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Search and Rescue
Suffern, NY
News
Hiker Carried From Trail After Suffering Seizure In Montebello
A hiker who suffered a seizure while on a trail in Rockland County had to be carried out of the park by first responders. The rescue happened at Kakiat Park in Montebello on Thursday afternoon, May 28, when Chaverim of Rockland’s Search & Rescue Team was called to help a group of special needs adults hiking in the park, The Monsey Scoop reported. According to the outlet, six adult men from a special needs group home were on the trail when a 24-year-old participant suffered a seizure. By the time responders were notified, the man was in a post-seizure condition and was…
Saratoga Springs, NY
Police & Fire
Search Intensifies For Missing Hiker, 88, In Moreau State Park
A major search is underway for an 88-year-old hiker who disappeared Wednesday morning in Moreau State Park on Wednesday morning, May 27, authorities said. Albert F. Sakowicz, who police described as an avid hiker, set out from the Western Ridge Trailhead around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, police said. His caretaker contacted State Police after he failed to return by 1 p.m. Search efforts involving State Police Aviation, New York State Park Police, and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers have continued throughout the park and surrounding areas, bu…
Pottstown, PA
News
Plane Crashes Into Atlantic, All 11 Aboard Rescued Off Florida Coast
A frightening emergency over open water ended with every person aboard alive. A small aircraft carrying 11 people crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off Florida's east coast on Tuesday, May 12, NBC affiliate WPTV in West Palm Beach reported. The US Coast Guard said the aircraft went down about 80 miles off Melbourne, prompting the launch of a C-27 aircraft. All on board were accounted for and taken to emergency medical services for evaluation. The number of those on the flight had originally been reported as 10, before being updated to 11. ABC affiliate WPBF 25 News in West Palm Beach r…
Albany, NY
News
Missing 18-Year-Old NY Man Found Dead In River, State Police Say
A missing 18-year-old man from New York has been found dead Monday, May 11 in the Susquehanna River, state police said. Dalton Malmstrom, of Nichols, was reported missing after leaving his family’s home around 7:45 a.m. Saturday, May 9, New York State Police said. Malmstrom’s family told authorities he was “not acting like himself” before leaving, authorities said. His disappearance sparked a wide-ranging search with an “army of volunteers” throughout Tioga County. But on Monday, members of the New York State Police Under Water Recovery Team found Malmstrom dead in the Susquehanna, police …
Oyster Bay, NY
News
Body Of Oyster Bay's Brittany Kritis-Garip Found In Long Island Sound, Police Confirm
The woman found dead in Long Island Sound earlier this week has been identified as a Nassau County resident who may have been in a state of psychosis when she disappeared last month, police said Wednesday, April 15. Brittany Kritis-Garip, 32, was last seen alive on Friday, March 20 around 8 p.m. in Oyster Bay, according to authorities. Her body was discovered Monday, April 13 just before 8 p.m. in Lloyd Harbor, police said. Kritis-Garip’s death is believed to be noncriminal in nature, the Suffolk County Police Department said Wednesday. Her official cause of death remains under investigatio…
Fleetwood-Blandon, PA
News
Fire Chief, Assistant Chief Killed In DUI Crash Into UTV During Search In Fleetwood (
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A DUI crash involving a utility vehicle during an active search left two fire officials dead in Pennsylvania, authorities announced Sunday, April 5. Fire Chief Jeffory L. Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert R. Shick Jr., both of Maidencreek Township, were killed in a head-on crash on Route 222 at 5:57 p.m. Saturday, April 4, according to Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel. The two were killed in the line of duty while assisting in the search, authorities said. Multiple fire companies, Berks County Search and Rescue, and other agencies were searching for a missing 60-year-old woman in…
East Haddam, CT
Obituaries
Body Of Missing 20-Year-Old Canoer Found In Lake Hayward In East Haddam: 'It's Time To Heal'
Crews have recovered the body of a 20-year-old man after a dayslong search in a Connecticut lake where the canoe he was in capsized. Dominick Joseph Tocci, of Woodstock, was aboard a canoe on Lake Hayward in East Haddam around 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, with a fellow 20-year-old College of the Holy Cross student. It's unclear what caused the boat to flip, but both men went into the water. A paddle boater rescued the other man, but Tocci remained missing. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection led the search effort. Multiple agencies across the region sent equ…
Whitehall-Coplay, PA
News
Body Pulled From Lehigh River In Coplay Identified As Person Of Interest Who Fled Police
A man who fled from law enforcement days earlier was found dead in the Lehigh River, authorities said. Toddrrick L. Bynoe, 46, was pronounced dead at the scene in the 200 block of North 2nd Street in Coplay at 4:20 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. Bynoe was recovered from approximately nine feet of water in the Lehigh River, the coroner said. Authorities confirmed Bynoe was the person of interest who fled from law enforcement on Thursday, March 12. Bynoe was originally from East Orange, New Jersey, working in Newark, and has also lived in Na…
