Kearny Carjacking Suspect Shot By Cops In North Arlington: Prosecutor (UPDATE) Kearny Carjacking Suspect Shot By Cops In North Arlington: Prosecutor (UPDATE)
Kearny Carjacking Suspect Shot By Cops In North Arlington: Prosecutor (Update) An armed carjacker was shot by a police officer in North Arlington following an incident that began in Kearny Saturday evening, June 14, authorities said. The incident unfolded just before 5 p.m., when law enforcement located a suspect tied to an active carjacking probe on Porete Avenue in North Arlington, Deputy Chief of Detectives Jeff Angermeyer of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office said. The suspect was armed, and during the encounter with law enforcement, was shot, according to preliminary findings by the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General and Bergen County Prosecutor’s Offic…
Man Caught Pleasuring Himself At West Haven Athletic Field While Children Played: Police Man Caught Pleasuring Himself At West Haven Athletic Field While Children Played: Police
Man Caught Pleasuring Himself At West Haven Athletic Field While Children Played: Police A man in Connecticut was arrested Saturday, June 14, after he was spotted pleasuring himself next to an athletic field where children were playing in West Haven.  Police had asked for help identifying the man who'd been seen at Veterans Field just before 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, masturbating with his pants around his knees, authorities said.  The man ran away after a parent confronted him. They took pictures of him and his vehicle to give to the police.  He drove away in a truck with a temporary license plate from North Carolina.  West Haven police had ask…
'My Protector': Glastonbury Officer Says Goodbye After K9 Diagnosed With Incurable Illness 'My Protector': Glastonbury Officer Says Goodbye After K9 Diagnosed With Incurable Illness
'My Protector': Glastonbury Officer Says Goodbye After K9 Diagnosed With Incurable Illness A police officer in Connecticut said he is devastated after veterinarians diagnosed with K9 partner with an incurable disease, similar to ALS in humans.  Glastonbury Officer Neil Cavanaugh penned a heartfelt letter to his "partner, my shadow, protector," his police dog Soleil. He said the dog is one of the best parts of his day, and he plans to make Soleil's life as happy as possible for the animal's remaining time.  Cavanaugh said in his Facebook post that it could be anywhere from a few months to a year.  From Officer Cavanaugh: I always knew this day would …
Arrest Made In Howell Shooting: Prosecutor Arrest Made In Howell Shooting: Prosecutor
Arrest Made In Howell Shooting: Prosecutor A 33-year-old Howell Township man has been charged in connection with a deadly shooting that left another man dead inside a parked vehicle last week, authorities said. Juan Jesus Mejia Yanza was arrested Friday and charged with first-degree murder and two second-degree weapons offenses, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said on Saturday, June 14. The charges stem from a fatal incident on Thursday, June 5, when police responded to White Street shortly before 6:45 a.m. on a report of a possibly deceased man. Officers found Rolando Acte Mejia, 36, of Howell, dead inside a parked …
Officer Dragged By Stolen Car In Harrisburg, Suspect Now Charged With Attempted Murder (UPDATE) Officer Dragged By Stolen Car In Harrisburg, Suspect Now Charged With Attempted Murder (UPDATE)
Officer Dragged By Stolen Car In Harrisburg, Suspect Now Charged With Attempted Murder (Update) A man accused of dragging a police officer with a stolen car during a high-speed chase in Harrisburg is now charged with attempted homicide, officials confirmed on Saturday, June 14. The officer survived the brutal encounter but suffered serious injuries after being struck and rolled under the vehicle, according to Susquehanna Township Police. The suspect—Ronald Tige White, 49—was already facing multiple felonies, but the charges were upgraded at a preliminary hearing originally scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, as new evidence emerged. Shocking Chase Through Harrisburg The chaos erupted a…
Fireworks Found In SUV Lead To East Meadow Man's Arrest: Police Fireworks Found In SUV Lead To East Meadow Man's Arrest: Police
