Loaded Glock, Fentanyl Found During Poughkeepsie Traffic Stop: Nysp
A traffic stop in Poughkeepsie turned up a loaded handgun and numerous items containing suspected fentanyl, leading to three arrests, New York State Police said.
Members of the Troop K Community Stabilization Unit stopped a vehicle for traffic violations near North Hamilton Street at approximately 5:43 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, police said.
The driver was identified as Peter L. Nekos, 40, of West Hurley, while the passengers were Zaire J. Birks, 26, of Poughkeepsie, and Samantha N. O’Donnell, 27, of West Hurley, according to police.
During the investigation, State Police K-9 Vinn alerted to…
NJ Mom Behind $27K ‘Philly Princess’ Prom Castle Gets Prison In PPP Fraud
A New Jersey mom who once spent $27,000 to turn a Philadelphia lot into a Cinderella-style prom castle for her daughter has been sentenced to federal prison for a $535,000 pandemic-relief fraud scheme, the USDOJ Eastern District of Pennsylvania announced.
Treva Harris, 50, of Medford, was sentenced Friday, Sept. 11, to 12 months and one day in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for bank fraud, U.S. Attorney David Metcalf announced.
U.S. District Judge John F. Murphy also ordered Harris to pay $535,000 in restitution, a $7,500 fine, and a $100 special assessmen…
Manheim Twp HS Teacher, Basketball Coach Sent Nudes To Undercover NJ ‘Girl,’ Hoarded Child Porn
A former Manheim Township High School teacher and girls’ basketball coach has been sentenced after admitting he sent nude photos to who he believed was a 14-year-old girl in New Jersey and possessed dozens of child pornography images and videos, prosecutors said.
David Sean Burkhart, 45, of the 700 block of Scott Lane in Warwick Township, pleaded guilty Aug. 31 to three counts of sexual abuse of children, one count of unlawful contact with a minor, and two counts of criminal use of a communication facility, according to a release issued Friday, Sept. 11.
Burkhart exchanged explicit messages…
SEPTA Train Death Leaves Philly Wife, Two Children Behind
Terell Burton was remembered as funny, loyal, and a steady presence for the people he loved after he was killed in a SEPTA train accident in Philadelphia.
A GoFundMe recently shared with Daily Voice said Burton is survived by his wife, Jasmine, and their two children. Family friend Richard Martin organized the fundraiser with Jasmine Burton’s blessing to help cover memorial expenses and provide immediate financial support for the family.
“Terell was more than a friend to many of us, he was family,” Martin wrote. “We grew up together, and he was a steady presence: funny, loyal, and always sh…
NJ Ranked Among 5 Happiest States In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why
The Northeast is home to some of the happiest people in the country, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2026 Happiest States in America ranking on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The study compared all 50 states across 30 measures of happiness, including depression and suicide rates, work hours, unemployment, income growth, family stability, volunteer rates, and safety.
The personal finance website also looked at how many adults feel active and productive, along with factors like sleep, leisure time, job security, and community support.
"The happiest states are those that provide above-ave…
Here's Updated Timing For Storm System With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds
A pleasant start to the weekend will not last across the Northeast, as a storm system triggered by a strong cold front threatens to make parts of it wet and unsettled.
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The National Weather Service says the main window for showers and thunderstorms will develop from Saturday, Sept. 12, into Sunday morning, Sept. 13, as another disturbance moves into the region. Locally, heavy rainfall is possible, especially overnight.
Around New York City and nearby areas, the National Weather Se…
Cocaine Found In DWI Stop In East Hampton Lands 21-Year-Old In Cuffs: Police
A 21-year-old Long Island man was busted driving drunk with cocaine in his vehicle, police said.
Jorge Isaias Saavedra Chasi, of Sag Harbor, was traveling westbound on Pantigo Road through East Hampton around 3:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, the East Hampton Town Police Department said.
The passenger’s side headlamp on Saavedra Chasi’s 2011 Jeep was broken, and he was seen moving unsafely from his lane and crossing the white fog line, authorities said.
When cops pulled Saavedra Chasi over, they determined he was drunk and put him through field sobriety tests, which he failed, according to poli…
