Glassboro police called neighboring agencies to help move a large crowd, then maintained a heavy downtown presence into the early morning.
GLASSBORO, NJ — Eight people were arrested during a police enforcement detail surrounding Rowan University’s Homecoming festivities October 24, when several hundred people gathered on Rowan Boulevard, according to Glassboro police.
The department had assigned extra personnel in anticipation of increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic. At approximately 7 p.m., officers encountered what police described as a large “pop up crowd” on the boulevard.
Glassboro officers and Rowan University police requested assistance from neighboring agencies to move the crowd and prevent property damage.
“The crowd was moved successfully without incident,” the department said.
Smaller crowds remained downtown
Police said smaller groups lingered downtown through the evening and into the early morning. Officers maintained a heavy presence and continued enforcement.
The department reported the following totals for the entire detail:
- Eight arrests.
- 21 open-container violations.
- Two violations listed as “Riotous Immoral.”
- One public urination violation.
- Three littering violations.
- 70 parking summonses.
Neighboring departments assisted
Officers from Monroe Township, Washington Township, Rowan University and Clayton assisted, along with the Sheriff’s Department.
Police said the additional resources helped maintain safety as officers managed the crowds.
A Pennsylvania driver faces felony charges after an approximately 30-minute pursuit through Halifax and Northampton counties early Monday.
HALIFAX COUNTY, NC — Two men were arrested early Monday, October 26, after an approximately 30-minute chase during which their vehicle allegedly crossed the center line and struck a Halifax County Sheriff’s Office vehicle, according to Highway Patrol citations.
The pursuit began near the Oasis at Interstate 95, continued through Roanoke Rapids and crossed into Northampton County. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol joined while the chase was underway.
Authorities apprehended both occupants when the pursuit ended on State Road 1218 in Northampton County.
Driver accused of striking deputy’s vehicle
Citations allege Johnathan A. Nelson, 42, of Pennsylvania, was driving a 2026 Buick when he crossed the center line on N.C. 48 and struck the sheriff’s office vehicle at approximately 1:18 a.m. He allegedly continued fleeing after the collision.
Nelson’s charges include felony fleeing to elude arrest, assault with a deadly weapon on a government official, felony possession of a Schedule II controlled substance, reckless driving, driving while license revoked and resisting a public officer.
Separate citations allege speeding, failure to maintain the right half of the roadway, driving without a license, a seat belt violation and failure to provide required information after a property-damage crash. He also faces a charge involving failure to yield at a stop sign or flashing red light.
Court records list a $75,000 secured bond in his sheriff’s office case.
Passenger faces resisting charge
Passenger Jason A. Nelson, 42, of Greene, Maine, was charged with resisting a public officer. His bond in that case was set at $2,000 secured.
He also received citations alleging failure to provide information or aid as a passenger following a crash, permitting an unlicensed person to drive and failing to wear a seat belt.
A trooper’s written comments state that an inspection of the Buick indicated neither occupant had been wearing a seat belt.
One minor injury was reported after a driver lost control during a separate crash and hit the northbound bus Sunday morning.
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A vehicle struck an NJ Transit bus carrying 56 passengers on the northbound Garden State Parkway Sunday morning, October 25, leaving one person with a minor injury, according to NJ Transit.
The collision happened at approximately 10:25 a.m. NJ Transit said the vehicle’s driver lost control during a separate crash and struck the bus, News 12 reported.
The injured person was not transported to a hospital.
Passengers transferred to following bus
The bus was operating on Route 319 to the Port Authority Bus Terminal via Toms River.
NJ Transit said the damaged bus was towed and its passengers were accommodated on the following bus.
Pennsylvania investigators say the Lehigh County pair used counterfeit paperwork and vehicle identification numbers to disguise stolen vehicles.
HARRISBURG, PA — A father and son face felony charges after investigators linked them to the sale of 12 vehicles worth nearly $500,000 using allegedly fraudulent titles, according to Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday.
Jermaine Quinones Sr., 42, and Jermaine Quinones Jr., 18, are accused of operating a Lehigh County-based “chop shop” scheme involving stolen vehicles and counterfeit documents. Many of the vehicles were sold through Facebook Marketplace.
Both face charges including corrupt organizations, theft by deception, washing vehicle titles and insurance fraud.
Investigators allege stolen vehicles received false identities
The Attorney General’s Insurance Fraud Section, Pennsylvania State Police and Monroe County detectives investigated the operation.
Authorities allege the pair used vehicle identification numbers and other information belonging to different vehicles to obtain paperwork disguising the stolen cars’ identities. Investigators identified 12 sales involving washed paperwork between 2025 and 2026.