Fireworks Found In SUV Lead To East Meadow Man's Arrest: Police An East Meadow man was arrested with a carload of fireworks after a traffic stop on Friday, June 13, 2025, authorities announced. Mario Calderon, 56, was behind the wheel of a 2005 Cadillac Escalade with an obstructed license plate when he was pulled over near Front Street and Gates Avenue around 5:29 p.m., according to Arson/Bomb Squad Detectives. Officers from the Bureau of Special Operations noticed the fireworks during the investigation and immediately secured the vehicle, police said. Calderon was taken into custody at the scene without incident. Arson/Bomb Squad Detectives responded …
Helicopter, Marine Units Rescue Teen After Watercraft Mishap In Merrick Marsh Helicopter, Marine Units Rescue Teen After Watercraft Mishap In Merrick Marsh
Helicopter, Marine Units Rescue Teen After Watercraft Mishap In Merrick Marsh A teen stranded on a personal watercraft in the marshes off Merrick had to be rescued by Nassau County police after conditions worsened as the tide receded, authorities announced on Saturday, June 14. The 15-year-old boy had been riding in the waters south of Merrick with a 35-year-old man when both of their watercrafts ran aground around 2:04 p.m. on Friday, June 13, according to police. The older operator was able to safely dismount and walk through the marsh to safety. The teen, however, was stuck and unable to navigate the difficult terrain as the tide receded. Police say Marine 1 and …
5 Firefighters Injured, Woman Rescued From Elmont House Fire That Led To Collapse: Police 5 Firefighters Injured, Woman Rescued From Elmont House Fire That Led To Collapse: Police
5 Firefighters Injured, Woman Rescued From Elmont House Fire That Led To Collapse: Police An elderly woman and five firefighters were rescued from a raging house fire in Elmont that caused a structural collapse early Saturday, June 14, police announced. Blaze Breaks Out With Occupant Trapped The fire started around 2:04 a.m. at a home on Norfeld Boulevard. Upon arrival, Elmont Fire Department Chief 7012 found the home engulfed in flames and learned that a resident was trapped inside. About 2am 6/14/25 ELMONT WORKING FIRE 52 NORFELD BLVD 70YO FEMALE REMOVED AND TRANSPORTED TO NUMC UNRESPONSIVE 🎥:notmine. #workingfire #longisland #lifirebuff #fire #ELMONTNY #ELMONTFD Posted…
Milton Murder-Suicide: Man, Woman Dead In Fatal Stabbing, Leave Behind Child, DA Says Milton Murder-Suicide: Man, Woman Dead In Fatal Stabbing, Leave Behind Child, DA Says
Milton Murder-Suicide: Man, Woman Dead In Fatal Stabbing, Leave Behind Child, DA Says A man and woman who had been dating died on Friday night, June 13, in what police are calling a murder suicide.  Rose Lamour, 28, of Milton, and Stanley Monteperousse, 35, were found suffering stab wounds at a home on Blue Hills Parkway after multiple neighbors called 911 around 7:30 p.m., the Norfolk District Attorney said. First responders gave emergency medical care at the scene and rushed both victims to nearby hospitals. Lamour and Monteperousse were later pronounced dead. The Norfolk District Attorney’s Office confirmed that the pair had been in a dating relationship and shared …
West Orange Police Searching For Missing Man, 24, Last Seen Near Montclair West Orange Police Searching For Missing Man, 24, Last Seen Near Montclair
West Orange Police Searching For Missing Man, 24, Last Seen Near Montclair Police in West Orange are asking for the public’s help finding a 24-year-old man who went missing Thursday afternoon. Cairo Johnson was last seen around 1 p.m. on June 12 after walking away from his home in the Harrison Avenue area, near the Montclair border, according to the West Orange Police Department. He was wearing blue jeans, a white tank top, and gray high-top sneakers, authorities said. Police say Johnson is known to travel on NJ Transit bus routes #71 and #22, but his destination is unknown. Anyone with information on Johnson’s whereabouts is urged to call West Orange Police at …
Woman Airlifted After Driver Fails To Yield In Route 70 Manchester Crash: Cops Woman Airlifted After Driver Fails To Yield In Route 70 Manchester Crash: Cops
