Category: BREAKING NEWS

New Jersey State Police Issue Travel Restriction

The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management under the Division of the New Jersey State Police have issued a mandatory travel restriction beginning 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2026, and ending 7:00 a.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026, in response to a major winter storm expected to bring heavy snow, blizzard conditions, and strong winds across the state.Governor Sherrill declared a State of Emergency on Saturday, February 21, 2026, effective Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., to protect public safety and ensure timely snow removal and emergency response.Travel Restriction Details:
All non-exempt vehicles are prohibited from operating on state, county, municipal, and interstate roadways during this period.The New Jersey Turnpike is exempt from this restriction.Violators may face penalties under state law.
Exemptions:The travel restriction does not apply to:
Emergency and public safety vehicles and personnelPublic works and snow removal crewsPublic transportation vehicles and personnelGovernment officials conducting official businessUtility company vehicles and personnelHealthcare workers and urgent medical travelPersonnel supporting emergency shelter operations and human services facilitiesDelivery of critical medical supplies and services to healthcare facilitiesNews mediaPrivate snow removal contractorsPatients seeking urgent critical care and their escortsTravel necessary to maintain critical infrastructure and essential services, including energy, fuel, food, pharmacies, and hardware storesPersonnel supporting airline and airport operations
This measure is intended to safeguard lives and allow emergency and utility crews to clear roads and restore essential services as quickly as possible.For official updates and preparedness information, visit www.ready.nj.gov.Follow the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management online atFacebook @ReadyNewJerseyInstagram @ReadyNJX @ReadyNJ

Governor Sherrill Declares State of Emergency Effective at Noon on Sunday, February 22

A State of Emergency has been issued by Governor Sherrill for all counties in the State of New Jersey, effective at noon on Sunday, February 22 in anticipation of the upcoming dangerous winter weather.

A blizzard warning is in effect from 10 a.m. Sunday to 6 p.m. Monday. Blizzard conditions with snow accumulations totaling 14-20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

Travel will be extremely difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The lasted road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Police Officer Senior Pradeep Tamang – End of Watch: Sunday, February 1, 2026

Gwinnett County Police Department, Georgia

Police Officer Senior Pradeep Tamang, 25, was shot and killed responding to a fraud and forgery call at the Holiday Inn at the 1700 block of East Park Place Boulevard in Stone Mountain, Georgia.

When Officer Tamang and another officer arrived at the hotel around 7:30 a.m., the subject invited them into his hotel room. While inside, the subject pulled out a gun and fired at both officers. One of the officers returned fire, striking the shooter.

Additional officers arrived on scene and rendered aid to the officers and the shooter. One officer remains in critical but stable condition. Officer Tamnag was transported to Northside Gwinnett Hospital, where he died from his wounds.

The suspect, who has multiple felony convictions and active warrants, was initially taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening wounds and is in custody.

Officer Tamang had served with the Gwinnett County Police Department for almost one year.

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Coast Guard Northeast District Investigating Cause of F/V Lily Jean Incident

BOSTON — Rear Adm. Michael Platt, commander of the Northeast District, has launched a district-level formal investigation concerning the sinking of the commercial fishing vessel LILY JEAN (O.N. 580932) and subsequent loss of seven lives on Jan. 30, 2026.  

The search was suspended on Jan. 31 after all reasonable search efforts for the missing crewmembers had been exhausted. 

At 6:50 a.m., on Jan. 30, the Coast Guard responded to an emergency position-indicating radio beacon activation from a fishing vessel 25 miles off the coast of Cape Ann. There were seven people onboard the LILY JEAN.  

The seven crew members have been identified as follows: 

  • Accursio “Gus” Sanfilippo, captain 
  • Paul Beal Sr., crew 
  • Paul Beal Jr., crew 
  • John Rousanidis, crew 
  • Freeman Short, crew 
  • Sean Therrien, crew 
  • Jada Samitt, NOAA fisheries observer  
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Fatal Accident Involving SEPTA Train and a Pedestrian

The following information is preliminary and subject to change. Updates will be provided as they become available.

On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at approximately 1:30 a.m., a fatal accident occurred involving a SEPTA train and a pedestrian at 4200 North Broad Street on the Broad Street Line (Orange Line) at the Hunting Park Station. Preliminary investigation indicates that the pedestrian exited the train as it arrived at the station. As the train began moving southbound to continue along the tracks, the individual stepped backward, fell into the space between the train and the platform, and was subsequently struck and run over by the train. Philadelphia Fire Department personnel responded to the scene and pronounced the male pedestrian deceased at approximately 2:03 a.m. 

The decedent was later identified as 41-year-old Terrell Burton of the 1600 block of West Allegheny Avenue.

The investigation is ongoing with the Crash Investigation Division.

