Author: Breaking Local News Report

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris announced on Wednesday that the federal government will provide a $750 payment to hurricane victims affected by recent flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. The announcement comes amid reports that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has nearly exhausted its disaster relief funds. The $750 payment is intended to help individuals and families who have lost homes and personal belongings in the aftermath of the storm. However, concerns have been raised about the adequacy of the assistance, with critics arguing that the sum is insufficient to meet basic needs like food, water, clothing, and temporary…

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A New Jersey man wanted for multiple sex crimes against a child was arrested in Memphis on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. Siamel Alberto Perez was wanted in connection with an aggravated sexual assault case involving a child in New Jersey. A warrant for his arrest was issued on Sept. 23 by Linden City Municipal Court in Union County, New Jersey. Charges against Perez include aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, and endangering the welfare of a child. U.S. Marshals in New Jersey launched a search and discovered information suggesting Perez was traveling south, possibly hiding…

NEWARK, N.J. — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey and the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division have filed a complaint against the state of New Jersey and a proposed consent decree to address unconstitutional conditions at two state-run veterans homes. The agreement follows an investigation into the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Homes at Menlo Park and Paramus, which uncovered inadequate care and infection control practices that placed residents at unreasonable risk of harm. The proposed consent decree, which still requires court approval, is intended to resolve claims that the state failed to protect residents’ safety…

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Regional Schools showed strong support for local law enforcement through their participation in the 2024 Vest-A-Cop campaign, raising funds to provide protective vests for officers serving the Toms River, Beachwood, South Toms River, and Pine Beach police departments. At Silver Bay Elementary, safeties gathered to celebrate the school’s contributions to the campaign, while district administrators joined in on the festivities at the official fundraiser held in Downtown Toms River on Sept. 30. One of the highlights of the event was the sight of blue-haired elementary school supervisor Matthew Gray, who dyed his hair…

FEMA is officially running out of money, and it couldn’t have come at a worse time. In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has confirmed that the agency doesn’t have enough funds to make it through the rest of the hurricane season. The situation is dire, and according to Mayorkas, “We are meeting the immediate needs with the money that we have, but we are expecting another hurricane to hit. FEMA does not have the funds to make it through the season.” With Helene having already caused catastrophic damage across multiple states—destroying homes, flooding entire towns,…

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Annapolis police responded to multiple reports of theft and burglary on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, including a package theft, a break-in at a vacant apartment, and the theft of delivered packages from a residential doorstep. In the first incident, a resident in the 1000 block of Primrose Road reported a theft captured on her security camera. According to the report, two Hispanic boys were seen walking up to the front steps of her residence and stealing a FedEx package before running away. The package contained cosmetic care items, with a total loss value of $77.55, police said.…

Quincy, MA – On Tuesday at approximately 3:00 PM, officers from the Fugitive Unit apprehended Jason Douglas, an 18-year-old resident of Quincy. The arrest took place in the area of Tyler Street in Quincy. Douglas was apprehended on an existing warrant from Roxbury District Court. The arrest warrant entailed charges of carjacking, two counts of attempting to commit a crime, and three counts of threats to commit a crime. Douglas is scheduled to face his arraignment in Roxbury District Court as part of the legal proceedings. On Wednesday, September 18, at around 7:30 PM, officers from District B-2 responded to…

BALTIMORE — Baltimore police have arrested five juveniles in connection with a series of robberies, assaults, and a stolen vehicle incident that occurred Wednesday morning, according to a statement from the Baltimore Police Department. The arrests were made in the Erdman Avenue and Belair Road area after a coordinated effort by officers from multiple districts, including the Eastern, Northeast, and Northern Districts, as well as the Regional Auto Theft Team (RATT). The police department’s Communication Section assisted in the operation. The suspects, all males aged 12 to 16, were taken into custody and transported to the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice…

TRENTON, N.J. — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin is spearheading a coalition of 18 jurisdictions in support of a federal effort to expand health insurance access to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) issued a Final Rule in May 2024 that extends eligibility for DACA recipients to purchase health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchanges. The rule is set to take effect on November 1, 2024. “DACA recipients have been unjustly excluded from ACA plans for more than a…

BRONX, N.Y. — A 40-year-old man from Yonkers was fatally shot Wednesday afternoon in the Norwood neighborhood of the Bronx, police said. The victim, identified as Kavon Reid, was found with gunshot wounds to the chest and leg. The incident occurred at approximately 1:47 p.m. at the intersection of East 198th Street and Bainbridge Avenue, within the confines of the 52nd Precinct. Officers responded to a 911 call and discovered Reid unconscious and unresponsive at the scene. EMS transported Reid to Saint Barnabas Hospital, where he was initially listed in critical condition. He later succumbed to his injuries, according to…