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NJ hunter who set state record by killing 770-pound bear clawed with backlash: ‘They hope the next bear kills me’
He is bear-ing the weight of his actions. A New Jersey bow hunter who killed a 770-pound black bear this week, setting a state record, is getting pounced on for slaughtering the creature. Brian Melvin, 39, told The Post on Saturday that people have found him on social media and even tracked down his phone number to express their hatred. “I have received various messages and calls telling me how bad of a person I am and that they hope the next bear kills me,” he said. “They hope another hunter mistakes me as a bear and shoots me. And people...
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...
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 […]
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 Track Down Pompon Lakes Home Invaders After Wrong-Way Route 23 Pursuit In Stolen BMW
Police were called to 6 Cambridge Road in Pompton Lakes around 2:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, after residents reported three men entered their house and then stole their 2023 BMW M8 Gran Coupe from their driveway, police said. Surveillance footage showed the suspects inside and outside of the home. One...
Rhonj Ex-Husband Sentenced For Hiring Mobster To Rough Up Wife’s New Man: Feds
Thomas Manzo, a Franklin Lakes resident and the ex-husband of Dina Manzo, one of the former cast members on the hit Bravo reality show, was sentenced to seven years in prison on Tuesday, Oct. 15, after being convicted of hiring a mobster to assault Dave Cantin, Dina's now current husband, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said.
Dover topples Vernon - Boys soccer recap
Bryan Horna, Kevin Vides, Juan Sandoval, Lucino Gonzalez, and Matias Gonzalez each recorded a goal and an assist to help give Dover a 7-0 victory over Vernon in Dover. Edwin Cielo and Anderson Pineda each added a goal for Dover (13-3). If you purchase a product or register for an...
Date released for opening day of new NJ grocery store
RINGWOOD — A new grocery store option is on its way to Passaic County. Wakefern Member Inserra Supermarkets, a New Jersey-based company, said Fieldstone Plaza will be the home of a future The Fresh Grocer supermarket. A Stop & Shop once called the plaza home. A full-service butcher, florals,...
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.
Popular Bar at the Jersey Shore is One of the Best in the US
We all have that one favorite bar we go to. Either family, co-workers, or friends are coming over for the evening, there's that one place we all love and out-of-towners always ask, "Can we go back to that place?" A bar can be many things, a place to wind down...
Dog returned to Paterson family after reported stolen
A family's dog was reportedly stolen from their yard in Paterson, New Jersey, and has been returned, according to police.A 4-year-old Shih Tzu named Lulu was taken off the street over the weekend and the incident was caught on surveillance video.The thief was caught on camera on Sunday afternoon when Lulu was outside a few feet from her house.Lulu pushed her way out of a back door but did not stray far from the house.A woman was seen on video telling the driver of a Honda to move to the corner, then grabbed Lulu in broad daylight and took off...
😢 Center City Mall | Shopping mall in Paterson, New Jersey 😢 Incredibly sad
Shopping malls have become important social and cultural spaces, offering not only a place to shop but also a venue for socializing, entertainment, and community events. Online shopping trends have influenced the retail landscape, but shopping malls continue to be popular destinations for those seeking a diverse and interactive shopping experience. Retail Stores: Malls typically have a wide range of retail stores, including clothing stores, electronics shops, bookstores, and more...
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...
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...
10 most expensive homes sold in Montclair, Oct. 7-13
A house that sold for $1.9 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Montclair in the past week. In total, 13 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $1.2 million. The average price per square foot was $519.
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...
Huge budgeting error forced N.J. school district to cut 93 staff, including teachers
As East Orange schools operated on a half day schedule on Friday for the second day in a row, the superintendent attributed the district’s cut of 93 positions to local officials mistakenly expecting more state aid when approving this year’s budget. East Orange’s school board voted to slash...
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