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CNN Helps Free Dangerous Syrian Government Torturer, Intelligence Officer

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 17, 20240

NEW DELHI — CNN is facing criticism after a Syrian fact-checking organization revealed that a man the network helped escape from detention is allegedly a former officer in Bashar al-Assad’s regime, accused of war crimes. Last week, CNN aired footage of journalist Clarissa Ward and her team facilitating the release of a man identified as Adel Ghurbal, who claimed he had been held for three months by Assad’s forces. Ward described the moment as “one of the most extraordinary” in her reporting career. CNN later routed the rescue mission as a humanitarian event captured on film by Ward, heaping her

New Jesey cop helps reunite missing child with family in Evesham Township

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 9, 20240

EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A juvenile girl who was found walking in the roadway near Route 73 and Greentree Road on Tuesday was safely reunited with her family, thanks to the swift actions of an Evesham Township police officer. The incident occurred on December 3 when officers were dispatched to the area after receiving reports of a child walking alone in traffic. Officer Addezio responded to the scene and was able to quickly locate and assist the girl, who had walked away from her home. According to police, Officer Addezio ensured the child’s safety and facilitated her return to her

Drone helps Harford County deputies arrest trespassing suspect

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 16, 20240

FALLSTON, Md. – A 35-year-old man was arrested Friday after Harford County deputies used a drone to track and apprehend him on suspicion of trespassing and possessing burglary tools, according to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded early Friday morning to a report of trespassing on the 2100 block of Albrook Court in Fallston, an area recently targeted by vehicle thefts. A sheriff’s office drone was launched to assist in the search, identifying a man walking on Ryan Road. Deputies were guided to the suspect, later identified as John Sawyer, of Arden Drive. Sawyer was found carrying a window

Mom’s advice helps Laurel woman claim $50K prize

Local News ReportNovember 16, 20240

BALTIMORE, MD — A Prince George’s County woman, inspired by her mother’s advice to play sentimental numbers, has won a $50,000 top prize in the Maryland Lottery’s Pick 5 game. The winner, who chose to remain anonymous and refers to herself as “Lucky First Timer,” played a $1 straight bet for the Nov. 10 evening and Nov. 11 midday drawings using numbers tied to family birthdays and anniversaries. Her numbers hit during the Nov. 10 evening drawing, making her $50,000 richer. The Laurel resident shared that she first learned of her win while watching the drawing results on a news

Syracuse officer helps replace stolen bicycle for high school student

Breaking Local News ReportOctober 28, 20240

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A local high school student who lost their bicycle to theft recently got a welcome surprise thanks to a collaboration between the Syracuse Police Department and the Syracuse Police Athletic League (PAL). The initiative began when a student at PSLA at Fowler High School approached School Resource Officer Craw for assistance after their bicycle was stolen. Officer Craw discovered that the stolen bicycle was in poor condition, prompting him to find a better solution for the student. With help from the Syracuse PAL, Officer Craw secured funding to purchase a new bicycle. Joined by faculty members, Craw

$50,000 lottery win helps friends launch business in Delmar

Breaking Local News ReportOctober 25, 20240

DELMAR, Md. — Two best friends from the Eastern Shore, who were in the early stages of planning their own fiberglass repair and fabrication business, received an unexpected financial boost when one of them won $50,000 on a Maryland Lottery scratch-off ticket. Matthew Robinson, a Delmar resident, scored the top prize on a $5 Gold Bar Bingo 5th Edition ticket, with some encouragement from his best friend and workmate, Brian Brown. The two friends were already looking to purchase a work van for their new venture when they decided to try their luck with lottery tickets during a stop at

K9 Helps Staafford Cops Capture Home Burglar

Breaking Local News ReportOctober 18, 20240

North Stafford, VA – A suspect involved in a break and entering incident in North Stafford was apprehended by a K-9 unit. The incident occurred early on Thursday, where deputies responded to Paradise Court following reports of potential domestic disturbance. Upon arrival around 12:06 a.m., Deputy R.T. Philippsen heard a scream coming from a trailer. Observing through a window, he saw a female in distress alongside a male who then fled through a window into the woods. Additional deputies, including Deputy M.N. Sayegh, established a perimeter and contacted the victim, who revealed the assailant was an intoxicated family member who

Good Samaritan helps police capture stabbing suspect in Chevy Chase

Breaking Local News ReportSeptember 16, 20240

CHEVY CHASE, Md. — A Washington, D.C., man has been arrested and charged with attempted second-degree murder after allegedly stabbing a woman in Chevy Chase on Monday morning, according to Montgomery County Police. The suspect, 39-year-old Marcus Dwayne Jackson, was taken into custody with the help of a good Samaritan who witnessed the attack and alerted authorities. The incident occurred around 9:21 a.m. near 2 Wisconsin Circle. Officers from multiple departments, including Montgomery County Police, Metro Transit Police, and DC Metropolitan Police, responded to the scene and found a 66-year-old woman with stab wounds to her upper body. She was

