Time for some fireworks in Fort Lee: Food Trucks and DJ to Celebrate Independence Day
FORT LEE, N.J. — Fireworks will return to Fort Lee this summer as the borough hosts a community celebration on Tuesday, July 2, featuring live music, food trucks, and family-friendly activities. The…
Attorney General Investigates Deadly Police Shooting in Fort Lee
TRENTON, NJ – A police-involved shooting that resulted in the death of a woman in Fort Lee is currently under investigation by the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office. The incident occurred early…
Fort Lee Junior Police Academy Cadets Engage in Community Activities
Fort Lee, NJ – Day 6 of the Fort Lee Junior Police Academy was marked by various community engagements and physical activities for the cadets. The day began with stretching and light…
Two Arrested in Connection with Lee Home Invasion
Lee, MA — On June 25, at approximately 4 PM, Lee Police Department officers responded to a reported home invasion and armed robbery at a residence along the Main Street corridor. The…
Fort Lee Police Department Mourns the Loss of K9 Officer Ajax
FORT LEE, NJ – The Fort Lee Police Department has announced the passing of K9 Officer Ajax, who died on Friday, June 21. Ajax, a distinguished member of the police force from…
Death Investigation Underway for 12-Year-Old in Fort Lee
FORT LEE, NJ – A death investigation is currently active in Fort Lee after a 12-year-old child was found unresponsive earlier today. Authorities responded to a 911 call at a private residence…
Lee County Man Sentenced to 38 Years in Prison for Sexual Exploitation of Two Children
Montgomery, Alabama – Today, U.S. Attorney Sandra J. Stewart announced that Brandon Thomas Hart, 33, from Smiths Station, Alabama, was sentenced to 38 years in prison for sexually exploiting two children.…
‘Based Mike Lee’ Twitter Account Actually Run By Sen. Mike Lee
‘Based Mike Lee’ Twitter Account Actually Run By Sen. Mike Lee Laurel Duggan on August 10, 2022 Republican Utah Sen. Mike Lee is running a personal Twitter account by the handle @BasedMikeLee…
Co-Defendants Plead Guilty to Conspiracy Charges Related to 10-Kilo Meth Bust in Lee County, Georgia
ALBANY, Ga. – Three individuals involved in an illegal drug ring responsible for distributing approximately ten kilograms of methamphetamine in Southwest Georgia entered guilty pleas in federal court today. Matthew Bridges, 29,…
S.Korean PM to recommend presidential pardon for Samsung’s Lee
By Soo-hyang Choi SEOUL -South Korea’s prime minister said on Wednesday he would recommend to the president a pardon for Jay Y. Lee, vice chairman of the world’s biggest memory chip maker,…
10-Year-Old Sworn in as Fort Lee Police Chief for a Day
FORT LEE, NJ – On Friday, 10-year-old Miles Lee of Fort Lee was sworn in as “Chief for a Day” by Mayor Mark Sokolich and councilman Harvey Sohmer. Miles was provided a…
It’s Time For Some Black Bear Problems in Fort Lee
FORT LEE, NJ – There has been a black bear sighting in Fort Lee, and police are warning residents to use common sense and avoid it. The bear was seen inside the…
Samsung’s Lee discusses smooth supply of “essential” chip equipment with ASML’s Wennink
SEOUL – Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Jay Y. Lee met with ASML Holding NV CEO Peter Wennink on Tuesday to discuss cooperating over the adoption of high-end chip equipment, Samsung said on…
Lee County Man Sentenced to 90 Months for Methamphetamine, Gun Crimes
ABINGDON, Va. – A Jonesville, Virginia man, who was twice arrested in Lee County for possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, was sentenced last week to 7 ½ years in federal…
Lee County Drug Trafficker Sentenced To 25 Years In Federal Prison
Fort Myers – U.S. District Judge Thomas Barber today sentenced Jarvis Bernard Bowens (35, Lehigh Acres) to 25 years in federal prison for possessing with the intent to distribute 400 grams or…
USP Lee Inmate Sentenced to 188 Months for Attempted Murder of Fellow Inmate
ABINGDON, Va. – Moris Alexis Flores, 33, an inmate at United States Penitentiary Lee County (USP Lee), was sentenced yesterday to over 15 years in prison for conspiring to murder a fellow…
Two Lee County Men Indicted For Possessing And Selling Fraudulent Identification Documents
Fort Myers, Florida –United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the unsealing of indictments charging Daniel Aguilar-Roblero (40, Fort Myers) and Cornelio Perez Gonzalez Arellano (29, Fort Myers) with possessing counterfeit immigration…
Center for Breakthrough Medicines Appoints John Lee, Ph.D. as Vice President, Head of Cell Therapy
“We have an opportunity to become a global leader in cell therapy,” John Lee, Ph.D. Tweet this “I am excited to lead cell therapy at CBM and for the opportunity to cure…
Lee Mardis Jr., 24, shot and killed in Columbus
Columbus, OH – On February 5, 2022, at 8:05 pm, officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Gilbert St. on the report of a shooting. Officers arrived at the scene and…
Lee County Sheriff’s Office says man found dead in Lehigh Acres was murdered
LEE COUNTY, FL – On Friday, February 4, 2022, at approximately 7:50 A.M. deputies responded to the 800 block of Cervantes Street in Lehigh Acres in reference to a suspicious call. Upon…
Arsonist charged for Tuesday fire at Fort Lee high rise apartment building
Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Jay U. Freedman of 1265 15th Street, Apt. 8C, Fort Lee, NJ on a charge of Causing or Risking Widespread Injury or Damage.…
Colon, Ruiz found guilty in 2020 Lee Count murder
LEE COUNTy, FL – On February 19, 2020, detectives with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit responded to Woodward Court and Beth Stacey Boulevard in Lehigh Acres where they located…
Wise Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Traffic Methamphetamine from Atlanta, Georgia into Lee and Wise Counties
ABINGDON, Va. – A Wise, Virginia man was sentenced yesterday to 135 months in prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine. Justin Shane Cress, 33, pleaded guilty in October 2021 to one count…
Statement from Acting U.S. Attorney Nathaniel R. Mendell on Death of Gary Lee Sampson
“We are aware of the news that Gary Lee Sampson has died. Our thoughts are with the Rizzo, McCloskey and Whitney families today. Their resilience is extraordinary.” Making sure victims of federal…
Inmate and Visitor Plead Guilty to Introducing Buprenorphine at USP Lee
ABINGDON, Va. – An inmate at United States Penitentiary (USP) Lee in Jonesville, Virginia and his visitor pleaded guilty this week for their roles in introducing Buprenorphine into the prison. Deborah Townsend,…
USP Lee Inmate Sentenced for Possessing Weapon
ABINGDON, Va. – An inmate at United States Penitentiary (USP) Lee in Jonesville, Virginia was sentenced this week to 18 months in prison for possessing a weapon inside the prison. Inmate Marquell…
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