New Jersey State Police seek volunteers for domestic violence response team
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey State Police are calling for community volunteers to join the Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT), a program aimed at …
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Spooky Strides for Strength: 5K and Walk to Support Domestic Violence Awareness
WEST ORANGE, NJ – On Sunday, October 27, South Mountain Reservation will host the Spooky Strides for Strength: 5K & Walk Against Domestic Violence, offering …
Gun Violence Strikes Again as 26-Year-Old Shot in Baltimore
Baltimore, MD—A 26-year-old man was wounded in a shooting late Wednesday night in the 1700 block of Russell Street. Southern District patrol officers responded to …
Wilkes-Barre Man Arrested After Threatening Violence, Spewing Racial Slurs
Wilkes-Barre, PA – Authorities responded to an incident involving terroristic threats and disorderly conduct on North Wilkes-Barre Boulevard, Tuesday morning. The incident occurred at approximately …
Police Crack Down on Gun Violence with Arrest in Southwest D.C.
Washington, D.C. – A suspect has been arrested in connection with an assault involving a dangerous weapon that occurred in Southwest. On Sunday, September 22, …
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Commemorated in Lancaster County
Lancaster, PA – October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office is committed to addressing this crime. On Monday, Domestic …
Juvenile Charged With Making Threats of Mass Violence at Harford County School
ABERDEEN, Md. — A 14-year-old student at Aberdeen Middle School has been charged with making threats of mass violence after being linked to a bomb …
Harford County Sheriff’s Office Addresses School Violence Threats
Bel Air, MD – An investigation was launched early Wednesday morning following a threat circulated on Snapchat referencing a school shooting. Harford County deputies were …
Lifetime Achievement Award Presented to Officer D. Kelly for Support to Domestic Violence Victims
Baltimore, MD– During the Baltimore County Domestic Violence Conference on Friday, the committee honored Officer D. Kelly of the Baltimore County Police Department (#BCoPD) with …
Cumberland man arrested for making threats of mass violence
CUMBERLAND, Md. — A 61-year-old Cumberland man has been arrested and charged with making threats of mass violence, among other charges, following a disturbance on …
Monmouth County Launches New Domestic Violence Unit at Prosecutor’s Office
FREEHOLD, N.J. — The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO) has launched a specialized Domestic Violence Unit, focusing on investigating and prosecuting intimate partner violence, Prosecutor …
Chicago Businesses Are Boarding Up Ahead of Planned Violence, Turmoil Outside DNC Convention
As the Democratic National Convention (DNC) rolls into Chicago, the city’s business district is already looking like a fortress. Storefronts that typically showcase high-end fashion, …
Morning Recap of Philadelphia’s Overnight Violence and Crime
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A series of violent incidents occurred in Philadelphia across multiple districts early this morning. In the 19th District, a 49-year-old man was …
Brooklyn Gang Member Killed 13-Year-Old in Revenge Violence Spree
BROOKLYN, NY—A Brooklyn street gang member has been indicted for the murder of 13-year-old Troy Gill, who was fatally shot in Crown Heights earlier this …
Woman Who Killed Grieving NYC Mother of Gang Violence Victim Gets Probation
LONG ISLAND, NY—A New York woman, Annmarie Drago, 63, was sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to criminally negligent homicide for the death of Evelyn …
Maryland Man Charged for Threatening Mass Violence Released A Short Time Later
Hagerstown, MD—A Hagerstown resident was arrested and charged on Wednesday for making violent threats against the Motel 6 where he was staying. Michael Sean Hafer, …
Violence in Chicago: Two Dead and Several Injured in Weekend Shootings
CHICAGO, IL – A series of violent incidents rocked Chicago this weekend, resulting in two fatalities and multiple injuries. Victims’ ages span from 12 to …
Baltimore Police Seize Over 1,100 Guns in Ongoing Violence Reduction Effort
Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Police officers are intensifying their crackdown on violence within the city, seizing a significant number of weapons in recent operations. Among …
Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Leads Domestic Violence Training for Police Recruits
Egg Harbor Township, NJ – On Wednesday, July 3, recruits at the Atlantic County Police Academy received comprehensive training on domestic violence from Assistant Prosecutor …
New Jersey Assembly Advances “Mass Violence Care Fund” Bill
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Assembly Appropriations Committee has reported favorably on Assembly Bill No. 4409, with significant amendments. The bill, dated June 24, …
Ankle Monitoring Program for Domestic Violence Perps in Ocean County Approved
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Senate has approved a bill introduced by Senator Troy Singleton that aims to enhance the enforcement of domestic violence …
Utica Man Arrested for Domestic Violence and Violating Order of Protection
UTICA, NY — On June 14th, 2024, Utica Police responded to a reported domestic incident on the 800 block of South St. around 12:30 PM. …
Ocean County Could Be Test Bed for New Domestic Violence Ankle Monitor Program
TRENTON, NJ — Assemblywoman Carol A. Murphy of District 7 (Burlington) has introduced Bill A3731, which aims to establish a four-year pilot program in Ocean …
Philadelphia Pride Celebration Marred by Violence, Disruptions, and Fights
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A celebration of Pride in downtown Philadelphia turned tumultuous yesterday when a group identified as Queers 4 Palestine Philly interrupted the annual …
Eight Charged in North Philadelphia Violence Spree
