SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Members of the Schenectady Police Department and the City of Schenectady Mayor’s Office participated in the 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run this week in support of Special…
SOUTH RIVER, N.J. — Officers from the South River Police Department, joined by local school students, participated Friday in the 42nd annual Law Enforcement Torch Run to raise funds and…
BRICK, NJ — The Brick Township Police Department has added two new Special Law Enforcement Officers to its ranks following a swearing-in ceremony held earlier this week. Chief David Forrester…
MANCHESTER, N.J. — Three newly appointed Special Law Enforcement Class I Officers were sworn in during Monday’s Township Council meeting, marking the latest additions to Manchester Township’s public safety team…
BARNEGAT, NJ – April 5, 2025 – A troubling incident in a special education classroom has sparked an internal investigation within the Barnegat Township School District, leading to the administrative…
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DOVER, DE – The Delaware law enforcement community is grieving the sudden and unexpected passing of Senior Corporal Barry Wheatley, a respected officer and passionate community advocate who died Tuesday…
BRICK, N.J. — Four new Special Law Enforcement Officers (SLEO I) were sworn in during Tuesday night’s town council meeting, joining the Brick Township Police Department. Chief David Forrester and…
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Council has announced a special meeting for Thursday, January 30, after an error in the advertisement of the 2025 meeting schedule led to the…
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Former President Donald Trump announced the appointment of actors Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone as “Special Ambassadors” to Hollywood, aiming to revitalize the entertainment…
TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township of Jackson will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., at Jackson…
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Police Department announced the reintroduction of its K-9 unit and welcomed two new K-9 officers and Class II Special Police Officers during a ceremony at…
Teacher’s Aide Charged After Alleged Assault on Special Needs Student
**White Oak, PA** – A teacher’s aide has been charged following an incident at Francis McClure Elementary School in White Oak, according to the Allegheny County Police Department. The General Investigations Unit investigated a report alleging the aide assaulted a 5-year-old male student with special needs.
The investigation determined the incident happened on the playground on November 7 at around 11:45 a.m. Video footage shows the aide, identified as 53-year-old Amy Kevicki, grabbing the child by the neck and pushing him to the ground. Kevicki then ignored the child and walked towards the building. No injuries were reported.
After working with the district attorney’s office, detectives have charged Kevicki with misdemeanor simple assault, misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child, and summary harassment.
CHESHIRE, CT — A Connecticut teacher has resigned following backlash over a Snapchat video in which she appeared to threaten people who support former President Donald Trump. Annie Dunleavy, a…
**Incident at Sto-Rox Upper Elementary Leads to Charges**
**Pittsburgh, PA** – The Allegheny County Police have pressed charges against an adult paraprofessional following an incident at Sto-Rox Upper Elementary.
On Monday, the police department’s General Investigations Unit received a ChildLine report regarding a contractor. The contractor, employed at Sto-Rox Upper Elementary, allegedly struck a 10-year-old student with special needs.
The investigation revealed that the incident occurred on Thursday. Video evidence shows the student in the hallway when London Simmons, aged 31, allegedly opened a door into her, causing her to fall and break her glasses. Witnesses reportedly saw Simmons leave the scene without offering help, and the student suffered a minor eye injury.
After discussions with the district attorney’s office, charges were filed against Simmons. She faces endangering the welfare of a child and simple assault, both misdemeanors.
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River community is grieving the death of Special Law Enforcement Officer Ingrid Rivera-Zuniga, who passed away following a prolonged illness, township officials announced. Rivera-Zuniga,…
MILLS RIVER, N.C. — The town of Mills River has announced special hours for its Point of Distribution (POD) this weekend, as it continues to provide essential services to the…
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JACKSON, NJ – The federal government has carved out a piece of Jackson Township to give it some special attention when it comes to the U.S. Census. You might think…
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