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BALTIMORE, MD – Baltimore Police were called to an area hospital on the evening of July 28, 2024, around 8:25 PM, following reports of a walk-in shooting victim. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 48-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim, whose identity has not been released, is currently in stable condition. Preliminary findings indicate that the shooting occurred on the 800 block of West Fayette Street. Detectives from the Southwest District Shooting division have taken over the investigation. They are currently gathering evidence and seeking witnesses to determine the circumstances leading to the shooting. The police urge anyone…

Bronx, NY – On Sunday, a New York City Police Officer was arrested and charged within the 43rd Precinct. Imran Iqbal, a 35-year-old off-duty NYPD officer, was taken into custody on Sunday, July 28, at 9:16 PM. Iqbal, who has been with the police force since October 2022 and currently serves at Police Service Area 7, faces multiple charges, including Acting in a Manner Injurious to a Child, Assault in the Third Degree, and Criminal Mischief. Iqbal, badge 23791, has been with Police Service Area 7 since April 2023. He earned $31,200 last year and has no previous incidents reported…

Wildwood, NJ – Scot, a young great white shark, was recently spotted off the coast of New Jersey near Wildwood. Scot, tagged by Ocearch in 2017, has been tracked since he was 5 feet 2 inches and 56 pounds. He is anticipated to be much bigger today. Great white shark pups can be between four and six feet long at birth, growing about 12 inches per year during their first five to six years. As they mature, they can reach lengths of around 10 feet. Based on this growth rate, Scot is expected to be around 7 or 8 feet…

Cape May, NJ—Marie, a loggerhead sea turtle, has completed a 2,000 km journey from Juno Beach, Florida, to Cape May, New Jersey. Marie, a 3-foot-5-inch, 294-pound loggerhead sea turtle, was tagged by Ocearch in April. Shortly after her tagging on May 22nd, she embarked on her journey north. She arrived in Cape May on July 9th, settling at the mouth of the Delaware River. Ocearch’s tracking data recorded that Marie was tagged on April 27th at 12:00 AM in Juno Beach. Her latest recorded ping was on July 29th at 7:42 AM, with her most recent Z-ping on July 24th…

JACKSON, NJ—In a recent meeting, the Jackson Board of Education, together with town officials, tackled the pressing issue of transportation safety concerning courtesy busing for students. This gathering was a response to the cutbacks in state aid under the S2 funding formula, prompting the district to consider ending courtesy school busing for students living within two miles of their schools. Council President Jennifer Kuhn, Councilman Mordechai Burnstein, Business Administrator Terrence Wall, Public Safety Director Joseph Candido, and other municipal government officials attended the session. They collectively addressed the community’s worries about students walking to school amid concerns over inadequate local…

TRENTON, NJ —After enduring months of dry and hot weather, New Jersey is slated to receive much-needed drought relief through sporadic rainfalls over the coming days. Today, the state expects isolated showers, escalating to scattered showers and thunderstorms post-3pm. The weather remains partly sunny with highs around 85 degrees Fahrenheit and a southwest wind blowing at 5 to 10 mph. The probability of precipitation stands at 30%, with new rainfall potentially reaching between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, although thunderstorms may bring higher amounts. Tonight, the forecast includes a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am,…

Current Traffic Updates Across New Jersey JERSEY CITY, NJ—Traffic updates have been issued for various locations across New Jersey as of this morning. In Jersey City, a disabled vehicle is blocking one left lane in the Holland Tunnel’s south tunnel eastbound, mid-tunnel. Despite this, traffic flow is maintained with no significant delays reported. In Teaneck Township, NJ 4 eastbound is experiencing minor delays from River Rd to Queen Anne Rd, with the current travel time staying under five minutes. Similarly, US 9 northbound is slowed from CR 673/Ernston Rd in Sayreville to US 9 in South Amboy, also under a…

BALTIMORE, MD – A late-night police operation in the Fells Point area resulted in the arrest of a 24-year-old male suspect involved in an auto theft incident. Baltimore Police reported the sequence of events that unfolded on July 27,, starting around 11:23 PM. Members of the police unit Foxtrot were alerted to a stolen vehicle traversing the Fells Point area. When officers attempted to pull over the vehicle, the driver refused to comply, leading to a pursuit. The chase concluded when the driver abandoned the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot. Officers quickly apprehended him shortly after he bailed…

DOVER, DE – Delaware State Police have taken 35-year-old Dennis Swain of Dover into custody following a shooting incident that occurred on the morning of July 27, 2024. The event unfolded around 7:23 AM on North Bay Drive in Dover. According to the preliminary investigation, two construction workers were traveling along Kitts Hummock Road when they stopped to assist Swain, believing he needed help. An argument ensued during which Swain threatened to retrieve a gun. The workers, sensing danger, departed and headed to a nearby construction site. Swain allegedly followed, confronted the workers while armed, and discharged the firearm. Fortunately,…

PITTSFIELD, MA – Berkshire County District Attorney Timothy Shugrue was among the notable figures attending a fundraiser for Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris on July 27, 2024. The event, held at the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, drew a crowd of prominent politicians and celebrated artists. The fundraiser boasted an impressive roster of attendees, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Edward Markey, Congressman Richard Neal, and former Governor Deval Patrick. State Senator Paul Mark was also present. Adding a touch of glamour to the evening, performances by renowned musicians James Taylor and Yo-Yo Ma captivated the audience. This gathering highlights the strong…