9-Year-Old Girl Missing At Moreau Lake State Park, Massive Search Underway (Developing) 9-Year-Old Girl Missing At Moreau Lake State Park, Massive Search Underway (Developing)
9-Year-Old Girl Missing At Moreau Lake State Park, Massive Search Underway (Developing) A massive search is underway to locate a 9-year-old girl who went missing at a state park in the region. Charlotte Sena, age 9, was last seen at around 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, in Saratoga County, at Moreau Lake State Park in the town of Moreau. She was camping with her family at the time of her disappearance, WNYT reports. The incident sparked a heavy police response from multiple agencies, including New York State Police, Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, and Forest Rangers. Search crews are using infrared drones and dogs. BREAKING NEWS - a massive search involving NYSP and…
$1M Lottery Win: Springfield Woman Has Noble Plans For Her Massive Payday $1M Lottery Win: Springfield Woman Has Noble Plans For Her Massive Payday
$1M Lottery Win: Springfield Woman Has Noble Plans For Her Massive Payday A Springfield woman who recently won $1 million from playing the Massachusetts State Lottery said she's excited but not just for herself. She's happy that she can help out her family, whom she loves very much, she told lottery officials.  Michelle Johnson won the third and final $1 million prize in the "$1,000,000 Holiday Bonus" scratch-off lottery game. She chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 before taxes rather than the annuity.  Johnson bought the lucky winning ticket at Swift Fresh Market at 1271 Page Blvd in Springfield.  The store will receive a $10,000 bonu…
COVID-19: Cases Of Eris Subvariant EG.5 Jump; Here Are Symptoms COVID-19: Cases Of Eris Subvariant EG.5 Jump; Here Are Symptoms
Covid-19: Cases Of Eris Subvariant EG.5 Jump; Here Are Symptoms Cases of a COVID-19 strain known as Eris, whose official name is EG.5, have increased according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC).Already the most prevalent subvariant in the US, Eris now accounts for 29.4 percent of COVID cases in the US in the CDC's report released Saturday, Sept. 30. Two weeks ago, Eris accounted for 24.5 percent of US cases. Eris is an offshoot of the highly-contagious Omicron strain. In a Risk Evaluation statement on the EG.5 strain released late last week, the World Health Organization said cases of the subvariant have …
Abductor Who Raped Child Walking To School At Gunpoint In Southeast DC Sentenced: DOJ Abductor Who Raped Child Walking To School At Gunpoint In Southeast DC Sentenced: DOJ
Abductor Who Raped Child Walking To School At Gunpoint In Southeast DC Sentenced: DOJ Justice has been served after a malicious rapist who taunted his prepubescent victim after sexually abusing her while she was walking to school in Southeast DC. District resident Marquette Johnson, 42, a convicted felon, was sentenced to 27 years in prison after pleading guilty in July to first-degree sexual abuse while armed and first-degree child sexual abuse while armed, authorities announced. In November 2005, prosecutors say that Johnson approached a 12-year-old girl as she was walking to school, pointing a weapon at her and ordering her to get into his minivan while threatening to kil…
District Man Admits To Violent Murder Of Single Mom, Ex In Northwest DC District Man Admits To Violent Murder Of Single Mom, Ex In Northwest DC
District Man Admits To Violent Murder Of Single Mom, Ex In Northwest DC District resident Carson Posey is facing a long stay behind bars after being identified by his dying ex-girlfriend following a fatal shooting three years ago. Posey, 24, pleaded guilty on Friday to second-degree murder while armed for the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Shantal Hill in April 2020 near the Tyler House Apartments in the 1200 block of North Capitol Street NW, federal authorities announced. According to court documents, shortly before 10:50 p.m. on April 15, 2020, Posey shot Hill nine times in the leg, buttocks, and chest, though she did not go down before flagging down her kille…
