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Hanover man sentenced to prison after online exploitation of 9-year-old child

Hanover man sentenced to prison after online exploitation of 9-year-old child

Hanover township man receives prison sentence for online child interaction

MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Hanover Township resident Brian J. Cariddi, 40, has been sentenced in connection with engaging in inappropriate online communications with a child from North Carolina. Cariddi pled guilty to a charge of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a second-degree offense.

Judge Claudia Jones, on Tuesday, sentenced Cariddi to three years in New Jersey State Prison, with a condition that he serves 18 months without parole eligibility. Cariddi will face Parole Supervision for Life upon his release and is required to comply with Megan’s Law. As part of his sentencing, he is prohibited from having any contact with the victim.

The case involved Cariddi conducting explicit online conversations with a 9-year-old child between December 11, 2022, and January 10, 2023. During these interactions, Cariddi exposed himself and solicited explicit images from the victim. These actions led to his arrest on March 8, 2024, resulting from an investigation by local authorities.

The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, in collaboration with the Hanover Township Police Department, investigated the case. Prosecutor Robert Carroll acknowledged the contributions of the Internet

Man arrested after laundry hamper assault in Wilkes-Barre domestic dispute

Man arrested after laundry hamper assault in wilkes-barre domestic dispute

Assault incident on Hutson Street leads to arrest

WILKES-BARRE, PA — On April 30, 2025, at 5:41 p.m., police were dispatched to a residence on Hutson Street following reports of a domestic dispute. Officers arrived to find a Wilkes-Barre resident, a 30-year-old woman, who reported being assaulted by a man during an argument about money.

The woman, who described the assailant as 32-year-old Jeffrey Edouard, claimed that during the altercation, Edouard struck her multiple times with a closed fist. Additionally, he reportedly hit her repeatedly with a laundry hamper.

The victim was taken to a local hospital for medical treatment due to the injuries sustained during the assault. Police took Edouard into custody at the scene.

After being detained, Edouard was transported to City Headquarters for processing and arraignment. The nature of the charges against him was related to the domestic altercation.

The attack on Hutson Street resulted in a hospital trip for the victim and an arrest for Edouard.

Broomstick bandits rob man in Wilkes-Barre bathroom

Police lights during police investigation.

Robbery on South Main Street: Suspects Flee with Cash

WILKES-BARRE, PA—A robbery occurred on May 1 on South Main Street, prompting officers from the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department to take action. At approximately 3:25 a.m., authorities arrived at the location following a report of the crime.

The incident involved two suspects, an unidentified Black male and a Black female, and a 55-year-old white male victim from Wilkes-Barre. The victim claimed that while he was using a restroom in a business, the suspects followed him inside. They then demanded money with one suspect threatening the victim with a broomstick.

The victim complied by handing over $70 in cash. Afterwards, both suspects reportedly left the scene in a white Kia sedan, evading immediate capture by the authorities.

The Wilkes-Barre City Police have stated that investigations into the incident are currently ongoing. No further information about the suspects’ identities has been released.

According to the police report, “the victim stated that he handed over seventy dollars in cash before both suspects fled.”

This harrowing robbery on South Main Street remains under police investigation as authorities seek to apprehend the suspects involved.

North Bergen police arrest man in alleged teen kidnapping

North bergen police arrest man in alleged teen kidnapping

North Bergen police arrest man in alleged teen kidnapping

NORTH BERGEN, NJ — A 35-year-old North Bergen man has been arrested in connection with the alleged kidnapping of a 17-year-old girl on Wednesday. According to North Bergen Police Chief Robert J. Farley, Jr., the incident occurred around 3:15 p.m. near 79th Street and Bergenline Avenue.

The suspect, identified as Roberto Canavalan, faces charges of kidnapping and endangering the welfare of a child. Authorities reported that Canavalan was detained at the scene and subsequently taken to the Hudson County Correctional Facility to await his court appearance.

Witnesses informed police they saw Canavalan running toward the victim, grabbing her, and dragging her several feet away from Bergenline Avenue in an apparent abduction attempt. The victim struggled for approximately two minutes before bystanders assisted her.

Three nurses from a nearby doctor’s office and a male passerby heard the girl’s cries for help. Working together, they intervened, successfully freeing her from Canavalan’s grasp.

“Responding officers located a female victim, a 17-year-old North Bergen resident, along with several witnesses,” stated the police report. Additional officers identified and arrested Canavalan on