Garage blaze prompts second alarm in Toms River, no injuries reported
Firefighters responded to a structure fire Tuesday afternoon on Seaton Road in Toms River, where heavy smoke and flames were reported coming from a single-story …
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Body found in port-a-potty at Lakewood downtown square prompts police investigation
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A dead body was discovered inside a port-a-potty in downtown Lakewood, prompting an active police investigation, officials confirmed Tuesday. The body was …
Vlack bear spotted in Myrtle Beach tree prompts police response
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Police and wildlife officials responded early Sunday to reports of a small black bear seen in the heart of Myrtle Beach. …
Bomb threat at New Jersey Catholic Church prompts evacuation
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ — A reported bomb threat at St. Al’s Church and its adjacent school on Monday led to a full evacuation of the …
Vehicle explosion near Stamford school prompts chase, ends with arrest of two juveniles
STAMFORD, Conn. — A vehicle explosion behind Stillmeadow Elementary School on Friday afternoon triggered a city-wide police response and pursuit, ending with the arrest of …
Earthquake near Oak Ridge shakes western North Carolina, prompts surge in 911 calls
FRANKLIN, N.C. — A magnitude 4.1 earthquake centered near Oak Ridge, Tennessee, was felt across much of western North Carolina early Saturday, prompting a wave …
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 …
Fake gun prompts lockdown at Hillside High; no threat found, police say
HILLSIDE, N.J. — Hillside High School was placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon after police responded to a report of a possible firearm on campus. The …
Racial slur spray-painted on Hillside street prompts criminal mischief investigation
HILLSIDE, N.J. — Hillside Police are investigating a bias-related incident after a racial epithet was spray-painted in the middle of a residential street Saturday afternoon. …
Sewerage Leak Prompts Water Ban in Asbury Park
ASBURY PARK, NJ — A sewerage leak originating in Asbury Park has been reported in Deal Lake, prompting warnings from surrounding municipalities. Officials notified the …
Noose hung from Queens water tower prompts NYPD hate crime probe
QUEENS, N.Y. — Two unidentified men are being sought by police after allegedly hanging a noose from a water tower on Northern Boulevard Tuesday night, …
Body recovered from Hudson River in Hoboken prompts park closures
HOBOKEN, NJ — Authorities recovered the body of a man from the Hudson River on Sunday, leading to the temporary closure of two parks along …
Wildfire threat prompts voluntary evacuations in Henderson County
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — Residents in parts of Henderson County are being urged to evacuate voluntarily as nearby wildfires continue to spread in Polk County, local …
A robbery spree on Spring road prompts police investigation
Washington, D.C. — Authorities are searching for a suspect following a robbery Tuesday night in Northwest Washington. At approximately 8:10 p.m., officers responded to the …
Shooting near Lansdowne High School prompts lockdown, police response
BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. — A reported shooting near Lansdowne High School on Tuesday afternoon prompted a police response and a temporary lockdown of the school, …
Partial collapse at former Cheswick Power Station prompts safety assessment
SPRINGDALE, PA — Engineers are assessing structural stability at the former Cheswick Power Station after approximately half of the building collapsed during demolition, Allegheny County …
Facebook prompts nonbinary, LGBT, trans users to confirm gender selection in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ . — Facebook is notifying nonbinary and transgender users in certain states, including New Jersey, about new privacy protections for gender identity and …
Heavy traffic prompts intermittent closures on Stew Leonard Drive in Yonkers
YONKERS, N.Y. — Authorities have implemented a traffic diversion on Stew Leonard Drive due to an unusually high volume of vehicles ahead of an incoming …
Gas leak prompts road closure in Ocean Township
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Wickapecko Drive has been closed between Corlies Avenue and Raymere Avenue due to an active gas leak, authorities announced Tuesday. Crews …
Man found shot to death inside vehicle in Columbia prompts investigation
COLUMBIA, MD — A deadly shooting in Columbia is under investigation after a man was discovered fatally shot inside a vehicle late Tuesday night on …
Westernport woman charged after false hostage report prompts large police response
WESTERNPORT, Md. — A Westernport woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly making a false report about a juvenile being held at gunpoint, prompting a …
Gunshot victim in Baltimore prompts hunt for crime scene
BALTIMORE, Md. — A man walked into a local hospital Thursday morning with a gunshot wound, prompting an investigation into a shooting in Southeast Baltimore. …
Man found dead in Lower Manhattan prompts NYPD investigation
NEW YORK, NY — The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in gathering information about a man found dead on November …
Chemical spill shuts down ramp in Alexandria, prompts detour
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The ramp from South Van Dorn Street onto eastbound Duke Street has been temporarily closed following a chemical spill, the Alexandria Police …
Paper shredding truck outside DOJ prompts emergency court motion from Texas attorney general
WASHINGTON — A paper shredding truck parked outside the Department of Justice headquarters has sparked allegations of potential document destruction, leading Texas Attorney General Ken …
