Masked gunman shoots man for money, meal and phone in New Rochelle street hit
NEW ROCHELLE, NY – A 28-year-old man was shot and robbed late Monday night in New Rochelle during a violent encounter that left him hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the leg.…
Woman Paid Armed Robbers To Steal Phone at Gunpoint to Hide Her Infidelity
Four Arrested in Connection with Aggravated Robbery in Brownsville Brownsville, TX – Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of an aggravated robbery on June 25 at approximately 9:55 p.m. The…
Without Access to Shooter’s Phone, FBI Says Trump Assassin Acted Alone
Apple promises to fight order to unlock shooter’s phone In a recent statement, the FBI asserted that the individual who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump acted alone. However, this claim…
Warning Issued Over Police Impersonation Phone Scams in New Jersey
LINDEN, NJ – The Linden Police Department has issued a warning after several residents across various New Jersey municipalities reported receiving suspicious phone calls from individuals impersonating police officers. The fraudulent callers…
Atlantic City Police Arrest Two Suspects in Cell Phone Store Burglary
Atlantic City, NJ – The Atlantic City Police Department has arrested two men in connection with a burglary at a cell phone store on Atlantic Avenue. On July 5, 2024, at 6:41…
Battle Raging to Restore Free Phone Time to Illegal Migrants in New York
New York, NY — Human rights organizations in New York are calling for the reinstatement of a program that provided detained immigrants with 500 free phone minutes. The program was terminated by…
Emergency Phone Lines Down in Absecon and Galloway Due to Storm
ABSECON, NJ – The Absecon Police Department has announced that due to a storm, non-emergency phone lines covering Galloway, Absecon, and Mullica are currently out of order. Residents are advised that in…
Woman Using Cell Phone Charged for Deadly Crash That Killed Child and Mother of Seven
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced the arrest of Sorah Tyner, 37, of Toms River, following a devastating car crash in Jackson that resulted in two fatalities,…
D.C. Police Warn of Police Impersonator Phone Scam
Washington, D.C. – D.C. Police have issued a warning today about a phone scam targeting the public. Impersonating MPD officers, scammers have been contacting individuals, falsely claiming that warrants have been issued…
Phone and Internet Providers in New Jersey Could be Forced to Issue Refunds for Service Outages
Trenton, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature mandates telecommunications companies to provide prorated refunds for service outages exceeding 72 hours. Sponsored by Assemblyman Wayne P. DeAngelo (District…
Man Robbed at Gunpoint in the Bronx of Phone and Wallet
BRONX, NY—Authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying three males connected to an armed robbery that occurred in the early hours of Saturday, April 27. At around 3:40 AM, at the…
Allegany County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Fake Bail Phone Scam
Cumberland, MD – The Allegany County Sheriff’s Office alerts residents to fraudulent phone calls by scammers posing as law enforcement to extort money. Various iterations of this scam, happening locally and nationwide,…
61-Year-Old Man, Assaulted for His Phone on NYC Subway Train
NEW YORK, NY – An assault and attempted theft occurred on a northbound “W” train this Wednesday night. A 61-year-old man was attacked and his cellphone was temporarily stolen by an unidentified…
Luke Bryan Slips and Falls On Stage, Fan’s Phone Cited
VANCOUVER, BC – Country music star and “American Idol” judge Luke Bryan experienced an unexpected tumble onstage during his weekend concert in Vancouver after a fan threw a cell phone at him.…
Morris Township Police Warn of Phone Scam Involving Bitcoin Ransom
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ — Morris Township residents are being targeted by phone scammers posing as local sheriff’s officers, according to the Morris Township Police Department. These fraudsters are manipulating caller IDs to…
Phone Snatching Incident on Southbound “6” Train
NEW YORK, NY – A 51-year-old male was the victim of a robbery aboard a southbound “6” train near the Buhre Avenue subway station on Tuesday morning. At around 11:45 AM, two…
NYC Mobile Phone Store Employee Robbed While Perp Pointed Loaded Gun
NEW YORK, NY — An armed robbery occurred at a business on 3458 Boston Road on April 7, at 11:10 AM, where an assailant threatened an 18-year-old employee with a firearm. The…
Alert: Rise in Phone Scams Targeting Fair Lawn Residents According to Police
FAIR LAWN, NJ – The Fair Lawn Police Department is warning residents of a recent increase in phone scams, where fraudsters pose as reputable companies to extract money and personal information. Scammers…
Cherry Hill Police Warn of Impersonation Phone Scam
CHERRY HILL, NJ – The Cherry Hill Police Department has issued a warning to residents about a phone scam where callers impersonate local police officers. According to the department, this scam is…
Phone Snatching Incident on L Train in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, NY – Early Friday morning, a 36-year-old man fell victim to a phone snatching on a southbound L train at the Bedford Avenue station. Three unidentified assailants approached the man and…
New Jersey Wants to Give Inmates Free Taxpayer-Funded Phone and Internet Services
TRENTON, NJ – A groundbreaking bill is set to revolutionize communication for incarcerated individuals in New Jersey by mandating free access to telephone calls, video calls, and electronic mail. This initiative, applicable…