Meth Dealer From Cohoes Gets Over Decade In Federal Prison Meth Dealer From Cohoes Gets Over Decade In Federal Prison
Meth Dealer From Cohoes Gets Over Decade In Federal Prison A convicted drug dealer will spend more than a decade in federal prison for selling hard drugs in the region and then obstructing the police investigation into his conduct. Andrew O’Connor, age 36, of Cohoes, was sentenced to 11 years behind bars in federal court in Albany on Thursday, Sept. 28, for trafficking methamphetamine in the Capital Region and obstruction of justice. It came after his guilty plea and admission to distributing methamphetamine in Cohoes in March, April, and June 2022, according to the US Attorney’s Office in the Northern District. Investigators intercepted a one-pou…
Gunman Nabbed Year After Shooting 23-Year-Old Outside Smithtown Club, Police Say Gunman Nabbed Year After Shooting 23-Year-Old Outside Smithtown Club, Police Say
Gunman Nabbed Year After Shooting 23-Year-Old Outside Smithtown Club, Police Say A suspected gunman has been arrested more than a year after he allegedly shot a man outside a Long Island club. Joseph Llapa, age 22, of Bay Shore, was taken into custody Thursday, Sept. 28, in connection with a July 2022 shooting outside the Smithtown Social Bar & Lounge, located in Smithtown on West Main Street. Suffolk County Police said it was shortly before 4 a.m. July 3, 2022, when Llapa shot a 23-year-old man in the arm as the victim got into the passenger seat of a car. The victim was taken by ambulance to South shore University Hospital in Bay Shore and treated for non-life-t…
Emmy-Nominated Producer From Arlington Gets Six Years For Child Porn Scandal Emmy-Nominated Producer From Arlington Gets Six Years For Child Porn Scandal
Emmy-Nominated Producer From Arlington Gets Six Years For Child Porn Scandal James Gordon Meek is going from rubbing elbows with Hollywood's elite to doing the same with inmates wearing prison blues. The 53-year-old Emmy-nominated journalist from Virginia will spend years behind bars after admitting to child porn charges following a raid of his home that led to unsettling discoveries. Meek was sentenced to 72 months in prison for transporting photos that showed the sexual abuse of children, federal authorities announced, who previously said that he had corresponded with others who "expressed enthusiasm for the sexual abuse of children."  According to…
Man Who Tried To Run Down GF, Child Before Ramming Family In PWC Parking Lot Gets Decade Man Who Tried To Run Down GF, Child Before Ramming Family In PWC Parking Lot Gets Decade
Man Who Tried To Run Down GF, Child Before Ramming Family In PWC Parking Lot Gets Decade A Virginia dad who tried mowing down his former partner and a family trying to help her escape from him was sentenced to a decade behind bars. Enoc Espinal Estrada, 44, was sentenced by Judge Robert P. Coleman of the Prince William County Circuit Court to serve 30 years in prison with 20 years suspended, giving him an active sentence of 10 years in prison, Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy Ashworth announced. He also received a 5-year suspended sentence on the unlawful wounding charge and 12-month suspended sentence on a hit-and-run charge. Upon release, he will su…
Former Galleria Mall To Be Converted To Mixed-Use Residential, Retail Space In White Plains Former Galleria Mall To Be Converted To Mixed-Use Residential, Retail Space In White Plains