The allegations involve a practice previously examined in SNN’s coverage of a separate Pennsylvania title-washing prosecution, in which authorities accused defendants of using fraudulent documents to make vehicles appear legitimate.
“This criminal conduct is harmful in many ways, as it defrauds the Commonwealth’s vehicle titling system and insurance providers, and unsuspecting buyers who are left with ‘dirty’ vehicles,” Sunday said.
High-value vehicles included Infiniti, Acura and Mustangs
Authorities identified several newer vehicles among those involved, including a 2026 Infiniti QX60 valued at $67,599, an Acura Integra valued at $35,950 and two Ford Mustangs valued at $32,640 and $31,890.
“The vehicle titling and registration system exists to protect consumers and insurance providers, and ensure vehicles on Commonwealth roadways are safe,” Sunday said.
Father arrested in Allentown; son taken into custody Thursday
Investigators arrested Quinones Sr. earlier this month at his Allentown home. His bail was set at $450,000 cash.
During that arrest, investigators seized a semiautomatic rifle. The Attorney General’s Office said a prior felony conviction prohibits him from possessing firearms.
Quinones Jr. was arrested Thursday, and his bail was set at $100,000.
Crews contained the Friday night blaze on Roberts Drive to the chimney and fireplace, according to the Chews Landing Fire Department.
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Firefighters extinguished a chimney fire at a Roberts Drive home Friday night, October 23, preventing flames from spreading into the residence, according to the Chews Landing Fire Department.
Task Force 822 responded to the home in the Broadmoor section of Gloucester Township. The arriving chief confirmed an active chimney fire.
Crews establish water supply and contain flames
Tower Ladder 82 arrived first, followed closely by Quint 7, which operated as the first engine. Squad 88 arrived next and helped establish a water supply for Quint 7.
Firefighters quickly contained the blaze to the chimney and fireplace. Additional crews staged nearby before being released.
The outcome differed from a 2015 Manchester chimney fire, previously covered by SNN, that damaged portions of a home’s bedroom and roof. shorenewsnetwork.com
Chews Landing thanked its mutual aid partners for assisting with the Roberts Drive response.
The Levine family and WJ Centerline Construction gave crews a chance to train inside an unfamiliar residential building under controlled conditions.
MARGATE, NJ — A Margate home awaiting demolition became a training ground for city firefighters after the Levine family allowed the department to practice inside before the building is torn down.
The Margate City Fire Department credited the family and WJ Centerline Construction with providing access to the house, giving crews an opportunity to work in a residential setting beyond a classroom or training facility.
Real home offers different challenges
“Using a home slated for demolition provides an unmatched, invaluable training experience that a classroom or standard training tower simply cannot replicate,” the department said.
The unfamiliar layout allowed firefighters to practice lifesaving skills under controlled conditions, according to the department.
Hands-on preparation also features in other New Jersey departments’ training, including Pleasant Plains volunteers’ recent vehicle-fire exercises at the Brick Township Fire Training Academy.
Department thanks property owners
“Thank you once again to the Levine Family and WJ Centerline Construction for giving us this invaluable training opportunity,” the department said.
Detectives are again asking the public for help identifying an individual connected to a September shooting on Argonne Drive.
BALTIMORE, MD – Baltimore police are renewing their appeal for help identifying an individual wanted for questioning in connection with the shooting of an 18-year-old woman in Northeast Baltimore last month. Investigators released another public request Monday, October 26, as they continue working to identify the person pictured in their announcement.
The shooting occurred September 2 in the 1800 block of Argonne Drive, according to the Baltimore Police Department. The department has not provided additional details in its latest appeal about the circumstances of the gunfire or the victim’s injuries.
Detectives are asking anyone who recognizes the individual shown in the police department’s Facebook announcement to contact investigators. The person has not been publicly identified in the supplied notice.
Detectives Seek Identity of Individual in Argonne Drive Shooting
The September 2 shooting left an 18-year-old female victim wounded on Argonne Drive, a roadway in Northeast Baltimore.
According to police, Northeast District detectives continue investigating the case and are seeking assistance identifying an individual connected to their inquiry.
The department’s latest announcement does not specify whether the person is considered a suspect, a witness or someone who may have information about the incident.
Investigators also have not disclosed a motive, described the events leading to the shooting or announced any arrests.
The public appeal comes nearly eight weeks after the original incident, indicating that police are still seeking information that could help advance the investigation.
Baltimore Police Ask Residents to Review Public Appeal
The Baltimore Police Department is encouraging residents to review its October 26 announcement and report anything they know about the individual depicted.
Police have not released a name or detailed physical description in the accompanying text.
Authorities are specifically seeking information that could establish the individual’s identity.
