Bayonne honors World War II Marine veteran and retired police lieutenant Owen Ballweg
BAYONNE, N.J. — Members of the Bayonne Police Department gathered Thursday to salute the funeral procession of retired Lieutenant Owen Ballweg, a decorated Marine Corps veteran and longtime city officer. Ballweg, who…
Five-alarm fire in Bayonne displaces 17 residents; arson task force investigating
BAYONNE, N.J. — A five-alarm fire tore through a residential building on Avenue C in Bayonne on Friday morning, damaging six apartments and displacing 17 residents, authorities said. The Hudson County Prosecutor’s…
Bayonne stabbing leaves man injured; suspect arrested and charged
BAYONNE, N.J. — Police responded to a violent altercation on East 42nd Street late Saturday night, where a man was found bleeding from the neck and back after an alleged stabbing. Officers…
Jersey City Woman Arrested for Bayonne Hit-and-Run
Jersey City Woman Arrested for Bayonne Hit-and-Run **Jersey City, NJ** - Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced the arrest of a Jersey City woman in connection with a Bayonne hit-and-run incident. The…
Hit-and-Run Incident in Bayonne Under Investigation
Bayonne, NJ – Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run accident in Bayonne that left a pedestrian critically injured on Sunday. Bayonne Police Department was alerted to the incident at around 12:20 a.m. The…
Arson case opened after man critically injured in Bayonne fire
BAYONNE, N.J. — A fire that critically injured a 56-year-old man is under investigation by the Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force and the Bayonne Fire Department, authorities announced Monday. The fire…
Second Person Jumps to Death from Bayonne Bridge
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Two tragic incidents occurred at the Bayonne Bridge within less than 24 hours, with one individual confirmed dead and another missing. Early Monday morning, a person died after…
Juvenile Charged in Connection with Bayonne Death Investigation
BAYONNE, N.J. — The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit has arrested a male juvenile following the death of 17-year-old John Dominguez in Bayonne. On Sunday, July 21, 2024, at approximately 2:30…
Six-Year-Old Girl Killed in Bayonne Fire Identified, Investigation Continues
Bayonne, NJ — A tragic fire in Bayonne has claimed the life of a six-year-old girl, prompting an investigation by the Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force and the Bayonne Fire Department.…
Child Reported Dead In Bayonne Apartment Fire
Bayonne, NJ – The Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force and the Bayonne Fire Department are investigating a fire that resulted in the death of one child on Avenue C and 18th…
Bayonne Police Department Welcomes New Officers
Bayonne, NJ – The Bayonne Police Department has officially sworn in a group of new officers. The newly appointed officers include Alan Velasco, Ashleigh Newman, Richard Bukowski, Brian Cotter, Octavio Cordova, Christopher…
Cruise Ship Out of Bayonne Scene of Dramatic At-Sea Coast Guard Rescue
BAYONNE, NJ—A U.S. citizen, aged 57, was airlifted in a dramatic rescue operation by the Coast Guard from the Symphony of the Seas cruise ship. The incident occurred in the Caribbean Sea,…
Crash on New Jersey Turnpike Slows Evening Commute Through Bayonne
BAYONNE, NJ – A traffic incident occurred this afternoon on the New Jersey Turnpike – Hudson County Extension westbound, just west of Interchange 14A near the NJ 440/Bayonne Bridge. The crash involved…
Bayonne Man Faces Multiple Charges Involving Sex Crimes Against Juveniles
Bayonne, NJ – The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has announced the arrest of Anthony Lashley, 38, from Bayonne, on multiple charges related to sex crimes involving four female juvenile victims. The charges…
Bayonne High School Teacher Facing Charges Following School Altercation
BAYONNE, NJ — Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced the arrest of Joseph Mingoia, a 68-year-old teacher at Bayonne High School, following an incident on the school’s premises. The event, which occurred…
Serious Jersey City Crash Claims Life of Bayonne Woman, Two Injured
Jersey City, NJ – A tragic motor vehicle collision early Saturday morning has resulted in the death of a Bayonne woman, according to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez. The Hudson County Regional…
Home Invaders Wake Toms River Family, Flee in Car Stolen Out of Bayonne
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A burglary incident occurred in the early hours of December 23 at a residence on Brower Avenue in Toms River. The homeowners reported waking up to the intrusion…
Bayonne Police Arrest Nine for DWI in December Amid Increased Patrols
BAYONNE, NJ – In a concerted effort to curb drinking and driving, Bayonne Police have arrested nine individuals for DWI this December, with intensified enforcement measures in place. Police Chief Robert Geisler…
Three Arrested in Connection with Bayonne Shooting Incident
BAYONNE, NJ – The Bayonne Police Department has arrested three individuals in relation to a shooting that took place on Friday, October 21, near 19th Street and Avenue C. At approximately 5:39…
Two Arrested in Deadly Shooting in Bayonne
BAYONNE, NJ – The Bayonne Police Department has reported the arrest of two individuals connected to a recent shooting incident. On Monday, at 8:54 PM, officers and detectives were dispatched to East…
Bayonne Man Faces Multiple Charges for Hit-and-Run in Jersey City
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Joseph Emmons, a 33-year-old resident of Bayonne, was arrested on September 20 in relation to a hit-and-run incident that occurred in Jersey City and left a 64-year-old bicyclist…
Bayonne Man Arrested Down the Shore For Groping Teen Swimming
WILDWOOD CREST, NJ – Joseph McCourt, a 32-year-old man from Bayonne, NJ, was arrested on Wednesday, August 30, for criminal sexual contact. At around 2:07 p.m., Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol requested police…
Two Teens Among Three Charged in Bayonne Shooting
BAYONNE, NJ – Jancarlos Rivera, 18, of Bayonne, and two juveniles, ages 17, were arrested following an investigation into a shooting incident that occurred on Saturday, August 20. The Bayonne Police Detective…
Bayonne Man Arrested for Multiple Incidents of Criminal Sexual Contact
BAYONNE, NJ – The Bayonne Police Department Detective Bureau, after an extensive investigation, arrested Bryan Christopher Poinson, 40, from Jersey City, on August 10. Poinson is connected to multiple reported acts of…
Police Trying to Sniff Out Bayonne Dog Nappers
BAYONNE, NJ – The Bayonne Police Department Detective Bureau is seeking the public’s help in locating a stolen Jack Russell Terrier, “Rocco”. On Monday, at around 6:20 p.m., Rocco was taken from…
Early Morning Shooting Involving Bayonne Police Officer Under Investigation
BAYONNE, NJ – A man allegedly shot by a Bayonne police officer sought emergency medical attention this Thursday. As per radio reports, the wounded man made his way from Bayonne to the…
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