Author: Breaking Local News Report

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Mayor Dan Rodrick has announced the appointment of Lieutenant Peter Sundack as the new Chief of Police for Toms River, alongside several key promotions and new hires within the department. The decision comes after the town’s administrative committee completed its interview process. This comes in light of the township, under Rodrick and his administration and council expanding the police department’s EMS unit earlier this year. Under that plan, Rodrick and his council approved the previously approved expansion of 8 new Civilian Safety Officers to expand medical emergency coverage in the township. Today, Rodrick announced the township…

PATERSON, N.J. — Tensions have risen between Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh and New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin following a brazen robbery that was captured on surveillance video last Friday. The incident, which occurred at a barbershop on Main Street, has prompted Sayegh to call for an end to the state’s control of the city’s police department. The robbery, which took place just before 2 p.m., involved a group of masked men carrying long guns who stormed the barbershop and robbed at least five people. The suspects stole cash, jewelry, phones, and a key fob before fleeing the scene. No…

TRENTON, NJ – Is your school district losing state aid under Phil Murphy’s new ‘fair and equitable’ school funding formula? If you are, then know this, it’s not a mistake, or a glitch in the system. The new funding system is working as intended to funnel money from middle class communities into the cities. The state and the NJEA call it a fair and equitable formula, but for New Jersey’s highest tax paying communities, it almost feels like highway robbery. The money paid in those communities is not going to their own schools. Instead it is going to fund schools…

NEW YORK – An off-duty New York City employee was arrested early Wednesday morning on multiple charges, according to the New York City Police Department. Brian Frett, a 39-year-old NYPD school safety agent, was taken into custody at approximately 6:15 a.m. within the confines of the 77th Precinct, which covers parts of the Crown Heights and Prospect Heights neighborhoods in Brooklyn. Frett faces a range of serious charges, including two counts of third-degree rape, two counts of sexual misconduct, forcible touching, endangering the welfare of a child under 17, second-degree unlawful imprisonment, and third-degree sexual abuse. Details surrounding the arrest…

WASHINGTON – In an interview on MSNBC, Vice President Kamala Harris confirmed that she had worked at McDonald’s earlier in her life. The unexpected revelation came during a lighthearted segment of the interview, where Harris was asked about past job experiences. The interviewer asked Harris directly, “At any point in your life, have you served two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun, working at a McDonald’s?” I can’t believe this is real. pic.twitter.com/vVtxnmwax2— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) September 26, 2024 Harris responded with a simple, “I have,” before adding more context. “But it…

STAFFORD, Va. – An auto accident has prompted lane closures on Richmond Highway near Tracey Street, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. Both lanes of southbound Richmond Highway are currently closed, along with one northbound lane. The incident was reported earlier this afternoon, and authorities are on scene managing traffic. No details about the cause of the accident or potential injuries have been released. Drivers are being urged to avoid the area and expect delays as crews work to clear the scene. There is no estimate on when the lanes will reopen.

GLEN BURNIE, Md. – A traffic collision at the intersection of eastbound Route 100 and northbound I-97 is currently obstructing traffic, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department. The incident, which was reported less than an hour ago, involves a single vehicle that is blocking the roadway. Details about the cause of the collision or any injuries have not been released. Police are advising drivers to avoid the area as emergency personnel work to clear the scene. The situation is ongoing, and authorities have not provided a timeline for when the road will be fully reopened.

GAITHERSBURG, Md. – The Montgomery County Department of Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred Tuesday night in Rockville. At approximately 9:12 p.m., officers and fire rescue personnel responded to reports of a crash involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Hungerford Road and Beall Avenue. The collision involved a silver 2010 Nissan Maxima and 61-year-old Jose Rene Del Cid Ramos. Ramos sustained multiple serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Preliminary findings indicate that the driver of the Nissan Maxima was traveling northbound on Hungerford…

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is currently entangled in a high-stakes legal battle, claiming that the federal government is waging “political lawfare” against him. Adams compares his situation to that of former President Donald Trump, suggesting that both are being unfairly targeted due to their political stances. Adams has become increasingly critical of the Biden administration’s handling of immigration, particularly its so-called “open borders” policies, which he says have placed an enormous burden on New York City. His belief is that this criticism has made him a target for federal investigations. In a public statement addressing the looming charges,…

Downtown Toms River just got a major glow-up with the arrival of Pho 34, the newest addition to the corner of Main Street and Washington Street. If you’re in the mood for something that hits all the right comfort-food notes while also being packed with fresh, vibrant flavors, you’ve got to stop by. What’s on the Menu? Pho 34 is serving up classic Vietnamese cuisine with a twist, and their menu doesn’t play around. Their signature bowls are chef’s kiss, like the Hot and Spicy Beef, which will light up your tastebuds in all the best ways. Or, if you’re…