Author: Breaking Local News Report

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has directed his office to explore legal options to limit the federal government from sending large numbers of migrants to Ohio, citing concerns over the strain on local resources in communities such as Springfield. The directive comes after officials in Springfield, located in Clark County, raised alarms about the impact of a surging migrant population on the city’s economy, healthcare system, and schools. According to Yost, the city has seen its population swell by more than a third due to the influx. “This is absurd – Springfield has swollen by more than…

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DELAWARE, Ohio — A former purchasing agent for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium was sentenced Monday to 60 days in jail for his involvement in a scheme that defrauded the zoo of over $2.3 million. The sentence, handed down in Delaware County, comes after an investigation revealed a broader conspiracy among zoo officials to misuse funds for personal gain. Tracy Murnane, the former purchasing agent, was also sentenced to three years of probation and fined $5,000. In addition to his sentence, Murnane has paid $11,000 in civil restitution to the zoo and $90,000 in criminal restitution to both the zoo…

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BRICK, N.J.—Maureen Conlon, alongside the Kiwanis Club of Brick, has raised funds to support the Brick Police K9 Unit. The unit was in need of a new training bite suit valued at $1,700. In August, Conlon visited the police headquarters to present the unit with a check for the purchase. The Brick Police Department expressed gratitude for the Kiwanis Club’s generosity. The new training bite suit will enhance the training programs for the K9 unit, ensuring better preparedness for various operations. The fundraising effort led by Conlon and the Kiwanis Club demonstrates community support for local law enforcement. The Brick…

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KITZMILLER, Md.—Deputy State Fire Marshals and K9 Blondie are assisting the Garrett County Sheriff’s Office in investigating a reported homicide and arson in Kitzmiller, Maryland. The Garrett County Sheriff’s Office, the lead agency on the case, has requested media inquiries be directed to them. Authorities have identified Nikolas Patrick James, 46, as a person of interest. James may be driving a white 2023 Chrysler Pacifica with Maryland registration 4GJ-9172. The public is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Office immediately if they have any information. James is considered armed and dangerous. On Monday, the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal…

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CARTERET, N.J. — Authorities have ruled the death of a man who sustained a fatal gunshot wound in Carteret as a suicide, officials announced Wednesday. The ruling followed an investigation led by local and county detectives. On September 18, at approximately 2:47 p.m., officers responded to the area of Pershing and Union Avenue after receiving a 911 call from a family member of the victim, reporting that the man had shot himself. Upon arrival, police located the male victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy was conducted the following day by the medical examiner, who determined that…

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GLEN BURNIE, Md. — A Pasadena man was arrested early Tuesday morning following an assault and home invasion in Glen Burnie. Officers responded to the 100 block of Faywood Court at approximately 1:15 a.m. after reports of a violent altercation. According to police, a man and woman were seated in their vehicle when they were approached by a suspect asking for a cigarette. When the couple could not provide one, the suspect punched the 41-year-old male and cut him with a knife before fleeing the scene. Shortly after, the suspect broke into a nearby apartment through a window, where he…

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*LINDEN, NJ – At approximately 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, officers responded to the 200 block of Grant Street in Linden following reports of a stabbing. According to initial reports, a 20-year-old woman was stabbed during a domestic disturbance. She received medical treatment at the scene and was transported to Newark University Hospital, where she remains in stable condition. Kyeshon Downer, 22, of Linden, was arrested at the scene. He has been charged with second-degree aggravated assault, third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, third-degree terroristic threats, and other related weapons charges. He remains in custody as the investigation…

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*VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – A fatal crash involving two vehicles occurred at the intersection of Lynnhaven Parkway and S. Rosemont Road on Sunday. The Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) responded to the incident at approximately 6:31 p.m. Preliminary investigation revealed one vehicle entered the intersection without the right of way, striking a second vehicle. Nazare Guerrero-Reyes, a 20-year-old from Virginia Beach, was a passenger in the second vehicle and was transported to a local hospital where she later died from her injuries. Both drivers suffered minor injuries and were transported to the hospital. No charges have been filed at this…

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BUENA, NJ – The drug operation being conducted in Buena, New Jersey, was no bueno for police investigators and three people who ran the illegal grow facility have been arrested. In a major drug bust that rocked the small community of Buena Borough, New Jersey, three individuals were arrested after authorities uncovered an elaborate marijuana grow operation worth millions. The arrests came after a three-month investigation spearheaded by the New Jersey State Police Marijuana Eradication Team South, leading to the seizure of over 4,000 marijuana plants from multiple residential properties. On Monday, September 16, 2024, Hanzi Chen, 47, Suxia Li,…

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PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — A Perth Amboy man has been charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of his wife, authorities announced Tuesday. The incident, which occurred in the early morning hours of September 21, is under investigation by the Perth Amboy Police Department and the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office. At approximately 2:57 a.m., officers responded to a 911 call reporting a stabbing on Bertrand Avenue. Upon arrival, police found Rosana Rodriguez, 40, and her husband, Wellinton Leonardo, lying on the kitchen floor. Rodriguez appeared to have been stabbed. She was transported to Hackensack Meridian Hospital Raritan Bay Medical Center,…

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