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Pregnant Woman Shoots Bystander, Crashes Into Hotel Before Killing Herself: DA Pregnant Woman Shoots Bystander, Crashes Into Hotel Before Killing Herself: DA
Pregnant Woman Shoots Bystander, Crashes Into Hotel Before Killing Herself: DA An 8-month-pregnant woman opened fire outside a Massachusetts hotel, wounded an innocent bystander, crashed her vehicle into the building, and then took her own life during a violent early morning incident, according to police. The violence unfolded around 12:55 a.m. Thursday, June 18, at the Sturbridge Plaza Hotel on Haynes Street in Sturbridge, prompting a large response from local and state police. Investigators believe the woman went to the hotel looking for two people she knew, Worcester District Attorney Joseph Early said. She fired shots from outside the building, striking a bystande…
Man Dies After Fight, 2 Charged With Gang Assault In NY Man Dies After Fight, 2 Charged With Gang Assault In NY
Man Dies After Fight, 2 Charged With Gang Assault In NY A deadly fight inside a New York home has led to criminal charges against two Long Island residents, police announced on Tuesday, June 16. Christopher Martin, 48, suffered serious injuries during a fight at a home on Hounslow Road in Shirley on Sunday, June 14, according to Suffolk County Police. A resident of the home called 911 around 7:30 p.m. to report that a man who rented a room at the residence had been injured during a fight, police said. Officers arrived to find Martin seriously hurt. Martin was taken to NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk in Patchogue, where he was pronounced dead a s…
Meteor? Earthquake? Massive Boom Sparks 911 Calls After Weather Event Near Boston (VIDEO) Meteor? Earthquake? Massive Boom Sparks 911 Calls After Weather Event Near Boston (VIDEO)
Meteor? Earthquake? Massive Boom Sparks 911 Calls After Weather Event Near Boston (Video) Did you feel it? Parts of Eastern Massachusetts were rocked on Saturday afternoon by a seismic "boom" that could be heard across parts of the state and in Rhode Island. The cause? Possibly a meteor, according to some reports. Others claim it was an earthquake that could be felt throughout the region. The flash density product really shows this anomalous "flash" which is pretty distinctive of a bolide/meteor reentry. east of Boston. This is the likely source of the loud boom/explosion. pic.twitter.com/ka5b9KfiQ7 — Nick Stewart (@NStewWX) May 30, 2026 "The flash density product really s…
Midair Collision Sends 2 Navy Fighter Jets Down At Idaho Air Show: Video Midair Collision Sends 2 Navy Fighter Jets Down At Idaho Air Show: Video
Midair Collision Sends 2 Navy Fighter Jets Down At Idaho Air Show: Video A military air show turned into an emergency scene after two fighter jets went down during a live demonstration. Two US Navy F-18 Growler jets crashed while performing at the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho on Sunday, May 17. Initial reports indicate the jets collided in midair about two miles from the base, CBS affiliate KBOI-TV Idaho News in Boise reported. A video of the collision was posted by @Breaking911 here on social media. BREAKING: Two U.S. Navy jets collided mid-air and exploded during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Forc…
Teen, 15, Dies After Drowning At Popular Waterfall In NY Teen, 15, Dies After Drowning At Popular Waterfall In NY
Teen, 15, Dies After Drowning At Popular Waterfall In NY A 15-year-old boy from Brooklyn died after an apparent drowning at a popular waterfall in Greene County, authorities said.  The incident happened just before noon on Saturday, April 18, at Fawn’s Leap, a well-known swimming spot in the Town of Hunter, according to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said the teen was swimming with a group of friends when he jumped off a lower ledge near the base of the falls. He was then caught in a powerful hydraulic current created by the waterfall and was unable to swim out. Three friends entered the water in an attempt to rescue him …
Upgraded Charges In Teen's Killing For Albany Man: Officials Upgraded Charges In Teen's Killing For Albany Man: Officials
Upgraded Charges In Teen's Killing For Albany Man: Officials An Albany man is facing upgraded charges in connection with a July 4 shooting that killed a 17-year-old boy, authorities announced Thursday, April 9. Savion Wimberly, 24, is now charged with second-degree murder in the teen’s death, the Albany County District Attorney’s office said. Wimberly was initially charged with weapons possession and evidence tampering in the chaotic incident last year, but further investigation led to the murder charge, along with counts of first-degree conspiracy and first-degree criminal facilitation, prosecutors said. One then-15-year-old boy fired gunshots arou…
NY Teen Stuck In Mud During Night Hike At National Wildlife Refuge Rescued By Police Helicopter NY Teen Stuck In Mud During Night Hike At National Wildlife Refuge Rescued By Police Helicopter
