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Triangle woman arrested after knife attack during domestic dispute

Breaking Local News ReportMay 6, 20250

A 24-year-old woman was arrested Monday evening in Triangle, Virginia, following a domestic incident in which she allegedly attempted to stab a man during a confrontation at a residence, police said. Officers responded at approximately 5:29 p.m. to the 3400 block of Melrose Avenue to investigate a reported domestic dispute. Upon arrival, police found that a verbal altercation had occurred between the victim, a 28-year-old man, and an acquaintance identified as Sumaiyah Iamina Ntenda Nyx. According to investigators, the argument escalated when Nyx struck the man and then retrieved a knife. She allegedly attempted to cut the victim multiple times

Gunman fires at woman during dispute over cigarettes in Glen Burnie, suspect at large

Breaking Local News ReportMay 6, 20250

A woman suffered a graze wound after being shot during an argument over a cigarette purchase in Glen Burnie on Saturday afternoon, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department. The suspect fled the scene and remains at large. Officers responded to the 7800 block of Americana Circle at approximately 4:05 p.m. after receiving reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they found a 25-year-old woman with a non-life-threatening graze wound to her upper body. She declined medical treatment at the scene. Police said the altercation began when the victim attempted to buy cigarettes from the suspect but did not have enough

Man arrested in DC stabbing that injured woman

Local News ReportMay 6, 20250

Washington, D.C. — A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing that left a woman injured last month in Southeast D.C., following a tip received by officers late Friday night. The incident occurred on Tuesday, April 22, at approximately 3:00 p.m. in the 3300 block of 10th Place SE. When officers from the Seventh District arrived on the scene, they found an adult woman suffering from stab wounds. DC Fire and EMS transported her to a local hospital, where she was treated for injuries that were later deemed non-life-threatening. The suspect, identified as Roshawn Petway of Southeast,

Delco woman facing charges for defecating on car during road rage

Breaking Local News ReportMay 5, 20250

‘Delco Pooper’ arrested after viral road rage defecation incident in Prospect Park A woman identified as Christina Marie Solometo, 44, of Ridley Park, has been arrested and charged in connection with a bizarre and widely circulated road rage incident in Delaware County that ended with her defecating on another driver’s car. The incident took place on Tuesday, April 29, at the intersection of Fourth Street and Madison Avenue in Prospect Park. Police say the confrontation began when Solometo, driving a black Nissan, honked at a silver sedan that failed to turn on a green arrow. The encounter escalated when Solometo

Woman critically injured after being struck by pickup truck in Stowe Township

Breaking Local News ReportMay 5, 20250

A woman is in critical condition following a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash in Stowe Township on Saturday morning, according to the Allegheny County Police Department. At approximately 10:21 a.m., Allegheny County 9-1-1 received a report of a collision in the 2100 block of Robinson Boulevard. Responding units arrived to find that a GMC pickup truck had struck an adult female. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where she remains in critical condition. Authorities have not released her identity at this time. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and has not been reported to have fled or resisted

New Jersey Glass Cieling Dems Working Overtime to Make Sure Only Woman in Race Loses Primary Election

Breaking Local News ReportMay 4, 20250

Democrats are the party of equity, equality, womens’ rights and breaking glass ceilings. That is, until a woman challenges the Democrat party establishment and threatens the boys in the race. In the crowded field of the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial race, the Democratic primary has taken a sharp turn into contentious territory. Mikie Sherrill, a U.S. Representative, former Navy helicopter pilot, and the only woman among six Democratic contenders, has emerged as a frontrunner. Yet, rather than celebrating her as a potential trailblazer in a party that prides itself on breaking glass ceilings for women, Sherrill finds herself under fire

New Jersey woman charged with distributing child pornography

Breaking Local News ReportMay 4, 20250

A 23-year-old woman from North Bergen, New Jersey has been charged with distribution of child pornography involving a prepubescent minor, according to an announcement Friday by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey. Natasha Rivas appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jessica S. Allen in Newark federal court after being charged by criminal complaint. The charge stems from an investigation initiated after the January 2025 arrest of another individual found in possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Federal court documents allege that Rivas exchanged messages with the arrested individual, during which she distributed CSAM and discussed the

Freehold woman arrested for multiple vehicle burglaries in Ocean Township

Breaking Local News ReportMay 3, 20250

A Freehold woman was arrested Thursday evening in Ocean Township after police responded to reports of a person entering several unlocked vehicles, according to the Township of Ocean Police Department. Officers were dispatched to Allen Avenue around 6:41 p.m. on May 1 after receiving reports of suspicious activity involving a female suspect entering parked vehicles in the area. Witnesses provided officers with a detailed description and informed them the suspect had entered a nearby apartment. While officers conducted their investigation on scene, the suspect exited the apartment and attempted to drive away. She was identified as 42-year-old Shadi Khorram and

