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Rockville, MD
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THREATS OF MASS VIOLENCE: Teen Girl's Instagram Post Targeted Wootton HS, Police Say THREATS OF MASS VIOLENCE: Teen Girl's Instagram Post Targeted Wootton HS, Police Say
Threats OF Mass Violence: Teen Girl's Instagram Post Targeted Wootton HS, Police Say What started as an Instagram post ended with detectives, parents, and a criminal charge for a 16-year-old Maryland girl. A mindful Gaithersburg father alerted the Montgomery County Department of Police this week, and reported that his child, a student at Wootton High School, observed an Instagram post with a direct threat to the building. The department's Threat Assessment and Behavioral Solutions Team was notified and identified the owner of the Instagram account — a teen from Gaithersburg. A detective and an officer interviewed the girl and her parents, during which she admitted to …

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by Zak Failla
Mount Holly, NJ
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Ambulance Plows Through Mount Holly Home With Patient, EMT On Board; 4 Hurt: Chief Ambulance Plows Through Mount Holly Home With Patient, EMT On Board; 4 Hurt: Chief
Ambulance Plows Through Mount Holly Home With Patient, EMT On Board; 4 Hurt: Chief An ambulance slammed into a Mount Holly home Thursday afternoon, July 3, injuring four people, officials said. The crash happened around 3:36 p.m. on the 900 block of Woodlane Road, according to Police Chief Clifford Spencer. Two vehicles were involved, and the ambulance ended up hitting a residential property, he said. Four people were hurt: a person inside the home, the ambulance driver, an EMT treating a patient, and the patient, according to Spencer. All injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening, he said. “There are no signs of criminal activity associated with this crash,” Spen…

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by Cecilia Levine
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
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Man Detained, Released In Motor Vehicle Stop At Mahwah Home Depot: Cops (UPDATE) Man Detained, Released In Motor Vehicle Stop At Mahwah Home Depot: Cops (UPDATE)
Man Detained, Released In Motor Vehicle Stop At Mahwah Home Depot: Cops (Update) Police thought they had their guy — until they realized the driver was not the registered owner of a vehicle in Mahway on Wednesday, June 4.  Mahwah officers assisted Upper Saddle Police Department in detaining a "possibly wanted individual" at Home Depot on Route 17 just before 5 p.m., Mahwah Lt. Michael Blondin said. "The registered owner was a wanted party," Blondin said. "The driver was detained, determined not to be the registered owner and released." Upper Saddle River police confirmed no arrest was made.

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by Cecilia Levine
National Interest
UVA Lockdown: Cops Search For Career Criminal (UPDATED) UVA Lockdown: Cops Search For Career Criminal (UPDATED)
UVA Lockdown: Cops Search For Career Criminal (Updated) Students and staff at the University of Virginia have been advised to shelter in place as police search for a wanted suspect with a reported criminal past. At around 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning, an alert was issued by UVA Police amid a search for a suspect later identified as Nyheem Hill in the Alderman area. UVA Emergency Alert: Police looking for suspect, area of Alderman Rd, Blk male 6'4 wearing a grey hoodie. Avoid area, shelter in place. If seen call 911. — UVA Police Division (@UVAPolice) February 25, 2025 According to police, Hill fled from a traffic stop, has a known criminal his…

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by Zak Failla
Teaneck, NJ
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SWAT Standoff Ends Peacefully After 3+ Hours In Teaneck (UPDATE) SWAT Standoff Ends Peacefully After 3+ Hours In Teaneck (UPDATE)
SWAT Standoff Ends Peacefully After 3+ Hours In Teaneck (Update) A barricaded subject was hospitalized for evaluation following an hours-long SWAT standoff Monday morning, Jan. 27 in Teaneck, police said. At approximately 7:39 a.m., officers responded to a report of a man experiencing a mental health crisis, who was alone in his home on Ayers Court, Teaneck Police Chief Andrew McGurr said. Officers attempted to communicate with the man, who was alone in his apartment, but he refused to allow access or comply with their orders. Recognizing the need for a mental health intervention, Teaneck Police requested assistance from the Bergen County Regional S…

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by Cecilia Levine
Rivertowns, NY
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Police Increase Presence At Schools Amid Social Media Concerns In Hastings-On-Hudson Police Increase Presence At Schools Amid Social Media Concerns In Hastings-On-Hudson
Police Increase Presence At Schools Amid Social Media Concerns In Hastings-On-Hudson Police in a Westchester County village have increased their presence at local schools in response to concerns on social media.  The Hastings-on-Hudson Police Department announced the enhanced security measures in a statement from Chief David A. Dosin on Tuesday, Nov. 26, emphasizing that no threats have been made to the schools but that the department is taking precautions to ensure the safety of students, staff, and the community. “The safety and well-being of our children and everyone in our schools is a top priority,” Chief Dosin wrote, adding, “For this reason, we have increased po…

