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Lost Dog Finds NJ Cop: Internet Falls For Officer Instead Lost Dog Finds NJ Cop: Internet Falls For Officer Instead
Lost Dog Finds NJ Cop: Internet Falls For Officer Instead A police officer is getting plenty of attention online after a photo of him holding a lost dog sparked a flood of playful comments. The Englewood Police Department shared a photo of Officer LaGrosa cradling the dog after it was found near West Palisade Avenue and Humphrey Street. "DO YOU KNOW WHERE I LIVE?!" the post reads. "PO Lagrosa will be riding doubles in the patrol car today with our newest addition to the 'EPD temporary K-9 Unit, This adorable pup was found near West Palisade Avenue and Humphrey Street." The post was intended to help locate the dog's owner, but many commenter…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Cruise Ship Tied To Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak Will Set Sail Again Cruise Ship Tied To Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak Will Set Sail Again
Cruise Ship Tied To Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak Will Set Sail Again The notorious cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak has been cleared to return to service. A deep cleaning and disinfection have been completed on MV Hondius, Oceanwide Expeditions announced in a news release on Monday, June 1. The Dutch company said the ship was approved to resume operations on Friday, May 30. The Hondius was tied to 13 hantavirus cases as of Tuesday, May 27, according to the World Health Organization. Three people died, including a Dutch man, his wife, and a passenger from Germany. More than a dozen biosecurity sp…

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by Chris Spiker
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Florida Principal Had No Idea About Fetty Wap Yearbook Lyric That Landed Her On Leave: Reports Florida Principal Had No Idea About Fetty Wap Yearbook Lyric That Landed Her On Leave: Reports
Florida Principal Had No Idea About Fetty Wap Yearbook Lyric That Landed Her On Leave: Reports A Florida principal has been placed on leave after a Fetty Wap lyric reportedly appeared beneath her name in a school yearbook without her knowledge. Trout Creek Academy Principal Katie O'Connell was placed on administrative leave May 20 amid an investigation into an "allegation of inappropriate conduct" after the quote, "Everybody hatin' we just call them fans though," appeared next to her name in the yearbook, according to First Coast News, an ABC affiliate. The quote is from Paterson, NJ rapper Fetty Rap's 2014 hit "Trap Queen." Fetty Wap was released from prison 11 months earlier t…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Two On-Duty Salem County Police K-9s Die Same Day, Handler Placed On Leave: Report Two On-Duty Salem County Police K-9s Die Same Day, Handler Placed On Leave: Report
Two On-Duty Salem County Police K-9s Die Same Day, Handler Placed On Leave: Report Two K-9s in the Salem County Sheriff's Office died on Friday, May 29, authorities said. The deaths of Rip and Boomer remain under investigation by the Salem County Prosecutor's Office, the Salem County Sheriff's Office said. "Their loyalty, service, and dedication to protecting the residents of Salem County will never be forgotten," the sheriff's office said on Facebook. "We honor their lives with gratitude for all they gave and the service they performed alongside our officers in the countless ways they helped protect our community. Due to the ongoing investigation, the sheriff's office s…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Burglars At Large After Break-In In Atlantic County: PD Burglars At Large After Break-In In Atlantic County: PD
Burglars At Large After Break-In In Atlantic County: PD Multiple burglars are at large after a break-in in Atlantic County on Saturday, May 30, authorities said. Overnight, two burglars wearing dark clothing and face coverings were observed moving through the neighborhood at North Evergreen Road and Winchester Avenue and attempting to access property, Longport police said. During the incident, a bicycle was stolen from a residential garage. The suspects were last seen traveling northbound on Evergreen Avenue toward Sunset Avenue, police said. Residents with exterior surveillance cameras in the area are encouraged to review footage recorded betw…

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by Sam Barron
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New Date Announced For White House Correspondents' Dinner After April Shooting Incident New Date Announced For White House Correspondents' Dinner After April Shooting Incident
New Date Announced For White House Correspondents' Dinner After April Shooting Incident A major Washington media event is getting another chance after a chaotic night. The White House Correspondents' Dinner was disrupted Saturday, April 25, after gunshots were reported at the Washington Hilton while President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and more than 2,000 guests were at the event. The White House Correspondents' Association will hold the rescheduled dinner on Friday, July 24, WHCA President Weijia Jiang, CBS News senior White House correspondent, announced on X. “I’m proud to share the WHCD will be held on 07/24,” Jiang said. “Our first d…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Critically Injured In Crash With Hummer: Egg Harbor Twp PD Motorcyclist Critically Injured In Crash With Hummer: Egg Harbor Twp PD
Motorcyclist Critically Injured In Crash With Hummer: Egg Harbor Twp PD A 42-year-old Egg Harbor Township woman was critically injured in a crash while riding a motorcycle on Monday, June 1, authorities said. At 4:13 p.m., officers responded to Tilton Road and the Black Horse pike after a Hummer exiting the Harbor Square Mall, pulled out directly in front of a 2017 Honda motorcycle, Egg Harbor Township police said. The motorcyclist attempted to break and swerve however her bike struck the driver's side of the Hummer, ejecting her from the vehicle, officers said. She sustained critical injuries from the crash and was transferred to a nearby trauma unit, police …