Rain Helps Firefighters At 1,000 Acre New Jersey Forest Fire

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 17, 20240

Bass River Twp, NJ – The New Jersey Forest Fire Service, in unified command with the New Jersey Air National Guard, is actively managing the Whip-poor-will Wildfire at the Warren Grove Air to Ground Range in Burlington County. Following overnight rainfall of approximately 0.5 inches, the containment efforts have been aided, but the fire continued through the storm. Crews continue to improve containment lines today, closely monitoring and addressing hotspots along the fire’s perimeter. The wildfire, which has grown to 1,167 acres, is now 80% contained. The fire has threatened no structures. This will be the final update for this

K9 Cop Helps Connecticut Police DUI Driver Responsible for Multiple Crashes

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 1, 20240

MONTVILLE, CT — A wanted man was located and arrested by the Connecticut State Police in Montville, thanks to the sharp tracking skills of K9 Zedo and his handler, TFC Sulich. The operation took place on June 29, around 6:27 PM, near the intersection of New London Turnpike and Old Fitch Hill Road. Responding to a call about a fleeing suspect, Montville officers found that the man had crashed into a guardrail and escaped into the woods, potentially under the influence. The suspect was involved in multiple hit-and-run incidents in Norwich just before this encounter. K9 Zedo tracked the suspect

Clerk Helps Police Make Arrest in Robbery at Five Below in Severna

Jeff JonesMarch 12, 20240

SEVERNA PARK, MD – A robbery incident occurred at the Five Below store on Ritchie Highway. At around 5:25 p.m., a male suspect approached the counter, claiming possession of a gun, and demanded cash from the register. The store employee handed over the money, after which the suspect fled the scene. Law enforcement officials arrived promptly, locating and identifying a male as the suspect involved in the robbery. He was arrested and charged after being found with the stolen money.

Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Helps Build Community Playground in Egg Harbor City

Local News ReportFebruary 22, 20240

EGG HARBOR CITY, NJ – The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office (ACPO), in a collaborative effort with the Coalition for a Safe Community and the Egg Harbor City Police Department, has taken a significant step in enhancing the lives of local children by assisting in the construction of a new playground at the Harbor City Apartments. This initiative brought together community volunteers and law enforcement officials, including students from Cedar Creek High School’s National Honor Society and members of the ACPO’s Community Outreach team. The project targeted a traditionally underserved area, aiming to provide a safe and vibrant place for children

New Jersey Law Helps Low Income Families Cope with Green Energy Price Hikes

Conservative TimesFebruary 5, 20240

Trenton, NJ – The Senate Environment and Energy Committee has taken a decisive step toward environmental justice and energy affordability for low-income and historically marginalized communities in New Jersey. Sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton, the legislation, S-1392, proposes the creation of the Office of Clean Energy Equity within the Board of Public Utilities (BPU). This new office is tasked with ensuring an equitable transition to clean energy, focusing on communities that have historically borne the brunt of environmental pollution and its resultant health impacts. It mandates the BPU to allocate a minimum of 10 percent of its annual clean energy

How to charge a phone in Gaza: patience required, sunshine helps

ReutersJanuary 16, 20240

By Saleh Salem and Ibraheem Abu Mustafa RAFAH, Gaza Strip (Reuters) – Huddling around a bewildering tangle of cables and extension leads plugged into a hospital power outlet, displaced Gazan men are pursuing a critical but elusive goal: getting their phones charged. In wartime Gaza, a charged phone is nothing less than a lifeline. It serves to check on loved ones after Israeli bombardments, helps find out where food and water might be available, and provides light in tents after darkness falls. “Every day we come here for three or four hours and waste time to charge our phones,” said

Kidnapped Elderly Couple’s Chocolate Lab Helps Find Fugitive Prison Escapee

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 8, 20240

WARREN COUNTY, PA – Michael Charles Burham, a 35-year-old suspect in a series of serious crimes, has been sentenced to a prison term ranging from 25 years and two months to 50 years and four months. This sentence follows Burham’s guilty plea in November 2023 to charges of kidnapping an elderly couple and escaping from prison. He was also sentenced for four additional, lesser crimes. The capture of Burham, who had previously evaded law enforcement, was notably assisted by a chocolate Labrador named Tucker. The dog, belonging to a Pennsylvania couple, played a crucial role in detecting Burham’s presence, leading

Genetic Geneology Helps Police Identified Victim in 1985 Murder Case

Jeff JonesDecember 28, 20230

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL — The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) has made a significant breakthrough in a cold case dating back to January 12, 1985, thanks to advancements in Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG). This development has led to the identification of previously unidentified human remains. The case began when children discovered the remains in a wooded area near a canal bank. The PBSO and the Medical Examiner’s Office conducted an investigation, but the identity of the deceased remained unknown, and the case was classified as a homicide. Despite the DNA being entered into the FBI’s CODIS database,

Rockland County Toy Drive Helps Dozens of Families in Need During Christmas Holiday Season

Charlie DwyerDecember 22, 20230

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – The Rockland County District Attorney’s Office joined the annual RCC Public Safety and Vincent Crotty Memorial Foundation Holiday Toy Drive. District Attorney Tom Walsh and his team contributed presents for local families. The toy drive annually supports 50 – 70 families. DA Walsh expressed gratitude to RCC’s Clarke Osborn and SUNY Rockland President Dr. Lester Edgardo Sandres Rápalo for their efforts in this vital community initiative.