Woman Airlifted After Driver Fails To Yield In Route 70 Manchester Crash: Cops A three-car crash in Manchester Township left one woman hospitalized with serious injuries and sent another to the emergency room, authorities said. The crash happened around 5:53 p.m. on Friday, June 13, at the intersection of State Highway 70 and Ridgeway Road, according to Manchester Police. Police said a 2009 Ford Expedition, driven by a 21-year-old man from Mickleton, was heading east on Route 70 when a 2022 Honda HR-V, driven by a 33-year-old Toms River man, tried turning left onto Ridgeway Road and failed to yield. The Ford hit the Honda, which then spun into a 2024 GMC Yuk…
Cat Tortured, Killed By Long Island Man, 26, Inside Park Avenue Home: Police Cat Tortured, Killed By Long Island Man, 26, Inside Park Avenue Home: Police
Cat Tortured, Killed By Long Island Man, 26, Inside Park Avenue Home: Police A man is accused of brutally torturing and killing a cat inside his Lakeview home, detectives announced on Friday, June 13, 2025. Officers responded to reports of a disturbance at a home in the 570 block of Park Avenue around 12 p.m. and found a dead cat that appeared to have been cruelly tortured, according to the Fifth Squad. Azzm Khan, 26, was located inside the home and arrested without incident. He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and evaluation. Khan is charged with Aggravated Cruelty to Animals and Torturing Animals/Failure to Provide Sustenance, detectives said. He was…
Child Struck, Killed By UPS Truck In Jersey City: Source, Officials Child Struck, Killed By UPS Truck In Jersey City: Source, Officials
Child Struck, Killed By UPS Truck In Jersey City: Source, Officials A child died after being struck by a UPS truck in Jersey City Friday afternoon, authorities said. Police responded to the area of Jersey Avenue and 6th Street around 3:53 p.m. on June 13, where they found a juvenile with serious bodily injuries, according to city spokesperson Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione. The child was pronounced dead at 4:03 p.m., police said. The driver of the vehicle, confirmed by a source to be a UPS truck, remained at the scene and is fully cooperating with investigators. A crash investigator was called to the location, and the investigation remains ongoing. No charges…
MASS CASUALTY: Pickup Slams SUV Into Bridge In Fiery 3-Car Crash Schuylkill County (DEVELOPING) MASS CASUALTY: Pickup Slams SUV Into Bridge In Fiery 3-Car Crash Schuylkill County (DEVELOPING)
Mass Casualty: Pickup Slams SUV Into Bridge In Fiery 3-Car Crash Schuylkill County (Developing) A fiery crash involving a pickup truck, SUV, and a car towing a large metal object triggered a mass casualty response on Gordonagle Trail in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, fire officials said on Friday, June 13. Fire and EMS crews were initially dispatched to a pickup truck fire but arrived to find a three-vehicle crash with approximately 10 people injured. The severity of the wreck prompted crews to declare a mass casualty incident. When Engine 62 and Ladder 51 arrived, they encountered a silver GMC pickup truck with significant crash damage and deployed airbags, a Jeep SUV crumpled from a…
Feds ID Four Migrants Who Escaped Delaney Hall After Riot, $10K Reward Offered Feds ID Four Migrants Who Escaped Delaney Hall After Riot, $10K Reward Offered
Feds ID Four Migrants Who Escaped Delaney Hall After Riot, $10K Reward Offered Federal officials are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of four criminal illegal aliens who escaped from Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark on Thursday, June 12, the Department of Homeland Security said. The agency maintained that no widespread unrest occurred at the facility, contradicting various media reports including some saying 50 inmates pushed down a wall after meals were served late.  Officials said Delaney Hall remains “dedicated to providing high-quality services” and maintains 24/7 medical care, visitation, legal access, meals, reli…
Jennifer Dulos' Family Speaks Out After Attorney Pleads To Lesser Charge, Gets Time Served Jennifer Dulos' Family Speaks Out After Attorney Pleads To Lesser Charge, Gets Time Served