Former Galleria Mall To Be Converted To Mixed-Use Residential, Retail Space In White Plains Developers have revealed how they intend to transform the former Galleria Mall in Westchester, which was a mainstay in the county for over four decades. The multi-billion plan was revealed by developers to the White Plains Common Council on Wednesday, Sept. 27, and entails a mixed-use residential, retail, and open space that would replace the 43-year-old vacant mall, which is located at 100 Main St. in downtown White Plains and closed in March 2023.  The development, known as District Galleria, is planned to span several city blocks and include seven residential towers with up to 3,200…
Storm Price Gouging: Consumers Warned To Watch For Rising Expenses In NY Amid Massive Rainstorm Storm Price Gouging: Consumers Warned To Watch For Rising Expenses In NY Amid Massive Rainstorm
Storm Price Gouging: Consumers Warned To Watch For Rising Expenses In NY Amid Massive Rainstorm Officials are urging New Yorkers to keep an eye out for stores and services that may be using the rainstorm to charge extra for essential goods. On Friday, Sept. 29, New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a warning to consumers against price gouging amidst the ongoing state of emergency caused by rainstorms and flooding across Long Island, the Hudson Valley, and New York City. Related: State Of Emergency: 'Extreme Weather Event' Threatening Areas In NY, Hochul Says Price gauging can affect anything from essential goods — such as food, gas, and batteries — to services like …
Lancaster County Woman Loses $115K To NY Duo Posing As DEA, Authorities Say Lancaster County Woman Loses $115K To NY Duo Posing As DEA, Authorities Say
Lancaster County Woman Loses $115K To NY Duo Posing As DEA, Authorities Say Two illegal immigrants living in New York contacted an elderly Pennsylvania woman claiming her social security number was used in the commission of narcotics dealing and money laundering — but she could avoid prosecution if her assets were handed over to the fake government employees, officials explained in multiple releases on Friday, Sept. 29.  Vikram Singh, 22, and Devraj Devraj of South Ozone Park have been charged with theft by deception, criminal use of a communication facility, and two counts of theft by extortion in connection with the scheme.  The police first b…
Central PA Man's 'Service Alligator' Turned Away From Phillies Game, Reports Say Central PA Man's 'Service Alligator' Turned Away From Phillies Game, Reports Say
Central PA Man's 'Service Alligator' Turned Away From Phillies Game, Reports Say A Philadelphia Phillies fan and his "service" alligator were denied entry from Citizens Bank Park, according to Fox29's Howard Eskin.  The sports reporter posted a photo to X (formerly Twitter) showing the forlorn pair outside the ballpark on Wednesday evening, Sept. 27.  Are you kidding me. A #Phillies fan tried to come into game tonight with what they said was a “service animal.” An Alligator! Yes an Alligator. Thing’s I’ve never seen. This is it. ⁦@SportsRadioWIP⁩ pic.twitter.com/H7A0FM0IYC — Howard Eskin (@howardeskin) September 27, 2023 CBS News reports that the alligator…
Man, 40, Killed In Multi-Car Crash In Weymouth Man, 40, Killed In Multi-Car Crash In Weymouth
Man, 40, Killed In Multi-Car Crash In Weymouth A three-car crash early Thursday morning, Sept. 29, in Norfolk County claimed the life of a 40-year-old man, authorities said.  The crash happened just after 5 a.m. on Route 3 near Exit 38B in Weymouth, Massachusetts State Police said.  A 2014 Mazda CX5, a 2016 Smart Fortwo, and a 2011 Chevrolet Trailblazer were all involved. Paramedics rushed the 40-year-old driver of the Mazda to South Shore Hospital, where he later died.  Police are withholding his name until authorities can notify his next of kin.  State police are investigating the incident. 
