Rabid Raccoon Found In North Stonington Sparks Public Health Warning Rabid Raccoon Found In North Stonington Sparks Public Health Warning
Rabid Raccoon Found In North Stonington Sparks Public Health Warning A raccoon found in Connecticut has tested positive for rabies, prompting a public health warning from local officials. The raccoon tested positive on Wednesday, June 10, on the Providence-New London Turnpike in North Stonington, according to the Ledge Light Health District. Health officials are urging residents to avoid feeding or approaching wild or stray animals. They also recommend keeping pets current on rabies vaccinations and limiting the amount of time pets spend outdoors unsupervised. Rabies is a serious and fatal disease that can affect all warm-blooded animals, including humans. …
Motorcyclist Killed Sliding Under SUV In Philadelphia Crash Motorcyclist Killed Sliding Under SUV In Philadelphia Crash
Motorcyclist Killed Sliding Under SUV In Philadelphia Crash A fatal crash claimed the life of a motorcyclist in Philadelphia, police announced on Wednesday, June 10. Ian Patrick Quigg, 30, of the 4500 block of Ritchie Street, died following the collision on the 6800 block of Henry Avenue around 12:20 p.m., according to the Philadelphia Police Department. Police and emergency personnel responded to the scene for a reported crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV. According to preliminary investigators, Quigg was operating a 2006 black Honda CBR-600 southbound on Henry Avenue while a 2025 white Ford Explorer, driven by a 76-year-old man, was travelin…
NY Ed-Tech Company Misused Federal Research Funds, Will Pay $50K Settlement: Feds NY Ed-Tech Company Misused Federal Research Funds, Will Pay $50K Settlement: Feds
NY Ed-Tech Company Misused Federal Research Funds, Will Pay $50K Settlement: Feds A New York educational technology company has agreed to pay a settlement and give up more than $224,000 in remaining federal grant funding to resolve allegations that it violated rules governing a National Science Foundation research program.  New York City-based LangInnov Inc. agreed to pay $50,000 and forgo $224,634.25 in unpaid funding from a National Science Foundation Small Business Innovation Research award, the US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York announced on Wednesday, June 10.  The settlement was based on the company's ability to pay, officials …
Scarsdale Man, 20, Admits Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material: DA Scarsdale Man, 20, Admits Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material: DA
Scarsdale Man, 20, Admits Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material: DA A 20-year-old man from Westchester County has admitted to possessing an image depicting child sexual abuse, prosecutors said. Scarsdale resident Bora Secmen, 20, pleaded guilty during a court hearing on Tuesday, June 9, to possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday, June 10. According to prosecutors, on July 25, 2025, Secmen had an image depicting the sexual abuse of a child that was captioned with, "You did it... You went lower and lower... There's nowhere else to go from here... Ultimate Pedo."  …
Man Accused In Armed Robbery Spree Targeting Stores In New Rochelle, Mount Vernon: Feds Man Accused In Armed Robbery Spree Targeting Stores In New Rochelle, Mount Vernon: Feds
Man Accused In Armed Robbery Spree Targeting Stores In New Rochelle, Mount Vernon: Feds A Westchester County man has been arrested after federal prosecutors allege he participated in a string of gunpoint robberies targeting gas stations and convenience stores in Mount Vernon and New Rochelle.   The charges against 22-year-old Jabari Clarke of New Rochelle were announced on Wednesday, June 10, by the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York. Clarke was arrested and appeared in White Plains federal court before US Magistrate Judge Victoria Reznik, who ordered him detained. An indictment alleges that between May and June 2025, Clarke and others ca…
Westport Pride Returns To Jesup Green June 14 For Music, Community Westport Pride Returns To Jesup Green June 14 For Music, Community
