Utica police seize loaded gun from teen after foot chase and arrest two on Court Street
Utica, NY – Two people were taken into custody after Utica police responded to a report of a man waving a handgun on Court Street Wednesday night, leading to a foot chase…
Brick Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Gun, Still Facing Domestic Violence Related Charges
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 42-year-old Brick Township man has pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a handgun in connection with a February 2024 search that uncovered a stolen firearm and ammunition,…
Middletown School Board Member Arrested on Multiple Serious Illegal Gun Charges
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Middletown Board of Education member Joe Fitzgerald was arrested Monday evening and charged with six weapons offenses, according to local authorities. Police said Fitzgerald was caught with multiple illegal…
Suspect found with illegal gun, body armor held at Ocean County Jail
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Justyn Duval Rodriguez, is being held without bail in Ocean County Jail after being charged with multiple weapons-related offenses, including illegal possession of a handgun and body armor.…
New Jersey Senate committee advances anti gun bill package to full chamber vote
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate Law & Public Safety Committee has advanced a series of gun control bills that were previously approved by the General Assembly in March. The legislation…
Man snatches woman’s necklace, flashes gun during Bronx street robbery
BRONX, N.Y. — A woman was robbed of a necklace valued at $1,200 in broad daylight Wednesday in the Bronx by a man who flashed a gun when she tried to fight…
Gun found in bag triggers lockdown and arrest at Schenectady High
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — An 18-year-old student was detained Friday afternoon after a loaded handgun was discovered in her bag during a routine security screening at Schenectady High School, police said. At approximately…
Crack cocaine and ghost gun sting ends with Lancaster man behind bars
LANCASTER, Pa. — A months-long investigation led to the arrest of a Lancaster city man accused of selling cocaine and illegal firearms, including a loaded ghost gun, to undercover operatives. Dwain Stewart…
Two charged for arson after shooting flare gun into occupied Barnegat home
BARNEGAT, N.J. — Two teenagers have been charged with aggravated arson and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose after authorities say they fired a flare gun into a Barnegat Township…
DC man shot, police grab suspect with unregistered gun
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man was shot early Saturday morning in Northwest, prompting a swift response from nearby officers who apprehended the suspect minutes after the gunfire. At approximately 4:31 a.m. on…
Stamford man arrested for fourth time after police find loaded ghost gun
STAMFORD, Conn. — A 23-year-old Stamford man with a history of felony arrests is facing new weapons charges after police recovered a loaded ghost gun and ammunition from his residence Wednesday. Walbets…
Two Elizabeth men arrested after firearms and drug raid yields Uzi-style gun, ghost gun, and 12 pounds of marijuana
SOMERVILLE, N.J. — Two men from Elizabeth, N.J., were arrested following a joint law enforcement raid that uncovered a cache of illegal firearms, drugs, and cash during a multi-agency investigation, authorities announced.…
Police raid at Jackson home uncovers million dollar drug stash and gun, five arrested
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A court-authorized search at a residence on E. Veterans Highway led to a major narcotics bust earlier this month, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of significant…
Man pulls gun on a co-worker during workplace dispute
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A 36-year-old man was arrested Monday night after allegedly pointing a firearm at a coworker and striking him during a confrontation on Madison Street, police said. Officers with the…
Dad shot daughter while cleaning loaded gun in Ocean County
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Stafford Township man has been charged after his 13-year-old daughter was accidentally shot while he was cleaning a firearm inside their home, authorities announced today. Edgar Baerga,…
Whitehall man charged after firing gun in Allentown
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A Whitehall man is facing multiple charges after allegedly firing a gun at another individual during a reported shooting last month in Allentown, according to city police. The incident…
Two from Ocean County indicted on gun and drug charges
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Two Ocean County residents were indicted on multiple weapons and drug charges following an investigation that led to the seizure of firearms, including “ghost guns,” extended magazines, and…
New Jersey Democrats to Make New Push Against Gun Owners in Trenton on Thursday
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers are set to consider a new round of gun control legislation, reigniting a long-standing debate in a state already known for its strict firearm laws. The…
Gun pulled in road rage clash with USPS worker on New Jersey highway
UPPER TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who allegedly brandished a firearm during a road rage altercation on State Highway 50 in Cape May…
New Jersey Judge Releases Man Who Doused Red Bank Man With Gasoline While Threatening with Gun
RED BANK, N.J. — A Red Bank man was arrested after allegedly attacking a resident with a metal object, pouring gasoline on him, and threatening him with a gun, police said. Jose…
Dover man arrested on gun and drug charges after traffic stop
DOVER, Del. — A Dover man was arrested on felony gun and drug charges Saturday night after a traffic stop led to the discovery of a firearm and marijuana, Delaware State Police…
Study finds Black applicants in New Jersey denied gun permits at significantly higher rates than whites
TRENTON, N.J. — Black residents in New Jersey were denied firearm permits at disproportionately higher rates than white applicants, according to a study by the advocacy group Rise Against Hate. The study,…
Police arrest D.C. man in connection to multiple gun crimes
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a December shooting in Northeast D.C., as well as two additional firearm-related offenses, police announced Thursday. Officers responded to a…
Philadelphia man pleads guilty to stealing deceased classmate’s identity for fraud, gun permit application
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Philadelphia County man has pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges after stealing a deceased classmate’s identity to fraudulently obtain a driver’s license, vehicle registration, insurance, and apply for…
Stolen gun recovered in Bensalem, Philadelphia Man Arrested
BENSALEM, Pa. — A routine traffic stop led to the discovery of a stolen firearm and an arrest warrant for a Philadelphia man, authorities said. At 10:45 a.m. on Friday, a Bensalem…
Citywide Gun and Drug Seizures Lead to Over 250 Firearms Recovered in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, Md. — Baltimore Police officers have seized more than 250 firearms from the city’s streets in January as part of ongoing efforts to combat violence and reduce illegal activity. The seizures…
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