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55 Charged In Massive HersheyPark Brawl Investigation, Including 3 Adults: Police (UPDATE) 55 Charged In Massive HersheyPark Brawl Investigation, Including 3 Adults: Police (UPDATE)
55 Charged In Massive HersheyPark Brawl Investigation, Including 3 Adults: Police (Update) A months-long investigation into a large fight involving dozens of youths at Hersheypark has resulted in charges against 55 people, police announced on Monday, June 8. The disorder erupted inside the Dauphin County amusement park on Friday, April 3, when multiple groups of youths engaged in assaultive and disruptive behavior, prompting a large response from Hersheypark Security, Derry Township Police, Pennsylvania State Police, and other local agencies. Following what police described as a lengthy and thorough investigation, authorities identified 55 individuals allegedly involved in the in…
Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ
Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ A Pennsylvania man who threatened to assassinate President Donald J. Trump and other U.S. officials has now pleaded guilty, federal authorities announced on Monday, April 13. Shawn Monper, 33, of Butler, admitted in federal court to making threats to assault and murder U.S. officials and federal law enforcement agents, according to U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti. Monper pleaded guilty to two counts related to threatening officials, and as part of his plea agreement, accepted responsibility for additional charges tied to his online activity, authorities said. The case stems from a series of pos…
Nearly 500 Grams Of Meth Found In Safe After Palisades Park Arrest: Police Nearly 500 Grams Of Meth Found In Safe After Palisades Park Arrest: Police
Nearly 500 Grams Of Meth Found In Safe After Palisades Park Arrest: Police A Queens, NY, man wanted in multiple New Jersey towns was arrested after police in Bergen County discovered nearly 500 grams of crystal methamphetamine in a safe, authorities said. Police spotted the man, later identified as 40-year-old Husam Fooda acting suspiciously near 4th Street and East Palisades Boulevard on March 9 in Palisades Park, Police Chief George Beck said. Officers found the man matching the description, who later identified himself with a false name and date of birth, Beck said. Police determined the man’s true identity as Fooda and found he had outstanding warrants o…
NJ Cops Bust DoorDash Driver, Then Make Delivery NJ Cops Bust DoorDash Driver, Then Make Delivery
NJ Cops Bust DoorDash Driver, Then Make Delivery Police in Washington Township, Gloucester County, do more than just arrest bad guys. At noon on Sunday, March 1,  officers stopped a vehicle in front Washington Township High School and discovered the driver was a wanted person with warrants, Washington Township police said. While being placed under arrest, the driver told offices he was making a DoorDash delivery right up the block, police said. Sgt. Matt Barnett and Officer Mike Scheer helped make sure the delivery was completed, police said. "And to the resident who answered the door, we are sorry for the surprise and for startling…
DUI Driver With Kids In Car Arrested Again After Bergen County Pursuit: Cops DUI Driver With Kids In Car Arrested Again After Bergen County Pursuit: Cops
DUI Driver With Kids In Car Arrested Again After Bergen County Pursuit: Cops A New Jersey woman was arrested after fleeing police and being tracked down hours later at a New Jersey motel, authorities said. On Wednesday, Sept. 17, Officer Gregory Bulick was on patrol in Saddle River when a white SUV sped past him while driving recklessly, the department said in a press release.  Bulick attempted a traffic stop, but police said the driver, later identified as Kaitlyn Slicker-Abulteen, of Warwick, NY, accelerated even more after he activated his emergency lights and sirens. For safety reasons, Bulick ended the pursuit and issued a BOLO to nearby departments. The …
Man's Lewd Act In Front Of Girl At NJ Shopping Plaza Leads To Arrest: Cops Man's Lewd Act In Front Of Girl At NJ Shopping Plaza Leads To Arrest: Cops
Man's Lewd Act In Front Of Girl At NJ Shopping Plaza Leads To Arrest: Cops A Bergen County man has been arrested after police say he committed a lewd act in front of a juvenile, police said. Patrick Kavanah, 39, was taken into custody on Wednesday, Sept. 10, following an investigation by the Closter Police Department Detective Bureau, Chief James Buccola announced Friday, Sept. 19. Police said the incident happened around 4:20 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28, in the east side parking lot of Closter Plaza. A girl reported that a man was sitting in the driver’s seat of a white 2020 Honda Pilot “with his windows completely down” when the lewd act occurred, according to pol…
NJ Cop Went Home When He Was Supposed To Be On Duty: Prosecutor NJ Cop Went Home When He Was Supposed To Be On Duty: Prosecutor
NJ Cop Went Home When He Was Supposed To Be On Duty: Prosecutor A 27-year-old North Bergen police officer was arrested and charged with theft after authorities say he wasn't doing his job. Rasheed Siyam was arrested on Monday, Sept. 15 after an investigation found that on various dates between November 2024 and May 2025, Siyam returned to his home while on duty for extended periods of time, Acting Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello. He remained at home over 130 hours beyond department approved meal break, Mello said. Siyam is charged with theft by deception, Mello said.
