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Man charged with murder after girlfriend’s body found near golf course
Man charged with murder after girlfriend’s body found near golf course
Livingston, NJ A 35-year-old man has been charged in connection with the murder of his girlfriend, who was found dead near the Cedar Hill Golf Course. Andres Calvachi-Paz was arrested on Tuesday and faces first-degree murder charges for the death of 28-year-old Dayana Chisaguano Maleza.
Calvachi-Paz is also charged with disturbing human remains and theft. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office stated that the investigation began when Maleza’s body was discovered along the roadway at about 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday by an employee of the golf course.
The worker noticed a foul odor while chasing deer off the course, leading him to a wooded area where the body had been placed. Calvachi-Paz and Maleza had been in a relationship and were living together in Newark prior to the incident.
According to prosecutors, the couple argued earlier this month when Maleza expressed her desire to end the relationship. Calvachi-Paz allegedly responded by strangling her to death inside their home.
After the alleged crime, he is said to have transported Maleza’s body in his car for several hours before dumping it off Walnut Street. Prosecutors claim he attempted to create the illusion that Maleza was still alive by sending messages from her phone.
Calvachi-Paz admitted to killing Maleza after his arrest. It remains unclear when exactly Maleza was killed or how long her body had been in the woods before it was found.
Calvachi-Paz is being held in the Essex County Jail without bond. Details surrounding his court appearance have not been disclosed.
Newark vet banned after pets die in filthy clinic
Essex County veterinarian faces consequences after neglecting animals
Newark, NJ – A veterinarian in Essex County has agreed to permanently surrender his license after allegations of gross negligence surfaced. Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced the resolution to the case on Wednesday.
Ehren Seth Yablon, who owned Newark Veterinary Hospital, reportedly failed to provide proper care for multiple animals resulting in their deaths. Allegations included treating pets in unsanitary conditions and the mishandling of parvovirus-positive puppies, two of which died while in his care.
The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners received a verified complaint in April detailing instances of Yablon’s alleged misconduct. Evidence suggested he kept three parvovirus-positive puppies in a kennel without food or water, leading to the death of one puppy, while another died two days later.
In additional reports, Yablon was accused of inappropriate treatment of a bulldog that ultimately died while under his care. The owner sought a second opinion that revealed no surgery had been performed, contrary to Yablon’s claims.
Investigators inspecting Yablon’s facility found numerous health violations, including unsanitary conditions and expired medications. The final consent order prohibits Yablon from practicing veterinary medicine in New Jersey and prevents him from any professional veterinary services in the state.
He also relinquished his New Jersey CDS Registration, which allowed him to prescribe controlled substances. Deputy Attorney General Karen Webber oversaw the state’s prosecution in this case, while Division of Consumer Affairs investigators conducted the inquiry.
Pet owners suspecting unethical treatment can file complaints with the State Division of Consumer Affairs.
Attorney General Platkin and Labor Commissioner sue Amazon over worker misclassification
Attorney General Platkin and Labor Commissioner sue Amazon over worker misclassification
Trenton, NJ – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo have filed a lawsuit against Amazon and its delivery network. The state charges that Amazon has misclassified Flex delivery drivers as independent contractors, violating state labor laws.
The lawsuit alleges that Amazon deprives Flex drivers of wages, benefits, and legal protections designated for employees. As a result of these alleged violations, New Jersey Flex drivers and related funds have suffered significant financial losses.
Flex drivers utilize their own vehicles for deliveries while covering their own operational costs. Amazon has branded the Flex program as a means for individuals to have a flexible income opportunity, yet it maintains strict control over delivery processes.
The lawsuit claims that by misclassifying Flex drivers, Amazon avoids providing rights such as minimum wage and mandated sick leave. Platkin stated, “Amazon is taking advantage of Flex drivers.”
Commissioner Asaro-Angelo emphasized that misclassifying workers is illegal. “Flex drivers deserve proper classification,” he noted.
Many Flex drivers have been operating in New Jersey since 2017. An investigation into Amazon’s practices commenced when some Flex drivers sought unemployment and disability benefits, indicating Amazon’s lack of contributions to state funds.
The complaint, filed in Essex County’s Superior Court, outlines how Amazon’s business model harms Flex drivers. It highlights instances where drivers have worked over 40 hours without receiving earned overtime and where injuries have left them without essential sick leave.
New Jersey law presumes workers to be employees unless specific conditions are met. Amazon allegedly fails to meet these criteria, as drivers undergo training, do not manage independent businesses, and must adhere to Amazon’s operational guidelines.
The lawsuit details violations including wage withholding and failure to maintain accurate records. It seeks to stop unlawful practices, recover unpaid wages, and enforce penalties.
The state has prioritized addressing worker misclassification, previously settling cases against companies like Lyft and Uber. Since new legislation aimed at curbing such practices was enacted, New Jersey has collected significant penalties from misclassified workers.
Misclassification costs New Jersey taxpayers millions in lost contributions to state funds. With this lawsuit, the state aims to enforce labor laws and protect Flex drivers from exploitation.
Arrest made in Linden homicide case
Arrest made in Linden homicide case
LINDEN, NJ – Yamir Saffold-Davis, 23, was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the homicide of Darrell Sanders, 28, of Newark. The arrest follows an incident that occurred on September 27, as announced by Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Linden Police Chief David Hart.
Saffold-Davis faces charges of first-degree murder, second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and second-degree aggravated assault. The charges stem from the shooting death of Sanders.
On Saturday, September 27, at approximately 3:26 p.m., Linden Police officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 3100 block of Irene Street. Upon arrival, they found Sanders with a single gunshot wound, and he was taken to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
A collaborative investigation conducted by the Union County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Task Force, Linden Police Department, and Union County Sheriff’s Department led to the identification of Saffold-Davis.
Saffold-Davis was taken into custody in Elizabeth, NJ, with the assistance of US Marshals and is currently held at Essex County Jail.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Task Force Sergeant Nick Veltre or Detective Kevin Stanicki at the provided numbers, or Linden Police Department Detective Daniel Hemenway.
These charges are accusations, and every defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
A suspect is behind bars in a Newark murder case as authorities continue their investigation.