Author: Breaking Local News Report
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Township government congratulated Believe Beauty Co. on the grand opening of its new facility at 1898 Hinds Road. Council President Craig Coleman attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony, celebrating the launch of the new hair salon in the township. The event marks the latest addition to the local business community. Further details about the opening or services provided by Believe Beauty Co. were not immediately available.
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Township government has announced its Fall 2024 Leaf Collection Schedule, introducing a pilot program aimed at reducing single-use plastics during curbside leaf collection. As part of the initiative, residents can now use compostable brown paper bags for collecting leaves. According to township officials, this change will allow all materials placed curbside to be recycled, improving efficiency and reducing environmental impact. The new program is designed to eliminate non-compostable items in the collection process, which township officials say will help keep Toms River cleaner and greener. Residents with questions about the new system can…
MINEOLA, N.Y. — A Hempstead man pleaded guilty to murder and other charges on Monday in connection with the November 2021 killing of a 24-year-old man during an attempted robbery in Uniondale, the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office announced. Khamari Elie, 20, pleaded guilty before Judge Tammy Robbins to charges including second-degree murder, attempted robbery, and criminal possession of a weapon. Elie is expected to be sentenced to 17 years to life in prison at a hearing scheduled for November 6, 2024. Prosecutors had recommended a sentence of 20 years to life. “Khamari Elie’s plea reflects his undeniable role in…
BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 35-year-old Theresa Bailey, who has been reported missing from the Southern District. Bailey was last seen in the 3900 block of Fairhaven Avenue, but police do not have information on what she was wearing at the time of her disappearance. Anyone with information on Bailey’s whereabouts is encouraged to call 911 or contact the Southern District police at 410-396-2499.
ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Aberdeen Township Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a juvenile male who was reported missing late Wednesday night. Aaron Wilson, a juvenile, was last seen in the area of 70 Winding Brook Drive in Old Bridge Township around 11:45 p.m. on October 2. He has not returned home, and police are concerned for his safety. Wilson is described as approximately 5’4” tall, weighing 130 pounds, and was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black sweatpants, and Yeezy foam sliders. Anyone with information on Wilson’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Aberdeen…
GAMBRILLS, Md. — Two men were arrested early Wednesday after a traffic stop in Gambrills led to the discovery of drugs and firearms, according to police. At approximately 12:30 a.m. on October 2, detectives in the area of Florida Place and California Terrace observed individuals acting suspiciously inside a vehicle. A K-9 unit was called to the scene, and a scan of the vehicle indicated the presence of drugs. Following the alert, detectives conducted a search of the vehicle and found a revolver, a handgun, small amounts of cocaine, cannabis, and drug paraphernalia. Police arrested two men at the scene.…
BALTIMORE — Baltimore County detectives have obtained an arrest warrant for a juvenile suspect in connection with a shooting that took place on September 13 in the 400 block of Dunkirk Road. The incident, which occurred during an attempted robbery, left a 50-year-old man severely wounded. The shooting happened just after 11:30 a.m. when officers from the Towson Precinct responded to reports of gunfire in the residential area. Upon arrival, police found the victim suffering from a single gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition. The Baltimore County Police Department’s Violent Crimes…
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A 17-year-old from Brookeville died Wednesday in a single-vehicle crash on Norwood Road in Sandy Spring, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. Sanaa Virtue Vil was driving a 2005 Toyota Corolla when the vehicle struck a wooden telephone pole around 7:57 a.m., police said. Vil was traveling northbound near Ashton Forest Way when the crash occurred. Montgomery County officers and fire rescue teams responded to the scene. Vil was pronounced dead at the site of the collision, police said. Two other passengers, both 17 years old, were extricated from the car and taken to a…
Imagine hopping on a domestic flight in the U.S., breezing through airport security with the usual checkpoint routine: showing your ID, passing through metal detectors, and maybe getting a pat-down if the machines decide to be finicky. Now, imagine standing in line next to someone who is about to board the same plane as you—but without any government-issued ID in hand. Sound far-fetched? Well, according to a new report by the Office of Inspector General (OIG), it’s happening more often than you think, and it’s raising serious security concerns. The OIG’s report, released on September 30, 2024, revealed a major…
With the ongoing port strike shutting down shipping along the East Coast and Gulf Coast, Americans are panic buying, you guessed it, paper towels and toilet paper. It’s like the pandemic all over again. There’s just one problem. Both products are entirely sourced and manufactured right here in America. With the ongoing port strikes affecting the flow of imported goods, concerns have arisen over potential shortages of everyday household items. However, there is no need to stockpile Bounty paper towels and Charmin toilet paper, as both products are manufactured domestically in multiple locations across the United States. Procter & Gamble…