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NJ officer charged with DUI had wine bottle in police cruiser, video shows
HARRISON — A police officer charged with DUI after a patrol car crash months ago had a full wine bottle inside his cruiser at the time, as seen in body camera footage from responding officers. East Newark Patrolman Brian Aparicio was arrested after field sobriety tests, during the early-morning...
Brian Street named dean of ESU’s College of Health Sciences
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Margaret Ball, D.M.A., provost and vice president for academic affairs at East Stroudsburg University, has announced the appointment of Brian Street, Ph.D. as the dean of the College of Health Sciences effective July 15, 2024. The appointment replaces a role within the division that was previously filled on an interim basis by Chad Witmer, Ph.D., professor of exercise science.
Driver in Route 33 crash that killed 3 was impaired by marijuana, police say
Pennsylvania State Police charged a New Jersey man with homicide by vehicle and related counts in a March 2022 crash on Route 33 that killed three members of a family. Nelson Segura, 34, of Oak Ridge, had metabolites of marijuana use in his blood and was determined by a state police Drug Recognition Expert to be impaired by the drug immediately following the collision, according to court records.
Heat wave to burn into next week; how hot will it be
You shouldn't stash the sunscreen just yet, as the record heat that broiled much of the country earlier this summer rolled through the Fourth of July holiday weekend and will continue well into next week. Much of the Mid-Atlantic region is under a heat advisory issued by the National Weather...
Wildlife art to be featured at Kettle Creek Gallery
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Monroe County Conservation District’s Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center will feature the work of Caroline Fegley throughout the month of July in a show titled “Blirb Studios-Wildlife Art.”. Fegley has done work with organizations such as Hawk Mountain Sanctuary,...
Morris County woman injured, 2 killed in wrong-way crash on Garden State Parkway
PARAMUS BOROUGH, NJ (Bergen County) – A Morris County woman was injured and two people were killed in a wrong-way crash on the Garden State Parkway in Bergen County early Friday morning, according to New Jersey State Police spokesperson Sergeant Jeffrey Lebron. The crash happened at around 2:27 a.m....
Gun seizures in NYC highest they’ve been in 30 years: NYPD
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Gun seizures in New York City are the highest they’ve been in nearly 30 years, according to the NYPD. In just the last six months, the NYPD seized 3,400 guns. NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell shares the NYPD’s strategy on PIX11 Morning News. Watch the video player for more on […]
Suspect Arrested In Relation to July 4th Assault in East Orange
East Orange, NJ- Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and East Orange Police Chief Phyllis Bindi announced that a suspect has been arrested in connection with an assault that occurred during the early morning hours on July 4, 2024. At approximately 1:30 am, East Orange police officers were dispatched to an apartment in the 100 block of Park Avenue on reports of a disturbance. When the officers arrived at the scene, they found an adult woman and two small children, who had all been assaulted.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The victims were...
Crowds gather in Jersey City for Fourth of July festivities
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (PIX11) — Jersey City is buzzing with excitement as family and friends gathered for a fun-filled Fourth of July festival and concert. Montgomery Street transformed into a festive haven of live music performances, a mouth-watering lineup of food trucks, and kid friendly activities drawing crowds of all ages. Crowds of people came […]
Man Charged With Retail Theft from Giant
A Hellertown borough man has been charged with retail theft, after police say he stole nearly $400 worth of merchandise from the Giant supermarket at 1880 Leithsville Road. A Hellertown borough man has been charged with retail theft, after police say he stole nearly $400 worth of merchandise from the Giant supermarket at 1880 Leithsville Road.
Ejected Little League Coach Tells Ump You Suck and You’re Ugly in 11U All Star Game
TOMS RIVER, NJ—A coach for the Toms River East Little League 11u all-star team was ejected from a game against crosstown rivals Toms River East Little League in a high-stakes…
Barnegat Police Honor Sergeant Wayne Eslinger after his Final Shift
BARNEGAT, NJ - On Thursday, June 27, friends, family, and fellow officers gathered outside police headquarters to honor Sergeant Wayne Eslinger on his final walkout from the Barnegat Township Police Department, police shared. "Sgt. Eslinger dedicated 29 years to his law enforcement career, serving the Barnegat Township Police Department as a Patrolman, Corporal, and finally retiring as Sergeant," the Barnegat Police Department shared. "Throughout his illustrious career, he was part of the Barnegat Township Police Dept's SWAT team, served as an EMT/Trainer, and headed the agency's Firearms Unit."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Barnegat police concluded, "Thank you, Sgt. Eslinger, for your unwavering dedication to the Township of Barnegat and its citizens. Best of luck in the next chapter of your life!" For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Longstanding Subway eatery abruptly closes in Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Fans of Subway’s Ultimate B.M.T., Cold Cut Combo, Veggie Delite and other freshly prepared sandwiches have one less location to frequent in the Lehigh Valley. The chain’s restaurant at 8 W. Broad St. in downtown Bethlehem permanently closed in recent weeks. Storefront windows have been...
Immigrant Arrested In Northampton For Assault In Home Country
A man in this country illegally has been arrested in Northampton on charges that he allegedly raped a minor in his home country. The man, from Ecuador was arrested June 12 according to a statement this week from federal officials. A spokesman for ICE says the suspect posed a serious...
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