Teen Who Organized Large Car Meet At Kohl's Charged: Washington Twp PD Teen Who Organized Large Car Meet At Kohl's Charged: Washington Twp PD
Teen Who Organized Large Car Meet At Kohl's Charged: Washington Twp PD A 19-year-old Lindenwold resident is charged after he organized a large, disruptive car meet at a Kohl's shopping center in Gloucester County, authorities announced Monday, March 30. On Saturday, March 14, officers  received multiple calls reporting loud music, revving engines, vehicles racing and a car meet in the Kohl’s shopping center parking lot at 5851 Route 42 in Turnersville, Washington Township police said. Upon arrival, encountered a large, unsanctioned car meet that had taken over the parking lot during normal business hours without any permits or authorization, police said. …
Antisemitic Post Targeting Student Online Sparks Hate Crime Probe At University Of Maryland Antisemitic Post Targeting Student Online Sparks Hate Crime Probe At University Of Maryland
Antisemitic Post Targeting Student Online Sparks Hate Crime Probe At University Of Maryland An alleged hate crime is under investigation in Maryland after an antisemitic social media post targeting a student surfaced online. The incident happened at the University of Maryland, where campus police were notified on Sunday, March 29 about the post. Investigators say an unknown person created and shared an image of a student online. The post has since been deleted. The University of Maryland Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit is now working to identify who was behind it. Police are asking anyone with information about the post or the person responsible to come forward…
Glastonbury Fitness Influencer Shown Hitting Dog In Viral Video, Arrested After Outrage Glastonbury Fitness Influencer Shown Hitting Dog In Viral Video, Arrested After Outrage
Glastonbury Fitness Influencer Shown Hitting Dog In Viral Video, Arrested After Outrage A Connecticut fitness influencer accused in a disturbing animal cruelty case turned himself in to police after a video of him abusing his dogs spread widely online earlier this month.  Michael Gerchy surrendered to the Glastonbury police on Friday, March 27, on charges of cruelty to animals and violation of a protective order, officials said. He was being held on a $250,000 bond.  The case gained national attention on March 12, when investigators first learned about a video circulating on social media that showed Gerchy violently assaulting one of his dogs at a home…
Scams Cost Americans Billions More Than FBI Data Suggests, Study Says: See How Much Scams Cost Americans Billions More Than FBI Data Suggests, Study Says: See How Much
Scams Cost Americans Billions More Than FBI Data Suggests, Study Says: See How Much Americans may be losing far more to scammers than official data shows, according to a new study. The annual cost of online scams is estimated at $119 billion, according to a report from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) released this month. The nonprofit said that data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics shows that only 14% of financial fraud victims report incidents to law enforcement. The $119 billion estimate is more than seven times higher than the $16.6 billion in losses reported to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center in 2024. The report says the…
Jersey City Man Ran Fake Sports Gear Ring From Mom’s Garage: Prosecutor Jersey City Man Ran Fake Sports Gear Ring From Mom’s Garage: Prosecutor
Jersey City Man Ran Fake Sports Gear Ring From Mom’s Garage: Prosecutor A Jersey City man was charged with running a counterfeit sports merchandise operation out of his mother’s garage in Lodi, authorities said Friday, March 20. Christopher Patire, 39, or crispy_nyc on Instagram, faces second-degree counterfeiting charges, according to Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II. Investigators executed a search warrant at a Home Place residence in Lodi on Wednesday, March 11 at approximately 7 a.m. Members of the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Financial Crimes Unit recovered about 1,400 items bearing altered professional sports league logos, with an …
Ex-Bodybuilder, Cancer Researcher Stephanie Buttermore Dies At 36 Ex-Bodybuilder, Cancer Researcher Stephanie Buttermore Dies At 36
Ex-Bodybuilder, Cancer Researcher Stephanie Buttermore Dies At 36 Fitness YouTuber and cancer research scientist Stephanie Buttermore has died unexpectedly at age 36, her fiancé and partner of 10 years Jeff Nippard announced Friday, March 6. She was 36 years old. “As many of you know, Stephanie meant the world to Jeff. She will be remembered for her warmth and compassion, her love for her family, and her PhD research on ovarian cancer.” The cause of death was not immediately made public. Buttermore built a large following online through YouTube and Instagram by combining her scientific background with fitness content. The former competitive body…
