Author: Breaking Local News Report

New Jersey might be famous for its pizza, reality TV stars, and traffic circles, but did you know it’s also home to some of the most bizarre festivals you can find? From celebrating fruit to unexpected rodeos, the Garden State knows how to throw a party—and sometimes, a really strange one. Whether you’re into cranberries, cowboys, or something completely random, here are some of the quirkiest festivals New Jersey has to offer. Cranberry Festival – Bordentown Move over, pumpkins, because in New Jersey, cranberries are the fall superstar. Every October, Bordentown hosts the Cranberry Festival, a celebration of the tart…

BROOKLYN, NY – A fugitive connected to a fatal shooting in Hazlet last weekend has been apprehended in Brooklyn, New York. Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced the arrest on Friday. Gaetano S. Scannavino, 25, originally from Brooklyn, was detained on Thursday by members of the New York City Police Department’s 61st and 62nd Precincts. The arrest follows an investigation into the incident that occurred on Saturday. On Saturday at approximately 7:18 a.m., Hazlet Police Department officers responded to an EMS call in the parking lot of 270 Route 36. Upon arrival, they found 42-year-old Anthony Hill of Eatontown…

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MD – Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Thursday. The victim has been identified as 26-year-old Jawaun Jackson of Washington, DC. Authorities are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. On Thursday at approximately 8:45 pm, officers responded to the 2900 block of 52nd Avenue following reports of a male in the roadway. Upon arrival, they found Jackson with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators are working to establish when and where the shooting took place. They…

Stafford, VA – A kitten was successfully rescued from the engine compartment of a Toyota RAV4 in Stafford County on Tuesday morning. The kitten, named Kitty Purry, had found its way into the engine compartment as the weather fluctuated. The vehicle’s driver discovered the kitten when he stopped at the Solomon Road 7-Eleven and heard a noise from the engine. Deputy O. J. Martins responded to the scene and, with assistance from patrol deputies and the vehicle owner, initiated a rescue operation. The rescue effort took approximately an hour and a half. The team used a lockout kit, snake hook,…

If there’s one thing New Jersey knows how to do well, it’s pizza. Actually, no, scratch that—it’s one thing New Jersey does exceptionally well. When you’re in the Garden State, you expect to be surrounded by slices so perfect they’ll make you question why you’d ever settle for anything less. But sometimes, just when you think you’re about to bite into a cheesy, crispy, doughy masterpiece… it’s a total letdown. Now, let’s be clear: a bad pizza in New Jersey isn’t just disappointing—it’s practically offensive. This is one of the pizza capitals of the world, people! How could it possibly…

A Gloucester County dad is facing some serious charges after a tense showdown at Paulsboro High School back in March. The 39-year-old father from Gibbstown was indicted on Sept. 4 after he allegedly stormed into a classroom and demanded a student apologize to his daughter. The incident quickly escalated, almost turning into a full-blown brawl with another student. Because clearly, nothing says “let’s handle this calmly” like almost throwing hands in a classroom. It all went down when the father was at the school to sign his daughter out, but instead, he found himself stepping into a classroom, heated, and…

Baltimore, MD – Eastern District officers responded to a report of an unarmed robbery on Guilford Avenue. The incident, involving a group of five juvenile males, took place on Monday at approximately 6:52 p.m. Upon arrival, officers met with a 26-year-old male victim. The victim reported being robbed of his belongings before the suspects fled the scene in a stolen black van. After reviewing surveillance footage and sharing descriptions of the suspects, officers located three juveniles. The suspects, aged between 12 and 15, were taken into custody. The juveniles were transported to Juvenile Booking for a detention review by the…

Kirkwood, NY – It’s a trap! The New York State Police recently conducted an enforcement initiative in an active work zone on I-81 in Kirkwood, resulting in multiple traffic citations. A notable incident involved an individual stopped for traveling at 82 mph in a clearly marked 55 mph work zone. In total, 44 tickets were issued during the operation, named Operation Hard Hat, which took place while a Department of Transportation crew was performing bridge work. The primary focus of the initiative was to enforce speed limits and ensure the safety of workers in the area. The state police urged…

Poughkeepsie, NY – On Wednesday, the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to a potential violence threat against Dutchess BOCES. The warning was posted on social media and reported to school authorities, who then informed the School Resource Officer, a Sheriff’s Deputy. Around 9 a.m., multiple Sheriff’s Office personnel arrived at the school to secure the premises and ensure the safety of both students and staff as the threat was investigated. Early findings indicate the post was a re-post of a previously circulated threat that didn’t specifically mention Dutchess BOCES. This re-post had been widely shared in recent weeks. The…

FREDERICK, MD – A vehicle was stolen on Thursday from the 1700 block of Harvest Drive in Frederick with an infant in the back seat. The Frederick Police Department, Maryland State Police, and Frederick County Sheriff’s Office collaborated swiftly to locate the vehicle. The stolen car was found shortly afterward at 502 E. Ridgeville Boulevard in Mount Airy, MD. Authorities discovered the infant unharmed, ensuring the child’s safety. The suspect was apprehended without incident. The Frederick Police Department expressed gratitude to all officers and allied agencies involved in securing the safe outcome. Further details are available on the city of…