New Jersey State

Burlington County, NJ

New York Post

TABERNACLE, NJ — Authorities say fireworks sparked a fast-moving forest fire that has consumed thousands of acres in southern New Jersey.

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said Sunday that “a fireworks device” set alight in the Wharton State Forest late on the Fourth of July started the fire. 



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The blaze was spotted from a fire tower shortly after 9 a.m. Friday burning near Apple Pie Hill and the Batona Campground, which was evacuated as a precaution.

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July 4 fireworks set New Jersey forest fire that burned thousands of acres

Plattsburgh, NY

The US Sun

A WALMART shopper has received word from an employee that their local store would soon implement a new self-checkout policy. Many shoppers were disappointed with the news and suspected the change would take a financial hit to the retailer. A Walmart shopper from Plattsburgh, New York - around 20 miles...

Angry Walmart shoppers claim it ‘will lose a ton of business’ after customer confirms new self-checkout change in days

Suffolk County, NY

Levittown, NY

CBS New York

LEVITTOWN, N.Y. -- A Long Island man is accused of giving 4th of July fireworks to an 11-year-old child, sparking a fire that damaged both his and his neighbor's homes.Police said they responded to several fireworks-related incidents Thursday across Nassau and Suffolk counties.Karamjit Singh, 33, of Levittown, was charged with arson, reckless endangerment, unlawfully selling fireworks to someone under 18, unlawfully possessing fireworks and endangering the welfare of a child. Nassau County Police said he supplied the 11-year-old with the fireworks and then told the child to light them. The fireworks malfunctioned, causing a shed to burst into flames. The flames spread to...

Long Island child burns down 2 homes with fireworks, police say

Mississippi State

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Gulfport, MS

Mississippi News Group

On June 14, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 15-year-old Lexi Jade Brown, charging her with attempted murder and first-degree arson. The arrest followed a violent incident in the early morning hours according to a press release from teh Gulfport PD.

15 year old charged with attempted murder and arson after victim wakes up being stabbed

Police in New Jersey have arrested a man who allegedly attempted to kidnap a woman right off the sidewalk. The incident occurred in broad daylight, sending shockwaves through the local community. Details of the Incident. The suspect approached the woman while she was walking down the street and tried to...

New Jersey Man Arrested for Attempted Kidnapping in Daylight

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Clarke County, MS

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Houston, TX

Hattiesburg, MS

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – On Friday, June 14, 2024, the Hattiesburg Police Department arrested three individuals in connection with the deadly shooting of 21-year-old Marcus "MJ" Daniels, Jr., charging each with capital murder according to a press release from the Hattiesburg Police.

Multiple teens arrested on Capital Murder charge following death of MJ Daniels

Brooklyn, NY

Two teenage girls who drowned off Coney Island over Fourth of July weekend were sisters who had just jumped into the ocean for their last swim of the day when they vanished, heartbroken family members told The Post.

Aisha Mohammed, 18, and Zainab Mohammed, 17, of the Bronx were reported missing around 8:10 p.m. Friday near Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn by a caller who said they “entered the water and disappeared from view,” a police spokesman said. 

The teens were found on the shoreline at 9:15 p.m. and rushed to Coney Island Hospital, where they were pronounced dead, the NYPD said.



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Teen girls who drowned off Coney Island ID’d as sisters who were ‘just gonna have their last swim,’ family says

Harris County, TX

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City Pulse

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – According to Constable Mark Herman, deputies from Constable Mark Herman's Office responded to a vehicle crash on the 25700 block of the Hardy Toll Road on June 7, 2024. The at-fault driver, Andrea Bernard, fled on foot but was quickly detained and displayed several signs of intoxication.

Woman arrested after defecating, spitting on deputies after hit and run

Middletown, PA

Monroe County, PA

Mount Pocono, PA

Pocono Mountain Regional police and state troopers discovered four females held captive in a shipping container at the Walmart Supercenter in Mount Pocono. Two men, Isaiah Mi Rogers Keeney and Davaun Carlon Jackson, were arrested and arraigned without bail due to the violent nature of the incident. The community is...

Four Women Rescued from Shipping Container Outside Walmart Supercenter

Philadelphia, PA

New York Jets star Sauce Garder was seen hanging out with rumored mob boss “Skinny Joey” Merlino at a party in Florida this weekend. The latter, whose full name is Joseph Salvatore Merlino, is described as the “boss of the Philadelphia crime family,” having seized control of the Borgata in the mid-90s after overthrowing previous boss John Stanfa.

NY Jets Superstar Sauce Gardner Spotted Hanging Out With Rumored Philly Mob Boss At Florida Party

Pennsylvania State

Hermitage, PA

Law & Crime

DaShawn Watkins is accused of killing and dismembering a 14-year-old in Pennsylvania using an electric saw then dumping the remains in multiple areas of a lake.
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'An absolute monster': Man killed 14-year-old with power tool, police say

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Chicago Food Adventures

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

PetHelpful

For most people, an encounter with a black bear would be downright frightening. Even if you're an experienced hiker who knows what to do when in the presence of a bear, you simply can't predict the animal's behavior. If you're New Jersey resident Susan Kehoe, though, a bear encounter is as normal ...Continue reading

New Jersey Woman's Casual Response When Black Bear Sits Down to Hang Out is Impressive

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

New York City, NY

The e-Texan

New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

Bacon County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Cause of NJ wildfire announced as firefighters work to contain it

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