Author: Breaking Local News Report

BALTIMORE — A 40-year-old man is recovering from a gunshot wound after walking into a local hospital on Sunday evening, according to police. Officers responded to the hospital at approximately 6:43 p.m. to investigate the incident. The victim’s condition was not immediately disclosed, and authorities are working to determine where the shooting took place. Detectives are attempting to locate a crime scene linked to the incident. Northern District Shooting detectives have taken over the investigation, police said.

NEW YORK — A 49-year-old man was seriously injured after being stabbed in the Bronx on Sunday, police said. The attack occurred around 1:15 p.m. near University Avenue and West Kingsbridge Road. According to authorities, the victim was walking in the area when an unidentified male approached him and stabbed him in the back and foot with a metal object. The suspect fled the scene on foot in an unknown direction. Emergency medical services transported the victim to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he is reported to be in serious but stable condition. The suspect remains at large, and the investigation…

NEW YORK — The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 62-year-old man who has been reported missing in the Bronx. The man, Vilktor Dematteo, was last seen on Thursday, September 26, leaving his residence at 863 East 222nd Street around 4:30 p.m., according to police. Dematteo is described as a Black male, approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 130 pounds. He has a salt-and-pepper afro and was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt and black pants, police said. Authorities are urging anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact them. Dematteo…

NEW YORK — A 29-year-old man was fatally shot in the Bronx on Sunday afternoon, police said. Officers responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting near East 182nd Street and Mapes Avenue around 1:50 p.m. Upon arriving at the scene, officers found the man with a gunshot wound to the head. Emergency medical services pronounced him dead at the scene, according to authorities. The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of his family, police said. No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing. The incident occurred within the confines of the NYPD’s 48th Precinct.

FREEHOLD, N.J. — Halloween House Freehold has officially opened its doors at the Freehold Raceway Mall, offering visitors a chance to explore a series of themed rooms designed to celebrate the Halloween season in a fun and accessible way. Located at 3710 U.S. Route 9, the attraction is centered around creating an enjoyable experience without the traditional frights often associated with Halloween events. “We wanted to create a space where everyone can enjoy the magic of Halloween without the jump scares and gore that many haunted houses rely on,” said Michael Dessart, CEO of Halloween House Freehold. The attraction features…

EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a murder suspect and uncovered 77 smuggled migrants during a raid on two stash houses in El Paso on Tuesday, authorities said. The El Paso Sector Anti-Smuggling Unit, along with Homeland Security Investigations and local law enforcement, served a warrant on a property on Overland Avenue, where they found 72 migrants in overcrowded, unsanitary conditions. Some migrants were discovered in a storage shed with limited air flow and piles of trash. Two individuals at the scene were identified as caretakers and are facing charges for human smuggling, officials said. Investigators also…

HOLMDEL, N.J. — Everett Road in Holmdel Township is closed in both directions following a fallen tree and downed utility lines, the Holmdel Township Police Department announced Monday. The closure extends from Red Hill Road to American Way, with no through traffic allowed until further notice. Police have advised motorists to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Utility companies have been notified and are working to address the issue, according to the department. No estimated time for reopening has been provided. “Updates will be provided when the roadway is reopened,” the police department stated. Drivers are encouraged to allow…

BALTIMORE, Sept. 29 — Emergency crews responded early Sunday to an underground fire and multiple manhole explosions in downtown Baltimore, prompting widespread power outages and traffic disruptions. The incident occurred in the 300 block of N. Charles Street, with smoke reported emitting from several manholes and fire visible from one. According to officials, the Baltimore City Fire Department, along with the Baltimore City Police Department, Office of Emergency Management, Department of Transportation, and BGE, responded to the scene. Power was immediately shut down in the area to allow crews to safely extinguish the fire. The outage is affecting businesses and…

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 — A 33-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday in the Bronx, while another man was injured in the same incident, police said. Officers responded to a 911 call at approximately 1:07 a.m. reporting a shooting at 2693 Morris Avenue, within the confines of the 52nd Precinct. When police arrived, they found Alvin Ortiz, 33, with gunshot wounds to his left arm and chest. A second victim, a 36-year-old man, had been shot in his left arm and wrist. Emergency medical services transported both men to Saint Barnabas Hospital. Ortiz, who resided on Overlook Place…

TRENTON, N.J., Sept. 29 — New Jersey Task Force 1 (NJ-TF1) has been deployed to Asheville, N.C., to assist in search and rescue operations following severe flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, the New Jersey State Police announced. The team, a specialized unit trained for disaster response, is on the ground providing critical support to local authorities as recovery efforts continue. “Our specialized team is on the ground, providing critical support in search and rescue operations and helping local communities recover from the storm,” NJ State Police said in a statement. The team, composed of highly trained personnel, is working alongside…