Author: Breaking Local News Report
BRONX, NY—A Bronx man, Johnnie Vickers, 42, has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for the fatal stabbing of an acquaintance, 23-year-old Adam Saunders. Bronx Supreme Court Justice Jeffrey M. Zimmerman handed down the sentence today following a jury’s guilty verdict on April 19 for first-degree manslaughter. The violent incident occurred on February 18, 2021, at Vickers’ Cruger Avenue apartment, where he repeatedly stabbed Saunders in the back. The victim’s body was discovered four days later after police were alerted by neighbors complaining of a foul odor. Vickers was arrested on March 3, 2021. Bronx District Attorney…
TRENTON, NJ—A distressing case of police misconduct has culminated in the guilty plea of New Jersey State Police Trooper Nicolas J. Hogan, 28, from Gibbstown, New Jersey. The incident, which involved the assault of a handcuffed woman, occurred in the early hours of September 7, 2022, in Upper Deerfield Township, Cumberland County. During a plea hearing on July 25, 2024, Hogan admitted to third-degree aggravated assault after striking the woman in the face with a metal flashlight while she was secured in the back of a police vehicle. The hearing, presided over by State Superior Court Judge Joseph M. Chiarello,…
Washington, DC – Vice President Kamala Harris recently delivered a speech addressing the ongoing conflict in Gaza, emphasizing the complexity and nuance of the situation. Harris underscored the importance of condemning terrorism and violence while advocating for the protection of innocent civilians and condemning anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and other forms of hate, but her statement confused many with her trademark ‘word salad’ style of speech. “It is important for the American people to remember, the war in Gaza is not a binary issue. However, too often the conversation is binary when the reality is anything but,” she said. “So I ask…
LAKELAND, FL—A house party in Lakeland resulted in the arrest of ten individuals, including eight juveniles, on Wednesday, following a police investigation into a juvenile probation violation and numerous neighborhood complaints. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office reported that the arrests occurred at approximately 5:00 PM in the Crystal Lake area after detectives received tips about ongoing disturbances and possible criminal activities at a residence. The incident traces back to Tuesday when deputies were initially called to investigate vehicle burglaries in the vicinity of Country Club Lane. Residents complained about a rental property managed by Sandra Gross, describing it as a…
VERSAILLES BOROUGH, Pa. — An adult male was pronounced dead at the scene after suffering multiple stab wounds on the porch of a duplex in the 400 block of Worthington Street. The incident, which occurred at 8:01 p.m., prompted the Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide Unit to respond to a request for assistance from the Versailles Borough Police. First responders found two additional victims in the adjacent residence. An adult male with a stab wound and an adult female who had been assaulted were both transported to an area hospital in stable condition. Preliminary investigations suggest that the deceased male…
PRINCESS ANNE, MD—A tragic conclusion to a search for a missing waterman was reached Thursday afternoon when Maryland Natural Resources Police recovered the body of 58-year-old Ted Allen Briddelle from Tangier Sound, near Deal Island. Briddelle, a resident of Princess Anne, had fallen overboard from a 41-foot commercial crabbing vessel on Tuesday morning. The recovery occurred at 4:02 PM, approximately two miles from where Briddelle was last seen. His body was located near the shoreline of a private residence, days after he was reported overboard near Mud Rock on July 23 at 8:20 AM. Following the initial distress call, Natural…
Towson, MD – Baltimore County Police Homicide detectives have arrested Deandre Stokes, 27, in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on July 1. At approximately 10:00 p.m., officers from the Dundalk Precinct responded to the 7700 block of Gough St. for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers discovered 20-year-old Jamel Nation with multiple gunshot wounds. Medics pronounced Nation deceased at the scene. Stokes has been charged with first-degree murder and other firearms-related offenses. Stokes is currently held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center.
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick and the Toms River Township Council hosted a spectacular evening at Shelter Cove on Wednesday, transforming the picturesque bayfront into a vibrant hub of music and celebration. Approximately 1,000 attendees gathered to witness the electrifying performance by Garden State Radio, a band renowned for their dynamic stage presence and wide-ranging repertoire of hits. The night was a resounding success, combining good music, good vibes, and community spirit in what is fast becoming one of Toms River’s most anticipated weekly events. The parking lots at Shelter Cove were packed and a free…
DETROIT, MI — A new Emerson College Polling/The Hill survey shows Vice President Kamala Harris trailing former President Donald Trump in four key swing states while the two are tied in Wisconsin. The poll, conducted between July 22 and 23, indicates that Trump leads Harris in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, with a tie in Wisconsin. In Arizona, Trump holds 49% support compared to Harris’s 44%. In Georgia, Trump leads with 48% to Harris’s 46%. Michigan sees Trump at 46% and Harris at 45%. In Pennsylvania, Trump has 48% while Harris has 46%. Both candidates have 47% support in Wisconsin.…
DETROIT, MI — A new poll by WDIV/Detroit News reveals a dead heat in Michigan between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump for the upcoming presidential election. The survey, conducted from Monday to Wednesday following President Joe Biden’s announcement not to seek re-election, shows Harris and Trump each securing 41% of voter support. Harris, while not yet officially nominated by the Democratic Party, is widely viewed as the presumptive candidate with strong backing from key party members. The poll outlines the current standing of candidates among Michigan voters. Kamala Harris leads with 41.6%, followed closely by Donald…