PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — A 5-year-old girl was hospitalized after being shot inside a home on Cortlandt Street late Monday night, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office. Authorities responded…
BRICK, N.J. — Mark D. Carey, of South Amboy, has been booked into the Ocean County Jail following his conviction for fleeing the scene of a fatal pedestrian crash that…
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — Fourteen people were safely rescued early Sunday morning after their 26-foot boat began taking on water in the Arthur Kill, according to the Perth Amboy Fire…
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — A fire early Sunday morning forced the evacuation of a multi-unit apartment building on Hidden Village Drive, though no injuries were reported, according to the Perth…
TRENTON, N.J. — A lucky lottery player from Middlesex County has scored a $1 million payout after matching five numbers in the Cash 4 Life game, missing only the Cash…
Firefighters from multiple departments battled a fast-moving brush fire along Riverview Drive in Perth Amboy on Saturday afternoon, according to the Perth Amboy Fire Department. The fire was reported at…
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — A viral social media post claiming a police officer was involved in a homicide in Perth Amboy has been declared completely false by local authorities, who…
PERTH AMBOY, NJ — The Perth Amboy Police Department has confirmed that a widely shared social media post claiming a missing child was found at their station is a hoax.…
SOUTH AMBOY, N.J. — A house fire that broke out on April 6 left the Hanna family homeless and mourning the loss of their dog, as friends and supporters rally…
South Amboy Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Hit and Run Case
**Toms River, NJ** – Mark Carey, Jr., 21, of South Amboy, pleaded guilty on Thursday to leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in death. The plea occurred before the Honorable Kimarie Rahill, J.S.C., in connection to a hit-and-run incident on January 13 in Brick Township.
On January 13, at approximately 9:15 a.m., Brick Township Police responded to a hit-and-run at Route 35 South and Bay Avenue. The victim, Julia Sutton, 56, of Weehawken, was struck and later died at Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center.
Investigations by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and other agencies identified the vehicle as a 1999 Ford Explorer registered to Carey. Authorities took Carey into custody at his South Amboy home, processed him at the Brick Township Police Headquarters, and released him under New Jersey Bail Reform.
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer credited the efforts of various law enforcement agencies in handling the case. The state will seek a six-year prison sentence for Carey on June 13.
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — A 23-year-old Perth Amboy resident has been charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian Friday evening, officials announced Saturday. Police responded to…
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — A 23-year-old Perth Amboy resident has been charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian Friday evening, officials announced Saturday. Police responded to…
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — The City of Perth Amboy is undergoing a major downtown revitalization project thanks to a $2.6 million investment funded entirely by grants and the New Jersey…
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — A Perth Amboy man has been charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of his wife, authorities announced Tuesday. The incident, which occurred in the early…
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – Authorities announced a fatal stabbing incident in Perth Amboy resulting in the death of 40-year-old Rosana Rodriguez and subsequent charges against her husband, Wellinton Leonardo. The…
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Friday evening in Perth Amboy, resulting in the death of a 25-year-old motorcyclist. Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda…
Perth Amboy, NJ – On July 3, at 5:23 PM, the Perth Amboy Fire and Police Departments responded to a house fire at 61-63 Water Street. Due to the nearby…
PERTH AMBOY, NJ — Authorities are actively investigating a homicide in Perth Amboy, as confirmed by Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Perth Amboy Police Chief Lawrence Cattano. The investigation…
PERTH AMBOY, NJ — The Perth Amboy Police Department has reported the arrest of 22-year-old Jawwad Evans, a resident of the Harbortown section of the city, on multiple charges of…
PERTH AMBOY, NJ—A local resident was arrested on Saturday night after a confrontation with Perth Amboy Police officers led to an officer being attacked by a dog. The incident occurred…
PERTH AMBOY, NJ — The Perth Amboy Police Department highlighted the accomplishments of participants in its Police Youth Cadet Academy, praising the cadets for their dedication, leadership, and enthusiasm. The…
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ—Middlesex County and the City of Perth Amboy celebrated the groundbreaking of the Fayette Street Pocket Park on Friday. This new green space, located in Perth Amboy, is…
PERTH AMBOY, NJ—Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Lawrence Cattano of the Perth Amboy Police Department have announced the arrest of Luis Alberto Serrano Diaz, 24, of Perth Amboy,…
Perth Amboy, NJ – A 32-year-old Perth Amboy man was stabbed to death on Sunday night, authorities revealed. Jason Torres was discovered collapsed around 9 p.m. at the intersection of…
PERTH AMBOY, NJ — The Perth Amboy Police Department has announced the arrest of 24-year-old Ziyare Palmer following a violent assault that took place under the Victory Bridge on April…