Atlantic City Surveillance System Helps Police Nab Boardwalk Burglary Suspect

Adam DevineDecember 20, 20230

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Atlantic City Police Department successfully apprehended a burglary suspect, Eliezer Nieves, 46, of Atlantic City, with the assistance of their Surveillance Center. In the early hours of December 20, 2023, at approximately 2:25 AM, Surveillance Center personnel identified a burglary in progress at a restaurant located in the 3000 block of the Boardwalk. They promptly alerted patrol officers, providing a detailed description of the suspect. Officer Kevin McGloin responded swiftly, locating Nieves as he was walking away from the establishment. Upon apprehension, Nieves was found in possession of bolt cutters. He was arrested without incident.

Mom Helps Her Sex Offender Son Escape Prison

Dinesh PatelDecember 20, 20230

BRAZORIA COUNTY, TX – Robert Yancy Jr., a 39-year-old sex offender serving a life sentence, has been recaptured in Matagorda County, Texas, following his escape from prison with alleged assistance from his mother. Yancy Jr. was initially serving a life sentence for the continuous aggravated sexual assault of a 7-year-old child in Victoria County. His escape from the Clemens Unit in Brazoria County was reported by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. He was believed to have left the prison on Sunday at around 3:30 p.m. in a 2021 White Nissan Versa, wearing mostly black clothing, including a black beanie

Biden aide says Iran helps plan, execute attacks by Yemen’s Houthis

ReutersDecember 7, 20230

By Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States believes that Iran is involved in the planning and execution of drone and missile attacks by Yemen’s Houthi group on Israel and ships in the Red Sea, a senior aide to U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday. The comments by deputy White House national security adviser Jon Finer are among the most explicit to date by a U.S. official alleging Iranian involvement in the Houthi attacks. Finer spoke hours after the United States imposed new sanctions aimed at throttling what U.S. officials say is Iranian financial support for the Houthi strikes.

Prince George’s County Powerball Winner Helps for Downpayment on New Home

Jessica WoodsOctober 7, 20230

UPPER MARLBORO, MD – High jackpot figures are all it takes to draw an Upper Marlboro resident into playing the Lottery. So, when her Powerball ticket flashed a $50,000 win on her phone, it took her by complete surprise. The mother of four was overwhelmed by the unexpected twist. “I was in shock when I saw it,” she shared during her visit to the Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore. The discovery came about while she was waiting in the car with one of her kids. To pass the time, she decided to check her $10 quick-pick ticket using the Maryland

Zelenskyy Agrees To Hold Elections In Ukraine If US Helps Pay For It

The Daily CallerAugust 28, 20230

Zelenskyy Agrees To Hold Elections In Ukraine If US Helps Pay For It Jake Smith on August 28, 2023 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said it’s possible for Ukraine told hold elections in 2024 amid the country’s war with Russia, so long as the United States and Europe help pay the cost, Reuters reported on Sunday evening. Zelenskyy had previously stated in June that all elections, including presidential and parliamentary elections, would not be held in Ukraine until the war ends, The New Voice Of Ukraine reported. After speaking with a number of U.S. lawmakers in Kyiv last week, Zelenskyy said

Zelenskiy says elections could happen under fire if West helps

ReutersAugust 27, 20230

By Nick Starkov KYIV (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, responding to calls by a US senator this week to announce elections in 2024, said on Sunday voting could take place during wartime if partners shared the cost, legislators approved, and everyone got to the polls. Elections cannot currently be held in Ukraine under martial law, which must be extended every 90 days and is next due to expire on Nov. 15, after the normal date in October for parliamentary polls but before presidential elections which would normally be held in March 2024. Top American legislators visited Kyiv Aug. 23,

It’s Time for Some Kindness in Fort Lee as Officer Helps Lost Family

Charlie DwyerAugust 27, 20230

FORT LEE, NJ – An act of kindness and compassion is being recognized today in Fort Lee after a police officer here helped a visiting family who was lost in the city. While on patrol, Officer Gabriel Noel and Officer Armando Antonio met a lost family. The officers assisted the family, transporting them to a local hotel where they successfully checked in. The Fort Lee Police Department extends its best wishes for an enjoyable visit.

DNA on Wine Glass Helps Police Solve 2011 Murder Cold Case

Adam DevineAugust 24, 20230

QUEENS, NY – After a decade-long pursuit of justice, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the sentencing of Gerald Griffin to 25 years-to-life in prison for the 2011 murder of 31-year-old Peter Polizzi. Found naked and brutally beaten in his Ridgewood home, Polizzi’s murder was finally laid to rest. District Attorney Katz reaffirmed the commitment to justice, stating, “A murderer is going to prison, and the victim’s family finally will have a measure of closure.” Griffin, 46, of Sutter Avenue, Brooklyn, was found guilty in May on several counts including murder, burglary, robbery, intimidating a witness, attempted tampering with physical