Arlington, VA
News
Death Toll Rises To 6 After US Military Plane Crashes Over Iraq
All six US service members on board a KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft have now been confirmed dead after it crashed in western Iraq. Click here for a new, updated story: Pentagon Names 6 Crew Members Killed In Plane Crash During Operation Epic Fury The aircraft, which was supporting Operation Epic Fury, the ongoing US military campaign against Iran, went down at approximately 2 p.m. Eastern time Thursday, March 12, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM). The crash occurred in "friendly airspace" and was not the result of hostile or friendly fire, CENTCOM said in a statemen…
Saratoga Springs, NY
News
'Today' Host Savannah Guthrie Offers $1M Reward In Missing Mother Nancy's Case
Savannah Guthrie has just made an emotional plea for her missing mother's safe return, announcing a $1 million family reward that brings the total bounty to approximately $1.2 million. The announcement by the NBC "Today" show co-host, posted in a tearful Instagram video on Tuesday morning, Feb. 24, comes as the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie enters its 24th day. Nancy was abducted from her Tucson, Arizona, home in the early morning hours of Sunday, Feb. 1. The private family reward of $1 million combines with the FBI's existing $100,000 reward and other donations to create…
Norfolk, MA
Police & Fire
Mass Man's Body Found A Week After Cape Cod Ice Tragedy That Killed Wife
The body of a Massachusetts man who died with his wife while going for a walk on Cape Cod has been retrieved after nearly a week of searching, authorities said. Jerry Boucher, 72, was found in a marshy area around 9:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, about a half-mile northeast of where he and his wife entered the icy waters of the Bee’s River in Eastham on Valentine’s Day, police said. Dive teams retrieved the body of Kit Boucher, Jerry's wife of 50 years, shortly after she died. Poor weather and bad conditions prevented searchers from locating Jerry despite multiple efforts throughout …
Saratoga Springs, NY
News
Savannah Guthrie Drops Out Of NBC Olympic Coverage Amid Mother's Disappearance: 'Please Pray'
NBC "Today" show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie has officially withdrawn from her role as co-host for NBC's coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan, Italy. Click here for a new, updated story: Ransom Note Demanding Millions Now Revealed In Abduction Of Savannah Guthrie's Mother The move comes as her family faces a crisis: the sudden and suspicious disappearance of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, from her home near Tucson, Arizona. Nancy was last seen at her home, where she lives alone in the Catalina Foothills, at approximately 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31…
Bel Air, MD
Police & Fire
Watch
: Police K9 Finds Missing Teen As Officer Gives Shirt Off His Back In Bel Air Snowstorm
A Maryland police officer literally gave the shirt off his back after a K9-led search located a missing teenager during a dangerous winter storm. In Harford County, police K9 Margo is being hailed as a hero — and a good boy — after leading the search for a 15-year-old who was reported missing in Bel Air and found shaken, cold, but relatively unharmed. Body-worn camera footage shows how rapid police response, K-9 tracking, and community tips helped locate a missing juvenile during severe winter conditions in Bel Air. Bel Air Police According to the Bel Air Police Department, on Monda…
Baldwin, NY
News
Missing Baldwin Man Located After Vulnerable Adult Alert (
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An 89-year-old Baldwin man reported missing Monday afternoon has been safely located, Nassau County police announced. Alejandro Zacharias Perez was last seen on Milburn Avenue around 2:08 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 19, detectives said. He was reported missing to police at 6:38 p.m. Perez is described as a Hispanic man who is 5 feet tall and weighs 130 pounds, with white hair and brown eyes, according to investigators. Police said he was last seen wearing a brown jacket with blue sleeves, a dark-colored cap, and dark shoes with white soles. His destination was unknown. In an update, detectives s…
Wilton, CT
Events
Wilton CERT Sets Free Disaster Preparedness Training Jan. 27
Wilton CERT will begin its free annual disaster preparedness training on Jan. 27, 2026, and registration is open to anyone 18 or older, with Wilton residency not required. The 2026 class is scheduled to run through Feb. 28, per the registration page. Register for the training here. First aid, medical training. Pixabay/AndrzejRembowski As a Community Emergency Response Team, Wilton CERT volunteers support the Wilton Police Department’s public safety mission and are trained to assist police, fire, and EMS, per a Facebook post by the Wilton Police Department. The department noted in …
Monsey, NY
News
Hiker Dies After Collapsing Near Reeves Meadow Visitor Center In Sloatesburg, Responders Say
A 65-year-old hiker collapsed and died Sunday morning, Dec. 28, near the Reeves Meadow Visitor Center in Sloatesburg, according to the Monsey Scoop. Units from the Sloatsburg Fire Department, Spring Hill EMS, Faist EMS, Tallman Fire Department, New York State Park Police, Ramapo Police Department, and Chaverim of Rockland responded to the scene, Monsey Scoop said. Rescue efforts were underway to reach the hiker in the difficult wooded terrain, with additional resources called in. An approximately 65-year-old man was later pronounced dead after collapsing in the woods near the visitor center…
