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Arlington, VA
Police & Fire
Roof Collapses At DC Row Home Under Renovation, Car Crushed: Officials (
Photos
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A construction site in Northeast DC turned into a debris field after a dramatic collapse sent part of a roof crashing to the ground — flattening a nearby car and drawing a full search-and-rescue response, officials confirmed. The collapse happened around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, at a building under renovation near 19th and H Street NE, according to DC Fire and EMS. DC Fire and Rescue Photos from the scene show heavy structural failure at the upper level of the brick row home, with massive wooden trusses and roof panels completely detached from the frame. A nearby white BMW sed…
Jersey City, NJ
Business
Popular Jersey City Restaurant Closed After Fire
Harry’s Daughter, which has won raves for its Caribbean cuisine, announced it is temporarily closed following a small fire on Monday, June 16. No one was injured in the blaze, the restaurant said on social media. “We want to extend our deepest gratitude to the FDJC for their swift response, incredible courage, and exceptional skill,” Harry’s Daughter wrote. “We are truly fortunate to have such a dedicated and fearless fire department serving our city — their professionalism and heart make all the difference in moments like these.” The restaurant said it would update customers on when they …
East Hartford, CT
Politics
Connecticut Senator Stranded In Iraq Amid Middle East Chaos Returns: 'Grateful To Be Home'
A Connecticut Senator is back in the US after being stuck for days in Iraq amid the ongoing tensions and attacks in the Middle East. Sen. Saud Anwar, who represents the state's 3rd District, confirmed that he safely returned to Boston Logan Airport on Saturday, June 14, days after posting a video about the airline shutdown in the region. "Feeling incredibly blessed to be back home in the United States," Anwar posted on Facebook. "A heartfelt thank you to everyone who reached out through emails, texts, voice messages, social media, and your prayers. "Your love and support have tr…
Northern Valley, NJ
Police & Fire
Stranger In Black Sedan Tries Talking To Teen Girl On Norwood Street, Police Say
A man in a black sedan tried speaking with a teenage girl walking on a Bergen County street Saturday morning, June 14, police said. A resident flagged down a Norwood patrol officer at 11:14 a.m. to report the suspicious incident on Fourteenth Street, which had occurred about 10 minutes earlier, police said. The man — described as a bearded Hispanic male in his mid-30s — was driving a black sedan with tinted windows and a lowered suspension. The teen immediately returned home and told her parents, police said. The man never got out of his car. Officers issued a BOLO and nearby agenci…
Bethesda, MD
Business
Unpredictable Hedge Trimmer Blades Injure 16 People, Forcing Massive Recall
A popular hedge trimmer is being recalled after blades began turning on without warning, cutting more than a dozen people. Ryobi issued the recall for more than 113,000 24-inch cordless hedge trimmers sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 12. The recall also impacts about 15,000 of the 40-volt trimmers sold in Canada. The tool's blade can activate if either the safety or trigger control is pressed alone, instead of requiring both together. The issue can create a serious injury risk and customers should stop using the trimmers immediatel…
Goshen, NY
Obituaries
Father Killed While Trying To Save Sons From Fire Was Devoted Goshen Dad, Heroic Lineman
Services have been scheduled to honor the life of a Hudson Valley father and dedicated lineman who died while trying to save his sons from a burning home. Shane Webb Munn, age 50, of Goshen, died on Saturday, May 31, after he rushed back into his burning home on Pulaski Highway in a desperate effort to rescue his two sons, Ryan, 17, and Travis, 12. All three died as a result of the fire, which was reported around 8:10 p.m. at 876 Pulaski Highway, as previously reported by Daily Voice. According to New York State Police, Munn had been seen using a weed trimmer outsid…
Hackensack, NJ
News
FAA Slashes Newark Flights Through 2025 — Here’s What It Means For You
Newark Liberty International Airport will continue operating under reduced flight limits through 2025 to cut down on delays, federal officials announced Friday, June 6. The Federal Aviation Administration said the cap on arrivals and departures—initially a temporary measure—has now been extended through Dec. 31, 2025. The FAA said this move follows "productive discussions with airlines and the conclusion of a public comment period." The change, which takes effect immediately, limits arrivals and departures to 28 per hour on weekends during airport construction, from Sept. 1 through the end …
Fredericksburg, VA
News
Navy Sailor Angelina Petra Resendiz Missing For Days After Vanishing From Norfolk Barracks
A 21-year-old sailor stationed at Naval Station Norfolk has been missing for days, and investigators say her disappearance poses a credible threat to her health and safety. Angelina Petra Resendiz was last seen around 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 29, at Miller Hall, her barracks on the base, according to the Virginia State Police and Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). The Texas native is described as a White/Hispanic woman who is 5-feet tall, approximately 110 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Her clothing and any vehicle information are currently unknown. THIS NEEDS ATTENT…