Jennifer Dulos' Family Speaks Out After Attorney Pleads To Lesser Charge, Gets Time Served The family of Jennifer Farber Dulos, the Connecticut mother of five whose 2019 disappearance sparked years of speculation and high-profile legal battles, has responded to news that her husband's former attorney once charged in her case was allowed to plead to a lesser charge. Attorney Kent Mawhinney, 59 — the lawyer for the New Canaan mom's husband husband —had been charged with conspiracy to commit murder. However, he submitted an Alford plea on Friday, June 13, to interfering with an officer, according to NBC Connecticut. A judge sentenced him to time served — 11 months. The Alf…
EXCLUSIVE: Phillipsburg Cop Accessed Police Records In Personal Dispute, Complaint Alleges EXCLUSIVE: Phillipsburg Cop Accessed Police Records In Personal Dispute, Complaint Alleges
Exclusive: Phillipsburg Cop Accessed Police Records In Personal Dispute, Complaint Alleges New details have emerged in the case of Scott T. Palmer, the 29-year-old Phillipsburg police officer arrested last month on criminal computer charges. Palmer, who was arrested Friday, May 30, is accused of accessing the Phillipsburg Police Department’s Records Management System while off duty to locate the address of someone he had a personal dispute with, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Daily Voice. The affidavit obtained by Daily Voice Friday, June 13 states that Palmer entered PPD headquarters around 4:25 a.m. on April 8, saying he needed to use a computer. He then used the…
Serial Porch Pirate Followed Delivery Trucks Through Garfield, Busted Again: Cops Serial Porch Pirate Followed Delivery Trucks Through Garfield, Busted Again: Cops
Serial Porch Pirate Followed Delivery Trucks Through Garfield, Busted Again: Cops A 36-year-old serial porch pirate is in custody again, police said. Jaquiece S. Smith was arrested on Wednesday, June 11, following an investigation by the Garfield Police Criminal Investigation Division that found he followed delivery trucks and stole items off porches, according to a press release issued by Captain Mario Pozo. Smith had been trailing Amazon, USPS, UPS, and FedEx trucks throughout May and June, waiting for packages to be dropped off before taking them from unsuspecting victims, Pozo said. Detectives Sebastian Tyburski, Jonathan Librizzi, and Patrolman Marvin Monroig obser…
Mom Burned In Jessup House Fire Fighting For Life: ‘Survival Is Uncertain' Mom Burned In Jessup House Fire Fighting For Life: ‘Survival Is Uncertain'
Mom Burned In Jessup House Fire Fighting For Life: ‘Survival Is Uncertain' A Maryland mother of three is clinging to life with burns over 75 percent of her body after a fierce fire tore through her home in Jessup this week, officials and loved ones confirmed. The fire broke out around 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, in the 7900 block of Dorsey Run Road, according to the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services.  When crews arrived, they found heavy fire coming from the front of a two-story mixed-use building that included both a residence and an office space tied to an auto repair shop. The Jessup fire. Howard County Fire and Rescue Firefig…
Pregnant Amish Mom Brutally Murdered During PA Home Invasion; Verdict In Pregnant Amish Mom Brutally Murdered During PA Home Invasion; Verdict In
Pregnant Amish Mom Brutally Murdered During PA Home Invasion; Verdict In A pregnant Amish mother of two was shot and had her throat slit during a home invasion in Sparta Township — and now, over a year later, a jury has found her killer guilty, authorities announced on Wednesday, June 12. Shawn Christophe Cranston, 52 of Corry, was convicted of First-Degree Murder, Second-Degree Murder of an Unborn Child, and related charges for the slaying of 23-year-old Rebekah A. Byler inside her home on Fish Flats Road on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday said. The 6-month pregnant mom's body "was found with fatal wounds to her head and neck," …
Arsonist Arrested After Infant, 4 Others Seriously Burned In Perth Amboy Fire: Prosecutor Arsonist Arrested After Infant, 4 Others Seriously Burned In Perth Amboy Fire: Prosecutor
