Teen Killed, Four Others Shot, Toddler Barely Escaped At House Party In Philly Suburb: Police Teen Killed, Four Others Shot, Toddler Barely Escaped At House Party In Philly Suburb: Police
Teen Killed, Four Others Shot, Toddler Barely Escaped At House Party In Philly Suburb: Police A teenager was killed and four others were injured during a barrage of gunfire at a Chester house party, police announced on Saturday, May 24. The shooting unfolded just steps from the Chester Police Department on the 200 block of East 10th Street around 10:47 p.m. on Friday, May 23, authorities said. Officers responding to the sound of gunshots discovered a 16-year-old boy lying unresponsive with gunshot wounds on the front steps of 205 E. 10th Street, according to Chester police. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Inside the home, officers found three more shooting victims, ages 16, 25…
Search For Missing DCNR Ranger Continues, Tyler State Park Remains Closed: PA State Police Search For Missing DCNR Ranger Continues, Tyler State Park Remains Closed: PA State Police
Search For Missing Dcnr Ranger Continues, Tyler State Park Remains Closed: PA State Police The search is still underway for a missing Pennsylvania park ranger whose kayak capsized in the Neshaminy Creek, state police said on Saturday, May 24. The 38-year-old man from Delaware County vanished around noon on Friday, May 23, while boating in the creek at Tyler State Park in Newtown Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police Troop M – Dublin Station. He has since been identified as a Park Resource Ranger with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). His kayak overturned during a routine patrol, triggering a multi-agency response. Search and recovery efforts…
1 Killed, 2 Injured After Explosion On Boat In Hudson River Off Manhattan's West Side 1 Killed, 2 Injured After Explosion On Boat In Hudson River Off Manhattan's West Side
1 Killed, 2 Injured After Explosion On Boat In Hudson River Off Manhattan's West Side A man was killed and two others injured after an explosion on board a sewage transport boat docked in the Hudson River. It happened around 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 24, off Manhattan near the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant, according to the US Coast Guard. The incident, in the area of West 135th Street, was reportedly "linked to 'hot work' aboard a docked boat," the Coast Guard said.  The North River wastewater treatment plant is built on a 28-acre reinforced concrete platform over the Hudson River.  The identity of the victim has not yet been rel…
IDs Released For All 6 Killed After Plane Originating From Teterboro Crashes In San Diego IDs Released For All 6 Killed After Plane Originating From Teterboro Crashes In San Diego
IDs Released For All 6 Killed After Plane Originating From Teterboro Crashes In San Diego The identities have been released of all six people killed after a private plane crashed into a California neighborhood following departure from the East Coast. The incident happened around 3:45 a.m. West Coast time on Thursday, May 22, at military housing in the Murphy Canyon section of San Diego, near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Authorities said there was dense fog at the time of the crash, and that the aircraft, a Cessna 550, clipped a power line.  A video of the crash captured on a Ring camera video was obtained …
Man Who Torched Car With ‘Napalm’ Outside US Capitol During Carter Memorial Dodges Prison Man Who Torched Car With ‘Napalm’ Outside US Capitol During Carter Memorial Dodges Prison
Man Who Torched Car With ‘Napalm’ Outside US Capitol During Carter Memorial Dodges Prison A Virginia man who torched his car with homemade “napalm” outside the US Capitol during President Jimmy Carter’s memorial will avoid prison time, federal officials said. Adrian J. Hinton, 36, of Lorton, was sentenced to one year of supervised release and 125 hours of community service for setting his vehicle on fire near the Capitol, according to the US Attorney’s Office in DC. Hinton pleaded guilty in January to one count of destruction of government property. The incident took place shortly before 5 p.m. on Jan. 8, when Carter's body was lying in state at the Capitol Rotunda.  …
Tight Ankles On Baby Pajamas Raise Injury Concerns, Prompting Large Recall Tight Ankles On Baby Pajamas Raise Injury Concerns, Prompting Large Recall
Tight Ankles On Baby Pajamas Raise Injury Concerns, Prompting Large Recall More than 16,000 pairs of infant footed pajamas have been recalled after reports that tight ankle elastic left marks and restricted blood circulation. Macy's issued the recall for about 16,300 Holiday Lane-branded cotton pajamas, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, May 22. According to the recall notice, Macy's received four reports of ankle elastic causing chafing, imprinting, or restricted circulation for babies. No hospitalizations were reported to the CPSC. The pajamas were sold exclusively at Macy's stores and online. They were available for about $…
