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Missing Lyndhurst TikTok Influencer Bill Hooper Found, Cops Confirm Missing Lyndhurst TikTok Influencer Bill Hooper Found, Cops Confirm
Missing Lyndhurst TikTok Influencer Bill Hooper Found, Cops Confirm A missing 29-year-old Bergen County TikTok influencer has been found safe after nearly a week, police said. William “Bill” Hooper was located in good health just before noon, in Camden County near Lindenwold Friday, May 29, Deputy Chief Paul Haggerty tells Daily Voice. Hooper had last been seen Thursday, May 21, at the NJ Transit train station in Secaucus, police previously said. His disappearance drew concern across Bergen County and beyond, as his parents circulated a missing person’s poster with the message: “We just want to know that you are safe.” Hooper has more than 23,000 follower…
Next Of Kin Sought For Woman Who Died Days Ago At Home: Lehigh County Coroner Next Of Kin Sought For Woman Who Died Days Ago At Home: Lehigh County Coroner
Next Of Kin Sought For Woman Who Died Days Ago At Home: Lehigh County Coroner An woman was found dead at her home, the coroner announced on Monday, May 11. Linda May Stewart, 89, was pronounced dead at her Weisenberg Township residence on Thursday, May 7, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. Stewart died of natural causes, the coroner's office said. The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office is attempting to locate Stewart’s next-of-kin or family members. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office at 610-782-3426 or by email at [email protected].
Where Is Nancy Strohmeyer? Police Renew 10-Year-Old Germantown Cold Case Where Is Nancy Strohmeyer? Police Renew 10-Year-Old Germantown Cold Case
Where Is Nancy Strohmeyer? Police Renew 10-Year-Old Germantown Cold Case Ten years after she vanished without a trace, detectives are again asking the public for help in finding a Maryland woman whose disappearance has never been explained. Nancy Eillen Strohmeyer, who was 66 years old at the time, was reported missing out of Germantown in February 2016 after she stopped communicating with family and could not be found inside her home, according to Montgomery County police. Strohmeyer lived in the 13100 block of Millhaven Place, where investigators say she last spoke with a family member by phone at around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016. She was never heard …
Man Disappears After Leaving For Walk In New Windsor: Police Seek Help From Public Man Disappears After Leaving For Walk In New Windsor: Police Seek Help From Public
Man Disappears After Leaving For Walk In New Windsor: Police Seek Help From Public Police in Orange County are asking for the public’s help to locate a 60-year-old man who was reported missing after leaving his home for a walk.  Jose Santacruz, 60, was last seen at around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21, before going out for a walk in New Windsor, the New Windsor Police Department announced on Thursday, Jan. 22. The department said officers responded on Wednesday to a report of a missing person at a residence on Oakwood Terrace.  Investigators said Santacruz left behind all of his personal belongings, including his cell phone, wallet, and keys, raising concer…
Missing 14-Year-Old East Meadow Boy Found Safe Missing 14-Year-Old East Meadow Boy Found Safe
Missing 14-Year-Old East Meadow Boy Found Safe UPDATE – Xander Flores has been found safe, according to police. ORIGINAL REPORT – Police are asking for the public’s help locating a 14-year-old boy who was reported missing on Long Island. Xander Flores was last seen on foot at around 1 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, in East Meadow, according to the Nassau County Police Department. He was reported missing roughly an hour later. Flores is described as Hispanic, approximately 5-foot-6 and 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. His clothing at the time he was last seen and his intended destination are unknown. Detectives with the de…
17-Year-Old Poughkeepsie Girl Found In Good Health (UPDATE) 17-Year-Old Poughkeepsie Girl Found In Good Health (UPDATE)
17-Year-Old Poughkeepsie Girl Found In Good Health (Update) New Update: A Hudson Valley teenager who went missing has been found, police said. Dutchess County resident Michelle Grant, who was last seen at around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, has been found in good health, the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department said. The department had originally reported Grant's disappearance on Thursday, Nov. 27. More information about where she was found was not released by police.  Original Report: Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a Hudson Valley teenager who has been missing for over 48 hours. Dutchess County res…
Deer Park Boy, 17, Has Been Missing Nearly A Week Deer Park Boy, 17, Has Been Missing Nearly A Week
Deer Park Boy, 17, Has Been Missing Nearly A Week Authorities are asking for help in locating a missing teenager from Long Island. Dayvion Shands, 17, of Deer Park, was last seen on Wednesday, Nov. 12, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. Additional details, including a clothing description and possible destination, were not immediately available. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-346-3543. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Chambersburg Teen Missing After Failing To Attend Classes: Police Clarify Timeline (UPDATE) Chambersburg Teen Missing After Failing To Attend Classes: Police Clarify Timeline (UPDATE)
