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ICE's Roxbury Warehouse Was Supposed To Hold Thousands — Now It May Never Open: Report ICE's Roxbury Warehouse Was Supposed To Hold Thousands — Now It May Never Open: Report
ICE's Roxbury Warehouse Was Supposed To Hold Thousands — Now It May Never Open: Report A controversial plan to convert a warehouse in Roxbury into an immigration detention center appears to be dead after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security reportedly decided not to move forward with the project, the New York Times exclusively reported on Thursday, June 18. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is planning to shed seven of the 11 warehouses it purchased for approximately $1 billion as part of President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement strategy, either by selling them or transferring them to other federal agencies, the outlet said. Among the facilities reportedly being…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Pregnant Woman Shoots Bystander, Crashes Into Hotel Before Killing Herself: DA Pregnant Woman Shoots Bystander, Crashes Into Hotel Before Killing Herself: DA
Pregnant Woman Shoots Bystander, Crashes Into Hotel Before Killing Herself: DA An 8-month-pregnant woman opened fire outside a Massachusetts hotel, wounded an innocent bystander, crashed her vehicle into the building, and then took her own life during a violent early morning incident, according to police. The violence unfolded around 12:55 a.m. Thursday, June 18, at the Sturbridge Plaza Hotel on Haynes Street in Sturbridge, prompting a large response from local and state police. Investigators believe the woman went to the hotel looking for two people she knew, Worcester District Attorney Joseph Early said. She fired shots from outside the building, striking a bystande…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
11 Undocumented Migrants Among 15 Charged In $1.4M Mass SNAP, Health Benefits Fraud Case: Feds 11 Undocumented Migrants Among 15 Charged In $1.4M Mass SNAP, Health Benefits Fraud Case: Feds
11 Undocumented Migrants Among 15 Charged In $1.4M Mass SNAP, Health Benefits Fraud Case: Feds A federal investigation uncovered a massive benefits fraud scheme that allegedly drained more than $1.4 million from taxpayer-funded programs in Massachusetts. The charges were announced Thursday, June 18, after a Homeland Security Investigations probe led to indictments against 15 suspects, including 11 people living in the country illegally and four U.S. citizens. According to the Department of Justice, the scheme involved Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, MassHealth benefits, disability payments, unemployment benefits, and other public assistance programs. Feder…

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by Josh Lanier
Sports
Northeast Baseball Team Cancels Pride Game After Players Refuse To Wear Rainbows Northeast Baseball Team Cancels Pride Game After Players Refuse To Wear Rainbows
Northeast Baseball Team Cancels Pride Game After Players Refuse To Wear Rainbows An independent baseball team in eastern Pennsylvania forfeited a game after several players refused to wear rainbow jerseys for an LGBTQ+ Pride Night. The York Revolution announced that it would not play its scheduled home game against Southern Maryland Blue Crabs on Thursday, June 18. The teams play in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, which isn't affiliated with MLB clubs. A free community Pride event will still be held at WellSpan Park in York from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Game tickets will be treated like a rainout and can be exchanged for any remaining 2026 r…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Man Killed In Double Stabbing: Middlesex County Prosecutor Man Killed In Double Stabbing: Middlesex County Prosecutor
Man Killed In Double Stabbing: Middlesex County Prosecutor A man was killed and a woman is in critical condition after both were found stabbed in South River Thursday morning, June 18. At 10:01 a.m., officers responded to a 911 call of a disturbance on Kamm Avenue and a woman and unresponsive man with multiple stab wounds, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and South River Police Chief Mark Tinitigan said. The man was pronounced dead at the scene while the woman was transported to a hospital in critical condition, authorities said.  The investigation is active and continuing but there is no threat to the public, authorities said…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Brick Man Sold Cocaine That Led To Deadly OD: Prosecutor Brick Man Sold Cocaine That Led To Deadly OD: Prosecutor
Brick Man Sold Cocaine That Led To Deadly OD: Prosecutor A 31-year-old Brick Township man was arrested and charged with selling cocaine that led to a fatal overdose, authorities announced Thursday, June 18. At 9:10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 26, Brick Township police responded to a residence and found a 27-year-old woman dead from a drug overdose, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said.  An investigation determined Roderick Seward had sold the woman cocaine, which caused her death, Billhimer said. Seward is charged with strict liability drug induced death, distribution of cocaine and possession of cocaine, Billhimer said.

