19-Year-Old Killed In Garden State Parkway Crash After Car Strikes Trees: NJSP 19-Year-Old Killed In Garden State Parkway Crash After Car Strikes Trees: NJSP
19-Year-Old Killed In Garden State Parkway Crash After Car Strikes Trees: Njsp A 19-year-old Haddon Township woman was killed in a crash on the Garden State Parkway in Ocean County Tuesday evening, June 23, authorities said. At 8:22 p.m., a Honda passenger vehicle was traveling south on the Garden State Parkway in Lacey Township when the driver lost directional control of the car, ran off the roadway to the right and struck multiple trees, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Emma Forker was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene, Postorino said. The driver of the Honda sustained moderate injuries and was transpor…
Hookup Turns Deadly: NY Woman Indicted For Killing Sleeping Man In Parents' Home (UPDATE) Hookup Turns Deadly: NY Woman Indicted For Killing Sleeping Man In Parents' Home (UPDATE)
Hookup Turns Deadly: NY Woman Indicted For Killing Sleeping Man In Parents' Home (Update) What police describe as a hookup gone wrong ended with a Long Island man dead in his father's arms and a woman now indicted on a murder charge. Kristin Sculley, 22, of Massapequa, was arraigned Wednesday, June 24, on a grand jury indictment charging her with Murder 2nd Degree in the death of Robert "Bobby" Michael Carragher III, 28, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced. Investigators said Carragher and Sculley met up at a bar before returning to the Beaumont Avenue home in Massapequa that he shared with his parents. At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Monday, June 1, Sculley b…
Mother, 1-Year-Old Daughter Missing In Philadelphia: Police Mother, 1-Year-Old Daughter Missing In Philadelphia: Police
Mother, 1-Year-Old Daughter Missing In Philadelphia: Police A Philadelphia mother and her 1-year-old daughter who had been reported missing have been found safe, police announced. Raquel Smith, 30, and Adrianna Stowe, 1, had been reported missing after they were last seen on Sunday, May 4, at their home on the 4100 block of Parkside Avenue, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. Police issued a public appeal earlier on Friday seeking help locating the mother and daughter. Authorities said Raquel was known to frequent the Kensington section of the city. The Philadelphia Police Department later announced that Raquel Smith and Adrianna Stowe…
Unpredictable June Bootids Meteor Shower Set To Peak Unpredictable June Bootids Meteor Shower Set To Peak
Unpredictable June Bootids Meteor Shower Set To Peak The night sky is lining up one of its harder-to-predict shows. The June Bootids meteor shower is active through Thursday, July 2, and is expected to peak overnight Friday, June 26, into Saturday, June 27. The shower is usually quiet, producing only a few meteors per hour. But it has earned a reputation for surprises. Space.com reported that the June Bootids produced an outburst of up to 100 meteors per hour in 1998. Another burst in 2004 produced about 20 to 50 meteors per hour. A predicted outburst in 2010 did not happen, adding to the shower’s unpredictable reputation. ABC News report…
Here's How Much Fourth Of July Costs Are Rising In 2026: New Study Here's How Much Fourth Of July Costs Are Rising In 2026: New Study
Here's How Much Fourth Of July Costs Are Rising In 2026: New Study The nation's 250th birthday celebration is coming with higher costs due to rising inflation and the ongoing effects of the US-Israeli war with Iran. WalletHub released its annual 4th of July Facts & Figures report on Wednesday, June 24. The personal finance website estimates Americans will spend $9.4 billion on Fourth of July food, up from $8.9 billion in 2025. In 2026, the Fourth of July also marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The Semiquincentennial will arrive with countless local, regional, and national events celebrating the …
Former Pan Am Pilot Reaches New Heights as a Poet at 93 with "Never Too Late" Former Pan Am Pilot Reaches New Heights as a Poet at 93 with "Never Too Late"
