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N.J. house destroyed in 2-alarm fire
A house in Middlesex County was destroyed in a fire on Monday night. The blaze engulfed a two-story home on Wilbur Street in South River, officials said. Photos taken on the scene on Monday night showed the structure mostly extinguished, but completely burned. The blaze caused a partial collapse of the home’s second floor, photos showed.
Piscataway Police: Vehicle Crash with Train Closes S. Washington Ave. Railroad Crossing at Stelton Road
PISCATAWAY, NJ -- Piscataway police issued a mid-morning travel alert on Monday advising that a motor vehicle crash involving a train has closed the railroad crossing at S. Washington Avenue and Stelton Road in the township.The incident has also closed the other section of Stelton Road and New Brunswick Ave., said police. Heavy traffic has been reported throughout the area.No word yet on the cause of the collision or if any injuries were reported. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes until further notice. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Dog dies, home destroyed in South River fire
SOUTH RIVER – Authorities are investigating the cause of a two-alarm fire Monday that left a Wilbur Street home uninhabitable. The fire was reported at 3:31 p.m. at 4 Wilbur St., Mayor Peter Guindi said. A mother, father and young child who lived in the rental were not at home when the fire broke out, Guindi said. ...
Ordinance Would Limit Public Smoking in New Brunswick
NEW BRUNSWICK – The city is moving to crush smoking.An ordinance that would ban the public use of cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, snuff, chewing tobacco, dipping tobacco, beedis or any other forms of tobacco including electronic smoking devices and non-FDA dissolvable tobacco products was approved on first reading at the City Council meeting Wednesday, Oct. 16. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe ordinance, which would create a new chapter in the city’s regulations under the health and safety heading, also covers public smoking of cannabis, marijuana and other substances.According to Ordinance O-102410, smoking...
NJ teen’s rapist and murderer convicted, over 20 years later
A 52-year-old Ocean County man has been convicted of the kidnapping, rape and murder of a 17-year-old girl whose body was found in Sayreville more than 20 years ago. Bruce A. Cymanski, of Barnegat, was found guilty by a Middlesex County Jury for the 1999 murder of Nancy Noga, a Sayreville resident.
New Law Toughens Penalties for Home Invasions in NJ
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy signed into law today two pivotal pieces of legislation, S3006/A4299, which introduce stiffer penalties for burglary offenses, specifically targeting home invasions. The signing event, held in Edison, marks a significant move by the administration to fortify legal protections for New Jersey residents.
Police: NJ man dragged in Facebook Marketplace deal gone wrong
HOLMDEL — It’s a common practice to put an item for sale on Facebook Marketplace and hopefully get a bite. A Monmouth County man did just that and got more than he bargained for, according to Holmdel police. Police said that last month on Sept. 16, a resident...
NJ man’s incredible survival after illegal blast disembowels him at party
MANVILLE — It took an instant to turn Walter "Wally" Versfelt's life completely upside down during the Fourth of July weekend when two men set off an illegal explosion in the neighborhood. Thomas Kaiser, 60, of South Plainfield, and his son Erich Kaiser, 28, of South Brunswick, set off...
Motorcyclist Airlifted After Crash: Fanwood PD
A motorcyclist had to be airlifted to a hospital after a crash in Fanwood on the evening of Friday, Oct. 18, authorities said.At 9:18 p.m., officers responded to a crash at Midway Avenue and Tillotson Road after a motorcycle collided with a vehicle, Fanwood police said in a release.The motorcyclist…
Ex-attorney admits massive $1M theft from dozens of NJ clients
A 49-year-old real estate attorney has admitted to stealing more than $1 million from at least 60 clients, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago announced Wednesday. Steven H. Salami, of Hazlet, pleaded guilty in Monmouth County Superior Court to a charge of second-degree financial facilitation of criminal activity. Salami was disbarred...
Experts’ life-saving advice on how to survive an armed robbery
It must have been terrifying for a 35-year-old FedEx driver. Thursday evening in Edison as it was getting dark, he was switching out trailers when three men in masks and dark clothing confronted him with a gun. They held him at gunpoint and forced him to drive to a different location where a box truck was waiting. Then made him unload what he had in his truck and into theirs.
Walgreens to Close 1,200 Stores; Won't Say Where
NEW JERSEY — Walgreens plans to close 1,200 of its nationwide stores, including some in New Jersey, over the next three years.The pharmacy giant did say which ones are on the list in an Oct. 15th news release, leaving customers to wonder and employees to worry.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERWalgreens has 180 locations in New Jersey, including 13 in Middlesex County. The Illinois-based pharmacy giant has roughly 8,500 stores across the United States.“We hear rumors. There’s chatter (among employees),” said a worried Walgreens worker at its Plaza 12 store in Carteret....
Powerball tickets worth $50K sold at 3 N.J. liquor stores
Three Powerball tickets worth $50,000 each were sold at liquor stores in New Jersey for Saturday’s lottery drawing. Each third-prize ticket matched four numbers plus the Powerball. The $50,000 Powerball tickets were sold at:. Super Discount Liquors on Rahway Avenue in Elizabeth, Union County. B2 Liquors on Summer Avenue...
NJ driver charged after Monmouth County hit-and-run killed female jogger
A 64-year-old Matawan woman has been charged following a hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian in Aberdeen. Sonia Gomez was charged with second-degree leaving the scene of a fatal crash, in connection with the death of Aberdeen resident Judith Fox-Hernandez. On Sept. 4, just before 7:30 p.m., Aberdeen police were called...
Police Seeking Witnesses In Deadly Route 36 Pedestrian Crash
Dennis Bannon, of Leonardo, was found lying in the roadway after being struck by a vehicle near Navy Weapons Station Earle around 8:05 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 in Middletown, Deputy Police Chief Paul Bailey said. Bannon had been walking on the roadway prior to the crash, Bailey said. The driver...
Mayor Mapp Recognizes Plainfield City Employee Who Saved Life of Young Child
PLAINFIELD, NJ — To start Tuesday’s Plainfield City Council meeting, Mayor Adrian Mapp took time to thank a city employee for acting fast and helping save the life of a young resident.“I want to take this opportunity to present this proclamation to Ms. [Kellyann] Hines based on the life-saving measures that she took a few weeks ago to save the life of a young child,” said Mr Mapp. “And had she not been there at the right time in the right place, this child might not be alive today.” The proclamation he read onto the record told the story.CLICK...
Rutgers alters schedule and routine to adjust for trip to Southern Cal
The schedule-makers might want to check their watches when the final whistle blows. Rutgers is set to make its first trip Los Angeles, California this week when the Scarlet Knights take on Southern Cal on Friday in a game that will test fans and their bed times. Kickoff, which will...
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