Author: Breaking Local News Report

Jackson Township, NJ – In what can be described only as a scene out of the fictional television show Sons of Anarchy, three members of the Pagan’s Motorcycle Club were involved in a plot to kill a former member of the club. According to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s office, the victim, Michael Moores, was targeted as part of a violent witness tampering effort by Michael Vulpis, Glenn Franzion, and Noah Phelps, all members of local chapters of the One Percenter motorcycle club. That club has been engaged in violent acts across New Jersey in recent months, according to NJ.com. Two…

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is pushing for a climate change focused plan to address New Jersey’s water supply. If history can be used as a guide, this could mean high water prices in New Jersey due to new regulations, testing requirements, capacity requirements, and treatment requirements for municipal water providers. That cost could eventually be passed on to the consumers. Governor Murphy’s administration has released a comprehensive plan aimed at modernizing New Jersey’s water supply system and addressing the growing impacts of climate change. The 2024 New Jersey Statewide Water Supply Plan, announced during Climate Week,…

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office announced it will prosecute Muhyyee-Ud-Din Abdul-Rahman, 18, of West Philadelphia as an adult. Evidence collected during an investigation indicated Rahman intended to cause a mass casualty event. Philadelphia Family Court agreed Tuesday to transfer the case to the adult justice system. Rahman is charged with numerous offenses, including Attempt to Commit Weapons of Mass Destruction and Criminal Conspiracy. Law enforcement began investigating Rahman after intercepting electronic communications between him and terrorist organizations in Syria. The organizations included Katibat al Tawhid wal Jihad and Hay’at Tahrir al Sham, both affiliated with Al-Qaeda. Investigators…

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State Police (NYSP) are requesting public assistance in identifying two individuals linked to several “smash and grab” thefts in Broome County. The incidents have mainly occurred at parks, where purses, wallets, checkbooks, and cards have been stolen from vehicles. Law enforcement agencies have reported that some vehicles were unlocked, while others had windows smashed to gain entry. Authorities have released photos of the suspects and their vehicle, a BMW X6, in connection with these crimes. Residents are advised not to leave valuables in plain sight inside locked cars and to ensure vehicles are always locked.…

WILKES-BARRE, PA— On Saturday, officers from the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department responded to a reported handgun firing incident in the vicinity of 140 North Wilkes-Barre Boulevard. The incident occurred at approximately 1:48 a.m. Upon arrival, officers learned from witnesses that a male suspect had been discharging a firearm near several food trucks in the area. The suspect fled the scene in a gray vehicle lacking a license plate. No injuries or property damage were reported, and officers collected evidence from the scene. According to police, the suspect is described as a Black male between 18 and 20 years old. The…

UTICA, NY — Early Friday morning, police officers apprehended two juveniles near Rutger and Miller Streets for suspicious behavior. State authorities were dispatched at approximately 2:30 a.m. after reports emerged of young males in black hooded sweatshirts and gloves acting suspiciously. Officers later located the individuals running through backyards on the 600 block of Blandina Street and intervened. A 17-year-old juvenile was charged with illegal possession of a loaded 9mm Glock handgun. The other juvenile, aged 16, was taken into custody and subsequently released to a parent. The city’s police department commended the officers from the A-Platoon team for their…

BROOKLYN PARK, MD – Anne Arundel County Police officers responded to two armed robberies this week, one at a Brooklyn Park store and another in Glen Burnie. On Thursday at approximately 2:05 p.m., officers responded to a robbery at the Dollar General located at 5107 Ritchie Highway in Brooklyn Park. According to investigators, a heavyset Black female suspect entered the store, asked for change, and then lunged over the counter with a knife. She allegedly prevented the cash drawer from closing and removed cash. The suspect then fled in a light blue sedan. The store employee was not injured. Officers…

NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé has requested the public’s help in locating a vehicle connected to a robbery on Monday. At approximately 10:15 p.m., police responded to a robbery call on the 800 block of South 16th Street. A victim exiting her vehicle was approached by a dark-colored, four-door Honda HR-V sedan. A male passenger exited the car, brandishing a handgun, and demanded the victim’s belongings, including her car keys. The suspect vehicle fled northbound on South 16th Street towards Avon Avenue after the robbery. Detectives describe the suspect with the weapon as a light-skinned…

CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD* – Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning involving the 31-year-old victim, Duane Glenn, of District Heights. At approximately 1:05 a.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 400 block of Xenia Avenue in the unincorporated section of Capitol Heights. Upon arrival, officers found Glenn suffering from gunshot wounds outside the location. He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after. Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify suspects in the case. Authorities have announced a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to…

STAFFORD, Va.—A series of incidents involving alcohol offenses, DUI cases, larceny, and vandalism were reported by the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy B.E. Vaughn was at Weis on Garrisonville Road on Saturday at 3:58 p.m., addressing parking lane violations when he discovered a young man purchasing a large amount of alcohol. The suspect, found to be under 21 with a fake driver’s license, admitted he bought the alcohol for himself and another underage individual. Charges included possession of a fictitious license, unlawful purchase of alcohol, forgery, and purchasing alcohol for an unauthorized person. The suspect was released on personal recognizance…