'FAFO': Belleville Mayor Celebrates Charge Filed Against Man Who Shared His Address Online 'FAFO': Belleville Mayor Celebrates Charge Filed Against Man Who Shared His Address Online
'Fafo': Belleville Mayor Celebrates Charge Filed Against Man Who Shared His Address Online A New Jersey mayor has filed harassment charges against a person who he says has repeatedly attacked him online. Belleville Mayor Michael Melham appears to have filed a harassment complaint earlier this month, the NJ Courts site shows. The man posted a photograph of the mayor's house and published his home address, and then digitally altered his property to resemble an ICE detention facility, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  The mayor says he is no stranger to physical and verbal attacks, having previously reported them to the police or worked with private security, and ce…
‘Just Took A Sip’: East Hampton Driver With Vodka Bottle Convicted Of DWI, Prosecutor Say ‘Just Took A Sip’: East Hampton Driver With Vodka Bottle Convicted Of DWI, Prosecutor Say
‘Just Took A Sip’: East Hampton Driver With Vodka Bottle Convicted Of DWI, Prosecutor Say A Long Island man caught driving drunk with a bottle of vodka at his feet was convicted of DWI, authorities announced Wednesday, March 18. Simon Bolivar Cruceta, a 62-year-old East Hampton man, faces a maximum of four years in prison following the guilty verdict, which the jury reached on Monday, March 16, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office. “Drunk driving is not a victimless crime,” District Attorney Ray Tierney said. “It is a decision that puts every person on the road and sidewalks at serious risk of injury or death.” An East Hampton cop pulled Cruceta over for i…
Employee Confronts Man Kicking In Church Door During Preschool Class In Suffolk County: Police Employee Confronts Man Kicking In Church Door During Preschool Class In Suffolk County: Police
Employee Confronts Man Kicking In Church Door During Preschool Class In Suffolk County: Police A man tried to break into a church while young children were inside for class, police announced on Tuesday, March 17. Daniel Fanuele, 30, of Riverhead, was arrested after attempting to kick down the door of the Presbyterian Church of the Moriches in Center Moriches at 12:50 p.m., according to Suffolk County Police. The church, located on Main Street, houses Gentle Hearts Preschool, where classes were underway at the time. An employee confronted Fanuele as he tried to force entry, prompting him to flee on foot, police said. As a precaution, 19 students and two staff members sheltered in pla…
Gunman In Sports Car Opens Fire Across PG County Highways In Late-Night Rampage, Police Say Gunman In Sports Car Opens Fire Across PG County Highways In Late-Night Rampage, Police Say
Gunman In Sports Car Opens Fire Across PG County Highways In Late-Night Rampage, Police Say A gunman in a speeding sports car is being hunted after a string of late-night shootings lit up major highways across Maryland. The chaos unfolded in Prince George’s County, where Maryland State Police say three separate shootings — all within hours — are now believed to be connected. It started around 10:35 p.m. Monday on Route 5 at Allentown Road. Then, just minutes later, more gunfire — this time on the ramp from northbound Route 5 to I-495/I-95. Hours passed, but it didn’t stop. Around 1:30 a.m., on Tuesday morning, shots were fired again — on the Beltway near Ardwick Ardmore Road. …
Large Fire In North Bergen (DEVELOPING) Large Fire In North Bergen (DEVELOPING)
Large Fire In North Bergen (Developing) Firefighters in North Bergen are battling a multi-alarm structure fire Tuesday morning, March 17, authorities said. Tonnelle Avenue is closed between 51st Street and 69th Street as emergency crews are actively on scene, North Bergen police said. Residents are asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes. Expect delays and increased traffic in surrounding streets, police said. "We appreciate your cooperation as first responders work to ensure everyone’s safety," police said. At 1:30 p.m., North Bergen police announced northbound lane had been opened, while southbound lanes remain close…
Arlington Fugitive Shot By Trooper In Delaware After Threatening To Blow Up Camper: DSP Arlington Fugitive Shot By Trooper In Delaware After Threatening To Blow Up Camper: DSP
Arlington Fugitive Shot By Trooper In Delaware After Threatening To Blow Up Camper: DSP A fugitive wanted for terroristic threats in Virginia was shot by a Delaware state trooper after barricading himself inside a camper and threatening to detonate gunpowder during a tense standoff with police, authorities said Thursday, March 12. Jeffrey Mitchem, wanted in Arlington on a felony, was the victim of an officer-involved shooting in Greenwood after he barricaded himself in a camper on Wednesday afternoon, March 11, Delaware State Police said. At around 1:30 p.m. on March 11, several agencies sought to execute a search warrant to apprehend the 60-year-old after he allegedly made th…