Chambersburg Teen Missing After Failing To Attend Classes: Police Clarify Timeline (Update) A Chambersburg teen who left for school and never returned home remains missing, police confirmed on Tuesday night, Oct. 28. The Chambersburg Police Department initially reported that Jada Payne departed her home on Edgelea Drive to attend Chambersburg High School on Thursday, Aug. 28. However, police clarified to Daily Voice on Tuesday night, Oct. 28, that Jada was actually last seen on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, not in August. Jada was spotted at the high school that morning, but did not attend any classes and has not returned home since, authorities said. The department did not respond to …
Two Years Later, Search Continues For Daniel Lewis Edwards In St. Mary's County Two Years Later, Search Continues For Daniel Lewis Edwards In St. Mary's County
Two Years Later, Search Continues For Daniel Lewis Edwards In St. Mary's County Two years later, the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is renewing its call to the public for assistance in locating Daniel Lewis Edwards, who was last seen in California. On Sept. 20, 2023, Edwards left a job site in the Town Creek neighborhood, and on Monday, the sheriff's office issued a new alert as it continues to investigate his disappearance. "The sheriff's office is reissuing this information in hopes that someone with new information might come forward to assist in resolving the case," they posted. Edwards, 56, was described as being 5-foot-10 and weighing approximately 170 …
Next Of Kin Sought After Accidental Death: Lehigh County Coroner Next Of Kin Sought After Accidental Death: Lehigh County Coroner
Next Of Kin Sought After Accidental Death: Lehigh County Coroner A Frackville man died after a fall, and the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office is seeking his family for final arrangements, officials announced on Friday, Sept. 5. John B. Malehorn, 62, was pronounced dead at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, at 9:19 a.m., according to the coroner’s office. The cause of death was complications from injuries sustained in a fall, and the manner of death was ruled accidental. The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office & Forensic Center is asking the public for help locating Malehorn’s family or next-of-kin. Anyone with information is urge…
Pedestrian Hurt In Hit-And-Run Crash In Ephrata: Police Pedestrian Hurt In Hit-And-Run Crash In Ephrata: Police
Pedestrian Hurt In Hit-And-Run Crash In Ephrata: Police A pedestrian was struck and injured in a hit-and-run crash on Lincoln Road in Ephrata Township, police announced on Wednesday, Sept. 3. The crash happened in the 1000 block of Lincoln Road, near 1080 Lincoln Road, at 7:54 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3, according to Ephrata police. Investigators said a white Honda SUV or van struck the pedestrian before fleeing northbound on Lincoln Road. The vehicle is believed to have damage to the passenger-side mirror. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Residents in the 900 through 1100 block of Lincoln Road with video survei…
Cross-State Chaos: Pennsylvania Teens Wanted After Maryland Assault, Police Say Cross-State Chaos: Pennsylvania Teens Wanted After Maryland Assault, Police Say
Cross-State Chaos: Pennsylvania Teens Wanted After Maryland Assault, Police Say Police investigators in Maryland are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a group tied to a reported assault in Ocean City that may be connected to Pennsylvania. An alert was issued by the Ocean City Police Department on Thursday as they continue to probe an assault that was reported in the middle of the night shortly after the Fourth of July holiday. According to police, at around 3 a.m. on July 5, officers were called to the area of 14th Street and St. Louis Avenue, where there was a reported assault in the area. Now, investigators believe that the responsible group may live in…
Murder Suspect Spotted Skulking In Newly Released PG County Police Video (WATCH) Murder Suspect Spotted Skulking In Newly Released PG County Police Video (WATCH)
Murder Suspect Spotted Skulking In Newly Released PG County Police Video (Watch) Police have released new video of a suspect wanted in the 2023 murder of a man in Maryland as they renew their call for help from the public. An alert was issued by the Prince George's County Police Department as they continue their manhunt for the person responsible for killing 33-year-old Chuck Deonte Jenkins, who had no fixed address, two years ago. Officers were called around 3:30 a.m. on Aug. 27, 2023, to the 5100 block of Indian Head Highway to conduct a welfare check. Upon arrival, they found Jenkins outside suffering from traumatic injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene. In…
Alert Issued For Missing 15-Year-Old Boy From Hempstead Alert Issued For Missing 15-Year-Old Boy From Hempstead
Alert Issued For Missing 15-Year-Old Boy From Hempstead If you’ve seen this missing teen, police want to hear from you. Heury Acevedo Cruz, 15, was last seen at his Hempstead residence at around 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, according to Nassau County Police. Cruz is 5-foot-10 and 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a red shirt and black Nike sweatpants. A possible destination was not given. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-7347 or call 911. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below.
