from New York during incident on Kidder Street
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Wilkes-Barre City Police arrested a woman wanted by the Orange County (NY) Sheriff’s Office on September 5, 2024, after responding to a report of a disorderly customer. Officers were…
Newark police seek help identifying assault suspect from NJ Transit bus incident
NEWARK, N.J. — The Newark Department of Public Safety is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect involved in an assault that occurred on a New Jersey Transit bus…
Ohio lottery player wins $50K from two Pick 5 tickets
AKRON, OH – A lottery player in Ohio claimed $50,834 in winnings from two tickets in the Pick 5 drawing held on Wednesday. The winning numbers drawn that evening were 1-5-7-8-1. The…
Tires Stolen from Vehicle at Lindenwold Apartment Complex
LINDENWOLD, N.J. — The Lindenwold Police Department is investigating the theft of tires from a vehicle parked at The Village of Laurel Creek Apartments on Laurel Road. The incident occurred on September…
Visitor from out of state wins big Maryland Lottery jackpot
UPPER MARLBORO, MD — A Michigan traveler hit it big while visiting friends in Maryland, winning a $150,000 top prize on a Maryland Lottery scratch-off ticket. The man, who frequently buys multiple…
Vehicle Stolen from Residence in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, PA – The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department is currently investigating the theft of a motor vehicle that occurred on South Hancock Street. The incident was reported at 8:39 PM last Friday.…
Wilkes-Barre Man Threatened to Slice Woman ‘From Ear to Ear’
WILKES-BARRE, PA – A domestic dispute in Wilkes-Barre escalated to violence on Wednesday morning, resulting in the arrest of 29-year-old Victor Otero. The incident occurred at 7:35 a.m. on South Main Street,…
Man Dies Rescuing Two Boys from New Jersey River
Hero Dies After Rescuing Children from New Jersey River HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ—A tragic incident occurred at Weymouth Furnace park on Wednesday when Pablo Hernandez Cruz, 49, from Mays Landing, heroically rescued two…
Man Attacked from Behind, Robbed in the Bronx
BRONX, NY — The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance to identify a suspect involved in a recent robbery within the 44th Precinct. The incident took place on…
Brooklyn Men Sentenced for Stealing $227,000 from Elderly Woman
BROOKLYN, NY – Two Brooklyn men have been sentenced to prison for defrauding a 94-year-old woman out of approximately $227,000, according to the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Secret Service.…
Dave Portnoy Gets Sea Tow From U.S. Coast Guard After Tiny Ship Was Tossed
NANTUCKET, MA— It was a three hour tour that ended with Dave Portnoy stranded just feet from the shoreline in Nantucket harbor. Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, found himself in…
Lyndhurst Man Wins $50K from Ohio Lottery Before Surgery
Richmond Heights, OH – Thomas Centa, a resident of Lyndhurst, has struck luck with a $50,000 win from the Ohio Lottery’s Billion scratch-off game. His win came just as he was trying…
Thomasville Man Wins $1 Million from Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket
THOMASVILLE, NC – Hunter Hagerman, a resident of Thomasville, became a millionaire overnight thanks to a $30 scratch-off ticket. The winning Millionaire Maker ticket was purchased at Marts To Go on Cotton…
New Jersey Heatwave Going from Bad to Worse This Week
Heat Wave Persists in New Jersey with No Relief Expected Trenton, NJ — A brutal heat wave continues to grip New Jersey, with forecasts showing no immediate relief. Scattered showers and thunderstorms…
Cecil County Man Wins $100K from Random Scratch-Off Purchase
CECIL COUNTY, MD — A casual stop at a local Royal Farms in Port Deposit turned into a life-changing event for a Cecil County man, who won the top prize of $100,000…