Arsonist Arrested After Infant, 4 Others Seriously Burned In Perth Amboy Fire: Prosecutor A Perth Amboy man has been charged with arson and attempted murder after allegedly setting fire to a home with five people inside, authorities said. The blaze broke out around 10:09 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, at a residence on Prospect Street, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Perth Amboy Police Chief Larry Cattano. Firefighters from the Perth Amboy Fire Department, along with officials from the Middlesex County and Perth Amboy Fire Marshal’s Offices, responded and were able to put out the flames. Inside the home were five victims: a 25-year-old man, 25-year-old w…
Father, Son Rob Groton Bank; Motel Standoff Ends With 1 Dead, 1 Hospitalized: Police Father, Son Rob Groton Bank; Motel Standoff Ends With 1 Dead, 1 Hospitalized: Police
Father, Son Rob Groton Bank; Motel Standoff Ends With 1 Dead, 1 Hospitalized: Police A Connecticut bank robbery suspect is dead, and his father remains hospitalized after an hours-long standoff with police at a Groton motel ended in gunfire, authorities said.  The chaos began just after 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 12, when Groton police received a report of a robbery at the Chelsea Groton Bank on Gold Star Highway. Two masked men passed a note to a teller demanding money and implied they had a weapon, authorities said. After receiving cash, the men ran out of the bank and sped away in a vehicle, Groton police said. Hours later, officers located the suspected getaway car…
Man Punches, Kicks Officer After Trespassing At Sloatsburg Business: Police Man Punches, Kicks Officer After Trespassing At Sloatsburg Business: Police
Man Punches, Kicks Officer After Trespassing At Sloatsburg Business: Police A 32-year-old man is facing multiple charges after allegedly striking a police officer in the face during a confrontation at a Rockland County business, authorities said. The incident happened Thursday night, June 12, on Orange Turnpike in Sloatsburg, when officers responded to a report of a possibly intoxicated person who was involved in a fight, Lt. Chris Franklin of the Ramapo Police Department said on Friday, June 13.  Police said the man, later identified as 32-year-old Joseph Kozachenko, was found trespassing on business property when the responding officer attempted to place him…
Montville Man Possessed Child Porn: Prosecutor Montville Man Possessed Child Porn: Prosecutor
Montville Man Possessed Child Porn: Prosecutor A 34-year-old Montville man was arrested and charged with possessing child pornography on Wednesday, June 11, authorities said. Law enforcement began investigating Matthew Mannarano following an cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) referencing media files, allegedly depicting the sexual exploitation or abuse of minors distributed through Kik, a chat application, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Morris County Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Montville Police Andrew Caggiano said. Mannarano possessed and distri…
Man Charged With Child Abuse In Woodcliff Lake: Prosecutor Man Charged With Child Abuse In Woodcliff Lake: Prosecutor
Man Charged With Child Abuse In Woodcliff Lake: Prosecutor A 32-year-old man has been arrested and charged with child abuse, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said Friday, June 13. Woodcliff Lake's Jose Pinzon Lopez was taken into custody on Thursday, June 12, following a joint investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and the Woodcliff Lake Police Department, Musella said. The criminal complaint says Pinzon Lopez, whose legal duty it was to care for the child, left the child with bruises on the upper arm after imposing "excessive corporal punishment." According to the prosecutor, the Division of Child Protect…
Virginia Man Solicited Minor, Caught With Child Porn In Online Sting: Spotsy Sheriff Virginia Man Solicited Minor, Caught With Child Porn In Online Sting: Spotsy Sheriff
Virginia Man Solicited Minor, Caught With Child Porn In Online Sting: Spotsy Sheriff A Virginia man is behind bars after investigators say they found disturbing evidence of online child exploitation during a search of his home. Steven Devan was arrested on June 9, after the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation into an online account used by a man to solicit an underage girls, officials said Friday. Detectives executed a search warrant at Devan’s home in Spotsylvania, where they seized multiple electronic devices containing images of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Devan is now facing the following charges, according to the sheriff’s office: 40 coun…