North Adams, MA
News
Woman In Suspected Shark Attack Went Missing While Swimming With Group She Founded
Erica Fox, a beloved 55-year-old co-founder of a popular swimming group, remains missing after disappearing during a group swim near Pacific Grove, California, following a suspected shark attack. A large-scale search was launched, and local beaches remain closed as the community mourns and awaits answers. Original report: Shark With Body In Mouth Reportedly Seen By Witnesses After Woman Goes Missing Off CA Coast Fox disappeared Sunday, Dec. 21, while swimming with her group near Lovers Point Beach in Pacific Grove. The incident unfolded just after noon, when Fox, a triathlet…
North Adams, MA
News
Shark With Body In Mouth Reportedly Seen By Witnesses After Woman Goes Missing Off CA Coast
A 55-year-old woman vanished during an open-water swim after witnesses reported seeing a shark with what appeared to be a human body in its mouth off the California coast. Click here for a new, updated story: Woman In Suspected Shark Attack Went Missing While Swimming With Group She Founded 20 Years Ago The incident, which occurred just after noon on Sunday, Dec. 21, near Lovers Point in Pacific Grove, California, has prompted a large-scale search and rescue operation involving the US Coast Guard, California State Parks, and multiple local agencies. According to the San Fr…
Highlands, NY
News
Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge While Speaking To Police, Firefighters Say
A search effort on the Bear Mountain Bridge was suspended Sunday, Dec. 7, after a person jumped into the Hudson River while speaking with police, officials said. The incident was reported at 10:32 a.m., according to a statement from the Piermont Fire Department and New York State Police. Emergency crews were first told the person was still on the bridge and speaking with State Police. After several attempts to help from State Police, State Park Police, and Westchester County Police, the person went into the water, firefighters and police said. Marine units and dive teams were c…
Chesapeake City, MD
News
Maryland Man Vanishes On Chesapeake Bay; Empty Boat Found Near Taylor’s Island (
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A search is underway in the Chesapeake Bay after a Maryland man disappeared during a Thursday outing, authorities said. The Maryland Natural Resources Police said officers were dispatched Friday morning, Nov. 14, for a report of an overdue boater last seen operating a white 23-foot center-console vessel out of Chesapeake Beach on Thursday, Nov. 13. The missing man has been identified as Lonnie James Johnson, 65, of Chesapeake Beach, according to Maryland DNR. Police said the unoccupied boat was found Friday morning near Taylor’s Island in Dorchester County after the reporting party tracked…
Elmont, NY
News
Horror To Relief: Disabled Elmont Man In Clown Costume Found Days Later Amid NYC Marathon Crowd
A Long Island man who vanished on Halloween while dressed as a horror movie character was found safe days later — thanks, in part, to the New York City Marathon. Giacomo “Jack” Campione, 56, of Elmont, who is nonverbal and has intellectual disabilities, was last seen around 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, in Flushing, Queens, according to the NYPD. Dressed in an “Art the Clown” costume from the Terrifier movie franchise, he became separated from his group home housemates and aide after exiting a bus, his sister, Giselle Campione, said. The disappearance triggered a frantic search across Queen…
Pascack Valley, NJ
Police & Fire
Watch Drone Locate Missing Westwood Woman With Dementia
An elderly woman who went missing in Bergen County was found safely after a drone with infrared technology helped police locate her in a wooded area, authorities said. The incident happened on the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 15, when the Westwood Police Department responded to a call for assistance regarding a missing and endangered woman who suffers from dementia, according to Chief Michael R. Pontillo. A family member reported that the woman had walked away from her home and had no means of communication or tracking on her, Pontillo said. Officers immediately began searching the area and r…
Southampton, NY
Weather
Homes Washed Away, Residents Missing After ‘Unprecedented’ Storm In Alaska
A massive storm system that tore through Alaska’s western coast has triggered an ongoing search-and-rescue effort after powerful floodwaters swept homes off their foundations and left several people missing. State officials said the unprecedented storm — the remnants of Typhoon Halong — battered the Kuskokwim Delta over the weekend with hurricane-force winds and record flooding. Villages including Kwigillingok and Kipnuk were among the hardest hit, with at least eight homes dislodged and dozens of residents forced to evacuate. At one point, nearly two dozen people were reported missing. Th…
Dauphin-Middle Paxton, PA
Police & Fire
Cause Of Death Revealed For Missing Autistic Teen Found In Susquehanna River In Dauphin County
