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NJ Prison Guard Took Bribes To Smuggle Drugs: AG NJ Prison Guard Took Bribes To Smuggle Drugs: AG
NJ Prison Guard Took Bribes To Smuggle Drugs: AG A senior New Jersey corrections officer from Hackensack was indicted after prosecutors said he accepted bribes to smuggle contraband into Northern State Prison in Newark. A state grand jury indicted Christopher Santana, 33, on Tuesday, May 26, according to Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability. Santana accepted payments between May 2024 and June 2025 from people connected to inmates in exchange for bringing contraband into the prison, prosecutors allege. He was stopped while arriving for work on June 10, 2025, after investigators noti…
The Trumps, VP Evacuated After Shots Fired At White House Media Dinner: Suspect In Custody The Trumps, VP Evacuated After Shots Fired At White House Media Dinner: Suspect In Custody
The Trumps, VP Evacuated After Shots Fired At White House Media Dinner: Suspect In Custody The US Secret Service said that a shots-fired incident near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner left one individual in custody Saturday night, April 25.  Click here for a new, updated story: 31-Year-Old Teacher ID'd As Suspect In White House Correspondents Dinner Shooting Incident President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, who were attending the high-profile event at the Washington Hilton Hotel, are safe, along with all other protectees. Earlier report: Trump, First Lady Rushed Out Of White House Correspondents Dinner After Security Scare The incident occurred nea…
Trump, First Lady, VP Rushed Out Of White House Correspondents Dinner After Gunshots Reported Trump, First Lady, VP Rushed Out Of White House Correspondents Dinner After Gunshots Reported
Trump, First Lady, VP Rushed Out Of White House Correspondents Dinner After Gunshots Reported A night of glitz and political punchlines turned tense in an instant as the White House Correspondents' Dinner was thrown into chaos by a sudden security scare before the scheduled festivities began. Click here for a new, updated story: 31-Year-Old Teacher ID'd As Suspect In White House Correspondents Dinner Shooting Incident President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were abruptly evacuated from the Washington Hilton on Saturday, April 25, after loud noises described as gunshots or loud bangs were heard in or just outside the ballroom. The evacuation unfolded around 8:30 p.m. as …
CIA Agents Among 4 Dead In Mexico Crash After Major Anti-Drug Operation CIA Agents Among 4 Dead In Mexico Crash After Major Anti-Drug Operation
CIA Agents Among 4 Dead In Mexico Crash After Major Anti-Drug Operation A car crash in northern Mexico killed four officials, including two CIA officers, following a counternarcotics operation targeting a clandestine drug lab, according to authorities and multiple reports. The crash occurred Sunday, April 19, in Chihuahua, as the group was returning from the operation, according to The Washington Post in a story published on Tuesday morning, April 21.  The victims included two US embassy officials who were later identified as CIA agents and two Mexican officials: the director of Chihuahua’s State Investigation Agency and an officer, The Post reports. …
Code Name 'Alyssa': NY Woman Admits Lying To FBI About Russian Intel Contacts Code Name 'Alyssa': NY Woman Admits Lying To FBI About Russian Intel Contacts
Code Name 'Alyssa': NY Woman Admits Lying To FBI About Russian Intel Contacts A Brooklyn woman with alleged ties to Russian intelligence admitted in federal court that she lied to FBI agents about her contacts with the country’s security service and falsified information on her US citizenship application. Nomma Zarubina, 35, pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court Thursday, Feb. 19, to one count of making false statements to the FBI and one count of naturalization fraud. Zarubina repeatedly denied having contact with Russia’s Federal Security Service, known as the FSB, during meetings with FBI agents tied to an investigation into another Russian national, according…
Here's How To Put An End To Passwords Here's How To Put An End To Passwords
Here's How To Put An End To Passwords Tired of forgetting your passwords? You’re not alone, and the solution might finally be in sight. For years, juggling online passwords has felt like a never-ending struggle, but the push for a password-free world is gaining serious momentum.  Tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Apple are accelerating efforts to make passkeys, the next-generation way to sign in, mainstream.  The FIDO Alliance, an industry group dedicated to reducing reliance on passwords, has spent more than 10 years championing this shift. Passkeys work by letting you sign in with built-in device security, s…
How To Avoid Lottery, Prize Scams: You Didn’t Enter, But You 'Won'? How To Avoid Lottery, Prize Scams: You Didn’t Enter, But You 'Won'?
