Men Flashing Guns, Threatening Violence On Social Media Land Duo Firearms Charges: PA AG Men Flashing Guns, Threatening Violence On Social Media Land Duo Firearms Charges: PA AG
Men Flashing Guns, Threatening Violence On Social Media Land Duo Firearms Charges: PA AG Two men are accused of illegally possessing and transferring firearms while flaunting guns on social media are facing multiple felony charges, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Wednesday, May 13. Kobe Artis, 24, and Dennis Brown, 34, were charged following an investigation by the Attorney General’s Philadelphia Gun Violence Task Force, the Philadelphia Police Department, and the FBI, according to the release. Investigators said both men posted videos and photos online showing illegal firearm possession and transfers. Brown, who is prohibited from possessing firearms du…
Sixth Suspect Arrested In Fountain Park Ambush Killing Of Angel Martinez-Velez: DA Sixth Suspect Arrested In Fountain Park Ambush Killing Of Angel Martinez-Velez: DA
Sixth Suspect Arrested In Fountain Park Ambush Killing Of Angel Martinez-Velez: DA A sixth suspect has been arrested in the broad-daylight ambush that left a 25-year-old man dead on a basketball court in Allentown, authorities announced on Monday, May 4, 2026. Jose Batista-Gabin, 23, of the Bronx, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals over the weekend and is currently being held in a New York prison awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania, Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin Holihan said. He is charged with criminal homicide, conspiracy to commit homicide, and tampering with evidence in connection with the June 1, 2024, killing of Angel Martinez-Velez at Fountain Park. …
Justin Bieber Spotted At Millbrook Diner, Starstruck Realtor Says Justin Bieber Spotted At Millbrook Diner, Starstruck Realtor Says
Justin Bieber Spotted At Millbrook Diner, Starstruck Realtor Says A Hudson Valley realtor couldn't believe her eyes when she saw Justin Bieber roll up to a popular local diner with his crew on Wednesday, April 29, she said on Instagram. Megan DiBlasi said she was getting work done at a local diner when six guys walked in, and she noticed that one looked like the 32-year-old pop star, she said in a recap on her Instagram story.  "I was like, oh my God, that looks like Justin Bieber," the visibly starstruck DiBlasi said, without revealing where she saw the "Baby" singer. "And then I heard him talk and I'm like oh my God, that sounds like Justin Bieber.…
Virginia Host Who Abused Teen Foreign Exchange Student Gets Life In Prison: DOJ Virginia Host Who Abused Teen Foreign Exchange Student Gets Life In Prison: DOJ
Virginia Host Who Abused Teen Foreign Exchange Student Gets Life In Prison: DOJ A Virginia man who hosted a foreign exchange student in his home will spend the rest of his life in prison after sexually abusing her and continuing to prey on her when she returned to her home country, federal authorities announced. Anthony George Ruggiero, 42, of Gloucester, was convicted late last year of coercion and enticement and receipt of child sexual abuse material following a trial connected to a teenager he hosted in Virginia. On Tuesday, April 28, authorities announced that Ruggiero was sentenced to life in prison. The case centers on a student who arrived in Gloucester in 2021…
Lawrenceville's Jamie Ding Dominates 'Jeopardy!' To Win 31st Straight Game Lawrenceville's Jamie Ding Dominates 'Jeopardy!' To Win 31st Straight Game
Lawrenceville's Jamie Ding Dominates 'Jeopardy!' To Win 31st Straight Game Jamie Ding just keeps winning. The Lawrenceville resident won his 31st straight game on Friday, April 24, defeating Zach Pollock, a retired logistics executive from Media, Pa. And he did so in dominant fashion. Ding got off to a blistering start in the opening round, getting 13 clues correct, leading Pollock $9,000 to $2,600. Ding, who revealed he types with his fingers when spelling words, continued his dominance in "Double Jeopardy!", entering the final round leading $33,200 to Pollock's $6,600. Pollock, who once played in a punk bluegrass band, can take solace in knowing he was the only…
Yonkers Cops Troll Influencers Whose Own Videos Got Them Arrested After NY Car Meet Yonkers Cops Troll Influencers Whose Own Videos Got Them Arrested After NY Car Meet
