Author: Breaking Local News Report
Atlantic City, NJ – Tawanne Williams, 42, of Philadelphia, PA, and Jessica Bryant, 33, of Atlantic City, NJ, were sentenced on Monday to New Jersey State Prison for their roles in a 2022 shooting in Atlantic City. Bryant received a sentence of five years for second-degree aggravated assault and fourth-degree pointing a firearm. Her sentence includes an 85% period of parole ineligibility under the No Early Release Act, followed by three years of parole supervision. Williams was sentenced to five years for second-degree certain persons not to possess a handgun and fourth-degree obstructing the administration of law. He will serve…
Atlantic City, NJ – Glen Graves, 33, of Atlantic City, has been sentenced to 18 years in New Jersey State Prison for first-degree kidnapping, second-degree possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose, and fourth-degree resisting arrest by flight. The sentence, issued on Thursday, July 11, by the Honorable Bernard E. DeLury, Jr. P.J.Cr., includes an 85% period of parole ineligibility under the No Early Release Act. Graves’s offenses began on December 27, 2022, when he forcibly entered an Atlantic City apartment armed with a handgun. He ransacked the apartment and then forced the resident at gunpoint to drive to…
Brooklyn, NY – Antoine Ruffin, a 27-year-old male from Queens, NY, was fatally shot on Monday evening. The incident occurred near 306 Franklin Avenue, within the 79 Precinct. Police responded to a 911 call at approximately 7:41 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found Ruffin with a gunshot wound to the chest. EMS transported him to NYC Health and Hospitals/Kings County, where he was pronounced dead. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
Leonardtown, MD – An investigation is underway following a fire in a fifth wheel RV located at 23285 Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown, St. Mary’s County. The incident was reported on Monday at 8:10 a.m. The fire, discovered by the occupants, began in the interior of the RV owned by Christopher Hall and Christin Braddy. One adult female sustained burns and was flown for treatment. She was later released. Two children were also present but were not injured. The fire caused an estimated $200 in structural damage and $50 in content loss. There were no working smoke detectors in the…
Little Ferry, NJ – Miguel A. Delacruz Romero, 33, of Lodi, NJ, has been arrested on charges of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in serious bodily injury. The arrest follows an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, led by Chief Matthew Finck, and the Little Ferry Police Department, under Chief James Walters. On Sunday, the Little Ferry Police Department responded to a serious two-car accident on Route 46. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Fatal Accident Investigation Unit also attended the scene. The investigation determined that a 2019 Dodge pickup truck, driven by Delacruz Romero, was traveling east…
Bronx, NY – On Monday, May 27, at approximately 2:50 p.m., a 49-year-old female was the victim of a theft aboard an MTA bus. An unknown individual removed a backpack from her lap and fled northbound on White Plains Road. The victim was not injured during the incident. The suspect is described as a male with a medium complexion and a slim build. He was last seen wearing a light blue hooded sweatshirt, a black vest, black jeans, black sneakers, and had a short dreadlock hairstyle. Police are seeking information that may lead to the identification of the suspect. The…
Cape May Courthouse, NJ – Chipotle Mexican Grill is set to open its first location in Cape May Courthouse on Tuesday, July 17. The new restaurant, located at 9 Broadway Rd, will feature a Chipotlane, a drive-thru pick-up lane for convenient digital order retrieval. Key Details: Hours: Open daily from 10:45 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. New Menu Items: Guests can enjoy the limited-time fan-favorite Chicken al Pastor. Employment Opportunities: Chipotle is hiring for approximately 30 positions at the Cape May Courthouse location and nationwide. Competitive benefits include a crew bonus, a debt-free college degree program, English as a second language…
Bronx, NY – On Friday, June 21, at approximately 4:00 p.m., a 63-year-old female was assaulted near the intersection of Bruckner Boulevard and Westchester Avenue. Two unidentified females approached the victim, punching and kicking her multiple times before fleeing on foot in an unknown direction. The victim sustained swelling and bruising to her face but refused medical attention at the scene. The police are seeking any information that may lead to the identification of the suspects. The investigation remains ongoing.
Bronx, NY – A robbery occurred on Morrison Avenue where a known individual, along with two unknown individuals, approached a victim and assaulted him. The suspects punched a 17-year-old victim in the face, causing pain, and forcibly removed a sum of currency before fleeing eastbound on Morrison Avenue. The victim refused medical attention. The incident happened at around 11:30 pm on July 7th. The first suspect is described as a male with a dark complexion, last seen wearing a black shower cap, a black t-shirt, grey sweatpants, and black and red sneakers. The second suspect is described as a male…
Arlington, TX – The woman who sang a terrible rendition of the Star Spangled Banner at last night’s MLB home run derby claimed today that she was drunk. Four-time Grammy-nominated country singer Ingrid Andress faced widespread criticism following her national anthem performance at the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby at Globe Life Field. Before the hitters could take their positions, Andress’s rendition of the anthem drew significant backlash on social media. Today, she apologized, admitting that she was drunk and is now entering rehab. “I’m not gonna bulls–t y’all, I was drunk last night,” Andress said today. “I’m checking myself…