Westport Pride Returns To Jesup Green June 14 For Music, Community Westport’s Pride celebration is set to return to Jesup Green on Sunday, June 14, with organizers inviting residents to spend the afternoon taking in live entertainment, local groups, and family-friendly activities. Westport Pride’s 2026 event is scheduled for 12 to 3 p.m. on Jesup Green in Westport, according to WestportPride.org. The organization is pitching the gathering as a chance to “celebrate love, diversity, and community,” emphasizing that the event is free and open to all. Programming will include music and performances, along with remarks from community and elected leaders, Westpo…
12-Year-Old Dies After Choking Incident At School In Yonkers 12-Year-Old Dies After Choking Incident At School In Yonkers
12-Year-Old Dies After Choking Incident At School In Yonkers A 12-year-old student died after a choking incident at a Westchester County school on Wednesday, June 10, according to district officials. The incident happened at Justice Sonia Sotomayor Community School in Yonkers, where a sixth-grade student began choking and became unresponsive at around 11:39 a.m., Yonkers Public Schools said in a message sent to families and staff.  Emergency responders attempted lifesaving measures at the scene before transporting the boy to Saint Joseph's Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to the district.  The student's name was not releas…
Man Who Shot, Killed Couple Before Deadly Fire In Wappinger Gets Decades In Prison Man Who Shot, Killed Couple Before Deadly Fire In Wappinger Gets Decades In Prison
Man Who Shot, Killed Couple Before Deadly Fire In Wappinger Gets Decades In Prison A man who admitted to shooting and killing a Dutchess County couple inside their home before a deadly fire that also killed their dog will spend decades in state prison.   Robert Buda Jr., 36, was sentenced in Dutchess County Court on Wednesday, June 10, to 20 years to life on each of two counts of second-degree murder, Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi announced. The sentences will run consecutively.  Buda was also sentenced to 15 years in prison for second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. That sentence will run at the same time as the murder sente…
Oregon Man Pleads Guilty To Murdering Cherry Hill Vet: Camden County Prosecutor Oregon Man Pleads Guilty To Murdering Cherry Hill Vet: Camden County Prosecutor
Oregon Man Pleads Guilty To Murdering Cherry Hill Vet: Camden County Prosecutor A 28-year-old Portland, Oregon man pleaded guilty to murdering a popular veterinarian in Cherry Hill, authorities announced Wednesday, June 10. Cristian Custodio-Aquino pleaded guilty to first degree murder in the death of Dr. Michael Anthony and is expected to be sentenced to 30 years in prison per the terms of a plea agreement, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Cherry Hill Police Chief John Ostermueller said. On Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 at 7:09 a.m., Cherry Hill police responded to the 100 block of Sharrowvalle Road and found Dr. Michael Anthony, a veterinarian with a pr…
T. Rex Lands In Greenwich: Bruce Museum’s “Six Extinctions” Runs All Summer T. Rex Lands In Greenwich: Bruce Museum’s “Six Extinctions” Runs All Summer
T. Rex Lands In Greenwich: Bruce Museum’s “Six Extinctions” Runs All Summer A Tyrannosaurus rex has arrived at Greenwich, CT's Bruce Museum as part of a new traveling exhibition that takes visitors through the mass extinctions that reshaped life on Earth. “Six Extinctions” runs June 6 through Sept. 6, 2026, and the Bruce Museum will be the first venue on the show’s North American tour, the museum said on its website. The exhibit’s summer-long run gives families plenty of chances to catch it during peak museum season. Billed as a traveling exhibition by Gondwana Studios on the museum's website, the show spans half a billion years of Earth history and introduces visi…
Coroner Called To Workplace Forklift Incident In York County (DEVELOPING) Coroner Called To Workplace Forklift Incident In York County (DEVELOPING)
Coroner Called To Workplace Forklift Incident In York County (Developing) A workplace incident involving a forklift prompted a response from emergency crews and the York County Coroner's Office in Heidelberg Township on Tuesday, June 10. The coroner was called to the first block of Amy Way, near Gitts Run Road, at 12:19 p.m., according to county officials. Emergency dispatch records indicate the incident involved a forklift at a workplace. The circumstances surrounding the incident and the condition of the person involved have not been released. Additional details were not immediately available.
