PA Police Chief Arrested As Fugitive In NJ, Accused Of Stealing $52K In Overtime Pay PA Police Chief Arrested As Fugitive In NJ, Accused Of Stealing $52K In Overtime Pay PA Police Chief Arrested As Fugitive In NJ, Accused Of Stealing $52K In Overtime Pay
PA Police Chief Arrested As Fugitive In NJ, Accused Of Stealing $52K In Overtime Pay A former Pennsylvania police chief collected more than $52,000 for assignments he never worked — including shifts when he was visiting bars and restaurants, authorities announced on Monday, Nov. 9. Former Upland Borough Police Chief Michael Kenneth Irey, 55, was picked up by a detective with the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office in Atlantic County, NJ, as a fugitive of justice on Monday, Nov. 9, according to court records and a news release by District Attorney Tanner Rouse. He is awaiting extradition to Delaware County. An arrest warrant was issued Thursday, Nov. 5, follow…

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Popular Jersey Shore Bakery Owner Dies, Leaving Generations Of Sweet Memories Gregory Rodriguez, the owner of Dot's Pastry Shop in Ocean City, has died, the business announced on Facebook. Born in Nebraska, Rodriguez was a standout wrestler and football player, and a lifelong Cornhuskers fan. He worked as a welder before moving to Denver, where he met his wife, Jane Scheuermann Rodriguez. The couple married in 2001 and had two daughters, Emma and Sarah. Rodriguez later moved to New Jersey, where he owned and operated Dot's Pastry Shop alongside his in-laws, Leo and Patricia, and his wife's six siblings. "His hands were his tools, his livelihood, and perhaps his great…
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Burlington Schools Delayed After Triple Shooting Injures Two Juveniles Burlington City Public Schools are on a two-hour delayed opening Tuesday, Nov. 10, following a triple shooting that left two juveniles injured, the district said. "We know that many families are feeling anxious this morning, particularly about students walking to school. We understand and respect those concerns," the district said. "We are working closely with the Burlington City Police Department and taking additional steps to support the safety and well-being of our students and staff. The shooting occurred on the 100 block of Federal Street around 7 p.m., Burlington County Prosecuto…
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Patient Pronounced Dead After Ambulance Crash In Philadelphia: Police A patient being transported in a Delaware County ambulance was pronounced dead after the medic unit collided with a car in Philadelphia on Monday evening, Nov. 9, police said. The crash involving the medic unit and a Nissan Altima happened at the intersection of 63rd and Race streets around 6:03 p.m., according to the Philadelphia Police Department. The 75-year-old man was a patient inside the medic unit when the collision happened. He was transported to Lankenau Medical Center, where medical staff pronounced him dead at 6:15 p.m., police said. The Nissan’s driver was taken to Jefferson Ho…
2 Juveniles Airlifted, Man Hospitalized In Burlington City Triple Shooting 2 Juveniles Airlifted, Man Hospitalized In Burlington City Triple Shooting 2 Juveniles Airlifted, Man Hospitalized In Burlington City Triple Shooting
2 Juveniles Airlifted, Man Hospitalized In Burlington City Triple Shooting Two juvenile males were airlifted to a hospital and an adult man was hospitalized following a triple shooting in Burlington City on Monday evening, Nov. 9, authorities said. The shooting happened in the 100 block of Federal Street just before 7 p.m., Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Burlington City Police Officer in Charge Capt. Robert O’Brien said. The adult victim was taken by ambulance to Virtua Willingboro Hospital, while the two juveniles were flown to Cooper University Medical Center in Camden. Their conditions were not immediately available. A large crowd gat…

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This NJ Restaurant Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List Some of the nation's best restaurants are right here in the Northeast, according to a new nationwide list based on millions of customer reviews. OpenTable released its Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, recognizing popular dining destinations in 21 states and Washington, DC. The list was compiled using more than 11 million reviews from verified diners and restaurant booking data. California led the nation with 19 restaurants, while at least 18 restaurants nationwide earned spots on the list for four consecutive years. "Diners have no shortage of places they …

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Engaged Couple Killed In NJ Crash Was Planning Wedding: 'Til The Wheels Fall Off, Babe' Engaged Couple Killed In NJ Crash Was Planning Wedding: 'Til The Wheels Fall Off, Babe' Engaged Couple Killed In NJ Crash Was Planning Wedding: 'Til The Wheels Fall Off, Babe'
Engaged Couple Killed In NJ Crash Was Planning Wedding: 'Til The Wheels Fall Off, Babe' A Pennsylvania couple who died together in a crash outside a New Jersey banquet hall had gotten engaged less than a year earlier and were planning their wedding, loved ones say. Anthony Pizzo, 32, and Lindsey Clarke, 33, both of Wyoming, PA, were killed in a crash on Route 9 in Old Bridge just after midnight Saturday, Nov. 7, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and Old Bridge Police Chief Thomas Montagna said. The couple got engaged in December 2025, according to a post on Pizzo's Instagram account: “‘Til the wheels fall off, babe 💍” Pizzo captioned the engagement announcement.…

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Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check Federal food safety officials are warning consumers to check their freezers for certain meat and poultry products sold nationwide. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued the public health alert on Friday, Nov. 6, after discovering allergens missing from product labels. The frozen products from Betterballen Foods LLC contain sesame that is not declared on their labels. The beef product also contains Worcestershire sauce made with anchovy, a fish allergen that is not declared. Consumers who purchased the affected products should not eat them, FSIS…

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Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check Federal food safety officials are warning consumers to check their freezers for certain meat and poultry products sold nationwide. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued the public health alert on Friday, Nov. 6, after discovering allergens missing from product labels. The frozen products from Betterballen Foods LLC contain sesame that is not declared on their labels. The beef product also contains Worcestershire sauce made with anchovy, a fish allergen that is not declared. Consumers who purchased the affected products should not eat them, FSIS…

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Frat Suspended After Members Found Engulfed In Flames At Ohio State A disturbing video showing two men engulfed in flames has prompted Ohio State University to suspend a fraternity while investigators examine what happened. The university's student conduct office said it placed Sigma Alpha Epsilon on interim suspension. ABC affiliate WSYX in Columbus, Ohio, reported that police believe the video was filmed Saturday, Nov. 7, in the 1900 block of Indianola Avenue, where the fraternity’s house is located. The footage shows a man whose sweatpants are burning tackle another man, whose clothing then catches fire. Both struggle on the ground as onlookers watch and…