GA Man Walks Into NJ High School, Confronts Teacher Tied To Ex-Boss Before Arrest GA Man Walks Into NJ High School, Confronts Teacher Tied To Ex-Boss Before Arrest
GA Man Walks Into NJ High School, Confronts Teacher Tied To Ex-Boss Before Arrest A Georgia man was arrested after entering a Bergen County high school to confront a teacher whose sister was his former boss, officials said. Jose Luis Lucas-Domingo, 24, of Rome, GA, entered Northern Highlands Regional High School in Allendale at 7:45 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4, Allendale Police Chief Michael Dillon said. Principal Joseph Occhino confirmed that Lucas-Domingo, who was not authorized to be at the school, "found his way to the teacher’s classroom prior to the start of the school day. He approached the teacher on a personal matter that did not pertain directly t…
Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Told Friends On Chat 'It Was Me' Hours Before Arrest, Report Says Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Told Friends On Chat 'It Was Me' Hours Before Arrest, Report Says
Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Told Friends On Chat 'It Was Me' Hours Before Arrest, Report Says Hours before his arrest, the 22-year-old suspect in the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk appeared to tell friends in a private Discord group chat, “It was me at UVU yesterday. I’m sorry for all of this.”  The reference to Utah Valley University (UVU) came from screenshots reviewed by The Washington Post and people familiar with the exchange. Tyler Robinson had earlier told the group: “Hey guys, I have bad news for you all,” according to the report. The Discord message was sent on Thursday night, Sept. 11, roughly two hours before officials took Robinson into custody, Th…
FBI Raid Nabs Duo Accused Of Igniting Bomb Under Fox Station's News Vehicle In Utah FBI Raid Nabs Duo Accused Of Igniting Bomb Under Fox Station's News Vehicle In Utah
FBI Raid Nabs Duo Accused Of Igniting Bomb Under Fox Station's News Vehicle In Utah Two men are accused of placing and igniting a live incendiary device beneath a television news vehicle in Salt Lake City, Utah, authorities said.  The incident prompted an FBI-led raid that forced nearby evacuations and uncovered additional contraband. The device was discovered on Friday, Sept. 12, under a mobile news unit from Fox 13 in Salt Lake City and determined to be a real, functional incendiary device that had been lit but failed to detonate, according to police and bomb squad officials.  Because of the device type and location, the FBI assumed jurisdiction and, during it…
Uber Eats Driver Sobs In Back Of NJ Cop Car After Masturbating In Front Of Minors, Police Say Uber Eats Driver Sobs In Back Of NJ Cop Car After Masturbating In Front Of Minors, Police Say
Uber Eats Driver Sobs In Back Of NJ Cop Car After Masturbating In Front Of Minors, Police Say Newly-released bodycam footage shows the arrest of a Brooklyn man working as an Uber Eats driver who was arrested after police said he exposed himself to juveniles in New Jersey last March. Givi Khomeriki, 35, was arrested on Quimby Street in Westfield around 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, Westfield police papers show. A video of the arrest, posted to YouTube by Transparency Bodycam, shows officers confronting Khomeriki and taking him into custody.  Off the bat, there was a major language barrier. Khomeriki told officers he did not speak English, only Georgian, and used his phone to t…
22-Year-Old Utah Man ID'd As Suspect In Charlie Kirk Murder 22-Year-Old Utah Man ID'd As Suspect In Charlie Kirk Murder
22-Year-Old Utah Man ID'd As Suspect In Charlie Kirk Murder The name of the suspect in the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been released. The man, identified by authorities as 22-year-old Utah resident Tyler Robinson, was apprehended late Thursday night, Sept. 11. New Update: Bullet Messages, Father’s Tip Revealed In Case Of Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Tyler Robinson According to CNN Chief Law Enforcement and Intelligence Analyst John Miller, the suspect confessed to his father. News of the arrest was announced Friday morning, Sept. 12 by President Donald Trump during an appearance on Fox News' "Fox & Friends." Trump Says…
