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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...
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,...
Have you seen him? Hamilton Twp., NJ, teen missing for 2 weeks
That's the question being asked by officers with the Township of Hamilton Police Department. Authorities say the 14-year-old was last seen in the area of the Artist Walk Development on the night of September 15th. Christopher Rivas' description. Approximately 5' 8" tall. 130 pounds. Brown eyes. Brown hair. Police say...
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...
Accused killers, kidnappers, rapists still wanted by NJ authorities
These are the nearly two dozen fugitives most wanted by authorities in Middlesex County. Charges for the men on the run include kidnapping, murder, attempted murder and rape. Some of these fugitives have been on the lam for a decade or longer. A rape suspect has been wanted since 1998.
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...
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...
Major N.J. shopping center sold for over $100 million
Hamilton Marketplace, one of the most visited shopping centers in New Jersey was purchased by Paramount Realty for over $100 million, the company announced on Sept. 24. The price tag makes the sale of the shopping center the largest for a “single asset shopping center” in New Jersey since 2017, Paramount Realty said in a press release announcing the completed sale.
VIDEO: US Marshals Service aides in Norfolk arrest of New Jersey murder suspect, a 15-year-old, this July
NORFOLK, Va. — Video obtained by 13News Now shows a heavily armed law enforcement presence near the Campostella neighborhood of Norfolk in July, which search warrants connect to an arrest of a murder suspect from New Jersey involving the U.S. Marshals Service. This July, prosecutors in Mercer County, New...
NJ campus ranks as one of the most beautiful in the U.S.
There’s something magical about walking around certain college campuses in the fall. I recently had the chance to go back to my alma mater in September (shout out to TCNJ!) and it was beyond nostalgic to be there for the changeover from summer to autumn. Much to my chagrin,...
Two truths and a lie about Nebraska football's slobberknocker against Rutgers
The Nebraska football team found a way to beat the Rutgers Scarlet Knights despite playing what was arguably its worst offensive game of the season. They managed to get the victory because the defense played inarguably its best game of the season. You might remember that Kirk Herbstreit essentially predicted...
Dangerous intersection in NJ to receive needed upgrade
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP — Relief is coming to drivers of Mercer County. The four-way intersection of Route 31 and Ingleside Avenue has been a problematic, headache-inducing spot for years. The flashing signal’s inadequate gaps having been causing high-risk behavior by drivers to save a quick minute, according to township spokeswoman...
Seven most expensive homes sold in Hillsborough, Sept. 23-29
A house that sold for $845,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Hillsborough in the past week. In total, seven residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $575,857, or $313 per square foot.
Thieves Wanted After Jewelry Stolen At Woodrow Wilson Service Area, State Police Say
State police shared three photos of the suspects in a Facebook post on Friday, Oct. 4. The burglary happened at the Woodrow Wilson Service Area in Hamilton Township at around 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30. Investigators said the men broke the vehicle window and removed two bags of jewelry...
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...
NJ men indicted in murder plot connected to biker gang menacing locals
🔴Third man allegedly helped try to get survivor to lie. A grand jury in Ocean County has indicted three men on charges for what prosecutors have dubbed an attempted murder over the summer in Jackson. Michael Vulpis, of Freehold, has been in jail since July 3, when he was...
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