Author: Breaking Local News Report

NEW YORK — Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) New York City arrested a thrice-removed Ecuadoran national on Sept. 19, following his conviction for burglary and sexual abuse in Rockland County. The 30-year-old, whose identity has not been released, was apprehended by ERO officers at the Otisville Federal Correctional Facility under a warrant of removal. The noncitizen had been convicted by the Rockland County Court on Aug. 7, 2012, of burglary in the third degree and sexual abuse in the second degree, receiving a one-year prison sentence for each charge. He had been previously removed from the United States three times,…

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz met with Alex Soros, the son of billionaire George Soros, at the younger Soros’ New York City apartment this week. The meeting sparked criticism from Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who labeled Alex Soros a “puppet master” after photos of the event surfaced. Ramaswamy took to social media, sharing the images and stating, “If you squint, you can see the strings on the marionette,” in a dig at the connection between Soros and Democratic leaders. Elon Musk also weighed in, criticizing Alex Soros for his support of Vice President Kamala Harris, noting that both Soros and…

TRENTON, N.J. — The Assembly Appropriations Committee has advanced Assembly Bill No. 2378 (1R), which would impose tougher penalties for assaults on law enforcement officers and certain other emergency personnel. The bill, as amended, increases the penalties for such assaults, particularly in cases involving serious bodily injury or the use of bodily fluids. Under current law, assaulting a law enforcement officer resulting in bodily injury is classified as a third-degree crime, while an assault without injury is a fourth-degree crime. The proposed legislation would raise the charge to a second-degree crime if the assault causes serious bodily injury. Additionally, convictions…

Gas powered leaf blowers, lawnmowers, edgers, and other tools are on the chopping block in New Jersey, but one bill introduced this week seeks to get the state going in that direction ahead of an all-out ban. Within four years, the sale of gas-powered leaf blowers is expected to be banned in New Jersey. Now, New Jersey is softening the ground for a future ban on even more gas-powered landscaping tools in the form of a rebate. New Jersey’s Assembly Bill No. 1939 directs the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to establish a rebate program encouraging the purchase of electric-powered…

Is Elon Musk headed for a showdown with the Department of Justice? If Nancy Pelosi’s husband Paul’s recent stock trades are an indication, then Elon Musk could be the next target of the Harris-Biden Department of Justice. Pelosi dumped half a million dollars worth of Visa stock before a DOJ antitrust lawsuit against the company. That same day, Pelosi sold between $500,000 and $1,000,000 in Tesla stock, indicating that he knew something about these companies that the American public did not. It’s not a far-fetched scenario, as Elon Musk has become the left’s Public Enemy Number Two after former President…

NANTUCKET, Mass. — Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston arrested a 49-year-old Salvadoran national on Sept. 10, who faces 11 charges related to sex crimes against a child in Nantucket. Elmer Sola, who entered the United States unlawfully, is charged with multiple offenses involving a minor. Sola was arraigned in Nantucket Superior Court on Aug. 14 on three counts of aggravated rape of a child and eight counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14. “We will continue to prioritize the safety of our public by arresting and removing egregious noncitizen offenders,” said ERO Boston Field Office…

TRENTON, N.J., Sept. 25 — As black bears increase their activity ahead of winter denning season, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Fish & Wildlife is reminding residents to properly secure trash and reduce potential food sources to prevent bear encounters. Bears are seeking extra food this fall to build up fat reserves for the winter. “Black bears are preparing to enter the winter denning season and need to consume large amounts of food,” said NJDEP Fish & Wildlife Assistant Commissioner David Golden. “This heightened activity can bring bears closer to homes and into backyards and campgrounds in…

JERSEY CITY, N.J.– The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Insurance Fraud Unit has arrested three individuals following an investigation into fraudulent life insurance policies. Auditya Ramotar, 69, of Ozone Park, N.Y., faces multiple charges including two counts of tampering with records and two counts of theft of identity. He is also charged with two counts of conspiracy to commit insurance fraud and two counts of insurance fraud. Leona Ramroop, 58, of Ozone Park, N.Y., is charged with falsifying records and two counts of conspiracy to commit insurance fraud. Bhogewattie Ramotar, 57, of Ozone Park, N.Y., is charged with conspiracy to commit…

CAMDEN, N.J.,— A foreign national admitted in federal court today to assaulting an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer while in custody, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Vasil Petrov, 40, of Bulgaria, pleaded guilty to one count of assaulting a federal officer and inflicting bodily injury. The plea was entered before U.S. District Judge Karen Williams in Camden. According to court documents, Petrov was in lawful custody at an ICE facility in Elizabeth, N.J., on Dec. 27, 2023, awaiting removal from the United States. While being processed, Petrov struck a deportation officer in the chin with a closed fist,…

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. – The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Robbery Unit has issued a community-wide warning concerning a notable increase in extortion cases linked to social media interactions. Most cases involve suspects and victims meeting online, leading to victims being coerced into sending explicit images that the suspects then use to extort money. To date, the department has received 19 reports of such extortions this year, expecting the numbers to exceed 30. Comparatively, there were 23 cases reported throughout 2023 and only two in 2022. Victims often feel ashamed or fearful of seeking assistance, but the department emphasizes its…