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Unlicensed THC, Gun Found At Hawthorne Vape Shop Near School, Owner Charged: Cops Unlicensed THC, Gun Found At Hawthorne Vape Shop Near School, Owner Charged: Cops
Unlicensed THC, Gun Found At Hawthorne Vape Shop Near School, Owner Charged: Cops A Hawthorne vape shop owner is facing multiple drug and weapons charges after authorities say he sold unregulated THC products near a school, police said. The investigation led officers to Luvs Vapes at 198 Diamond Bridge Ave., where a search warrant was executed on Wednesday, April 22, with help from county and state agencies, Capt. Matthew Hoogmoed said. The business was suspected of selling marijuana and other items without proper licensing following a lengthy investigation, the captain said. The owner, Loay Suzay, was found to be selling THC products including vape pens and pre-rolled …
Alec Baldwin Considering Move To Montclair: Report Alec Baldwin Considering Move To Montclair: Report
Alec Baldwin Considering Move To Montclair: Report Could Alec Baldwin be the Garden State's newest resident? The Oscar nominated actor and his wife, Hilaria, have been house hunting in Montclair, according to Page Six. Baldwin and his wife, who have seven children and starred on their own reality show, "The Baldwins" have begun applying to schools in the area, a source told Page Six. The Baldwins live in a penthouse in Greenwich Village, but Alec said it was "too small" on his show. Aside from their seven kids, the Baldwins have four dogs and four cats.  They also recently put their Hamptons farmhouse on the market for $21 million, P…
7-Eleven To Pay $1.2M For Selling Illegal Vapes Near DC-Area Schools: AG 7-Eleven To Pay $1.2M For Selling Illegal Vapes Near DC-Area Schools: AG
7-Eleven To Pay $1.2M For Selling Illegal Vapes Near Dc-area Schools: AG 7-Eleven will pay $1.2 million after investigators say the chain illegally sold thousands of vapes and e-cigarettes near schools in the nation's capital. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced on Tuesday, Sept. 9, that 7-Eleven will pay more than a million dollars to settle allegations that it violated DC’s ban on selling electronic smoking devices within a quarter mile of middle and high schools. According to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), 16 7-Eleven stores located near DC schools sold more than 7,500 vapes and e-cigarettes in violation of the law, which went into effect in O…
Mom Runs Over Son's Foot At School Dropoff In Union Twp: Police Mom Runs Over Son's Foot At School Dropoff In Union Twp: Police
Mom Runs Over Son's Foot At School Dropoff In Union Twp: Police A child was briefly hospitalized after his mother ran over his foot at school drop off in Union Township Thursday, Sept. 4, authorities said. The incident occurred at 8:15 a.m. at Battle Hill Elementary School at 2600 Killian Pl., Township of Union police said. The 8-year-old sustained a minor injury and was transported to Overlook Hospital in Summit by ambulance where he was treated and released, police said. No other vehicles were involved, police said.
Two Teenagers Broke Into Middle School: Middlesex Borough Police Two Teenagers Broke Into Middle School: Middlesex Borough Police
Two Teenagers Broke Into Middle School: Middlesex Borough Police An 18-year-old and 16-year-old, both residents from Middlesex, were arrested and charged with breaking into a middle school, authorities announced Friday, Aug. 15. On Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 1:13 p.m., a Middlesex Borough School District official reported two people had unlawfully accessed Von E. Mauger Middle School the day before and stole $700 in equipment, Middlesex Borough police. Detectives identified Devon Rick-Bundschuh and the 16-year- old as suspects and they were taken into custody, police said. All the stolen equipment was recovered and returned to the school district, police sai…
Norristown Grandma Killed Picking Up Granddaughter On First Day Of School Norristown Grandma Killed Picking Up Granddaughter On First Day Of School
Norristown Grandma Killed Picking Up Granddaughter On First Day Of School A Pennsylvania grandmother on her way to pick up her youngest granddaughter from her first day of kindergarten was killed by a fleeing driver in a head-on crash, authorities announced on Thursday, Aug. 7. Susan Irene Henderson, 67, of Trooper, was struck and killed on Hecktown Road in Lower Nazareth Township just after 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, according to Pennsylvania State Police. She was pronounced dead at St. Luke’s Anderson Hospital later that morning. Just one day earlier, Henderson had shared a heartfelt Facebook post: “My youngest granddaughter's first day of kinderga…
Oops: Pot Shops Planted Too Close To NY Schools, State Admits Oops: Pot Shops Planted Too Close To NY Schools, State Admits
