Hikers lost in Dover Forge leads to police response with drones and ATVs down the shore
Berkeley Township, NJ – A pair of hikers lost for hours in the dense woods of Dover Forge were safely guided out Saturday afternoon after a high-tech search involving drones and all-terrain…
Truck fire on Route 1 shuts down traffic, sparks hazmat response in Linden
LINDEN, N.J. — A box truck carrying hazardous materials erupted in flames Saturday morning on Route 1, prompting full highway closures, a business evacuation, and a multi-agency hazardous materials response, officials said.…
Lakewood police deploy high-tech drone to improve emergency response
LAKEWOOD, NJ — The Lakewood Police Department has launched a new advanced drone program aimed at enhancing public safety and accelerating emergency response times, officials announced at a soft launch this week…
Ocean County to vote today on $16M in capital pet projects with no funds for homelessness response they created
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is set to vote today on over $16 million in capital improvement ordinances, funding a range of infrastructure projects across the county.…
Atlantic City Emergency Response Team activated three times in one week, three arrests made
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The Atlantic City Police Department’s Emergency Response Team — including SWAT, Bomb Squad, and Crisis Negotiators — was activated three times in the past week in connection with…
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. Officers with the Myrtle Beach Police Department…
NRP flood response transitions in Western Maryland as recovery begins
WESTERNPORT, Md. — The Maryland Natural Resources Police announced Saturday that their emergency operations in response to historic flooding in Western Maryland have ended, though support efforts continue in affected areas of…
Audubon house fire draws regional response
CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Ladder 1324 from the Cherry Hill Fire Department has been dispatched and is currently operating at the scene of a house fire in nearby Audubon, according to a…
Power back on after massive New Jersey wildfire as utility crews praised for swift response
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — All power has been restored to customers affected by the Jones Road Wildfire, one of New Jersey’s largest blazes in two decades, according to an update from Jersey…
Heavy police presence near Cape May Zoo as child abduction response operation ongoing
MIDDLE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A large-scale law enforcement training exercise will take place Thursday in Cape May County, prompting a significant police presence near the Cape May County Park & Zoo. The…
Hundreds of teens swarm Fort Lauderdale beach, triggering police response and brief shutdown
Key Points: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — A crowd of nearly 400 people, mostly juveniles, descended on Fort Lauderdale Beach Thursday night, prompting a rapid police deployment and the temporary closure of a…
Paterson man charged with assaulting EMTs during emergency response
PATERSON, N.J. — A Paterson man has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault after allegedly attacking two emergency medical technicians from the Paterson Fire Department, authorities announced Wednesday. Darian Jackson, Jr.,…
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…
Social media content creator arrested for allegedly setting fire to film firefighter response
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. — A Prince Frederick man who films emergency responses for social media content was arrested Friday after investigators determined he intentionally set fire to a vacant commercial building and…
Fact Check: Sheryl Crow Probably Did Not Sell Her Telsa In Response to Elon Musk and DOGE
A video circulating online showing singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow claiming to sell her Tesla in response to Elon Musk has sparked controversy and skepticism. In the clip, Crow expresses frustration with Musk, the…
Quick Police Response Leads to Arrest in Northeast D.C. Robbery
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A robbery suspect was arrested in Northeast D.C. on Sunday afternoon after two victims flagged down officers shortly after the crime occurred. The incident took place around 2:45 p.m.…
Calvert County deputy critically injured in vehicle collision during fire response
HUNTINGTOWN, Md. — A Calvert County sheriff’s deputy and an 87-year-old driver were critically injured in a vehicle collision Monday evening while the deputy was assisting with a fire response in Huntingtown.…
Murphy reflects on pandemic response, credits Trump for early cooperation, Gateway Tunnel project
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy reflected on his administration’s early response to the COVID-19 pandemic, acknowledging the Trump administration’s role in assisting New Jersey during the crisis while also highlighting areas…
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,…
Quick response by South Jersey cop leads to quick evacuation residents in early morning fire
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Gloucester Township police officer on routine patrol early Friday morning discovered a fire engulfing two townhome units and several vehicles, prompting a swift response that ensured the…
California Shooter Targeted Religious School Beacuse of U.S. Response in Palestine, Investigators Suspect
OROVILLE, Calif. — A gunman who critically wounded two kindergarten boys at a small religious school in Northern California on Wednesday used a fabricated story about enrolling a grandson to gain access…