NEWARK, NJ—The Newark Public Safety Department is seeking assistance in locating 40-year-old Kiki Clark for questioning about an aggravated assault shooting that occurred on Monday, May 13.
The incident took place at approximately 3:55 a.m., where a victim was shot in the leg at an unspecified location. The victim was subsequently transported to University Hospital.
Clark is described as a white female, 5 feet 6 inches tall, with brown hair and hazel eyes.
Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé has urged anyone with information about Clark’s whereabouts to contact the Newark Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477).
All tips received can be anonymous and may qualify for a reward. Information can also be submitted via the Police Division’s website.
- Nearly 20 people rescued as floodwaters overwhelm Paterson after heavy rain
Officials warn the Passaic River is still rising, with flooded roads and dangerous conditions expected to continue through the day.
PATERSON, NJ — Nearly 20 people were rescued after rapidly rising floodwaters swept through parts of Paterson following heavy rainfall, as officials warn the Passaic River remains at dangerous levels.
The Paterson Police Department said the river remained high Wednesday following Tuesday’s storms, with flooding continuing in low-lying areas.
Officials said river levels are expected to crest later Wednesday before gradually receding, but flooded roadways and fast-moving water continue to pose a serious risk.
During Tuesday’s flooding, Paterson firefighters rescued approximately 20 people who became trapped by rapidly rising floodwaters.
Police are urging residents to avoid flooded areas and follow safety precautions, including turning around rather than driving through flooded roads, never bypassing barricades and staying away from flooded riverbanks and moving water.
Officials also warned residents to keep children and pets away from floodwaters.
Key Points
- Paterson firefighters rescued approximately 20 people during Tuesday’s flooding.
- The Passaic River remains high, with flooding continuing in low-lying areas.
- Officials urge motorists and pedestrians to avoid flooded roads and fast-moving water.
- Lucky 7-Eleven stop turns into $160K Jersey Cash 5 jackpot
The winning Jersey Cash 5 ticket was sold at a Teaneck convenience store.
TEANECK, NJ — One New Jersey Lottery player won the $160,000 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot after purchasing the winning ticket at a 7-Eleven in Bergen County.
The winning ticket matched all five numbers drawn Tuesday: 02, 16, 29, 32 and 42. The Bullseye number was 02, and the XTRA number was 03.
The jackpot-winning ticket was sold at 7-Eleven #32136, located at 1247 Teaneck Road in Teaneck.
The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus for selling the jackpot-winning ticket.
In addition to the jackpot winner, 12 players matched four of the five numbers plus the Bullseye to win $500 each. One of those players doubled the prize to $1,000 by purchasing the XTRA option.
The Jersey Cash 5 jackpot reset to $150,000 for Wednesday’s drawing.
Key Points
- A Jersey Cash 5 jackpot-winning ticket was sold at a 7-Eleven in Teaneck.
- The jackpot for Tuesday’s drawing was $160,000.
- The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
- Electrical Fire, Blown Transformer Ignite Multiple Vehicles in Hackensack
Hackensack, NJ – An electrical fire fueled by a blown transformer and downed power lines damaged multiple vehicles early Wednesday morning near the intersection of Prospect Avenue and Berry Street, according to the City of Hackensack Fire Department.
Firefighters were dispatched to the scene around 6 a.m., where they encountered energized power lines and several vehicles engulfed in flames. The hazardous conditions forced crews to wait for Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G) to disconnect power before they could fully extinguish the fire.
Fire department urged public to avoid area
In an update posted on social media, the Hackensack Fire Department advised motorists and residents to stay clear of the area while emergency crews worked.
“HFD Update: Avoid the area of Prospect Ave and Berry St. Active fire due to downed power lines and blown transformer. Companies are awaiting PSEG to cut the power,” the department said.
Video released by the Hackensack Fire Department showed flames shooting from electrical equipment while multiple parked vehicles burned nearby. Thick smoke rose over the scene as firefighters maintained a safe distance until the electrical hazard could be eliminated.
Investigation into cause continues
Officials have not reported any injuries, and the extent of the damage to the vehicles has not been released.
Authorities have not said what caused the transformer and utility pole to fail. The incident remains under investigation, and utility crews worked to restore service and secure the area Wednesday morning.
Electrical fires involving energized power lines present significant dangers for both emergency responders and the public. Fire officials routinely advise people to stay away from downed power lines and assume they are live until utility crews confirm they have been de-energized.
- Gov. Mikie Sherrill Says State Will Not Cooperate in DOJ Illegal Voter Investigation
Trenton, NJ – Gov. Mikie Sherrill said Tuesday that New Jersey will not provide the personal information of thousands of residents to the U.S. Department of Justice, arguing the request lacks legal authority and would violate federal and state privacy laws.
Some legal experts and pundits have described Sherrill’s letter as obstruction of justice.
In a letter dated Tuesday to Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, Sherrill responded to a federal request for information following the state’s disclosure of a voter registration error involving the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.
