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2 NJ police officers among trio accused in menacing burglary
JERSEY CITY — Two off-duty Jersey City police officers and a third man have been accused of threatening individuals earlier this year, while one defendant was armed with a baseball bat. Adrian Tejada and Robert Nunez were each charged with burglary and three counts of terroristic threats. The 28-year-old...
Man robbed 3 Trenton cabbies on 3 nights, cops say
TRENTON — Police said they arrested a man who robbed three cab drivers from three different companies since June. Noah Brantley, 18, called for a cab to the area of Brunswick Avenue and Sanford Street on June 22, July 8 and July 16 for rides to South Trenton. The first two times, Brantley robbed the driver of their wallets and cash when they arrived, Trenton Police Director Steve Wilson said.
Man Indicted for Fatal Crash That killed Atlantic City, NJ Man
The Atlantic County, New Jersey Prosecutor’s Office has achieved an indictment of a Pleasantville, New Jersey man as a result of a fatal motor vehicle crash. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office has revealed the following:. On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Maykol J. Mendozarizo, 38, from Pleasantville, NJ was...
Russia convicts NJ journalist with of spying in a trial widely seen as politically motivated
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) — Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was convicted Friday of espionage and sentenced to 16 years in a maximum-security prison on charges that his employer and the U.S. government have rejected as fabricated. The swift conclusion of the secretive trial in Russia’s highly politicized legal...
Things that shock people moving to Southern New Jersey
We deal with a lot of stereotypes in the Garden State, especially in South Jersey. You know, we have a funny accent ("wooder" for water, as an example), our taxes are sky-high, toll booths seem to be everywhere, not to mention that famous Jersey attitude we all display from time to time (I mean, how hard is it to stay out of the left lane?).
Atlantic City, NJ Overrides Mayor’s Veto – Stores Will Be Open Later
Atlantic City, New Jersey Mayor Marty Small experienced a rare occurrence, as City Council Overrode his veto. Some stores in high crime sections of Atlantic City had their hours of operation shortened versus others that could stay open later. This was done a select basis by city edict and it...
Walmart building massive new warehouse of the future in NJ
PILESGROVE — Walmart giveth and taketh away in Salem County with the closing of one facility and the announcement of a new one. A Walmart distribution center under construction in Pilesgrove is one of five being built around the country as part of a plan to make its online grocery business more efficient.
Guatemalan man indicted for traveling to Cape May County, NJ, to kidnap child
A federal grand jury has indicted a Guatemalan man for traveling to Cape May County last year to kidnap a child for sexual activity. Officials say 22-year-old Sergio Gomez, a.k.a “Abner Abigail Chub-Choc,” was in Camden federal court on Thursday and ordered detained on one charge each of enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity, transportation of a minor to engage in sexual activity, and kidnapping.
Heartbreaking Appeal for Hero Who Saved Drowning Boys
One of the saddest things we will remember about the summer of 2024 is the death of Pablo Hernandez Cruz, the Mays Landing man who died after saving the lives of two boys who were drowning in the Great Egg Harbor River, in an area where swimming is not permitted.
Trump urges unity while proposing sweeping populist agenda
Donald Trump, somber and bandaged, accepted the GOP presidential nomination on Thursday at the Republican National Convention in a speech that described in detail the assassination attempt that could have ended his life just five days earlier before laying out a sweeping populist agenda, particularly on immigration. The 78-year-old former...
Hall Pass Cash: Get Ready for a New School Year With Your Chance to Win a $500 Prepaid Visa Gift Card
Back-to-school shopping may be fun but it's not cheap! We're giving you a chance to get your budget out of detention with those much-needed back-to-school funds. You could score a $500 prepaid Visa Gift Card. That's enough to buy:. 4,411 no. 2 pencils. 29 Trapper Keepers. 250 3-subject spiral notebooks.
Nearly all U.S. flights grounded, other businesses halted by global IT outage
A widespread Microsoft outage disrupted flights, banks, media outlets, and companies around the world on Friday. Yes, this includes businesses in the United States and right here in the Northeast. Escalating disruptions continued hours after the technology company said it was gradually fixing an issue affecting access to Microsoft 365...
Atlantic City Subs or Philadelphia Hoagies: The Winner is?
We are revisiting this by popular demand. Our listeners, readers, friends and family foodies have answered the compelling question … “Atlantic City Subs or Philadelphia Hoagies” - which are better?. I was absolutely delighted by the significant number of people who responded to our informal survey. No...
Lou Dobbs dead: CNN reporter turned embroiled Trump ally dies at 78
Business reporter-turned-political pundit Lou Dobbs has died. The former Moneyline host became known for his sharp conservative takes in recent years. In fact, his hot takes ultimately led to his being fired and sued after the 2020 presidential election. The announcement was made at Dobbs' social media pages. Dobbs' cause...
Police: Duo stole 280 iPhones worth $117K in NJ smash-and-grab
A Passaic man has been accused of helping steal a massive amount of iPhones from an Essex County wholesale electronics store three months ago. On April 18 around 2:24 a.m., Fairfield police were sent to investigate an alarm going off at United Tower Associates, which also operates as Digital World Shop, along Bloomfield Avenue.
Large Police Presence at Borgata Casino in Atlantic City, NJ
There is a significant number of police officers at The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey at this hour. Rumors spread today during the late afternoon like wildfire on social media. We will not speculate during such a massive police operation. Scan AtlanticCity has posted video...
Atlantic City, NJ Police Investigating Animal Cruelty Complaint
It’s always deeply disturbing when we hear about the most vulnerable in society allegedly being abused. The Atlantic City, New Jersey Police Department is investigating an animal cruelty charge as follows:. The Atlantic City Police Department is conducting an investigation into a dog being left during the evening hours...
Hot tea spill permanently burns woman’s hand, new Dunkin’ lawsuit says
HILLSIDE — In the latest hot spill lawsuit against Dunkin' in New Jersey, a Union County woman claims she suffered severe and permanent burns on her hand due to negligence. Essence Springer bought a hot mint tea at the Dunkin' drive-thru on Liberty Avenue in Hillside on Dec. 17, 2023, according to the lawsuit filed last week.
Bob Newhart, Legendary TV Star, Dies at 94
One of television’s funniest stars has died. Bob Newhart, who was beloved for his central roles on two long-running and popular sitcoms, passed away on Thursday. He was 94 years old. His publicist told The Hollywood Reporter that Newhart “died at his Los Angeles home after a series of...
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