How To Avoid Lottery, Prize Scams: You Didn’t Enter, But You 'Won'? A surprise message says you hit the jackpot, but there’s a catch: you must pay a fee or hand over personal details to claim it.  That’s the hallmark of a lottery or prize scam—designed to separate you from your money and identity. These schemes often arrive by email, text, phone, or mail and lean on pressure tactics to force quick decisions.  Scammers frequently demand “taxes,” “processing,” or “shipping” upfront, or ask for sensitive data to “verify” you.  Legitimate lotteries do not require payment to release a prize, and you should never be asked for your Social Security…
Suspect With Guns, Knives Arrested Near Charlie Kirk Funeral Site After Claiming He’s Police Suspect With Guns, Knives Arrested Near Charlie Kirk Funeral Site After Claiming He’s Police
Suspect With Guns, Knives Arrested Near Charlie Kirk Funeral Site After Claiming He’s Police An armed man who claimed to be a police officer was detained outside the NFL stadium where Charlie Kirk’s memorial will be held, authorities said.  The encounter happened Saturday, Sept. 20, at State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona.  Secret Service agents approached the man after observing suspicious behavior, ABC 15 in Phoenix reports. He told agents he was law enforcement and armed.  Officials later confirmed he was not part of the authorized agencies working the event. Multiple knives and firearms were found on him, according to azfamily.com. The Arizona Department of…
Watch: Zach Bryan Climbs Barbed-Wire Fence To Fight Fellow Country Star Gavin Adcock Watch: Zach Bryan Climbs Barbed-Wire Fence To Fight Fellow Country Star Gavin Adcock
Watch: Zach Bryan Climbs Barbed-Wire Fence To Fight Fellow Country Star Gavin Adcock Forget sad songs about trucks and heartbreak — this country clash was about beef.  Country singers Zach Bryan and Gavin Adcock nearly came to blows at an Oklahoma music festival on Saturday, Sept. 13. Bryan even scaled a barbed wire fence to fight Adcock. Security separated the men before anyone threw a punch.  Several videos of the confrontation at the Born & Raised Festival have been posted online.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Country Central (@countrycentral) It's unclear what sparked the heated disagre…
Trump Posts 'Here We Go!' After Russian Drones Shot Down In NATO Member Poland Trump Posts 'Here We Go!' After Russian Drones Shot Down In NATO Member Poland
Trump Posts 'Here We Go!' After Russian Drones Shot Down In NATO Member Poland Donald Trump warned “Here we go!” after NATO member Poland said it shot down multiple Russian drones that violated its airspace. On Wednesday, Sept. 10, the president posted on his Truth Social platform: “What’s with Russia violating Poland’s airspace with drones? Here we go!”  He is expected to speak soon with Polish President Karol Nawrocki, who visited the White House last week, according to people familiar with the planning. Polish officials said early Wednesday they downed several Russian drones that crossed into Poland during an assault on Ukraine. The incident prompted a NATO s…
Trump To Mark 9/11 Anniversary At Pentagon, Yankees Game Trump To Mark 9/11 Anniversary At Pentagon, Yankees Game
Trump To Mark 9/11 Anniversary At Pentagon, Yankees Game Donald Trump’s Sept. 11 schedule will take him from solemn remembrance to the roar of the crowd. The president's plans for the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks were released Tuesday, Sept. 9, offering a mix of official ceremony and personal tradition. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that Trump will begin his commemorations with a memorial event at the Pentagon, paying tribute to those lost in the 2001 attacks. Later that evening, Trump will head to Yankee Stadium for the Detroit Tigers-New York Yankees game, the final contest in a three-game series. The…
Trump Reportedly Revokes Kamala Harris' Secret Service Detail Before Book Tour Trump Reportedly Revokes Kamala Harris' Secret Service Detail Before Book Tour
Trump Reportedly Revokes Kamala Harris' Secret Service Detail Before Book Tour President Donald Trump has canceled the Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, according to reports. Trump revoked the protection for his 2024 campaign rival, CNN first reported on Friday, Aug. 29. The order was terminated in a letter titled "Memorandum for the Secretary of Homeland Security," which was dated Thursday, Aug. 28. Federal law grants former vice presidents six months of protection after leaving office, which expired for Harris on July 21. Before leaving office, former President Joe Biden signed a directive extending her detail for another year, …
Former Security Guard Posted Threats Targeting Little League World Series, ESPN: Reports Former Security Guard Posted Threats Targeting Little League World Series, ESPN: Reports