'Obsessed' Jilted Lover Sentenced After Flying To DC To Murder Ex: Feds 'Obsessed' Jilted Lover Sentenced After Flying To DC To Murder Ex: Feds
'Obsessed' Jilted Lover Sentenced After Flying To DC To Murder Ex: Feds If she couldn't have him, nobody could. A PhD student and employee of the University of Notre Dame will have time to think about her decisions in prison after she was found kneeling at the foot of the body of a recent divorcee she was seeing while holding a murder weapon in DC, federal authorities announced. Nijinsky Dix, 40, of South Bend, Indiana, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for fatally shooting 44-year-old Terry Hickman in Southwest DC while the pair was casually dating. According to prosecutors, on Nov. 14, 2020, Metropolitan Police Department officers were called to the 1000 b…
Flooding Impacts Mount Pleasant School District's Buses: All Students Must Be Picked Up Flooding Impacts Mount Pleasant School District's Buses: All Students Must Be Picked Up
Flooding Impacts Mount Pleasant School District's Buses: All Students Must Be Picked Up As a result of severe flooding, a Northern Westchester school district's bus fleet will be unable to bring students home, requiring them all to be picked up. According to an announcement by Mount Pleasant Central School District Superintendent Peter Giarrizzo on Friday afternoon, Sept. 29, flooding at the district's bus yard has left all the vehicles unable to leave.  Because of this, all Mount Pleasant students will need to be picked up from school, Giarrizzo said. Each school building's principal will be sending out directions for pickup, according to Giarrizzo's anno…
State Of Emergency: 'Extreme Weather Event' Threatening Long Island, Hochul Says State Of Emergency: 'Extreme Weather Event' Threatening Long Island, Hochul Says
State Of Emergency: 'Extreme Weather Event' Threatening Long Island, Hochul Says A severe weather system bringing several inches of rain to Long Island has prompted New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to declare a state of emergency in the region. The state of emergency, declared by Hochul on Friday, Sept. 29, covers all of the Long Island, New York City, and Mid-Hudson region and comes in the midst of a weather system with peak rainfall amounts of three inches per hour, according to Hochul's office. The deluge has resulted in flash flooding throughout the region which has caused several impacts to transit systems.  Hochul said that she would be directing state agencies to…
$3 Million Scratch-Off Sold In Lehigh County $3 Million Scratch-Off Sold In Lehigh County
$3 Million Scratch-Off Sold In Lehigh County A shopper at an Emmaus corner store became a millionaire this week, Pennsylvania Lottery officials say.  The lucky winner earned the jackpot prize from a $3 Million Mega Stacks Scratch-Off, a $30 game, lotto representatives said.  Don's Food Market at 217 East Harrison Street will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the lucky ticket.  Winners are not identified until they step forward to claim their prize and their ticket is validated. All winners should immediately sign their ticket on the back before contacting the Lottery at 1-800-692-7481. To learn more, visit palo…
Florida Man Accused Of 'Pigeon Drop' Scam Targeting Women In Prince George's County: Police Florida Man Accused Of 'Pigeon Drop' Scam Targeting Women In Prince George's County: Police
Florida Man Accused Of 'Pigeon Drop' Scam Targeting Women In Prince George's County: Police The Florida man who targeted senior citizens in Prince George's County has been accused of an extensive "pigeon drop" scam authorities announced on Friday, and now they are looking for his partners. William Coleman, 50, of Orange Park, Florida, has been arrested and is in custody following his arrest earlier this week in Orlando after he allegedly ran a scheme involving elderly women in Maryland. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, "a pigeon drop scam involves convincing a victim to give the suspect a large amount of cash as collateral with the hope of then sharing a …
State Of Emergency: 'Significant, Dangerous Rainfall' Impacting Hudson Valley, Hochul Says State Of Emergency: 'Significant, Dangerous Rainfall' Impacting Hudson Valley, Hochul Says
State Of Emergency: 'Significant, Dangerous Rainfall' Impacting Hudson Valley, Hochul Says New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency in the Hudson Valley as heavy rain threatens to cause flash flooding throughout the region.  Hochul's declaration was issued on Friday, Sept. 29 in the midst of a weather system that is predicted to bring as much as three to five inches of rain to the region through Friday evening, according to officials. Related Story - New Update: Flood Rescue Teams Staged In Hudson Valley Amid Heavy Rain, Hochul Says In her statement, Hochul said the declaration was issued in response to the threat of "significant, dangerous rainfall…
No Rose For You: Two NJ Women Sent Home On 'Golden Bachelor' No Rose For You: Two NJ Women Sent Home On 'Golden Bachelor'
