Author: Breaking Local News Report
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — In New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s quest for ‘educational equity’, another neighborhood elementary school is being forced to closed. This comes weeks after the Rosenauer Elementary school in Jackson was shut down due to budget cuts in affluent communities in order to pay for education in poor and urban cities. The Jefferson Township School District will close Cozy Lake Elementary School at the end of the school year, citing cuts in state funding as a primary factor. In addition to the closure, the district plans to sell another building, formerly a school, as part of its…
STAFFORD, Va. — An 18-year-old driver was arrested Tuesday night in Stafford County after being found intoxicated behind the wheel following a high-speed, reckless driving incident, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy R. Tully observed a Ford pickup lose control and fishtail while turning onto Richmond Highway at around 9:32 p.m. on September 24. The driver, who then accelerated and began passing vehicles in multiple lanes, was pulled over by Tully after the deputy caught up to the truck. The sheriff’s office reported that the driver, whose name has not been released, initially attempted to present a debit…
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction preventing New York Attorney General Letitia James from censoring two pro-life pregnancy help organizations, allowing them to continue sharing information about Abortion Pill Reversal while their lawsuit proceeds. The ruling, made on September 24, 2024, protects Summit Life Outreach Center and The Evergreen Association, which were represented by attorneys from the Thomas More Society. The organizations filed a federal lawsuit in August, alleging that James’ threats of prosecution and intimidation against pregnancy help organizations violated their First and Fourteenth Amendment rights. The lawsuit claims that James’ actions unconstitutionally suppressed…
KEENE, N.H. — Police have identified two suspects involved in a shooting on Gilsum Street in Keene on Wednesday. Officers responded to reports of a man being shot, though the victim is expected to recover, according to law enforcement. Authorities say one suspect fled the scene in a vehicle as officers arrived. A chase ensued, leading police into Massachusetts, where the driver eventually crashed. The driver, identified as 31-year-old Joel Cruz from New Jersey, has been charged with assault and reckless conduct. His alleged accomplice, 29-year-old Luis Nunez Jr., was also apprehended in connection with the incident. Police are continuing…
Bel Air, MD – An investigation was launched early Wednesday morning following a threat circulated on Snapchat referencing a school shooting. Harford County deputies were alerted to the threat at 2:20 AM and immediately began investigating. Deputies tracked the source of the threat to a public high school student. Evidence confirmed the student had made the threat, leading to charges for making threats to commit an act of mass violence. Last week, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 11 school violence threats. Each threat is promptly examined to verify its credibility and ensure student safety. Due to Maryland law, details about the…
PATERSON, N.J. — Police in Paterson are investigating a series of armed robberies, two of which were captured on surveillance cameras. The incidents, occurring on Friday, have raised concerns due to their bold nature and proximity to public areas. One robbery took place just before 2 p.m. at a barbershop in the 300 block of Main Street. Surveillance footage shows three masked suspects, dressed in black and armed with long guns, holding up victims both on the street and inside the barbershop. At least five victims reported having cash, jewelry, phones, and a key fob stolen. No injuries were reported…
PHILADELPHIA — The Central Detective Division is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a vandalism incident at a Crown Fried Chicken restaurant located at 2201 N. Broad Street. The incident occurred on September 24, 2024, at approximately 2:50 a.m. According to authorities, the suspect became irate with employees and proceeded to climb the counter, damaging two cash registers, two credit card readers, two receipt printers, and a digital menu monitor. The total damages are estimated at approximately $8,470. Police have released video clips and still images of the suspect. Anyone with information about the incident…
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey judiciary will resume enforcement of penalties for parking ticket violations starting Oct. 1, 2024, after a temporary pause during the COVID-19 pandemic. The move marks a return to pre-pandemic regulations, which had been adjusted due to public health concerns. Individuals with unpaid parking tickets or those who failed to appear in court will receive notices informing them of their obligations. These notifications will outline options such as contacting the court or making payments through the NJMCdirect system. The notices will also specify that penalties, including possible suspension of driving privileges, will be imposed if…
MANHATTAN, N.Y. — A 25-year-old man was assaulted and robbed while riding his electric bicycle on the Willis Avenue Bridge on Friday, September 20, 2024, according to police reports. The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. as the victim was traveling southbound on the bridge. At the intersection of 1st Avenue and East 125th Street, four unidentified males on two mopeds blocked the victim’s path. One suspect brandished a firearm, while another displayed a knife. The suspects threw the victim to the ground and struck him with closed fists before stealing his electric bike, valued at approximately $2,850. The assailants fled…
Delmar, DE – Delaware State Police apprehended Clifford David, 33, from Greenwood, Delaware, in connection with multiple felony charges following a significant vehicle crash. Authorities received reports on Tuesday at approximately 9:49 p.m. concerning David, who had earlier escaped from a Sussex Community Corrections work crew. Responding to a residence on the 16000 block of Whitesville Road, police learned that David fled with a 25-year-old woman and three children, ages 1, 2, and 7, in a Chevrolet Silverado—later identified as stolen from Harrington. Witness accounts indicated David attempted to remove the children from the vehicle during the escape; a witness…