State Ethics Commission Launches Investigation into Shade Tree Ordinance Vetoed by Mayor but Allegedly Approved by Township Anyway
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Consumer Affairs is actively investigating nearly $200,000 in potentially fraudulently contracted services under the guise of a falsified ordinance, according to documents on…
Overnight shed fire in Beachwood under investigation, no injuries reported
BEACHWOOD, N.J. — A shed fire broke out just after midnight Monday in the rear yard of a residence on the 700 block of Forecastle Avenue, according to the Beachwood Volunteer Fire…
Eight arrested in Newark narcotics bust following year-long investigation
NEWARK, N.J. — Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr., announced the arrests of eight individuals on June 19 following a year-long investigation into narcotics distribution by the department’s Criminal Intelligence Unit.…
Fatal shooting on I-70 in Frederick County under investigation by Maryland State Police
MOUNT AIRY, MD — The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Saturday night on Interstate 70 in Frederick County. The victim has been identified as…
Senior Prank at New Jersey High School Ends with Closure and Criminal Investigation
SOUTH RIVER, NJ — South River Police are investigating an incident involving high school students who broke into South River High School and defaced school property outside of school hours on Thursday.…
Paterson teens charged in Lodi carjacking after months-long investigation
LODI, N.J. — Authorities have arrested an 18-year-old Paterson man and a 17-year-old juvenile from Passaic County in connection with a March carjacking incident in Lodi, officials announced Wednesday. According to Bergen…
Fatal Crash in Milton Under Investigation by Delaware State Police
MILTON, DE — Delaware State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of a 74-year-old woman from Ellendale. The incident occurred at approximately 4:32 p.m. on Friday when…
Six arrested in connection to 2023 downtown Linden shooting following two-year investigation
LINDEN, N.J. – Four men and two juveniles have been arrested in connection with a 2023 downtown Linden shooting, concluding a two-year investigation that uncovered efforts by the suspects to conceal their…
Brick Township detective completes advanced crime scene investigation training
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Brick Township Police Department has announced that Detective Brian Foley has graduated from the New Jersey State Police Crime Scene Investigation Course. The department shared the news…
Virginia man charged in smuggling of Honduran minor after ICE investigation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A Virginia resident was arrested Sunday on federal charges of conspiracy to transport an illegal alien after authorities say he arranged and funded the smuggling of a 17-year-old unaccompanied…
Two dead after house fire in Joppa under investigation
JOPPA, MD — The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a double fatal fire that occurred Thursday morning in Harford County. Emergency crews were dispatched around 8:10 a.m. to a residence…
New York City detectives seek three wanted in connection with homicide investigation
NEW YORK, NY — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying three males sought in connection with an active investigation. All three individuals were last seen wearing distinctive clothing and…
Fatal stabbing in Toms River under active investigation
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred early Friday morning on Adams Avenue in Toms River, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley…
North Plainfield police seek public’s help in vehicle burglary investigation
The North Plainfield Police Department is investigating a motor vehicle burglary that occurred in the early hours of May 1 on the 200 block of Belmont Avenue, officials announced Monday. According to…
One arrested, one wanted in Montgomery Village homicide investigation
MONTGOMERY VILLAGE, MD — A man is in custody and another remains at large following a fatal shooting that took place on Brookridge Court in Montgomery Village on Saturday, April 26. Demari…
Loaded gun found in bookbag at Wise High School prompts police investigation
UPPER MARLBORO, MD — A loaded firearm was recovered at Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School in Prince George’s County on Thursday afternoon, prompting a police investigation and pending criminal charges…
Pedestrians struck in serious Newark crash; Main Street closed for investigation
NEWARK, DEL. — Newark Police are investigating a serious crash involving pedestrians that occurred Tuesday near East Main Street and Haines Street, prompting a major road closure and traffic disruptions in the…
Two violent attacks under investigation in Glen Burnie and Gambrills
GLEN BURNIE, MD — Authorities are investigating two separate violent incidents that left two men hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, officials announced Monday. In the early hours of April 28, 2025, Northern District…
Man shot dead outside Maryland apartment as police launch investigation
CRISFIELD, MD — Maryland State Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old man on Friday evening in Somerset County, authorities said. The victim, identified as Evan Neal of Crisfield, was…
Violent threats and slurs at 6th and H streets spark hate crime investigation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Authorities are searching for a suspect accused of making violent threats and using homophobic slurs against two individuals last month at a Northwest D.C. intersection. The incident occurred Thursday,…
‘She’s alive’: Woman believed cremated in New York turns up in Michigan, sparking investigation
ROCHESTER, NY — A 31-year-old woman believed to have died from a drug overdose and whose remains were cremated and shared among family members has turned up alive in another state —…
Tragic mobile home fire in Earleville leaves one dead, investigation underway
CECIL COUNTY, MD — Authorities are investigating a fatal mobile home fire that broke out late Wednesday night in Earleville, claiming the life of one resident, according to the Maryland State Fire…
Police release photo of suspect in Parkview Avenue stabbing investigation
BALTIMORE, MD — A reward of up to $2,000 is being offered for information that leads to felony charges and an arrest in connection with an aggravated assault by cutting that occurred…
Body discovered in Chesapeake pond sparks police investigation
CHESAPEAKE, VA — A body was found in a pond near the intersection of Woodlake Drive and Sentinel Drive on Sunday afternoon, prompting an active investigation by the Chesapeake Police Department. Police…
Arson investigation launched after fire at Pennsylvania governor’s mansion
HARRISBURG, PA — An early-morning fire Sunday at the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence forced Governor Josh Shapiro and his family to evacuate as state police launched an arson investigation into the blaze that…
New Jersey AG dismisses federal investigation as political telling U.S. attorney to do her job
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matt Platkin are fiercely defending the state’s immigration enforcement policies and denouncing a newly launched federal investigation, calling it a politically…
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