Historic Fredericksburg Landmark Defaced With Political Graffiti, Police Investigating Historic Fredericksburg Landmark Defaced With Political Graffiti, Police Investigating
Historic Fredericksburg Landmark Defaced With Political Graffiti, Police Investigating See anything?  The Mary Washington Monument in Fredericksburg was defaced with graffiti, and police are asking for the public's help to find whoever is responsible, officials said. Fredericksburg Police said on Tuesday the vandalism was discovered at the historic site earlier this week.  Black spray paint reading "ANTIFA" and an anarchy symbol were found across the base of the monument, which sits at 1500 Washington Ave. in Fredericksburg "We are asking for the public’s help in providing any information that may assist in the investigation," Fredericksburg Police said. Anyone w…
Alert Issued For Man Missing For Week From Yonkers Alert Issued For Man Missing For Week From Yonkers
Alert Issued For Man Missing For Week From Yonkers Police in Westchester are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing elderly man who suffers from dementia. Raul Ruiz, 82, has been missing since Friday, July 18, the Yonkers Police Department said in an announcement on Friday, July 25.  He was last seen wearing a black jacket, green shirt, black pants, and brown shoes. He is around 5 feet tall and walks with a cane. According to police, Ruiz was last seen in the area of 101 North Broadway.  The department’s Missing Persons Unit is actively investigating and urges anyone who sees Mr. Ruiz or has information about hi…
Man Found Safe After Going Missing From Greenburgh (UPDATE) Man Found Safe After Going Missing From Greenburgh (UPDATE)
Man Found Safe After Going Missing From Greenburgh (Update) New Update: A man who went missing for days from Westchester has been found safe.  Leighton Fuller, age 44, was found after going missing on Sunday, July 20 after last being seen in the Parkway Homes neighborhood in Greenburgh, Greenburgh Police announced.  The department had put out an alert regarding Fuller on Wednesday, July 23.  Fuller was found safe. More information was not released.  "We would like to thank our police partners and the public for their assistance in sharing the information and aiding in Leighton's safe recovery," the departmen…
Next Of Kin Sought For Reading Man, 70, Found Dead In Home: Berks Coroner Next Of Kin Sought For Reading Man, 70, Found Dead In Home: Berks Coroner
Next Of Kin Sought For Reading Man, 70, Found Dead In Home: Berks Coroner The Berks County Coroner’s Office is seeking the public’s help in finding the family of a 70-year-old man found dead at his home in Reading, officials announced on Friday, July 18. William A. Whetstone was discovered deceased at his residence on South 3rd Street on the evening of Thursday, July 17, according to the coroner's office. Anyone who may have information about Whetstone’s next of kin is asked to contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.
