Threat At Route 23 Walmart Deemed Unfounded After Massive Police Response: Franklin PD Threat At Route 23 Walmart Deemed Unfounded After Massive Police Response: Franklin PD
Threat At Route 23 Walmart Deemed Unfounded After Massive Police Response: Franklin PD A reported threat prompted a large police response at the Walmart on Route 23 in Franklin Borough before authorities determined the incident was unfounded on Monday evening, June 29, police said. The Franklin Borough Police Department responded to the Walmart on after receiving a report of a threat at approximately 5:20 p.m., the department said on social media. Out of an abundance of caution, officers conducted a thorough investigation and searched the property with assistance from local and county law enforcement agencies, police said. After completing the investigation, authorities …
Investigation Ongoing After Boy, 17, Killed In Police Shooting In Wappingers Falls Investigation Ongoing After Boy, 17, Killed In Police Shooting In Wappingers Falls
Investigation Ongoing After Boy, 17, Killed In Police Shooting In Wappingers Falls Authorities are continuing to investigate the fatal police-involved shooting of a 17-year-old boy who was killed during an incident in Dutchess County.  The shooting happened during the early morning hours of Saturday, June 27, in the area of East Main Street and Market Street, where officers from the Village of Wappingers Falls Police Department, Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, and New York State Police responded to what officials described as a "critical incident," according to the Village of Wappingers Falls Police Department.  During the encounter, police discharged their fi…
School Bus Driver Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Tree: Howell PD School Bus Driver Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Tree: Howell PD
School Bus Driver Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Tree: Howell PD A 52-year-old school bus driver was seriously injured after crashing into a tree in Howell, authorities said. At 10:08 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, a 2024 International IC school bus operated by an Elberon resident struck a tree near 909 Route 547, Howell Township police said. There were no passengers on the school bus at the time of the crash, police said. The driver was hospitalized with serious injuries, police said.
Person Killed After Climbing Atop Metro-North Train, Touching Live Overhead Wire In Southport Person Killed After Climbing Atop Metro-North Train, Touching Live Overhead Wire In Southport
Person Killed After Climbing Atop Metro-North Train, Touching Live Overhead Wire In Southport A person died after climbing on top of a Metro-North train and coming into contact with electrified overhead wires at the Southport station, prompting a major emergency response and service disruptions for commuters. The incident happened around 1:29 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at the Southport Metro-North station, according to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department.  Police said the operator of a train requested police and medical assistance after reporting a disorderly person on board. Investigators determined a confrontation had happened inside the train. The perso…
Explosive Devices Seized From Home, Denville Man Arrested: Prosecutor Explosive Devices Seized From Home, Denville Man Arrested: Prosecutor
Explosive Devices Seized From Home, Denville Man Arrested: Prosecutor A 37-year-old Denville man was arrested and charged after explosives were seized from his home on Wednesday, June 24, authorities said. That morning, investigators executed a search warrant on a home on Avondale Road in Denville, along with detaining Joseph Rizos following a traffic stop,  Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally and Denville Chief of Police Scott Welsch said. An investigation into Rizos had begun in March, author At the residence, investigators uncovered a home laboratory along with a cache of explosive precursors c…
Attempted Abduction Suspect Captured Less Than 48 Hours After Annandale Trail Attack Attempted Abduction Suspect Captured Less Than 48 Hours After Annandale Trail Attack
Attempted Abduction Suspect Captured Less Than 48 Hours After Annandale Trail Attack He didn't stay a mystery for long. Less than two days after Fairfax County Police released a composite sketch of a man accused of trying to drag a woman into the woods at a busy Annandale park, detectives say the suspect is now in custody. Police announced Tuesday evening, June 23, that the alleged predator wanted in connection with an attempted abduction and indecent exposure at Wakefield Park had been arrested. Authorities have not yet released the suspect's identity or any charges. Police said there is no ongoing threat to the community. The arrest comes after detectives publicly relea…
