A Bronx blaze that killed a 56-year-old woman three months ago was a case of arson, police said Wednesday. A probe into the Oct. 5 fire that tore through the six-story Washington Ave. building near E. 185th St. in Belmont determined it was set by a firebug on the second floor about 2:30 a.m., cops … Read more
The Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is offering a $3K reward that leads to an arrest after an abused dog died from its severe injuries. The male pit bull mix, later named “Meatloaf” by the staff, was brought to the Smithtown Animal Shelter on November 5. A good Samaritan found … Read more
Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn was a busy man during the team’s bye week to kick off the playoffs. Glenn said he and other coaches did self-scouting while waiting to learn that they will be facing the Commanders in the divisional round of the playoffs and then he interviewed with the Jets, Saints, Bears, Raiders, … Read more
BRIGHTON — A former pastor at 2|42 Community Church has been bound over to circuit court after being arrested on charges of surveilling an unclothed person, using a computer to commit a crime and tampering with evidence. William Johnson, 37, was bound over to circuit court on Jan. 6 along with his $250,000 bond, which … Read more
A school bus aide has been charged with felony second-degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly groping a 6-year-old Woodbury boy on a bus ride home. Raymond Matthew Cook, 51, of St. Paul, was charged in Washington County District Court by summons last week in connection with the Oct. 22 incident. He has not been booked … Read more
Parents teared up and wiped their eyes with the sleeves of their Valley View Elementary School sweaters Tuesday night after the Eanes school board unanimously voted to close the 43-year old school when the semester ends. The decision, said parents who gathered at the meeting to voice opposition, felt unceremonious. The school board also voted … Read more
A high-ranking member of MS-13 on Long Island pleaded guilty Tuesday to seven murders, including the brutal killings of two high school girls that drew national attention. Jairo Saenz, 28, faces 40 to 60 years in prison when he’s sentenced on June 13. His older brother, Alexi, pleaded guilty in the same cases in July … Read more
Two months after taking himself out of the running for an Ohio Senate seat, Vivek Ramaswamy is under consideration for the post, according to two people familiar with the matter granted anonymity to discuss ongoing conversations. Ramaswamy and Gov. Mike DeWine, who is tasked with appointing someone to the job recently vacated by President-elect JD … Read more
FREMONT – A Sullivan County man was charged with reckless endangerment and other felonies after he allegedly fired a handgun at a car occupied by a couple with whom he was having a dispute, state police reported Wednesday. The alleged incident happened Sunday afternoon on Warner Road in the town of Fremont. According to state … Read more
Nashville Police are investigating a possible drug motive in a shooting that left one man dead and another injured at an Antioch apartment complex. A 23-year-old man, who has not yet been identified, died at Southern Hills Medical Center Tuesday night, police said in a statement Wednesday morning. Police believe the 23-year-old and a 24-year-old … Read more