Former Pan Am Pilot Reaches New Heights as a Poet at 93 with "Never Too Late" Roy Everett Butler's debut poetry collection, published by Spines, explores aging, aviation history, and the quiet beauty of everyday life. At 93 years young, former Marine Corps aviator and Pan American World Airways pilot Roy Everett Butler has embarked on a remarkable new journey. Published by Spines, Butler’s debut book, “Never Too Late,” is a heartfelt collection of over 300 poems and reflections. Written entirely in his nineties, the anthology proves that creativity, curiosity, and personal discovery have no expiration date. Click here to purchase Never Too Late on Amazon or Barnes &a…
'Black Hearted, Thin Skinned, Broflake' Busted For Ripping Down Pride Flags In Haddonfield: PD 'Black Hearted, Thin Skinned, Broflake' Busted For Ripping Down Pride Flags In Haddonfield: PD
'Black Hearted, Thin Skinned, Broflake' Busted For Ripping Down Pride Flags In Haddonfield: PD A 37-year-old Maple Shade resident was arrested and charged with damaging pride flags in Haddonfield, authorities announced Tuesday, June 23. Officers began investigating after receiving reports of a person damaging and stealing the flags along Kings Highway in the business district, Haddonfield police said. Detectives used witness reports and video evidence to identify the suspect as Joshua Serad, police said. Prior to Serad's arrest, Haddonfield Commissioner Dave Siedell referred to the perpetrator as a " black hearted, thin skinned, broflake." Police did not say what Serad was charged w…
Headstone Scammer Duped Grieving NJ Families, Feds Say: Now He's Facing 152 Years In Prison Headstone Scammer Duped Grieving NJ Families, Feds Say: Now He's Facing 152 Years In Prison
Headstone Scammer Duped Grieving NJ Families, Feds Say: Now He's Facing 152 Years In Prison A Pennsylvania man admitted to defrauding hundreds of grieving families out of more than $1.7 million through his headstone businesses, including a South Jersey mother who ordered a memorial for her slain son and never received it, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday, June 23. Gregory J. Stefan Jr., 56, of Upper Merion, pleaded guilty in federal court in Philadelphia to seven counts of wire fraud and four counts of filing a false tax return, according to U.S. Attorney David Metcalf. Among Stefan's victims was Luz Vasquez, whose 31-year-old son, Chad Stuart, was fatally shot outside a Vine…
Man Killed In Route 42 Crash After SUV Strikes Pole: NJSP Man Killed In Route 42 Crash After SUV Strikes Pole: NJSP
Man Killed In Route 42 Crash After SUV Strikes Pole: Njsp A 41-year-old Pine Hill man was killed in a crash on Route 42 in Gloucester County on Wednesday, June 24, authorities said. At 3:39 a.m., Richard Merrill was operating a Ford SUV in West Deptford when he lost directional control of the car, ran off the roadway to the left, struck the guardrail and struck a pole, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Merrill was pronounced dead at the scene, Postorino said. The crash remains under investigation, Postorino said.
NJ Man Beat 2-Month-Old Daughter Dead: Prosecutor NJ Man Beat 2-Month-Old Daughter Dead: Prosecutor
NJ Man Beat 2-Month-Old Daughter Dead: Prosecutor A 39-year-old Phillipsburg man has been charged in the death of his infant daughter, authorities announced Tuesday, June 23. James Capo Jr. is charged with homicide and endangering the welfare of a child following the 2025 death of Sophia Capo, who was two months old, the Warren County Prosecutor's Office said. At 2:10 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, Lopatcong police responded to the 700 block of Youngs Road and found Sophia unresponsive, authorities said. Officers performed CPR and she was eventually airlifted to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where she was pronounced dead a week later, …
NJ Man Gets Decades For Sexually Assaulting Juveniles: Prosecutor NJ Man Gets Decades For Sexually Assaulting Juveniles: Prosecutor
NJ Man Gets Decades For Sexually Assaulting Juveniles: Prosecutor A 45-year-old Absecon man will be spending several decades in prison after previously being convicted of sexually assaulting juveniles, authorities announced Wednesday, June 24. Alfonso Chavez was sentenced to 57 years in prison after a jury convicted him in January of multiple counts of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, and endangering the welfare of children, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Chavez was originally arrested in January 2024 and has been detained at the Atlantic County Justice Facility ever since, authorities said.