Suspect Who Lit Fredericksburg Mulch Fires Tracked To Spotsylvania Towne Centre: Officials Suspect Who Lit Fredericksburg Mulch Fires Tracked To Spotsylvania Towne Centre: Officials
Suspect Who Lit Fredericksburg Mulch Fires Tracked To Spotsylvania Towne Centre: Officials It started with burning mulch. It ended with an arrest at a mall. A 42-year-old man with no fixed address is facing charges after allegedly setting multiple mulch fires, according to the Fredericksburg Fire Department. Crews were called shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 22, to the 3000 block of Plank Road in Fredericksburg, where multiple mulch fires had been reported, officials said. While firefighters were responding, witnesses told emergency personnel they had seen someone intentionally ignite one of the fires and gave authorities a description of the suspect. That kicked off a s…
Newark Woman Wanted For Attempted Murder After Teen Girl Shot, Cops Say Newark Woman Wanted For Attempted Murder After Teen Girl Shot, Cops Say
Newark Woman Wanted For Attempted Murder After Teen Girl Shot, Cops Say A woman is wanted on attempted murder charges after a 17-year-old girl was shot following an altercation on a New Jersey city street, authorities said. Police responded to South 6th Street near Cabinet Street in Newark at approximately 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, on a report of a shooting, according to Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr. Responding officers found a 17-year-old girl who had been shot after an altercation with a woman she knows, Miranda said. The victim was taken to University Hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. Detectives identified Annette Reyes, …
Resident's 4 A.M. 911 Call Leads To Arrests In Teaneck Car-Theft Spree: Cops Resident's 4 A.M. 911 Call Leads To Arrests In Teaneck Car-Theft Spree: Cops
Resident's 4 A.M. 911 Call Leads To Arrests In Teaneck Car-Theft Spree: Cops An observant resident's 911 call helped police arrest a man and a juvenile accused of stealing from multiple vehicles in Bergen County during the early morning hours of Saturday, June 21, authorities said. Teaneck patrol officers responded to Cooper Avenue at approximately 4:15 a.m. after a resident reported seeing two males dressed in black clothing and wearing masks walking through the neighborhood, according to Teaneck Deputy Chief Seth Kriegel. Sgt. Mathew Carratura arrived and spotted two males matching the description near a parked Honda, Kriegel said. Both suspects ran in separate di…
Danbury Woman Accused Of Leaving Newborn Son To Die In Stamford Dumpster Faces Murder Charge Danbury Woman Accused Of Leaving Newborn Son To Die In Stamford Dumpster Faces Murder Charge
Danbury Woman Accused Of Leaving Newborn Son To Die In Stamford Dumpster Faces Murder Charge A Danbury woman accused of leaving her newborn son in a dumpster to die nearly a decade ago is now facing a murder charge with special circumstances, prosecutors said. Dominique Harrison, 28, of Danbury, was arrested last week, but authorities did not provide details about the alleged crime until her arraignment Monday, officials said. The charges stem from an investigation into the 2018 discovery of human remains in Stamford, Danbury police said. It's unclear why she was not arrested until now.  At Monday's arraignment, Assistant State's Attorney Mary-Caitlin Harding said Harrison ad…
Shots Fired In Greenwich Twp: Police Shots Fired In Greenwich Twp: Police
Shots Fired In Greenwich Twp: Police An investigation has been launched after gunshots were fired in Warren County on Saturday, June 20, authorities said. At 7:57 p.m., officers responded to Prospect Street and Beacon Street and found evidence of a shooting, Greenwich Township police said. No victims have been located and there is no immediate threat to the public, police said. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police department at 908-454-1010, police said.
2 Dead Among 17 Overdoses In 72 Hours In Dutchess County Drug Surge, DA Says 2 Dead Among 17 Overdoses In 72 Hours In Dutchess County Drug Surge, DA Says
2 Dead Among 17 Overdoses In 72 Hours In Dutchess County Drug Surge, DA Says Dutchess County officials are warning residents about a dangerous surge in overdoses after at least 17 suspected incidents, including two deaths, were reported across the county in a span of just 72 hours.  The overdoses were announced on Thursday, June 18, by Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi, who said law enforcement and emergency responders have documented at least 17 suspected overdoses since the beginning of the spike. The DA's Office said the incidents include two near-fatal overdoses and two fatal overdoses. One of the deaths occurred Thursday morni…