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
NJ Corrections Officer Killed In Motorcycle Crash, Union Says NJ Corrections Officer Killed In Motorcycle Crash, Union Says
NJ Corrections Officer Killed In Motorcycle Crash, Union Says A New Jersey corrections officer has died following a motorcycle accident, according to the New Jersey State Policemen's Benevolent Association Local 105. Senior Corrections Police Officer A. Elly died after the crash, the union announced. Details of the crash itself were not released. Records show that Elly was 29 years old and from Cinnaminson. He was assigned to the NJ State Prison in Trenton. "Officer Elly was a dedicated correctional police officer, a respected coworker, and a friend to many," the union said. His loss is being felt throughout the New Jersey corrections community. …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Future Of Stephen Colbert's Popular Ice Cream Revealed After 'Late Show' Ends Future Of Stephen Colbert's Popular Ice Cream Revealed After 'Late Show' Ends
Future Of Stephen Colbert's Popular Ice Cream Revealed After 'Late Show' Ends Stephen Colbert's late-night run has ended after a controversial cancellation, but his popular ice cream flavor isn't leaving. Ben & Jerry's will continue to sell "Stephen Colbert's Americone Dream," a flavor launched back in 2007. The vanilla ice cream includes fudge-covered waffle cone pieces and a caramel swirl. A spokesperson for the Vermont-based ice cream company confirmed Americone Dream will remain in freezers nationwide with updated packaging. "The flavor is a top 10 and is going nowhere!" the spokesperson told People magazine. The final episode of "The Late Show with Stephen…

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by Chris Spiker
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Viral Video Of Bleach Poured On Cat Food Lands Philly Area Woman Animal Cruelty Charges (WATCH) Viral Video Of Bleach Poured On Cat Food Lands Philly Area Woman Animal Cruelty Charges (WATCH)
Viral Video Of Bleach Poured On Cat Food Lands Philly Area Woman Animal Cruelty Charges (Watch) A woman caught on video pouring bleach onto food meant for neighborhood cats is now facing criminal charges. The video, which spread widely online and sparked outrage among animal lovers, led investigators to charge Lauren Ashley Carter, 35, of Chester with two counts of misdemeanor cruelty to animals, according to court records. Residents first sounded the alarm in April after a video appeared to show Carter pouring a liquid believed to be bleach onto piles of cat food left out for a colony of neighborhood cats in Chester, Delaware County. The woman who recorded the video said she has be…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Cocaine, Ammo, Mushrooms: Cape May Court House Man Busted, Prosecutor Says Cocaine, Ammo, Mushrooms: Cape May Court House Man Busted, Prosecutor Says
Cocaine, Ammo, Mushrooms: Cape May Court House Man Busted, Prosecutor Says A 41-year-old Cape May Court House man was arrested and hit with numerous drug charges, authorities announced Monday, June 1. On Friday, May 29, a search warrant was executed at James Murray's residence and vehicle, resulting in the seizure of cocaine, ecstasy pills, psilocybin mushrooms, .38-caliber handgun ammunition, and various items of paraphernalia, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland and Middle Township Police Department Chief Tracey Super said. Murray was charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine; possession with intent to distribute MDM…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
NJ Motorcyclist Killed In Route 295 Crash: NJSP NJ Motorcyclist Killed In Route 295 Crash: NJSP
NJ Motorcyclist Killed In Route 295 Crash: Njsp A 27-year-old Westville man was killed in a motorcycle crash on Route 295 in West Deptford on Monday, June 1, authorities said. At 12:46 p.m., troopers responded to Route 295 south after a Carlos Romero-Guzman was operating his Harley Davidson motorcycle when it lost directional control and he was ejected, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey Stat Police said. Romero-Guzman was pronounced dead at the scene, Postorino said. The crash remains under investigation, Postorino said.

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by Sam Barron