Remembering New Jersey’s Underground Rock Mecca, City Gardens
In the annals of American music and cultural history, City Gardens in Trenton, New Jersey, holds a unique and enduring place. From its humble beginnings as a simple club in the late…
Five Christmas Light Displays in New Jersey for 2021 you shouldn’t miss
It’s almost that time of year. Typically, the day after Thanksgiving is when some New Jerseyans put out their home Christmas lights. Some do it even sooner, but this year, beyond the…
Hazmat team called to investigate possible meth lab at secluded Ocean County Pine Barrens home
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Sunday, November 28th, 2021 at approximately 5:00 PM, the Stafford Township Police Department received a call in reference to suspicious activity occurring on the property of 1236…
Teens charged after dangerous joy ride in Newark
Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara reports that a Newark Police Detective was injured by a 17-year-old male driver in a stolen vehicle yesterday. “I’m grateful that the officer wasn’t seriously…
Middlesex, New Jersey Police Blotter, November
MIDDLESEX, NJ – The following is a list of incidents reported by the Middlesex Township Police Department: November 1, 2021 @ 11:10 PM – Luis A. Cruz-Bonilla, 23, of Plainfield was charged…
Former Chief Lending Officer of New Jersey Bank Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Making False Statements to United States to Secure Federal Guarantees on Loans
TRENTON, N.J. – A Pennsylvania man was sentenced today to 18 months in prison for securing a federal guarantee on certain loans by making false statements to the Small Business Administration (SBA)…
Mega Millions Jackpot Increases to $112 Million
TRENTON, NJ – The Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, November 30, produced 24 players that matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500. Six of those tickets were purchased with the Megaplier…
Woman charged for collecting social security benefits of dead person
TEANECK, NJ – Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of WANDA LYNN SERMON, of Teaneck New Jersey on a charge of theft by deception. The arrest is the result of…
Bergenfield man charged for rape of 13-year-old girl
BERGENFIELD, NJ – Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of VICTOR CHITAY (DOB:1/07/1984; single; roofing contractor) of 21 Hickory Avenue, Bergenfield, New Jersey on sexual assault and child endangerment charges.…
Suspect arrested for November shooting incident in Bound Brook
Bound Brook Borough, N.J. – Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives John W. Fodor and Borough of Bound Brook Chief of Police Vito Bet…
Three charged for putting stickers on signs in Sommerville
SOMERVILLE, N.J. – Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives John W. Fodor and Somerville Chief of Police Dennis Manning announced the arrests of Claudino…
Haskell man arrested for multiple weapons charges
Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes, Passaic County Sheriff Richard H. Berdnik, and Wanaque Police Chief Robert Kronyak announce that based upon an investigation by the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office, the Passaic…
Passaic police seeking public’s assistance locating fugitive who shot woman and child
Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Passaic Police Chief Luis A. Guzman are requesting the public’s assistance in locating the individual charged regarding the November 21, 2021, shooting investigation in the…
Hanover police arrest two in hotel meth bust
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Christoph K. Kimker, and Hanover Police Chief Michael Loock announce the arrest of Barbara Maronpot, 67, and Christopher Gallaway, 48,…
Driver who struck and critically injured 15-year-old girl facing more charges after fleeing
JERSEY CITY, NJ – On Monday, November 29, 2021, at approximately 12:30 p.m., members of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Regional Collision Investigation Unit arrested Boris Marroquin Solorzano, age 30, of Jersey…
Shore man, Brian Lee Avis indicted for rape of two young children
MAYS LANDING– An Atlantic County Grand Jury returned an 8-count indictment on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, against 59 year-old Brian Lee Avis for the sexual assaults of a 10-year-old Brigantine girl in…
Atlantic City cop, k-9 struck by fleeing perp
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – On November 30, 2021, an Atlantic City Police officer and his K9 partner were struck by a driver fleeing a motor vehicle stop in a stolen car. At…
Manchester vacant structure fire was arson, prosecutor says
MANCHESTER, NJ – Officials are declaring a fire that occurred in Manchester Township last Tuesday was arson related. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office issued the following statement: Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D.…
Middlesex County Woman Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for $1.7 Million Bank Fraud Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. – A Middlesex County, New Jersey, woman was sentenced today to 72 months in prison for orchestrating a $1.7 million bank fraud scheme that involved writing fraudulent business checks, Acting…
New Jersey Woman Pays Fine for Interfering with Safe Operation of a Vessel
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New Jersey Man Charged With Distribution Of Controlled Substances Resulting In Death
SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on November 9, 2021, Daniel D. Wheeler, a/k/a “Danny Manhattan,” age 32, of Jersey City, New Jersey,…