East Windsor
CRIME & SAFETY
Trenton man wanted to kill white people in a mass shooting at Robbinsville gym and Aldi, authorities allege
A Mercer County man was arrested May 10 for sending an internet post containing threats to kill white people, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced on May 14. Joshua Cobb, 23, of Trenton was charged by complaint with one count of transmitting a threat in interstate and foreign commerce. Cobb, a former U.S. Marine, mentioned the Jersey Strong Gym in Robbinsville and Aldi as potential sites for a mass shooting, authorities said.
Video shows school bus in flames in New Jersey
SAYREVILLE, N.J. -- Video shows a school bus in flames in a New Jersey neighborhood, and witnesses say the bus driver's quick action got everyone off the bus safely.It happened in Sayreville around 4 p.m. Tuesday.Sayreville school bus catches fireSayreville school officials say the bus was on its regular route carrying students from Arleth Elementary. They also say the bus was new and an investigation is underway into the cause of the fire. Parent Jorge Vazquez says when his son's school bus first pulled up in front of their house on Louis Street, he saw smoke coming from the...
Police: New Jersey man tried to con woman out of $40,000
New Jersey man accused of trying to scam senior citizen. A New Jersey man is facing charges for allegedly trying to scam a Colonie resident out of $40,000. Dhruv P. Patel, 33, of Franklin Park, is accused of posing as a member of the Federal Trade Commission in a phone call. Patel told the resident that his name was “Patrick” and he claimed that she was a victim of identity theft and should remove all funds from her bank accounts and turn them over to him for safekeeping, Colonie Police said.
Bank manager admits stealing $209K from N.J. customer
A former bank manager of a New York-based branch admitted Thursday that he stole nearly $209,000 from a New Jersey customer by stealing his identity, federal prosecutors said. James Gomes, 43, of New York, pleaded guilty in Newark federal court to one count of wire fraud affecting a financial institution, the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of New Jersey said in a release.
Kristen Drayton Killed In Crash
Kristen Drayton was identified as the driver of the southbound vehicle that had slammed into a tree on Route 27 near Reler Lane just after 8:05 a.m. on Thursday, May 9 in Franklin Township, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald said. Drayton was pronounced dead at 9:30 a.m., authorities said. A...
Shooting suspect sentenced after New York drug bust
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — A New Jersey man wanted for an ongoing shooting investigation was sentenced in Plattsburgh this week. Darnell Hughee faces ten years behind bars for charges related to drugs and gun possession. Hughee was arrested during a traffic stop in Plattsburgh last August. Police pulled him over...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.