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‘This is tough, tough medicine.’ Gov. Murphy signs bill increasing penalties for minors who commit burglaries, home invasionsNews 121 day ago
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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 […]
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...
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...
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...
Wayne Man Charged with DUI in ‘Serious Crash’ Involving NJ Transit Bus on Alps Road
WAYNE, NJ – On October 15, 2024, a car driven by a Wayne Man drifted into the wrong lane, struck an NJ Transit Bus on Alps Road, resulting in a “serious crash,” according to the Wayne Police Department. The driver is being charged with “being under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance,” among other charges.Were you a witness to the crash? Police are asking anyone with information regarding this motor vehicle accident to contact the Wayne Police Traffic Bureau at 973-633-3520.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe incident occurred at Alps Road...
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...
Parking meter scam strikes Stroudsburg
STROUDSBURG, Pa. — When you get to Downtown Stroudsburg, the first thing you may do is pay the parking meters using a QR code, but that convenience has become a victim of a scam. Someone put tiny stickers over some of the parking meter QR codes. "What happens is...
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,...
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
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...
Targeted water treatment set for late October: Lake Hopatcong
As part of a continued commitment to water quality improvement, an alum treatment will be completed on Lake Hopatcong during the week of October 21, weather permitting. This treatment is part of ongoing efforts to reduce harmful algal blooms (HABs) and enhance the lake’s overall health.What is an Alum Treatment?Alum (aluminum sulfate) is a nontoxic substance commonly used to clarify drinking water. It is also a widely used method for reducing phosphorus levels in lakes. Phosphorus, often stemming from runoff and pollutants, is a key nutrient that fuels the growth of algae. When applied, alum binds...
Observations About Sparta High School's Cell Phone Policy from Students, Teachers and Administrators
SPARTA, NJ - Many states in the US have opted towards a restrictive cell phone policy. Following a national trend towards a more focused education, Sparta High School has incorporated this “Phone Box” since the beginning of the year. However, there are varying interpretations on if this system is actually a positive utilization of the school's time. As the year continues, teachers feel that not only has the system allowed their students to be more engaged in class but also communicate more with classmates. Sierra Mitchell, Sparta High School Spanish teacher, shares that her students were getting...
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...
Show to be performed at restaurant
Industry Kitchen + Bar in Sparta will present a comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show, “Death at Underground Pasta,” on Oct. 25 and 26 and Nov. 1 and 2. Seating begins at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. “Death at Underground Pasta” is produced by...
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