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LISTEN: Cody Balmer’s 911 Call Before Firebombing Gov. Shapiro’s Residence Mentions Palestine LISTEN: Cody Balmer’s 911 Call Before Firebombing Gov. Shapiro’s Residence Mentions Palestine
Listen: Cody Balmer’s 911 Call Before Firebombing Gov. Shapiro’s Residence Mentions Palestine Just hours before Molotov cocktails were hurled into the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence, a man now charged in the attack made a chilling 911 call claiming Gov. Josh Shapiro was targeting Palestinians and hurting his family. Cody Allen Balmer, 38, of Harrisburg, is accused of breaking a window at the Governor’s official residence with a hammer and throwing incendiary devices inside while Shapiro, his wife Lori, and their children were sleeping early Sunday, April 13. In a 911 call obtained by Daily Voice on Friday, April 18, Balmer told dispatchers: “Governor Josh Shapiro needs to know t…
Pizza Box Toss Turns Up Hollow-Point Bullets, Prescription Pills, Stolen Gun In NJ: Cops Pizza Box Toss Turns Up Hollow-Point Bullets, Prescription Pills, Stolen Gun In NJ: Cops
Pizza Box Toss Turns Up Hollow-Point Bullets, Prescription Pills, Stolen Gun In NJ: Cops A late-night traffic stop that began with a discarded pizza box ended with the discovery of a stolen handgun, hollow-point bullets, and a stash of prescription pills inside a car in Lyndhurst, authorities said. The stop happened around 12:14 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, when Officers Robert Litterio and Michael LeStrange saw a pizza box fly out the window of a Volkswagen Jetta parked near a business at Rutherford Avenue and Orient Way, according to Detective Capt. Vincent Auteri. When the driver tried to leave, officers pulled the vehicle over. Timothy Carriel, 25, of Hackensack, stepped out…
New Update: 2 Killed, 6 Injured In Mass Shooting At Florida State University New Update: 2 Killed, 6 Injured In Mass Shooting At Florida State University
New Update: 2 Killed, 6 Injured In Mass Shooting At Florida State University This story has been updated. A suspect has been apprehended after reportedly being shot by responding officers during a deadly mass shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee that has resulted in at least two deaths and multiple other injuries. Click here for a new, updated story - Son Of Sheriff's Deputy ID'd As Suspect In Deadly Mass Shooting At Florida State University The incident happened around noon Thursday, April 17, at one of the busiest places on campus, in the area of the student union.  "Lock and stay away from all doors and windows and be prepared to take…
NY Man Crashes Van, Tries Carjacking, Hops In Police Cruiser During NJ Crime Spree NY Man Crashes Van, Tries Carjacking, Hops In Police Cruiser During NJ Crime Spree
NY Man Crashes Van, Tries Carjacking, Hops In Police Cruiser During NJ Crime Spree A New York man living in Atlantic City turned a Jersey Shore crime spree into chaos—smashing into an Audi, trying to yank a woman from her car, and climbing into a patrol cruiser before being dragged out by officers, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer announced on Wednesday, April 16. Andrew Williams, 45, pleaded guilty to eluding, burglary, and fraudulent use of a credit card after his wild day in Brick and Stafford townships on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. Stolen Wallets, Crashed Van, Attempted Carjacking It all started when an off-duty Brick Township officer saw two men near a blaring…
Parolee With Ankle Monitor Broke Into Vehicles At Park: Essex County Sheriff Parolee With Ankle Monitor Broke Into Vehicles At Park: Essex County Sheriff
Parolee With Ankle Monitor Broke Into Vehicles At Park: Essex County Sheriff Two people were arrested and charged with breaking into vehicles at Brookdale Park in Bloomfield on Monday, April 14, authorities said. Officers were alerted to a report of a parolee with an ankle monitor, later identified as Felix Martinez, a 40-year-old Paterson resident, near Brookdale Park, after he had been involved in several investigations about break-ins at the park, the Essex County Sheriff's Office said. Following each of the burglaries, victims have been alerted that their stolen credit cards have been used in nearby Staples and Walgreen’s , authorities said. Police received a …
