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Body Recovered From Lake Hopatcong Body Recovered From Lake Hopatcong Body Recovered From Lake Hopatcong
Body Recovered From Lake Hopatcong New Jersey State Police divers recovered the body of an 80-year-old man from Lake Hopatcong following a boating accident earlier this week, authorities said. Edward Sikora, 80, of Upper Saddle River, was reported missing Monday, July 24, when his boat drifted into a dock on Thompson Lane in Hopatcong, according to New Jersey State Police Sgt. Philip Curry. Searchers looked Monday in Henderson Cove, but ultimately found his body under the surface of the water on Tuesday, Curry said. The official cause of death is pending autopsy and the case remains under investigation.
Live Birds Seized From Passenger Coming From Dubai Into Dulles In VA Live Birds Seized From Passenger Coming From Dubai Into Dulles In VA Live Birds Seized From Passenger Coming From Dubai Into Dulles In VA
Live Birds Seized From Passenger Coming From Dubai Into Dulles In VA US Customs and Border Protection seized two live birds from a woman arriving on a flight from Dubai to Dulles International Airport earlier this month, officials said. The UAE passenger had been keeping the birds inside an open cardboard box inside a plastic bag on July 16, UCBP said. The woman failed to notify airline gate attendants that she was carrying the birds onto the flight. CBP agriculture specialists met the flight as it arrived, secured the birds in a filtered crate, and took the birds to CBP’s agriculture quarantine inspections lab. Agriculture specialists also referred the wom…
Man Shoots Mom, Turns Gun On Self In Fairfax County (DEVELOPING) Man Shoots Mom, Turns Gun On Self In Fairfax County (DEVELOPING) Man Shoots Mom, Turns Gun On Self In Fairfax County (DEVELOPING)
Man Shoots Mom, Turns Gun On Self In Fairfax County (Developing) Police were at the scene of what appeared to be an attempted murder-suicide in Fairfax County Thursday, July 27. A man shot his mom and then shot himself at an apartment on the 6000 block of Arlington Boulevard in Seven Corners, around 5:15 p.m., police said. Both were taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. No apparent threat to the community. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Severe Weather Watch Issued As Thunderstorms Threaten Region, More Sweltering Heat Ahead Severe Weather Watch Issued As Thunderstorms Threaten Region, More Sweltering Heat Ahead Severe Weather Watch Issued As Thunderstorms Threaten Region, More Sweltering Heat Ahead
Severe Weather Watch Issued As Thunderstorms Threaten Region, More Sweltering Heat Ahead A severe weather watch was issued by the National Weather Service across much of the region Thursday, July 27. As temps hovered around 95 degrees, thunderstorms were taking aim across parts of Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia. Thunderstorms were expected in the afternoon, with showers likely in the evening and overnight. Temps were expected to surge through Saturday, July 29. Temps are expected to surge on Friday.AccuWeather Heat map AccuWeatherAccuWeather Friday, July 28 will be sunny with a high near 95, but could feel as hot as 103, the NWS says. Saturday will h…
Police ID Motorcyclists Killed In Route 18 Crash Police ID Motorcyclists Killed In Route 18 Crash Police ID Motorcyclists Killed In Route 18 Crash
Police ID Motorcyclists Killed In Route 18 Crash The two motorcyclists who were killed in a multi-vehicle crash Monday night, July 24 in Marlboro have been identified by the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office. Kashon Cross, 18, of Hazlet and Gregory K. Tutt Jr, 22, of Keansburg were killed in a collision with three other vehicles, the prosecutor's office said. ALSO SEE: Community rallies to support the family of Kashon Cross. A 2019 Hyundai Tucson, 2017 Subaru Impreza, 2008 Mercedes-Benz 550, along with a 2005 Suzuki GSX and a 2001 Yamaha YZF motorcycle collided on Route 18 north near County Road 520 in Marlboro, Mon…
So Corny They're Good: This VA Sheriff's Department Does Press Releases Right So Corny They're Good: This VA Sheriff's Department Does Press Releases Right So Corny They're Good: This VA Sheriff's Department Does Press Releases Right
So Corny They're Good: This VA Sheriff's Department Does Press Releases Right News writing should be accurate.  If it's entertaining, all the better. The Stafford County Sheriff's Department nails both. Just read the release penned Thursday, July 26, about a Walmart thief who swiped seafood.  They call it, "Salty Shellfish Swindler Spotted." "We aren’t fishing for compliments on this release, but it might leave you crab-solutely hungry. One suspect seas food and steals food in a not so well-done surf and grab." Salty Shellfish Swindler Spotted: We aren’t fishing for compliments on this release, but it might leave you... Posted by Office of Stafford County Sh…
Evicted Shed Squatter Assaults 'Landlord' With Knife: Stafford Sheriff Evicted Shed Squatter Assaults 'Landlord' With Knife: Stafford Sheriff Evicted Shed Squatter Assaults 'Landlord' With Knife: Stafford Sheriff
Evicted Shed Squatter Assaults 'Landlord' With Knife: Stafford Sheriff A 20-year-old woman who assaulted a man with a knife after he kicked her out of a shed she had been living in on his Stafford County property is in police custody, authorities said. Stephanie Lemus Perez, of Spotsylvania County, was found at a Sunoco station in Fredericksburg with drugs that she said she found at Taco Bell, and remanded to the Rappahannock Regional Jail, Stafford County Sheriff David Decatur said. Trouble began when Perez and another person were given the boot from the shed they'd been staying in on Truslow Road earlier this week, Decatur said. The following day, Perez and…
Pedestrian Killed In Rt. 50 Crash (UPDATE) Pedestrian Killed In Rt. 50 Crash (UPDATE) Pedestrian Killed In Rt. 50 Crash (UPDATE)
Pedestrian Killed In Rt. 50 Crash (Update) A pedestrian was fatally struck by a car early Thursday, July 27 in Loudoun County. The crash happened around 5:45 a.m. near John Mosby Highway (Rt. 50) and Pleasant Valley Road in Chantilly, the sheriff's office said. A man was pronounced deceased on the scene, and the driver of the striking vehicle remained on the scene. The crash remains under investigation. The name of the pedestrian was not being released, pending next of kin notification. Additional information will be provided as appropriate. The Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate the crash. …
Baker Killed In Northern VA Crash Had Profound Impact On Community Baker Killed In Northern VA Crash Had Profound Impact On Community Baker Killed In Northern VA Crash Had Profound Impact On Community
Baker Killed In Northern VA Crash Had Profound Impact On Community The sudden death of a Northern Virginia baker has devasted his community. Pablo Teodoro III, who owned Great Harvest Bread Company in Old Town Warrenton, died in a crash on Wednesday, July 19. In addition to a GoFundMe that had raised more than $27,000 as of Thursday, July 27, the community turned out to a candlelit vigil and left loving notes on the shop doors. We will get through this as a community. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all of the support. The love from the community is truly amazing and is the first step in our healing. Posted by Great Harvest Bread Co. of Warrenton…
Serious Crash Shuts Route 55 In Vineland (DEVELOPING) Serious Crash Shuts Route 55 In Vineland (DEVELOPING) Serious Crash Shuts Route 55 In Vineland (DEVELOPING)
Serious Crash Shuts Route 55 In Vineland (Developing) A serious crash closed Route 55 in Vineland Wednesday evening, July 26. UPDATE: Police identified the 27-year-old driver killed in the crash. The crash occurred on the southbound side of the highway around 6:40 p.m. All lanes were closed. This is a developing story. Check back for details.
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