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21-year-old victim of homicide in Hunterdon County, NJ identified
Authorities in Hunterdon County, New Jersey have identified a 21-year-old woman that was shot and killed last week. Amanda Pulver, of Independence, New Jersey, was known to Anthony Garvin, 34, of Netcong, who is accused of killing her, according to a news release from the county prosecutor's office. Garvin remains in Berks County Prison awaiting extradition.
PA Motorcyclist Killed Hitting One Car, Run Over By Another On Route 78 In Hunterdon County
At 10:04 p.m., a BMW motorcycle traveling eastbound on Route 78 in Greenwich Township struck the back of a 2017 Toyota Camry, Charles Marchan, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. As a result of the crash, the motorcyclist, whose name has not been released, was ejected and...
3-year-old accidentally shoots woman in back after getting ahold of loaded, cocked gun; man arrested
A man is being charged after a 3-year-old got ahold of a loaded gun and accidentally shot a woman in her back.Wilson police responded to the 2200 block of Forest Street in Wilson Borough, Pennsylvania, on Monday for a gunshot victim.When they arrived, they found a 33-year-old woman who said the child had shot her in the back.She was taken to an area hospital, where she underwent emergency surgery. She is expected to survive.Police spoke to witnesses at the scene who said they saw 41-year-old Brian Siegfried handling a handgun while on the front porch of a home. At some...
Cops seek man charged with attempted homicide at Warren County farm (UPDATE)
UPDATE: A man sought in a Hardwick Township stabbing investigation was apprehended, New Jersey State Police said Wednesday evening. ORIGINAL ARTICLE: New Jersey State Police seek a man they say stabbed another man and fled a Warren County farm. The incident happened sometime Tuesday evening along Meadow Cliff Lane in...
Photos released of masked teen sought in afternoon shooting into occupied Easton home
Easton police continue to search for a teenage masked gunman they say opened fire Monday afternoon into an occupied home in the city’s West Ward. Shots shortly after 1:30 p.m. rang out in the 100 block of South 12th Street, city police said. There were no reported injuries. Investigators...
Early morning 3 alarm fire in Easton sends one victim to hospital
EASTON, Pa. - Fire crews are still working to put out a fire in Easton. Dispatchers say the fire was reported just before 1 a.m.. The scene is on the corner of South 11th street and Lehigh Street. A 69 News freelance photojournalist says six apartments have been damaged in...
Sheriff Warns of Active Scams
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ - Hunterdon County Sheriff Frederick Brown, on July 2, informed the board of commissioners about two scams active in the county. The first has had over 30 complaints, Brown said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER He said a person calls and provides what seems to be official identification declaring the homeowner is being charged for failing to report for jury duty. The scammers then aggressively ask them to pay a fine, with a credit card and by purchasing gift cards. The second scam involves a caller declaring they are from an Internet provider...
Morris County man accused of killing ex-girlfriend told witness to call 911: affidavit
A Morris County man purportedly armed with a handgun snuck into a Warren County home while a family slept early Thursday morning and opened fire, killing his 21-year-old ex-girlfriend and her puppy, according to authorities and family members. Amanda Pulver died after she was allegedly shot in the leg by...
Somerset County, NJ sees spike in scams
SOMERVILLE — You might want to think twice before sharing any personal information, especially if residing in Somerset County. Somerset County Sheriff Derrin Russo and the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office are warning of a recent increase in the number of mail and phone scams affecting residents. The scammers...
Firefighter critically injured in two-alarm house fire on East Cliff Street in Somerville
SOMERVILLE – A firefighter was critically injured in a house fire on East Cliff Street Tuesday afternoon. Around 2:25 p.m. Somerville volunteer firefighters responded to a 3-story home on East Cliff Street on reports of a structure fire. Upon arrival, firefighters reported a single-family home with a fire on the second floor and heavy smoke on the second and third floors, authorities said. ...
Ottawa County Sheriff's Office Investigates Nocturnal Trailer Park Shootings in Holland Township; Public's Help Sought
Residents of Holland Township were thrust into the center of unexpected violence when two homes in the Leisure Estates Trailer Park were subjected to gunfire, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. In incidents that shockingly broke the midnight silence, deputies arrived at the scene around 12:13 a.m. following reports of the shootings at the suburban community located at 523 Butternut Drive. WWMT mentioned no injuries were reported, providing some relief amidst a tense investigation.
Phillipsburg Fire Department Earns an Upgrade from ISO Class 3 to Class 2 Rating
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - In January 2024, the Insurance Services Office (ISO) completed an evaluation of the structural fire suppression system delivery provided in Phillipsburg. According to a Facebook post from The Town of Phillipsburg, improvements in the areas evaluated will upgrade Phillipsburg from the current Class 3 rating to a Class 2 rating, effective August 1, 2024. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Phillipsburg Fire Department is both pleased and honored by the announcement that, after a recent evaluation, we have been upgraded to an ISO Class 2 fire department. This represents a lot...
Local Man Sworn in as Full-Time L. Saucon Police Officer
Ofc. Andrew Wieder was sworn in Monday by Northampton County District Judge Alan Mege, officials with the department said in a July 2 post on their Crimewatch site. A local man has been sworn in as a full-time officer with the Lower Saucon Township Police Department.. Ofc. Andrew Wieder was...
Stewartsville crash sends multiple victims to hospital
A two vehicle crash crash occurred on Route 24, near Wayward Hill Road in the Stewartsville area of Bedford County at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 30. The crash is under investigation by Virginia State Police. A 2017 Dodge Ram 1500 was traveling west on Route 24, when the vehicle lost control, crossed the median and struck a 2009 Subaru, head-on.
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