Officer Injured After Chrysler 300 Crashes Into Marked Cruiser In North Philly: Police Officer Injured After Chrysler 300 Crashes Into Marked Cruiser In North Philly: Police
Officer Injured After Chrysler 300 Crashes Into Marked Cruiser In North Philly: Police A Philadelphia police officer was hospitalized following a crash with a Chrysler 300 in the city’s Logan section, authorities announced on Friday, May 23. The collision occurred on the 4000 block of North Broad Street around 4:54 a.m. on Thursday, May 22, according to police. Officials said a 39th District officer was operating a marked patrol car when it was struck by a red Chrysler 300. Fellow officers rushed the injured officer to Temple University Hospital for treatment. The scene was held for several hours while the Crash Investigation Division examined the circumstances surrounding t…
Thousands Reporting Major Outages On X: 'Something Went Wrong' Thousands Reporting Major Outages On X: 'Something Went Wrong'
Thousands Reporting Major Outages On X: 'Something Went Wrong' A major outage is affecting thousands of X users on Saturday morning, May 24. While the main X platform loads, users are reporting it's not possible to access posts, with an error message of "Something went wrong" appearing. As of 9:15 a.m., nearly 26,000 users were reporting issues with X, formerly known as Twitter, on downdetector.com. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Cyclist Bitten By Venomous Snake On NJ Bike Path After Getting Too Close Cyclist Bitten By Venomous Snake On NJ Bike Path After Getting Too Close
Cyclist Bitten By Venomous Snake On NJ Bike Path After Getting Too Close He meant to save the snake — instead, it nearly cost him his hand. Dan Geiger was cycling on the path along the Palisades cliffs that stretches from Fort Lee into Englewood Cliffs and Alpine, when he spotted a small snake on the path near the cliffs. Geiger, a writer from New York City, didn’t want it to get crushed by a bike or car. When the snake wouldn’t move after he nudged it with a water bottle, he reached out with his hand — and that’s when the snake struck him with "precision and speed," he said in an interview with Fox News. “I knew something was wrong immediately,” Dan said. Ble…
Shot In Shoulder, 22-Year-Old Niece Of Power 99FM DJ Killed In South Philly Home: Police Shot In Shoulder, 22-Year-Old Niece Of Power 99FM DJ Killed In South Philly Home: Police
Shot In Shoulder, 22-Year-Old Niece Of Power 99FM DJ Killed In South Philly Home: Police A 22-year-old woman was shot in the shoulder and killed inside a second-floor bedroom of a South Philadelphia home, Philadelphia police announced on Friday, May 23. Ajani Stinton-Downing, the niece of Power 99FM Philadelphia guest mixer DJ Tyrone Winfield, was found unresponsive around 5:16 p.m. Thursday, May 22, on the 2100 block of Bailey Terrace, just off Point Breeze Avenue, police said. Officers from the 1st District arrived at the scene after receiving a report of a “person with a gun.” Inside the home, they discovered Stinton-Downing with a gunshot wound to her shoulder. She was rush…
Here's Why This Year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season Could Be Busy One Here's Why This Year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season Could Be Busy One
Here's Why This Year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season Could Be Busy One With the start of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season a week away, federal forecasters have just released their long-range outlook. The season starts on Sunday, June 1, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 30.  The outlook by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) includes a range of 13 to 19 named storms.  Of those, six to 10 could strengthen into hurricanes, and between three and five may reach major hurricane status, with winds of 111 mph or higher. Forecasters say they have 70 percent confidence in those projections. A combination of warmer ocean tempe…
NJ Couple Finds $1M Lottery Ticket In Junk Drawer Months After Drawing NJ Couple Finds $1M Lottery Ticket In Junk Drawer Months After Drawing
NJ Couple Finds $1M Lottery Ticket In Junk Drawer Months After Drawing A Mercer County couple got the surprise of a lifetime after discovering a $1 million Mega Millions ticket they had forgotten about sitting in a drawer, New Jersey Lottery officials said. The winning ticket was purchased on New Year’s Eve at the Speedymart Food Store in West Trenton. After the purchase, the couple set the ticket aside and didn’t think about it again for months. “I was in the house and I just opened the drawer and I saw the tickets. I decided to get them checked,” the player said. “I scanned them. One said ‘not a winner,’ and then another ‘not a winner,’ and then I scanned a …
NJ Motorcyclists Hospitalized After Crash On Route 15 In PA: Police NJ Motorcyclists Hospitalized After Crash On Route 15 In PA: Police