Yonkers Cops Troll Influencers Whose Own Videos Got Them Arrested After NY Car Meet Police in Yonkers shared a now-viral response to drivers who posted themselves causing $10,000 in damages during a car meet last month. The group drove their BMWs and Mercedes-Benzes to JFK Marina about three weeks ago, then recorded the stunts and shared them online, Yonkers police said. Those videos ultimately helped detectives identify them, according to police. “Our social media team found these videos, and it didn't take long for Detectives in our Crime Control Strategies Division to identify these drivers, arrest them, and impound their cars,” the department said in an epic arrest vid…
Manheim Doctor Admits To Exploiting 13-Year-Old Girl, Possessing Child Pornography Manheim Doctor Admits To Exploiting 13-Year-Old Girl, Possessing Child Pornography
Manheim Doctor Admits To Exploiting 13-Year-Old Girl, Possessing Child Pornography Warning: The following details may be disturbing to some readers. A former Lancaster County family medicine physician has been sentenced after pleading guilty to sexually exploiting a 13-year-old girl and possessing child pornography, authorities announced. Frank Yang Liu, 34, of Manheim, was sentenced by Judge Merrill Spahn after pleading guilty on Monday, April 21 to multiple felony offenses, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office. He received a state prison sentence of three to nine years. Liu was originally charged after an investigation by the FBI’s Child Exploita…
Dillsburg Man Hid $13M In NFT Sales, Flaunted Travel Pics As GF Asked For Pageant Donations Dillsburg Man Hid $13M In NFT Sales, Flaunted Travel Pics As GF Asked For Pageant Donations
Dillsburg Man Hid $13M In NFT Sales, Flaunted Travel Pics As GF Asked For Pageant Donations A Pennsylvania man who hid millions from the IRS through secret NFT sales—while his girlfriend publicly asked for pageant donations for her daughter—has now been sentenced to prison, federal authorities and social media posts show. Waylon Wilcox, 46, of Dillsburg, was sentenced to 12 months in prison and ordered to pay a $300,400 fine by Senior United States District Judge Malachy E. Mannion, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Wilcox had previously paid the IRS $3,305,238 in back taxes, plus $981,583.30 in interest, auth…
Maggie Sajak, Savannah Bananas Player Jackson Olson Hard Launch Relationship Maggie Sajak, Savannah Bananas Player Jackson Olson Hard Launch Relationship
Maggie Sajak, Savannah Bananas Player Jackson Olson Hard Launch Relationship Maggie Sajak and Jackson Olsson just made it Instagram official. The daughter of Pat Sajak, the retired "Wheel of Fortune" host, and the Savannah Bananas star player from New Milford, CT, posted a photo together at Disney on Instagram Tuesday, April 21, captioned, "applications closed." Sajak, 31, hails from Baltimore, MD and is Princeton-educated, having completed law school at Georgetown University.  Olson, 28, was a multi-sport athlete at New Milford High School and went on to play baseball for the University of Hartford, where he studied business and later earned his master's in b…
Viral New Ice Cream Treat At Yankee Stadium Looks Just Like Chicken Viral New Ice Cream Treat At Yankee Stadium Looks Just Like Chicken
Viral New Ice Cream Treat At Yankee Stadium Looks Just Like Chicken Yankee Stadium’s newest dessert is going viral for its deceptive appearance and sweet surprise.  The "Mini Dessert Chicken Bucket" looks exactly like fried chicken drumsticks but is actually a cleverly disguised ice cream treat. The dessert, priced at $10.99, features two “drumsticks” made of vanilla ice cream wrapped around a chocolate-covered pretzel “bone.”  The ice cream is coated in caramelized white chocolate and candied cornflakes to mimic the crispy texture of fried chicken. It’s served in a souvenir mini chicken bucket, making it a perfect Instagram-worthy snack. …
Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ
Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ A Pennsylvania man who threatened to assassinate President Donald J. Trump and other U.S. officials has now pleaded guilty, federal authorities announced on Monday, April 13. Shawn Monper, 33, of Butler, admitted in federal court to making threats to assault and murder U.S. officials and federal law enforcement agents, according to U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti. Monper pleaded guilty to two counts related to threatening officials, and as part of his plea agreement, accepted responsibility for additional charges tied to his online activity, authorities said. The case stems from a series of pos…
Alex Cooper Puts Red Bank Construction Heiress Alix Earle On Blast: 'There's No NDA' Alex Cooper Puts Red Bank Construction Heiress Alix Earle On Blast: 'There's No NDA'