New Storm Threat Coming After Brief, Pleasant Break: Timing New Storm Threat Coming After Brief, Pleasant Break: Timing
New Storm Threat Coming After Brief, Pleasant Break: Timing The break from wet weather will be pleasant, but brief. High pressure building into the region on Wednesday, June 24, will bring sunshine, dry conditions, and mostly light winds across much of the Northeast, according to the National Weather Service. More of the same is expected during the day on Thursday, June 25, with another mainly dry stretch from the New York City metro area into southern New England and the mid-Atlantic. Then the pattern starts to turn again. Unsettled conditions are expected to return Thursday night as a cold front approaches, triggering widespread showers and scat…
$22.5M Gold Heist: Suspect In One Of Canada's Biggest Thefts Sentenced For US Guns In Socks $22.5M Gold Heist: Suspect In One Of Canada's Biggest Thefts Sentenced For US Guns In Socks
$22.5M Gold Heist: Suspect In One Of Canada's Biggest Thefts Sentenced For US Guns In Socks A man wanted in one of the biggest gold thefts in Canadian history is facing years behind bars in the United States after a Pennsylvania traffic stop uncovered a cache of guns hidden in a rental car, federal authorities announced. Durante King-Mclean, 27, of Cambridge, Ontario, was back before a Harrisburg federal judge on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, for a 2023 case that prosecutors say exposed a cross-border weapons pipeline stretching from Florida to Canada. He had 65 handguns crammed into the trunk of a rental car, each one hidden inside a sock, authorities said. Among them were stolen weap…
MorningStar Farms Pulls Pair Of Frozen Products Over Plastic Risk MorningStar Farms Pulls Pair Of Frozen Products Over Plastic Risk
MorningStar Farms Pulls Pair Of Frozen Products Over Plastic Risk A popular freezer staple is being pulled from shelves. MorningStar Farms voluntarily recalled two frozen products because they may contain pieces of plastic, according to a company announcement posted by the FDA on Monday, June 22. The recall covers MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets and MorningStar Farms Hot and Spicy Sausage Patties sold in the US, Puerto Rico, and Costa Rica. The recalled Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets were sold in 10.5-ounce packages with UPC code 000 28989 10110 5. The affected packages have “better if used before” dates of July 7 and July 8, 2027. The recalled Hot and…
M&M's Makeover Coming: What Shoppers Will Notice M&M's Makeover Coming: What Shoppers Will Notice
M&M's Makeover Coming: What Shoppers Will Notice One of America’s most recognizable candies is getting a new look. Mars plans to debut an artificial dye-free version of M&M's in August, The Wall Street Journal first reported in a story published Thursday, June 18. The new version will not include the full classic color mix at first. The dye-free M&M's will launch in red, yellow, orange, and green, according to the WSJ report. Blue and brown will be omitted from the initial release. The problem is blue. Mars has been working to replace synthetic dyes with colors from natural sources, but creating a reliable blue at a huge scale …
Popular Comedian Charged In $8.7 Million Tax Evasion Case Popular Comedian Charged In $8.7 Million Tax Evasion Case
Popular Comedian Charged In $8.7 Million Tax Evasion Case A familiar comedy name is facing a serious legal spotlight far from the stage. Carlos Mencia, 58, has been charged with 12 felony counts of state tax evasion after prosecutors said he failed to report $8.7 million in personal and corporate income from 2019 through 2024, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced in releasing the complaint arrest warrant. Mencia pleaded not guilty on Monday, June 22. His bail, initially set at $250,000 after his arrest, was reduced to $50,000, and he is scheduled to return to the Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday, Aug. 14. The complaint …
Costco Pilot Program Could Change How Members Pay Costco Pilot Program Could Change How Members Pay
Costco Pilot Program Could Change How Members Pay Costco’s checkout line may be getting a serious speed boost. The warehouse chain is testing a pre-scan system that could make the final payment step take about 8 seconds, according to multiple reports. Under the pilot, a Costco employee scans a shopper’s membership card and the items in the cart while the shopper is still waiting in line, Inc. reported. When the shopper reaches the front, the member card is scanned again at an automated pay station. The pre-scanned order then loads on the screen, and the shopper pays by tapping or swiping a card. The goal is simple: reduce the time shoppe…
Pastors Accused Of Soliciting Explicit Videos From Children, More Victims Sought: Philly DA Pastors Accused Of Soliciting Explicit Videos From Children, More Victims Sought: Philly DA
Pastors Accused Of Soliciting Explicit Videos From Children, More Victims Sought: Philly DA Two Philadelphia pastors are accused of exploiting multiple minors through sexually explicit messages, images, and videos, authorities announced on Tuesday, June 23. Isaiah Banks, 30, and Bryan Jackson, 42, were charged following an investigation that prosecutors say uncovered a conspiracy to obtain, exchange, and solicit sexually explicit content involving children, according to the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office. The case began on April 8 when Philadelphia police received a report from the Department of Human Services involving a minor who allegedly had been solicited by Banks th…