NY Teen Stuck In Mud During Night Hike At National Wildlife Refuge Rescued By Police Helicopter A teenager was rescued after getting stuck in muddy water while hiking after dark at a US wildlife refuge, police said. The 15-year-old, called 911 after becoming trapped in mud inside Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge at 7:27 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, according to Suffolk County police. The Shirley, Long Island teenager told dispatchers he had gone for a walk on the trails and could not find his way back after nightfall. While trying to navigate through the woods, he stepped into an offshoot of the Carmans River, sinking into the mud and becoming stuck, police said. Aviation Section offi…
Man Found Dead Inside NY Home Following Fire: Police (PHOTOS) Man Found Dead Inside NY Home Following Fire: Police (PHOTOS)
Man Found Dead Inside NY Home Following Fire: Police (Photos) A man was found dead after a fire was put out inside a Long Island home, police said. Officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a house fire at a home on Cypress Street in Wyandanch at approximately 1:50 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, according to Suffolk County police. After the blaze at the residence on the 30 block of Cypress Street was extinguished, a person was discovered deceased inside the home, authorities said. The victim was alone in the residence at the time of the fire, and no other injuries were reported, police said. The person’s identity will be determined following…
87-Year-Old Woman Sets Self On Fire In Region 87-Year-Old Woman Sets Self On Fire In Region
87-Year-Old Woman Sets Self On Fire In Region An 87-year-old woman was hospitalized after suffering burn injuries at her home in Ulster County early Tuesday morning, March 3. Emergency crews were called to a residence on York Street in the hamlet of Malden around 8 a.m. for a report of a burn victim. The woman was treated at the scene by the Malden-West Camp Fire Department and Diaz Ambulance before being transported to Health Alliance Hospital in Kingston for treatment, Saugerties Police Chief KJ Swart told Daily Voice. The extent of her injuries was not released. Swart said the cause of the incident remains under investigation …
NJ Man, 54, Killed In NY Snowmobile Crash: State Police NJ Man, 54, Killed In NY Snowmobile Crash: State Police
NJ Man, 54, Killed In NY Snowmobile Crash: State Police A 54-year-old New Jersey man was killed in a late-night snowmobile crash in New York Friday night, Feb. 20, according to State Police. Troopers responded to the crash at approximately 11:10 p.m., on a trail about one-half mile behind 253 County Road 111 in Caroga Lake, State Police said. Stephen J. Banks, 54, of Cream Ridge (Freehold), NJ, was operating a snowmobile when it failed to negotiate a curve in the trail and struck a tree, according to the preliminary investigation. Members of the Caroga Lake Fire Department performed life-saving measures at the scene, State Police said. St. John…
Snow Death: Retired NYPD Sergeant Suffers Heart Attack While Shoveling Snow Death: Retired NYPD Sergeant Suffers Heart Attack While Shoveling
Snow Death: Retired Nypd Sergeant Suffers Heart Attack While Shoveling A retired NYPD sergeant was among several people who died while shoveling snow amid the strongest winter storm to hit the Northeast in years. Roger McGovern, 60, suffered a fatal heart attack while shoveling snow outside his Floral Park home on Sunday, Jan. 25, according to his family. McGovern’s cousin, Brendan McGovern, shared the news in a local Floral Park Facebook group, saying Roger had gone outside to clear paths so others could safely get to church. “A quiet act of service that speaks volumes about the kind of person he was,” McGovern wrote. “Our family is heartbroken.” McGovern w…
Trooper Injured In 3-Vehicle Crash At Saratoga County Intersection Trooper Injured In 3-Vehicle Crash At Saratoga County Intersection
Trooper Injured In 3-Vehicle Crash At Saratoga County Intersection A trooper was injured after a three-vehicle crash at a busy Saratoga County intersection. The wreck happened around 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, in Clifton Park, at the intersection of Clifton Country Road and State Route 146, a New York State Police spokesperson told Daily Voice. A marked State Police vehicle was traveling northbound on Clifton Country Road when it was struck on the driver’s side by a passenger vehicle traveling eastbound on Route 146, police said. The impact caused the passenger vehicle to then collide with a second passenger vehicle traveling westbound on Route 146. The…
Cause Determined In Historic NY Mansion Blaze: Congregation Seeks Help (UPDATE) Cause Determined In Historic NY Mansion Blaze: Congregation Seeks Help (UPDATE)