Oops: Pot Shops Planted Too Close To NY Schools, State Admits New York’s budding cannabis industry just got smoked by a math mistake. Dozens of cannabis dispensaries across New York are facing the possibility of relocation—or closure—after state officials admitted to miscalculating how close shops were to nearby schools. The New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has acknowledged that its prior guidance for measuring the legal distance between dispensaries and school grounds did not comply with state law. Under Cannabis Law §72(6), dispensaries must be at least 500 feet from a school’s property line—a stricter interpretation than the agency ha…
Teen Sent Bomb Threat To Student At Forest Park High School, Police Say Teen Sent Bomb Threat To Student At Forest Park High School, Police Say
Teen Sent Bomb Threat To Student At Forest Park High School, Police Say A teenage student is facing consequences after allegedly texting a bomb threat to another student regarding a Virginia high school, police said. In late May, a School Resource Officer assigned to Forest Park High School in Woodbridge was called to investigate a reported bomb threat, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Police say the investigation determined that the student, a 15-year-old boy, “sent a threat of potential violence over text message to another student.” Officers identified the teen and determined there was no credible threat to other students, faculty, …
Teacher Sexually Abused Minor On School Property In Baltimore County: Officials Teacher Sexually Abused Minor On School Property In Baltimore County: Officials
Teacher Sexually Abused Minor On School Property In Baltimore County: Officials A Baltimore County public school teacher is behind bars without bond after being charged with sexually abusing a minor on school property, police announced. Sean Brooks, 40, was arrested by detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit, the agency said on Tuesday, June 11. The charges stem from “alleged crimes that occurred on school premises,” investigators said. Brooks is currently being held at the Baltimore County Detention Center. Police did not identify the school where the abuse is alleged to have taken place. No other information has been re…
Woodbridge Mom Beat Son With Belt, Choked Him In Domestic Incident, Police Say Woodbridge Mom Beat Son With Belt, Choked Him In Domestic Incident, Police Say
Woodbridge Mom Beat Son With Belt, Choked Him In Domestic Incident, Police Say A Virginia mother is facing charges after police say she choked her young son and hit him with a belt at their Woodbridge home. Danielle Alexis Hill, 34, of Woodbridge, is accused of strangling and physically disciplining her son — a boy under the age of 10 — during a domestic incident, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Police say the assault happened on Thursday, May 22, in their family home in the 14500 block of Gideon Drive. The following day, the child reported the incident to school staff, who then contacted police. A school nurse evaluated the victim and found…
Parents Dread This Time Of Year Most: Here's Why Parents Dread This Time Of Year Most: Here's Why
Parents Dread This Time Of Year Most: Here's Why For many parents, the end of the school year brings more stress than any other season. A new survey of millennial parents with school-aged children found that the final stretch before summer break can leave them feeling anxious, exhausted, and overwhelmed. They often have little time left for themselves. The poll, conducted by Talker Research and commissioned by Bob Evans, found that many parents feel their busiest time of year isn't the holidays, fall break, or even back-to-school season — it’s now. Among the top stressors reported: juggling work with kids’ schedules, losing control of ho…
Loaded Gun, Drugs Found On Sleeping WNY Motorist In Front Of Guttenberg School: Cops Loaded Gun, Drugs Found On Sleeping WNY Motorist In Front Of Guttenberg School: Cops
Loaded Gun, Drugs Found On Sleeping WNY Motorist In Front Of Guttenberg School: Cops A man found asleep behind the wheel of a car near a Hudson County school was arrested after officers spotted a loaded handgun in plain view and later discovered cocaine, pills, and cash, authorities said. The incident happened around 8:24 a.m. on Friday, May 16, on Hudson Avenue in Guttenberg, according to Police Chief Frank Pelaez. Officers were alerted by a concerned passerby who reported a man passed out in a vehicle, police said. When officers arrived, they found the car in reverse and angled into the roadway, with the driver asleep and bleeding heavily from his finger. The man, later …
Crack Cocaine, AR-15, Heroin, All Near Elementary School, Gets Maple Shade Man Arrested: Police Crack Cocaine, AR-15, Heroin, All Near Elementary School, Gets Maple Shade Man Arrested: Police