NJ Motorcyclists Hospitalized After Crash On Route 15 In PA: Police A crash between two motorcycles on Route 15 in Upper Allen left both riders hospitalized, local police said. The wreck happened just after 1 p.m. on Friday, May 23, 2025, near the Cumberland Parkway exit, Upper Allen Township Police announced. The rider of a black motorcycle slowed down due to heavy traffic and swerved left to avoid another bike, according to investigators. A silver motorcycle behind it was unable to react in time and rear-ended the black motorcycle, causing both to crash onto the roadway. Both motorcyclists were hurt and taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation, police s…
Child Porn, Ecstasy, Mushrooms: 23-Year-Old NJ Man Behind Bars, Prosecutor Says Child Porn, Ecstasy, Mushrooms: 23-Year-Old NJ Man Behind Bars, Prosecutor Says
Child Porn, Ecstasy, Mushrooms: 23-Year-Old NJ Man Behind Bars, Prosecutor Says A Central Jersey man is facing charges after authorities say he was found with child sexual abuse material and drugs, authorities announced. Joseph Vega Ramirez, 23, was arrested on Tuesday, May 13, following a search of his Raritan home, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said on Friday, May 23. The investigation began when the New Jersey State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force alerted Somerset County officials to a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The tip reported “the upload of several files depicting the sexual abuse a…
VIDEO: NY Dad Keeps Promise To Son—And Degree—In Viral Commencement Chase VIDEO: NY Dad Keeps Promise To Son—And Degree—In Viral Commencement Chase
Video: NY Dad Keeps Promise To Son—And Degree—In Viral Commencement Chase A University at Buffalo graduate turned his commencement into a viral family affair. Jean-Paul Al-Arab made headlines when he sprinted across the stage while carrying his infant son–and while being chased by campus police–at UB’s College of Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 18. Al-Arab, who immigrated to the United States from Lebanon in 2022, earned his bachelor or arts degree in criminology all while working overnight restaurant shifts and being the primary caretaker for his son during the day while his wife worked, he told NPR. “I promised myself and I promised him …
NJ Man Indicted, Fled To Florida After Fatally Striking, Dragging Teen With Car: Prosecutor NJ Man Indicted, Fled To Florida After Fatally Striking, Dragging Teen With Car: Prosecutor
NJ Man Indicted, Fled To Florida After Fatally Striking, Dragging Teen With Car: Prosecutor A 23-year-old Millstone Township man was indicted by a grand jury on Friday, May 23 after he killed a man in a fatal crash in February and then later fled to Florida, authorities said. Dominic Allen was charged with vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. On Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 4:02 p.m., the Neptune Township and Asbury Park police departments responded to Stratford Avenue between Fisher and Myrtle Avenues and found Kyzair Robinson, a 19-year-old Asbury Park resident, lying in the roadway with severe injuri…
South Brunswick Man Committed Lewd Acts At College: Prosecutor South Brunswick Man Committed Lewd Acts At College: Prosecutor
South Brunswick Man Committed Lewd Acts At College: Prosecutor A 21-year-old South Brunswick man was arrested and charged on Monday, May 19 with committing multiple acts of public lewdness at Middlesex College earlier this month, authorities said. On Friday, May 9, Middlesex College police responded to a report of a man, later identified as Jihad Goines, Jr., performing lewd acts in the lobby of a building on the campus, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Middlesex College Police Chief Christopher Wertz said.  An investigation determined Goines committed two additional acts of lewdness on the campus, authorities said. He was iden…
Joe Biden Shocks CT Diners After Cancer Diagnosis: 'The Grandpa You Wish You Had' Joe Biden Shocks CT Diners After Cancer Diagnosis: 'The Grandpa You Wish You Had'
Joe Biden Shocks CT Diners After Cancer Diagnosis: 'The Grandpa You Wish You Had' Days after revealing his advanced prostate cancer diagnosis, former President Joe Biden stopped by a Connecticut restaurant for a bite to eat and a chance to connect with staff and customers. Biden visited The Woodland restaurant in Lakeville on Thursday night, May 22, where he posed for photos and chatted with patrons, the restaurant said in a Facebook post. Great to have Joe & Jill Biden at The Woodland last night. He was so gracious and thoughtful in conversations with... Posted by The Woodland on Friday, May 23, 2025 Woodland Owner Brandon Scimeca, center of the photo wit…
2 Men Killed, Another Critical After Flames Rip Through Rowhome: Philly Fire Dept. 2 Men Killed, Another Critical After Flames Rip Through Rowhome: Philly Fire Dept.