Utica woman arrested for attacking man with hammer over money

Breaking Local News ReportMay 3, 20250

A Utica woman was arrested Tuesday evening after allegedly attacking a man with a hammer during an argument inside a Genesee Street apartment, according to the Utica Police Department. At approximately 5:20 p.m. on April 30, police and fire units responded to 1434 Genesee Street for a reported assault. The male victim told officers he was inside the apartment with a group of people when a woman began arguing with him over money. During the altercation, the suspect allegedly grabbed a hammer and struck the man multiple times in the head and body. The victim was able to flee the

Hijab wearing woman sought for assaulting young boy at Staten Island Park

Breaking Local News ReportMay 2, 20250

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The NYPD is searching for a woman accused of assaulting a 12-year-old boy inside Village Greens Park on Staten Island on the afternoon of Monday, March 31. According to police, the incident occurred around 5:00 p.m. near Arthur Kill Road and Arden Avenue, when the unidentified woman approached the child and struck him in the face with a basketball. The impact caused the boy to experience head pain and dizziness. He was not hospitalized. The suspect fled the scene in an unknown direction following the assault. Authorities have not disclosed what may have led to the

Woodbridge woman killed in Dale Boulevard crash involving two vehicles

Breaking Local News ReportMay 2, 20250

WOODBRIDGE, VA — A 32-year-old woman died following a two-vehicle crash Thursday evening at the intersection of Dale Boulevard and Barksdale Street, according to the Prince William County Police Department. At approximately 6:57 p.m., officers responded to the scene after reports of a collision involving a 2008 Honda Civic and a 2020 Honda Civic. Police said the 2008 Honda, traveling eastbound on Dale Boulevard, attempted a left turn toward Barksdale Street across westbound lanes and was struck by the oncoming 2020 Honda. The passenger in the 2008 Honda, identified as Evangelina Castro of Woodbridge, was extricated from the vehicle and

Florida woman indicted for allegedly stealing $80K from Long Island church

Breaking Local News ReportMay 2, 20250

SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. — A Florida woman and former church bookkeeper has been indicted on grand larceny charges after prosecutors say she embezzled approximately $80,000 from a Selden church for personal use, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced Friday. Stacey Hirsch, 48, formerly of Centereach and now residing in Saint Lucie, Florida, is accused of using her position as the church’s bookkeeper to write unauthorized checks to herself and her husband between June 2022 and May 2023. The money was allegedly used to pay personal credit card bills, restaurant tabs, shopping expenses, and utility payments. The church became

Woman shot in Southeast DC; gunman on the loose

Local News ReportMay 2, 20250

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A woman was hospitalized Wednesday night after being shot in Southeast Washington, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Police responded to a report of gunfire in the 4600 block of 6th Street SE at approximately 10:40 p.m. Upon arrival, officers located a female victim who was conscious and breathing, suffering from at least one gunshot wound. The woman was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Authorities did not provide details about the nature or severity of her injuries. As of Thursday morning, police had not confirmed whether any arrests had been made in connection with the

Pennsylvania woman poops on car during Delco road rage incident

Breaking Local News ReportMay 2, 20250

Prospect Park, PA – A shocking road rage incident in Delaware County has captured attention after a video surfaced showing a woman defecating on the hood of another driver’s car. The suspect, identified as Christina Marie Solometo, 44, of Ridley Park, was arrested on Thursday, May 1, and now faces multiple charges stemming from the incident, which occurred on Tuesday, April 29, at the intersection of Fourth Street and Madison Avenue in Prospect Park. The incident began as a traffic dispute when Solometo, driving a black Nissan, honked at a silver sedan that failed to move at a green left-turn

Woman charged after man stabbed on busy D.C. street

Breaking Local News ReportMay 1, 20250

Washington, D.C. — A 42-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a stabbing that occurred Monday evening on a busy stretch of Bladensburg Road NE, police said Wednesday. The incident took place around 5:35 p.m. on April 28 in the 800 block of Bladensburg Road. Fifth District officers were flagged down by a man who had been stabbed by a female suspect, who fled the scene before police arrived. The victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at a nearby hospital. Surveillance footage from the area helped detectives identify the suspect. Officers distributed the image to patrol units, leading to

Body found in car submerged in New Jersey river identified as woman reported missing 15 years ago

Breaking Local News ReportMay 1, 20250

PENNSAUKEN, NJ — Authorities have confirmed the identity of human remains found last spring in a submerged vehicle in the Cooper River as Bernadine Gunner, a Camden woman who disappeared nearly 15 years ago. The announcement was made by Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay, Pennsauken Police Chief Phil Olivo, and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez, following conclusive forensic testing. DNA analysis conducted by the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification verified that the remains belonged to Gunner, who was last seen in 2010. On 5/15/2024 after 45 minutes of search operations, our Missing Persons Unit discovered

Robert De Niro’s child comes out as trans woman, cites ‘The Little Mermaid’ as key inspiration

Breaking Local News ReportApril 30, 20250

LOS ANGELES, CA — Airyn De Niro, daughter of actor Robert De Niro, has publicly come out as a transgender woman in a new interview, revealing that her transition was influenced by Disney’s 2023 live-action remake of The Little Mermaid and the cultural presence of Black women in her life. NEW: Robert De Niro's child comes out as a trans woman, says they were motivated by Disney's 2023 live-action "The Little Mermaid" movie. Wow. In an interview with 'Them,' Airyn De Niro, who was born Aaron, says black women influenced the transition. "I think a big part of [my… pic.twitter.com/bv2Bklz02m