Team USA Hockey Star Blasts White House Over AI Video: 'That's Not Who I Am' Team USA Hockey Star Blasts White House Over AI Video: 'That's Not Who I Am'
Team USA Hockey Star Blasts White House Over AI Video: 'That's Not Who I Am' A member of Team USA's men's hockey team is criticizing the White House for posting an AI-generated video about him insulting Canadians. Ottawa Senators captain and Team USA gold medalist Brady Tkachuk addressed the doctored clip on Thursday, Feb. 26. The US defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Sunday, Feb. 22, giving the nation its first men's hockey gold medal since 1980. After the victory, the White House's official TikTok account shared the AI video. The clip used altered footage from a news conference Brady and Matthew Tkachuk held during the 4 …
Taken For A Ride: Conman Sold Stolen $30K Ford F-150 To Lindenhurst Buyer, Police Say Taken For A Ride: Conman Sold Stolen $30K Ford F-150 To Lindenhurst Buyer, Police Say
Taken For A Ride: Conman Sold Stolen $30K Ford F-150 To Lindenhurst Buyer, Police Say A Pennsylvania man is accused of using social media to sell a stolen pickup truck to a Long Island woman. Yuriy Koghuch, 37, of Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, was arrested Thursday, Feb. 19 in Brooklyn and charged with grand larceny, Suffolk County Police said. Koghuch allegedly sold a 2023 Ford F-150 for $30,000 to a North Lindenhurst resident in November 2025 after advertising the vehicle on social media, according to police. When the buyer attempted to register the truck, authorities informed her it had been reported stolen in Alabama the previous October. Detectives from the Property Auto…
Parents Slam Company For Sexual Jokes Promoting Baby, Maternal Products Parents Slam Company For Sexual Jokes Promoting Baby, Maternal Products
Parents Slam Company For Sexual Jokes Promoting Baby, Maternal Products Frida Baby is facing growing backlash after social media users accused the company of using sexual jokes in its marketing for products for babies and mothers. Images and videos have spread on social media in mid-February, showing advertisements or packaging for infant and maternal products with sexual innuendos. One box featured the caption "This is the closest your husband’s gonna get to a threesome" on a three-in-one rectal thermometer for babies. Another children's thermometer box displayed in a store included the phrase "How about a quickie?" For the Electric No…
White House Drops Valentine’s Day Meme Cards Featuring Maduro Capture, Greenland, Dems White House Drops Valentine’s Day Meme Cards Featuring Maduro Capture, Greenland, Dems
White House Drops Valentine’s Day Meme Cards Featuring Maduro Capture, Greenland, Dems The White House joined the viral Valentine’s Day meme trend by creating its own shareable, politically themed cards tied to current events and President Donald Trump. The post, captioned “Made just for you 💌,” featured shareable graphics styled like traditional Valentine’s Day cards, drawing mixed reactions online and further highlighting the political divide among commenters. The first card in the series reads, “You captured my heart,” and is set alongside a photo of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro being captured by U.S. Another is a photo of President Donald Trump holding a binde…
Krispy Kreme Sweetens Valentine's Day With New Doughnut Lineup Krispy Kreme Sweetens Valentine's Day With New Doughnut Lineup
Krispy Kreme Sweetens Valentine's Day With New Doughnut Lineup Krispy Kreme is offering sweet new treats in honor of Valentine's Day. The chain's limited-time Valentine's Day Doughnut Collection will roll out nationwide on Tuesday, Feb. 3. The seasonal lineup will be sold in a custom Valentine's Day-themed dozen box and includes four new doughnuts.  Three doughnuts are heart-shaped, while the fourth puts a romantic twist on a classic favorite. "There are so many ways to show love on Valentine's Day, not to just one person, but to everyone who makes your life a little brighter," chief brand and product officer Alison Holder said.&nb…
Teen Charged With Murder, Now Accused Of Instagram Sale Armed Robbery In South Windsor: Police Teen Charged With Murder, Now Accused Of Instagram Sale Armed Robbery In South Windsor: Police
Teen Charged With Murder, Now Accused Of Instagram Sale Armed Robbery In South Windsor: Police A Connecticut teenager is facing serious charges after police say a social media meet-up ended with him pulling a gun on a man selling shoes, authorities said. He was already charged with killing someone outside of a nightclub on Halloween. Charles N. Woodall, 19, of East Hartford, faces multiple charges following the alleged incident from last month, South Windsor police said. Woodall contacted the seller over Instagram and asked to buy a pair of shoes. They decided to meet up at the Target parking lot at 125 Buckland Hills Drive in South Windsor, police said. But when the man arrived, in…