‘Irritable And Agitated’: Cody Balmer’s Mom Sought Help Days Before Governor’s Mansion Arson ‘Irritable And Agitated’: Cody Balmer’s Mom Sought Help Days Before Governor’s Mansion Arson
‘Irritable And Agitated’: Cody Balmer’s Mom Sought Help Days Before Governor’s Mansion Arson Days before the firebombing at the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence, the mother of accused arsonist Cody Balmer pleaded with police, fearing her son was suffering from a mental health breakdown, Penbrook police announced in a release on Tuesday, April 15. On April 10 — just three days before the Molotov cocktail attack that forced Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family to evacuate — Balmer’s mother, Christie, contacted the Penbrook Police Department to report that her son had left home without explanation. She told officers that she believed he stopped taking his medications about a year ago and …
Man With Phony License Plates Busted In Wallington: Police Man With Phony License Plates Busted In Wallington: Police
Man With Phony License Plates Busted In Wallington: Police A man was arrested in Wallington on Friday, April 11, while driving a car with a stolen license plate and giving police false information, authorities said. At 10:30 a.m., a license plate reader alerted officers to a blue Hyundai Santa Cruz traveling east on Wallington Avenue, displaying a stolen license plate registered out of New York, Wallington police said. During a traffic stop, the driver, Daniel Gatson, presented a driver’s license belong to an individual who had an active warrant in Virginia, police said. Gatson was charged with receiving stolen property, exhibiting a false governm…
Clifton Cop Tackles Moped Rider, Reckless Crew Circles, Kicks Officer: Police Clifton Cop Tackles Moped Rider, Reckless Crew Circles, Kicks Officer: Police
Clifton Cop Tackles Moped Rider, Reckless Crew Circles, Kicks Officer: Police A moped rider tried to run from police after his bike broke down — and several others in his reckless riding crew tried to kick the officer chasing him, Clifton police said. The wild scene unfolded around 6:42 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, when officers spotted a group of 10 to 15 ATVs, dirt bikes, and mopeds driving recklessly on Main Avenue near Delawanna Avenue, Lt. Robert Anderson said. The group turned onto Allwood Road and kept riding west, blowing through red lights and ignoring traffic laws. Officer Maurice Marsilla followed the group with the flow of traffic and spotted one moped dis…
Teen Blows Stop Sign Sending SUV With Infant Flying In Wild 3-Car NJ Crash: Cops Teen Blows Stop Sign Sending SUV With Infant Flying In Wild 3-Car NJ Crash: Cops
Teen Blows Stop Sign Sending SUV With Infant Flying In Wild 3-Car NJ Crash: Cops A baby miraculously walked away without a scratch after a three-car crash sent an SUV flying through the air and landing on its roof in Ocean County after one motorist blew a stop sign, police said. The collision happened around 9:46 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 at the intersection of Commonwealth Boulevard and Bismarck Street in Manchester Township, according to Police Chief Antonio Ellis. When officers arrived, they found a white 2017 Chevrolet Equinox overturned in the middle of the road, a blue 2021 Honda Accord smashed in the northwest corner of the intersection, and a gray 2005 Honda Civic o…
Man Located After Leaving Hospital: Hackettstown Police Man Located After Leaving Hospital: Hackettstown Police
Man Located After Leaving Hospital: Hackettstown Police Hackettstown police announced Tuesday, April 8, a man who had gone missing after leaving Hackettstown Medical Center has been found safe
Mahwah Teen Breaks Into Burger King, Throws Items, Flees: Police Mahwah Teen Breaks Into Burger King, Throws Items, Flees: Police