Support Swells After 11-Year-Old Chatham Boy Dies Support Swells After 11-Year-Old Chatham Boy Dies
Support Swells After 11-Year-Old Chatham Boy Dies Callum McGookin, an 11-year-old Chatham Township boy died suddenly, according to a GoFundMe set up to create a foundation in his memory. The fundraiser said McGookin died in an accident, though details have not been made available. The Morris County Prosecutor's Office said they were not handling the investigation. "Callum was known for his kindness, his love of adventure, and the joy he brought to everyone around him," Chatham Friends, which organized the fundraiser said. "His loss is deeply felt by all who knew him, and the community is coming together to support his family during th…
Bethel Police Set July 5 Car Show To Benefit The Scotty Fund Bethel Police Set July 5 Car Show To Benefit The Scotty Fund
Bethel Police Set July 5 Car Show To Benefit The Scotty Fund Bethel police have set the date for their fourth annual car show, a summer fundraiser that will bring live music, food, and a lineup of vehicles to the municipal center. Bethel CT Police Department announced on Facebook that the event is scheduled for Sunday, July 5, 2026, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Bethel Municipal Center. The department said the day will include “incredible cars,” food, and live music from Lost Rebel. Most importantly, the department said the show supports The Scotty Fund, with 100% of proceeds going to the organization. The Scotty Fund is a Bethel-based nonprofit that …
Beagle At Dulles Airport Busts Travelers Packing 13 Pounds Of Pork, 16 Pounds Of Produce: CBP Beagle At Dulles Airport Busts Travelers Packing 13 Pounds Of Pork, 16 Pounds Of Produce: CBP
Beagle At Dulles Airport Busts Travelers Packing 13 Pounds Of Pork, 16 Pounds Of Produce: CBP A 3-year-old beagle with a nose for trouble just scored another win at Dulles Airport in Virginia. Valen, a CBP agriculture detector dog and member of the agency's famed Beagle Brigade, alerted officers to a traveler's luggage at Washington Dulles International Airport in Sterling, leading to the discovery of more than 13 pounds of prohibited pork products and nearly 16 pounds of fruits and vegetables. Not exactly carry-on essentials. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists searched the baggage after Valen signaled something was off. Inside, they found a stash of pork product…
‘To Ensure She Was Dead’ Bethlehem Husband Stabbed Wife In Heart 10 Times: Prosecutors ‘To Ensure She Was Dead’ Bethlehem Husband Stabbed Wife In Heart 10 Times: Prosecutors
‘To Ensure She Was Dead’ Bethlehem Husband Stabbed Wife In Heart 10 Times: Prosecutors A Pennsylvania husband who admitted he slashed his wife's throat and stabbed her heart multiple times "to ensure she was dead" has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, authorities announced on Wednesday, June 10. James Christopher Frank, of Bethlehem Township, entered the guilty plea before Northampton County Judge Brian J. Panella in the killing of his wife, Deborah Glaser, Northampton County District Attorney Stephen G. Baratta said. The case stems from a welfare check at the couple's home on the 2100 block of 3rd Street in Bethlehem Township on March 11, 2025, according to prosecutors.…
Ex-NYPD Sergeant Stole $132K In Pay For Hours She Never Worked: DA Ex-NYPD Sergeant Stole $132K In Pay For Hours She Never Worked: DA
Ex-nypd Sergeant Stole $132K In Pay For Hours She Never Worked: DA A former NYPD sergeant has been indicted on charges that she fraudulently collected more than $132,000 in salary and overtime pay by claiming to work hundreds of hours she never actually worked, prosecutors announced.  Rayna Rampaul, 42, of Queens, who was formerly known as Rayna Madho, has been charged with second-degree grand larceny and four counts of first-degree falsifying business records, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced on Tuesday, June 9. According to the indictment, Rampaul allegedly stole approximately $132,366.85 in pay from the New York Police Departm…
Westville Dad Killed In Route 295 Crash, 27 Westville Dad Killed In Route 295 Crash, 27
Westville Dad Killed In Route 295 Crash, 27 Carlos Steven Romero-Guzman, a 27-year-old Westville man and father of three, was killed in a motorcycle crash on Route 295 in West Deptford on Monday, June 1. A graduate of Gateway Regional High School in 2017, Romero-Guzman loved the outdoors, including going hiking and riding his motorcycle, according to his obituary from the McCann-Healey Funeral Home website. "Steven's family and friends will forever remember him for his dark sense of humor, giving nature and always being there to help anyone in need," his obituary reads. At 12:46 p.m., troopers responded to Route 295 south after a Ca…
Hamden Man Caught Taking 'Upskirt' Shots Of Women As They Shopped At North Haven Store: Police Hamden Man Caught Taking 'Upskirt' Shots Of Women As They Shopped At North Haven Store: Police
Hamden Man Caught Taking 'Upskirt' Shots Of Women As They Shopped At North Haven Store: Police A Connecticut man is facing criminal charges after police said they found videos on his cellphone that appeared to show he was filming "upskirt" shots as they shopped at a store last month.  Jordan Stevens, 33, of Hamden, was charged with voyeurism with malice and second-degree breach of peace following an incident at the TJ Maxx on Universal Drive in North Haven, according to police. North Haven police were called to the store around 6:27 p.m. on May 31 after reports of a fight involving Stevens and a family shopping there. A man told officers he believed Stevens had been taking phot…