Former Security Guard Posted Threats Targeting Little League World Series, ESPN: Reports The Little League World Series is in town, and a man is behind bars for allegedly making threats targeting the event after being sent home from his job at a private security firm, according to reports. Isaiah Randall, 20, was sent home from work this week after sending his supervisor that they - Securitas, the company providing security at the World Series - "better have heavy security after the (expletive) you pulled today, because I will be back," after he was ordered off the job, police said. The Williamsport resident allegedly sent the messages to his supervisor at the company, followed…
Apple Releases New iOS Update With Major Overhaul Coming Next In Fall Apple Releases New iOS Update With Major Overhaul Coming Next In Fall
Apple Releases New iOS Update With Major Overhaul Coming Next In Fall Apple has rolled out iOS 18.6, delivering a final round of bug fixes and security enhancements before the tech giant shifts its focus to the highly anticipated iOS 26 this September. The iOS 18.6 update, now available for all compatible iPhones and iPads as of Thursday, July 31, addresses a notable issue in the Photos app that previously prevented users from sharing memory movies. It's a feature that helps users relive special moments through curated video compilations. Apple has also packed the update with over 20 security patches. In addition, iOS 18.6 also addresses issues with system st…
Final Victim ID'd In NYC's Deadliest Shooting In 25 Years Final Victim ID'd In NYC's Deadliest Shooting In 25 Years
Final Victim ID'd In NYC's Deadliest Shooting In 25 Years tA security officer working in the lobby of one of midtown Manhattan's most prestigious skyscrapers has been the final victim identified following the deadliest shooting in New York City in 25 years. Aland Etienne was ID'd as one of four people shot and killed by a gunman who took his own life during the rampage. Union 32BJ described the 46-year-old Etienne him as a "New York hero" in announcing the news of his death on Tuesday, July 29.  The incident happened early Wednesday evening, July 28, on the 33rd floor at 345 Park Ave., which includes the NFL headquarters.…
NYC Mass Shooter Blamed Football Head Trauma For Mental Illness, NFL Responds NYC Mass Shooter Blamed Football Head Trauma For Mental Illness, NFL Responds
NYC Mass Shooter Blamed Football Head Trauma For Mental Illness, NFL Responds A former high school football player who shot and killed four people in midtown Manhattan blamed head trauma he suffered while playing the sport for fueling his severe mental illness. New York City Mayor Eric Adams said that Shane Tamura appeared to be targeting the NFL over his claims of having chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Police said the 27-year-old Las Vegas man killed four people on Monday, July 28, before turning the gun on himself at 345 Park Avenue, where the NFL's main offices are located. Tamura shot himself in the chest, not the head, according to The New York…
27-Year-Old Associate At Real Estate Company Among Those Killed In NYC Mass Shooting 27-Year-Old Associate At Real Estate Company Among Those Killed In NYC Mass Shooting
27-Year-Old Associate At Real Estate Company Among Those Killed In NYC Mass Shooting A second civilian victim has been identified after the deadliest shooting in New York City in a quarter of a century. Julia Hyman, a 2020 Cornell University graduate, was an associate at the Rudin Real Estate Company, located on the 33rd floor at 345 Park Ave., which includes the NFL headquarters. The incident happened early Wednesday evening, July 28. Click here for a new, updated story: Final Victim ID'd In NYC Mass Shooting Wesley LePatner, an executive at global investment firm Blackstone and a mother of two, had earlier been identified as another one of the civilians kill…
43-Year-Old Blackstone Exec ID'd As Victim In Deadly NYC Skyscraper Mass Shooting 43-Year-Old Blackstone Exec ID'd As Victim In Deadly NYC Skyscraper Mass Shooting
43-Year-Old Blackstone Exec ID'd As Victim In Deadly NYC Skyscraper Mass Shooting One of the three civilian victims in an active shooting incident at one of midtown Manhattan's prime skyscrapers has been identified as an executive at Blackstone, one of the world's largest alternative asset managers. Wesley LePatner, a senior managing director at the company and mother of two, was one of five people killed in the incident on Wednesday, July 28, at 345 Park Ave., which includes the NFL headquarters. Click here for a new, updated story: Young Associate At Real Estate Company Among Those Killed In NYC Mass Shooting "Words cannot express the devastation we feel," …
ID Released For NYPD Cop Killed In Active Shooter Incident At Skyscraper Leaving 5 Dead ID Released For NYPD Cop Killed In Active Shooter Incident At Skyscraper Leaving 5 Dead
ID Released For Nypd Cop Killed In Active Shooter Incident At Skyscraper Leaving 5 Dead The identity has been released of an off-duty NYPD officer who was among five people killed, including a suspect, in an active shooting incident at one of midtown Manhattan's prime locations, according to authorities. Click here for a new, updated story: Blackstone Senior Manager Among Victims In NYC's Deadliest Shooting In 25 Years The suspect was also killed from an apparently self-inflicted wound in New York City’s deadliest shooting in a quarter of a century. It happened early Monday evening, July 28, at 345 Park Ave., which includes the NFL headquarters. Earlier report: 5 De…
