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Man with chainsaw dies weeks after Keansburg, NJ police shooting, officials say
KEANSBURG — A local man who was shot by police on Memorial Day and died over two weeks later has been identified by state officials. Willem Roman was wielding a running chainsaw when he was shot by a Keansburg police officer on May 27, according to the Attorney General's Office. He died on June 14, the office said on Monday.
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...
Man charged with killing his 80-year-old grandmother at N.J. home
The grandson of the 80-year-old woman found dead in a Perth Amboy home on Sunday has been charged with her murder, prosecutors said Monday evening. A family member called police after finding the body of the victim, Awilda Verrette, at her residence on State Street at about 1:15 p.m., officials said. She was pronounced dead on the scene.
NJ kidnap victim’s smart move helped cops find car
🚨The woman pretended to be on the phone talking to a relative. 🚨 Dispatchers are trained to handle this type of call. 🚨 Police were able to locate the car as she approached the GWB. A woman secretly kept police on the phone for two hours Wednesday...
Car slams into NJ home, narrowly missing father and 6-year-old son
A car crashed into a South Brunswick home over the weekend and narrowly missed a fire chief and his young son inside.It happened Saturday just after 4:30 p.m. at a home on Ridge Road.The 24-year-old driver apparently had a seizure while driving, which caused the crash, officials said.Monmouth Junction Fire Chief Scott Smith and his 5-year-old son were in their living room -- only feet away from where the car crashed through their home."We were watching TV, all of a sudden I heard a noise outside, it sounded like an engine racing pretty loudly," Smith said.Smith said he saw the...
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.
Woman jailed after 110 mph turnpike chase from Trumbull to Summit County
A New Jersey woman is spending the weekend in jail after State Troopers say she led them on a 110 miles per hour chase along the Ohio Turnpike in Trumbull County. Trooper Rick Caraway tells 21 News he tried to pull over a Nissan Maxima doing 90 in a 70 mph stretch of the turnpike in Braceville Township Saturday afternoon.
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.
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.
1 killed, 2 injured in head-on crash in Union County
A man was killed and a married couple injured in a fiery head-on crash Friday night in Roselle. The two vehicles collided at around 11:45 p.m. on the 400 block of East 1st Avenue, Roselle police said. Witnesses pulled Brandon Amaro out of his car before it burst into flames...
Kids Enjoy Camp Willabee at Sayreville Police Station
SAYREVILLE - Each year, the Sayreville Alliance organizes Camp Willabee at the borough's police headquarters, bringing together a community of partners dedicated to preventing drug and alcohol use among children. Teachers from Eisenhower, Wilson, Arleth, Truman, and Sayreville Upper schools dedicate their time each summer to run this enriching camp from June 26-28.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER This year, 86 elementary school students participated in a variety of fun and educational programs, fostering positive interactions with Sayreville police officers. "We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Police Administration for allowing the students to tour...
Wall Township hopes its fair stays problem-free
🎡Several fairs have been marred by large crowds that developed quickly. 🎡Jersey Shore boardwalks have had to close for similar reasons. 🎡Wall Township's police chief is optimistic the Wall Fair will go well. While some community carnivals have been forced to close early because of crowds that...
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