Crack Cocaine, AR-15, Heroin, All Near Elementary School, Gets Maple Shade Man Arrested: Police A 51-year-old Maple Shade man was hit with numerous charges after he was arrested on Wednesday, May 14 and charged with dealing drugs near a school, authorities said. Kasiem Brown was arrested at his residence on the 800 block of North Forklanding Road, just .2 miles from Howard Yocum Elementary School, Maple Shade Police Chief Christopher Fletcher said. Seized were $10,000 in cash, crack cocaine, marijuana, heroin, an AR-15 and two handguns, Fletcher said. Brown was hit with numerous charges including numerous weapons offenses and possession of controlled dangerous substances with intent …
David Wolfson, Who For 52 Years Helped Keep Paramus Moving, Dies At 73 David Wolfson, Who For 52 Years Helped Keep Paramus Moving, Dies At 73
David Wolfson, Who For 52 Years Helped Keep Paramus Moving, Dies At 73 You may not have known his name—but if you’ve ever driven through Paramus, David Wolfson likely had a hand in getting you there safely. Dave, a longtime employee in the Paramus Police Department’s Traffic Maintenance Division and Special Police Unit, died on Tuesday, April 1, just one week after celebrating his 73rd birthday. For more than five decades, Dave worked behind the scenes to maintain traffic signs, paint street lines, and repair traffic lights across the borough. He joined the department on Oct. 1, 1973, and remained a dedicated part of the team until his passing. "Dave was the …
Fire Breaks Out At Occupied Church School In Ardsley Fire Breaks Out At Occupied Church School In Ardsley
Fire Breaks Out At Occupied Church School In Ardsley A roof fire at a church school in Westchester prompted a response from firefighters while the building was occupied.  The blaze broke out on the roof of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) School at 1 Cross Rd. just before 6:50 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, while the building was occupied, according to the Ardsley Fire Department.  Responding units, including Dobbs Ferry Engine and Hastings Ladder, arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the building. Crews soon saw flames coming from the rear corner of the roof and immediately called for a 1075 assignment, signaling a working fire. Firefight…
Hasbrouck Heights Pair Charged In Deadly Fentanyl Overdose In Hackensack Hasbrouck Heights Pair Charged In Deadly Fentanyl Overdose In Hackensack
Hasbrouck Heights Pair Charged In Deadly Fentanyl Overdose In Hackensack Two Hasbrouck Heights residents have been arrested and charged in connection with a deadly fentanyl overdose in Hackensack, authorities said. Robert Wichowski, 31, and Xiomara Frias-Barbosa, 28, were taken into custody on Wednesday, March 5, following a months-long investigation into the Nov. 2, 2024, overdose death of a 54-year-old man at a private residence in Hackensack, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Police responded to the home at 6:36 that night and found the victim unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and authorities noted indicators of a possible drug…
Truck Slams School Bus In Brick Township: Cops Truck Slams School Bus In Brick Township: Cops
Truck Slams School Bus In Brick Township: Cops Several people were injured after a truck collided with a school bus in Brick on the morning of Thursday, March 6, authorities said. At 8:21 a.m., officers responded to the 200 block of Cherry Quay Road after the operator of a pickup truck, following too closely, caused a rear-end collision with a school bus, Brick Township police said. Minor injuries were reported as a result of the incident, police said. First responders and school employees worked to ensure the safe discharge of the students to their parents who were at the scene and to release the remaining students who were then safely…
NJ Schools Closed, Delayed Ahead Of Dangerous Winter Storm (UPDATED) NJ Schools Closed, Delayed Ahead Of Dangerous Winter Storm (UPDATED)
NJ Schools Closed, Delayed Ahead Of Dangerous Winter Storm (Updated) A wintry mix will bring hazardous travel conditions across the region beginning late Wednesday night into Thursday morning, Feb. 6, prompting several school delays and closings, officials say. The following schools in North Jersey announced delayed openings or closures: BERGEN (closed): Allendale Bergen County Special Services Bergen County Vocational Bergenfield Closter Cresskill Demarest Dumont Elmwood Park Emerson Fair Lawn Fairview Franklin Lakes Garfield Glen Rock Harrington Park Ho-Ho-Kus Haworth Hillsdale Mahwah Midland Park Montvale Montville New Milford Norwood Oakland Paramus Pa…
New Study Reveals Shocking Amount Of Phone Use By Teens While At School New Study Reveals Shocking Amount Of Phone Use By Teens While At School
New Study Reveals Shocking Amount Of Phone Use By Teens While At School A brand-new study has uncovered surprising trends in teen phone use during school hours, raising fresh concerns about digital distractions in the classroom. The study, published by JAMA Pediatrics on Monday, Feb. 3, found that students spent a significant portion of the school day on their phones, with messaging, Instagram, and video streaming among the most-used apps. Researchers also noted that a quarter of students logged more than two hours of screen time during class. In addition, students whose parents held bachelor’s degrees or higher spent about a half-hour less on their phones dur…