No Rose For You: Two NJ Women Sent Home On 'Golden Bachelor' It was a not a good night for the ladies in red from New Jersey looking to find love on the "Golden Bachelor." Neither Anna, 61, a retired nutritionist from Summit nor Maria, 60, a health and wellness director from Teaneck, got roses from Gerry Turner on the premiere episode of the ABC "The Bachelor" spinoff on Thursday, Sept. 28. Luckily, Theresa Nist, a 70-year-old Shrewsbury resident, was given a fateful rose and will advance to next week's episode.  Nist, who celebrated her birthday on the show, wowed Turner by stripping out of her little black coverup to reveal a short, nude…
Bomb Threat: Westfield Woman Admits To Making Call To Boston Children's Hospital Bomb Threat: Westfield Woman Admits To Making Call To Boston Children's Hospital
Bomb Threat: Westfield Woman Admits To Making Call To Boston Children's Hospital Days after posts from a controversial Twitter account last year called out Boston Children's Hospital's work with transgender teenagers, the renowned institution was bombarded with hate from those opposing gender-reaffirming care. One of those people was a Westfield woman who has now admitted to calling in a bomb threat, authorities said.  Catherine Leavy, 37, pleaded guilty this week to one count of making a false bomb threat and one count of intentionally conveying false or misleading information that a bomb was on the way to Boston Children’s Hospital, the US Attorney for Massachuset…
State Of Emergency: Flooding Closes Roads, Prompts Evacuations In Westchester State Of Emergency: Flooding Closes Roads, Prompts Evacuations In Westchester
State Of Emergency: Flooding Closes Roads, Prompts Evacuations In Westchester A barrage of heavy rain has already caused much flooding in Westchester, resulting in closures on several busy parkways, evacuation warnings, and even state of emergency declarations.  The rain arrived in the region late Thursday night, Sept. 28, and is expected to continue into Friday evening, Sept. 29, bringing as much as three to five inches of rain and flash flooding along with it. Related Story - New Update: Flood Rescue Teams Staged In Westchester Amid Heavy Rain, Hochul Says The weather event prompted New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to declare a state of emergency in the Hudson…
'Huge' 400-Pound Stingray Pulled From Long Island Sound Off CT Coast 'Huge' 400-Pound Stingray Pulled From Long Island Sound Off CT Coast
'Huge' 400-Pound Stingray Pulled From Long Island Sound Off CT Coast A Connecticut Fish and Wildlife crew made quite the catch while trawling Long Island Sound.  While spending a day out on Long Island Sound on Wednesday, Sept. 27, a Long Island Sound Trawl Survey crew managed to pull a 400-pound roughtail stingray from the water, Connecticut Fish and Wildlife announced.  The mammoth creature measured over 6 feet long and 5 feet wide, which officially made it "HUGE," Fish and Wildlife official said on social media  It was a rare sight, as while stingrays are found along the Atlantic coast from Florida to New England, they do not often ve…
New Update: Flood Rescue Teams Staged In Westchester Amid Heavy Rain, Hochul Says New Update: Flood Rescue Teams Staged In Westchester Amid Heavy Rain, Hochul Says
New Update: Flood Rescue Teams Staged In Westchester Amid Heavy Rain, Hochul Says With heavy rain pummeling much of New York and causing flash flooding concerns, Gov. Kathy Hochul is updating residents on the planned emergency response to the downpours.  As a precautionary measure in response to the barrage of rain, flood rescue teams will be staged in Westchester and Nassau Counties by the New York Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services in case they are needed in the event of emergencies, Hochul announced on Friday, Sept. 29. Earlier Report - 'Stay Vigilant': Hochul Warns Hudson Valley Residents To Prepare For Heavy Rain The announcement came in…
These 9 NJ Towns Failed To Correct Sick Leave Policies, State Comptroller Says These 9 NJ Towns Failed To Correct Sick Leave Policies, State Comptroller Says
These 9 NJ Towns Failed To Correct Sick Leave Policies, State Comptroller Says Towns throughout the Garden State have not addressed their sick and vacation leave policies, the state's comptroller said. In a letter sent to Gov. Phil Murphy, Senate President Nicholas Scutari, Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin and State Comptroller Kevin Walsh said nine municipalities have refused to cooperate and develop a correction action plan and is requesting that Murphy's office withhold state funds if they do not cooperate within 30 days. "The failure of the nine municipalities to prepare a correction action plan creates risks that taxpayer funds will be wasted and that unlawful pol…
Newly Minted Millionaire: Lynn Man Wins $1M Lottery Fortune Newly Minted Millionaire: Lynn Man Wins $1M Lottery Fortune
Newly Minted Millionaire: Lynn Man Wins $1M Lottery Fortune A Lynn man says he plans to turn his $1 million windfall into a new home after he won the seven-figure prize in the lottery.  Fernando Duran Ramos won the money playing the “$10,000,000 Lucky Bucks” $20 scratch-off tickets, the Massachusetts Lottery said.  Duran Ramos elected to take the $650,000 lump sum before taxes rather than the annuity. He wants to buy a house with the cash, lottery officials said.  He bought the ticket at 7-Eleven at 100 Lynn St. in Peabody. The store will collect a $10,000 check for selling the winner. 
