CRIME & SAFETY
Driver killed, another hurt in 6-vehicle crash on Garden State Parkway, cops say
A 41-year-old driver was killed early Wednesday on the Garden State Parkway when his SUV was rear-ended while stopped in traffic, triggering a chain reaction crash involving six vehicles, officials said. The driver who caused the crash was traveling north near milepost 145.1 in Irvington at 12:45 a.m. when the...
Body found on NJ Transit train tracks
Service on the NJ Transit was suspended after officials confirm that a body was found Monday morning on the train tracks. The body was located near Radburn Station on the Bergen County line, News 12 reported. Firefighters were called to wash down the tracks as New Jersey Transit Police, together...
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...
Woman Struck, Killed Walking on the Parkway in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — A pickup truck struck and killed a Pennsylvania woman as she walked along the Garden State Parkway here in the early morning hours of Sunday, the New Jersey State Police said. Pronounced dead at the accident scene was 34-year-old Liliya Rosenblum of Newville, Pa., authorities said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The initial investigation indicates Rosenblum was struck at 4:48 a.m. on April 14th walking along the Parkway’s southbound left lane near milepost 130.2 in Woodbridge, the State Police said on Monday. The pickup truck driver, whose identity was not released, dialed 911 for help, remained at the scene and cooperated with investigating troopers. The driver has not been charged in connection with the collision. The accident remains under investigation, the State Police said. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Five Men Connected to Marion Gardens Gang Face ‘Significant’ Jail Time Following Pleas
Five members and associates of a Jersey City gang located in the Marion Gardens Housing Complex are facing “significant” jail time following their guilty pleas this week. According to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger, the five pleaded guilty to racketeering, violent crimes in aid of racketeering, drug trafficking, and firearms offenses.
Defendant apologizes during sentencing in Bergen County homicide case
HACKENSACK — Dylan Rodriguez apologized Friday for his actions that led to the death of a Fairview man in 2019, as well as to the court and prosecutors for lying while on the stand. Rodriguez was sentenced Friday to 13 years for aggravated manslaughter and an additional five years...
Cranford Business Owner Received Anonymous Threatening Letter
CRANFORD, NJ - Amanda Citron is the owner of Sweet n’ Fancy Emporium in Cranford, a popular Cranford business. This morning, she received an anonymous threatening letter by mail. The letter read:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “Sweet and fancy As a concerned citizen that was about to shop at your site...I noticed the rainbow flag hanging in your window. I have notified all of my girlfriends who in turn have decided to boycott your store. It is not that we despise the flag…it is just we do not want to be associated with crazy left wingers who hate America. We have decided to take our business elsewhere and have blasted your organization all over social media Sincerely, Citizens of Cranford”DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. In a statement on her social media page, Citron remarks that she is, “saddened to receive a hateful note in the mail today,” and added, “My doors are open to anyone who wants me to bake for them always.” For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Crash shut down Route 23 south in Pequannock
Route 23 south was shut down Tuesday night by an accident investigation in Pequannock. The crash just before 8 p.m. closed all the southbound lanes and the left northbound lane north of Alexander Avenue, according to the NJ Department of Transportation. ...
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