NY Air National Guard Brigadier General from Clifton Park promoted to major general

Clifton Park resident Denise Donnell, the first woman to command the New York Air National Guard, was recently promoted to the two-star rank of major general. In a press release provided by Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office, Donnell received the promotion…

Quadruple shooting leaves three dead, one injured in Northeast Philadelphia

A quadruple shooting Monday night that left three young people dead and a fourth in critical condition shook a quiet Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood. The shooting happened at the intersection of Rowland Avenue and Crabtree Street, near Guilford Street, in the Mayfair…

Mike Rogers to chair House Armed Services, in first for Alabama

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) announced that he will lead the House of Representatives’ Armed Services Committee Tuesday. Rogers will be the first congressperson from Alabama to chair the committee. “Our nation faces unprecedented threats from China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran. In order to deter…

N.J. veteran exaggerated military assignments for $100K in gov’t benefits, officials say

A New Jersey veteran exaggerated his military assignments and received more than $100,000 in disability payments based on his false statements, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said. Kamil Wakulik, 38, of Long Valley, has pleaded guilty via videoconference to theft of government…

Davenport man arrested for making at least 48 false 911 calls, threatening first responders and police

A Davenport man with a history of misusing 911 was arrested Tuesday for allegedly making at least 48 false calls to the Scott Emergency Communications Center from November to January, and threatening to beat up first responders…

Suspect in New Year’s Eve attack at Times Square wanted to ‘wage jihad,’ authorities say

Authorities provided new details on Wednesday about how Islamic extremism reportedly motivated a Maine man to attack police in Times Square on New Year’s Eve. Trevor Thomas Bickford, 19, of Wells, Maine is accused of traveling to New York City and attacking and attempting…

Man in body armor arrested after allegedly trying to point gun at Alabama sheriff’s deputy

A man clad in body armor was reportedly arrested on gun and other charges after authorities said he attempted to point a firearm at a Mobile County sheriff’s deputy. Following the incident, the sheriff’s office reportedly found…