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Woman killed during microburst storm at popular NY campsite identified
A woman who was killed when a large tree fell onto her camper during a severe microburst storm on Sunday has been identified. Carol E. Luistro of Edison, New Jersey, was pronounced dead at the scene, after the storm tore through the Russell Brook campground in Delaware County Sunday morning, according to the Colchester Police Department.
Prosecutor: NJ man killed his own 80-year-old grandmother
A 34-year-old Perth Amboy man has been charged with murder, after his elderly grandmother was found killed in her own home, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone announced Monday evening. Raymond Maldonado has also been charged with fourth-degree contempt, for violation of a restraining order. The body of 80-year-old Awilda Verrette...
🔴 A man has been charged with installing a skimmer on an ATM at a NJ market
MIDDLESEX — A California man has been charged with installing a skimming device on an ATM at a store in the Central Jersey borough in March, police said. A skimmer is a device that scammers attach to card readers to steal card data and PINs. The data can then be used to either make unauthorized purchases, withdraw cash from ATMs or create counterfeit cards.
'Pray For Saniya:' Sadness Spreads Following Death Of Girl, 6, In Bayonne Fire
Firefighters found Saniya Felton unresponsive around 11:40 p.m., while responding to the flames and smoke that billowed from 438 Avenue C, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Saniya was taken to Bayonne Medical Center where he was pronounced dead shortly after 1 a.m., Suarez said. "Please pray for Saniya and...
Shots fired in Clark, NJ: 79-year-old arrested by SWAT
CLARK — A 79-year-man is in custody after police say he barricaded himself inside a house early Wednesday morning. Clark police Capt. Miguel Acabou said shots were heard fired at a home on Stanton Street in Clark Township near the Rahway border around 12:30 a.m. The Union County SWAT unit was called to the scene after officers found Kenneth Kutya barricaded inside the house with a weapon.
Search Underway for Missing Teenager in Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, NY—The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Blanca Elvir, who has been reported missing within the confines of the 121st Precinct.…
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...
Edison Woman Killed by Fallen Tree at New York Campground
EDISON, NJ - A woman from Edison Township was killed by a downed tree at a campground in Delaware County, New York, according to the Colchester Police Department. Authorities say they have identified the victim as Carol E. Luistro. Police say they received numerous reports of trees down at campsites on Saturday due to a passing storm. They were also alerted to an individual trapped in her camper at the Russell Brook Campground, located in Colchester, NY.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER According to a press release, Luistro was inside the camper when a large tree fell, striking the camper and pinning her under it. Authorities pronounced her dead at the scene. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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
Local Firefighter Charged For Forging Training Certificates
WEST LONG BRANCH – A West Long Branch firefighter has been charged with allegedly forging certificates and destroying official records, officials said. Ronald Guidetti, 61, of Long Branch is charged with third-degree False Uttering, third-degree Forgery, and fourth-degree Falsifying or Tampering with Records. Concerns were raised over the validity...
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.
Pipe bomb-wielding man who assaulted woman, allegedly shackled, on Staten Island headed upstate
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A St. George man accused of shackling and assaulting a woman inside a mobile home near the Staten Island Courthouse is headed to prison. The defendant, Alexander Isaac, was initially arrested on charges that included rape and possession of a pipe bomb in connection with the March 27, 2023 incident, which unfolded over several hours.
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...
A catering hall, a barbershop, homes: A look at 6 recent drug raids on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — District Attorney Michael E. McMahon has teamed with the NYPD and other law-enforcement agencies in a number of high-profile drug takedowns this year in response to the epidemic of fatal overdoses on our borough. The law enforcement actions come amid record overdoses in New York...
Staten Island Man Faces Money Laundering Charges In Madison County
EDWARDSVILLE - A man from Staten Island, N.Y., has been charged in connection with an interstate money laundering scheme, according to Madison County court documents filed on June 28, 2024. Sign in to hide this notification. Get The Latest News!. Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in...
NYPD touts recovery of ghost gun on North Shore of Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The NYPD seized a ghost gun from an individual in Stapleton, according to a post on social media. The 120th Precinct Special Operations Team was patrolling the neighborhood when they recovered the weapon and made an arrest. A gun, a magazine and bullets are seen...
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