2 Men Killed, Another Critical After Flames Rip Through Rowhome: Philly Fire Dept. A Philadelphia rowhome burst into flames early Friday, May 23, killing two men and critically injuring another, the Philadelphia Fire Department announced. Firefighters rushed to the corner of South 8th and Salter streets in Bella Vista around 2:12 a.m., where heavy flames engulfed the second floor of a three-story apartment building, Deputy Fire Commissioner Gustav Baumann said. Philadelphia Fire Department's Engine 11 was first on scene and reported intense smoke and fire. Firefighters launched a full “all-hands” response and rescued three men trapped inside, officials said. Witnesses to…
Bones Found On NJ Beaches ID’d As Shipwreck Captain, Case Cracked By College Students Bones Found On NJ Beaches ID’d As Shipwreck Captain, Case Cracked By College Students
Bones Found On NJ Beaches ID’d As Shipwreck Captain, Case Cracked By College Students Skeletal remains that washed up on South Jersey beaches over nearly two decades have been identified as the captain of a 19th-century schooner, law enforcement announced. The remains, found between 1995 and 2013 in Atlantic and Cape May counties, were confirmed to belong to 29-year-old Henry Goodsell, who died in a shipwreck off the Brigantine coast in 1844. The identification was made by the New Jersey State Police in partnership with the Ramapo College of New Jersey Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center (IGG). A skull was first found in Longport in 1995. More bones turned up in Margate …
Trump Reignites Trade War With EU, Threatens Apple With iPhone Tariffs Trump Reignites Trade War With EU, Threatens Apple With iPhone Tariffs
Trump Reignites Trade War With EU, Threatens Apple With iPhone Tariffs President Donald Trump issued new tariff threats against the European Union and Apple, relaunching trade feuds that have shaken the US economy throughout 2025. Trump threatened the EU with a 50% tariff in a post on his social media platform Truth Social on Friday, May 23. He claimed the higher duties would go into effect on Sunday, June 1. The President accused the EU of being "difficult to deal with" in trade negotiations. "Our discussions with them are going nowhere!" Trump posted. "Therefore, I am recommending a straight 50% Tariff on the European Union, starting on June 1, 2025. There …
Two Teenagers Killed In Jackson Crash: Police Two Teenagers Killed In Jackson Crash: Police
Two Teenagers Killed In Jackson Crash: Police Two teenagers were killed and three others were injured in a crash in Jackson Township, early Friday, May 23, authorities said. At 4:39 a.m., officers responded to North Hope Chapel Road and New Central Avenue after a vehicle struck a tree, Jackson Township police said. The two victims were pronounced dead at 5:26 a.m., while the other three occupants, all teenagers, were transferred to a nearby hospital, police said. The identity of the victims has not been released, police said. The crash remains under investigation, police said.
Billy Joel Reveals Medical Diagnosis After Cancelling All Remaining Concerts Billy Joel Reveals Medical Diagnosis After Cancelling All Remaining Concerts
Billy Joel Reveals Medical Diagnosis After Cancelling All Remaining Concerts Three months after he fell onstage during a concert, Billy Joel has canceled all his remaining scheduled concerts. The 76-year-old "Piano Man" made the announcement on Friday, May 23, saying it's due to a medical condition affecting his ability to perform. A statement posted on his Facebook and Instagram accounts said Joel has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a condition where excessive fluid builds up within the brain “This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance,” the statement said. “Und…
Judge Halts Trump Administration's Block On Harvard Foreign Students (UPDATE) Judge Halts Trump Administration's Block On Harvard Foreign Students (UPDATE)
Judge Halts Trump Administration's Block On Harvard Foreign Students (Update) A federal judge has temporarily stopped the Trump administration's attempt to block Harvard University from hosting international students in the President's latest political attack on the Ivy League school. Massachusetts District Court Judge Allison Burroughs issued the ruling on Friday, May 23. The pause came just hours after Harvard announced the lawsuit over the Department of Homeland Security's decision to revoke the university's Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification. The suit claims the move was meant to punish Harvard for rejecting Pr…
Biker In Pagan’s Vest Flees Cops, Blows Red Light At 80 MPH On I-95: Police Biker In Pagan’s Vest Flees Cops, Blows Red Light At 80 MPH On I-95: Police
Biker In Pagan’s Vest Flees Cops, Blows Red Light At 80 MPH On I-95: Police A biker wearing a “PAGAN’s” vest is wanted after allegedly fleeing from police, blowing through a red light at 80 mph, and putting lives at risk in Delaware County, Lower Chichester Township police announced on Wednesday, May 21. Vincent Royce Troffo, 34, is accused of fleeing a traffic stop on his Harley-Davidson motorcycle after being spotted improperly wearing his helmet near the 1500 block of Chichester Avenue on Sunday, April 27 around 6:57 p.m., police say. An officer in the township’s traffic unit reportedly saw Troffo riding south on Market Street with a full-face helmet placed on t…
$5.9 Million Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At NJ Gas Station $5.9 Million Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At NJ Gas Station
$5.9 Million Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At NJ Gas Station It was a terrific and vey lucrative Thursday for a lottery player in Essex County. A ticket sold in Roseland matched all six balls in the Pick-6 jackpot drawing on Thursday, May 22, winning $5.9 million, New Jersey's third largest jackpot of 2025. The ticket was purchased at an Exxon on Eagle Rock Avenue. The winning numbers were 20, 21, 30, 31, 42 and 44.