Lucchese Mob Gambling Ring: 8 Plead Guilty As $4.8M Scheme Unravels, AG Says Lucchese Mob Gambling Ring: 8 Plead Guilty As $4.8M Scheme Unravels, AG Says
Lucchese Mob Gambling Ring: 8 Plead Guilty As $4.8M Scheme Unravels, AG Says Eight defendants admitted their roles in a Lucchese crime family-linked gambling and money laundering enterprise, state officials announced Tuesday, June 23. The defendants are among 42 people indicted following April 2025 arrests that capped a two-year investigation into alleged illegal gambling, loansharking, extortion, and money laundering operations tied to the Lucchese crime family, according to New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport. Those who pleaded guilty include: George Zappola, alleged Lucchese crime family member, second-degree racketeering Joseph R. Perna, allege…
Grandmother Killed Sister, Granddaughter In Philly Murder-Suicide: Police (UPDATE) Grandmother Killed Sister, Granddaughter In Philly Murder-Suicide: Police (UPDATE)
Grandmother Killed Sister, Granddaughter In Philly Murder-Suicide: Police (Update) An 18-year-old granddaughter and a 55-year-old sister were fatally shot inside a Philadelphia home before the suspected gunwoman took her own life, police said. Officers from the 3rd District responded to a residence on the 2800 block of South 10th Street at approximately 5:32 p.m., according to the Philadelphia Police Department. When officers arrived, they found three women inside the home, each suffering from a single gunshot wound to the head. Philadelphia Fire Department medics pronounced all three dead at 5:38 p.m., police said. The victims have been identified as 18-year-old Angelin…
NJ High School Senior Prank Under Investigation: Report NJ High School Senior Prank Under Investigation: Report
NJ High School Senior Prank Under Investigation: Report A senior prank at one New Jersey high school is no laughing matter. An investigation at Manchester Township High School is reportedly underway following a prank on Wednesday, June 17, the Asbury Park Press reports. A TikTok video shared by Tri-County Scanner News shows the school strewn with toilet paper both inside and outside the building and students sitting on top of the roof. Students put a "For Sale" sign over the school sign. Superintendent Diane Pedroza said in a statement that the senior prank "exceeded the expectations and guidelines that had been communicated to studen…
VIDEO: Rutgers Dancer-Turned Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Performs On 'TODAY' Show VIDEO: Rutgers Dancer-Turned Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Performs On 'TODAY' Show
Video: Rutgers Dancer-Turned Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Performs On 'Today' Show A New Jersey native who danced her way from Rutgers to one of the most famous cheerleading squads in the country took the stage in New York City on Tuesday morning, June 23. Kelly Villares, of Weehawken, performed on the "TODAY" show as a third-year member of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders join TODAY to preview Season Three of their hit series “America’s Sweethearts” on Netflix and Reece opens up about her decision to retire from cheer. Then, they perform their routine on the plaza!  TODAY Villares was among a select group of cheerleaders chose…
New Dairy Queen Blizzard Flavors, Slush Float Celebrate Summer's Return New Dairy Queen Blizzard Flavors, Slush Float Celebrate Summer's Return
New Dairy Queen Blizzard Flavors, Slush Float Celebrate Summer's Return Dairy Queen is adding several new flavors and treats to its menu just in time for summer. DQ is launching three new Blizzard Treats and a patriotic Stars & Stripes Misty Slush Float, the chain announced in a news release on Tuesday, June 23. The new items will be available at participating locations starting on Sunday, June 29. The new Blizzard Cup Lineup is inspired by the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The international flavors include Strawberry Mango-flavored Mochi, Biscoff Cookie, and Mexican-style Hot Chocolate. The Strawberry Mango-flavored Mochi Blizzard Treat features man…
Trump Will Attend World Cup MetLife Finals, FIFA Prez Says Trump Will Attend World Cup MetLife Finals, FIFA Prez Says
Trump Will Attend World Cup MetLife Finals, FIFA Prez Says President Trump will be attending the World Cup finals held at MetLife Stadium next month, league officials confirmed. FIFA President Gianni Infantino made the announcement on "Fox & Friends" Tuesday, 23.  The U.S. president is expected to present the winning team with the trophy on July 19, as he did at the Club World Cup Finals in New Jersey during Chelsea's trophy lift, leaving players confused. One of the biggest questions surrounding Trump's appearance at the World Cup is how it could affect traffic around MetLife Stadium. Authorities have repeatedly warned fans to expec…
ESPN NFL Analyst Loses Arm In Horrific Crash: 'I'm Incredibly Fortunate' ESPN NFL Analyst Loses Arm In Horrific Crash: 'I'm Incredibly Fortunate'
