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Man accused of distributing cocaine in Morris County town
MORRISTOWN, NJ (Morris County) – A man was arrested for allegedly distributing cocaine in Morristown, according to Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll. Alex Bravo-Castro was charged with first-degree possession with intent to distribute cocaine in an amount of five ounces or more, first-degree distribution of cocaine in an amount of five ounces or more, second-degree conspiracy to distribute cocaine in an amount of five ounces or more, and third-degree possession of cocaine, Carroll said.
Prosecutor's Office: Roxbury Cops Helped Bring Down Coke Dealer
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Roxbury police played a role in the arrest of a man accused of distributing about $27,000 worth of cocaine in Morristown, according to authorities. The man, Alex Bravo-Castro, 30, of Uniondale, NY, is charged with the distribution of about 350 grams of cocaine on Aug. 29, said Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll and Chief of Detectives Robert McNally in a statement issued Friday.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER They did not reveal the circumstances surrounding the investigation or arrest of Bravo-Castro, but Carroll and McNally said the Roxbury Police Department,...
Kayaker discovers submerged car and dead driver in NJ canal
FRANKLIN (Somerset) — Somerset County authorities are investigating a deadly crash that involved a car in a canal over the weekend. The prosecutor’s office said that on Saturday, August 24, just before 12:30 p.m., township police received a report from a kayaker who spotted a car submerged in the Delaware Raritan Canal near Canal and Grouser roads.
Morris County man among 3 arrested for drug distribution
BLOOMINGDALE BOROUGH, NJ (Passaic County) – Police have arrested three men for alleged drug distribution in Bloomingdale Borough. Over the past several months, police launched an investigation in regard to the illegal sales of narcotics throughout Bloomindale Borough from the Thrifty Hippy Consignment, located at 55 Main Street, according to Bloomingdale Police Chief Daniel Greenwood.
NJ high school student killed on way to first day of classes
FRANKLIN (Hunterdon) — The excitement of a new school year at North Hunterdon High School turned to mourning after a student died in a crash on the first day of school. Sophia Detorres, 16, of the Pittstown section, was a passenger in a three-vehicle crash Thursday morning at Hogback (Route 617) and Lowers Lansdown roads, officials said.
Video Shows Rescue In Cliff-Diving Gone Wrong In West Milford
The NJSP's aviation unit and TEAMS unit, a special operations unit, responded to an area of West Milford Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 28, for a diver who was seriously injured in rugged terrain. Pilots, hoist operators, and rescuers "undertook a complex and high-risk extraction," NJSP says. Video shows troopers locating the...
Fatal Crash in Franklin Township: Investigation Ongoing
SOMERSET, NJ - A fatal crash in Franklin Township is under investigation, according to a news release from the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office. On Saturday, Aug. 24, Franklin Township Police responded to a report of a submerged vehicle in the Delaware Raritan Canal at Canal Road and Grouser Road.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Somerset County Dive-Rescue Team recovered a 31-year-old Skillman man, the vehicle's sole occupant, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Preliminary investigations revealed that the vehicle, a 2024 Honda Civic, failed to stop at an intersection, struck guardrails, and became airborne before landing in the canal. The investigation remains ongoing. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office or Franklin Township Police Department. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Extra security for Trump strains local resources in NJ
Bedminster, Somerset County and New Jersey State Police are concerned about how to provide and pay for heightened 24/7 police, fire and ambulance protection for Donald Trump at his golf club in Bedminster. A request for extra coverage came from the Secret Service, following the July 13 assassination attempt in...
"They didn't protect him': Owners speak out after pit bull died in pet sitter's care
HUNTERDON CO. N.J. -- The owners of a pit bull who was killed under a pet sitting service's watch have spoken out. "Just a happy-go-lucky dog. Loved walks, loved car rides, love the family, love my kids," said Andrew Beifus, owner of the pit bull. Remi, the seven and half...
After Tragic Accident “All-Way Stop” Proposed For intersection in Franklin Township
FLEMINGTON, NJ - After a tragic car accident that took the life of North Hunterdon High School Student Sophia DeTorres, an "All-Way Stop” is proposed for the interesection of County Route 617 (Sydney Road), Hogback Road and Lower Landsdown Road in Franklin Township. A formal request from Franklin Township was made to enhance roadway safety at the intersection of Route 617 (Sydney Road), Hogback Road, and Lower Landsdown Road. The Hunterdon County Board of Commissioners are taking action to install an All-Way Stop. After careful consideration by the Office of the Hunterdon County Engineer, a recommendation was made to...
In Wake of Cybersecurity Breach, Sparta Police Offer Advice About Protecting Personal Information and Credit
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ – A cybersecurity breach a few months ago has left residents vulnerable to identity theft and compromised credit, according to an announcement by the Sparta Police Department. The breach was not limited to Sussex County but affects people globally. According to an announcement by the Sparta Police, “a large amount of sensitive data has been uploaded to the dark web.” It appears to primarily affect anyone who applied for credit between the 1990s and early 2000s.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER A free tool is available to safely check whether your...
Man attempted $750K ransomware extortion of former Somerset County employer, feds allege
A 57-year-old Missouri man has been arrested for allegedly trying to extort data from his former employer in Somerset County, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger announced. Kansas City resident Daniel Rhyne was charged with one count of extortion, one count of intentional damage to a protected computer, and one count of wire fraud, Sellinger...
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