Philadelphia, PA — District Attorney Larry Krasner, joined by Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel and members of the Gun Violence Task Force (GVTF) and the …
Eight Shot, Two Dead in Overnight Violence in Philadelphia
Eight Shot Overnight in Philadelphia: A Summary of Three Separate Incidents PHILADELPHIA, PA – A series of violent shootings occurred overnight in Philadelphia, leaving one …
Successful Gun Buyback Event Marks Start of National Gun Violence Awareness Month in New Rochelle
NEW ROCHELLE, NY — Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah and New Rochelle Police Department Commissioner Robert Gazzola recently held a community gun buyback …
Wild In The Streets: Overnight Violence and Traffic Fatalities Rock Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A series of violent incidents and a fatal traffic collision occurred across Philadelphia, with multiple shootings and a hit-and-run crash reported in …
Man Arrested for Domestic Violence Related Shooting in Spring City Resident
Spring City, PA – The Chester County District Attorney’s Office and the Spring City Police Department have announced the arrest of Daniel Montalto, Sr., 52, …
Philadelphia Gun Violence Unit Arrests Staw Purchaser in Illegal Trafficking Operation
Philadelphia, PA – On Monday, the Office of Attorney General’s Philadelphia Gun Violence Task Force announced the arrest of Richard Taylor, 37, for straw purchases …
New Jersey Based Cruises to This Caribbean Port Suspended Due to Violence
Royal Caribbean Extends Cancellation of Haiti Port Visits MIAMI, FL—Royal Caribbean has announced an extension of its suspension of ship arrivals at its private island …
Quick Thinking D.C. Violence Victim Sprays Gunmen With Gasoline
WASHINGTON, DC – Early Tuesday morning, an assault with a dangerous weapon occurred in the 300 block of Rhode Island Ave, NW. Third District officers …
Rensselaer County Man Faces Felony Domestic Violence Charges
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY – Preston Wido, 37, of Clifton Park, has been indicted on several charges including criminal contempt and criminal obstruction of breathing. The …
Rockville Teen Arrested for Threatening Mass Violence at Local School
GAITHERSBURG, MD—An 18-year-old high school student, Andrea Ye, also known as Alex Ye, from Rockville, has been charged with threats of mass violence following a …
Virginia panel documents history of violence by 6-year-old who shot teacher
By Steve Gorman (Reuters) – A 6-year-old boy who shot and wounded his teacher last year in Virginia had a history of violent outbursts in …
Man Arrested for Domestic Violence Assault in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A domestic violence incident resulted in the arrest of Jarred Harvey in Toms River after he allegedly caused physical harm to …
Trump is inciting political violence, says Biden campaign
By Nandita Bose WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign on Monday accused former President Donald Trump of stoking political violence after Trump …
New Jersey Gun Violence Down as Conceal Carry Permits Increase 3000%
Surge in New Jersey’s Concealed Carry Permits Amid Historic Low in Shootings TRENTON, NJ – A new report highlights a significant increase in concealed carry …
Baltimore Home Invaders Threatened Kidnapping, Violence, Demanded Money
Baltimore, MD — A reported home invasion in the Southwest District has led to an ongoing investigation by the Baltimore Police Department into a possible …
Haiti gang violence deaths surge in 2024, UN report says
By Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) -Gang violence in Haiti has killed over 1,500 people so far this year, including many children, while dozens have been …
Toms River Bar Known for Mob Violence and Drag Queens Facing Eviction
TOMS RIVER, NJ—When a new local business has problems and faces closure and eviction, it’s often a drag for the community, but on Thursday, when …
New Haven Teen Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Related to Gang Violence
NEW HAVEN, CT – Nyzaire Barnes, known as “Melo,” a 19-year-old resident of New Haven, has entered a guilty plea to a racketeering charge for …
Anne Arundel County Hosts Basketball Game to Combat Youth Gun Violence
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD – In a spirited display of community solidarity, the Anne Arundel County Police Department squared off against the Arundel County Fire …
Blue City School Asks Governor To Send In National Guard To Tame Student Violence, Drug Use
Blue City School Asks Governor To Send In National Guard To Tame Student Violence, Drug Use Harold Hutchison on February 19, 2024 Officials at a …
Surging cocaine violence has Uruguay clamoring for DEA help
By Gabriel Stargardter and Lucinda Elliott MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) – Uruguay’s main port received two cargo scanners sixteen years ago to detect drugs and other suspicious …
US peacekeepers ready to prevent violence in north Kosovo, commander says
By Fatos Bytyci LEPOSAVIC, Kosovo (Reuters) – U.S. peacekeeping troops in Kosovo are well equipped and stand ready to prevent violence in the country’s ethnically …
Czech Senate fails to ratify European treaty on violence against women
PRAGUE (Reuters) – Lawmakers in the Czech Republic’s upper house Senate narrowly voted against ratifying a decade-old international treaty aimed at preventing and combating violence …
Brazil’s Lula offers cooperation to Ecuador amid escalating violence
(Reuters) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday offered cooperation to his Ecuadorian counterpart Daniel Noboa to boost security amid escalating violence …
Atlantic County Launches Program to Swap Charges for Treatment in Effort to Curb Violence
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office announced a new initiative titled ‘Alternative Prosecution for Positive Outcomes’ on Friday. This program offers certain …
Multiple Arrests Made in Philadelphia Teen Violence Operation
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a series of recent arrests in the Philadelphia area. The arrests, involving young individuals, were the result …