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by Ben Crnic
Lexington Park, MD
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Man On Bicycle Detained After Early Morning Assaults In Lexington Park, Sheriff Says (UPDATED) Man On Bicycle Detained After Early Morning Assaults In Lexington Park, Sheriff Says (UPDATED)
Man On Bicycle Detained After Early Morning Assaults In Lexington Park, Sheriff Says (Updated) There will be an increased police presence in Lexington Park following several reported unprovoked assaults, according to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. Detectives are investigating three separate reports of assaults that were called in on Wednesday morning on Great Mills Road near St. Mary’s Square and the South Coral Drive areas. The attacks resulted in minor injuries, with one person being taken to an area hospital for further treatment and evaluation. Deputies were actively canvassing the area as of noon on Nov. 6 as they search for a suspect described as being a Black ma…

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by Zak Failla
York, PA
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Social Media 'Threat List' Naming Students, Leads To Charges For 13-Year-Old: York Police Social Media 'Threat List' Naming Students, Leads To Charges For 13-Year-Old: York Police
Social Media 'Threat List' Naming Students, Leads To Charges For 13-Year-Old: York Police A 13-year-old middle school student has been charged in connection with threats against peers within the School District of the City of York, police announced on Thursday, Oct. 3.  The child has not been identified publicly but the school district and the police have identified them, according to the release.  Students had been named in a "threat list" shared on social media on Wednesday, Oct. 2, the SDCY administration detailed in a statement on its website.  The threats prompted SDCY to cancel all outdoor activities and boost police presence in the district. The 13-y…

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by Jillian Pikora
Lexington Park, MD
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Threats Targeting St. Mary's County Fair Under Investigation, Sheriff Says Threats Targeting St. Mary's County Fair Under Investigation, Sheriff Says
Threats Targeting St. Mary's County Fair Under Investigation, Sheriff Says The show will go on! Despite multiple calls concerning threats targeting the St. Mary's County Fair scheduled for the weekend, officials say that the event will go on as scheduled. The Sheriff's Office issued an alert advising that the agency has received multiple calls and information regarding threats of potential gun violence at the county fair, schedule to begin this weekend. Kicking off the fair weekend here in St Marys County! #maryland #countyfair #somd #contentcreator #hyperlapse #timelapse #djidrones #mavic3 Posted by Carlos Gautier on Thursday, September 19, 2024 "We wan…

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by Zak Failla
Ansonia, CT
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Teen Girl Busted Threatening Ansonia School; More Than 20 CT Schools Have Received Threats Teen Girl Busted Threatening Ansonia School; More Than 20 CT Schools Have Received Threats
Teen Girl Busted Threatening Ansonia School; More Than 20 CT Schools Have Received Threats A 13-year-old Connecticut girl was arrested Thursday morning, Sept. 19, after police say they traced a threat made against a school to her. It's just another example of an alarming trend of people — often students — making threats of violence online toward local schools.  Ansonia Police in New Haven County were alerted to the threat made in a social media post just after 6:30 a.m. on Thursday. Officers contacted the school board and members decided to cancel classes for the day out of an abundance of caution.  The child is charged with first-degree threatening and disturbing the p…

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by Josh Lanier
Elizabeth, NJ
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Cars Stolen In Summit While Family Slept Recovered: Police Cars Stolen In Summit While Family Slept Recovered: Police
Cars Stolen In Summit While Family Slept Recovered: Police Two stolen vehicles stolen from residence in Summit on Saturday, Aug. 3 have been recovered, authorities said. At 11:53 a.m. officers responded to a report of two vehicles stolen from a residence on Llewellyn Road that were taken overnight, Summit Police said in a release. Two suspects entered the residence through an unlocked first floor front window before proceeding to the kitchen, where they removed three key fobs while the family slept upstairs, police said. The suspects took a 2021 Grey Porsche Taycan and a 2019 Mercedes Benz 6-Series, police said. The vehicles were found thanks to a …

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by Sam Barron
Fairfax, VA
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Police K9, Helicopter Used To Search For Attempted Abduction Suspect In Virginia (DEVELOPING) Police K9, Helicopter Used To Search For Attempted Abduction Suspect In Virginia (DEVELOPING)
Police K9, Helicopter Used To Search For Attempted Abduction Suspect In Virginia (Developing) A police helicopter and K9 unit in Fairfax County were called in late on Wednesday afternoon as the department probed a possible attempted abduction, authorities say. There was a heavy police presence in the area of 10200 Main Street after 5 p.m. on July 3, as investigators looked into reports of an attempted abduction of an adult in the middle of the day. According to the Fairfax City Police Department, the suspect was described as a Black or Hispanic man wearing a white striped shirt.  It is believed that the suspect and victim do not know each other. Shortly before 6 p.m. on Wedne…