D.C. woman charged after stabbing man, fleeing in Northeast

Breaking Local News ReportApril 30, 20250

Washington, D.C. — A woman has been arrested in connection with a stabbing that left a man injured Monday evening in Northeast Washington, police announced Wednesday. The incident occurred around 5:35 p.m. on April 28 in the 800 block of Bladensburg Road NE. Fifth District officers were flagged down by the victim, who told them he had been stabbed by a woman who then fled the scene. DC Fire and EMS transported the man to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Surveillance footage from the area helped detectives identify the suspect, whose image was then shared with patrol officers during

Walmart run leads to $100K Powerball win for retired woman in Maryland

Breaking Local News ReportApril 30, 20250

Fruitland, MD — A routine trip to Walmart turned into a six-figure surprise for a retired federal employee from Wicomico County, who discovered she had won $100,000 in the Powerball drawing. The woman, who purchased her ticket at the Walmart located at 409 North Fruitland Boulevard, realized one of her lines had the number 15 — the Powerball drawn for the game. After matching four white balls and the red Powerball, and adding the Power Play option to her ticket, her $50,000 win doubled to $100,000 thanks to a 2x multiplier. The winner, a former USDA employee, shared the news

Toms River man, Berkeley woman charged in child CASM conspiracy

Breaking Local News ReportApril 30, 20250

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Two Ocean County residents were arrested Tuesday and charged in connection with a child pornography distribution and manufacturing conspiracy, following a multi-agency investigation that began with a cyber tip from a national child protection organization. Logan Oliveira, 23, of Toms River, was charged with distribution and possession of child pornography, as well as conspiracy to manufacture child pornography. Julianna Goldstein, 20, of Berkeley Township, faces additional charges including manufacturing child pornography, conspiracy to manufacture, and criminal sexual contact, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced. Key Points The investigation was triggered by a cyber-tip from the

D.C. man killed, woman injured after bullets fly on Foote Street

Breaking Local News ReportApril 30, 20250

Washington, D.C. — A 28-year-old man is dead and a woman is recovering after a shooting that occurred late Sunday night in the 4400 block of Foote Street NE, the Metropolitan Police Department confirmed. Officers initially responded to a shooting call around 10:12 p.m. in the 100 block of 54th Street SE, where they found both victims with gunshot wounds. Investigators later determined the shooting took place in Northeast, and both victims fled the scene before being located. DC Fire and EMS transported the man and woman to an area hospital. Despite efforts to save him, the male victim, identified

Wicomico County woman wins $100K Powerball prize while grocery shopping

Breaking Local News ReportApril 30, 20250

Fruitland, MD — A retired federal worker from Wicomico County was shopping for groceries when a last-minute Powerball ticket purchase turned her into a $100,000 winner, Maryland Lottery officials announced Tuesday. The woman picked up her lucky ticket at the Walmart located at 409 North Fruitland Boulevard in Fruitland. She realized her good fortune after noticing that the Powerball number drawn was 15 — the same number she had on one of her ticket lines. Matching four white balls plus the Powerball typically earns a $50,000 prize, but because she added the Power Play option, and the multiplier was x2

Robbinsville woman charged after 5-year-old girl found dead, two other children neglected

Breaking Local News ReportApril 29, 20250

TRENTON, N.J. — A Robbinsville woman has been arrested and charged with four counts of endangering the welfare of a child following the death of a 5-year-old girl in her care, the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office announced Monday. Raphaelle Register, 36, was taken into custody on Monday, a day after Robbinsville Township Police responded to a home where they found the unresponsive child. The girl was transported to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton on Sunday evening, where she was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Key Points Police say children were left without care, food, or medical attention According to

22-year-old woman shot multiple times in Baltimore attack

Breaking Local News ReportApril 28, 20250

Baltimore, MD — A 22-year-old woman was shot and wounded late Sunday afternoon in the city’s Northern District, according to Baltimore police. Officers responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 5:32 p.m. in the 2700 block of West Cold Spring Lane. When they arrived, they located the female victim suffering from gunshot wounds. Medics transported the woman to a nearby hospital, where officials said she is expected to survive her injuries. Key points: Investigation ongoing as police seek leads Northern District detectives are leading the investigation and continue to search for suspects or witnesses. No arrests have been made,

Woman tries to abduct 9-year-old boy in broad daylight, cops say

Breaking Local News ReportApril 26, 20250

WILKES-BARRE, PA. — A 45-year-old Wilkes-Barre woman was arrested Thursday after allegedly attempting to abduct a 9-year-old child on a city sidewalk, according to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department. Christine Searfoss was taken into custody on April 24 following the incident, which occurred just before noon near the intersection of South Pennsylvania Avenue and East Market Street. Police said Searfoss faces charges related to offenses against the family and child. Key Points: Mother fights off suspect after attempted abduction According to authorities, officers responded to the scene at approximately 11:42 a.m. after receiving reports of an attempted child abduction. The