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Dozens of women and 4 girls filmed by hidden camera inside bathroom at NJ mall; teen is arrested
A Jersey City high school student used a hidden camera to film nearly three dozen women, four girls, and even a couple having sex in a public bathroom inside a store at Newport Centre mall in Jersey City, authorities said. The 18-year-old accused digital peeping perv, Andy Cardenas, was arrested...
Paterson, NJ cop arrested twice in 3 months on disturbing charges
PATERSON — A city police officer who prosecutors say was part of a brutal assault faces weapons and conspiracy charges after being arrested for the second time since August. Officer Valentin Torres, 33, and Jonathan Cristobal went to the Mancora Lounge on Prospect Street around 2 a.m. on Aug. 23 to assault an individual, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes said.
Teacher’s raging husband brings knife to NJ school, officials say
PATERSON — A school teacher was punched in the face and threatened by his colleague's husband, according to officials. It happened last Thursday afternoon at School 18 in Paterson, the district said. The husband, who has not been named publicly, checked in with school security at the entrance with...
MS-13 associate dubbed "La Diablita" sentenced to 50 years in prison
NEW YORK - The woman convicted of luring five young men into a Long Island park where they were attacked by MS-13 gang members, who killed four of them, was sentenced to 50 years in prison Tuesday. The brutal 2017 attack shocked Central Islip, and the nation. Leniz Escobar, 24, also known as "La Diablita, or "Little Devil," was convicted in April 2022 in connection with the murders of Justin Llivicura, Michael Lopez, Jorge Tigre and Jefferson Villalobos. The victims were aged 16-20. She was sentenced Tuesday. Escobar was accused of luring them into the park to smoke marijuana. Once they got there,...
Man In Guttenberg Police HQ Calls 9-1-1 Over Scented Candle, And It Didn't Stop There, Cops Say
Alfredo Gonzalez, of Guttenberg, waltzed into the police station on Wednesday, Oct. 2 to speak with officials from the public safety office, Guttenberg police said. While inside, Gonzalez expressed concern over the lighting of a scented candle, police said. Gonzalez then called the county's emergency dispatch line, requesting North Hudson...
😢 Rockaway Townsquare | Shopping mall in New Jersey 😢 Extremely 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...
Paterson 13-year-old arrested for second time in months on gun charges
PATERSON — A 13-year-old city youth was apprehended on gun possession charges on Friday evening, the second time authorities have accused him of having a firearm in the past four months, police said. The teenager already was considered a person of interest in an unrelated investigation when he caught the attention of detectives...
Three Dump Trucks Crash On Route 80 In Hackensack
Hackensack firefighters were called to the scene in the westbound lanes where they found the three trucks and one passenger vehicle near Exit 64 around 1:50 p.m., they said. There were no injuries reported, however, a large fluid spill from the dump trucks required a DOT truck to respond and apply sand to the leaking fluid.
Family's barking dog scares away middle-of-the-night would-be burglars
Police are investigating a brazen and frightening attempted burglary in Little Ferry, New Jersey.Burglars cut through screen windows of a house in an attempt to get inside, but were scared away by the family dog."We believe that they were attempting to get in this house to get keys to a BMW and an Audi that were in the driveway," Police Chief James Walters said.Security video shows the two men who targeted the home at 5 a.m. Wednesday while the family was asleep upstairs."The first window they went to there was a couch in front and they didn't want to gain...
Street is Named After New Jersey Music Legend
New Jersey has spawned quite a few legends in the music business. Our history of providing some of the best to the world of music goes back a very long time. The list seems neverending. As time goes by, those in the younger generation may blurt out names like Bruce...
Passaic Valley High School Welcomes New Principal: Alumna Krista Voorhis Promoted to Leadership Role
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Passaic Valley High School (PV) has a new leader at the helm, as Krista Voorhis, a proud alumna of the school, steps into the role of Principal for the 2024-2025 academic year. The promotion was officially announced following the High School's Board of Education's approval of Superintendent Bracken Healy's recommendation.Voorhis, who is celebrating her 20th year in education, brings a wealth of experience to the position, having previously served in leadership roles as Vice Principal at Passaic Valley (2021-2024) and Palisades Park Jr./Sr. High School (2018-2021). Additionally, she spent 13 years as...
18-year-old scooter rider killed, another injured after being hit by car, authorities say
An 18-year-old scooter rider was killed Wednesday night after being hit by a car in Paterson, officials said. Another 18-year-old who was riding a scooter was also hit by the same vehicle and was injured, according to a spokesman from the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, which oversees the Paterson Police Department.
Port strike brings consumer worry about supply shortage in New Jersey
With tens of thousands of dockworkers at ports along the east and gulf coasts continuing to walk the picket lines, panic has already begun to set in among consumers in the Tri-State area.At a Costco in Teterboro, New Jersey, people could be seen stocking up on the essentials, over fears that the strike could have impacts on the supply chain, especially if it lasts a long time."We are scared because we don't know, it's just going through COVID again, people rushing the stores, everybody's panicking and that's why I'm here today," said shopper Keith Scott."I came in at 9:30 a.m.,...
18-Year-Old Missing After Attending Soccer Game: West Orange Police
Gideon Akwei was last seen at his residence at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27 after attending a West Orange High School soccer game, West Orange police said. The next morning, his parents checked on him and noticed he was not in his bedroom, police said. Akwei is approximately 5'6",...
'Good Times' Star John Amos, Of East Orange, Died In August, Family Announces
Born in Newark, Amos attended East Orange High School. His parents divorced when he was two and Amos supported his family by working as a garbage collector and street cleaner, according to the Washington Post. Amos attempted to play professional football but was cut from the Denver Broncos and Kansas...
Man Dies By Suicide Along Edgewater Riverfront, Police Say
A man died by suicide along a riverfront in Edgewater Wednesday morning, Oct. 2, police said.Officers called to the Hudson Riverfront walkway near City Place found the unresponsive man just before 7 a.m., Edgewater Police Chief Donald Martin said in a release.There, they found an Edgewater resident…
Little Falls Holds Domestic Violence Awareness Flag Raising to Support Victims and Survivors
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Little Falls marked Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a flag-raising ceremony on Tuesday. The event was held to raise awareness of the issue and offer support to those affected by domestic violence, a problem often hidden in silence and stigma. Purple ribbons have been displayed prominently around town hall to serve as a visual reminder of the town’s dedication to this cause, officials said. Mayor James Damiano expressed the importance of bringing this issue to light, emphasizing that while many cases of domestic violence go unreported, awareness can make a difference for those...
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