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by Sam Barron
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ICE Agent Rammed By Victim Of Mistaken Identity, Real Suspect Self-Deported In March ICE Agent Rammed By Victim Of Mistaken Identity, Real Suspect Self-Deported In March
ICE Agent Rammed By Victim Of Mistaken Identity, Real Suspect Self-Deported In March A 39-year-old man who ICE agents had apparently mistaken for another man who had already fled the country is facing federal charges, according to federal officials. Eduardo Cruz Garcia, of Barnegat, was charged by criminal complaint with assaulting a federal officer while the officer was performing official duties and inflicting bodily injury in connection to the Monday, June 15 incident on Route 72 in Manahawkin, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Cruz Garcia appeared before a federal magistrate judge in Trenton on Wednesday, June 17 and was ordered detained. Agents wearing vests mar…

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by Sam Barron & Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
NJ Police Sergeant Dies In Sleep, Leaving Family, Colleagues Heartbroken NJ Police Sergeant Dies In Sleep, Leaving Family, Colleagues Heartbroken
NJ Police Sergeant Dies In Sleep, Leaving Family, Colleagues Heartbroken The sudden death of an Englewood police sergeant has left his family, fellow officers, and the community mourning the loss of a man described as a dedicated officer, trusted friend, and devoted father. Sgt. Matthew DePetro died in his sleep following a medical event, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched by Englewood PBA Local 216. DePetro was a longtime member of the Englewood Police Department whose death came as a shock to colleagues and loved ones, organizers said. The campaign says DePetro took great pride in serving the community but was most devoted to his family. Organizer…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Teen Charged In Deadly Bridgewater Crash: Prosecutor Teen Charged In Deadly Bridgewater Crash: Prosecutor
Teen Charged In Deadly Bridgewater Crash: Prosecutor A 19-year-old Bridgewater resident has been in charged following a fatal car crash in the township, authorities announced Wednesday, June 17. At 9:41 p.m., officers responded to Finderne Avenue near Van Veghten Drive and saw a two-car crash between a Honda and a Kia, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Acting Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay and Bridgewater Township Chief of Police John Mitzak said. The Honda, driven by Dylan Baez, was travelling north when it crossed over the centerline into the southbound lane striking the Kia …

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by Sam Barron
Business
Popular Food Sold At Aldi Recalled Over Undeclared Allergen: What To Know Popular Food Sold At Aldi Recalled Over Undeclared Allergen: What To Know
Popular Food Sold At Aldi Recalled Over Undeclared Allergen: What To Know More than 500,000 packages of macaroni and cheese sold at Aldi supermarkets nationwide are being recalled because they may contain an undeclared allergen. BEF Foods Inc. issued the voluntary recall for about 525,645 packages of its Park St. Deli Macaroni & Cheese, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The action expands on a previous recall issued in March. The FDA said that the macaroni and cheese may contain soy lecithin that was not listed on the packaging. People with soy allergies or sensitivities could face adverse reactions if they consume the re…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
JetBlue Scaling Back At Newark, NYC Airports Amid Cost-Cutting Push: Report JetBlue Scaling Back At Newark, NYC Airports Amid Cost-Cutting Push: Report
JetBlue Scaling Back At Newark, NYC Airports Amid Cost-Cutting Push: Report JetBlue Airways is downsizing its presence in the greater New York City area amid years of economic turbulence and the recent surge in fuel prices from the US-Israeli war with Iran. The airline will close its flight attendant base at Newark Liberty International Airport, along with tech operations bases at Newark and LaGuardia Airport, JetBlue told CNBC on Wednesday, June 17. The closures are expected to happen in the fall. JetBlue said that no employees will lose their jobs, and staff will be able to bid or transfer to other bases. The airline also confirmed that it will make "targete…

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by Chris Spiker
Schools
AI Porn Of 60+ Classmates Sparks Federal Lawsuit Against PreK-12 School, Tech Firms AI Porn Of 60+ Classmates Sparks Federal Lawsuit Against PreK-12 School, Tech Firms
AI Porn Of 60+ Classmates Sparks Federal Lawsuit Against PreK-12 School, Tech Firms A federal lawsuit filed over a shocking AI child pornography scandal at Lancaster Country Day School accuses administrators of ignoring warnings, allowing the abuse to spread, and obstructing investigators, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, June 18. More than a dozen victims and their parents are suing the private school, two former students, their parents, and multiple artificial intelligence companies in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The complaint alleges two male students created approximately 350 sexually explicit “deepfake” images of at least 59 …

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by Jillian Pikora