Trump Says Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Is In Custody: 'I Think We Have Him' Trump Says Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Is In Custody: 'I Think We Have Him'
Trump Says Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Is In Custody: 'I Think We Have Him' A suspect in the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been apprehended, according to President Donald Trump. Click here for a new, updated story: 22-Year-Old Utah Man ID'd As Suspect In Charlie Kirk Murder Trump made the announcement during a live appearance on Fox News' "Fox & Friends" inside the network's New York City studio on Friday morning, Sept. 12. "Can I always say 'I think' to protect us all," Trump began. "We don't want Fox News to get sued." Trump then said: "I think, with a high degree of certainty, we have him. In custody. Everyone did a great job. We …
'Soft-Swinging' Mommy Mormon TikToker With Domestic Violence Record Is Next 'Bachelorette' 'Soft-Swinging' Mommy Mormon TikToker With Domestic Violence Record Is Next 'Bachelorette'
Taylor Frankie Paul Is ABC's 'The Bachelorette' ABC is shaking up tradition with its next leading lady on "The Bachelorette." Instead of a former runner-up from a past season, the network has tapped Taylor Frankie Paul, a Utah TikTok influencer and reality TV star whose name has been wrapped in controversy. Paul, 31, who starred on Hulu's "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," went viral in 2022 after admitting she and her husband had been “soft-swinging” with other Mormon couples.  And that's only the beginning.  In 2023, Paul was arrested in Herriman, UT, after police responded to a late-night domestic violence call, authorities said. …
They Tried Silencing Her In Armed NJ Robbery, But Her Screams Led To Their Arrests: Cops They Tried Silencing Her In Armed NJ Robbery, But Her Screams Led To Their Arrests: Cops
They Tried Silencing Her In Armed NJ Robbery, But Her Screams Led To Their Arrests: Cops Three men who police say pointed a gun at a woman sitting in her car — prompting her to scream for help — and then pushed her to the ground and covered her mouth when she tried to scream again have been charged, authorities said. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella identified the suspects as Jamil N. Tuncer, 24, of Wallington; Jakub P. Lepianka, 23, of Passaic; and Michael A. Rodriguez, 27, of Passaic. The incident happened Tuesday, July 8, at approximately 1:30 a.m., near Paterson Avenue and Clifton Avenue, Musella said. An officer on routine patrol when he heard a woman yelling for help…
Burglary Suspect Found In Side Yard Of Bergen County Home, Police Say Burglary Suspect Found In Side Yard Of Bergen County Home, Police Say
Burglary Suspect Found In Side Yard Of Bergen County Home, Police Say A 34-year-old Oradell man was arrested after Closter police say they found him in the side yard of a home linked to an attempted burglary the day before. On Sunday, Sept. 7, at approximately 9:16 p.m., patrol units observed a silver Honda Element parked on Henmar Drive, according to Closter Police Chief James Buccola. The vehicle matched the description of one seen in an attempted burglary at 6 Henmar Dr., on Saturday, Sept. 6. Police say officers entered the property and found a tall white male wearing a grey t-shirt and dark sweatpants. He was later identified as Kenneth Kase of Oradell. …
Rideshare Trip Ends In Assault, Spitting, Arrest In Bergen County, Cops Say Rideshare Trip Ends In Assault, Spitting, Arrest In Bergen County, Cops Say
