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Two Woodbridge juveniles charged with attempted murder in Green Street stabbings: police
WOODBRIDGE – Two juveniles have been charged with attempted murder in the stabbings of two others Thursday night on Green Street. Around 9 p.m. July 18, police officers responded to an area of Green Street on reports of a fight where an investigation found that four juveniles who knew each other were fighting,...
NJ teacher charged with assaulting 11-year-old special needs student
WEST ORANGE — A special education teacher is facing charges including child endangerment for assaulting an 11-year-old student at school, according to authorities. Jaron Spicer, 32, of Bayonne was arrested on July 16, according to Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens. The teacher at Mt. Carmel Guild Academy in West...
Community Rallies Around Rahway Family That Lost Home and Possessions in July 19th Fire
RAHWAY, NJ — As news began circulating throughout Rahway and over social media about a July 19th house fire in town, the only thing spreading faster were requests and inquiries about helping out the family, who lost not only their home but many possessions and personal items. The good, and most important, news is that Robert Perrine, his wife, and daughter are safe following the devastating Friday fire. Perrine is a beloved member of the Rahway community and a dedicated employee of the Rahway Public Schools. He is a cherished friend and neighbor to many.CLICK HERE TO SIGN...
Missing NJ dad’s body found 100 miles from home after mysterious death
The body of a New Jersey dad reported missing just before Father’s Day was recovered 100 miles from his home, New Jersey State Police said, but the mystery of what happened to him is still unsolved. Family members reported Isaac Bishop, 33, of Irvington, missing on June 11, authorities said. His body was found June 30 around 2:30 p.m. in a heavily wooded area near 13th Avenue in Weymouth Township, Atlantic County, a state police spokesman confirmed. Couple in homemade yacht who died and washed ashore in a life raft could have been hit by larger ship, experts suggest The cause of death...
Hours After Major Accident on Route 287, Piscataway Fire Crews Return to Extinguish Car Fire
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Piscataway fire and rescue crews responded to an early morning car fire on Route 287 north on Saturday. Holmes Marshall, River Road, and Possumtown fire companies were able to extinguish the blaze that was reported at about 2:50 a.m.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The fire follows another incident that occurred at about 2:10 a.m. Friday morning when fire and rescue crews were called to the highway near Exit 8 for a serious motor vehicle accident between a car and a tractor trailer. Holmes Marshall first responders reported finding the car...
Husband discovered horror scene of wife, mother, two kids fatally stabbed inside NYC home; his brother in custody: cops
An allegedly violently mentally ill man allegedly stabbed his mom and his brother’s wife and two kids to death, before stuffing the children into a closet in a bloody scene in Bensonhurst, police and neighbors said Saturday. NYPD officers found the body of mother Fayzidva Mavlyuda, 56, with multiple knife wounds to her neck, and wrapped in a blanket inside 1590 West 8th St. near Avenue P around 10:20 p.m. Friday, authorities said. The bodies of the two kids — a girl, Kamila Shavkatova, 5, and a boy, Timur Shavkatov, 4 — were found stabbed and shoved in a laundry bag hidden...
YouTube stunt influencer busted in string of NJ crimes
A reckless social media stunt driver has now been linked to a string of New Jersey burglaries by Fairfield police. Antonio Ginestri — who goes by the handle "Squeeze.Benz" on both Instagram and YouTube — was first arrested in May and now faces new charges in different crimes.
Man found fatally shot inside his car in N.J. city
Authorities in Passaic County are investigating a fatal shooting from early Saturday morning after police found a man in his car who was shot in the head, county Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes said. Clifton police were called to the area of Lakeview Avenue and Merselis Avenue at 12:19 a.m. Saturday...
Rahway PD Investigating Cell Phone Package Thefts
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Police Department is currently investigating a series of incidents involving the theft of cell phone packages delivered to homes in the community. These thefts have occurred immediately after the packages were delivered, often within minutes of the delivery. The Rahway PD points out that these incidents are not limited to Rahway or even New Jersey, as such thefts are occurring in volume up and down the East Coast.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Rahway PD urges all residents to stay vigilant and take the following safety precautions to prevent further...
New video shows accused killer dragging body from NYC apartment after allegedly shooting woman
Disturbing new video obtained by The Post shows the moment when the man accused of shooting a woman, bagging up her body and dumping it in a Kips Bay trash pile allegedly hauls the remains out of his apartment. The footage shows career criminal Chad Irish, whose record includes 21 arrests dating back to the 1980s and multiple stints in state prison, grunting and groaning as he struggles to pull a sleeping bag out of his unit in NYCHA’s Straus Houses, police sources said. Irish, 55, is able to walk but is seen using a motorized wheelchair in part of...
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