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Somerset County Fugitive of the Month October 2024
SOMERVILLE, NJ — The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office has issued an arrest warrant for Angely Betancourt, 25, of New York, N.Y., who is wanted in connection with a fatal incident that occurred on July 4, 2022, in Bedminster, according to a Fugitive of the Month press release. Officials say Betancourt is facing charges of second-degree reckless death by auto and third-degree causing death while driving unlicensed.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERAccording to the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office, Betancourt was allegedly involved in a motor vehicle incident that resulted in the death of an...
Overnight crash involving tractor-trailer leaves 2 dead, 1 injured in Linden, NJ
Two men were killed in motor vehicle crash in Linden, NJ overnight.It happened on Route 1 just before 3 a.m. Officers say they responded to a crash at the intersection of South Stiles Street and Route 1.A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2013 Infiniti car was traveling in the northbound lanes when it struck a tractor-trailer.The truck was apparently making a left turn onto South Stiles Street when the crash happened.One of the passengers was pronounced dead at the scene. Meanwhile, the driver and another passenger were taken to Newark University Hospital with serious injuries.The second passenger later died.The truck...
Authorities I.D. Local Victim of Fatal Shooting at Hotel in Fairfield
FAIRFIELD, NJ – An investigation continues into the deadly shooting that took place at a Fairfield hotel on Friday afternoon, according to Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Fairfield Police Chief Anthony Manna.The fatal shooting at the Ramada Hotel on Two Bridges Road in Fairfield occurred at approximately 12:27 p.m. on Friday. The Fairfield Police Department received a 911 call reporting “unknown trouble” at the hotel. Arriving officers located two males both suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. One male was unresponsive and was pronounced dead at the scene at 1:35 p.m. The second victim was rushed to an area hospital, where he is currently being treated. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe deceased victim has been identified as Mohammad Sahariar, 28, of Fairfield.This incident is being investigated by the Prosecutor’s Homicide Task Force, and detectives from the Fairfield Police Department. The investigation is active and ongoing. Although the investigation is active and open, authorities believe there is no imminent threat to the community. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Easton Dad Killed In NJ Motorcycle Crash Survived By Young Family
Rayvaughn Webster, 43, of Easton, was died in a crash while operating his motorcycle on Route 78 in Springfield Township, NJ on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Webster leaves behind his wife of 20 years, Katie Webster, and their three children: Braeden, Harley, and Maverick, according to a GoFundMe campaign organized by Katie Webster and Timothy Maddox.
GoFundMe Established to Help the Victims of Devastating Fire
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – A GoFundMe has been established for the Victor St. family whose house was destroyed in an early morning fire on Sunday, Sept. 22. The house was engulfed by flames after 1 a.m. resulting in the loss of the home and the family's pets (a dog and three cats) and an injury to one of the residents. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER On September 22, 2024, my sister-in-law Donna Laing Blaes lost her home of 26 years to a devastating fire. My nephew Michael was able to guide his mother...
19-year-old killed in N.J. motorcycle crash
A 19-year-old motorcyclist was killed Thursday night in a crash with a pickup truck along Routes 1 & 9 in Linden, officials said. The crash took place as the pickup truck was traveling through the turnaround near the Phillips 66 terminal entrance at about 11:30 p.m., Linden police said. Just...
Somerset County couple helps families of addiction
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (PIX11) – The parents of a big, beautiful, blended family, Bob and Toni Scaletti share six children. They’ll tell you there’s no handbook on how to parent, and that proved especially true when two of their six children faced addiction. “That makes you feel so desperate,” said Toni Scaletti. “So desperate. You […]
Ex-leaders of a Penn State frat get jail in hazing death of NJ student
BELLEFONTE, Pa. — The former president and vice president of a Penn State fraternity where pledge Timothy Piazza fell and later died after consuming a large amount of alcohol received jail sentences Tuesday. Brendan Young, 28, who was president of the now-defunct chapter of Beta Theta Pi in 2017,...
Jon Bon Jovi goes home for NJ high school dedication ceremony
SAYREVILLE — Who says you can’t go home?. Jon Bon Jovi began his life in Perth Amboy but returned to Sayreville War Memorial High School on Tuesday, which is his alma mater. "It's a journey, you know, I've been on this journey my entire adult life, and started...
Springfield Police Make Arrests in Five Theft Cases on Morris Ave. and Morris Turnpike
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Springfield police made arrests in five cases of theft between Sept. 20 and Sept. 26 in the township's business district. On Sept. 20, officers were dispatched to a Morris Avenue business on a report of a shoplifter who had left the scene. An individual matching the description of the suspect was located by a responding officer. The suspect, a 66-year-old Newark man, was arrested and charged with theft. Merchandise totaling $135.02 was recovered at the scene. Two days later, officers responded to a Morris Avenue business to investigate a reported shoplifting. A 25-year-old Bronx, N.Y....
N.J. man arrested after shooting into a group of people and hitting two, cops say
A 20-year-old man has been charged after authorities said he shot into a group of people gathered in New Brunswick, injuring two, authorities said. Nhacir Neal opened fire in the area of Jones Avenue between Comstock Street and Hale Street on Monday, New Brunswick police said. Two men — ages...
One of N.J.’s largest school districts dropped its transgender policy with no public debate, critics say
The Edison Township Board of Education dropped its policy protecting transgender students from being outed to their parents by school staff in a vote this week that several advocacy groups said lacked any input from the public. The policy, known as 5756, says school staff are not required to notify...
Homicide Suspect In Car Full Of Ski-Masked Men Stopped In Morris County, Chief Says
A Florham Park officer stopped the car for traffic violations and noticed all occupants were wearing ski masks and dressed in all black, Florham Park Police Chief Joseph Orlando said. One of the men in the vehicle, age 18, had been wanted for homicide and had been charged as a...
New Jersey Best “Hole in the Wall” Restaurant is One of the Best in the US
In a recent article, I read from lovefood.com, they did the number one "hole in the wall" restaurant in each state in the US. It's crazy to see so many "hole in the wall" restaurants that are truly delicious. I remember growing up in Pennsylvania and there were so many...
4 busted in $1 million car theft ring across many NJ towns
🚗 Union County Prosecutor's Office busts up an auto theft ring. 🚗 The thefts spanned multiple towns over four months. Two juveniles and two adults were arrested and charged with participating in a $1 million stolen car ring that spanned 16 municipalities over four months, according to the Union County Prosecutor’s Office.
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