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Woman Who Robbed Brick Convenience Store, Others Sentenced to Jail Term
A woman who robbed a convenience store in Brick Township and was responsible for committing a series of other crimes – one violent – has been sentenced to a prison term for the string of offenses. Olivia Paige, 35, of Toms River, was sentenced to seven years in...
Judge postpones jail hearing for Lakewood mom accused of murdering her two toddlers
LAKEWOOD - A judge Monday postponed a hearing to determine whether a Lakewood woman will remain incarcerated without bail to await trial in the murders of her two toddlers. Superior Court Judge Pamela Snyder granted a request by Naomi Elkins' attorney to adjourn the detention hearing, which had been scheduled to take place...
West Long Branch Firefighter Falsified And Destroyed Records, Prosecutors Say
Ronald Guidetti, 61, of Long Branch, turned himself in to police on Monday, July 1, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago announced in a news release. The investigation started when "concerns were raised" about two training certificates for a firefighter with West Long Branch Fire Company No. 2 earlier in 2024.
NJ school sued over ‘extended and persistent’ bullying before girl’s death
MIDDLETOWN — Jocelyn Walters was a dedicated athlete who was often the first player on the soccer field and the last to leave. The 14-year-old was a responsible student, sharing her Google calendar for various clubs and extracurricular events with her parents. On Sept. 9, 2022, Jocelyn died by...
Prosecutor: NJ man killed his own 80-year-old grandmother
A 34-year-old Perth Amboy man has been charged with murder, after his elderly grandmother was found killed in her own home, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone announced Monday evening. Raymond Maldonado has also been charged with fourth-degree contempt, for violation of a restraining order. The body of 80-year-old Awilda Verrette...
Victim shot 14 times, now NJ man sentenced for role in attempted robbery
A Middlesex County man is headed to prison for his role in an attempted robbery in New Brunswick where the victim was shot 14 times. 23-year-old Jonathan Rosales of New Brunswick previously pleaded guilty to an indictment charging him with conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery and attempted Hobbs Act robbery.
UPDATE – TEHILLIM: Lakewood Girl in Critical Condition After Being Struck by Vehicle; Information Being Sought
The Lakewood girl struck by a vehicle on Thursday in in critical condition, the family says. The girl was struck by a truck driver who reportedly circumvented a car that had stopped to let her cross at the intersection of Cross Street and River Avenue. She is 12 years old.
Jersey Police Ask for Help Finding This Vehicle
Police are reaching out to the community, hoping someone has information about a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run involving a police car. The incident happened on June 30th around 11 am near the intersection of Hooper Avenue and Brick Boulevard in Brick Township. Police attempted a traffic stop and the...
SEEKING INFO: Family Of 12-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured In Lakewood Accident [UPDATED]
UPDATE: We have received the family’s contact information and are in touch with them. Thank you to the many people who reached out within minutes to provide assistance with this chesed. A special thank you to Chaveirim of Central Jersey, who were extremely helpful, as well. No additional information...
PHOTOS: Police Search for Hit & Run Driver of Overturned Vehicle in Lakewood
Police are searching for the driver who flipped his vehicle in Lakewood early this morning, and fled the scene. The incident happened on Lewis Lane at approximately 2:00 AM. A K-9 unit is assisting in the search.
NJ shore town enforcing huge fine for parents of uncooperative teens
POINT PLEASANT BEACH — This Ocean County borough is taking its 10 p.m. curfew seriously, starting now. Ahead of July 4, the Point Pleasant Beach Police Department is warning residents on Facebook that it'll be enforcing several ordinances regarding the "ongoing issue of unaccompanied juveniles in town." And it's...
Fall trial set for Ocean man accused of murdering Sayreville student in 1999
NEW BRUNSWICK – The trial for an Ocean County man charged with the 1999 killing of a Sayreville War Memorial High School student is scheduled for later this year. The Middlesex County trial for Bruce Cymanski, of Barnegat, a former South Amboy and Old Bridge resident, who was charged in 2021 with the murder of 17-year-old Nancy Noga, has been scheduled for early fall, according to both court officials and Cymanski's attorney.
Warning from officials: Teens better behave in Point Pleasant Beach or parents could face a fine
The no loitering rules have always been in place, but given a recent uptick in incidents around the state, Point Pleasant Beach leaders were not taking chances heading into the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Crash with tow truck in Jackson claims life of New Egypt motorcyclist, injures his wife
JACKSON - A collision between a flatbed tow truck and a motorcycle claimed the life of a man from the New Egypt section of Plumsted and left his wife, a passenger on the motorcycle, severely injured. The collision occurred Thursday about 3:15 p.m. on Hawkin Road. The truck, a 1997...
Jackson, NJ man drowns swimming in Delaware River
Authorities have recovered the body of a Jackson man who drowned while swimming in the Delaware River this weekend. The body of Jeysson Ariel Osorio-Reyes, 24, was found Saturday night, according to National Park Service spokesperson Kathleen Sandt. Search crews including divers, volunteers, and NPS rangers found Osorio-Reyes around 7...
Vehicle Flips in Oak and Vine Neighborhood of Lakewood [PHOTOS]
A driver needed to be cut out of his vehicle after it flipped in Lakewood yesterday evening. The accident happened in the Oak and Vine neighborhood shortly before 10:00 PM. Upon arrival, emergency personnel found the vehicle on its side and proceeded to cut the roof off in order to free the driver. His injuries were not serious.
Jackson Police Department Introduces New Officers, Promotes Seven Others [PHOTOS]
The Jackson Police Department is pleased to announce the promotion of seven officers and the introduction of two new full-time police officers. – Sergeant Michael Friedman (#262) to Lieutenant. – Sergeant Fred Meabe (#230) to Lieutenant. – Police Officer Jeff Henba to Sergeant. – Police Officer Michael Basso (#284) to...
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