ESPN NFL Analyst Loses Arm In Horrific Crash: 'I'm Incredibly Fortunate' ESPN NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller said his left arm was amputated after he crashed his SUV into an oncoming tractor-trailer. Miller shared details of the crash and his injuries in a social media post on Tuesday, June 23. The 42-year-old said he was airlifted to a hospital in Joplin, Missouri, where he underwent a life-saving amputation. The Webb City, Missouri, native also suffered severe injuries, including "multiple fractures and broken ribs." "I'm deeply grateful for the exceptional care I have received, from the first responders to the doctors, nurses, and medical staff," Miller …
Starbucks Releasing New 'Bearista' Cups After Original Frenzy: When To Get One Starbucks Releasing New 'Bearista' Cups After Original Frenzy: When To Get One
Starbucks Releasing New 'Bearista' Cups After Original Frenzy: When To Get One Starbucks is giving customers another chance to get its viral Bearista cup, this time with a summer twist. The coffeehouse chain will launch limited-edition Pink Bearista Glass Cold Cups, Starbucks announced on Monday, June 22. The new edition of the popular bear-shaped drinkware will be at select Starbucks cafés on Monday, July 13, while supplies last. Starbucks Rewards Reserve members will get early access beginning Thursday, July 9, through Starbucks Shop, the company's new online store for merchandise, coffee, and coffee subscriptions. The new collectible is part of Star…
Body Of Missing Hofstra Swimmer Recovered In NJ: Ocean City PD Body Of Missing Hofstra Swimmer Recovered In NJ: Ocean City PD
Body Of Missing Hofstra Swimmer Recovered In NJ: Ocean City PD The body of a missing Hofstra student was recovered from the water in Ocean City, authorities announced Tuesday, June 23. On Friday, June 19, numerous units responded to Sea Isle City after a deceased man was found in the area of 72nd Street, Ocean City police said. The man was identified as the swimmer who went missing Monday, May 18 at the 10th Street Beach in Ocean City, police said. The swimmer, an Exton, PA native, was in the water near 10th Street, 200 yards from shore, the Coast Guard originally said. The teen was struck by a wave and failed to resurface, the Coast Guard said. Anothe…
Get Commemorative Mountain Dew Cans For Just 5 Cents: Here's How Get Commemorative Mountain Dew Cans For Just 5 Cents: Here's How
Get Commemorative Mountain Dew Cans For Just 5 Cents: Here's How Mountain Dew is giving fans a chance to buy a piece of the brand's history for a nickel. The soda brand will sell 1,948 limited-edition commemorative can bundles, PepsiCo announced in a news release on Tuesday, June 23. The bundles will be exclusively available through TikTok Shop starting on Monday, June 29. The number of bundles honors 1948, the year Mountain Dew was created by two brothers in Tennessee. The commemorative can features the brand's origin story printed on the label and is tied to Mountain Dew's "American Original - Tasting Great Since '48" campaign. Each $0.05 bundle …
Woman Accused Of Leaving Newborn Son To Die In Dumpster Faces Murder Charge Woman Accused Of Leaving Newborn Son To Die In Dumpster Faces Murder Charge
Woman Accused Of Leaving Newborn Son To Die In Dumpster Faces Murder Charge A Danbury woman accused of leaving her newborn son in a dumpster to die nearly a decade ago is now facing a murder charge with special circumstances, prosecutors said. Dominique Harrison, 28, of Danbury, was arrested last week, but authorities did not provide details about the alleged crime until her arraignment Monday, officials said. The charges stem from an investigation into the 2018 discovery of human remains in Stamford, Danbury police said. It's unclear why she was not arrested until now.  At Monday's arraignment, Assistant State's Attorney Mary-Caitlin Harding said Harrison ad…
Gun Forced Into Child's Mouth By One Of 4 Assailants In Bridgeton: Police Gun Forced Into Child's Mouth By One Of 4 Assailants In Bridgeton: Police
Gun Forced Into Child's Mouth By One Of 4 Assailants In Bridgeton: Police A juvenile was assaulted by four men with a weapon in Bridgeton on Sunday, July 21, authorities said. At 9:33 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Church Street after a juvenile said they were riding their bicycle when he was confronted by four unknown Hispanic men all dressed in black clothing, Bridgeton police said. The juvenile attempted to leave the area but they were pushed off their bicycle and punched in the face by the suspects, police said. During the assault, one of the suspects brandished a handgun and forcibly placed the muzzle of the firearm into the victim's mouth, pol…
Savannah Guthrie Responds On Air To Chilling New Report About Her Missing Mom: Watch Savannah Guthrie Responds On Air To Chilling New Report About Her Missing Mom: Watch
Savannah Guthrie Responds On Air To Chilling New Report About Her Missing Mom: Watch A painful family mystery spilled into a live television moment. NBC "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie gave an emotional on-air response Tuesday, June 23, after the show reported new details about a second note sent after her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The "Today" segment can be viewed here.  An emotional Savannah Guthrie shared a renewed plea for help in finding her missing mother after a new report about a note sent after her disappearance that indicated Nancy Guthrie had died. https://t.co/pxhsWZqACa — TODAY (@TODAYshow) June 23, 2026 Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished from …