Burlington, NJ
Police & Fire
Off-Duty NJ State Trooper Indicted In High-Speed Pursuit That Killed Motorcyclist In Burlco: AG
A New Jersey State Police detective has been indicted in connection with a 2023 fatal off-duty crash in an unmarked cop car that killed a 24-year-old motorcyclist in South Jersey, officials said. A state grand jury voted to charge Detective Mark Campagna with Endangering Another Person (4th degree) after hearing evidence related to the death of Omar Kebbabi, of Astoria, NY, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced on Tuesday, June 3. Campagna was off duty when he began following Kebbabi at speeds over 100 mph in an unmarked police vehicle on Route 206 in Springfield Township (Burlingto…
Waterbury, CT
Police & Fire
Facebook Marketplace Heists: Waterbury Man, Teen Accused In Robbery Scheme
A 22-year-old Connecticut man and a 17-year-old are accused of robbing multiple people by luring them to meet using Facebook Marketplace, police said. William Brown, of Waterbury, is charged with two counts each of first-degree robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery, as well as one count of carrying a pistol without a permit, according to police. Victims told Waterbury police that they were contacted by someone interested in purchasing items listed on Facebook Marketplace. However, when they arrived to meet the supposed buyers, they were robbed, authorities said. Each victim reported that…
Bethesda, MD
Business
Ten People Burned By Portable Chargers, Sparking Massive Recall
More than 27,000 wireless power chargers are being recalled after lithium-ion batteries inside them reportedly caught fire, burning users and sparking safety concerns. iWALK has issued the recall for about 27,500 magnetic wireless power banks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, May 29. The recall includes three models of pocket-sized chargers manufactured by U2O Global. The batteries can overheat and ignite, posing a serious risk of fires and burns. At least 15 incidents have been reported, including 10 burn injuries, according to the CPSC. Th…
Commack, NY
News
Man Sleeping In Dumpster Killed When Garbage Truck Arrives At Commack Shopping Center
A man was killed and a second victim hospitalized after they were unknowingly emptied into a garbage truck while apparently sleeping in a dumpster at a Long Island shopping center. The horrific incident unfolded in Commack, at the Veterans Memorial Plaza, at around 6:30 a.m. Thursday, May 29. Two men were sleeping inside a dumpster behind the Burlington store located at 108 Veterans Memorial Highway when it was emptied into a garage truck, a Suffolk County Police spokesperson told Daily Voice. The driver then continued on his route. The truck drove for another five miles before stopping ou…
Arlington, VA
Business
Backup Camera Dangers Spark Recall Of Nearly 1.1M Vehicles In Ford's Latest Safety Issue
More than a million vehicles are being recalled by Ford due to frozen rearview camera displays in the latest safety concern for the US automaker. Ford issued the recall for 1,075,299 vehicles from 44 models, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The defect raises crash risks and adds to a long string of recalls that have plagued Ford in 2025. The recall impacts Ford and Lincoln vehicles with a software bug that can freeze or delay the rear camera image when reversing. The glitch stems from faulty SYNC4 software that can cause the infotainment scre…
Warren, NJ
Police & Fire
Multiple Canoes Overturn In Delaware River: Knowlton Twp Fire
Multiple units responded to the Delaware River for a water rescue on Monday, May 26, after canoes overturned, authorities said. At 1:53 p.m., numerous 911 calls in Monroe, Northampton and Warren Counties reported several boats overturned with people in the water without life jackets, Knowlton Twp. Fire and Rescue Company #1 said. Crews established a scene at the Kittatinny Point Boat Launch with one department launching two rescue boats, firefighters said. A helicopter from New Jersey State Police and US Park Service Rangers assisted with the scene, and everyone trapped in the wat…
Abington, PA
Police & Fire
Body Of Missing Park Ranger Recovered In Neshaminy Creek In Tyler State Park
The body of a missing park ranger was recovered from a Pennsylvania State Park after a days-long search over Memorial Day Weekend, officials announced. Alec Campbell, 38, a Delaware County resident and Park Resource Ranger with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), has been missing since Saturday, May 24 when his kayak capsized in the Neshaminy Creek during routine patrol, Pennsylvania State Police previously announced. Campbell was found dead following a multi-agency search effort on Sunday, May 25, according to a joint statement from the Penn…
Burtonsville, MD
Police & Fire
Fire Rips Through Vacant Burtonsville House Overnight, Cause Under Investigation: Officials