Alex Cooper Puts Red Bank Construction Heiress Alix Earle On Blast: 'There's No NDA' Father Cooper has spoken. Alex Cooper, 31, the host of the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, didn't mince her words in calling out New Jersey influencer Alix Earle, 25, for allegedly starting "fake drama." “Hey girl, the passive aggressive reposts and the likes and the commenting on things — I’ve got to call you out here,” Cooper, a Newtown, PA native, said Monday, April 13 in a TikTok. “You’re going to need to get specific and just say what you’ve got to say about me. There’s no NDA. No one is stopping you. Stop hiding behind other people and just say it yourself.” Earle, whose father is Monmouth…
Forked River Man Killed In Crash Days After Getting Pacemaker Forked River Man Killed In Crash Days After Getting Pacemaker
Forked River Man Killed In Crash Days After Getting Pacemaker A 39-year-old Forked River resident has been identified as the man killed in a crash in Lanoka Harbor on Wednesday, April 8. At 7:52 a.m., a  vehicle ran off the roadway near Lake Barnegat Drive North and Haines Street in Lanoka Harbor, crashed through a fence and struck a tree, Lacey Township police said. Eric Olesen was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Two days before the crash, Olesen posted on social media that he was getting a new pacemaker. "2026 is going be my year of adventure success future in my lifestyle and career that I enjoy doing every day," Olesen wrote. "Th…
'O Misguided Rogue': Ossining Police Post Goes Viral After Wild Crash Scene At Deli 'O Misguided Rogue': Ossining Police Post Goes Viral After Wild Crash Scene At Deli
'O Misguided Rogue': Ossining Police Post Goes Viral After Wild Crash Scene At Deli A crash scene at a Westchester County deli is getting attention far beyond the roadway, thanks to a humorous social media post from police that has drawn hundreds of reactions.   The Ossining Police Department shared photos on Tuesday, March 31, showing a car awkwardly perched on top of another vehicle and partially lodged into a curbside area outside the South Side Mini Market & Deli on Spring Street.  The images quickly went viral, racking up more than 1,000 reactions and over 160 comments, as viewers tried to make sense of how the crash even happened. In typical fashi…
Teen Who Organized Large Car Meet At Kohl's Charged: Washington Twp PD Teen Who Organized Large Car Meet At Kohl's Charged: Washington Twp PD
Teen Who Organized Large Car Meet At Kohl's Charged: Washington Twp PD A 19-year-old Lindenwold resident is charged after he organized a large, disruptive car meet at a Kohl's shopping center in Gloucester County, authorities announced Monday, March 30. On Saturday, March 14, officers  received multiple calls reporting loud music, revving engines, vehicles racing and a car meet in the Kohl’s shopping center parking lot at 5851 Route 42 in Turnersville, Washington Township police said. Upon arrival, encountered a large, unsanctioned car meet that had taken over the parking lot during normal business hours without any permits or authorization, police said. …
Antisemitic Post Targeting Student Online Sparks Hate Crime Probe At University Of Maryland Antisemitic Post Targeting Student Online Sparks Hate Crime Probe At University Of Maryland
Antisemitic Post Targeting Student Online Sparks Hate Crime Probe At University Of Maryland An alleged hate crime is under investigation in Maryland after an antisemitic social media post targeting a student surfaced online. The incident happened at the University of Maryland, where campus police were notified on Sunday, March 29 about the post. Investigators say an unknown person created and shared an image of a student online. The post has since been deleted. The University of Maryland Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit is now working to identify who was behind it. Police are asking anyone with information about the post or the person responsible to come forward…
Glastonbury Fitness Influencer Shown Hitting Dog In Viral Video, Arrested After Outrage Glastonbury Fitness Influencer Shown Hitting Dog In Viral Video, Arrested After Outrage
Glastonbury Fitness Influencer Shown Hitting Dog In Viral Video, Arrested After Outrage A Connecticut fitness influencer accused in a disturbing animal cruelty case turned himself in to police after a video of him abusing his dogs spread widely online earlier this month.  Michael Gerchy surrendered to the Glastonbury police on Friday, March 27, on charges of cruelty to animals and violation of a protective order, officials said. He was being held on a $250,000 bond.  The case gained national attention on March 12, when investigators first learned about a video circulating on social media that showed Gerchy violently assaulting one of his dogs at a home…