All Clear At Reagan National After Suspicious Package Forces Concourse Evacuation (UPDATED) All Clear At Reagan National After Suspicious Package Forces Concourse Evacuation (UPDATED)
All Clear At Reagan National After Suspicious Package Forces Concourse Evacuation (Updated) The security scare that briefly disrupted operations at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Thursday morning is over. Airport officials said the suspicious package that triggered an evacuation in Concourse D was cleared around 10:20 a.m. on Thursday, March 12, after being examined by the Arlington County Fire Department. Passengers are now being allowed back into the area as airport operations return to normal. Travelers were advised to check their gate assignments and flight times with their airline, as schedules may have shifted during the investigation. The incident began around …
‘I Hope You Brought Popcorn’: Harford Sheriff Taunts Activists After ‘We’re Watching’ Postcard ‘I Hope You Brought Popcorn’: Harford Sheriff Taunts Activists After ‘We’re Watching’ Postcard
‘I Hope You Brought Popcorn’: Harford Sheriff Taunts Activists After ‘We’re Watching’ Postcard Someone in Harford County wanted Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler to know they’re watching him. So he decided to respond — publicly. In a video posted by the Harford County Sheriff’s Office, Gahler held up what he described as a rather unconventional piece of mail: a postcard apparently written on the back of a box warning that activists are keeping tabs on him over Maryland’s recent decision to ban local participation in the federal 287(g) immigration enforcement program. "Much like you at home, every day here, we get mail at the office,” Gahler said in the video. “And just the other day I …
Mom, Kids Forced Out Of Car During Newark Carjacking, Suspect Arrested: Cops Mom, Kids Forced Out Of Car During Newark Carjacking, Suspect Arrested: Cops
Mom, Kids Forced Out Of Car During Newark Carjacking, Suspect Arrested: Cops A 28-year-old Newark man was arrested and charged with carjacking a woman in front of her children, authorities announced Wednesday, March 11. At 7:38 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, police responded to the 100 block of Bloomfield Avenue after a man left a woman and her two children inside a parked vehicle and entered a store to make a purchase, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. said. Pedro Salazar entered the vehicle’s front driver’s side door and demanded that the woman, who was sitting in the front passenger side of the vehicle, exit, or he would drive off with the two chi…
Rabid Raccoon Found Near Homes Prompts Warning For Granby Neighborhood Rabid Raccoon Found Near Homes Prompts Warning For Granby Neighborhood
Rabid Raccoon Found Near Homes Prompts Warning For Granby Neighborhood A rabid raccoon found near homes has prompted a warning for residents in a Connecticut neighborhood. Granby police issued the alert after the animal tested positive for rabies near Fawn Drive. Officers were dispatched to the neighborhood on Monday, March 9, to reports that a raccoon appeared ill, according to a public service announcement. Police said the raccoon was euthanized for testing, which confirmed the disease.  "This notice is simply to make residents aware and encourage everyone to use caution," the announcement said. Police noted that daytime raccoon sightings are not …
Earthquake Shakes Parts Of Westchester County, USGS Says Earthquake Shakes Parts Of Westchester County, USGS Says
Earthquake Shakes Parts Of Westchester County, USGS Says A small earthquake was reported in Westchester County, NY, on Tuesday morning, according to the US Geological Survey. The magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck at approximately 10:18 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, with its epicenter located just west of Sleepy Hollow, the USGS said. According to the agency, the quake occurred at a depth of about 7.4 kilometers beneath the surface. USGS data shows the epicenter was located about 0.5 miles west of Sleepy Hollow and 0.7 miles northwest of Tarrytown. The quake was also located about 3.8 miles north-northwest of Greenburgh and 4.8 miles north of Dobbs Fe…
Suspected Rabid Coyote Attacks 3 People, 2 Dogs In Eastchester, Bronxville, Killed (UPDATE) Suspected Rabid Coyote Attacks 3 People, 2 Dogs In Eastchester, Bronxville, Killed (UPDATE)
Suspected Rabid Coyote Attacks 3 People, 2 Dogs In Eastchester, Bronxville, Killed (Update) A suspected rabid coyote that attacked several people and pets in Westchester County has been killed, officials said. The Westchester County Department of Health issued a rabies alert Monday afternoon, March 9, after the animal reportedly attacked two dogs and three people earlier in the day in the Eastchester and Bronxville area.  The incidents occurred near Siwanoy Country Club and Twin Lakes Park, according to county officials. Eastchester Police believe the coyote responsible for the attacks has been killed, the alert said.  The announcement came hours after authorities warn…