Man Airlifted After Burned In Fire In Warren County: Police Man Airlifted After Burned In Fire In Warren County: Police
Man Airlifted After Burned In Fire In Warren County: Police A 42-year-old Washington Borough man was airlifted to a hospital after sustaining burn injuries in a fire on Monday, June 8, authorities said. At 1:36 p.m. officers responded to 45 E. Washington Ave. for a report of a man whose clothing was on fire due to a blaze inside the structure, Washington Township police said. The man had been inside the apartment when the fire began and sustained burn injuries, police said. He was treated at the scene by emergency medical personnel before being airlifted to a nearby hospital for further treatment, police said. Firefighters worked to bring the …
Dog Starts Fire That Kills Family Pets, Seriously Damages Enfield Home Dog Starts Fire That Kills Family Pets, Seriously Damages Enfield Home
Dog Starts Fire That Kills Family Pets, Seriously Damages Enfield Home A family's dog jumping near an oven sparked a fire that cost a family their pets and two high school students their belongings, authorities said.  The fire was reported on Friday, June 6, on Prior Road in Enfield. Fire officials said a dog was trying to get something on the stove and accidentally nudged a knob that turned on a burner shortly before 8 p.m.  That sparked the blaze. Enfield firefighters rushed to the area to contain it. The family and one cat escaped without injury, but the family's other animals were killed in the fire. Many of their belongings were also destroy…
Former Child Actor Says He Was Sexually Assaulted By Sean 'Diddy' Combs Former Child Actor Says He Was Sexually Assaulted By Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Former Child Actor Says He Was Sexually Assaulted By Sean 'Diddy' Combs A new civil complaint is adding to the legal pressure surrounding one of hip-hop’s most famous names. A former child actor filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court accusing Sean "Diddy" Combs of sexually assaulting him when he was a minor, according to multiple reports. The plaintiff, identified anonymously as John Doe, alleges the incident happened at a Hollywood Hills networking party in May 2007, according to KTLA-TV. The suit says the plaintiff had been working as a child actor since 2004 and had attended the event via an invitation from his talent representatives. Accordi…
Mom Of 2 Killed Using Car Wash Vacuum In Lebanon; Cause Of Death Revealed Mom Of 2 Killed Using Car Wash Vacuum In Lebanon; Cause Of Death Revealed
Mom Of 2 Killed Using Car Wash Vacuum In Lebanon; Cause Of Death Revealed The cause of death has been revealed for a mother of two who died after a sudden emergency involving a vacuum cleaner at a car wash in Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Wednesday, June 10. Gladys Lopez Echevarria, 26, was killed in a bizarre incident at Carriage House Car Wash on the 100 block of Bowman Street at approximately 7:38 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, according to Lebanon City Police. Officers responded to a medical assist call and found EMS already providing care at the scene, police said. Lopez Echevarria was taken to a local hospital, where she later died. As part of the inv…
Amyra Green, 12, Still Missing Nearly A Week After Disappearing In Temple Hills Amyra Green, 12, Still Missing Nearly A Week After Disappearing In Temple Hills
Amyra Green, 12, Still Missing Nearly A Week After Disappearing In Temple Hills Nearly a week after she disappeared, 12-year-old Amyra Green remains missing, and Prince George's County police are asking the public not to stop looking. Green was last seen at approximately 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 4, in the 4500 block of Dallas Place in Temple Hills, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Six days later, investigators are still searching. After initially issuing a missing-child alert on Tuesday, June 9, police returned to social media on Wednesday morning with a more urgent message: "STILL MISSING." "Please help us locate 12-year-old Amyra Green by…
VIDEO: Nassau County Man ID'd In 51-Year-Old Florida Cold Case; Suspects Sought, Sheriff Says VIDEO: Nassau County Man ID'd In 51-Year-Old Florida Cold Case; Suspects Sought, Sheriff Says
Video: Nassau County Man ID'd In 51-Year-Old Florida Cold Case; Suspects Sought, Sheriff Says A young man found dead in a Florida field more than five decades ago has finally been identified, but investigators are still searching for his family, friends, and killer. Robert Russell Freese, originally from Nassau County, New York, was identified as the victim in a 1975 homicide after Broward Sheriff's Office cold case detectives used modern forensic technology to solve a mystery that had remained unsolved for 51 years, authorities announced on Wednesday, June 10. Freese's body was discovered on Sunday, June 1, 1975, in a desolate area near what is now Northwest 44th Street and North U…
Plainfield High-Speed Crash Kills Young Bartender: Reports Plainfield High-Speed Crash Kills Young Bartender: Reports