The department has not stated whether surveillance footage, witness accounts or other evidence led investigators to focus on this person.
Without further information from detectives, the individual’s exact connection to the shooting remains unclear.
How to Contact Baltimore Shooting Detectives
Anyone with information about the September 2 shooting or the individual police are seeking to identify can contact Northeast District detectives at 410-396-2444.
Anonymous information can also be provided through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
The Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland website provides another way for residents to submit tips.
Investigators have not announced a change in the victim’s medical condition or identified anyone charged in connection with the shooting.
The latest appeal keeps attention on a September incident that injured a teenager, with detectives continuing to ask the public for assistance nearly two months later.
A Power Play upgrade doubled a Bradford County ticket’s prize to $2 million after it matched every white ball in the October 21 drawing.
WYALUSING, PA – A Powerball ticket sold at a small-town Pennsylvania convenience store came within one number of winning the jackpot but still delivered a staggering $2 million prize. The ticket matched all five white balls in the October 21 drawing, and a $1 Power Play upgrade doubled the payout.
The winning ticket was sold at Dandy Mini Mart, located at 223 State Street in Wyalusing Borough, Bradford County. According to the Pennsylvania Lottery, the ticket matched all five white balls but missed the red Powerball, qualifying for a $1 million prize before the Power Play enhancement.
The Lottery announced the winning sale Thursday, October 22. Dandy Mini Mart will also receive a $10,000 retailer bonus, while the national Powerball jackpot rolled to an estimated $674 million for the following Saturday’s drawing.
Five Matching Numbers Deliver $2 Million Powerball Prize
According to the Pennsylvania Lottery’s official payout report, the winning white-ball numbers for Wednesday, October 21, were 1, 21, 44, 50 and 57.
The red Powerball was 5, and the Power Play multiplier was 2X.
The ticket purchased at Dandy Mini Mart matched all five white balls, securing Powerball’s standard second-tier prize of $1 million.
However, the ticket also included the optional Power Play feature, which costs an additional $1 per play.
For a five-white-ball match, Power Play increases the standard $1 million prize to a fixed $2 million, regardless of the multiplier selected for that drawing.
The Wyalusing ticket therefore qualified for a $2 million payout before applicable taxes.
The prize was one of Pennsylvania’s largest results from the October 21 drawing.
Bradford County Convenience Store Earns $10,000 Bonus
The winning ticket was purchased at Dandy Mini Mart at 223 State Street in Wyalusing Borough.
The Bradford County retailer will receive a $10,000 bonus from the Pennsylvania Lottery for selling the $2 million winner.
The bonus is separate from the prize awarded on the ticket and does not reduce the advertised winnings.
The Pennsylvania Lottery confirms major winning tickets through its validation process and publishes retailer information when qualifying prizes are recorded.
The agency’s October 22 announcement did not provide details about the circumstances of the purchase or how the winnings might be used.
Under Pennsylvania Lottery rules, Powerball prizes must be claimed within one year of the drawing.
For the October 21 ticket, the claim deadline is October 21, 2027.
The Lottery encourages players with winning retail tickets to sign the back immediately and follow its official claim instructions.
Information about claiming prizes is available through the Pennsylvania Lottery website.
Powerball Jackpot Reached $674 Million After Wednesday Drawing
The October 21 drawing ended without a national jackpot winner, pushing the advertised Powerball jackpot to an estimated $674 million for Saturday, October 24.
The estimated lump-sum cash value for that drawing was $283.9 million before taxes.
The Pennsylvania Lottery also reported that more than 38,100 other Powerball tickets purchased in the state won prizes of various amounts in Wednesday’s drawing.
Those included more than 8,200 winning tickets purchased with Power Play and more than 4,700 purchased with Double Play.
Double Play provides a separate drawing using the same Powerball numbers, while Power Play increases eligible prizes in the main drawing.
The Wyalusing ticket’s $2 million win came from the main Powerball drawing and its Power Play enhancement.
Beyond its prize payments, the Pennsylvania Lottery supports programs benefiting older residents, including transportation, prescription assistance, senior centers and meal services.
According to the agency, more than $38.2 billion has been contributed to those programs since ticket sales began in 1972.
Alexander Molina-Benitez died at the scene of a Sunday morning collision in Chillum as investigators seek witnesses and dashcam footage.
CHILLUM, MD – A 20-year-old Washington, DC, motorcyclist was killed in a collision at a busy Prince George’s County intersection Sunday morning, while two people traveling in another vehicle were hospitalized. Police have identified the victim as Alexander Molina-Benitez and are asking drivers who may have witnessed the crash to come forward.
