BAYONNE, NJ—A U.S. citizen, aged 57, was airlifted in a dramatic rescue operation by the Coast Guard from the Symphony of the Seas cruise ship. The incident occurred in the Caribbean Sea, southwest of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, on March 14, 2024.
The Coast Guard deployed an MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter to medevac the passenger, who required urgent medical attention. Following the successful rescue, the individual was transported to a local hospital in Puerto Rico to receive a higher level of care.
The Coast Guard’s swift response ensured the safety and well-being of the passenger, underlining their critical role in maritime emergency situations.
Missing Woman Sought in Windsor Mill Area
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD – The Baltimore County Police Department is urgently seeking assistance from the public in locating 35-year-old Grace Atkins, who was reported missing 13 hours ago. Atkins was last seen in the Windsor Mill area.
Described as 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 260 pounds, Grace Atkins was last observed wearing a white blouse, light-colored pants, and white shoes. The community is urged to come forward with any information that could assist in locating her.
Anyone with knowledge about Grace Atkins' whereabouts is encouraged to immediately contact 911 or call the Baltimore County Police at 410-307-2020.
Biden-Aligned PAC Launches “Felon” Billboards Targeting Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A political action committee supporting President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris has initiated a campaign to place billboards branding former President Donald J. Trump as a "felon." This follows a contentious trial in New York City where Trump was found guilty on 34 misdemeanors, which were collectively treated as a felony by the presiding judge.
Claude Taylor of Mad Dog PPAC, the group behind the campaign, announced the progression of their billboard initiative. According to Taylor's recent update, the 12th billboard has been installed in Wisconsin, with the 13th appearing in Las Vegas just ahead of a Trump rally scheduled there. Plans are set for the 14th and 15th billboards to be erected in Michigan on Interstate 94 and in southwest Florida on Interstate 75, respectively.
The PAC has successfully raised $3 million to fund this campaign. The deployment of these billboards comes amidst claims by Trump that his trial was influenced by Biden, his political allies, and what he describes as progressive district attorneys and judges in New York City. The billboards aim to emphasize the former president's legal battles and controversial trial outcomes.
The billboards, some say, actually are having the opposite effect on voters who feel Trump was unjustly convicted and stands a a reminder to the influence of politics in criminal justice in modern American society.
Man Shot Multiple Times in D.C., Suspect Captured On Camera
Washington, D.C. — Authorities are seeking help in identifying a suspect involved in a shooting incident in Southwest D.C.
On Thursday, officers responded to a shooting report at approximately 8:54 p.m. in the 4600 block of Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, Southwest. An adult male was discovered nearby with gunshot wounds and was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspect was captured on a surveillance camera. Photos of the suspect have been released.
Anyone with information about the suspect or the incident is urged to contact police at (202) 727-9099 or text tips to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
Police Release Body Camera Footage of Deadly Maryland Police Chase
Maryland Authorities Release Footage of Fatal Police Pursuit
BALTIMORE, MD – The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General has made public the body-worn camera footage from a fatal police chase that occurred on Monday, May 13. The chase started in Calvert County and concluded in Anne Arundel County.
In the early morning of Monday, Calvert County Sheriff's deputies were investigating multiple vehicle break-ins in the Huntingtown area. During their investigation, deputies identified a suspicious vehicle believed to be linked to the break-ins. Around 5:35 a.m., they attempted to pull over the car on Plum Point Road and Ridge Road, but the driver did not comply.
The pursuit extended for about 25 miles into Anne Arundel County, where the fleeing car collided with a pickup truck at the intersection of Birdsville Road and Solomons Island Road in Harwood. The impact of the crash resulted in non-life-threatening injuries to the driver of the pickup truck, who was subsequently hospitalized.
Calvert County Sheriff's Office Fatal Pursuit 05-13-24 Footage (youtube.com)
Tragically, the front seat passenger of the car, a juvenile female, was pronounced dead at the hospital. The car's driver sustained critical injuries, while another passenger suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The release of the body-worn camera footage aims to provide transparency regarding the events leading up to the tragic incident.
Manhunt for Hit and Run Driver Blamed for Deadly Crash in Jackson
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Jackson Township Police Chief Matthew Kunz have confirmed that a fatal motor vehicle crash, involving a bicyclist, is under investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit-Vehicular Homicide Squad and the Jackson Township Police Department. The incident occurred on Farmingdale Road today at approximately 12:00 p.m.
On Saturday, local police were called to Farmingdale Road following reports of a crash involving a bicyclist. Authorities have determined that a 2017 Audi A4, heading west, attempted to avoid a direct collision with an SUV by swerving into the opposite lane, subsequently hitting a bicyclist. The Audi then collided with a tree after the driver overcorrected the steering. The involved SUV, described as red and possibly a Hyundai, fled the scene heading east.
The collision resulted in the death of the bicyclist at the scene. The Audi driver was taken to CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, where they received treatment for minor injuries.
The ongoing investigation points to a Caucasian female driving the Hyundai, accompanied by a young male child, as a possible contributor to the accident.
Authorities are seeking information from witnesses or anyone with knowledge about the incident. Sergeant Brad Frank of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is the point of contact for tips related to this case.
Multiple Shootings, Violent Crimes Highlight Sunday Night Across Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia witnessed a series of violent incidents across several districts, culminating in a fatal shooting and multiple injuries.
In the 16th District, a grave shooting occurred on Sunday, June 9, at approximately 11:19 PM on the 5100 block of Market Street. Police discovered a 23-year-old male with severe gunshot wounds to his head and torso. He was pronounced dead at Penn-Presbyterian Medical Center shortly after. A dark-colored, possibly black SUV was reportedly involved in the drive-by shooting. A $20,000 reward has been announced for information leading to an arrest. The case remains under active investigation by the Homicide Unit.
In the same district, another violent episode involved a 27-year-old Black female who was critically injured from multiple stabbings inside a residence early Monday morning. She is in critical condition at Penn-Presbyterian Medical Center. No suspects have been detained, and the scene remains under investigation by Southwest Detectives.
The 15th District reported an assault on police via vehicle, where a patrol car was rammed by a white Chevy Camaro around 3:23 AM. The incident resulted in significant damage to the police vehicle and minor injuries to the officer, who is expected to recover fully. An arrest has been made in this case.
In the 24th District, a 49-year-old Hispanic male suffered stabbings to his hand and forearm. He managed to reach Episcopal Hospital on his own and was later transferred to Temple Hospital. His condition is stable, but no suspects have been apprehended.
Lastly, a double shooting in the 39th District saw a 19-year-old male and a 16-year-old Black male wounded. Both victims, who were shot at Ridge and W Lehigh Avenues, are stable after being transported to Temple University Hospital.
