Author: Breaking Local News Report

CAPE MAY, N.J. — Two Cape May County firefighters have joined New Jersey Task Force 1 (NJTF1) in the ongoing search and rescue efforts in Asheville, N.C., following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Lt. Szemcsak of the Cape May Fire Department and Firefighter Matt Long from the Ocean City Firefighters Association have been deployed to the region for the past two weeks. The two firefighters are part of a larger contingent of NJTF1 members and other FEMA teams working in the surrounding Asheville area. The teams are conducting search and rescue operations in communities heavily impacted by the storm,…

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is collecting cold-weather items for survivors of Tropical Storm Helene, as temperatures are expected to dip into the 30s in the coming weeks. The department is asking for donations such as coats, blankets, gloves or mittens, and hand warmers. Donations can be dropped off at several locations across the area, including 1298 Patton Avenue in West Asheville, the Presbyterian Church at 2215 Hendersonville Road in Asheville, and Harrah’s Cherokee Center at 87 Haywood Street, where items can be dropped at the front door between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. Another drop-off…

CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Firefighters responded to a high-rise fire overnight at the Towers of Windsor Apartment Building in Cherry Hill, quickly extinguishing a blaze that broke out on the fourth floor. Crews were initially dispatched to the scene following an automatic fire alarm. Engine 1322 was the first unit to arrive, finding smoke emanating from the fourth floor. The incident was promptly upgraded, with additional resources requested. Firefighters located and extinguished a small fire in one of the apartments. No injuries were reported. The Cherry Hill Fire Department emphasized the importance of fire safety for residents, particularly those living…

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in locating 32-year-old Dominique Brunson, who has been missing since late August. Brunson was last seen on August 23 outside her home on Sweet Avenue in Buffalo. Brunson is described as a Black female, approximately 5 feet tall and weighing 120 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. At the time she was last seen, she may have been wearing a blue bikini top with jean shorts, according to the police. Authorities reported that Brunson was officially reported missing on September 25, over a month after she…

BALTIMORE, Md. — Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a suspect in connection with a series of bank robberies in Baltimore. The Baltimore Police Department identified 34-year-old Donte Green as the suspect in multiple incidents, which have raised concerns across the city. Green is described as a Black male, standing 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 134 pounds. He is wanted on charges including armed robbery and assault, according to a statement released by the Baltimore Police Department on social media. Authorities have not disclosed the number of robberies linked to the suspect or provided specific details…

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark are both incredible athletes, but Caitlin Clark’s rookie year in the WNBA stands out for several reasons. Clark’s performance with the Indiana Fever was nothing short of phenomenal. Averaging 19.2 points, 8.4 assists, and 5.7 rebounds per game, she became one of the most dynamic rookies the league has ever seen. As new fan of the WNBA, I don’t particularly like being called a racist, which is essentially what Angel Reese said after realizing she’s second fiddle to Clark. But there’s more to it than that. Caitlin Clark has energized the league, but there’s a…

MARYDEL, Del. — Delaware State Police have arrested 34-year-old Orlando Saunders of Camden, Delaware, in connection with the theft of bleachers from the Marydel-Hartly Little League field last month. Saunders turned himself in to authorities on Monday following an investigation that linked him to the crime. The theft occurred on September 23, when troopers responded to a report of stolen bleachers from the Little League complex located at 407 Taraila Road in Marydel. Witnesses described seeing an unidentified man removing four bleachers from the property and leaving the scene in a maroon SUV. Through investigative efforts, police were able to…

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania officials are urging caution as schools across the state face a surge in reported threats, many of which are linked to social media-based pranks. The warnings come from a coalition of state leaders, including Attorney General Michelle Henry, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, Education Secretary Dr. Khalid N. Mumin, and State Police Commissioner Colonel Christopher Paris. Officials highlighted that the sharp rise in threats since the start of the 2024-2025 school year, while concerning, is largely fueled by false alarms circulating online. The state’s Safe2Say Something program, which allows students and community members to report potential threats, has…

Biden disputes Harris’s claim about DeSantis’s cooperation during hurricane response WASHINGTON — President Biden contradicted Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday after she suggested that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was not returning her calls regarding the state’s hurricane relief efforts. In a statement, Biden emphasized DeSantis’s cooperation with federal officials and expressed satisfaction with their communication. “He’s gotten all that he needs,” Biden said of DeSantis. “I talked to him again yesterday, and I said, ‘No, you’re doing a great job. It’s all being done well. We thank you for it.’” Biden added that he provided his personal phone number…

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A Syracuse man has been arrested after police say he abandoned a dog inside a trash can on Burnet Avenue on Tuesday. According to the Syracuse Police Department, Animal Cruelty Officers responded to a complaint around 4:45 p.m. and discovered a poodle mix inside a plastic bag that had been placed in a trash can. The dog was transported to a local veterinary hospital and is expected to fully recover from its injuries. Following an investigation, police arrested 58-year-old Anthony Munford in connection with the incident. Munford has been charged with one count of abandonment of an…