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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.
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.
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
"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...
Warning issued amid surge in mail theft, check washing incidents across Pennsylvania suburbs
Police are searching for the suspect or suspects who have been driving around in a Mercedes and stealing mail directly from mailboxes across multiple Pennsylvania neighborhoods. According to Solebury Township Police, they are searching for the person or people driving around in a black 2018-2022 Mercedes model C300 2matic with...
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...
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...
No Serious Injuries Reported In Wreck At Lambertville Intersection
The crash blocked a busy intersection. A two-vehicle collision at a busy City of Lambertville intersection resulted in no serious injuries. The wreck happened around 5:13 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Route 179 and Route 165. According to city police, officers arrived quickly and made sure everyone was safely...
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