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17-year-old killed in early morning shooting, cops say
A 17-year-old boy was killed in a shooting in Essex County early on Wednesday morning, officials said. The shooting was reported on Grove Street in Irvington at 1:26 a.m., the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office said in a news release. Police responding to the area located the teen, who was...
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...
Serious Multi-Vehicle Accident Snarls Holiday Traffic on GSP; One Airlifted [PHOTOS]
Traffic on the Garden State Parkway this afternoon is at a standstill following a multi-vehicle accident. The 4-vehicle accident happened in the northbound lanes of the Parkway near the PNC Arts Center, exit 116. One person is being airlifted to the hospital. Both the express and local lanes are partially...
Man Fatally Shot In Newark: Prosecutors
At 9:30 p.m., police responded to the 200 block of Park Avenue and found an unresponsive male suffering from a gunshot wound, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Frage said. The man was transported to University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 11:00...
Paterson Police Department Reports Significant Increase in Arrests Due to Enhanced Information Sharing
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Police Department (PPD) recorded 1,681 arrests during the first half of 2024, marking an increase from 1,321 in 2023 and 1,431 in 2022 during the same period, law enforc announced. The most substantial surge was observed in warrant arrests, showing a 415% increase from the previous year and a 1,330% increase compared to 2022. Arrests for second-degree distribution of heroin or cocaine rose by 136% from 2023 and 55% from 2022. Additionally, there was a 62% increase in simple assault arrests from 2023 and a 51% increase from 2022, while aggravated assault with...
Low-Flying Helicopter in Rahway Today No Reason for Concern, Says Rahway PD
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Police Department announced this morning that residents may notice a low-flying helicopter in the skies above and around Rahway. There is no reason for concern, the Rahway PD explained. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "The helicopter will be checking the power lines above the train tracks," the announcement stated. [Don’t miss any TAPinto Rahway news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Elizabeth Police Remind You to Enjoy July 4th Safely
ELIZABETH, NJ — Elizabeth Police are reminding you to celebrate the Fourth of July safely. In a post on Facebook, police say they will not allow the possession or use of any illegal fireworks or explosives.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Police say if you'd like to report the illegal use of fireworks, call (908) 558-2114. Callers can remain anonymous. The city's Fourth of July celebration begins at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Veteran's Memorial Waterfront Park. There will be entertainment and food trucks in addition to fireworks, which start at dusk. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Police respond to barricaded person inside home in Clark, New Jersey
Police in New Jersey responded to the scene of a barricaded person in Clark on Wednesday morning.Responding officers were attempting to talk the suspect out of the home on Stanton Street just off Madison Hill Road.The police response began sometime before 6 a.m.Officers made phone calls and alerted area residents about the police activity in the neighborhood.Clark Township Police along with the Union County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene.ALSO READ | Person of interest in custody in Central Park sex assault: sourcesKemberly Richardson has more on the person of interest in the recent sexual assault of a woman in Central Park.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered* More New Jersey news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Rockaway Woman Charged with DUI After Denville Crash
MORRIS COUNTY — A Rockaway woman is facing charges, including driving while intoxicated, following a motor vehicle crash in Denville Township early Tuesday morning, July 2. According to police, at approximately 3:32 a.m., officers investigated a motor vehicle crash on Franklin Road near Franklin Avenue. During the investigation, police...
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