Shrewsbury Grandma Wears Birthday Suit To Meet ABC's 'Golden Bachelor' Shrewsbury Grandma Wears Birthday Suit To Meet ABC's 'Golden Bachelor'
Shrewsbury Grandma Wears Birthday Suit To Meet ABC's 'Golden Bachelor' Theresa Nist certainly dressed for the occasion.  The premiere filming of ABC's "Golden Bachelor" happened to be the Shrewsbury resident's 70th birthday. ** WARNING: This story contains spoilers ** And so, she came in none other than her birthday suit (well sort of), hoping to make a lasting impression on the Golden Bachelor himself, Gerry Turner. Turner grinned from ear-to-ear as the New Jersey grandmother slowly stripped out of her little black coverup to reveal a short, nude dress on the show's premier Thursday, Sept. 28. As of press time, photos from ABC had not been released. …
Gunman Who Shot YouTuber At Dulles Town Center Found Not Guilty On 2 Charges: Report Gunman Who Shot YouTuber At Dulles Town Center Found Not Guilty On 2 Charges: Report
Gunman Who Shot YouTuber At Dulles Town Center Found Not Guilty On 2 Charges: Report The gunman who shot a YouTube prankster at a mall in northern Virginia last April has been found not guilty on two charges, but guilty of a third, as reported by WUSA9. Alan Colie had been facing charges of aggravated malicious wounding; use of a firearm in the commission of a felony; and discharging a firearm within a building, after shooting 21-year-old Tanner Cook on April 2 in Dulles Town Center, authorities in Loudoun County said. This week, a jury found Colie not guilty of aggravated malicious wounding and use of a firearm for aggravated malicious wounding, WUSA9 says. He was found gu…
From Bar Exams To Bar Owners: Worcester Brewery Will Host Grand Opening To Fanfare From Bar Exams To Bar Owners: Worcester Brewery Will Host Grand Opening To Fanfare
From Bar Exams To Bar Owners: Worcester Brewery Will Host Grand Opening To Fanfare What started out as an interesting idea between two waiters and friends waiting on their Bar exam results to become lawyers nearly a decade ago is now a bar. Consider yourself served.  Courthouse Brew Co. will hold its grand opening on Friday, Sept. 29, at the Whittall Mill Complex in Worcester, 3 Brussels St., Suite 120. Doors open at 4 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Mayor Joseph Petty at 4:30. A food truck will be on hand. The brewery opened over the summer to limited hours.  Founders Daniel Whalen and Mark Gawlak are Worcester natives whose friends…
Parasite That Causes Uncomfortable Gastro Issues Found In Baltimore's Lake Druid Reservoir Parasite That Causes Uncomfortable Gastro Issues Found In Baltimore's Lake Druid Reservoir
Parasite That Causes Uncomfortable Gastro Issues Found In Baltimore's Lake Druid Reservoir A parasite that causes uncomfortable health problems was discovered in Baltimore's Lake Druid Reservoir. Cryptosporidium's discovery was made during routine testing by the Baltimore City Department of Public Works on Thursday, Sept. 28. Cryptosporidium, also known as "Crypto," is a microorganism commonly found in lakes and rivers, which can potentially cause gastrointestinal problems like diarrhea, particularly, in those who are immunocompromised, elderly, or children. This detection impacts only a portion of the Baltimore region water system, in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and …