New Jersey lawmakers move to make political violence a hate crime in light of increasing mostly left-wing motivated violence
Steinhardt pushes bill to classify political violence as hate crime in New Jersey Bedminster, NJ – Senator Doug Steinhardt (R-23) unveiled plans to introduce sweeping legislation that would classify politically motivated violence…
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 Rodriguez, 50. The incident occurred in September…
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, 28, allegedly threatened to destroy the hotel…
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 53 years. The violence began on Friday…
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 the latest confiscations are multiple firearms recovered…
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 Joseph Remy and Forensic Nurse Examiner Coordinator…
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, 2024, proposes the creation of the “Mass…
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 restraining orders through electronic monitoring. This legislation,…
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. Upon their arrival, officers were met by…
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 County for the electronic monitoring of certain…
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 Philly Pride March and Parade. The protest…
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 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives…
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 dead and seven injured across three different…
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 event at Shiloh Baptist Church in New…
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 different districts. Authorities are actively investigating these…
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, of Spring City, after he fired his…
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 and soliciting the murder of an individual.…
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 port in Haiti, Labadee, due to persistent…
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 responded to the scene at a gas…
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 indictment was announced today by Suffolk County…
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 detailed investigation by the Montgomery County Police…