Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez Retiring Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez Retiring Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez Retiring
Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez Retiring Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez is retiring. Suarez, who has served in the position for 10 years, made the announcement on Thursday, July 17. Her last day will be Friday, Aug. 1.  "My goal, since day one, was to build an Office that can better address the needs of the residents of Hudson County, while also providing law enforcement with the tools necessary to protect and serve," Suarez said.  Under her watch, the Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit, Hudson County Regional S.W.A.T. and Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force were established.  &nb…
Funeral Plans Set For St. Mary's Deputy Who Died In Line Of Duty After Returning To Serve Funeral Plans Set For St. Mary's Deputy Who Died In Line Of Duty After Returning To Serve Funeral Plans Set For St. Mary's Deputy Who Died In Line Of Duty After Returning To Serve
Funeral Plans Set For St. Mary's Deputy Who Died In Line Of Duty After Returning To Serve The streets of Leonardtown will pause midweek to honor a lifelong lawman. The St. Mary’s County community is preparing to say goodbye to one of its longest-serving deputies, Sgt. Mark Porter, who died in the line of duty on Tuesday, July 1. Porter, 60, retired in 2022 after more than 34 years of service with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office.  He returned shortly after as a contract deputy and continued working until his death.  The sheriff’s office said Porter’s death appears to be medically related and no foul play is suspected. “This is a heartbreaking day for our agenc…
Baltimore Firefighter Dies A Hero — Now His Family’s Mortgage Is Paid For Life Baltimore Firefighter Dies A Hero — Now His Family’s Mortgage Is Paid For Life Baltimore Firefighter Dies A Hero — Now His Family’s Mortgage Is Paid For Life
Baltimore Firefighter Dies A Hero — Now His Family’s Mortgage Is Paid For Life The family of fallen Baltimore firefighter Rodney Pitts III is receiving a powerful act of support following his line-of-duty death: their mortgage is being paid in full. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced it has paid off the mortgage on the Baltimore home where Pitts lived with his fiancée, Natasha, and their three children: Harper, Arianna, and Hendrix. Pitts, 31, was killed in the line of duty while battling a rowhouse fire on Oct. 19, 2023, in Baltimore City.  He was one of two firefighters who lost their lives that day.  The original incident drew citywide mourning a…
$21K Raised For Montco Police Officer's Widow ID'd After Suicide In Township Parking Lot $21K Raised For Montco Police Officer's Widow ID'd After Suicide In Township Parking Lot $21K Raised For Montco Police Officer's Widow ID'd After Suicide In Township Parking Lot
$21K Raised For Montco Police Officer's Widow ID'd After Suicide In Township Parking Lot More than $21,000 has been raised for the widow of a Pennsylvania police officer and New Jersey-trained lawman who died by suicide outside the Upper Providence Township campus, according to a recently verified GoFundMe campaign.  Christian Flynn, a full-time Upper Providence Township Police Officer and longtime firefighter with the Limerick Fire Department, and seasonal officer in Sea Isle City in New Jersey, died by suicide outside the municipal campus on Monday evening, June 2, authorities announced. “There was no danger to the public at any time,” Upper Providence police wrote in an…
Veteran Philly Officer Dies Suddenly At Airport: Commissioner Veteran Philly Officer Dies Suddenly At Airport: Commissioner Veteran Philly Officer Dies Suddenly At Airport: Commissioner
Veteran Philly Officer Dies Suddenly At Airport: Commissioner A veteran Philadelphia police officer died suddenly after suffering a medical emergency on the grounds of the Philadelphia International Airport, Commissioner Kevin J. Bethel announced on Saturday, July 5. The officer, whose name has not yet been released, was assigned to the department’s Airport Unit and had "decades of service," Commissioner Bethel said in a post on X. "We are heartbroken by the sudden passing of one of our own this morning," he wrote. "Our officer, a dedicated veteran assigned to the Airport Unit, died after suffering a medical emergency. With decades of service, he serv…
Tom Hanks To Appear At West Point, Receive Prestigious Civilian Award Tom Hanks To Appear At West Point, Receive Prestigious Civilian Award Tom Hanks To Appear At West Point, Receive Prestigious Civilian Award
Tom Hanks To Appear At West Point, Receive Prestigious Civilian Award Famed actor and humanitarian Tom Hanks will be honored by the US Military Academy at West Point later this year with a prestigious award recognizing his decades of work supporting veterans, the military, and public service. The West Point Association of Graduates announced last month that Hanks will receive the 2025 Sylvanus Thayer Award during a special ceremony at the Academy on September 25.  The Thayer Award has been given annually since 1958 to a US citizen whose accomplishments reflect the values of “Duty, Honor, Country.”  "Tom Hanks has done more for the positive portraya…