Bomb threat prompts evacuation at Chester County Government Services Center, voting temporarily redirected
WEST CHESTER, Pa. — The Chester County Government Services Center was evacuated Tuesday evening following a bomb threat sent via email to Chester County Voter …
Body discovered in burning vehicle prompts death investigation in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, Md. — A death investigation is underway in Northwest Baltimore after a body was found inside a burning vehicle on Bonnie View Drive. Police …
Gunfire Incident Prompts Investigation in Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach, SC – On Wednesday at approximately 4 p.m., officers from the Myrtle Beach Police Department responded to a reported weapons discharge in the …
Clothing Found at Rocky Gorge Reservoir Prompts Possible Missing Person Investigation
COLUMBIA, Md. — The Howard County Police Department is investigating a suspicious circumstance at Rocky Gorge Reservoir, where clothing was discovered near the water in …
ATV Rider Arrested After Gas Leak Prompts Neighborhood Evacuation in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A neighborhood in Atlantic City was evacuated on the evening of August 26, 2024, after an ATV rider struck a gas …
Early Morning Burglary in D.C. Prompts Police Manhunt
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A business in Northeast Washington was burglarized early Saturday morning, prompting a public appeal for help in identifying the suspect. The incident …
Stabbing Incident in Stafford County Mobile Home Park Prompts Police Manhunt
STAFFORD, Va., Tuesday — Authorities in Stafford County are conducting an intensive search for a suspect involved in a stabbing incident earlier today in the …
Explosion in Bel Air Prompts Safety Warnings from Harford County Sheriff’s Office
BEL AIR, MD—An explosion occurred today in the 2300 block of Arthur Woods Drive, prompting an immediate response from local deputies and fire services. The …
Coyote Sighting in South Hackensack Prompts Police Warning
SOUTH HACKENSACK, NJ – Authorities in South Hackensack have issued a warning following a coyote sighting on Tuesday. The animal was spotted around 1:52 PM …
ShotSpotter Alert Prompts Investigation of Shooting in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, Md. — On Saturday evening, officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the 1600 block of North Monroe Street, discovering a 27-year-old man with …
Shooting in D.C. Prompts Police Search for Two Suspects
WASHINGTON, DC — A shooting in the 300 block of P Street in Southwest D.C., just before 11 p.m. last night, has led to a …
Shooting in Towson Prompts Police Investigation
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that occurred in Towson yesterday afternoon. Officers were dispatched to the 6800 block of Loch …
Retail Theft in D.C. Prompts Search for Suspects and Silver SUV
Washington, D.C. – Authorities are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying suspects and a vehicle involved in a retail theft in Northwest, D.C. On Saturday, …
Rise in Vehicle Thefts Prompts Reminder from Schenectady Police
Schenectady, NY – The Schenectady Police Department addresses a recent surge in thefts from parked vehicles in the city. While some incidents involve smashed windows …
Utility Work Prompts Road Closure in Lodi
Lodi, NJ – Utility work on Hancock St will lead to a road closure at Avenue F with no access to Trudy Dr. The work …
Anticipated Coastal Flooding Prompts Parking Recommendations in Brick Township
Brick Township, NJ – The Brick Township Police Department has issued a warning for minor coastal flooding expected from 8 PM tonight until 4 AM …
*Downed Utility Line Prompts 30-Minute Road Closure in Wall
Wall, NJ—Lakewood Rd between Algonkin Tr and Lenape Tr was closed for 30 minutes today due to a down utility line. The South Wall Fire …
Coyote Attacks on Dogs in Connecticut Prompts Police Advisory
WESTPORT, CT — The Westport Police Department has issued a coyote advisory following several recent attacks on dogs in the area. Thankfully, these attacks were …
Dog Found Dead in Cage Prompts Animal Abuse Investigation in Forks Township
FORKS – Police in Forks Township are currently investigating after a dog was discovered deceased in a cage over the weekend. Following an animal complaint, …
Solar Eclipse Prompts School Closures, State of Emergency, Anticipation of Bizarre Behavior
TRENTON, NJ – If you haven’t heard, there’s a solar eclipse today, and by all accounts, strange things usually happen during an eclipse. In ancient …
Spike in Kia Vehicle Thefts Across Schenectady Prompts Police Warning
SCHENECTADY, NY — The Schenectady Police Department has issued an alert following a series of Kia vehicle thefts within the city. Between February 28 and …
Dead Body in New York Reservoir Prompts Drinking Water Warning, School Closure
Boil Water Advisory Issued in Rochester Following Discovery of Body in Reservoir Last Week ROCHESTER, NY — A grim discovery was made Tuesday morning at …
New York City Subway Crime Prompts Deployment of National Guard by Governor Hochul
Kathy Hochul Defends Sending National Guard Into NYC Subways, Says Move Was Made To Address ‘High Level Of Anxiety’ Harold Hutchison on March 8, 2024 …
Russian capture of Avdiivka prompts departure of elderly in nearby towns
By Vitalii Hnidyi SELYDOVE, Ukraine (Reuters) – Russia’s capture of Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine has alarmed people in nearby towns and many are now leaving …
Late-Night Shooting in D.C. Prompts Police Search for Armed Suspects
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A shooting incident occurred shortly after 10 p.m. last night in the 5000 block of South Dakota Avenue in Northeast, Washington D.C. …