Plainfield High-Speed Crash Kills Young Bartender: Reports A young New Jersey bartender was killed in a late-night crash over the weekend, according to published reports and loved ones. Amaya Tillman was identified by family and friends on Facebook as the female passenger who died when a vehicle struck a tree near Woodland Avenue and Rahway Road in Plainfield, allegedly at a high rate of speed at approximately 12:35 a.m. Sunday, June 7, as reported by TAPInto. One man was taken from the scene on a stretcher, the outlet says. More than $24,000 has been raised through a GoFundMe campaign to help Tillman's family with funeral expenses as of press…
Mom Of 4, Including Infant, Beaten To Death With Bricks Behind Philadelphia Home: Police Mom Of 4, Including Infant, Beaten To Death With Bricks Behind Philadelphia Home: Police
Mom Of 4, Including Infant, Beaten To Death With Bricks Behind Philadelphia Home: Police A Pennsylvania mother of four, including an 11-month-old baby, was found beaten to death behind her home. Police are searching for answers. A woman was beaten to death with bricks behind her Philadelphia home early Sunday morning, police said. Keisha Furlow, 45, was found with severe facial injuries in a rear alley along the 2700 block of North Opal Street at approximately 6:15 a.m. on Sunday, June 7, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. Officers responding to a "hospital case" call found Furlow lying on the ground in the alleyway suffering from severe lacerations to her face, …
Sailor Who Killed Missing Navy Cook Angelina Resendiz Learns Fate In Virginia Case: NCIS Sailor Who Killed Missing Navy Cook Angelina Resendiz Learns Fate In Virginia Case: NCIS
Sailor Who Killed Missing Navy Cook Angelina Resendiz Learns Fate In Virginia Case: NCIS The search for 21-year-old Navy sailor Angelina Resendiz started with fear, family pleas, and a missing person alert at Naval Station Norfolk. It ended with another sailor going to federal prison for 44 years. Petty Officer Jermiah Copeland, who was previously assigned to the USS James E. Williams, was sentenced Tuesday, June 9, at a general court-martial after pleading guilty to unpremeditated murder and related charges connected to Resendiz's death, according to the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). Copeland will also receive a dishonorable discharge, forfeit all pay and allow…
CyberTip Leads To Grok AI-Generated Child Porn: Bucks County DA CyberTip Leads To Grok AI-Generated Child Porn: Bucks County DA
CyberTip Leads To Grok Ai-generated Child Porn: Bucks County DA A Pennsylvania man is accused of using artificial intelligence software to create child sexual abuse material, prosecutors announced on Wednesday, June 10. Harry Tiffany IV, 66, of New Britain Borough, was charged after investigators traced dozens of AI-generated child pornography files to his Grok account and electronic devices, according to Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan. The investigation began on May 20 after the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children forwarded seven CyberTips received from X.AI LLC, authorities said. The reports flagged 37 unique image files that…
DWI Driver Possessed Drugs: Lakewood PD DWI Driver Possessed Drugs: Lakewood PD
DWI Driver Possessed Drugs: Lakewood PD A 61-year-old Toms River man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated and drug possession in Lakewood, authorities announced Tuesday, June 9. On Saturday, June 6, officers conducted a traffic stop and determined the driver, Robert Gadson, was impaired and placed him under arrest, Lakewood police said.  A search conducted as part of the investigation resulted in the seizure of marijuana, cash, and items commonly associated with the distribution of controlled dangerous substances, police said. Gadson was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, …
US Navy Employee Critically Injured In Florida Shark Attack Caught On Video: New Update US Navy Employee Critically Injured In Florida Shark Attack Caught On Video: New Update
US Navy Employee Critically Injured In Florida Shark Attack Caught On Video: New Update A US Navy civilian employee remains in critical condition after a shark attack at Naval Support Activity Panama City in Florida, according to multiple reports. The man, who has not been publicly identified, is in his late 20s and has worked for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division, for four years, People reported (https://people.com/shark-attack-navy-worker-critical-condition-florida-11994626). The attack happened around 11:45 a.m. on Monday, June 8, near the base’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation Marina in St. Andrews Bay. The victim had been snorkeling with a colleague …
911 Call Leads To Human Remains In Hanover Woods (DEVELOPING) 911 Call Leads To Human Remains In Hanover Woods (DEVELOPING)
911 Call Leads To Human Remains In Hanover Woods (Developing) Human remains were found in the Pennsylvania woods, prompting a multi-agency investigation, authorities announced on Wednesday, June 10. Police were dispatched to the 700 block of Old Ridge Road in Penn Township at 7:24 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, after York County 911 received a report of human remains being discovered in a wooded area, according to Penn Township Police. Officers from the Penn Township Police Department responded to the scene along with Hanover Borough Police, the York County Forensic Team, and the York County Coroner's Office. Authorities have not released any information a…