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by Zak Failla
North Hunterdon, NJ
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Hours-Long Manhunt For NJ Shooting Suspect Ends In PA Arrest, Police Say Hours-Long Manhunt For NJ Shooting Suspect Ends In PA Arrest, Police Say
Hours-Long Manhunt For NJ Shooting Suspect Ends In PA Arrest, Police Say A shelter in place for a New Jersey town has been lifted after the manhunt for a shooting suspect led to his arrest in Pennsylvania on Thursday morning, June 27, police said. Around 9:40 a.m., Independence Township and New Jersey State Police responded to a home on  Alphano Road for a shooting, prompting a shelter-in-place for the neighborhood, the county prosecutor's office said. The suspect, who was not identified, was captured in Pennsylvania, and the shelter-in-place order was lifted around 11:30 a.m., local police said. Police did not say where in Pennsylvania the suspect was arre…

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by Cecilia Levine
Middletown, NJ
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Jersey Shore City Cracking Down On 'Pop-Up' Parties, Adding Police Along Beaches Jersey Shore City Cracking Down On 'Pop-Up' Parties, Adding Police Along Beaches
Jersey Shore City Cracking Down On 'Pop-Up' Parties, Adding Police Along Beaches A city in Monmouth County said it's renewing an effort to crack down on unauthorized “pop-up” parties. The mayor and public safety director of Long Branch issued a joint statement on Tuesday, June 4 about a "significant police presence" over the upcoming weekend. The city said a "pop-up" event was advertised on social media that was scheduled for Saturday, June 8. Long Branch police and the Monmouth County Prosecutors Office have identified three promoters who organized the event. "The city will not tolerate these unsanctioned pop-up parties," said Mayor John Pallone. "Our polic…

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by Chris Spiker
Newark, NJ
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Irvington Man Shot In Maplewood, Police Say Irvington Man Shot In Maplewood, Police Say
Irvington Man Shot In Maplewood, Police Say A 24-year-old Irvington man was shot in Maplewood on Friday, May 31, authorities said. At 11:30 p.m., officers responded to Jacoby Street near Brown Street on a report of shots fired an found a 24-year-old man lying in the street, suffering from gunshot wounds, Maplewood police said in a release. Residents can expect extra police presence in the area, officers said. Anyone with information is asked asked to contact the Maplewood Police Department at 973-762-3400.

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by Sam Barron
Frederick, MD
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Sheriff Called To Maryland HS On First Day Of School For 'Large Disturbance' Sheriff Called To Maryland HS On First Day Of School For 'Large Disturbance'
Sheriff Called To Maryland HS On First Day Of School For 'Large Disturbance' The school year is off to a shaky start in Frederick County. There was a heavy police presence at Governor Thomas Johnson High School following "a large disturbance" that prompted the Frederick County Sheriff's Office to respond. The incident was reported at approximately 10 a.m. on Wednesday morning. One minor was taken into custody and the school has since returned to normal operations; however, there will be an increased police presence throughout the rest of the school day, according to the sheriff's office. More information is expected to be released on Wednesday. Check Daily V…

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by Zak Failla
Towson, MD
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Police Investigating Barricade Situation In Baltimore County (DEVELOPING) Police Investigating Barricade Situation In Baltimore County (DEVELOPING)
Police Investigating Barricade Situation In Baltimore County (Developing) There will be an increased police presence in parts of Baltimore County on Tuesday afternoon as the police department addresses a barricade situation in Essex. At approximately 3 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, the Baltimore County Police Department issued an alert advising that there was an ongoing standoff in the area of Middlesex Road.  The nature of the barricade has not been released by police investigators. #BCoPD is currently addressing a barricade situation in the Essex area. Residents can expect a police presence in the area of Middlesex Road. A media staging site has been establis…

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by Zak Failla
Greenwich, CT
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President Biden To Visit Greenwich For Private Event, Expect Road Closures President Biden To Visit Greenwich For Private Event, Expect Road Closures
President Biden To Visit Greenwich For Private Event, Expect Road Closures Drivers are being advised to expect road closures and a heightened police presence during a visit to Greenwich by President Joe Biden. The President will be in Greenwich for a private event on Friday, June 16, said Greenwich Police Deputy Chief Mark Zuccerella. Specific details on the President's movements through Town have not been released, Zuccerella said. Earlier report: New Update: Here's Where President Biden Is Heading During Hartford Visit "The Greenwich Police Department recognizes that sudden and unexpected road closures can cause inconvenience and delay travel," Zuccerella…

