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 found inside a portable toilet located in…
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 two juveniles in High Ridge Park, according…
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 of 911 calls to local emergency services.…
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…
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 search concluded without any weapons found at…
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. Police did not say what the slur…
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 New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and…
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, prompting an investigation by the NYPD’s Hate…
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 the Hoboken waterfront, according to the Hudson…
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 officials announced Sunday. Henderson County Emergency Management…
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 1400 block of Spring Road NW for…
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, officials said. Baltimore County police were called…
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 Police said Saturday. The collapse occurred as…
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 asking them to confirm whether they want…
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 snowstorm and Super Bowl weekend shopping, the…
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 are currently on the scene addressing the…
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 Helen Dorsey Way. Howard County Police responded…
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 significant police response on New Year’s Eve,…
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. Southeast District patrol officers were alerted to…
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 9 in Lower Manhattan within the 1st…
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 Department announced Thursday morning. Authorities have not…
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 Paxton to file an emergency motion seeking…
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 Services. Authorities quickly determined the threat mirrored…
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 and fire personnel responded to the 5900…
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 1000 block of Futrell Drive. The case…
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 the Scott’s Cove Recreation Area. Authorities conducted…
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