Suspect ID'd In Shooting At Park Avenue Skyscraper Leaving 5 Dead, Including NYPD Cop Suspect ID'd In Shooting At Park Avenue Skyscraper Leaving 5 Dead, Including NYPD Cop
Suspect ID'd In Shooting At Park Avenue Skyscraper Leaving 5 Dead, Including Nypd Cop A suspect has been identified in an active shooting incident that killed five people, including an off-duty NYPD cop, at one of midtown Manhattan's prime locations, according to authorities. The suspect was also killed from an apparently sel-inflicted wound in New York City’s deadliest shooting in a quarter of a century. Earlier report: NYPD Cop, 4 Others Killed In Active Shooter Incident At Prestigious Midtown Building It happened early Monday evening, July 28, at 345 Park Ave., which includes the NFL headquarters. The shooter entered the building and fired at a police officer, wh…
5 Dead, Including NYPD Cop, Suspect, In Active Shooter Incident At Midtown Skyscraper 5 Dead, Including NYPD Cop, Suspect, In Active Shooter Incident At Midtown Skyscraper
5 Dead, Including Nypd Cop, Suspect, In Active Shooter Incident At Midtown Skyscraper Five people, including an off-duty NYPD cop and a suspect, are dead after an active shooter incident at one of midtown Manhattan's prime skyscrapers, according to authorities. Click here for a new, updated story: Suspect ID'd In Shooting At Prestigious Midtown Building Killing NYPD Cop, 4 Others It happened early Monday evening, July 28, at 345 Park Ave., which includes the NFL headquarters.  The shooter entered the building and fired at a police officer, who was working private security at the time, and a civilian, ABC7 New York reports.  After shooting two other civilians, p…
Rapidly Spreading Scam Targets Drivers With Texts Meant To Click Quickly Rapidly Spreading Scam Targets Drivers With Texts Meant To Click Quickly
Rapidly Spreading Scam Targets Drivers With Texts Meant To Click Quickly A new scam is hitting phones with alarming claims tied to enforcement deadlines, and officials say it's designed to scare drivers into clicking fast. The messages are fraudulent and part of a growing trend known as smishing, or SMS-based phishing attacks, authorities say. The texts note an alleged traffic infraction and cite a specific deadline by which payment must be made to avoid license suspension, fines, or even criminal charges.  Some messages reference obscure motor vehicle codes or list a set of escalating penalties. A link is provided to submit payment through what appears to…
Gavin Newsom Rips VP JD Vance For Disneyland Trip: 'The Families You're Tearing Apart Won't' Gavin Newsom Rips VP JD Vance For Disneyland Trip: 'The Families You're Tearing Apart Won't'
Gavin Newsom Rips VP JD Vance For Disneyland Trip: 'The Families You're Tearing Apart Won't' The "Happiest Place on Earth" was anything but for Vice President JD Vance in California.  Vance took a visit to Disneyland on Saturday with his family, where he was met by protesters and a vitriolic tweet from California Gov. Gavin Newsom amid the unprecedented and sweeping deportation of immigrant families across the country.  On July 12, more than 100 protesters were at the gates of the amusement park to heckle Vance and his family, who were enjoying a day out, according to the Orange County Register. Protesters could be seen on video waving Mexican flags outside the Grand Cal…
Don’t Answer If You Get This Call, FBI Says Don’t Answer If You Get This Call, FBI Says
Don’t Answer If You Get This Call, FBI Says If you get a call from someone claiming to be the FBI or another government agency and threatens arrest unless you pay up, hang up. Scammers across the country are impersonating federal authorities and spoofing legitimate government phone numbers in a rising wave of fraud, authorities say. Victims are being told they face immediate arrest unless they send money via prepaid gift cards, wire transfers, cash, or cryptocurrency. The threats are fake, but the financial losses are very real. Here’s how the scam works: Caller ID spoofing — Scammers manipulate phone numbers so it looks like the …
Lawmaker Shooting Suspect's Wife Found With Gun, Cash, Passports; Shooter's Car Found Abandoned Lawmaker Shooting Suspect's Wife Found With Gun, Cash, Passports; Shooter's Car Found Abandoned
Lawmaker Shooting Suspect's Wife Found With Gun, Cash, Passports; Shooter's Car Found Abandoned The wife of a man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses—killing two and critically injuring the others— was found with thousands of dollars in cash, a firearm, ammunition, and multiple passports in the truck of her car, according to reports. KSTP in Minnesota reported that Jenny Boelter, the wife of suspect Vance Boelter, was pulled over during a traffic stop in Onamia, Minnesota, roughly 100 miles from their home, on Saturday, June 14.  Police detained her for questioning along with three relatives who were also in the vehicle, the Minnesota Star Tribune report…