Silver Spring Peace Corps Official Accused Of Double-Dipping In Federal Fraud Scheme: Feds Silver Spring Peace Corps Official Accused Of Double-Dipping In Federal Fraud Scheme: Feds Silver Spring Peace Corps Official Accused Of Double-Dipping In Federal Fraud Scheme: Feds
Silver Spring Peace Corps Official Accused Of Double-Dipping In Federal Fraud Scheme: Feds A former high-ranking Peace Corps official from Maryland is accused of secretly double-dipping from taxpayers while abusing his federal access in a fraud scheme that netted tens of thousands of dollars, federal prosecutors announced. Evester Edd, 64, of Silver Spring, was arrested Wednesday, July 2, and charged with wire fraud, theft of government funds, and making false statements, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland. Edd worked as a senior human resources official at the Peace Corps while also allegedly working as a federal contractor.  Prosecutors say…
Deputy Dies In Line Of Duty At 60 In St. Mary's County: 'Policing Was His Life' Deputy Dies In Line Of Duty At 60 In St. Mary's County: 'Policing Was His Life' Deputy Dies In Line Of Duty At 60 In St. Mary's County: 'Policing Was His Life'
Deputy Dies In Line Of Duty At 60 In St. Mary's County: 'Policing Was His Life' A longtime deputy in Maryland died in the line of duty this week, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office announced. Deputy Mark Porter, a retired sergeant, died on Tuesday, July 1, while on the job, the agency confirmed Wednesday. “With deep sadness and profound respect, Sheriff Steve Hall and the men and women of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office announce the line-of-duty death of Deputy Mark Porter, retired sergeant,” the department said. Deputy Porter, 60, was “one of the longest-serving sworn deputies in the agency” and was “known for his steadfast commitment, integrity, and decad…
Westchester's First Legislature Chair, WWII Hero Herman Geist Dies At 100: 'Forever Grateful' Westchester's First Legislature Chair, WWII Hero Herman Geist Dies At 100: 'Forever Grateful' Westchester's First Legislature Chair, WWII Hero Herman Geist Dies At 100: 'Forever Grateful'
Westchester's First Legislature Chair, WWII Hero Herman Geist Dies At 100: 'Forever Grateful' Westchester County is mourning the loss of local legend Herman S. Geist, a World War II hero, legal trailblazer, and the first-ever Chairman of the Westchester County Board of Legislators, who died at age 100.  Geist, an important figure in Westchester County public service, died on Saturday, June 28, according to his obituary.  Born on April 5, 1925, Geist lived an extraordinary century — a life defined, Westchester County officials say, by integrity, leadership, and a relentless commitment to community.  From the frontlines of World War II, where he served as a US Army lie…
Old Bridge Police Officer Dies Unexpectedly After Nearly 3 Years On The Force Old Bridge Police Officer Dies Unexpectedly After Nearly 3 Years On The Force Old Bridge Police Officer Dies Unexpectedly After Nearly 3 Years On The Force
Old Bridge Police Officer Dies Unexpectedly After Nearly 3 Years On The Force The Old Bridge Police Department is mourning the unexpected death of one of its own. Officer Andrew Paterek died on Monday, June 23, the Old Bridge PBA Local 127 said. “Andrew was more than a dedicated officer,” the PBA said in a statement. “He was a friend, a protector, and a true example of what it means to serve with integrity and compassion. His kindness, humility, and commitment to our community touched countless lives. Whether responding to a call, lending a helping hand, or simply offering words of encouragement, Andrew’s presence made this world a better, safer place.” …
Iconic Teen Idol Bobby Sherman Dies Iconic Teen Idol Bobby Sherman Dies Iconic Teen Idol Bobby Sherman Dies
Iconic Teen Idol Bobby Sherman Dies Before there were boy bands, there was Bobby Sherman. The soft-spoken heartthrob with the easy smile and million-selling records, who captured the shrieks of a generation and later traded the spotlight for a paramedic badge, has died at age 81 after a battle with cancer. His wife, Brigitte Poublon, shared the news Tuesday, June 24, on the Instagram account of actor John Stamos, who was a friend of Sherman's. "From one ex teen idol, to another - rest in peace Bobby Sherman," Stamos wrote ahead of Poublon's comments. Sherman is also survived by his two sons, Tyler and Christopher, and six g…
Judge Ruled In Trump’s Favor Given Federal Nomination; Legal Experts Sound Alarm: Report Judge Ruled In Trump’s Favor Given Federal Nomination; Legal Experts Sound Alarm: Report Judge Ruled In Trump’s Favor Given Federal Nomination; Legal Experts Sound Alarm: Report
Judge Ruled In Trump’s Favor Given Federal Nomination; Legal Experts Sound Alarm: Report A Florida judge who ruled in favor of President Donald Trump in a major free speech case is now in line for a powerful new job, and the timing is drawing concern, according to a new report.  Judge Ed Artau was part of a panel that ruled last month that Trump's lawsuit against the Pulitzer Prize Board could progress, reports said. The case challenged protections for journalists and called for overturning a major Supreme Court decision that limits lawsuits from public officials against the media. Just weeks after issuing his opinion in the case, Artau met with Sen. Rick Scott's staf…