In a separate incident, on January 20, 2026, at approximately 9:15 p.m., officers from the 12th District responded to a radio call reporting a shooting at the 5500 block of Chester Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located a crime scene both inside and in front of the Chester Convenience Store. Shortly thereafter, a 17-year-old male victim arrived at Penn-Presbyterian Medical Center via private vehicle, suffering from two gunshot wounds to his right arm. He was listed in stable condition. 

At this time, no motive has been determined, and no arrests have been made. 

The Shooting Investigation Group is continuing to investigate this incident.

CNBNews OPRA Request for Gloucester City Housing Data Incomplete

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GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (CNBNEWS)(JANUARY 13, 2026)—Sixteen years ago, in 2010, we wrote a story about the number of rental properties, which included an interview with Housing Officer Joe Stecklair. Prior to the interview with Stecklair, we submitted an OPRA asking how many rental properties there are in Gloucester City. Who are the biggest landlords?  How much money does the city receive from rental properties, and other questions.  Ten days later, CNBNews received a 46-page list containing the names of landlords and the addresses of rental properties, along with other information.

We updated those numbers in 2022.

To write an current story on housing situation, we submitted an OPRA on December 9, 2025, to Vanessa Little, the City’s Custodian of Records, asking for the same information we requested in 2010 and 2022 . On January 5, 2026, nearly a month after submitting our request, we received an answer. Instead of the 46 pages of information we received in 2010, we received two pages with numbers scribbled on both pages. We also received 83 pages containing addresses of homes located in the City. There was no explanation why the Custodian of Records emailed those addresses to us.  

Gloucester City occupancy rates

According to data released by https://www.point2homes.com/in September 2025, there are 4,117 occupied housing units. However, the recent pencil information from the Custodian of Records states there are 3,639 or 478 fewer.

The same website, point2homes.com reveal that there are 4,117 occupied housing units in Gloucester City, 56.9% are owner-occupied, while 43.1% are occupied by tenants. Meanwhile, 9.3% of all homes or 443 properties on the local market sit vacant. Gloucester City is home to 11,465 residents, according to the most recent Census data. Gender-wise, 50.6% of Gloucester City locals are male, and 49.4% are female.

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Missing Juvenile Brielle Gause from the 39th District

The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile, Brielle Gause. The 15-year-old female was last seen on Monday, December 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., on the 5000 block of Newhall Street.

Her height is 5’8″, and weighs 135 lbs.

If you have any information regarding Brielle’s whereabouts, please contact Northwest Detectives at 215-686-3353.

For additional information and updates, visit https://www.phillypolice.com/news-blotter/missing-juvenile-brielle-gause-from-the-39th-district/

Philadelphia CBP officers intercept six more dangerous ketamine smuggling attempts from Europe

PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted six separate ketamine smuggling attempts in Philadelphia, most recently on Dec. 11, that shipped from Europe to addresses in the United States.

Ketamine hydrochloride is a Schedule III non-narcotic compound regulated under the Controlled Substances Act. It is a dangerous anesthetic commonly known on the street as “Special K,” “Donkey Dust,” and “Cat Killer,” and is smoked, snorted, or mixed in beverages, or cut with other dangerous drugs. Overdoses can lead to serious health threats, such as nausea, elevated heart rate, unconsciousness, convulsions, and respiratory failure.

Ketamine is used lawfully by medical professionals to treat human and animal patients. However, ketamine is used illegally by street addicts and recreational users as a hallucinogen, similar to phencyclidine (PCP). Sexual predators also use ketamine to incapacitate their victims.

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Camden County Public Works Crews On the Job

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(Lindenwold, NJ) – As a winter storm approaches our region this evening, the Camden County Department of Public Works is working diligently to ensure the county’s 1,200 lane miles of road are safe and passable for motorists.

“Our crews have been called in to ensure that our roads are prepared for this winter weather event,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “As our crews head out to treat the roads, remember to always leave at least six car lengths behind our vehicles while they work and move any cars off the street and into a driveway.”

A brief snow shower is expected in the early afternoon, with conditions transitioning to sleet and freezing rain after sunset and continuing through the night. The winter weather is expected to taper off around midday on Saturday. However, long-term freezing temperatures throughout the weekend will ensure snow and ice remain on untreated surfaces for several days.

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Shooting Investigation

The following information is preliminary and subject to change; updates will be provided as they become available. At approximately 3:01 p.m., a shooting occurred inside the entrance of a supermarket located at 2301 Oregon Avenue in the city’s 1st District. An adult male sustained a gunshot wound to the arm and was transported by police to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he is listed in stable condition. At this time, no motive has been identified, and no arrests have been made. The investigation remains ongoing and is being handled by the Shooting Investigation Group.