Woman Walking Dog Pinned Under Car Driven By Man, 84, In Leonia: Police Woman Walking Dog Pinned Under Car Driven By Man, 84, In Leonia: Police
Woman Walking Dog Pinned Under Car Driven By Man, 84, In Leonia: Police A 48-year-old woman was seriously injured after she was struck and trapped under a car while walking her dog in Bergen County on Friday, June 13, police said. It happened around 12:30 p.m. at the intersection of Broad Avenue and Magnolia Place, according to Leonia Police Capt. Chris Garris. Officers arrived to find the woman lodged under the vehicle with serious injuries, Garris said. A Leonia volunteer firefighter and an off-duty Leonia police officer were already on the scene when first responders arrived. Leonia Fire Department and Englewood Health EMS also responded. Police say th…
‘Devastating House Fire’ In Lorton Kills 2 Dogs, Destroys Home, Leaves Family Reeling ‘Devastating House Fire’ In Lorton Kills 2 Dogs, Destroys Home, Leaves Family Reeling
‘Devastating House Fire’ In Lorton Kills 2 Dogs, Destroys Home, Leaves Family Reeling A Virginia family is reeling after a fast-moving fire tore through their Lorton home, leaving it uninhabitable and claiming the lives of their two beloved dogs. The fire broke out in the 7500 block of Pollen Street in Lorton on Thursday, June 5, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue said. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke pouring from a split-level home, with fire in both the basement and kitchen. One person was taken to an area hospital for evaluations, officials said. Two dogs were found deceased inside the home. Firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control. No injuries were reported am…
Fake ICE Raid Tip Sent Westwood Into Hysteria: Police Working To Uncover Who Did It Fake ICE Raid Tip Sent Westwood Into Hysteria: Police Working To Uncover Who Did It
Fake ICE Raid Tip Sent Westwood Into Hysteria: Police Working To Uncover Who Did It Police are investigating a fake immigration raid warning that caused widespread panic in one Bergen County town, they said. A misinformation campaign falsely claimed that the Westwood Police Department told a local church that ICE raids would take place on Friday, June 13, the department said. The person or people responsible for the act purported that the Westwood Police Department contacted a local church, saying that immigration raids would be taking place, Westwood police said.  “This misinformation spread like wildfire and led to an unnecessary level of hysteria in our community.…
Arson Home Fire Kills Pregnant Woman, 2 Children In Philadelphia: Police Arson Home Fire Kills Pregnant Woman, 2 Children In Philadelphia: Police
Arson Home Fire Kills Pregnant Woman, 2 Children In Philadelphia: Police A pregnant woman and two 6-year-old children were killed in an arson fire that tore through a Philadelphia rowhome early Friday, June 13, 2025, city officials confirmed. The blaze broke out just before 5 a.m. in the 2500 block of North Corlies Street in the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood, authorities said. Officers from the 22nd District responded at 4:53 a.m. to find the home fully engulfed. Five victims were inside, police said. Pregnant Woman Dies, Child She Carried Survives A 31-year-old woman, believed by family to have been pregnant, jumped from the second-floor window with a 2-year…
4,200-Acre Wildfire Forces Evacuations In Wharton State Forest, 5 Structures Threatened 4,200-Acre Wildfire Forces Evacuations In Wharton State Forest, 5 Structures Threatened
4,200-Acre Wildfire Forces Evacuations In Wharton State Forest, 5 Structures Threatened A major wildfire burning in Wharton State Forest has scorched 4,200 acres and is now 40% contained, state officials said Saturday morning. The blaze, known as the Mines Spung Wildfire, is burning in the area of the Carranza Memorial in Shamong Township, Burlington County, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. Evacuations have been ordered at the Phillip M. Costello Preparatory Academy and Lower Forge Campground. Officials said five structures are currently threatened. Crews are working aggressively using fire engines, bulldozers, helicopters, and ground crews to build firelines …