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…
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 times, humans didn’t know how to react…
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 March 31, 2024, six Kia vehicles were…
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 a reservoir in western New York, leading…
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 Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York…
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. Authorities are actively searching for two suspects,…
Armed Carjacking in D.C. Prompts Police Search for Suspects
WASHINGTON D.C. – An armed carjacking incident is currently under investigation by the Washington D.C. Metro Police. It occurred in the 4300 block of South Capital Terrace in Southwest D.C. just after…
Hoax Shooting Call Prompts Lockdown at Naples High School
NAPLES, FL – A reported shooting at Naples High School this afternoon was declared a hoax after a thorough investigation by local law enforcement. The call, received at 1:38 p.m. by the…
Two-Alarm Basement Fire Prompts Evacuation at Linden Home
LINDEN, NJ – Emergency personnel responded to a structure fire in the 500 block of Maple Avenue at around 10:20 a.m. today. Firefighters found the blaze located in the basement of a…
Rise in “Bank Jugging” Incidents Prompts Warning from Sheriff’s Office
CUMBERLAND, MD — Allegany County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning concerning a surge in “Bank Jugging” robberies within and around the state. Victims, after withdrawing cash from banks or ATMs, are…
Large Police Search Prompts Shelter-in-Place at Secaucus Schools
SECAUCUS, NJ — A substantial police presence descended on the Laurel Hill area today to search for an individual requiring assistance. Local educational institutions, including Hi-Tech High School and Kiddie Academy, enacted…
Threat of Lithium Ion Battery Fires in Electric Vehicles Prompts Concern for Safety in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ – With the onslaught of electric vehicles hitting the highways across New Jersey, lawmakers say local firefighters and EMTs are not undertrained when it comes to responding to emergencies involving…
Rise in Distraction Thefts Prompts Warning from Barnegat Police
BARNEGAT, NJ – Barnegat Police have issued a warning about an uptick in distraction thefts taking place at neighboring shopping centers. These thefts are usually perpetrated by individuals known as “crime tourists,”…
Shooting Victim Walks into Dundalk Hospital, Prompts Investigation
DUNDALK, MD – An adult male with a gunshot wound to the lower body walked into a local hospital early this morning, prompting an investigation by the Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes…
Fatal Shooting of 15-year-old on SEPTA Bus Prompts Citywide Manhunt
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Last Wednesday, at about 10:51 pm, a fatal altercation took place on a SEPTA bus near 5200 Germantown Avenue. Randy Mills, a 15-year-old resident of West Sharpnack St, was…
Swatting incident prompts police response to Woodlake Apartments
WOODBURY CITY -On May 4, 2023, the Woodbury City Police Department responded to a critical incident at Woodlake Apartments that prompted a large police response. Upon arrival, it was quickly determined that…
Body Found In D.C. Prompts Investigation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington, D.C. Metro Police Department is investigating human remains discovered on Easter morning in Northeast D.C. Shortly before 8 am, First District officers arrived at the 800 Block…
Tragic Death of Inmate at Midtown South Precinct Prompts Investigation
NEW YORK, NY – A tragic incident occurred at the Midtown South Precinct on Saturday, when a 38-year-old male prisoner was found unconscious and unresponsive inside the cells. Police officers on duty…
Sharp increase in infant sleeping deaths in Baltimore prompts health warning
BALTIMORE, MD – Public health officials in Baltimore are concerned about a recent spike in sleep-related infant deaths throughout the city. Since December, 18 babies have died in their sleep in Baltimore.…
Hoax Shooting Call Prompts Lockdown at Erie High School
ERIE, PA – A series of hoax calls reporting a shooting at Erie High School prompted a swift response from the Erie Police Department and Erie’s Public Schools Police Department on Wednesday…
Alleged Anti-Semitic question on New York’s Reagants Exam prompts inquiry
Kate Anderson on February 3, 2023 NEW YORK, NY – New York state legislators sent a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul and Betty Rosa, the state’s commissioner of education, requested an investigation…