Mahwah Teen Breaks Into Burger King, Throws Items, Flees: Police A 15-year-old from New Jersey is facing serious charges after allegedly breaking into a Burger King in Orange County and wreaking havoc inside, police said. The burglary happened on Friday, March 21, when officers responded to a burglary alarm at the Burger King on Pike Street at around 2:18 a.m. The alarm system had detected motion in multiple areas of the restaurant, including the dining room, kitchen, and drive-thru window, Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden announced on Saturday, April 5.  When officers arrived, they reportedly saw lights on inside and a boy throwing…
‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ The Rookie,’ 9-1-1,’ Among Five Shows Renewed by ABC ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ The Rookie,’ 9-1-1,’ Among Five Shows Renewed by ABC
‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ The Rookie,’ 9-1-1,’ Among Five Shows Renewed by ABC It’s good news if you’re a fan of several shows on ABC. The network announced on Thursday, April 3, it had renewed “Grey’s Anatomy,” “The Rookie,” “9-1-1,” “Shifting Gears” and “Will Trent” for another season. “Grey’s Anatomy,” the longest running medical drama in history, will be returning for a 22nd season. All cast members are expected to be back with Ellen Pompeo continuing as narrator and making occasional appearances as Meredith Grey, Deadline reported. “The Rookie,” staring Nathan Fillion will be coming back for its 8th season. The drama is about the Los Angeles Police Department’s …
Boy Killed In Freak Accident Involving Backyard Pennsylvania Zipline, Cops Say Boy Killed In Freak Accident Involving Backyard Pennsylvania Zipline, Cops Say
Boy Killed In Freak Accident Involving Backyard Pennsylvania Zipline, Cops Say A 12-year-old boy was killed after a tree holding up a backyard zipline snapped and fell on him in Pennsylvania, authorities said. Emergency crews were called to a home on the 1400 block of Chadwyck Lane in East Hempfield Township around 11:45 a.m. on Sunday, March 30, for a medical emergency involving a child, according to East Hempfield Township police. When responders arrived, they found the boy unresponsive. Investigators determined that while the child was using a zipline in the backyard, a tree supporting one end of it broke near its base and fell, striking him, police said. Nea…
Man Stabs Victim, Threatens Others With Knife At Clifton Pool Hall, Police Say Man Stabs Victim, Threatens Others With Knife At Clifton Pool Hall, Police Say
Man Stabs Victim, Threatens Others With Knife At Clifton Pool Hall, Police Say A Paterson man was arrested after police say he stabbed one person and threatened others with a knife during a violent outburst at a Clifton pool hall. David Jackson, 45, was taken into custody after fleeing from police early Saturday, March 29 around 2:11 a.m., according to Clifton Police Lt. Robert Anderson. Officers were dispatched to Clifton Billiards on Main Avenue after a 911 call reported a man with a knife inside the business. Officers Nicholas Freites and Anderson Ferreira located a man matching the suspect’s description walking on Getty Avenue near Burgh Avenue, police said. When…
Reckless New Milford Driver 'Blinked' Before Rollover Crash: Cops Reckless New Milford Driver 'Blinked' Before Rollover Crash: Cops
Reckless New Milford Driver 'Blinked' Before Rollover Crash: Cops A New Milford driver told police he "blinked" before crashing into a tree and flipping his car onto its roof over the weekend, authorities said. The New Milford Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the 200 block of Reichelt Road around 12:45 a.m. on Sunday, March 30 for a report of a rollover crash with possible entrapment, according to the department. Police Chief Brian Clancy said the driver, a 43-year-old New Milford man, told responders that he "blinked his eyes and struck the tree." The driver was issued four summonses by Officer Carlo de la Rama for reckless driving, disregard…
License Plate Reader, Quick-Moving Cops Bust East Rutherford Car Thief In Lyndhurst: Police License Plate Reader, Quick-Moving Cops Bust East Rutherford Car Thief In Lyndhurst: Police
