In a heart-pounding rescue that was captured on video, two New Jersey police officers saved a man from a horrifying death after his vehicle got stuck on train tracks — just seconds before an oncoming train slammed into the car. The incident happened shortly after midnight on May 12, 2025, at the New Brunswick Avenue railroad crossing in Piscataway Township, Middlesex County. The heroic act by Officers Devin Hinchcliffe and John Ward of the Piscataway Police Department has since drawn widespread praise. Vehicle Stalled on Active Train Tracks According to the Piscataway Township Police Department, dispatchers received a 911 call around 12:20 a.m. about a vehicle that appeared to be stuck on the tracks. Officers Hinchcliffe and Ward were immediately dispatched to the scene. Upon a...

A New Jersey couple is facing serious federal charges after immigration authorities uncovered what they say was a fake marriage arranged to obtain a green card. Elvis Harizaj, 25, an Albanian national living in Cherry Hill, and Natasha Flores, 27, a U.S. citizen from Newark, were arrested following an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), a division of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The couple has been charged with immigration fraud and making false statements to U.S. authorities in an attempt to secure lawful permanent residency for Harizaj. According to ICE, the arrests stem from a wider probe into immigration-related marriage fraud, a criminal offense that carries penalties of up to five years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and three years of super...

A shocking broad-daylight robbery left a 70-year-old jewelry store employee injured and a Staten Island neighborhood rattled. The violent incident occurred around 3:55 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Sunrise Fine Jewelry, located on New Dorp Lane in Staten Island, New York. According to the New York City Police Department (NYPD), two unidentified suspects entered the store and immediately turned violent. One of the attackers struck the elderly female worker in the head with a blunt object, leaving her bleeding on the floor. The assailants then smashed open a display case and made off with an estimated $5,000 worth of jewelry before fleeing on foot. Surveillance footage captured part of the crime, which is now being reviewed by investigators. The NYPD released a statement describing ...

A New Jersey jury has found 34-year-old Marcus Wright of Newark guilty of first-degree murder for the fatal shooting of Wisguen Marc in Orange, NJ, back in 2020. The decision, reached on May 28, 2025, in Essex County Superior Court, underscores the strict self-defense laws in the state—particularly the legal duty to retreat when facing a threat. According to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, Wright and Marc were involved in a verbal altercation on November 20, 2020. During the encounter, Wright pulled out a firearm and shot Marc once in the back as he was walking away. Surveillance video and witness statements played a crucial role in building the case against Wright. Marc died instantly from the gunshot wound, and Wright fled the scene. Authorities launched an investigation that...

A tiny kitten endured a harrowing 18-hour ordeal trapped inside an underground pipe in Bay Shore before being rescued by a local animal welfare group. The rescue, which involved hours of careful coordination, ended with the frightened feline finally being pulled to safety—highlighting once again the critical role of community response in saving vulnerable animals. The kitten, whose meows were first heard by residents in the area, was found stuck in a narrow drainage pipe with no clear way to escape. Concerned citizens contacted Long Island Cat Kitten Solution (LICKS), a nonprofit that specializes in rescuing stray and feral cats across Long Island. LICKS quickly mobilized and arrived at the scene with rescue equipment and volunteers ready to act. The team employed a humane ketch-pole...

Residents of unincorporated Arapahoe County were startled this weekend when a bear was seen wandering through backyards near the 5800 block of South Genoa Court. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the sighting and released images of the bear on social media, warning the public to remain alert and avoid any interaction with the wild animal. The bear was reportedly spotted rummaging through residential areas, a behavior that often spikes during warmer months when bears search for food. Wildlife officials believe the animal may have been drawn to the neighborhood by unsecured trash, pet food, or bird feeders left outside. Sheriff's Office Urges Residents to Be Alert The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office took to its official channels to inform residents about the bear sight...

A 35-year-old man was arrested on the night of May 31, 2025, after leading Gainesville Police Department (GPD) officers on a three-mile low-speed chase through several apartment complexes off Archer Road. The suspect, identified as Jerry Wayne Brunson Jr., has a history of similar incidents and now faces fresh charges for fleeing police and driving with a revoked license. Illegal U-Turn Sparks Police Chase The incident began around 9:39 p.m. when a GPD officer noticed a red sedan, driven by Brunson, make an illegal U-turn at a red light near SW 23rd Terrace. The officer attempted a traffic stop, but Brunson did not comply. Instead, he continued westbound toward the Brandywine apartment complex, where he temporarily stopped his car. Brunson engaged with the officer at the Brandywin...

A woman is facing multiple charges after fleeing from a routine traffic stop conducted by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) on Sunday afternoon, turning an ordinary enforcement action into a dramatic vehicle and foot pursuit. The suspect, identified as 25-year-old Dunisha Pinner, was pulled over by IMPD officers from the North District when the situation suddenly escalated. According to officials, Pinner attempted to evade law enforcement during the stop, initiating a high-alert pursuit in the northern part of Indianapolis. Incident Unfolds The chase began around Sunday afternoon, though IMPD has not disclosed the exact time of the incident. Officers on patrol initiated the stop, but before they could complete the process, Pinner reportedly took off in her veh...