Delanco Suspect ID’d In Wild Riverside Police Chase On Bike, Warrant Issued Delanco Suspect ID’d In Wild Riverside Police Chase On Bike, Warrant Issued
Delanco Suspect ID’d In Wild Riverside Police Chase On Bike, Warrant Issued The bike rider who led police on a chase in Burlington County earlier this month has been identified, and a warrant is now out for his arrest. Francis J. Long, 40, of Delanco, fled from officers during a traffic stop on Tuesday, June 17, Riverside Police said. Long is described as being 6 feet tall and weighing 215 pounds. “Eluding the police is a 2nd degree crime that has the potential to seriously injure other drivers and pedestrians,” police said in a statement. “Anyone who makes the decision to evade the police on a traffic stop will be charged accordingly and then lodged in Burlin…
Maryland State Police Renew Call For Tips In 1989 Murder Of Colleen Powell West Maryland State Police Renew Call For Tips In 1989 Murder Of Colleen Powell West
Maryland State Police Renew Call For Tips In 1989 Murder Of Colleen Powell West More than three decades after Colleen Powell West was found dead in the woods of Wicomico County, Maryland State Police are asking for the public’s help once again to bring her killer to justice. West, 26, was last seen alive on the night of Sept. 8, 1989, at the Sportsmans Pub on Roland Street in Salisbury, troopers said. Her body was discovered the next day in a remote area along Bear Swamp Road near Wango. Her case remains unsolved. Now, investigators are making a renewed push for information—no matter how small—to help close the case and bring long-awaited answers to West’s loved ones.…
Next Of Kin Sought For 76-Year-Old Allentown Man Who Died At Lehigh Valley Hospital: Coroner Next Of Kin Sought For 76-Year-Old Allentown Man Who Died At Lehigh Valley Hospital: Coroner
Next Of Kin Sought For 76-Year-Old Allentown Man Who Died At Lehigh Valley Hospital: Coroner Officials are trying to locate the next of kin for a 76-year-old Allentown man who died earlier this week, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office announced on Thursday, June 26. Juan P. Puertas was pronounced dead at Lehigh Valley Hospital—Cedar Crest on Tuesday, June 24 at 9:40 p.m., according to the release. An autopsy was completed Thursday, but the cause and manner of death are pending further forensic and toxicology testing, officials said. The Lehigh County Coroner's Office & Forensic Center is now asking for the public's help locating Puertas' family. Anyone with information is urg…
Tesla Shot During Road Rage On I-95 In Spotsylvania; Police Release Photo Of Truck Tesla Shot During Road Rage On I-95 In Spotsylvania; Police Release Photo Of Truck
Tesla Shot During Road Rage On I-95 In Spotsylvania; Police Release Photo Of Truck Virginia State Police are asking for the public’s help after a Tesla was shot multiple times during a road rage incident on I-95 in Spotsylvania County. The shooting happened around 2:15 p.m. Friday, June 20, in the southbound lanes near the 122-mile marker, according to police. Investigators said the Tesla was struck several times by gunfire during a confrontation with a dark-colored pickup truck, possibly a black Toyota Tacoma. No injuries were reported. At approximately 2:18 p.m., the suspected truck was seen near the 121-mile marker heading south.  On Saturday, police released a …
New Footage Shows 4 Suspects In Tarrytown Lighthouse Arson Case (UPDATE) New Footage Shows 4 Suspects In Tarrytown Lighthouse Arson Case (UPDATE)
New Footage Shows 4 Suspects In Tarrytown Lighthouse Arson Case (Update) Westchester County Police have released surveillance images of four people believed to be connected to the arson fire and vandalism that severely damaged the historic Tarrytown Lighthouse over the weekend. In an update on Tuesday, June 3, police asked for the public’s help in identifying the four persons of interest. The photos, which show the suspects near the scene, were made public as part of the ongoing investigation.  The blaze and destruction were discovered by a Westchester County Parks employee around 9:40 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, who arrived at the site to find smoke, shatter…
Alert Issued For Man, 64, Missing For Nearly Month From Stony Point Alert Issued For Man, 64, Missing For Nearly Month From Stony Point
Alert Issued For Man, 64, Missing For Nearly Month From Stony Point Police in Rockland County are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 64-year-old man who was last seen nearly a month ago.  Michael Levoci, 64, was reported missing after he was last seen in the area of Gilmore Drive in Stony Point around midnight on Wednesday, May 7, the Stony Point Police Department said in an announcement on Tuesday, June 3.   Levoci is described as a white male, around 5 foot 10, weighing 230 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. A photo released by police shows him wearing a light blue polo shirt. Authorities say Levoci does not have access…
Truck Driver Wanted After Serious Hit-Run Crash Near Maryland’s Bay Bridge: MDTA Police Truck Driver Wanted After Serious Hit-Run Crash Near Maryland’s Bay Bridge: MDTA Police