A fast-moving fire tore through a vacant house in Montgomery County early Thursday morning, drawing more than 50 firefighters to the scene. Just after 3 a.m. on May 22, Montgomery County Fire & Rescue responded to a blaze in a single-family cape cod-style home in the 15100 block of Peach Orchard Drive, between Siebel Drive and Thompson Road, according to a department spokesperson. Fire crews arrived to find heavy fire showing from the basement and first floor. The flames had burned through part of the floor and spread throughout the house. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO Firefighters performed a p…
Somers, NY
Police & Fire
Van Engulfed In Flames In Somers: Crews Use Foam After Fuel Tank Rupture
A fiery van blaze in Westchester kept firefighters busy for hours after the vehicle caught fire near a residential community. The fire began at around 10 a.m. on Monday, May 19, when Somers firefighters responded to reports of a motor vehicle fire in the area of Heritage Hills and Lovell Street, the Somers Volunteer Fire Department announced on Tuesday night, May 20. Upon arrival, first responders found a minivan fully engulfed in flames. According to the department, more crews quickly arrived and deployed a hose line to bring the fire under control. The fire intensified after …
Hartford, CT
Business
Airbnb's 'Anti-Party' Tech Blocks Risky Bookings Before Summer Holiday Weekends
Airbnb is expanding its "anti-party" crackdown for the summer, using high-tech booking filters to stop disruptive gatherings before they start. The short-term vacation rental company announced the upgrades to its anti-party technology in a news release on Monday, May 19. Airbnb said its goal is to prevent risky bookings, especially on major holiday weekends around Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. The system will help hosts avoid unauthorized parties and protect their neighborhoods. "This technology is part of a broader set of tools and policies Airbnb deploys to promote responsibl…
Media, PA
News
PennSTAR Helicopter Forced To Land In Montgomery County Neighborhood
A PennSTAR medical helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing in a suburban Montgomery County neighborhood, officials confirmed. The emergency landing happened near Cannon Hill Road and Old Eagle Lane in Whitemarsh Township at 7:43 p.m. on Monday, May 19, authorities said. The chopper, which was not carrying a patient, experienced an onboard issue during flight and had to touch down near residential homes outside Philadelphia. Emergency responders rushed to the scene after the aircraft landed safely between houses on a quiet street. The helicopter landed in close proximity to drive…
Norwich, CT
Real Estate
Norwich Voted CT's Top Hidden Gem, Provides 'Most Bang For Your Buck:' Survey
Connecticut may not be the first place that comes to mind when you're house hunting on a budget, but a new national survey found three Nutmeg State cities that offer homeowners the best value for their money. If you’re searching for an affordable place to live in Connecticut without sacrificing quality of life, Norwich tops the list. A new study by Advance America asked more than three thousand real estate professionals which U.S. cities offer the most comfort, community, and potential for happiness at the lowest cost. Related: These Massachusetts Cities Offer Maximum Value for Lowest Cost…
Monsey, NY
News
Bear Seen Roaming In Monsey (
Video
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A bear was spotted sauntering in a Rockland County hamlet over the weekend. The sighting occurred in Monsey on Sunday evening, May 18, according to The Monsey Scoop. A video posted by The Monsey Scoop showed the bear running across a paved path into nearby woods. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monsey Scoop (@monseyscoop) Although the exact location of the sighting was not immediately available, the outlet said police are urging residents to leave the animals alone. According to the New York State Department o…
Northern Highlands, NJ
Police & Fire
4-Alarm Fire Rips Through Bergen County Home: How Firefighters Worked Without Hydrants
A house fire that broke out in Bergen County Friday, May 16 drew firefighters from all over the area as flames quickly tore through the home, officials said. The blaze started on Lake Road in Upper Saddle River and when crews got there, they were met with intense flames. Firefighters called in backup from nearby towns, including Ramsey, whose Tower Ladder 441 was parked out front to help knock down the fire from above. Yesterday units responded mutual aid into Upper Saddle River for the working fire in a large dwelling. Posted by Saddle River Fire Department on Saturday, May 17, 2…
Seaford, NY
Police & Fire
Seaford Man Screams Threats At Kids During Sports Game, Police Say
A Seaford man was arrested after allegedly screaming threats and obscenities at children during a game at an elementary school, Nassau County Police announced on Thursday, May 15. Michael Marron, 66, of Island Channel Road, was reportedly shouting "terroristic threats" and vulgar language at children on school grounds during sporting events at Seaford Harbor Elementary School, located at 3500 Bayview Avenue, police said. Officers responded to the disturbance at 6:10 p.m. and learned that Marron had caused the children to fear for their safety, according to detectives. He was later found at…
Waterbury, CT
Police & Fire
Beaten, Chased, Busted: Woman Who Begged For Help From Waterbury Bus Driver Arrested, Cops Say
