Author: Breaking Local News Report
The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office shared a heartfelt message from Sheriff Quentin Miller as the community grapples with the aftermath of severe devastation. The Sheriff acknowledged the overwhelming loss, with homes destroyed and families shattered, but emphasized the ongoing dedication of search and rescue teams. “We are not just looking for bodies—we are looking for lives,” he stated, highlighting the emotional weight of searching for missing loved ones. Sheriff Miller reminded everyone that those unaccounted for are cherished community members, and the search will continue until everyone is brought home. While the number of deceased and missing may fluctuate in…
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced yesterday that Alfredo Morocho has pleaded guilty to sex trafficking charges after targeting and exploiting a migrant teenager for prostitution. Morocho arranged encounters between the teen and paying customers at various locations throughout Queens, profiting from her exploitation over several months. He pocketed the money earned from these encounters and also paid the teen for sexual services himself. Morocho’s guilty plea is a critical step in addressing the exploitation of vulnerable young people in the community, as authorities continue to crack down on trafficking and protect survivors. District Attorney Katz said, “This defendant brazenly…
FROSTBURG, Md. — A truck fire has closed all westbound lanes of Interstate 68 near mile marker 34, according to the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office. The closure, which was announced early Thursday, has prompted officials to urge drivers to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Fire crews are currently on the scene working to contain the blaze. No details have been released regarding potential injuries or the cause of the fire. Authorities have advised drivers to use caution while traveling in the vicinity, as traffic backups are expected. The duration of the closure remains unclear. “We recommend avoiding the…
SEA GIRT, N.J. — Hundreds of residents from communities along the Jersey Shore are expected to gather Sunday morning to protest the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind project, which includes plans to install high-capacity power cables through residential areas in Sea Girt, Manasquan, Wall, and Howell. The rally, organized by the grassroots group Stop the High-Risk Power Cables.org, will coincide with Governor Phil Murphy’s annual National Guard Review, scheduled to take place at the National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt. The group hopes to use the governor’s presence to draw attention to their concerns about the potential health, safety, and…
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — The City of Perth Amboy is undergoing a major downtown revitalization project thanks to a $2.6 million investment funded entirely by grants and the New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ). The initiative aims to improve safety, cleanliness, and accessibility in the city’s downtown area without raising municipal taxes. The project includes the installation of security cameras downtown, which will be monitored by the police department to ensure rapid response times when necessary. To keep the area clean, the city is deploying new litter sweepers and 120 upgraded trash containers, along with a Seasonal Clean Team to…
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Three members of a family were found dead following a house fire early Friday morning in Woodbridge, according to police. Officers responded to the fire at approximately 5:55 a.m. in the 15700 block of Piedmont Place. Fire and Rescue personnel discovered the bodies of three unaccounted-for family members inside the home after extinguishing the blaze. The victims were identified as 49-year-old Sameena Begum, a 13-year-old male juvenile, and an 8-year-old boy, all of Woodbridge. No other injuries were reported in the incident. Authorities are continuing to investigate the fire, as well as the cause and manner of…
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 9-year-old Safier Ammons, who was last seen on Monday morning. According to police, Safier was last spotted at his home on the 100 block of East Indiana Avenue around 7:30 a.m. on September 30, 2024. He is described as 4 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 110 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing a red Under Armour hoodie, black sweatpants, and black, red, and white Nike Dunk sneakers. Authorities said Safier is known to frequent the areas near Jasper Street and…
BALTIMORE — A Baltimore County waitress struck it big this week, winning $50,000 from a scratch-off lottery ticket during a break at work. The Woodlawn woman, who asked to remain anonymous, revealed that she had been waiting for the lunch rush at her restaurant when she decided to play a few scratch-offs that her son had purchased earlier that morning. Among the tickets was a $5 Gold Rush 7s Tripler, which ended up hiding the top prize. “I was thinking to myself, ‘I think I just won,’” the winner told Maryland Lottery officials, describing the moment she realized she had…
PHILADELPHIA — A 42-year-old man was shot in both legs on Friday afternoon at the intersection of 7th and Market Streets in downtown Philadelphia, according to police. The shooting occurred at approximately 4:08 p.m. The victim was transported by police to Jefferson Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. Authorities said the scene is being held for investigation by the Shooting Investigation Group. A suspect has been apprehended, and a weapon was recovered at the scene. Further details about the incident were not immediately available as the investigation continues.
QUEENS, N.Y. — An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder for allegedly firing multiple gunshots at a car, killing another teenager outside a McDonald’s in Springfield Gardens, Queens, last week. Rayvon Phillip, 18, was arraigned on charges of second-degree murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon, according to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. The incident occurred on the night of September 27 along South Conduit Avenue. Prosecutors said Phillip fired multiple shots at a vehicle carrying four males, including 18-year-old Akim Cisse, who was seated in the passenger seat. Cisse was struck in the back of…