License Plate Reader, Quick-Moving Cops Bust East Rutherford Car Thief In Lyndhurst: Police A stolen car alert led to the arrest of a 44-year-old East Rutherford man in Lyndhurst, thanks to quick-moving officers and automated license plate reader technology, authorities said. Anthony Salernitano was charged with receiving stolen property and possession of drug paraphernalia after police found him inside a stolen Kia Soul on Thursday, March 27, around 9 a.m., Lt. Vincent Auteri of the Lyndhurst Police Department said. The car had been reported stolen out of East Rutherford four days earlier, Auteri said. Officer Flora spotted the stolen vehicle parked and occupied near the interse…
Video Shows NJ Mayor Nearly 4X Legal Limit Arrested After Picking Son Up From School: Cops Video Shows NJ Mayor Nearly 4X Legal Limit Arrested After Picking Son Up From School: Cops
Video Shows NJ Mayor Nearly 4X Legal Limit Arrested After Picking Son Up From School: Cops Newly released bodycam footage shows the DUI arrest of Lumberton Township Mayor Gina LaPlaca, who was nearly four times over the legal limit when she was arrested on St. Patrick's Day for driving with her toddler son in the vehicle, according to police paperwork obtained by Daily Voice. LaPlaca, 45, was charged with DWI, child endangerment, and multiple traffic violations following the St. Patrick’s Day incident on Sunday, March 17, Lumberton police said.  The bodycam footage, shared by Transparency Bodycam on Friday, March 28, shows officers arriving at LaPlaca’s home around 5:26 p.m.…
Cocaine Found On Lyndhurst Man During Traffic Stop, Cops Say Cocaine Found On Lyndhurst Man During Traffic Stop, Cops Say
Cocaine Found On Lyndhurst Man During Traffic Stop, Cops Say A traffic stop in Lyndhurst ended with a man behind bars after officers found suspected cocaine and drug paraphernalia in his vehicle, authorities said. At approximately 3:46 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25, Officer Anthony Giaquinto pulled over a black Toyota SUV on Rutherford Avenue near Livingston Avenue for driving without a visible license plate, the Lyndhurst Police Detective Lt. Vincent Auteri said. The driver, identified as Juan Martinez, 48, of Lyndhurst, appeared visibly nervous, Auteri said. Officer Giaquinto was soon joined by Sgt. William Kapp and Officer Sal Wartel. The officers ob…
Rookie Cop Helps Deliver Baby On Sunrise Highway Rookie Cop Helps Deliver Baby On Sunrise Highway
Rookie Cop Helps Deliver Baby On Sunrise Highway It was a rainy welcome to the world for one newborn — and a baptism by fire for a rookie Suffolk County cop on Monday afternoon. A 37-year-old woman gave birth on the side of westbound Sunrise Highway with the help of Suffolk County Police on Monday, March 24, around 6:11 p.m., officials said. It happened during a heavy downpour near William Floyd Parkway in Shirley according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Officers Joseph Lacey and Brendan Nappi responded to a 911 call about a woman in active labor inside a Honda Accord on the shoulder of the highway.  Officer Jonathan Veri…
Garfield Man, 21, Shot Dead In Paterson: Prosecutor Garfield Man, 21, Shot Dead In Paterson: Prosecutor
Garfield Man, 21, Shot Dead In Paterson: Prosecutor A 21-year-old man from Garfield was shot and killed in Paterson late Saturday afternoon, March 22, authorities said. The shooting happened around 5:05 p.m., near 12th Avenue and East 24th Street, according to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Officer-In-Charge Patrick Murray. When officers arrived, they found the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, officials said. He was rushed to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The man’s name has not yet been released. The investigation is active and ongoing, the prosecu…
SWAT Team Seizes Gunman In Shooting, Stabbing That Rocked Englewood Apartment Complex: Cops SWAT Team Seizes Gunman In Shooting, Stabbing That Rocked Englewood Apartment Complex: Cops
SWAT Team Seizes Gunman In Shooting, Stabbing That Rocked Englewood Apartment Complex: Cops A teen wanted in connection with a shooting and stabbing at an Englewood apartment complex has been arrested, authorities confirmed. Willmi Ramos-Rosario, 18, of Englewood, was taken into custody at his home on Wednesday, March 19, by Englewood police and the Bergen County Regional SWAT team, according to police. Ramos-Rosario has been charged with illegal possession of a handgun, possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, second-degree aggravated assault, possession of hollow point bullets, and reckless endangerment. He was committed to the Bergen County Jail, authorities said. The …