Cause Determined In Historic NY Mansion Blaze: Congregation Seeks Help (Update) The cause of a devastating New Year’s Day fire that destroyed a historic Dutchess County church has been identified, as the congregation begins seeking help to rebuild what was lost.  The Hyde Park Fire Department said on Saturday, Jan. 3, that the massive blaze at the Millennial Kingdom Family Church, located at 30 Mansion Dr. in Hyde Park, was caused by a space heater that ignited, combined with open doors that allowed the fire to spread rapidly throughout the structure.   Firefighters were dispatched at about 8:12 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, and remained on scene until aroun…
Woman Killed In Four-Vehicle Crash At NY Intersection: Police Woman Killed In Four-Vehicle Crash At NY Intersection: Police
Woman Killed In Four-Vehicle Crash At NY Intersection: Police A woman was killed in a violent four-vehicle crash at a busy intersection, police announced on Saturday, Jan. 3. The crash happened when the woman was driving a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu southbound on Route 112 and was struck by a westbound Jeep Wrangler at the intersection with County Road 83 in Coram at 5:53 p.m., according to Suffolk County Police. After the initial impact, the Chevrolet slammed into a Toyota Highlander and a Toyota Tacoma, detectives said. The woman was rushed to Stony Brook University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Her identity is being withheld pending notifica…
Firefighters From NY, CT Battle Massive Blaze At Historic Hyde Park Mansion Firefighters From NY, CT Battle Massive Blaze At Historic Hyde Park Mansion
Firefighters From NY, CT Battle Massive Blaze At Historic Hyde Park Mansion A devastating fire tore through the historic Crumwold Estate in Hyde Park on New Year’s morning, drawing firefighters from across New York and Connecticut in an hours-long battle to contain the blaze. The fire broke out early Thursday, Jan. 1, and continued to burn throughout the day, with first responders expected to remain on scene through the night as they worked to bring it under control, according to local officials. The Crumwold Estate — now home to the Millennial Kingdom Church — is a cornerstone of Hyde Park’s history. Built in 1889 for Archibald Rogers, a close friend and neighbor …
26-Year-Old Woman Killed In Icy Crash Into NJ Pond: Monroe Twp PD 26-Year-Old Woman Killed In Icy Crash Into NJ Pond: Monroe Twp PD
26-Year-Old Woman Killed In Icy Crash Into NJ Pond: Monroe Twp PD A 26-year-old woman was killed when her vehicle slid off an icy New Jersey roadway and overturned into a pond on Saturday morning, Dec. 27, police said. At 9:10 a.m., officers responded to West Malaga Road and Bracken Drive after a passing motorist reported the crash, Monroe Township police said. Investigators determined that a 2025 Kia Sportage had been traveling eastbound on West Malaga Road, when it began to side-slip due to icy road conditions, police said. The vehicle slid about 650 feet west of Bracken Drive, exited the roadway to the right, struck the roadway edge, and overturned, a…
Brown University Shooting: Person Of Interest Detained, FBI Says Brown University Shooting: Person Of Interest Detained, FBI Says
Brown University Shooting: Person Of Interest Detained, FBI Says A person of interest has been detained in the Brown University mass shooting Saturday, Dec. 13, the FBI announced Sunday morning, Dec. 14. At least two people were killed and eight others were injured following reports of an active shooter near Barus & Holley Engineering, officials said. Eight people were listed in critical, but stable condition at the hospital following the incident, officials said. The shelter-in-place was lifted Sunday morning. "We continue to ask anyone with information that could help this investigation to call the Providence Police Department at 401-652-576…
Man Killed, Several Injured In 3-Car Highway Crash In Greene County Man Killed, Several Injured In 3-Car Highway Crash In Greene County
Man Killed, Several Injured In 3-Car Highway Crash In Greene County A Greene County man was killed and several others were seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash that shut down Route 9W for hours. The crash happened around 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, in Athens, on Route 9W near Leeds-Athens Road, according to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office. A preliminary investigation found that 57-year-old Darin Lucido was driving a Toyota Sienna southbound when he collided with a northbound Ford Explorer. A third vehicle, a GMC Acadia traveling behind the Explorer, could not avoid the impact and struck between the two damaged vehicles, deputies said. Lucido, of …
Actress Wenne Alton Davis Killed After Midtown Manhattan Car Crash; Appeared In ‘Mrs. Maisel’ Actress Wenne Alton Davis Killed After Midtown Manhattan Car Crash; Appeared In ‘Mrs. Maisel’
Actress Wenne Alton Davis Killed After Midtown Manhattan Car Crash; Appeared In ‘Mrs. Maisel’ Actress Wenne Alton Davis was killed after being struck by a car in Midtown Manhattan. The 60-year-old Davis was crossing Broadway near West 53rd Street just before 9 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 8, when a Cadillac XT6 SUV made a left turn and hit her, according to the New York Daily News.  The news of Davis’ death has left many in the local theater and television community shocked and saddened. The driver, 61, remained at the scene, and Davis’ friend told the Daily News that they had the right of way at the time of the crash, the outlet said. Emergency responders found Davis with severe hea…