Fences Going Up In DC As Trump’s Birthday, Army Parade Spark Security Surge Fences Going Up In DC As Trump’s Birthday, Army Parade Spark Security Surge
Fences Going Up In DC As Trump’s Birthday, Army Parade Spark Security Surge Massive road closures, fencing, and stepped-up police patrols are coming to DC and Arlington ahead of the Army’s 250th Birthday Parade and President Donald Trump’s birthday celebration, officials say. The United States Army’s parade is scheduled for Saturday, June 14, in Washington, DC, leading to massive security upgrades from local, state, and federal authorities. The Department of Homeland Security has designated the parade a National Special Security Event, or NSSE, a classification based on the event’s significance, size, and attendees. “The Secret Service, along with our state, local…
Vehicle Crashes Through Gates Of Jennifer Aniston's Home While She Was Inside Vehicle Crashes Through Gates Of Jennifer Aniston's Home While She Was Inside
Vehicle Crashes Through Gates Of Jennifer Aniston's Home While She Was Inside A man who drove through the front gate of actress Jennifer Aniston’s residence in Los Angeles on Monday afternoon, May 5, has been arrested. Click here for a new, updated story:  Possible Stalker Who Crashed Into Jennifer Aniston's Front Gate Posted Online About Her According to authorities, the incident occurred around 12:20 p.m. local time in Bel Air. He was held at the scene by a private security guard, who removed him from the vehicle until law enforcement arrived, according to ABC 7 Los Angeles. Los Angeles Police say the 56-year-old Friends star was inside her residence duri…
Shocking Photos Show Firebombed Damage Inside PA Governor’s Mansion After Arson Attack Shocking Photos Show Firebombed Damage Inside PA Governor’s Mansion After Arson Attack
Shocking Photos Show Firebombed Damage Inside PA Governor’s Mansion After Arson Attack Charred walls, melted fixtures, and soot-stained ceilings — shocking new images reveal the devastation inside the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence after an arsonist set it ablaze while Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family slept. The photos, released by the Commonwealth on Sunday evening, show extensive fire damage throughout the stately Harrisburg mansion’s interior, particularly concentrated near the front entrance. Blackened walls, debris-strewn floors, and scorched furniture paint a harrowing picture of the overnight attack that officials say could have ended in tragedy. Commonwealth Medi…
Cody Balmer Set Fire At Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Residence While Family Slept, State Police Say Cody Balmer Set Fire At Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Residence While Family Slept, State Police Say
Cody Balmer Set Fire At Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Residence While Family Slept, State Police Say A Harrisburg man is accused of setting fire to the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence while Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family slept inside, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Sunday, April 13. The blaze broke out around 2 a.m. at the mansion on North Front Street in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, authorities said. Shapiro, his wife Lori, and their children were safely evacuated by Pennsylvania State Police and Capitol Police after troopers banged on their door to wake them. The Harrisburg Bureau of Fire quickly extinguished the flames. No injuries were reported, though the fire caused “signi…
Would-Be Assassin Admits Plot To Kill Supreme Court Justice In Maryland: DOJ Would-Be Assassin Admits Plot To Kill Supreme Court Justice In Maryland: DOJ
Would-Be Assassin Admits Plot To Kill Supreme Court Justice In Maryland: DOJ A California man who traveled across the country armed with a gun, ammo, zip ties, and a crowbar to kill a sitting Supreme Court justice in Maryland has pleaded guilty, federal prosecutors announced. Nicholas John Roske, age 29, of Simi Valley, admitted in court that he flew from Los Angeles to Dulles International Airport in June 2022, carrying a firearm and ammunition in his checked luggage.  From there, he took a taxi to a Montgomery County neighborhood, where he planned to assassinate a Supreme Court Justice at their home, according to the Department of Justice. He was reportedly …
Fraudulent Texts Pretend To Be From USPS Fraudulent Texts Pretend To Be From USPS
Fraudulent Texts Pretend To Be From USPS A new scam is targeting people with fraudulent text messages pretending to be from the United States Postal Service (USPS) — and officials are urging caution. The US Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) is warning customers about a rise in phishing and smishing attacks, where fraudsters send fake texts and emails that appear to come from USPS. The messages often claim that a package is delayed or that a payment is due, directing recipients to click a link that steals personal information. Postal inspectors say these scams are becoming more advanced, but there are clear warning signs: Smishi…