CRIME & SAFETY
Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial courthouse
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — A man set himself on fire on Friday outside the Lower Manhattan courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial, PIX11 News confirmed. The man walked into the park around 1:30 p.m., opened a bookbag, and threw pamphlets containing conspiracy theories into the air, according to NYPD Chief of Department […]
N.J. doctor accused of groping 6 patients during exams gets license revoked
A New Jersey cardiologist accused by six women of groping and fondling them during medical exams has had his medical license revoked by the state Board of Medical Examiners in a case that took nearly a decade to resolve, officials said Friday. John Strobeck entered a consent order with the...
Police Identify Woman Who Opened Fire on Officers in Montclair
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Police officials have released additional information regarding the Montclair Police shooting that occurred on Monday. According to Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating a police-involved shooting in Montclair, NJ on April 15.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The suspect, who has been identified as Maryann Swain, age 39, of Montclair has been charged with Aggravated Assault, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose. According to authorities, Montclair Police received a call at approximately 1:09...
Two Greenville Gang Members Indicted by Feds for Murder and Drug Dealing
Two members of a Jersey City gang based in Greenville have been indicted in connection with with a conspiracy that included a murder, a shooting, and narcotics distribution. According to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger, Kenneth Harrigan, aka “Kenny,” aka “Kenny OGM,” 27, and Darion Canary, aka “Goon,” 31, both of Jersey City, and at least one other gang member, traveled to the territory of a rival gang in Jersey City on July 20, 2019 and shot three victims, killing one of them.
Already charged with fraud, Bergen County real estate influencer faces new lawsuit
A Bergen real estate influencer accused of fraud and charged in a Ponzi scheme is facing another lawsuit. Cesar Pina, his wife, Jennifer, and their companies, and Raashaun Casey, a popular DJ known as DJ Envy, have been embroiled in about two dozen lawsuits since last spring. They are accused of defrauding people...
NJ bank employee admits to stealing more than $100K from dead customer
NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) – A former bank employee in New Jersey admitted to stealing more than $100,000 in federal retirement benefits from a dead customer’s account, U.S. Attorney Phillip R. Sellinger said Thursday. Jorge Nova, a 35-year-old bank employee from Passaic, N.J., pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud, court documents show. The deceased […]
SEEN HER? Concerns Grow Following Unconfirmed Call That Missing Englewood Woman Was Dead
𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚: A caller's claim that a missing single mom had died hasn't been confirmed, said authorities in Englewood who've stepped up their search for her.Concerns initially were raised when Cynthia Anderson, 33, who'd recently been homeless, stopped communicating with friends, police said.They becam…
Police: Victim in Peru homicide stabbed by boyfriend
PERU, N.Y. (WCAX) - New York authorities on Friday confirmed that the victim in a Peru homicide this week died of stab wounds after she was allegedly stabbed by her boyfriend. Kevin Kosza, 27, was charged Thursday with the murder of Krysten Remy, 23. They say the two were involved in a fight at their home on Jenkins Street sometime Wednesday and that Kosza stabbed Remy. They say the crime was committed in the presence of the couple’s child.
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