Rideshare Trip Ends In Assault, Spitting, Arrest In Bergen County, Cops Say An Englewood man has been charged in connection with an assault on a rideshare driver in Teaneck, authorities said. On Monday, Aug. 18, at approximately 11:30 a.m., a rideshare driver called 9-1-1 to report being assaulted by a man and woman near Teaneck Road and West Englewood Avenue, according to Teaneck Police Chief Andrew McGurr. The victim told police he had picked up an adult female passenger in Paramus for a scheduled drop-off in Teaneck. During the trip, the passenger became agitated and exited the vehicle at the destination. Moments later, a man — identified as Malik Bell, 51, of E…
Paterson Man Who Repeatedly Fled From Clifton Police Arrested After Yearlong Search: Cops Paterson Man Who Repeatedly Fled From Clifton Police Arrested After Yearlong Search: Cops
Paterson Man Who Repeatedly Fled From Clifton Police Arrested After Yearlong Search: Cops A Paterson man accused of leading Clifton police on multiple pursuits dating back more than a year has been arrested, authorities said. On July 10, 2024, at 2:05 a.m., Officer Benjamin Bressel was on patrol near Central Avenue and East Madison Avenue when he saw a 2024 Volvo sedan being driven without headlights, according to Clifton Police Lt. Robert Anderson. Bressel stopped the Volvo, and Officer Fabricio Martinez arrived to assist. Police said the driver, identified as 25-year-old Noah Shaffer of Paterson, had active warrants for his arrest. “Instead of complying, Shaffer sped away in t…
Long Island Son's Chilling Final Words To Parents Before ‘Suicide By Cop’ Revealed Long Island Son's Chilling Final Words To Parents Before ‘Suicide By Cop’ Revealed
Long Island Son's Chilling Final Words To Parents Before ‘Suicide By Cop’ Revealed A man was shot and killed by police on Long Island after pointing what appeared to be a shotgun at officers during a domestic disturbance. The shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, in Carle Place, Nassau County Police said. Officers responded to a home on Rushmore Avenue after receiving a 911 call from a woman reporting that her 33-year-old son, identified as James Rosano, was “out of control,” highly intoxicated, and refused to leave the residence. Rosano told his mother, “Kiss me, I’m going to go outside and die at the hands of police,” before heading out of the home, P…
Driver Followed, Beaten, Hair Ripped Out In NJ Road Rage Attack: Police Driver Followed, Beaten, Hair Ripped Out In NJ Road Rage Attack: Police
Driver Followed, Beaten, Hair Ripped Out In NJ Road Rage Attack: Police A New Jersey man was arrested in connection with a violent road rage assault that left another driver bloodied and missing portions of his hair, authorities said. Christian Estupinan, 28, of Secaucus, was taken into custody at Secaucus Police Headquarters on Paterson Plank Road on Tuesday, Aug. 26, for aggravated assault, Police Chief Dennis Miller said. The charges stem from an incident on Wednesday, Aug. 6, near the intersection of Plaza Center and the Route 3 East service road. The victim told police another vehicle cut him off before pulling into the parking lot behind Bagel Buffet. Whe…
Couple Arrested For Having Sex On NJ Beach: Bodycam Footage Shows Police Confrontation Couple Arrested For Having Sex On NJ Beach: Bodycam Footage Shows Police Confrontation
Couple Arrested For Having Sex On NJ Beach: Bodycam Footage Shows Police Confrontation A sunny afternoon on a New Jersey beach took a scandalous turn when police said a topless woman and a man were caught in a sex act — with witnesses, and even a cellphone video, to prove it (scroll for bodycam footage). Amanda L. Mohr, 40, of Manalapan, and Edgar Dillon, 52, of Metuchen, were arrested around 12:36 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, at 65 Ocean Avenue, according to Monmouth Beach Police. The YouTube channel Transparency Bodycam first reported the story on Monday, Sept. 1 (Labor Day), publishing police-worn bodycam footage of the beachside bust and accompanying police paperwork. The 4…
Extremely Nervous Trio Stopped On Route 17 Found With Loaded Handguns: Cops Extremely Nervous Trio Stopped On Route 17 Found With Loaded Handguns: Cops
