Four suspects nabbed after smoke shop and pawn shop break ins
OCEAN VIEW, DE – It was just after 1 a.m. when four masked suspects forced their way into Marley’s Smoke Shop on Atlantic Avenue, ransacking the business and taking cash and merchandise…
What’s that smell in Dover? Forest fires pushing smoke through region
DOVER, Del. — The Dover Police Department has issued a community alert regarding the smell of smoke across the city, attributing it to wildfires burning in the region. In a statement posted…
Smoke thief swipes $2K in cigs from Newark deli
NEWARK, NJ — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a burglary suspect who stole an estimated $2,000 worth of cigarettes during a break-in at a convenience store in Newark…
Two charged in raids on Wacky Tobaccy smoke shops in Monmouth County
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Two men were arrested Thursday following coordinated raids on Wacky Tobaccy retail stores in Wall Township and Asbury Park, where authorities say large quantities of illegal substances, cash,…
Winning lottery ticket sold at smoke shop in Massapequa
Massapequa, NY — A TAKE 5 lottery player is holding a ticket worth $17,175.50 after hitting the top prize in Sunday’s midday drawing, with the winning ticket sold at a local smoke…
Vatican white smoke reveals American as next pope
Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost elected first American pope in historic Vatican vote VATICAN CITY — In a historic and unexpected decision, Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago has been elected pope, becoming the…
Connecticut Smoke Shop sells half-million dollar lottery ticket
Patrick G. of Greenwich has won a $500,000 top prize playing the Connecticut Lottery’s $500,000 Cashword scratch-off game, lottery officials confirmed Monday. The winning ticket was purchased at Byram Smoke Shop in…
Knife-wielding suspect robs Gold Smoke store in Glen Burnie, flees out back door
Anne Arundel County Police are searching for a suspect who robbed a smoke shop at knifepoint Saturday afternoon in Glen Burnie. The suspect fled the scene with merchandise before officers arrived. At…
Smoke chokes Ocean County as Jones Road wildfire continues to burn
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — A persistent smoke advisory remains in effect for parts of Ocean County as the Jones Road Wildfire, first reported Tuesday, continues to send smoke across Lacey and Ocean…
Bronx butcher shop and Smithtown smoke store split lottery jackpot
NEW YORK — Two lucky TAKE 5 players each won $9,787.50 after purchasing top-prize tickets in different parts of the state for the April 18 midday drawing. One of the winning tickets…
Yonkers police crack down on illegal smoke shops, seize $500K in illicit goods
YONKERS, N.Y. — Authorities in Yonkers have ramped up enforcement against unlicensed smoke shops, issuing over 100 summonses and seizing more than $500,000 in illegal marijuana and related products, the Yonkers Police…
Three Bronx men indicted in Tremont Avenue gunfight after smoke shop dispute
BRONX, N.Y. — Three men have been indicted on attempted murder and multiple weapons charges after a verbal altercation inside a Bronx smoke shop escalated into a shootout across a busy Mt.…
Tobacco thieves hit Richmond store in $2,000 smoke shop heist
RICHMOND, VA — Richmond Police are searching for two individuals caught on surveillance camera during an early morning burglary at a business on West Cary Street that resulted in the theft of…
Hey New Jersey, Spring Ahead This Weekend: Don’t Forget Your Clocks and Smoke Alarms!
Hey everyone! Just a quick heads-up—this weekend, it’s time to “spring forward” as Daylight Saving Time begins. On Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 2:00 AM, set your clocks ahead one hour. It’s…
Man arrested after shoplifting turns violent at Newark smoke shop
NEWARK, Del. — A Newark man was arrested after a shoplifting incident at a local smoke shop escalated into a robbery when he allegedly assaulted an employee while attempting to flee with…
Delaware State Police investigating armed robbery at Newark smoke shop
NEWARK, Del. — Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Saturday morning at the Four Seasons Tobacco Outlet on Plaza Drive. At approximately 10:35 a.m., an unidentified man entered…
Fierce house fire in DC leaves six displaced as crews fight heavy flames and smoke
WASHINGTON, DC — A Tuesday afternoon blaze in Northwest D.C. forced six residents out of their home as firefighters worked to contain the flames that spread to a neighboring property. Crews responded…
Manchester police seek help identifying suspect in smoke shop burglary
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect caught on surveillance footage during a burglary at the Te-Amo Smoke Shop in Crestwood Village earlier this…
Utica police arrest suspect in Purple Haze Smoke Shop shooting
UTICA, N.Y. — A 41-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting earlier this month at the Purple Haze Smoke Shop on South Street, the Utica Police Department…
Smoke alarms save two families in Maryland fires, officials say
KITZMILLER, MD — Two families escaped unharmed from fires in their homes thanks to smoke alarms installed as part of Maryland’s Community Risk Reduction initiative, the Office of the State Fire Marshal…
Chester County Weed Operation Up In Smoke After Police Seize 180 Pounds of Marijuana
WEST WHITELAND TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Two Exton residents have been arrested in connection to a drug trafficking operation that authorities say involved over 180 pounds of marijuana and multiple firearms. Christian Sholly,…
Jackson Wildfire Smoke Sets Off Home Carbon Monoxide Alarms, Fire Dept. Responds
JACKSON, N.J. — Smoke from the Shotgun wildfire kept close to the ground overnight, spurred by cold air and shifting winds, leading to a surge in carbon monoxide detector activations in homes…
Wildfire Blankets Jackson in Low-Lying Smoke and Haze on Friday Morning
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Firefighters have achieved significant progress in battling a wildfire that has burned 350 acres within the Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area, officials reported on Wednesday. The blaze, which…
Camden County Wildfire Creating Smoke Conditions Across the State
WATERFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 45-acre wildfire burning in Wharton State Forest has reached 90% containment as of Tuesday morning, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. Residents as far as…
Cherry Hill fire officials warn of smoke from brush fires, urge residents to follow statewide fire ban
CHERRY HILL, N.J. — The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is actively working to contain several brush fires across Camden and Burlington Counties, according to the Cherry Hill Fire Department. Residents in…
Daylight saving time ends this weekend, prompting safety reminder to check smoke alarms
NEW YORK — This weekend marks the end of Daylight Saving Time, with clocks set to turn back one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday. As households prepare to adjust their clocks,…
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