The Dauphin County Coroner has confirmed how 15-year-old William Peters III died after his body was found in the Susquehanna River following a massive search. Troopers confirmed Peters’ body was recovered around 12:21 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11, in a campground area near the Millersburg Ferry. On Thursday, Sept. 18, the Dauphin County Coroner’s Office ruled that Peters died from an accidental freshwater drowning. The discovery ended a large-scale search and rescue effort that began Monday when Peters was reported missing from the 100 block of Myo Road in Upper Paxton Township, Dauphin Coun…
Cape May, NJ
Police & Fire
Large Scale Search For Missing Swimmer Called Off In Cape May
Cape May police have ended a large-scale search for a reported swimmer in distress after determining there is no evidence a missing person case exists. On Thursday, Sept. 4, around 8 a.m., Cape May firefighters were dispatched to Madison Avenue beach for a report of a person in the water who had not surfaced, according to the Cape May Police Department. When emergency crews arrived, they learned the report was nearly an hour old and found no one in distress in the immediate area. Multiple agencies responded, including the U.S. Coast Guard Fire Department, Air Station Atlantic City, Small B…
Ridgewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Jeep Driver Flees After Destroying Historic Ridgewood Property (
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The driver of an electric Jeep Wrangler with Texas plates fled after crashing into a Ridgewood building and leveling it early Sunday, Aug. 31, incident photographer Boyd A. Loving said. Photo(s) of the day, 08/31/2025: The driver of an electric Jeep Wrangler with Texas plates remained at large following... Posted by Boyd A. Loving on Sunday, August 31, 2025 The hit-and-run happened on East Glen Avenue near Route 17 northbound’s on and off ramps, according to Loving. The destroyed auxiliary structure stood on the same property as a historic house and barn, he said. A Bergen County …
Bayville-Berkeley, NJ
Police & Fire
Drone Helps Locate Lost Kayaker: Berkeley Township PD
A lost kayaker in Berkeley Township was located thanks to the help of a drone on Monday, Aug. 25, authorities said. At 8:36 p.m., officers were dispatched to Double Trouble State Park after a man called 911 and said he was lost and dragging his kayak through the woods, Berkeley Township said. Phone contact was soon lost, police said. Officers obtained the coordinates of the 9-1-1 call, which showed last contact to be about a half mile south of the 10th hole on Cedar Creek Golf Course, police said. The Berkeley Township Police Drone was subsequently deployed and the subject was located, la…
Towson, MD
News
Body Of Missing 36-Year-Old Swimmer Recovered From Beaver Dam Quarry In Cockeysville (
Updated
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The body of the man who went missing at the Beaver Dam Swimming Club in Baltimore County over the weekend has been located, according to officials. Michael Randle, 36, went missing after struggling and going underwater in Cockeysville at around 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17. On Tuesday, Aug. 19, officials confirmed that Randle's body has been located after an extensive two-day search. Divers have located the swimmer identified as 36-year-old Michael Randle. #BCoPD Underwater Recovery Team (URT) along... Posted by Baltimore County Police Department on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Off…
Towson, MD
News
Search Suspended For Missing Swimmer At Beaver Dam Swimming Club In Baltimore County (
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UPDATE: The search was suspended at around 3:45 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 18. Recovery efforts are expected to continue on Tuesday. #update crews used robots, handheld sonar devices, and recovery dogs at the Beaver Dam Swimming Club today. Unfortunately we still have not located the missing swimmer. Search efforts have ended for today and the Baltimore County Police Dept. will resume efforts tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/lDWJIVCPPp — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) August 18, 2025 Baltimore County Fire Department Search efforts have resumed at the Beaver Dam Swimming Club after …
Highlands, NY
News
22-Year-Old Drowns In Turkey Hill Pond At Harriman State Park:
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A 22-year-old man drowned while swimming in Turkey Hill Pond at Harriman State Park in the town of Highlands, New York State Police announced on Saturday, Aug. 16. Troopers from SP Monroe were called to the pond at about 11:47 a.m. for a report of a possible drowning, authorities said. The man had gone hiking with a friend in the Turkey Hill area earlier in the day, according to police. Afterward, he entered Turkey Hill Pond to cool off. Around 11:35 a.m., he walked into the water, quickly submerged, and did not resurface. Emergency crews launched a search with the New York State Police Av…
York, PA
News
Autistic Toddler Found In Pool Hours After Leaving York County Home: Police
A 3-year-old autistic boy who disappeared from his Pennsylvania home early Tuesday morning was found in an above-ground pool hours later, authorities announced. Northern York County Regional Police said the child left his home in the 6100 block of Pine Road in Jackson Township (York County) around 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12. Multiple agencies — including police, fire, and Search 93 — joined the effort to find him. At 11:55 a.m., a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter crew spotted the boy in a pool at a home in the 4100 block of East Berlin Road. Officers arrived at the pool three m…
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