Extremely Nervous Trio Stopped On Route 17 Found With Loaded Handguns: Cops A traffic stop in Paramus led to the arrest of three Paterson men after officers found two loaded handguns with high-capacity magazines, authorities said. Around 2:26 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, Paramus Police Officer Michael Mordaga stopped a 2014 Ford Escape traveling south on Route 17 at a high rate of speed, Deputy Police Chief Frank Scott said in a release. While approaching the vehicle, Mordaga saw two passengers not wearing seat belts. The driver, James Dixon, 20, was “visibly shaking while retrieving his motor vehicle documents and nervously stuttering in response to questions,” Scott s…
Penn State Grad, Real Estate Agent Among 14 Caught In PA Prostitution Sting Penn State Grad, Real Estate Agent Among 14 Caught In PA Prostitution Sting
Penn State Grad, Real Estate Agent Among 14 Caught In PA Prostitution Sting A Penn State graduate and a local real estate agent are among 14 men arrested in a human trafficking sting in Cumberland County, authorities announced on Monday, Aug. 25. The arrests were made during Operation Impact Demand XII, which was conducted on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at a hotel in East Pennsboro Township, according to a release by the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office. The operation was led by the Cumberland County Human Trafficking Task Force in coordination with the East Pennsboro and Silver Spring Township Police Departments. The following men allegedly solicited female es…
Wayne Dad Stopped Daughter From Leaving With Man — So He Pulled Out Knife: Cops Say Wayne Dad Stopped Daughter From Leaving With Man — So He Pulled Out Knife: Cops Say
Wayne Dad Stopped Daughter From Leaving With Man — So He Pulled Out Knife: Cops Say A Wayne father’s decision to keep his daughter from leaving with a man ended with the man pulling a knife on him, authorities said. The confrontation happened around 7:34 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, at a home on Riverside Drive, Wayne Police Detective Captain Dan Daly said. Officers were told a fight involving a knife had broken out, and that the suspect vehicle had fled toward Route 46 East, Daly said. Officer Spencer Schoonmaker positioned himself to intercept the fleeing car and stopped it as it entered Route 80 East, Daly said. The three occupants admitted to fleeing from Riverside Drive. In…
'Streamer' Flushes Shot At Fame After Peeing On Police Car, NY Cops Say 'Streamer' Flushes Shot At Fame After Peeing On Police Car, NY Cops Say
'Streamer' Flushes Shot At Fame After Peeing On Police Car, NY Cops Say A New York teenager picked the wrong kind of stream to go viral, and wound up in handcuffs instead. Suffolk County Police arrested an 18-year-old man this week after he urinated on a cop car, according to police. Highway Patrol officers had just responded to a hit-and-run crash on the Long Island Expressway when things took a bizarre turn, the agency revealed Friday, Aug. 22. While waiting for a ride, passenger Marquis Tucker, 18, decided to relieve himself on the side of a marked police vehicle — recording the act on his phone like some sort of content creation, police said. Instead of l…
21 People Arrested After Graffiti Causes $500K Damage: Hanover Twp PD 21 People Arrested After Graffiti Causes $500K Damage: Hanover Twp PD
21 People Arrested After Graffiti Causes $500K Damage: Hanover Twp PD Hanover Township police are cracking down on graffiti. The department announced 21 people have been arrested and charged after graffiti caused $500,000 in damage over the past few years on  on buildings, businesses, public property, railroad property, bridges, and various other locations in Hanover Township.  Identifying and charging suspects allows a victim to recover financial assistance in the form of restitution to make repairs, police said. Those charged are: Two juveniles who spraypainted “GMAIL”, “GMAIL8”, “SCATE”, and “SCATE5” are charged with five counts …
