Author: Breaking Local News Report

Animal Cruelty Incident at Morey’s Pier Leads to Arrest NORTH WILDWOOD, NJ – On July 6, the North Wildwood Police Department responded to an animal cruelty incident at Morey’s Pier, located at 2501 Boardwalk Avenue. Witnesses reported that Franklin Zeigler, 29, from Cape May, NJ, had decapitated a seagull. During the investigation, Zeigler was irate and uncooperative with officers regarding an unrelated matter, resulting in his arrest for Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest, both classified as Disorderly Persons offenses. NWPD Detective Deritis, who is also the department’s Humane Law Enforcement Officer, conducted a follow-up investigation. This included analyzing statements made…

Today, congressional leaders said current Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle should resign in the same manner that Stuart Knight did in 1981, months after the failed assassination attempt on former U.S. President Ronald Reagan. Knight’s tenure with the Secret Service included notable assignments and responsibilities. Between the late 1960s and early 1970s, he worked on counterfeit money cases in Los Angeles and Washington. In 1971, he transitioned to the Secret Service for Administration, serving as an assistant director for over two years before being appointed the 15th Director on November 7, 1973. As director, Knight was responsible for planning the…

MILWAUKEE, WI – A tragic shooting at Dineen Park resulted in the death of a 17-year-old girl and injuries to nine others early Monday. The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office reported that a large gathering of primarily teenagers at a car party in Dineen Park escalated into violence shortly before 12:30 a.m. The incident began with a verbal altercation among several attendees, which led to at least one emergency call to 911. Upon their arrival, law enforcement officers discovered the young girl deceased and nine other individuals wounded. Among the injured were eight gunshot victims and one young woman who was…

CHICAGO, IL – A 42-year-old man was fatally shot while sitting in a parked vehicle early Monday morning. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. in the 9800 block of South Ellis Avenue. According to police, the victim was shot once in the head by an unknown assailant who fled the scene. The victim was transported to the University of Chicago Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Cook County medical examiner’s office has not yet identified the deceased. Area Two detectives are conducting an investigation, and no arrests have been made.

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A stabbing incident occurred late last night on the highway at 10xxx Calera Road in the 8th District. An 18-year-old male suffered a stab wound to his left forearm. Following the incident, the victim was transported by a private vehicle to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, where he is currently listed in stable condition. Authorities have secured the scene for further investigation, but no arrests have been made and no weapon has been found as of yet. The Northeast Detective Division (NEDD) is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack.

BRONX, NY — Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark has announced that 34-year-old Kemoy Royal of Pratt Avenue, Bronx, has been sentenced to 34 years to life in prison. Royal was convicted for raping two women and sexually assaulting a third within his Eastchester apartment over a six-day period. Bronx Supreme Court Justice Jeffrey Zimmerman handed down the sentence today, which includes 17 years to life for Predatory Sexual Assault, 10 years for first-degree Rape, and 7 years for Attempted Criminal Sexual Act in the first degree, all to be served consecutively. Royal’s arrest followed a jury verdict on May…

NEWARK, NJ — Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé is appealing to the public for help in identifying a male suspect involved in a recent assault. The incident occurred on July 11, 2024, around 4 a.m. at a bus stop located at Broad and Market Streets. Surveillance footage captured the suspect striking a female victim in the face with his fist while she was waiting at the bus stop. The suspect is described as having a thin build and dark complexion. He was last seen wearing a blue and white picnic-style shirt, a brown v-neck shirt, and white and…

NEWARK, NJ — The Newark Fire Division is inviting the community to visit various firehouses during their Open House events. Additionally, the division has scheduled fire hydrant openings for the remaining days of July to provide residents with relief during the hot summer days. Here are the scheduled dates and locations for the fire hydrant openings: July 22, 2024: Brookdale Avenue between Valley Street and 18th Avenue July 25, 2024: Cabinet Street between Bergen Street and Littleton Avenue July 26, 2024: Fabyan Place between Nye and Hawthorne Avenue July 27 and 28, 2024: Johnson Avenue between Clinton Avenue and Stratford…

CUMBERLAND, MD — On Sunday, July 21, Thomas Scannell Jr., 63, of Cumberland, was arrested for multiple offenses after police responded to a reported assault at George Washington Headquarters on Greene Street. Arriving at approximately 2:02 PM, Cumberland Police encountered Scannell, who was reportedly intoxicated and non-compliant. Scannell’s behavior included aggressive approaches towards the officers and repeated attempts to walk away during the ongoing investigation. Due to his actions, Scannell was arrested and transported to Central Booking. He faces charges including Intoxicated Public Disturbance, Litter/Dump under 100 LBS, and Obstructing & Hindering. Scannell is currently held awaiting a bond hearing.

CLEVELAND, OH — The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is seeking the public’s help to capture Jonathan Paige, a fugitive wanted for multiple criminal charges, including robbery, domestic violence, abduction, vandalism, and aggravated theft. Jonathan Paige, 37, is described as a black male, approximately 6 feet 1 inch tall, and weighing about 170 pounds. He is known to frequent areas around Cleveland and Akron. Authorities urge anyone with information regarding Paige’s whereabouts to contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED or submit a tip online at www.usmarshals.gov/district/oh-n/index.html. Tipsters can remain anonymous, and a reward is available…