Teen Killed In Car Fire Was ‘Good-Hearted Guy’ Building First Corvette In Rensselaer: Friends Teen Killed In Car Fire Was ‘Good-Hearted Guy’ Building First Corvette In Rensselaer: Friends
Teen Killed In Car Fire Was ‘Good-Hearted Guy’ Building First Corvette In Rensselaer: Friends A young Rensselaer County man who died when the car he was working on erupted in flames is being remembered by family and friends as a good-hearted car enthusiast. North Greenbush Police identified 19-year-old Jason Cupp Thursday, Nov. 13, days after he was killed in a vehicle fire on Judd Lane in Wynantskill, as Daily Voice reported. The fire broke out shortly before 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, in a residential driveway, where a passerby discovered a vehicle fully engulfed and attempted to put out the flames with a garden hose, police said. The passerby then realized someone was trapped benea…
NYC Firefighter Dies After Suffering Cardiac Arrest Battling Blaze NYC Firefighter Dies After Suffering Cardiac Arrest Battling Blaze
NYC Firefighter Dies After Suffering Cardiac Arrest Battling Blaze The FDNY is mourning the loss of one of its own after a 42-year-old firefighter suffered cardiac arrest while battling a fire in Brooklyn over the weekend.  According to FDNY Fire Commissioner Robert S. Tucker, Firefighter Patrick Brady, who served with the department for 11 years, died in the line of duty on Saturday, Nov. 8. Brady was operating on the roof of a fire at 9407 Kings Hwy when he went into cardiac arrest, the FDNY said. Fellow firefighters and EMS personnel immediately began lifesaving efforts before transporting him to Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, where …
Man Slips Over Edge, Falls 130 Feet To His Death At Grand Canyon Man Slips Over Edge, Falls 130 Feet To His Death At Grand Canyon
Man Slips Over Edge, Falls 130 Feet To His Death At Grand Canyon A 65-year-old man tragically fell to his death at the Grand Canyon’s Guano Point after slipping over the edge. The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office in Arizona reported receiving a call around 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, to assist with a technical recovery.  Search and Rescue teams located the man’s body approximately 130 feet down on a scree pile. Technical rope technicians used a lowering and raising system to recover the body, which was then transported to the Mohave County Medical Examiner’s Office.  The recovery effort involved multiple agencies, including the Hualapai Tribal Po…
Man Nabbed After Killing Sister In Albany, Police Say Man Nabbed After Killing Sister In Albany, Police Say
Man Nabbed After Killing Sister In Albany, Police Say A 60-year-old man is in custody after fatally attacking his sister inside their Albany home, police said. Officers responded to the 400 block of Hudson Avenue near South Lake Avenue shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, for reports of an unresponsive woman, according to Albany Police. Inside, they found a 61-year-old woman with a significant head injury. She was treated by Albany Fire Department and emergency medical personnel but was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Investigators determined the victim’s brother caused her death before fleeing the residence, according to inves…
Woman Stabs Man At Motel In Albany County, Police Say Woman Stabs Man At Motel In Albany County, Police Say
Woman Stabs Man At Motel In Albany County, Police Say A 44-year-old Albany woman is accused of stabbing a man she had just met during an encounter at a Colonie hotel. The attack happened around 2:20 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Econo Lodge Inn and Suites on Central Avenue, according to Colonie Police. When officers arrived, they found a male victim who reported that a woman he had just met stabbed him twice in the back before fleeing on foot. He was treated for his injuries and is expected to recover, police said. The victim gave officers a description of the suspect. Not long after, New York State Police located a woman matching the descri…
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Driver, Shuts Down I-787 In Albany: State Police Wrong-Way Crash Kills Driver, Shuts Down I-787 In Albany: State Police
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Driver, Shuts Down I-787 In Albany: State Police A driver was killed overnight in a wrong-way crash on I-787 in Albany, authorities said. The crash happened around 4:39 a.m. on Oct. 12, when New York State Police responded to reports of a wrong-way driver traveling northbound, according to police. Troopers said the wrong-way vehicle collided head-on with another car in the area of exit 2. The driver of the northbound vehicle sustained severe injuries and was declared dead at the scene, police said. The driver of the wrong-way vehicle suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Albany Medical Center for treatment. The investig…