Man Carjacks Vehicle With Toddler Inside: East Orange PD Man Carjacks Vehicle With Toddler Inside: East Orange PD
Man Carjacks Vehicle With Toddler Inside: East Orange PD A 53-year-old Newark man was arrested and charged after he carjacked a vehicle with a toddler inside in East Orange on Tuesday, Aug. 19, authorities said. At 10:19 p.m., a gray Porsche was stolen by Dwan Littlejohn, East Orange police said. The victim's 15-month-old child was in the vehicle when the car was stolen, police said. The suspect did not know the toddler was in the car, police said. Detectives spotted the stolen vehicle and apprehended Littlejohn at 26 Shepard Ave. in Newark, police said. The child was recovered from the vehicle unharmed, police said. Littlejohn is charged with k…
Bergenfield Man Tosses Loaded Glock During Hackensack Tire Slashing: Cops Bergenfield Man Tosses Loaded Glock During Hackensack Tire Slashing: Cops
Bergenfield Man Tosses Loaded Glock During Hackensack Tire Slashing: Cops A Bergenfield man is facing multiple weapons charges after an early-morning struggle with police in Hackensack, authorities said. On Tuesday, Aug. 12, Officer Wanda Rivera responded to Linden Street and Anderson Street for a report of a person who had punctured the tires of a vehicle during a dispute, Hackensack Police Chief Michael Antista said. Rivera met with the complainant, who identified the suspect as Simeon Barnes, a 48-year-old phone technician, the chief said. A short time later, Barnes was seen again by the complainant, who approached him, Antista said. Both men fled into an alle…
Disgruntled Ex-Employee Bombed Supervisor’s SUV In Burlington County: Feds Disgruntled Ex-Employee Bombed Supervisor’s SUV In Burlington County: Feds
Disgruntled Ex-Employee Bombed Supervisor’s SUV In Burlington County: Feds A 43-year-old disgruntled ex-employee from Warminster, PA was arrested and charged after he placed a bomb near his supervisor’s vehicle in South Jersey last month, detonating an explosion, authorities announced Thursday, Aug. 7. On Saturday, July 26 at 2:42 a.m., an explosive device went off near a silver Ford Explorer parked in the victim’s driveway in Delran, Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba said. The explosion caused a debris field extending out approximately 100 feet in diameter, with various nails and bolts lodged in both the body of the Ford Explorer and in adjacent residential homes, …
Woman Wakes To Man Sexually Assaulting Her At Knife Point In Paterson: Prosecutor Woman Wakes To Man Sexually Assaulting Her At Knife Point In Paterson: Prosecutor
Woman Wakes To Man Sexually Assaulting Her At Knife Point In Paterson: Prosecutor A 27-year-old Paterson man is accused of breaking into a woman’s home, threatening her with a knife, and sexually assaulting her in a violent robbery, authorities said. Jesus Mora Cruz was arrested in connection with the March 26 incident after a months-long investigation, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes announced on Thursday, Aug. 7. Prosecutors say that around 4:30 a.m., the victim was awakened by an unknown man on top of her, holding a knife to her neck. The man allegedly sexually assaulted her and stole several items from her Paterson home before fleeing. She was taken to St…
Raging Patron At Bergen County Strip Club Robs, Beats Security Guard: Police Raging Patron At Bergen County Strip Club Robs, Beats Security Guard: Police
Raging Patron At Bergen County Strip Club Robs, Beats Security Guard: Police A 33-year-old man caused a scene at a Bergen County strip club, beat up a security guard, and stole his jewelry before being tackled and cuffed by police, authorities said. Carlstadt Police Officers Moustafa Abdulla and Julio Perez-Tavera were called to Stiletto’s on Paterson Plank Road Sunday, Aug. 3, for a reported dispute, Detective Sgt. Mark Wong said. When officers arrived, they saw Indrit Lamcaj yelling at security guards, with "blood on his hands," Wong said. One of the guards had "blood on his mouth and face," the officer noted. Lamcaj ignored repeated police commands to calm down,…