Everywhere ICE Agents Have Been Spotted In CT; What To Know About Raids, Your Rights Everywhere ICE Agents Have Been Spotted In CT; What To Know About Raids, Your Rights
Everywhere ICE Agents Have Been Spotted In CT; What To Know About Raids, Your Rights As President Donald Trump pushes ahead with his controversial initiative to detain and deport millions of migrants, people across Connecticut have begun reporting on social media where they’ve spotted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. ICE agents have spread out nationwide, arresting more than 5,500 people in the first week of Trump’s presidency, according to ABC News — nearly tripling the number of arrests in an average week during Joe Biden’s term. NBC News reported the agency has a daily quota of 1,250 to 1,500 arrests.  However, tracking these arrests and detain…
Dialing It Back: NY Students Would Be Barred From Using Phones During School Day Under Proposal Dialing It Back: NY Students Would Be Barred From Using Phones During School Day Under Proposal
Dialing It Back: NY Students Would Be Barred From Using Phones During School Day Under Proposal Students could soon go from scrolling to schooling. A bold initiative unveiled by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday, Jan. 22, would restrict smartphone use in all K-12 schools during the entire school day, including lunch time. The proposal, introduced as part of the governor’s 2026 Executive Budget, aims to prioritize student learning and mental health, Hochul’s office said. “From parents and teachers, to social justice and law enforcement leaders, New Yorkers agree that our young people succeed when they’re learning and growing, not clicking and scrolling,” Hochul said. Under the…
ICE Enforcement Allowed At Schools, Churches Under New Trump Policy ICE Enforcement Allowed At Schools, Churches Under New Trump Policy
ICE Enforcement Allowed At Schools, Churches Under New Trump Policy Federal immigration authorities now have the ability to arrest individuals in and around  schools and churches — areas previously considered sensitive.  This new policy change involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, announced on the second day of the new Trump Administration on Tuesday, Jan/ 21 by Acting Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman and represents a significant shift from long-standing guidelines. “Criminals will no longer be able to hide in America’s schools and churches to avoid arrest," Huffman said in a statement. "The Trump Administration …
Couple Killed In Double Fatal Shooting IDd, Suspect Arrested: Philly Police Couple Killed In Double Fatal Shooting IDd, Suspect Arrested: Philly Police
Couple Killed In Double Fatal Shooting IDd, Suspect Arrested: Philly Police A couple was shot multiple times and killed inside a North Philadelphia home, and police have arrested a suspect for their murders, authorities announced on Monday, Jan. 6. Bilal Simmons, 46, was taken into custody and charged with murder. As a former convict, he has also been charged with violation of the Uniform Firearms Act, police said. The shooting occurred inside a private residence on the 1800 block of Diamond Street in the 22nd District at 3:03 p.m. on Dec. 19, 2024, authorities detailed in the release. When officers arrived, they found two victims with multiple gunshot wounds …
Lights Out! Balloon Release To Blame For Power Outage That Affected 5,600 In Bridgeport Lights Out! Balloon Release To Blame For Power Outage That Affected 5,600 In Bridgeport
Lights Out! Balloon Release To Blame For Power Outage That Affected 5,600 In Bridgeport More than 5,000 Connecticut residents lost power earlier this week after a woman released a mylar balloon that struck a series of electrical lines, authorities said. The outage occurred around noon Tuesday, Dec. 3, and affected 5,600 customers in the Bridgeport area, a spokesperson for United Illuminating said in an email. Crews restored power to by about 2 p.m., the company said. Blackham Elementary School, John Winthrop Elementary School, Madison Elementary School, and Skane Center Elementary School were released early because of the outage, according to Connecticut Insider. It was …
First-Grade Teacher Accused Of Selling Fatal Fentanyl Dose; Selling On School Grounds: Feds First-Grade Teacher Accused Of Selling Fatal Fentanyl Dose; Selling On School Grounds: Feds
First-Grade Teacher Accused Of Selling Fatal Fentanyl Dose; Selling On School Grounds: Feds A teacher in Maryland who allegedly left her classroom to sell drugs to people on school property is facing charges for distributing a fatal dose of fentanyl, according to federal authorities. Sarah Katherine Magid, 34, has been charged with distributing fentanyl that resulted in serious bodily injury and the death of a victim, according to a criminal complaint that was unsealed this week in District Court. Magid, a first-grade teacher at a Montgomery County school was arrested in August following a search and seizure warrant by the DEA and local police at her Burtonsville home fo…
