Toms River Homeless Group Behind Parking Garage Shelter Scour the Woods for New Clients
TOMS RIVER — Days after officials cleared homeless individuals from a downtown parking garage and placed them in housing, a local nonprofit resumed efforts to locate unsheltered residents elsewhere in the area.…
Toms River mayor blasts county dumping of homeless people all over town daily
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick is asking county officials to cease and desist the transportation of homeless people from all of the state of New Jersey each day to…
Security guard arrested for deadly shooting of Maryland homeless man
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MD — A security guard has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder following a fatal shooting Saturday night in Prince George’s County, police said. Murwanashyaka Francois, 54, of…
Beloved dog returns to Jackson shelter after owner’s death leaves her homeless
JACKSON, N.J. — After spending seven years with a loving family, a 10-year-old dog named Kali has found herself back at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility following the death of her…
Commissioner Haines Leads Effort for Ocean County Homeless Shelter, Funding
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Homelessness Trust Fund Task Force has unveiled its funding priorities for 2025, focusing on supportive services, rental assistance, and the development of a coordinated prevention…
Four men indicted for assault and robbery of homeless subway passenger in Queens
QUEENS, NY — Four men have been indicted for assaulting and robbing a 69-year-old homeless man on a Manhattan-bound 7 subway train in December, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced. Defendants Henry…
Homeless man indicted for fatal subway stabbing in Coney Island
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 32-year-old homeless man has been indicted on murder charges for allegedly fatally stabbing another man during a dispute aboard an N train at the Stillwell Avenue-Coney Island subway…
Toms River’s Homeless Camps Cleared, As Mayor Connnects Occupants with Accomodations, Programs Ahead of Christmas Season
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Mayor Dan Rodrick confirmed this week that Toms River has successfully cleared its homeless camps and tent cities, working with state officials to implement short-term and long-term solutions…
Poughkeepsie man arrested after violent altercation with deputies at homeless shelter
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — A 27-year-old man was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly assaulting two deputies during a disturbance at a homeless shelter on North Hamilton Street, authorities said. According to the Dutchess…
South Jersey residents upset over Burlington County’s new homeless shelter
WESTAMPTON TWP. — Tensions flared during a Westampton Township Committee meeting this week as residents criticized Burlington County Commissioners Director Felicia Hopson and other officials over a new emergency shelter project. Many…
Toms River’s Homeless Camp is Closing, Nobody Will Spend Winter in the Cold Under New Plan
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — In October, Mayor Daniel Rodrick secured approval from the Township Council to allocate some unspent federal COVID-19 relief funds to house homeless residents currently living in wooded encampments…
Homeless man charged with murder in fatal subway stabbing at Coney Island station
NEW YORK — A homeless man has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of a Bronx resident at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue subway station last month, the…
Man, 22, charged with killing of homeless man in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A 27-year-old man died after being shot in a Woodbridge commuter lot on Thursday night, and a 22-year-old Vienna man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, according to the…
Toms River Closes Homeless Camps – Secures Out-of-Town Housing
Toms River’s wooded homeless camps are set to close as Mayor Daniel Rodrick received approval from the Township Council to use unallocated American Rescue Plan funds for temporary hotel housing for those…
Homeless Woman Charged for Attacking Priest Drinking Coffee With Knife Outside Florida Market
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — A woman has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and felony battery following a violent incident that left one man hospitalized with a stab wound,…
Atlantic City Homeless Outreach Gets Early Start on Helping Those in Need
Atlantic City, NJ – Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, along with Atlantic City Police Department Outreach Officers and Jewish Family Services, conducted an early morning operation on the Boardwalk. The activity, which started…
Homeless Man Assaulted at NYC ShopRite Parking Lot in September Dies from Injuries
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 38-year-old man has died from injuries sustained during a violent assault last month in a Shop Rite supermarket parking lot, police said. The incident occurred on Sept. 18…
Toms River Mayor Says $9 Million Housing Fund Could be Used to Help Local Homeless Population
TOMS RIVER, NJ—Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick says the township has a $9 million affordable housing fund that can be used to help shelter and care for the town’s homeless residents, but…
Half Naked Homeless NYC Man with 51 Priors Arrested for Raping Woman Inside Subway Station
MANHATTAN, NY — A homeless man with a lengthy criminal history is accused of attempting to rape a 21-year-old woman inside the 116th Street – Columbia University subway station late Wednesday night.…
Homeless man indicted for deadly beating of Bronx resident sleeping on sidewalk
BRONX, N.Y. — A man has been indicted for second-degree murder in connection with the death of a Bronx resident who was attacked while sleeping on the sidewalk, the Bronx District Attorney…
Fugitive Suspect Arrested After Homeless Man Shot on Ohio State Campus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A suspect has been arrested following a shooting that occurred on Ohio State University’s Columbus campus Monday night, according to authorities. The incident took place at approximately 8:30 p.m.…