Dear Assistant Attorney General Dhillon:
I write in response to your letter dated July 21, 2026. Earlier that day, I announced that a serious system error at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, between June 2023 and June 2024, led to an improper voter registration of thousands of individuals through no fault of their own. New Jersey’s Division of Elections is working tirelessly in coordination with county election officials to rectify this error.
With no legal basis, you requested that I provide extensive personal information about thousands of New Jersey residents. Providing this information in response to your request is limited by federal laws, including the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552a(a), (e), and the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2721–2725. There are also further privacy restrictions under state law. See, e.g., N.J. Stat. Ann. §§ 39:2-3.3, 39:2-3.4, 47:1A-1, 47:1A-1.1, 47:1A-5.3, 47:1B-3. Here and always, I remain committed to protecting New Jerseyans’ personally identifying information.
We have responded to your filing in the litigation in United States v. Caldwell, No. 3:26-cv-2025 (D.N.J.).
We will continue to ensure that New Jersey’s elections remain free, fair, and secure.
Earlier this month, the governor announced that “a serious system error at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, between June 2023 and June 2024, led to an improper voter registration of thousands of individuals through no fault of their own.”
She wrote that the New Jersey Division of Elections is working with county election officials “to rectify this error.”
Sherrill said she will defend those illegal migrants from the Department of Justice.
Governor says request lacks legal basis
Sherrill said the Justice Department requested “extensive personal information about thousands of New Jersey residents,” but argued the request was unsupported by law.
Those residents requested have all been verified as illegal aliens who were noted as being illegally registered to vote. 400 actually voted, according to Sherrill.
“With no legal basis, you requested that I provide extensive personal information about thousands of New Jersey residents,” Sherrill wrote.
She added that releasing the information “is limited by federal laws, including the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552a(a), (e), and the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2721–2725.” The governor also cited several New Jersey statutes that she said further restrict disclosure of personally identifiable information.
In a statement posted on social media, Sherrill said, “Today, I informed @AAGDhillon that New Jersey will not provide the personal information of thousands of New Jersey residents. The request had no legal basis, and I will always protect New Jerseyans’ personally identifiable information.”
Litigation remains pending
The governor’s letter also notes that New Jersey has already responded to a filing in the federal case United States v. Caldwell, pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
“We have responded to your filing in the litigation in United States v. Caldwell,” the letter states.
Sherrill concluded by reaffirming the state’s commitment to election integrity, writing, “We will continue to ensure that New Jersey’s elections remain free, fair, and secure.”
The Justice Department had not publicly responded to the governor’s letter as of Tuesday afternoon.
- NJ Transit Quietly Scales Back Ambitious $22 Million Bus Lane After World Cup
Newark, NJ – A new NJ TRANSIT after-action report on transportation operations during the FIFA World Cup does not cancel the long-discussed Meadowlands Transitway. Instead, the report concludes that future events at NJNY Stadium can be effectively managed using existing transportation infrastructure without the extraordinary level of service deployed during the international tournament.
The report, released July 21, reviews transportation operations for all eight FIFA World Cup matches hosted at the stadium and describes the effort as the largest event transportation operation in New Jersey history. According to NJ TRANSIT, more than 370,000 event-related passengers were transported during the 39-day tournament.
Report says existing system can meet future demand
Rather than recommending new permanent transit infrastructure, NJ TRANSIT concluded that future stadium events should not require transportation commitments exceeding 20,000 passengers within a two-hour operating window.
“Based on the collected performance metrics, NJ TRANSIT believes future events at the stadium should not require transportation commitments exceeding 20,000 passengers within a two-hour operating window,” the report states.
The agency also concluded that the Meadowlands will remain primarily automobile-oriented.
“The stadium’s suburban location and an anchored regional suburban mall with a combined 28,000 parking spaces, will continue to generate substantial private vehicle demand and associated parking requirements,” the report says. “As such, the area is not expected to evolve into a truly transit-oriented environment, and automobile access will remain a primary mode of travel.”
No indication the Transitway project has been canceled
The after-action report does not state that the Meadowlands Transitway has been canceled. It also does not announce any decision by Governor Mikie Sherrill’s administration, NJ TRANSIT’s Board of Directors, or the New Jersey Department of Transportation to terminate the project.
Instead, the report focuses on operational lessons learned during the World Cup and recommends that future stadium transportation rely on existing rail infrastructure, with dedicated bus operations used only when needed.
“Accordingly, NJ TRANSIT can continue supporting future stadium events through existing infrastructure,” the report states. It adds that “dedicated bus operations should be reserved for rail contingencies and deployed at NJ TRANSIT’s discretion as needed.”
World Cup transportation deemed a success
NJ TRANSIT credited the success of the tournament to coordination with the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, New Jersey Department of Transportation, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Amtrak, New Jersey State Police, and numerous local, state, and federal agencies.
The agency said it successfully transported all ticketed passengers despite severe weather, extreme heat, and several rail infrastructure disruptions during the tournament.
While the report recommends scaling back future event operations based on demonstrated demand, it stops short of eliminating any planned transportation projects. Any decision to formally cancel or modify the Meadowlands Transitway would require a separate announcement by state officials.