Burglar Roamed NJ High School For 9 Hours, Broke In During BOE Meeting: Cops Burglar Roamed NJ High School For 9 Hours, Broke In During BOE Meeting: Cops
Burglar Roamed NJ High School For 9 Hours, Broke In During BOE Meeting: Cops Police are searching for a 39-year-old man accused of breaking into Teaneck High School and roaming the building for nearly nine hours before leaving with a stolen shopping bag, authorities said. UPDATE: $500K Bonds Linked To Dead Couple Found On Burglar Who Roamed Teaneck HS For 9 Hours: Cops Ryon Reid was charged with burglary and theft following an investigation by the Teaneck Police Department’s Juvenile Bureau, Chief Andrew McGurr said. The incident came to light on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at approximately 1:15 p.m., when school staff noticed belongings had been moved inside cl…
NJ Woman Brutally Beats Elderly Stranger In Broad Daylight Attack At Bus Stop: Police NJ Woman Brutally Beats Elderly Stranger In Broad Daylight Attack At Bus Stop: Police
NJ Woman Brutally Beats Elderly Stranger In Broad Daylight Attack At Bus Stop: Police A New Jersey woman is accused of brutally assaulting an elderly woman as she waited at a New York bus stop. Dalisa Wormack, 40, of Newark, was arrested following the attack near Northern Boulevard and Maple Street in Manhasset on Wednesday, March 19, Nassau County Police said. A 76-year-old woman was seated on a bus stop bench shortly after 1 p.m., waiting for a bus, when Wormack punched her numerous times with a closed fist, according to police. Two good Samaritans came to the victim's aid and stopped the attack. The victim was taken to the hospital with fractured ribs, as well …
Half-Sister Of Man Held Captive In Connecticut Home Speaks Out: 'I'm Disgusted' Half-Sister Of Man Held Captive In Connecticut Home Speaks Out: 'I'm Disgusted'
Half-Sister Of Man Held Captive In Connecticut Home Speaks Out: 'I'm Disgusted' The half-sister of a 32-year-old man who was imprisoned in a Connecticut home for two decades is speaking out against the stepmother who allegedly held him captive. "I have no kind words. I’m disgusted, I’m disappointed. How could you be such a monster?" she said on the "Chaz and AJ in the Morning" show. "How could you do that to a child?” Heather Tessman told WPLR's radio hosts that she had spent her adult life looking for her half-brother but couldn't find him. She was horrified when she saw reports last week of the hell he had endured while hidden away inside a home on Blake Street in Wa…
Serial Bergen County Burglar Busted For 3rd Time In Sussex County: Police Serial Bergen County Burglar Busted For 3rd Time In Sussex County: Police
Serial Bergen County Burglar Busted For 3rd Time In Sussex County: Police The third time was certainly not the charm for a 44-year-old Hackensack burglar in Sussex County on Tuesday, March 18. Jerry Montgomery, Jr was arrested for the third time for burglary in Sparta after he and Zachary Anderson, a 33-year-old Englewood resident, forcibly entered homes on Morgan Drive and Skyview Drive by breaking through the front door, Sparta police said. Once inside, they stole safes containing valuable items and personal documents, along with high-end jewelry and other luxury goods, police said. The burglaries were executed swiftly, with the suspects spending only minutes i…
Infant Found In NJ Minivan Dies: Prosecutor Infant Found In NJ Minivan Dies: Prosecutor
Infant Found In NJ Minivan Dies: Prosecutor A 4-month old infant died after he was found in a vehicle on Tuesday, March 18, authorities said. At 1:45 p.m., police responded to 5th Street and found paramedics rendering lifesaving aid to the baby, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. The baby was transported to Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, where he was pronounced dead, Billhimer said. The incident remains under investigation, Billhimer said.
