Top New Jersey state corrections official who sold job security for cash sentenced to prison
TRENTON, NJ – A former high-ranking official in the New Jersey Department of Corrections was sentenced Thursday to 46 months in federal prison for extorting an employee in exchange for helping secure…
Philadelphia man arrested after pointing gun at Atlantic City security guard
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A Philadelphia man was arrested and multiple weapons recovered after he allegedly pointed a firearm at a security guard during an altercation on the Atlantic City Boardwalk, police…
Creighton woman charged after handgun found at Pittsburgh airport security checkpoint
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — A 61-year-old Creighton woman is facing a felony charge after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers discovered a handgun in her purse at the main security checkpoint at Pittsburgh International…
Trump announces key cabinet picks, focusing on fiscal reform and national security to end week
President-elect Donald Trump on Friday unveiled several key appointments for his incoming administration, including Russell Vought as director of the Office of Management and Budget, Lori Chavez-DeRemer as secretary of Labor, and…
‘Set Up For Success’: Here’s Who Will Be Running Point For Trump On National Security
President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for top slots in the U.S. national security apparatus have garnered approval from a number of defense and foreign policy experts. Despite being elected less than two weeks ago,…
Armed Robbery Suspects Captured on Security Video in Newport News
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two men suspected of robbing a 7-Eleven early last Wednesday morning. The incident occurred on October 30 at around…
Self-Reported Millionaire Tim Walz Says His Elderly Mother Lives Paycheck to Paycheck on Social Security
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is catching heat from both sides of the political spectrum after a comment about his 90-year-old mother living paycheck to paycheck on Social Security sparked outrage. Despite his…
Heightened Security Announced Ahead of Rutgers Homecoming Football Game
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — The New Jersey State Police conducted a high-visibility security operation in the Rutgers University area on Thursday, ahead of the school’s homecoming game this weekend. The effort involved…
Rockland County District Attorney Collaborates with Homeland Security Leadership
Rockland County, NY – District Attorney Tom Walsh and Chief Assistant District Attorney Patrick Frawley convened with the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York team on Friday. The meeting included HSI Special…
Philadelphia woman charged with Social Security fraud after remains of victim found buried in concrete
PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia woman has been indicted on charges of Social Security fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft for allegedly concealing the death of a woman and stealing nearly $100,000…
Homeland Security Raids New York Smoke Shop
HAVERSTRAW, NY — Authorities from Rockland County, along with state and federal agencies, conducted a coordinated search warrant execution at a local smoke shop located at 48 Broadway in the Village of…
Security Footage Shows Suspects in D.C. Home Burglary
Washington, D.C.— Authorities are asking the community for help identifying suspects involved in a recent home burglary in Northwest D.C. In the early hours of Thursday, May 23, at approximately 1:34 a.m.,…
New Jersey Bill Seeks to Ban Facial Recognition Security by Businesses
Trenton, NJ – A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Legislature aims to regulate the use of biometric surveillance systems by business entities, prohibiting their use under specific conditions. The bill,…
Store Security Guard Arrested for Threatening Man With Gun in D.C.
WASHINGTON, DC – A store security guard has been arrested after allegedly threatening a man with a gun during a verbal dispute. The incident occurred inside a business on Sunday afternoon on…
Toms River Researcher Makes Breakthrough in AI Security Testing
UNION, NJ — Brendan Hannon, a recent graduate of Kean University, has developed a groundbreaking method to test the vulnerabilities of artificial intelligence, particularly in preventing misuse. The Toms River native focused…
Firearm Discovered at Pittsburgh Airport Security Checkpoint, Charges Filed
PITTSBURGH, PA – Charges have been filed against Scott Playford of Renfrew, PA, after a firearm was found in his backpack at Pittsburgh International Airport. The incident occurred at 2:29 PM on…
Biden Admin’s Watered Down Vetting Process For Chinese Illegal Immigrants Poses National Security Risk, Experts Warn
National security experts sounded the alarm over the Biden administration’s lax vetting process for Chinese illegal immigrants during a House hearing on Thursday. The House Homeland Security Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations,…
Former Bar Security Guard Sentenced to Life for Fatal Sucker Punch Attack
Columbus, OH – A bar security guard has been sentenced to life in prison for a sucker-punch attack that resulted in the death of a 37-year-old man outside an Ohio bar. Chrystian…
SOPDOC Miller Testifies at House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security FY 2025 Budget Hearing
Senior Official Performing the Duties of Commissioner Troy A. Miller delivered the following testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security FY 2025 Budget Hearing April 30: Chairman Amodei, Ranking Member Cuellar,…
Hartford Man Charged with Fraudulently Collecting Social Security, Unemployment, and Food Stamp Benefits
The indictment was returned on May 1, 2024, and Santiago was arrested today. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Thomas O. Farrish in Hartford, pleaded not guilty to the charges, and was…
Fatal Collision at White House Security Checkpoint
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Detectives from the D.C. Metro Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are currently investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred near the White House. The incident, which took place…