CRIME & SAFETY
Neighbors evacuated after fatal home explosion in New Jersey
SOUTH RIVER, N.J. (PIX11) — A fatal explosion late Thursday evening left a wake of debris at what was once a tidy suburban lot. South River resident Richard Livingston stood on what used to be a stately single-family home at the end of a cul-de-sac on Continental Court. “That looks like a bombing,” said Livingston. […]
New Jersey State Trooper Dead During Training
A New Jersey state trooper has died during training, Sunday. Marcellus E. Bethea was with Troop D Morristown. Trooper Bethea served with the state police for more than eight years. Authorities have not yet released his cause of death. New Jersey State Police are expected to release viewing and funeral arrangements in the near future.
About 25 police converge on Paterson auto shop, and handcuff at least 5 in night raid
PATERSON — Wearing green fatigues and ballistic helmets, about 15 members of the State Police Emergency Response Team converged on a 5th Ward auto repair shop Wednesday evening. At least 10 other law enforcement officers participated in the operation during which at least five people were put in handcuffs,...
Killer nurse sentenced to hundreds of years behind bars for deaths of 17 patients
A Pennsylvania nurse who administered lethal or potentially lethal doses of insulin to numerous patients pleaded guilty to three counts of murder and other charges Thursday and was sentenced to life in prison. Heather Pressdee, 41, was given three consecutive life sentences and another consecutive term of 380-760 years behind bars during a hearing in Butler, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) north of Pittsburgh. She played a role in the deaths of at least 17 patients who lived in five health facilities in four counties between 2020 and 2023, prosecutors said. The 22 overall victims ranged in age from 43 to 104....
Swimmer from Belleville dies after being pulled from ocean in Spring Lake
SPRING LAKE - A 23-year-old swimmer was pronounced dead after being pulled from the ocean Saturday afternoon, according to authorities. At approximately 2:05 p.m., Spring Lake Police responded to the St. Clair Avenue beachfront for a report of a swimmer in distress that was drowning, police said. Spring Lake Heights, Belmar and Sea Girt Police responded, as well as Spring Lake First Aid Squad, Spring Lake Fire Department and the SMART Team of off-duty lifeguards.
2 firefighters injured, family pet killed in N.J. house fire
Two firefighters were hurt and a family’s pet was killed when a house caught fire Saturday night in Passaic County, authorities said. Flames were reported coming from a home on Lenox Road in Wayne about 10 p.m. and firefighters entered with a hose through the front door. If you...
Eight cars damaged in crash involving alleged drunken driver in North Jersey
A crash allegedly involving a drunken driver that involved eight vehicles in Elmwood Park on Friday evening left one driver trapped and a trail of damage on roads and sidewalks at the intersection of Mola Boulevard and Godwin Avenue. The crash caused severe damage to vehicles, with car parts strewn on the road...
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