NJ Rental Ford Expedition Linked To East Coast Thefts Sought By Pennsylvania State Police NJ Rental Ford Expedition Linked To East Coast Thefts Sought By Pennsylvania State Police
NJ Rental Ford Expedition Linked To East Coast Thefts Sought By Pennsylvania State Police A rented Ford Expedition tied to thefts along the East Coast remains missing, and Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating its occupants. The 2024 Ford Expedition Max Limited, bearing Florida registration 16BSJL and VIN 1FMJK1K82REA28658, has been linked to multiple thefts involving cash, credit cards, checks, and driver’s licenses, police said. The stolen items are allegedly being used to fraudulently withdraw funds from banks. The suspects have reportedly used rental vehicles in recent crimes. This Ford Expedition was rented in New Jersey on March 13, 2025,…
Grieving NJ Mother Hopes Cancer Won't Kill Her Before Daughter's Murder Trial Begins Grieving NJ Mother Hopes Cancer Won't Kill Her Before Daughter's Murder Trial Begins
Grieving NJ Mother Hopes Cancer Won't Kill Her Before Daughter's Murder Trial Begins “Mommy, tomorrow is going to be the most painful day of your life, and then it’s going to get better.” That’s what Maryrose Fealey told her mother, Janet Pizzelli, on Jan. 30, 2024, the day before Pizzelli was set to begin chemotherapy for breast cancer. “Well, she was wrong,” Pizzelli said of her daughter’s words. “It didn’t get better.” It got worse. That same night, Maryrose was stabbed to death by David Shroitman, who followed her home from the gym and killed her in her vehicle, prosecutors said. David Shroitman Somerset County Prosecutor's Office More than a year later, Pizz…
New Milford Stabbing Leaves Teen Critical After Shopping Center Fight, Authorities Say New Milford Stabbing Leaves Teen Critical After Shopping Center Fight, Authorities Say
New Milford Stabbing Leaves Teen Critical After Shopping Center Fight, Authorities Say A violent fight outside a New Milford shopping plaza near the high school ended in a stabbing that left an 18-year-old victim in critical condition, authorities said. Police responded to reports of a large fight at Madison Plaza on River Road around 3:15 p.m. on Monday, March 17, according to Jeff Angermeyer, Bergen County Prosecutor’s Deputy Chief of Detectives. Officers arrived to find a stabbed victim at the scene, but the suspect or suspects had already fled, officials said. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment and remains in critical but stable conditi…
Connecticut Mom Begs For Help After Stepson She Imprisoned Sets Fire To Home In 911 Call Connecticut Mom Begs For Help After Stepson She Imprisoned Sets Fire To Home In 911 Call
Connecticut Mom Begs For Help After Stepson She Imprisoned Sets Fire To Home In 911 Call A 911 call released to the media this week reveals what was happening inside an alleged house of horrors when a 32-year-old man — who police say had been locked away for two decades — set fire to his home in a desperate bid to escape. Kimberly Sullivan made the 911 call on Feb. 17 when she saw smoke coming from her stepson's bedroom in their Waterbury home on Blake Street, police said. Related: Police Chief Calls Case "Worst Treatment Of Humanity' He's Ever Seen In the recording obtained by CT Insider, Sullivan pleads with 911 dispatchers for firefighters and paramedics to hurry to the sce…
Trapped For 20 Years: Police Detail Life Of Man Held Captive By Stepmom Trapped For 20 Years: Police Detail Life Of Man Held Captive By Stepmom
Trapped For 20 Years: Police Detail Life Of Man Held Captive By Stepmom The numbers are chilling.  A 32-year-old man, standing five feet nine inches tall and weighing just 68 pounds, was forced to live in an 8-by-9-foot room for 20 years.  All because his 56-year-old stepmother said so, Waterbury police said. Kimberly Sullivan was arrested this week and charged with first-degree assault, second-degree kidnapping, first-degree unlawful restraint, cruelty to persons, and first-degree reckless endangerment, police said. She was released from jail on Thursday after posting a $300,000 bond. Original Report: Waterbury Woman Held Stepson Captive For 20 Y…