Author: Breaking Local News Report

Imagine being transported back to the 1960s, when Seaside Heights was the it place for summer fun in New Jersey. A recently discovered promo film on YouTube perfectly captures that golden age of beachside joy, filled with amusement parks, sunbathers, and a whole lot of boardwalk charm. Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and Barnegat Bay, Seaside Heights was hyped as a destination for vacationers seeking a slice of the good life. The film showcases everything from the miles of soft, sandy beaches to the buzzing boardwalk packed with colorful attractions. It paints a picture of families enjoying days filled with…

UTICA, N.Y. — On September 26, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Utica Police responded to a home invasion robbery on the 700 block of Lenox Avenue. According to police, two victims reported that three males, two of whom they did not know, forcibly entered their residence armed with knives and guns, demanding money and property. The victims complied, handing over cash and other belongings while being threatened with the weapons. The suspects also attempted, but failed, to rip a television from the wall before fleeing the scene. Following the incident, the case was assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division. A…

TRENTON, N.J. — Former Wildwood Mayor Peter J. Byron pleaded guilty to charges related to fraudulently participating in the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) and failing to disclose outside employment and income, according to an announcement made today by Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA). Byron, 68, admitted his guilt during a hearing on September 27, 2024, before Superior Court Judge Bernard DeLury, Jr. in Cape May County. He pleaded guilty to one count of theft by unlawful taking (2nd degree) in connection with the health benefits fraud and to additional charges…

ODENTON, Md. — Officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department are on the scene of a single-vehicle rollover crash at the intersection of Piney Orchard Parkway and Sandy Walk Way in Odenton. The accident was reported earlier today, and authorities are urging drivers to exercise caution while traveling through the area. Details regarding injuries or the cause of the crash have not been released. Police are advising motorists to avoid the area if possible while emergency personnel attend to the scene. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

FREDERICK, Md. — A Frederick County resident, who chose to remain anonymous and goes by “Super Mom,” is celebrating a life-changing $500,000 Powerball Double Play win. The lucky winner hit the second-tier prize during the Sept. 25 Double Play drawing after adding the option to her Powerball ticket for just $1. “I couldn’t breathe, I was hyperventilating and I was in shock. It doesn’t feel real,” said “Super Mom,” recalling her reaction when she realized she had won. A loyal Powerball player since 2021, “Super Mom” routinely adds the Double Play option, which offers a second drawing using the same…

TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill aims to strengthen New Jersey’s age restrictions on electronic smoking devices and tobacco products by prohibiting delivery of these items to individuals under the age of 21. The bill, introduced in the State Legislature, would require that any tobacco or vaping product delivered to a residence be signed for by a resident who is at least 21 years old. The legislation outlines several defenses available to those accused of selling or delivering these products to minors. Sellers may avoid prosecution if the buyer falsely presented valid identification, such as a driver’s license, that reasonably…

New Jersey Senate bill aims to eliminate traffic fatalities by 2040 TRENTON, N.J. — The Senate Transportation Committee has favorably reported a substitute bill for Senate Bill No. 361, which proposes the establishment of the “New Jersey Target Zero Commission” to address traffic safety with the goal of eliminating all traffic fatalities and serious injuries in the state by 2040. The 13-member commission will focus on studying and reviewing traffic safety with an emphasis on equitable access and mobility for all road users, using a “safe system” approach. The commission will advise the Governor, Legislature, and Department of Transportation on…

DISTRICT HEIGHTS, Md. — The Prince George’s County Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 12-year-old boy, Gianni Fortune. Fortune was last seen in the 3700 block of Donnell Drive in District Heights on Sunday, September 29, at approximately 6:40 p.m. He is described as a Black male, 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 103 pounds, with long locs. He was last seen wearing green pajamas and a black tank top. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Missing Persons Section at 301-772-8970.

EAST HUNTINGDON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A Maryland man wanted for carjacking and the theft of a dog was arrested over the weekend in North Carolina following a pursuit with authorities. Kenneth Crider, of Poolesville, Maryland, is facing charges of robbery, theft, and receiving stolen property. State troopers responded to a call on September 23 from the Tractor Supply store in East Huntingdon Township, where the incident occurred. The victim reported that Crider forcibly took his truck keys and fled the scene in his vehicle, which contained the victim’s dog, Lucky. The suspect was seen heading toward Route 819, according to…

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Alonzo Lindsay, 33, was arrested by the Harrisburg Bureau of Police on Monday in connection with multiple sexual offenses, including the rape of a minor. Lindsay faces charges of rape by forcible compulsion, unlawful contact with a minor, corruption of minors, and other related offenses. The charges stem from an incident that took place in July 2024 in Harrisburg. Authorities issued a warrant for Lindsay’s arrest on September 23. Police had been seeking his whereabouts prior to his apprehension on September 30. The Harrisburg Bureau of Police is asking for any further information regarding this case to…