Scams Cost Americans Billions More Than FBI Data Suggests, Study Says: See How Much Scams Cost Americans Billions More Than FBI Data Suggests, Study Says: See How Much
Scams Cost Americans Billions More Than FBI Data Suggests, Study Says: See How Much Americans may be losing far more to scammers than official data shows, according to a new study. The annual cost of online scams is estimated at $119 billion, according to a report from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) released this month. The nonprofit said that data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics shows that only 14% of financial fraud victims report incidents to law enforcement. The $119 billion estimate is more than seven times higher than the $16.6 billion in losses reported to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center in 2024. The report says the…
Jersey City Man Ran Fake Sports Gear Ring From Mom’s Garage: Prosecutor Jersey City Man Ran Fake Sports Gear Ring From Mom’s Garage: Prosecutor
Jersey City Man Ran Fake Sports Gear Ring From Mom’s Garage: Prosecutor A Jersey City man was charged with running a counterfeit sports merchandise operation out of his mother’s garage in Lodi, authorities said Friday, March 20. Christopher Patire, 39, or crispy_nyc on Instagram, faces second-degree counterfeiting charges, according to Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II. Investigators executed a search warrant at a Home Place residence in Lodi on Wednesday, March 11 at approximately 7 a.m. Members of the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Financial Crimes Unit recovered about 1,400 items bearing altered professional sports league logos, with an …
Ex-Bodybuilder, Cancer Researcher Stephanie Buttermore Dies At 36 Ex-Bodybuilder, Cancer Researcher Stephanie Buttermore Dies At 36
Ex-Bodybuilder, Cancer Researcher Stephanie Buttermore Dies At 36 Fitness YouTuber and cancer research scientist Stephanie Buttermore has died unexpectedly at age 36, her fiancé and partner of 10 years Jeff Nippard announced Friday, March 6. She was 36 years old. “As many of you know, Stephanie meant the world to Jeff. She will be remembered for her warmth and compassion, her love for her family, and her PhD research on ovarian cancer.” The cause of death was not immediately made public. Buttermore built a large following online through YouTube and Instagram by combining her scientific background with fitness content. The former competitive body…
Team USA Hockey Star Blasts White House Over AI Video: 'That's Not Who I Am' Team USA Hockey Star Blasts White House Over AI Video: 'That's Not Who I Am'
Team USA Hockey Star Blasts White House Over AI Video: 'That's Not Who I Am' A member of Team USA's men's hockey team is criticizing the White House for posting an AI-generated video about him insulting Canadians. Ottawa Senators captain and Team USA gold medalist Brady Tkachuk addressed the doctored clip on Thursday, Feb. 26. The US defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Sunday, Feb. 22, giving the nation its first men's hockey gold medal since 1980. After the victory, the White House's official TikTok account shared the AI video. The clip used altered footage from a news conference Brady and Matthew Tkachuk held during the 4 …
Taken For A Ride: Conman Sold Stolen $30K Ford F-150 To Lindenhurst Buyer, Police Say Taken For A Ride: Conman Sold Stolen $30K Ford F-150 To Lindenhurst Buyer, Police Say
Taken For A Ride: Conman Sold Stolen $30K Ford F-150 To Lindenhurst Buyer, Police Say A Pennsylvania man is accused of using social media to sell a stolen pickup truck to a Long Island woman. Yuriy Koghuch, 37, of Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, was arrested Thursday, Feb. 19 in Brooklyn and charged with grand larceny, Suffolk County Police said. Koghuch allegedly sold a 2023 Ford F-150 for $30,000 to a North Lindenhurst resident in November 2025 after advertising the vehicle on social media, according to police. When the buyer attempted to register the truck, authorities informed her it had been reported stolen in Alabama the previous October. Detectives from the Property Auto…
Parents Slam Company For Sexual Jokes Promoting Baby, Maternal Products Parents Slam Company For Sexual Jokes Promoting Baby, Maternal Products
