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Passaic County Sheriff's Office layoffs expected in July. Here's what we know
Layoffs are coming to the Passaic County Sheriff's Office in July, but how many is still unknown, county officials said. Initial information released early in January had the department laying off 29 correctional officers. The newest numbers released this week show that 19 correctional officers may face layoffs, said Passaic County public information officer Keith Furlong.
Bud Bus Owner Bill Schlette Arrested
Bud Bus Inc. Founder William Schlette, of West Nyack, was charged with deceptive business practices, money laundering, and drug offenses, according to Warren County Prosecutor Anthony Picone. Two search warrants on Schlette's Bud Bus Inc, a van parked at 1077 State Highway 94 in Frelinghuysen Township, on March 7, culminated...
Families of victims in fatal N.J. school bus crash settle lawsuits for $20.5M
A trucking company involved in a 2018 Paramus school bus crash in Morris County that left two people dead has settled a lawsuit for $650,000, bringing total settlement amounts in the case to more than $20 million, an attorney said Wednesday. Bruce Nagel, who represented the families of one child...
Activists in Paterson urge US attorney to intervene in Jameek Lowery case
PATERSON — Social justice activists on Tuesday called for federal authorities to conduct their own investigation into the January 2019 police custody death of 27-year-old Jameek Lowery. The activists are citing news stories about an autopsy performed for the Lowery family’s lawsuit against the Paterson Police Department that reportedly contradicts the findings of...
North Jersey student wins NASA's national high school writing competition
RIDGEWOOD — Ridgewood High School senior Thomas Liu is the national high school division winner of its Power to Explore Challenge, NASA announced. The national writing competition, now in its third year, was designed to teach students about the power of radioisotope power systems for space exploration. The nuclear batteries have allowed spacecrafts to more easily investigate the harshest, darkest environments in the solar system.
Funeral arrangements scheduled for Passaic Police Officer Brian Lora
PASSAIC — Funeral arrangements have been scheduled for Brian Lora, the 29-year-old three-year city police officer who died suddenly on Monday. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. at Funeraria Alvarez, 66 Passaic Ave., Passaic. Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony's Church,...
Owner of Middle Eastern restaurant buys iconic Libby's Lunch site in Paterson
PATERSON — The owner of a Clifton restaurant where the menu features Middle Eastern smoked meats emerged as the high bidder on Tuesday to buy the iconic Libby’s Lunch hot dogs property at Paterson’s Great Falls, officials said. In an online auction, Sal Washah outbid several other restaurant businesses by making a commitment...
Fairfield Police Arrest Paterson Resident on Shoplifting Charges
FAIRFIELD, NJ -- Fairfield police arrested a Paterson man on shoplifting charges on Monday. Police apprehended Gary Davis, 67. Officers were dispatched to the Target store at 2:31 p.m. Monday on a report of a shoplifter in custody. Officers Ryan Cleary and John Seragusa arrived at the store and located Davis being detained by security.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Davis allegedly arrived at the store, placed miscellaneous items in a shopping cart, and attempted to exit the store without paying. He was stopped prior to exiting by security and detained until police arrival. The total value shoplifted was $525.34. Davis was released pending a court appearance on June 25 at the Essex County Courthouse. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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