Truck Driver Wanted After Serious Hit-Run Crash Near Maryland’s Bay Bridge: Mdta Police A tractor-trailer driver is being hunted down by Maryland authorities after fleeing the scene of a violent four-vehicle pile-up that left one person seriously injured near the Bay Bridge, officials said. The crash happened at approximately 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, on the westbound side of US-50 in Queen Anne’s County, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police. Officers from the Bay Bridge Detachment responded near the approach to the bridge span and found a black Scion tC, a silver Jeep Wrangler, and a gold Honda Odyssey damaged in a wreck. The driver of the Sci…
Alert Issued For Man Missing For Days From Patterson Alert Issued For Man Missing For Days From Patterson
Alert Issued For Man Missing For Days From Patterson Authorities in Putnam County are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man last seen in Patterson over Memorial Day weekend. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a missing person case involving Felix Rosales Bonilla, who was last seen around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 25, at 6 Barnard Rd. in Patterson, authorities announced on Monday, May 27. Bonilla is described as 5-foot-4 and weighing 160 pounds. His last known location is in a residential area, and investigators are asking residents nearby to review any Ring or surveillance camera footage that may as…
Hochul Touts One-Time Baby Bonus For Eligible NY Families: Here's How Much To Expect Hochul Touts One-Time Baby Bonus For Eligible NY Families: Here's How Much To Expect
Hochul Touts One-Time Baby Bonus For Eligible NY Families: Here's How Much To Expect Expecting a baby? New York’s latest state budget will soon deliver a financial boost for some growing families. Low-income families with new babies who are on public assistance are eligible for an $1,800 birth allowance, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday, May 20. Known as the BABY Benefit (Birth Allowance for Beginning Year), the one-time cash payment was among a slate of measures in the newly passed FY 2026 state budget meant to ease the burden of birth-related expenses, Hochul’s office said. “By putting more money in the pockets of working families, the BABY Benefit will contribute …
Driver Killed Checking On Disabled Vehicle In Greenwich Hit-Run Crash; Police Look For Ford Van Driver Killed Checking On Disabled Vehicle In Greenwich Hit-Run Crash; Police Look For Ford Van
Driver Killed Checking On Disabled Vehicle In Greenwich Hit-Run Crash; Police Look For Ford Van A man was fatally struck on I-95 early Sunday morning, May 18, after stepping out of his disabled vehicle, police said. Investigators are now asking for the public’s help in tracking down the driver responsible. Cristhian Eduardo Carvajal Saldana, 31, of White Plains, New York, was checking on his vehicle about a half-mile from Exit 3 around 4:30 a.m. when he was hit, according to Connecticut State Police. Troopers were already en route to assist with the stalled car when they received word that the driver had been struck. Emergency crews responded quickly, but Saldana was pronounced dead a…
Recognize Him? Man Dies After Jumping From Silver Spring Parking Garage, Police Say Recognize Him? Man Dies After Jumping From Silver Spring Parking Garage, Police Say
Recognize Him? Man Dies After Jumping From Silver Spring Parking Garage, Police Say Do you know him?  Montgomery County Police are asking for the public’s help after a man died in downtown Silver Spring, and they still don’t know who he is. Detectives with the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are working to identify a man who jumped from a parking garage on Saturday, May 10, in the 800 block of Ellsworth Drive, officials announced. The incident happened shortly before 10 p.m., police said. The man had no identification on him when officers arrived, and police have not yet determined who he is, officials said. Police described the man a…
Top 'Deadbeat Dads' Unveiled By Suffolk Sheriff Ahead Of Mother's Day: 'We Will Come Find You' Top 'Deadbeat Dads' Unveiled By Suffolk Sheriff Ahead Of Mother's Day: 'We Will Come Find You'
Top 'Deadbeat Dads' Unveiled By Suffolk Sheriff Ahead Of Mother's Day: 'We Will Come Find You' Just in time for Mother’s Day, Long Island police are putting out a bold message: if you’re dodging child support, your time is up. The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office unveiled the county’s top 10 “Deadbeat Dads”–men who collectively owe hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid child support–at a press conference outside the Yaphank jail Thursday, May 8. Some individuals on the list owe more than $300,000, according to officials, and have been evading law enforcement despite legal obligations to support their children. Among those to speak alongside a poster of the men were Suffolk Count…
Fireworks, Flames, Burnouts: Crowd Takes Over Fairfield Stop & Shop Parking Lot Fireworks, Flames, Burnouts: Crowd Takes Over Fairfield Stop & Shop Parking Lot
Fireworks, Flames, Burnouts: Crowd Takes Over Fairfield Stop & Shop Parking Lot A video posted online allegedly shows people setting a fire and performing burnouts after taking over the parking lot of a Connecticut grocery store late last week. Now, police are asking for the public’s help identifying those involved. An officer witnessed the parking lot takeover at the Stop & Shop on Villa Avenue in Fairfield just before 11 p.m. on Friday, May 2, according to authorities. However, officers could not immediately intervene because other units were responding to higher-priority 911 calls, Fairfield police said Monday. "As there was no active threat to the public, the …