Parents Slam Company For Sexual Jokes Promoting Baby, Maternal Products Frida Baby is facing growing backlash after social media users accused the company of using sexual jokes in its marketing for products for babies and mothers. Images and videos have spread on social media in mid-February, showing advertisements or packaging for infant and maternal products with sexual innuendos. One box featured the caption "This is the closest your husband’s gonna get to a threesome" on a three-in-one rectal thermometer for babies. Another children's thermometer box displayed in a store included the phrase "How about a quickie?" For the Electric No…
White House Drops Valentine’s Day Meme Cards Featuring Maduro Capture, Greenland, Dems White House Drops Valentine’s Day Meme Cards Featuring Maduro Capture, Greenland, Dems
White House Drops Valentine’s Day Meme Cards Featuring Maduro Capture, Greenland, Dems The White House joined the viral Valentine’s Day meme trend by creating its own shareable, politically themed cards tied to current events and President Donald Trump. The post, captioned “Made just for you 💌,” featured shareable graphics styled like traditional Valentine’s Day cards, drawing mixed reactions online and further highlighting the political divide among commenters. The first card in the series reads, “You captured my heart,” and is set alongside a photo of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro being captured by U.S. Another is a photo of President Donald Trump holding a binde…
Krispy Kreme Sweetens Valentine's Day With New Doughnut Lineup Krispy Kreme Sweetens Valentine's Day With New Doughnut Lineup
Krispy Kreme Sweetens Valentine's Day With New Doughnut Lineup Krispy Kreme is offering sweet new treats in honor of Valentine's Day. The chain's limited-time Valentine's Day Doughnut Collection will roll out nationwide on Tuesday, Feb. 3. The seasonal lineup will be sold in a custom Valentine's Day-themed dozen box and includes four new doughnuts.  Three doughnuts are heart-shaped, while the fourth puts a romantic twist on a classic favorite. "There are so many ways to show love on Valentine's Day, not to just one person, but to everyone who makes your life a little brighter," chief brand and product officer Alison Holder said.&nb…
Teen Charged With Murder, Now Accused Of Instagram Sale Armed Robbery In South Windsor: Police Teen Charged With Murder, Now Accused Of Instagram Sale Armed Robbery In South Windsor: Police
Teen Charged With Murder, Now Accused Of Instagram Sale Armed Robbery In South Windsor: Police A Connecticut teenager is facing serious charges after police say a social media meet-up ended with him pulling a gun on a man selling shoes, authorities said. He was already charged with killing someone outside of a nightclub on Halloween. Charles N. Woodall, 19, of East Hartford, faces multiple charges following the alleged incident from last month, South Windsor police said. Woodall contacted the seller over Instagram and asked to buy a pair of shoes. They decided to meet up at the Target parking lot at 125 Buckland Hills Drive in South Windsor, police said. But when the man arrived, in…
Trump Freezes Visa Processing For 75 Countries: What To Know Trump Freezes Visa Processing For 75 Countries: What To Know
Trump Freezes Visa Processing For 75 Countries: What To Know The US is pausing visa processing for people from dozens of countries, the latest move in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown that has drawn growing backlash. The State Department announced the freeze for 75 countries in a social media post on Wednesday, Jan. 14. The list includes nations like Afghanistan, the Bahamas, Brazil, Colombia, Iran, Jamaica, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, and Thailand, Fox News reported. Immigrant visa processing will stop on Wednesday, Jan. 21, and continue indefinitely. "The State Department will pause immigrant visa processing from 75 countries w…
NJ Man Sexually Assaulted 12-Year-Old Trenton Girl: Mercer County Prosecutor NJ Man Sexually Assaulted 12-Year-Old Trenton Girl: Mercer County Prosecutor
NJ Man Sexually Assaulted 12-Year-Old Trenton Girl: Mercer County Prosecutor A 35-year-old Bridgeton man was arrested and sexually assaulting a 12-year-old Trenton girl, authorities announced Monday, Jan. 12. Detectives began an investigation after being informed by Trenton police a 12-year-old was the victim of a sexual assault, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey said. Alex Torres-Lopez originally encountered the girl on Snapchat and Roblox and they met several times in person in fall 2025, where they engaged in sexual intercourse, Marbrey said. Torres-Lopez had the girl send him pornographic images and videos of herself, Marbrey said.  He is char…