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NJ hunter kills 770-pound black bear, setting state record: ‘Smartest animal I’ve chased’
A New Jersey bow hunter just set a state record by killing a 770-pound black bear — a beast he’d been eyeing over the past two bear hunts. Brian Melvin, 39, first spotted the bear three years ago during a hunting session and has been tracking it during his past two bear hunts, knocking on doors and getting permission to check land the bear might’ve traveled through. “I wasn’t really chasing records … it was an incredible honor to have chased him because he was the smartest animal I had ever chased,” Melvin, who struck the bear Tuesday morning in...
Mom, Cops Want Help Finding Driver Who Bumped Walking Boy
ROXBURY, NJ - A 14-year-old boy, walking home from Roxbury High School on Oct. 17, was struck by a woman driving an SUV who left the scene, according to the boy's mother and the Roxbury Police Department. Ethan Aurich, a freshman from Succasunna, was on South Hillside Avenue attempting to cross Righter Road when the incident took place between 2:10 p.m. and 2:25 p.m., said his mother, Rochelle Goyette. She said he was “struck from behind on his right side” by a black or maroon SUV turning left onto Righter Road. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE...
Police report: Dover councilman shoved assault victim to ground, knocking him out
A police report obtained by the Daily Record has revealed startling details of the Sept. 25 aggravated assault arrest of Dover Councilman Sergio Rodriguez, alleging the victim was knocked unconscious after the Ward 2 Democrat shoved him to the ground, causing him to hit his head on a concrete wall. The report, obtained from the Morris County Prosecutor's Office through the Open Public Records Act, states that the first-term councilman "caused significant bodily injury" to the unnamed...
Drivers in these NJ counties have a higher chance of hitting deer, AAA finds
💥 More car and deer crashes happen in NJ between October and December. 💥 Five NJ counties have had the most car and deer collisions, AAA reports. Driver versus deer. It’s an occurrence that happens way too often in New Jersey, especially as the days get shorter, and temperatures cool down.
Investigation of abuse, neglect at youth detention center can proceed
Essex County Juvenile Detention Center must allow disability rights agency access, judge rules. A federal judge is allowing a statewide nonprofit to proceed with its investigation into allegations of abuse and neglect at New Jersey’s largest youth detention center after it was denied full access to the facility. Last...
Drunk Driver Drove Wrong Way: Byram Township PD
At 2:16 a.m., officers spotted a silver Jeep traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of Route 206 near Acorn Street, Byram Township police said in a release. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver, Sara Pesantes did not stop, police said.. Pesantes continued driving at a low rate of speed, swerving between both southbound lanes and accelerating erratically, police said.
Police chase vehicle from Union after home invasion to Newark on I-78
Police in Union, New Jersey chased a vehicle on I-78 early Friday morning after a report of a nearby home invasion.NewsCopter 7 was over the scene around 7 a.m.Officers chased the white Honda Pilot in the eastbound lanes.The chase ended when the driver bailed out of the vehicle in the westbound lanes in Newark.Police were searching a nearby neighborhood for the suspect.Officers took two people into custody, but say they are still searching for at least one more suspect.ALSO READ | NJ school district welcomes 2 new therapy dogs to help students and staffersToni Yates has the details on the busy schedules of Clifton School District therapy dogs!----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered * More New Jersey news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Founder of Community Foodbank of New Jersey Passes Away
Kathleen DiChiara, the founder of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey died on Friday, Oct. 11. DiChiara First Gave Out Food from Her Station Wagon. DiChiara's lifetime of service began in the early 1970s when she organized the Loaves and Fishes food collection at her church in Summit, NJ. In...
N.J. girl scores historic first touchdown in boys varsity football, shattering gridiron’s glass ceiling
Cranford High School was well on its way to an easy victory over Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Thursday night in a varsity football game, as some fans filed from the bleachers and began their trek to the parking lot. And then history happened. If you purchase a product or register for...
NJ man accused of assaulting patient after dental procedure: prosecutors
FAIRFIELD, N.J. (PIX11) – A New Jersey man is accused of practicing dentistry without a license and sexually assaulting a patient during a visit, the Essex County prosecutors office announced on Friday. Police responded to a 911 call on Monday regarding a sexual assault at 363 Route 46 in Fairfield. The woman said her dentist had […]
Two NJ men behind bars for armed gas station robberies
NEWARK — Two Hudson County men have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a string of armed gas station robberies in New Jersey in 2022, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. According to Sellinger, Wendell Bradley Jr., 27, of Bayonne, was sentenced to over 13...
Exciting Events and Updates in Summit, NJ This Week
SUMMIT, NJ – Among so much activity going on in Summit, check out some current highlights.Arbor Day CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe City of Summit’s 29th Arbor Day celebration was held on Thursday at the Tiny Forest. Summit Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, MD read the Arbor Day proclamation and Summit NJ Environmental Commission Chair Donna Goggin Patel spoke about the Tiny Forest.A new serviceberry tree was recently planted in the Tiny Forest with help from the Division of Public Works. Thank you, The Tiny Forest is free and open to the public - stop by to check...
Home Damaged in Gould Place Fire in Caldwell
CALDWELL, NJ – Firefighters from four towns battled a blaze on Gould Place in Caldwell for more than four hours from Thursday night into Friday morning.On Thursday evening at 10:53 p.m., the Caldwell Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 32 Gould Place. Upon arrival, Chief Pollara reported heavy fire on the first floor in the rear of the home. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERCaldwell FD Engine 524 and Truck 526 arrived and extinguished the fire. Assisting them on the scene were the fire departments from West Caldwell, Essex Fells and Verona and the West Essex First Aid Squad.One person was transported to the hospital, but there is no report on the victim's condition. The residence sustained heavy damage.Fire crews remained on scene until 3 a.m. extinguishing hot spots. The fire remains under investigation. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Motorcyclist killed in Essex County crash is ID’d by cops
Bloomfied police have identified the motorcyclist killed in a crash on Sunday as a 41-year-old Newark man. Cristobal Moronta was riding on Broughton Avenue shortly before 11 p.m. when the crash took place, township police said. He died of his injuries on Monday. Officials have not described how the crash...
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