Burglar Busted After Stealing From School, Church In Spotsylvania, Sheriff Says Burglar Busted After Stealing From School, Church In Spotsylvania, Sheriff Says
Burglar Busted After Stealing From School, Church In Spotsylvania, Sheriff Says A burglar who targeted a Spotsylvania school and church is behind bars after being busted with stolen items in his home, authorities announced James Edward Romick, Jr. 47, was arrested following an investigation into a pair of burglaries in the Spotsylvania Courthouse area that were reported in the last week, officials confirmed. The first burglary was reported on Friday, Oct. 4 when video surveillance caught Romick entering the Spotsylvania Middle School shortly before 10 p.m., where he took several items belonging to teachers and other items from the building. **UPDATE: Suspect …
2-Alarm Fire Destroys Springfield Township Catholic School (VIDEOS) 2-Alarm Fire Destroys Springfield Township Catholic School (VIDEOS)
2-Alarm Fire Destroys Springfield Township Catholic School (Videos) A two-alarm fire destroyed a Catholic school in Springfield Township on Monday, Oct. 7, according to authorities. Multiple fire departments responded to the report of a fire on the second floor of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish School, located at 112 Saxer Avenue, the Springfield Fire Company said on its Facebook page. Firefighters arrived on scene within 2 minutes of the report and found fire coming out of the second floor and extending to the building's roof at 5:08 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7, according to the Springfield Fire Company.  On October 7, 2024 at 508 pm Springfield Fire …
High Levels Of Air Pollution Found Near Interstates In Yonkers, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle High Levels Of Air Pollution Found Near Interstates In Yonkers, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle
High Levels Of Air Pollution Found Near Interstates In Yonkers, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle The first results of a multi-year study have found a concerning level of air pollution along busy interstate highways and manufacturing businesses in parts of Westchester, affecting nearby schools and childcare facilities.  The findings came from the statewide Community Air Monitoring Initiative conducted by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, which has been monitoring air quality in 10 disadvantaged communities across the state since the summer of 2022.  A meeting on the first results of the study, which has been taking a close look at air quality in the …
Shots Fired, Robbery Reported At Accokeek Bus Stop, Police Say Shots Fired, Robbery Reported At Accokeek Bus Stop, Police Say
Shots Fired, Robbery Reported At Accokeek Bus Stop, Police Say A high school student was shot at and robbed at gunpoint while waiting at a bus stop to head to school on Thursday morning in Prince George's County, police say. At around 6:40 a.m. on Sept. 19, officers were called to the 15900 block of Livingston Road near Xander Street in Accokeek, where there was a reported incident involving a robber and pair of robbers. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, two people approached a group of minors at the bus stop and announced the robbery, prompting them to scatter away in fear. One of the two suspects fired a shot in the air, cau…
Victim Killed In New Britain Shooting Mourned As 'Admirable Man With Aspirations' Victim Killed In New Britain Shooting Mourned As 'Admirable Man With Aspirations'
Victim Killed In New Britain Shooting Mourned As 'Admirable Man With Aspirations' Family and friends of a Connecticut man who was killed last week in a shooting have rallied to help pay for his funeral.  Dante Sprouse, 25, of East Hartford, was shot and killed following reports of a burglary on Kelsey Street and a crash on Thursday morning, Sept. 12, NBC Connecticut reports.  Calls to numbers linked to Sprouse's family were not immediately returned.  More than 130 people have given to a GoFundMe to pay for Sprouse's funeral created by Sprouse's father, Douglas Sprouse.  On September 12, 2024, Dante Sprouse also known as Dee to family and friends was killed by a sensele…
Philly Schools Dismissing Early Due To Heat Wave Philly Schools Dismissing Early Due To Heat Wave
Philly Schools Dismissing Early Due To Heat Wave Sixty-three Philadelphia schools will dismiss classes early on Tuesday and Wednesday due to a heat wave, authorities said. The school district on Monday, Aug. 26 announced school will close three hours early on those days due to hot temperatures in the forecast. Schools will adequate air-conditioning will remain open.