Author: Breaking Local News Report
Spirit Halloween just came out swinging at NBC and Saturday Night Live (SNL), and honestly, we’re here for the drama. It all started with a cheeky tweet from Spirit Halloween, the iconic seasonal retailer known for popping up in abandoned stores every fall. They decided to drag SNL in the spookiest, sassiest way possible. Spirit posted, “We are great at raising things back from the dead,” tagging @nbcsnl, and oh boy, things got juicy. Why the shade, you ask? Well, Spirit Halloween unveiled a new costume poking fun at SNL’s upcoming 50th anniversary. The “Irrelevant 50-Year-Old TV Show” costume includes…
CUMBERLAND, Md. — A 23-year-old man was arrested Monday following an assault at a residence on Springdale Street, according to the Cumberland Police Department. Officers responded to the 200 block of Springdale Street after receiving a report of an assault. Upon arrival, they encountered multiple individuals engaged in a verbal altercation outside the residence. Authorities separated the individuals and spoke with the victim, who reported being choked during an argument inside the home. Following an investigation, Alex Corbin Lemmon, 23, of Cumberland, was arrested and charged with first- and second-degree assault. Lemmon was taken before a District Court Commissioner for…
FREDERICK, Md. — The Frederick Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Anastasia Giles, an 18-year-old woman who has been missing since September 26. Giles is described as 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 115 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen in Frederick, police said. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is urged to contact the Frederick Police Department at 301-600-2102. Authorities are asking for help in ensuring her safe return.
CUMBERLAND, Md. — A section of westbound Interstate 68 was closed for over an hour Monday night after a tractor-trailer jackknifed, blocking the roadway, according to the Cumberland Police Department. Officers responded to the scene near Beall Street around 9:30 p.m., where the truck driver reported losing control due to weather conditions. The driver was transported to a nearby medical facility with non-life-threatening injuries. The roadway remained closed for about 90 minutes as crews worked to clear the scene.
ABERDEEN, Md. — A 14-year-old student at Aberdeen Middle School has been charged with making threats of mass violence after being linked to a bomb threat at the school, the Harford County Sheriff’s Office said Monday. The threat was reported by another student who informed the school’s resource officer after overhearing two students discussing placing a bomb in a school bathroom. An investigation was launched immediately, according to authorities. The students, aged 12 and 14, were identified, and a search of their belongings was conducted. While no explosive materials were found, writings and drawings detailing how to make a bomb…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former President Donald J. Trump has accused Vice President Kamala Harris of staging a photo during her briefing on Hurricane Helene. Trump made the claim in a post on social media on Monday, suggesting the photo, which shows Harris aboard a plane, was “fake and staged.” “Another FAKE and STAGED photo from someone who has no clue what she is doing,” Trump wrote on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. He pointed out that the phone in the image was not connected to a charging cable, insinuating that the photo was set up. The former president…
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Democrat Zach Dougherty has announced Ben Dziobek, a climate activist and champion of New Jersey’s affordable housing initiatives will serve as his political campaign manager. Dougherty, a former staffer of U.S. Senator Cory Booker, is running for council in Toms River against Republican candidate William Byrnes. Ben Dziobek with his boss, Governor Phil Murphy. Dziobek’s experience includes being the executive director of Climate Revolution, a New Jersey-based organization that specializes in “Coordinating and mobilizing youth voices in New Jersey to ferociously fight the climate crisis with federal, state, county, and local actions. Responsible for…
Crashes and delays affect New Jersey morning commute NEWARK, N.J. — Multiple crashes and delays are impacting the morning commute across New Jersey as of 8:15 a.m., with several key roadways experiencing lane closures and slowdowns. A crash on US 1&9 northbound, just north of Elizabeth Avenue in Elizabeth, has closed one right lane, causing congestion in the area. Motorists are advised to expect delays. Another crash occurred on the Garden State Parkway northbound, just north of the Colonia Service Area in Woodbridge Township. The left shoulder is blocked, contributing to traffic build-up on the parkway. On I-78 westbound, a…
NEW CASTLE, Del. — Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of an 80-year-old man on South Dupont Highway on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred at approximately 2:17 p.m. near Heddington Road, when a GMC Savana, driven by a 40-year-old man from Smyrna, struck the pedestrian. According to police, the man attempted to cross the highway from the west side to the east side but was not using a designated crosswalk. As he entered the northbound lane, he stepped directly into the path of the oncoming vehicle. The driver tried to swerve to avoid the…
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. — The East Brunswick Police Department has successfully completed its Fall 2024 Police and Teens Together (PATT) program at East Brunswick High School. The program concluded on Thursday, September 26, under the leadership of Detective Wright, the department’s School Resource Officer, and Patrolman Korten from the Community Policing Unit. The PATT program, which aims to build trust and improve rapport between law enforcement and local youth, provided criminal justice students with insight into various areas of police work. Students learned about law enforcement practices and had the opportunity to engage directly with officers by asking questions and…