Drunk Driver Pins Pedestrian In Parking Lot, New York State Police Say Drunk Driver Pins Pedestrian In Parking Lot, New York State Police Say
Drunk Driver Pins Pedestrian In Parking Lot, New York State Police Say A Glenville woman is accused of drunkenly striking and pinning a pedestrian under her vehicle in Malta, New York, State Police announced on Wednesday, Sept. 10. The incident happened in a parking lot on Hemphill Place at about 10:15 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8, according to police. Troopers said a pedestrian was trapped beneath the vehicle until crews from the Malta Stillwater Fire Department removed them. The victim was first taken to Saratoga Hospital with serious injuries and later transferred to Albany Medical Center, where they remain in critical condition. The driver was identified as 33-…
Shroom With A View: Hikers High On Mushrooms Rescued From Catskills Trail, Rangers Say Shroom With A View: Hikers High On Mushrooms Rescued From Catskills Trail, Rangers Say
Shroom With A View: Hikers High On Mushrooms Rescued From Catskills Trail, Rangers Say A group of hikers in the Catskills took a trip they weren’t planning when mushrooms left one of them too high to find the way down, wildlife officers said. The Ulster County adventure began around 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, when a 911 satellite text reported four hikers lost near Giant Ledge in the Slide Mountain Wilderness. The caller admitted the group had consumed mushrooms and one hiker was experiencing a “debilitating high,” making it impossible to continue, according to the Department of Environmental Conservation. Rangers tracked the group down by 6:45 p.m. and, with help from the Pine…
Update: 800-Plus Killed, Thousands More Injured After Horrific Earthquake In Afghanistan Update: 800-Plus Killed, Thousands More Injured After Horrific Earthquake In Afghanistan
Update: 800-Plus Killed, Thousands More Injured After Horrific Earthquake In Afghanistan A powerful nighttime earthquake tore through eastern Afghanistan, flattening homes and triggering frantic rescues as the death toll climbed into the hundreds. The Taliban-led government said on Monday, Sept. 1, that at least 800 people were killed and more than 2,800 injured after the 6.0-magnitude quake struck near the Pakistan border.  The tremor caused casualties and damage in Nangarhar province, which includes Jalalabad, and the neighboring provinces of Kunar and Laghman. The US Geological Survey said the quake hit Sunday night, Aug. 31, about 17 miles from Jalalabad at a depth of…
NY Flight Paramedic Dies Midflight, Leaves Legacy Of Service: 'A Wonderful Human' NY Flight Paramedic Dies Midflight, Leaves Legacy Of Service: 'A Wonderful Human'
NY Flight Paramedic Dies Midflight, Leaves Legacy Of Service: 'A Wonderful Human' Kevin Robert spent his career rushing to help strangers in their darkest moments. Now, after suffering his own emergency aboard a helicopter, the veteran flight paramedic is being remembered for a lifetime of service and compassion. Robert, 48, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Aug. 27, during a LifeNet flight out of Ticonderoga, the agency revealed in a Facebook tribute. At the time, he was caring for a patient alongside a flight nurse and pilot. The crew quickly landed at a nearby hospital while emergency responders rushed in to assist, but despite their efforts, Robert could not be revived…
21 Hospitalized, 1 MedEvaced After PA Football Team Crashes: EMS 21 Hospitalized, 1 MedEvaced After PA Football Team Crashes: EMS
21 Hospitalized, 1 MedEvaced After PA Football Team Crashes: EMS Twenty-one people were hospitalized after a school bus carrying Aliquippa Junior High football players crashed on Shaffer Road in Economy Borough, Beaver County EMS said. Police, fire, and EMS were called to the 190 block of Shaffer Road for the crash involving a bus with students and staff from the Aliquippa School District around 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23, according to officials. One patient was flown to Allegheny General Hospital, two were taken to UPMC Children’s, and others were transported by ground, authorities said. Some parents later took their students to a Sewickley hospit…
New Travel Advisory Issued By State Department For Mexico: Here's Why New Travel Advisory Issued By State Department For Mexico: Here's Why
New Travel Advisory Issued By State Department For Mexico: Here's Why The US State Department has issued updated travel guidance for one of America’s closest neighbors, citing a mix of safety risks for visitors. The advisory that went live on Tuesday, Aug. 12 applies to Mexico, where officials say travelers should “exercise increased caution” because of threats that include terrorism, crime, and kidnapping.  It is classified as Level 2 on the agency’s four-tier alert system, which ranges from Level 1 (“exercise normal precautions”) to Level 4 (“do not travel”). According to the advisory, violent crimes such as homicide, kidnapping, carjacking,…