Man Forces His Way into Woman’s New Jersey Motel Room Before Robbing and Assaulting Her
SECAUCUS, N.J. – A month-long investigation into a robbery at a Secaucus hotel has resulted in the arrest of a 39-year-old Bordentown man, according to the Secaucus Police Department. Police said officers…
16-year-old reported missing in Mt. Olive believed to be in Newark
Newark, New Jersey – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé is asking the public for their assistance in locating Mohamed Diarra, a 16-year-old from Mt. Olive Township who was reported missing…
Fort Lee restaurant owner sent to prison over COVID-19 pandemic relief fraud
NEW YORK, NY – Today, Besim Kukaj, a Manhattan restaurateur, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for orchestrating a loan fraud scheme, attempting to obtain over $6 million and receiving $1.5…
Man arrested in stabbing at North Jersey mosque
PATERSON, NJ – A dramatic scene unfolded yesterday, at the Omar Mosque located at 501 Getty Avenue in Paterson, New Jersey. Paterson Police Department and New Jersey State Police were called to…
Passaic County player wins $10k in Mega Millions drawing
PASSAIC, NJ – A lucky lottery player from Passaic County is now $10,000 richer after winning the third-tier prize in the Mega Millions drawing held on Friday, April 7. The winning ticket,…
$134,000 winning lottery ticket sold in Newark
NEWARK, NJ – A lucky ticket purchased at AJ Seabra Supermarkets XII, located at 73-83 Wilson Ave in Newark, Essex County, matched all five numbers drawn, winning the $134,010 Jersey Cash 5…
Three Men Arrested for String of Robberies and One Carjacking in Union County
UNION COUNTY, NJ – Thursday, Three men have been arrested and charged with multiple counts of robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, aggravated assault, and weapons offenses. The arrests followed a multiagency investigation…
Hoboken Woman Admits to $1.5 Million Fraud Scheme Targeting Non-Profits
NEWARK, N.J. – On Thursday, Yezenia Castillo, a 46-year-old woman from Hoboken, New Jersey, pleaded guilty to stealing over $1.5 million from over 100 victims, mainly non-profit organizations, private schools, and religious…
Indian national heading to prison after defrauding the elderly in New Jersey
NEWARK, N.J. – Ashish Bajaj, a 29-year-old Indian national, was sentenced on Thursday to 33 months in prison, two years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $2.4 million in restitution for…
Union County Expands Mental Health Crisis Response Program to More Police Departments
UNION COUNTY, NJ – The Union County Prosecutor’s Office has expanded New Jersey’s ARRIVE Together program to additional police departments in the county. The program aims to provide compassionate response during 911…
Man dies after being shot multiple times in Philadelphia’s Mantua section
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A 27-year-old man was fatally shot multiple times in Philadelphia’s Mantua section on Sunday morning. The police received a call around 4:15 a.m. reporting the gunshot victim on the…
East Rutherford Man Caught With Lewd Images of Juveniles
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ – On Thursday, Michael T. Scheuerman, a 42-year-old East Rutherford resident, has been arrested and charged with third-degree possession of child [censored]ography. The arrest followed an investigation by the…
One person shot overnight in Paterson
Paterson, NJ – Paterson Police have reported an overnight shooting in the area of 323 Main Street. Details are limited at this time, but a pool of blood and personal items littered…
Newark Police Department Adds 31 New Hybrid Vehicles to Their Fleet
NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Police Division recently announced the deployment of 31 new hybrid Ford Explorer Police Vehicles into service this week. Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé, Deputy Police Director…
Do you know him? Newark police seeking to identify robbery suspect
NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Public Safety Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect who robbed a victim on March 31, 2023. At around 4:45 pm, Police…
Mahwah Woman Arrested for Setting Fire Inside Her Condominium
MAHWAH, NJ – Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Amel Mersali, a 32-year-old Mahwah resident, on charges of aggravated arson. The arrest comes after an investigation conducted by the…
Senator Menendez Comm Officer Launches Derogatory Insult at Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Michael Zhadanovsky, the communications officer for New Jersey U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, slandered the Township of Toms River, comparing “Toms River man” to “Florida Man”. “Toms River Man=…
Bergen County police officers raise money for cancer through “Borough of Beards”
Fifteen Bergen County towns recently came together for a heartwarming cause, as police officers from these towns grew beards for a fundraising campaign. The annual “Borough of Beards” initiative was established to…
Millstone man arrested for bank robbery in Franklin Township
FRANKLIN TWP., N.J. – In a recent development, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald announced the arrest of 37-year-old Ryan Gaboff of Millstone, New Jersey, in connection with a bank robbery that…
Police seeking suspects in Piscataway shooting incident
PISCATAWAY, NJ – The Piscataway Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that occurred on South Second St. on March 29, 2023. Authorities are attempting to identify an individual seen in released…
Do you know them? Newark police seeking to identify porch pirates
NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé is requesting the public’s help in identifying two female suspects involved in a package theft that occurred on Monday. The suspects were…