Husband Of Today Show Co-Host Dies Husband Of Today Show Co-Host Dies
Husband Of Today Show Co-Host Dies The husband of a popular co-host on the Today Show has died, according to NBC. Sheinelle Jones’ spouse of 17 years, Uche Ojeh, was 45. Ojeh had been battling glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, the network said in announcing the news. “There are no words for the pain we feel for Sheinelle and their three young children," Today co-host Savannah Guthrie said on Friday morning, May 23. "Uche was an incredible person. We all loved him. And so we want to take a moment to tell you more about the remarkable man who was Sheinelle’s perfect partner in life.” The two met at North…
6 Presumed Dead After Plane Originating From Teterboro Crashes Into San Diego Neighborhood 6 Presumed Dead After Plane Originating From Teterboro Crashes Into San Diego Neighborhood
6 Presumed Dead After Plane Originating From Teterboro Crashes Into San Diego Neighborhood All six people onboard a private plane that crashed into a California neighborhood after departing from the East Coast are now presumed dead. Click here for a new, updated story - IDs Released For All 6 Killed After Plane Originating From East Coast Crashes In San Diego The incident happened around 3:45 a.m. West Coast time on Thursday, May 22, at military housing in the Murphy Canyon section of San Diego, near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Authorities said there was dense fog at the time of the crash, and that the aircra…
Popular Allergy Drugs Have Unbearable Itching Side Effect, FDA Warns: What To Know Popular Allergy Drugs Have Unbearable Itching Side Effect, FDA Warns: What To Know
Popular Allergy Drugs Have Unbearable Itching Side Effect, FDA Warns: What To Know Some patients may suffer from unbearable itching across their entire body after stopping common allergy medications, health officials said. People who quit Zyrtec or Xyzal after using them daily for several weeks or longer have reported a rare but serious reaction known as pruritus. The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about the condition on Friday, May 16. In 209 cases tracked by the FDA, many described intense itching that appeared within days and disrupted their daily lives. "Patients did not experience itching before starting the medicines," the FDA said. "Report…
FBI Issues Warning About 'Malicious' AI Scam: What To Know FBI Issues Warning About 'Malicious' AI Scam: What To Know
FBI Issues Warning About 'Malicious' AI Scam: What To Know Scammers are using fraudulent text messages and AI-generated voice messages, according to a new warning from the FBI. Since April 2025, malicious actors have been impersonating senior US officials to target individuals, particularly current and former federal and state government officials and their contacts.  Details The fraudsters are using text messages and AI-generated voice messages, known as smishing and vishing, to establish a false sense of rapport before attempting to access personal accounts. One common tactic involves sending a malicious link disguised as a request to tran…
VIDEO: Totaled By A Train, Spotted On The Parkway — Because, Jersey VIDEO: Totaled By A Train, Spotted On The Parkway — Because, Jersey
Video: Totaled By A Train, Spotted On The Parkway — Because, Jersey Got hit by a train. Still made it to the Parkway. New footage shows the same mangled Honda Civic that was slammed by an NJ Transit train in Bergen County casually cruising down the Garden State Parkway — without its bumper, trunk lid, or license plate. The Civic, which was struck at the Fair Lawn Avenue crossing on Thursday, May 22, was spotted by Ahmed Kasab near the southbound lanes near the Bloomfield toll plaza. Kasab, a mechanic in Paramus, was stunned. Click here to watch. "The whole passenger side airbag was hanging down," Kasab said, noting that driver seemed like that …