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CHESAPEAKE, VA – The Chesapeake Police Department is currently investigating a homicide that occurred late Sunday night. Authorities were alerted to a shooting at around 10:41 p.m. in the 2000 block of Randolph Arch. Upon arrival, officers discovered a teenage male with gunshot wounds in the parking lot of the local apartment complex. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation remains active and ongoing as police work to gather more details about the incident. Further information will be provided as the investigation progresses.

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The East Brunswick Police Department has announced an overnight milling and paving project at the intersection of Cranbury Road and Fern Road. The work is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, and will continue until 6 a.m. the following morning. The project will resume on the evening of Wednesday, July 24, at 7 p.m. and conclude at 6 a.m. on Thursday, July 25. During these periods, residents living on or near Fern Road will experience limited access to Cranbury Road. Police will be present to manage traffic and provide assistance to motorists…

NEW YORK, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul today inaugurated the construction of the Sunrise Wind project, New York’s most ambitious offshore wind initiative to date, with a capacity to generate 924 megawatts of power. This project is poised to supply clean energy to roughly 600,000 homes in New York. The announcement was made at the Boys and Girls Club of Bellport on Long Island, marking the official launch of construction activities. The news comes after federal regulators shut down the Vineyard Wind project off the coast of Nantucket last week. Debris from a shattered turbine blade littered beaches forcing the…

HAMBURG, NY – Tony Cavallaro of Erie County, a suburb of Buffalo, is taking legal action against environmental regulators over the custody of his alligator, Albert. Cavallaro, 64, has been the caretaker of the 11-foot, 750-pound reptile for over three decades. The alligator was relocated to Gator Country Adventure Park in Beaumont, Texas, following a raid in March by agents from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The lawsuit, filed earlier this month, seeks to overturn the decision that led to Albert being tranquilized and transported across state lines. Cavallaro argues that he purchased the alligator legally…

SANGAMON COUNTY, IL – A disturbing incident involving the fatal shooting of an unarmed Black woman by a white sheriff’s deputy has led to significant legal repercussions in Sangamon County. Sonya Massey, 36, was shot in her own home by Deputy Sean Grayson after she had called 911 to report a suspected prowler. The shooting occurred in the early hours of July 6, and body camera footage from the incident was released by the state attorney’s office this Monday afternoon. The footage reveals tense moments inside Massey’s home where Deputy Grayson, along with another deputy, responded to Massey’s call. Initially…

MILTON, DE – Delaware State Police are currently investigating a shooting incident that took place early this morning in Milton. The incident occurred on July 22, at around 4:47 a.m., on the 14000 block of Collins Street. Upon arrival, troopers discovered a 19-year-old man with gunshot wounds to his upper torso. Immediate life-saving efforts were initiated, and the victim was subsequently transported to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. Early findings from the investigation indicate that the victim was residing in a shed on the property. An unidentified assailant reportedly fired multiple shots into the shed, striking the victim. Further…

LINDEN, NJ – The Linden Police Youth Academy Class #6 celebrated their graduation on Friday, marking the culmination of a week of intensive training. The department expressed immense pride in the growth and potential of these young graduates, anticipating their future contributions to the community. This year’s program success was made possible through the support of various community partners, including elected officials, local businesses, and emergency services. Their collective efforts underscore the community’s investment in the development of its youth. Significant contributors included Mayor Derek Armstead, Council President Michele Yamakaitis, and City Council members. Also acknowledged were the Linden P.B.A.…

TAUNTON, MA — Mayor Shaunna O’Connell of Taunton is facing charges after allegedly biting her husband during a domestic dispute over the weekend. O’Connell, who has been vocal about reducing crime, is now charged with one count of assault and battery on a family member and one count of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. The incident, which occurred on Friday night, escalated from a verbal altercation regarding a marital issue to a physical confrontation. According to the Taunton Police Department, the situation intensified when O’Connell allegedly bit her husband on the forearm and struck him with a gasket…

ROCKVILLE, MD — The Rockville City Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for Ricky Dyson, a Rockville resident, following a stabbing incident that occurred on the evening of July 20. At around 9:40 PM, officers responded to a report of an assault near Dawson Ave. and Upton St., where they discovered a large crowd and evidence of blood at the scene. Investigations led to the identification of Dyson as the suspect. He is charged with multiple counts including four counts each of 1st Degree Assault, 2nd Degree Assault, and Reckless Endangerment. Shortly after the incident, four adult victims with…

PERTH AMBOY, NJ — The Perth Amboy Police Department has addressed a misleading social media post claiming that a young child was found and brought to their station. The department confirmed that the information shared is incorrect and no such incident has occurred. They emphasized that no child matching the description provided in the post has been brought to their station. In response to the spread of this false information, authorities are urging the public to refrain from sharing or further circulating the post. The police department encourages anyone who encounters a lost child or faces any emergency to contact…