A 38-year-old Waterbury woman who flagged down a city bus driver for help after allegedly being attacked and chased by four men was later arrested on an unrelated warrant, authorities said. Caitlin Ramos, of Waterbury, was taken into custody after being treated at a local hospital, police said. She was arrested on an outstanding theft warrant related to a February incident at Stop & Shop on Wolcott Street. Ramos was charged with larceny and conspiracy to commit larceny. Original: 4 Men Arrested After Police Say They Beat, Chased Woman In Waterbury Authorities did not disclose what wa…
Gaithersburg, MD
Police & Fire
Overnight Townhouse Fire In Gaithersburg Displaces 13 People, Pets, Officials Say
A fast-moving fire tore through a row of townhomes in Montgomery County early Friday, May 16, displacing 13 people and several pets in Gaithersburg, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue. Firefighters rushed to the 11900 block of Roan Lane just after 5:30 a.m. following multiple reports of a fire burning behind a three-story townhouse, officials said. Crews arrived to find flames spreading to two neighboring homes, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue PIO David Pazos said. Firefighters worked quickly to knock down the fire, and all occupants were able to escape safely. No injuries we…
Mount Vernon, NY
News
Prominent Youth Coach In Mount Vernon Charged With Sexual Conduct Against Minor: DA
A Westchester youth basketball coach has been arrested on sexual conduct charges against a child shortly after denying any wrongdoing in a video posted to social media, prosecutors announced. Dwayne Murray of Mount Vernon, the 62-year-old Executive Director of the Mount Vernon Junior Knights and Assistant Coach of the Mount Vernon High School boys basketball team, was arrested on first-degree course of sexual conduct against a child, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Thursday afternoon, May 15. Prosecutors allege that from October 1, 2023, to March 1…
Carlisle, PA
Schools
WWII Mortar Round Found In Cumberland County Teen’s Backpack On School Bus: Police
A Cumberland County teen brought a World War II-era mortar round onto a school bus, prompting an emergency police response in Mechanicsburg, authorities announced on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The 17-year-old Greenwood School District student had the inert explosive device in his backpack while riding a school bus to the Cumberland Perry Area Career and Technical Center at 110 Old Willow Mill Road, according to Silver Spring Township Police. Officers were notified at 11:49 a.m., and the Pennsylvania State Police Hazardous Device and Explosive Section confirmed the device contained no explosiv…
Fairfax, VA
Traffic
I-495 Chaos: Wanted Driver Crashes, Flips Car In Virginia Beltway Pursuit, Police Say
A wanted driver fled from police on the Beltway—then ran on foot after flipping his car during a crash involving multiple vehicles, authorities in Virginia announced. A high-speed pursuit on I-495 ended in a multi-car crash and foot pursuit on Wednesday morning, May 14, according to Virginia State Police. It all started shortly before 9 a.m., when a Virginia State Trooper tried to stop a driver on I-495 northbound near Braddock Road for violating cell phone laws, police say. A records check revealed the driver was wanted on outstanding warrants in Fairfax and Prince William Counties, offic…
York, PA
Police & Fire
Kayaker Rescued From Debris-Filled Yellow Breeches Creek: Central PA Firefighters
A kayaker was rescued from Yellow Breeches Creek after becoming stuck among debris, Central Pennsylvania fire crews announced on Sunday, May 11. Emergency crews responded Saturday evening after a passerby reported a flipped kayak in the creek, according to the DLA Professional Firefighters Association IAFF F-221. Rescue 69 launched with the Fairview Township Fire Department. A first responder waded into the water, safely guiding the kayaker back to shore. The kayak, which was caught in debris, was cut away and brought ashore as well, the crews said in updates on Facebook. Fairview Township…
Laurel, MD
Police & Fire
Explosion Rocks Maryland Main Street Festival In Laurel, Injures One, Cancels Parade
Thousands of families in Laurel missed out on a popular parade Saturday morning after a propane tank explosion rocked the city’s Main Street as vendors were setting up for the annual event, officials confirmed. The explosion happened around 7:15 a.m. on May 10, at the intersection of 4th and Main Streets, the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department said. “Initial report is that a food truck propane tank exploded,” PGFD said in a public alert on X. Approx 7:12am PGFD units were dispatched to the 500 block of Main St in Laurel for an outside fire. Initial report is that a food truck pr…
Jackson, NJ
Police & Fire
Report Of Explosive Device Causes Evacuation At Jackson Premium Outlets: Police
Jackson Premium Outlets has been evacuated following a report of an explosive device on the afternoon on Friday, May 9, authorities said. All employees and patrons were evacuated, police said. No one has been injured and an investigation is ongoing, police said. No one is allowed on site, police said. This is a developing story. Check back later for any additional upsets.
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