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6 Charged In NJ Luxury Car Thefts Across Somerset County: Prosecutor
In October 2023, broke into a Bernards Township home through a rear sliding window and stole a 2023 Mercedes Benz, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald announced. A 2020 Kia, previously stolen from Newark, was let behind at the scene. Several days later, entry was made into a home in Bernardsville and two BMWs were stolen, authorities said.
17-year-old arrested in attempted carjacking, shooting that killed NJ dad protecting his kids
A 17-year-old was arrested in Mercer County on Tuesday for allegedly trying to steal a vehicle with two young children inside and killing their father during the encounter.It happened back on July 12 around 10:20 p.m. at Garfield and Farragut avenues in Trenton, New Jersey.Video in the player above is from a previous report.Authorities say Johny Emmanuel Cruz-Rodriguez, 27, was standing near the back of a Dodge Durango with the back hatch open. His two children were inside the car.That's when police say a suspect got into the car and tried to drive away.Before the suspect could flee the scene, however, Cruz-Rodriguez reportedly tried to climb into the back of the car.RELATED | 'Heroic action': NJ father killed trying to protect his 2 children during carjacking attemptThe suspect then allegedly opened fire on Cruz-Rodriguez.Authorities say the car crashed into two parked vehicles a short distance away.The Mercer County Prosecutor said both children were unharmed, but Cruz-Rodriguez was pronounced dead at the scene.The juvenile suspect has since been charged with murder, carjacking, endangering the welfare of a child, and other related offenses.Investigators say his name is being withheld due to him being a minor.
'Welcome Home,' Trans Girl Tells Mom, NJ Boyfriend Before Killing Them Both In Florida: Police
A transgender Florida teenager confessed to killing her mother and her mother's 22-year-old boyfriend, a New Jersey native, after weeks of arguing over her transition and her mother's relationship, authorities detail in police paperwork.The bodies of Matthew Szejnrok, a North Brunswick native,…
3 suspects charged, 2 sought after restaurant robbery ends with multiple assaults in NJ
Three suspects were charged in connection with a robbery at a restaurant in Mercer County, where investigators say several customers were assaulted.Surveillance video of the incident shows the moment a group of suspects entered Super Pollo Two along South Clinton Avenue in Trenton just after 9:30 p.m. Sunday.Once inside, the video shows the group assaulting customers in the restaurant. They were seen hitting the victims with chairs and barstools.Police later arrested Darrius Wade, Fausto Delacruz, and a 14-year-old boy in connection with this incident.Authorities say two additional suspects are being sought in this case.Anyone with information on their whereabouts is asked to contact Trenton police.
Jury Finds New Brunswick Man Guilty on Six Counts of Distributing Fentanyl
NEWARK – A New Brunswick man who authorities say was part of a trafficking organization responsible for distributing bulk quantities of fentanyl in New Brunswick and other municipalities is heading to prison. Kenneth Strickland, 57, was found guilty Monday for his role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and heroine, according to a press release from U.S. Attorney Phillip R. Sellinger’s office.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Strickland was found guilty on all six counts of a superseding indictment, or an indictment that amends and replaces the original one: one count of conspiracy to...
Family reunion in Hunterdon turns violent, suspects at large: police
READINGTON – Police are looking for two men they say turned violent at a family reunion this weekend on Emmons Road. Richard B. Gonzalez and Ryan S. Gonzalez, both 32, of Staten Island, assaulted guests of the party with a knife and brandished a handgun, according to the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office. ...
Perth Amboy teen drowns at beautiful but dangerous NJ quarry
MANCHESTER — The second person this summer has drowned in a lake on private property where swimming is prohibited. Victor Arias-Peralta,18, of Perth Amboy, and others had been trying to swim across the lake on the 7,000-acre Heritage Minerals Asarco Corp. property around 6 p.m., Police Chief Antonio Ellis said.
Fatal stabbing, murder-suicide over violent weekend in South Jersey county
BRIDGETON — A city man is accused of a killing a man with a broken beer bottle here Sunday night. Regino Hernandez-Morales allegedly attacked 23-year-old Gildardo Sanchez-Ramos around 10:30 p.m. on the 100 block of Walnut Street, according to the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office. ...
Miracle? NJ woman found alive after disappearing near river
🚨Alexandria “Allie” Chmiel became separated from a friend walking in Nashville. 🚨She was climbed over a wall onto a sidewalk while a search was underway. Police are calling the re-appearance of a New Jersey woman in Tennessee a "miracle" after fearing she had fallen into a river.
Edison, New Jersey Fatal Crash Investigation
EDISON, NJ.- Middlesex County Authorities are continuing the investigation into Sunday night’s fatal crash that killed one motorcyclist and left another motorcyclist hospitalized in serious condition. According to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone, on Sunday, July 28, 2024, shortly after 8:00 p.m., members of the Edison Police Department responded...
Somerset County women admit to defrauding Seton Hall Law School of more than $1.3 million
A Somerset County woman who was formerly assistant dean of Seton Hall Law School and her sister were among the three people who have pleaded guilty in federal court to defrauding the school of more than $1.3 million. Teresina DeAlmeida, 59, and Silvia Cardoso, 61, both of Warren, have pleaded guilty to wire...
New Brunswick Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Vincent Sabo of the New Brunswick Police Department have announced that Christian Farmer, a 20-year-old resident of New Brunswick, has pleaded…
Ex-leaders of Penn State frat where pledge died after night of drinking plead guilty to misdemeanors
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 seven years ago have pleaded guilty to misdemeanors. Brendan Young, 28, who was president of the now defunct chapter of Beta Theta Pi in 2017, and Daniel Casey, 27, who was vice president and pledge master, both pleaded guilty to hazing and reckless endangerment during a proceeding via video streaming in Centre County court on Tuesday. Sentencing will be in October.Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry issued a statement “recognizing the tragic loss of...
‘Like a car exploded:’ Loud boom echoes in NJ town; house catches on fire
WESTFIELD, N.J. (PIX11) – A loud explosion shook Westfield, N.J. Monday night and a house left in disarray caught on fire, according to neighbors. The boom was heard around 10:15 p.m. on Tudor Oval. “We heard a loud boom, explosion,” said Maria Logrippo. “Sounded like a car exploded out front; turned around and saw flames. […]
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