The collision occurred around 11:40 a.m. Sunday, October 25, at New Hampshire Avenue and Sheridan Street in Chillum, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. Officers arrived to investigate a crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle occupied by two people.
Molina-Benitez, a resident of Washington, DC, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and passenger of the other vehicle were transported to a hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
Fatal Collision at New Hampshire Avenue and Sheridan Street
According to the Prince George’s County Police Department’s official announcement, its Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating the crash.
The intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Sheridan Street is in Chillum, a community in northern Prince George’s County near the Washington, DC, border.
Police have not established publicly how the motorcycle and the other vehicle collided or what may have contributed to the crash.
Investigators have also not released the direction either vehicle was traveling, their speeds or whether traffic signals played any role.
The department did not identify the two occupants of the other vehicle or disclose additional information about their injuries.
Molina-Benitez’s death marks a fatality in a collision that occurred during daylight hours, with investigators now examining the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Investigators Seek Dashcam and Home Surveillance Footage
The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is requesting assistance from anyone who witnessed the Sunday morning collision.
Police are particularly interested in dash camera recordings and footage from residential surveillance systems that may have captured the intersection or the vehicles involved.
Investigators said even video that appears unrelated to the impact could provide information useful to reconstructing the crash.
The department has not reported any charges or traffic citations stemming from the collision.
No determination of fault was included in the police announcement, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Prince George’s County Police Ask Witnesses to Come Forward
Anyone with information about the fatal collision is asked to contact the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422.
Callers should reference case number 26-0056964.
Investigators are seeking footage or witness accounts that could help establish the movements of the motorcycle and the other vehicle before the collision.
For Molina-Benitez’s family, the crash claimed the life of a 20-year-old DC resident. The two occupants of the other vehicle survived with injuries police described as non-life-threatening.
The investigation remains active, and police have not announced what caused the collision.
A Prince George’s County woman who rarely plays the lottery was overwhelmed after a spontaneous scratch-off purchase delivered a $50,000 prize.
HYATTSVILLE, MD – A Prince George’s County woman who rarely buys lottery tickets walked into a Hyattsville market, spent $5 on a scratch-off and discovered she had won $50,000 before even leaving the store. The unexpected windfall left her so excited that she later told Maryland Lottery officials her face changed colors.
The woman purchased the winning Money Maker scratch-off at Lewisdale Market, located at 7701 23rd Avenue in Hyattsville. She scratched the ticket inside the business and quickly discovered that matching the number 16 had delivered a $50,000 prize.
The winner claimed her prize Wednesday, October 21, according to a Maryland Lottery announcement released the following day. She plans to use the money to pay bills and support her family, while the store that sold the winning ticket will receive a $500 bonus.
Lucky Number 16 Delivers $50,000 Surprise
The woman told Maryland Lottery officials that she generally plays only when spending time with friends.
During those occasional gatherings, the group sometimes purchases scratch-off tickets, plays Racetrax or enjoys both games.
This time, however, the Prince George’s County resident decided to buy a ticket on her own.
While visiting Lewisdale Market, she approached a Lottery kiosk and selected the $5 Money Maker scratch-off.
She began scratching the ticket while still inside the store, rather than taking it home to play later.
When she uncovered a match on the number 16, she saw that it was worth $50,000.
The discovery immediately overwhelmed her.
According to the Lottery, the winner experienced so much nervous excitement that she described her face changing colors.
The surprise was especially memorable because the purchase had been spontaneous rather than part of her usual lottery outings with friends.
Family Gets an Unexpected Phone Call
After taking a moment to collect herself, the woman reached out to family members to share what had happened.
They were equally surprised to learn that a $5 ticket had turned into a $50,000 prize.
The winner told Lottery officials she already knows how she wants to use the money.
Her plans focus on paying bills and helping take care of family members.
The prize gives her a financial boost without requiring her to change the practical priorities she described during her claim.
Her win also brought good news for the Hyattsville business where she purchased the ticket.
Lewisdale Market will receive a $500 retailer bonus from the Maryland Lottery for selling the winner.
Another Money Maker Top Prize Remained
The Money Maker scratch-off game launched in 2025, according to the Lottery’s October 22 announcement.
At the time of that release, one top prize remained unclaimed in the game.
The number of available prizes can change as tickets are purchased and winnings are claimed. Players can review game details and prize information through the Maryland Lottery’s official website.
The Hyattsville sale underscores how quickly the woman’s day changed.
She entered Lewisdale Market as an occasional lottery player making an unplanned $5 purchase. Before leaving, she was holding a ticket worth $50,000.
The excitement carried into a family phone call and, ultimately, plans to use the winnings for household expenses and loved ones.
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