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Washington, D.C. — Federal law enforcement officers will patrol the streets of the nation’s capital for the next seven days, the White House announced Thursday, in an effort to combat rising violent crime and ensure public safety.
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MAHWAH, NJ — A woman accused of fleeing the scene of a Bergen County hotel stabbing was arrested in Florida more than two months after the alleged crime, according to authorities. Yorhelys Montilla was taken into custody on July 7 at a Florida hotel room, following a coordinated law enforcement effort.
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FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ — July 3, 2025 — a Bergen County woman has been indicted for obstruction of justice in connection with a multi-million dollar real estate investment fraud scheme that has already triggered more than a dozen lawsuits, federal officials announced.
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Elmwood Park, NJ – Authorities are actively investigating a bank robbery that occurred Thursday morning, July 3, 2025, at the Wells Fargo Bank located at the corner of Broadway and Elizabeth Avenue in Elmwood Park.
Continue reading Armed Bank Robbery at Wells Fargo in Elmwood Park Sparks Multi-Agency Manhunt
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Allendale NJ, former FBI Director James Comey was interviewed by the U.S. Secret Service after sharing — and later deleting — an Instagram post that sparked accusations from conservatives of inciting violence against President Donald Trump.
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Mahwah NJ, a former NYPD sergeant turned private investigator from Mahwah has been sentenced to prison for helping representatives of the Chinese government stalk and intimidate a family living in the United States, according to federal prosecutors.
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East Rutherford NJ, authorities are investigating a bank robbery that took place Wednesday afternoon in East Rutherford, NJ, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.
Continue reading FBI, Police Investigating Bank Robbery in East Rutherford
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Edison NJ, a federal grand jury in the District of New Jersey returned a two-count indictment against a New Jersey man for falsely stating on an application for naturalization that he had never been associated with a terrorist organization, U.S. Attorney John Giordano announced.
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Paramus NJ, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is informing the public of recent nationwide incidents targeting Tesla electric vehicles (EV), dealerships, storage lots, and charging stations. Since January 2025, incidents targeting Tesla EVs have occurred in at least nine states. These incidents have involved arson, gunfire, and vandalism, including graffiti expressing grievances against those the perpetrators perceive to be racists, fascists, or political opponents. These criminal actions appear to have been conducted by lone offenders, and all known incidents occurred at night.
Continue reading FBI : Nationwide Incidents Targeting Tesla Electric Vehicles
🚨 Don’t fall for this latest E-ZPass scam! 🚨
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Ridgewood NJ, the FBI has issued a new warning about a widespread text message scam targeting E-ZPass and EZDriveMa users. Scammers are sending fake texts claiming that you owe unpaid tolls and must pay immediately—but don’t click that link!
Continue reading FBI Warns of E-ZPass Text Scam: How to Protect Yourself
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Budd Lake NJ, a Morris County man today admitted to having concealed his efforts to provide material support and resources to ISIS, U.S. Attorney John Giordano, Sue Bai, Head of the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Security Division, and FBI-Newark Acting Special Agent in Charge Terence G. Reilly announced.
Continue reading Budd Lake Man Admits Material Support To Terror Organization ISIS
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Washington DC, Elon Musk’s attempt to streamline the federal workforce got a bust from some new allies —not from the courts or watchdog groups, but from Senate-confirmed Cabinet secretaries and agency heads who are asserting their authority over staffing decisions.
Continue reading Cabinet Secretaries Take Lead on Elon Musk’s Federal Workforce Overhaul
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 53-year-old RAYMOND M. CAREY of Hasbrouck Heights, on charges stemming from an attempted murder involving a crossbow in Saddle Brook, NJ. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Saddle Brook Police Department under the direction of Chief John Zotollo.
Continue reading Manhunt Tracks Down Saddle Brook Bird Store Crossbow Attacker
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Washington DC, a recent USA Today headline has sparked controversy over the politicization of the U.S. Justice Department. The article argues that President Donald Trump disrupted efforts—established after Watergate—to keep the DOJ free from presidential interference. But is that a fair assessment?
Continue reading Media Bias? Examining Political Influence in the Justice System
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Montvale NJ, as sightings of unexplained drones over New Jersey continue to spark curiosity and concern, President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to release a detailed report shortly after his inauguration on January 20. Speaking at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Trump promised the report “about one day” into his administration, citing the public’s demand for answers regarding the mysterious aerial activity.
Continue reading President-elect Donald Trump Vows Report on Mysterious Drone Activity in New Jersey