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by Kathy Reakes
Dorchester, MA
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All Clear Given After Bomb Squad Responds To Report Of Suspicious Package In Boston All Clear Given After Bomb Squad Responds To Report Of Suspicious Package In Boston
All Clear Given After Bomb Squad Responds To Report Of Suspicious Package In Boston An all clear was given after multiple authorities, including a bomb squad, were responded to a report of a suspicious package in Boston, authorities confirm to Daily Voice.  The incident, which sparked a large police presence, happened late Monday afternoon, June 12. Authorities blocked off Causeway Street near TD garden after reports of a suspicious item in the area.  Boston: Causeway Street in front of TD Garden blocked off with heavy police presence, avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/NTqGJtGsGF — Michael Page (@MichaelPageWx) June 12, 2023 Investigators quickly determined that there w…

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by David Cifarelli
Manassas, VA
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Barricaded Subject Boosts Police Presence In PWC Barricaded Subject Boosts Police Presence In PWC
Barricaded Subject Boosts Police Presence In PWC A barricaded subject brought a large police presence to Woodbridge on Thursday afternoon, May 25. The incident was reported just after 1 p.m. on the 15300 block of Ballerina Lp.  There was no active threat to the community. No injuries have been reported.

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by Cecilia Levine
Dorchester, MA
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Officials Address Racism Claims At Boston Marathon, "We Need To Do Better" Officials Address Racism Claims At Boston Marathon, "We Need To Do Better"
Officials Address Racism Claims At Boston Marathon, "We Need To Do Better" Reports of racist police actions at the Boston Marathon have been addressed by officials who say that they "did not deliver on our promise to make it a great day for everyone."  Photos and videos of an inequitable police presence at the Boston Marathon have been swirling around on social media since race day, Monday, April 17. Three days later, the marathon's official Twitter account published a response to the accusations. A group of black folks showed up to support their friends in the Boston marathon. And they are met with the police police force. This is the city I was born in. This…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Newburgh, NY
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School District In Hudson Valley On Heightened Alert After Unspecified Threat School District In Hudson Valley On Heightened Alert After Unspecified Threat
School District In Hudson Valley On Heightened Alert After Unspecified Threat A Hudson Valley school district is on heightened alert after receiving information about a "non-specific" and out-of-town threat. Schools in the Orange County Valley Central School District in Montgomery will be on heightened alert on Friday, March 3, and have an increased police presence, according to Valley Central Superintendent Evette Avila. Avila said the threat, which was brought to their attention by a concerned parent, was aimed at New York schools.  The notice to parents.Valley Central School District "We take the safety of our students and staff with the utmost importance," A…

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by Kathy Reakes
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
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Gunshots Heard During Standoff At Sussex County Country Club (DEVELOPING) Gunshots Heard During Standoff At Sussex County Country Club (DEVELOPING)
Gunshots Heard During Standoff At Sussex County Country Club (Developing) A standoff that started at a Sussex County country club prompted a heavy police presence from Sunday night into Monday morning with possible shots fired, developing reports say. The standoff began near 306 G Shore Drive in Montague around 11 p.m. Sunday, according to initial and unconfirmed reports. Gunshots were heard early Monday morning, the initial report says. The address appears on Google as the location of Highpoint Country Club within a private condominium community. Numerous law enforcement agencies were still on scene as of 1 p.m., the report says. NJSP Trooper Charles Marchan …

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Jefferson School Students Dismissed Early Following Lockdown, ’Possible Threat’ [UPDATE] Jefferson School Students Dismissed Early Following Lockdown, ’Possible Threat’ [UPDATE]
Jefferson School Students Dismissed Early Following Lockdown, ’Possible Threat’ [Update] Middle and high school students in Jefferson Township were dismissed early after a “possible threat” was received Friday morning, authorities said. The middle and high schools were immediately put into shelter-in-place as several police departments responded, BOE Administrative Assistant Mary Judge stated in a message shared on Facebook by township Mayor Eric Wilsusen. "All students are safe; high school and middle school students are in the process of being bussed home," said Wilsusen. While details remain limited at this time, school officials ask parents to ensure that someone is h…

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by Valerie Musson
New Rochelle, NY
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New Rochelle HS Recovery From Rash Of Violence Spotlighted By NY Times New Rochelle HS Recovery From Rash Of Violence Spotlighted By NY Times
New Rochelle HS Recovery From Rash Of Violence Spotlighted By NY Times Following a rash of violent incidents earlier this year involving New Rochelle High School students - including the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old - the city's continuing recovery efforts were highlighted in a New York Times report published on Friday. In January, there were two stabbings involving students - including the fatal incident involving Valaree Schwab outside of Dunkin’ Donuts on North Avenue - and a third attack by a group of students within the span of several days, leading to criminal charges for multiple teenagers in New Rochelle. In the aftermath of the incidents, multiple …

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by Zak Failla