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SEAFORD, Del. — Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred late Thursday night in Seaford, where gunfire struck a home and a vehicle, officials said. Troopers responded to…
I’m sick of it. You’re probably sick of it too. For years, Governor Phil Murphy and his Democratic cronies in Trenton have been wagging their fingers at us, telling us…
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State Department Employee Arrested for Alleged Information Conspiracy
**Washington, D.C.** – Michael Charles Schena, a 42-year-old resident of Alexandria, Virginia, has been arrested on charges linked to an alleged conspiracy involving national defense information.
Court documents reveal Schena worked for the U.S. Department of State at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., holding a top secret security clearance. Starting around April 2022, he purportedly shared unauthorized information with individuals met online, receiving payments in return. On February 27, he supposedly used a cellphone to photograph documents labeled “SECRET” from his classified computer monitor and subsequently returned home, where his cellphone was confiscated.
Facing charges of conspiracy to gather, transmit, or lose national defense information, Schena could receive a prison sentence of up to 10 years. A federal district court judge will decide the sentence, taking into account the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other factors.
The investigation was conducted by the FBI’s Washington Field Office with support from the FBI Richmond Field Office and other agencies. The case is prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Michael Ben’Ary and Gavin R. Tisdale, alongside Trial Attorney Maria Fedor from the National Security Division.
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents pay the highest taxes in the country, according to a new WalletHub study that confirms what many in the state have long suspected. The…
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Liberty High School cheerleading team secured the state championship title on February 23, 2025, while also earning the prestigious Sportsmanship Award. A week later, the…
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WOOSTER, Ohio — Several Ohio Lottery players are celebrating major wins after hitting big prizes on scratch-off tickets, with winners in Wooster, Mount Vernon, Cincinnati, and Aberdeen. A lucky player…
Delaware State Police Apprehend Suspect in January Tobacco Store Robbery
**Newark, DE** – Delaware State Police have detained Unique Priestley, 26, of Newark, in connection with an armed robbery in January at the Four Seasons Tobacco Outlet.
On January 25 at approximately 10:35 a.m., authorities responded to the scene located at 638 Plaza Drive. A suspect, described as a black male, entered the establishment, confronted an employee with a knife, and took tobacco products. Before fleeing, the suspect physically struck the employee, though no injuries were reported.
The criminal investigation by Troop 2 Detectives led to the identification of Priestley as the offender. A warrant was subsequently issued for his arrest.
Detectives located and arrested Priestley Monday without incident. He was transported to Troop 2 and arraigned on a charge of Robbery 1st Degree. Priestley is currently held at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $35,000 cash bond.
RICHMOND, Va. — Governor Glenn Youngkin signed Executive Order 47 on Thursday, directing Virginia State Police and the Department of Corrections to assist in federal immigration enforcement efforts through Section…
State Grand Jury Decision on Fatal Accident Involving NJ Trooper
**TRENTON, NJ** — A state grand jury has voted against filing criminal charges in the case of Raul L. Diaz, a 59-year-old cyclist from Long Valley, New Jersey. The incident involved a collision with a New Jersey State Police officer on February 5 just after 6:00 a.m. in Hackettstown.
The Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) conducted an investigation, presenting findings to a grand jury in line with the Independent Prosecutor Directive of 2019. Evidence reviewed included surveillance and body-worn camera footage, radio transmissions, a crash report, photographs, and autopsy results. On February 24, the grand jury decided not to indict NJSP Sergeant First Class Kesene Grier.
According to the investigation, Sergeant Grier was driving an unmarked state police SUV and collided with Diaz on an electric bike at the intersection of Willow Grove Street and Brook Hollow Drive. The collision occurred when Diaz applied the brakes abruptly, causing him to overturn and be struck by Grier’s vehicle.
Following the crash, Sergeant Grier alerted dispatch and provided assistance to Diaz until emergency services arrived. Diaz was pronounced dead at Hackett
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Delaware State Police Investigate Road Rage Shooting Incident
**NEW CASTLE, DE** – Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident related to road rage that occurred Sunday morning in New Castle. On March 2, around 9:41 a.m., troopers responded to reports of shots fired on North Dupont Highway near Fairview Avenue.
Preliminary investigations revealed the incident involved a BMW SUV and an unidentified sedan. During the altercation, a suspect in the front passenger seat of the sedan discharged a firearm at the BMW driver, a 35-year-old Delaware man. The gunfire did not hit the BMW or its driver. After the shots, the suspect’s vehicle fled south on North Dupont Highway.
Authorities describe the suspect as a masked black male wearing dark-colored clothing. There is no further information regarding the suspect or the vehicle.
Detectives from Troop 2 Criminal Investigations continue to investigate the shooting. They encourage anyone with information to contact Detective G. Rash at 302-365-8428 or provide information through the Delaware State Police’s Facebook page or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333. Additionally, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit is available to assist victims or witnesses of
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – A Pennsylvania State Police trooper has been charged with witness intimidation after allegedly attempting to prevent cooperation in a child abuse investigation, authorities announced Tuesday. Christopher S.…
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LINCOLN, Del. – Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Friday night in Lincoln, where multiple gunshots struck two vehicles, including one occupied by two people. Troopers responded…
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SALEM, N.J. – Four defendants have pleaded guilty in connection with events surrounding the 2020 shooting of a New Jersey State Police detective at a Salem County mobile home park,…