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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.
New Jersey father accused of killing son dies from injuries in hospital
SAYREVILLE, N.J. -- A New Jersey father accused of killing his son back on March 28 has died from injuries he suffered that same day, officials said.The Middlesex County prosecutor's office says 43-year-old Manuel Rivera, of Sayreville, was pronounced dead Wednesday.Rivera had been charged with murder, aggravated arson, endangering the welfare of a child and desecration of human remains in connection to the death of his 9-year-old son.Police officers were sent to Sayreville High School for a report of a fire around 10:45 p.m. on March 28.Shortly after that 911 call came in, officials say another call came in reporting...
6-Car Crash Kills 41-Year-Old On Garden State Parkway In Irvington: State Police
Tarron Francis was heading north in a Nissan SUV when he was struck by a Dodge passenger vehicle around 12:45 a.m. in Irvington, said Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police. The impact caused a chain reaction crash involving four other vehicles, two Toyota SUVs, a GMC...
East Brunswick Police Officers Aided by First Responders
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - On May 17, 2023, Sergeant John Bird and Sergeant James Angermeier were operating East Brunswick Police Motorcycle Units when a vehicle obstructed their path, resulting in a crash. Sergeant Bird and Sergeant Angermeier sustained injuries and were rushed to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Yesterday, Sergeant Bird and Sergeant Angermeier had the opportunity to meet with the RWJUH Medics, who responded and rendered emergency aid on the day of the crash, and to thank them personally. The East Brunswick Police Department would like to thank the RWJUH staff for the service they provide to our community on a daily basis. "A special thanks to Spotswood EMS and Milltown EMS for proving BLS support on the day of the crash!," says a statement from the EBPD. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
1 person taken to hospital from crash on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A person was taken to the hospital from a crash in Mariners Harbor during the Thursday morning rush hour. The driver possibly suffered a medical issue leading to the crash, according to a source with knowledge of the investigation. The collision was reported at 6:17...
N.J. couple stole $45K worth of jewelry from senior living center, police say
Two people have been arrested and charged with theft that targeted a senior living facility in Bridgewater Township, the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office said Thursday. The husband and wife stole jewelry with an estimated total street value of $45,000, authorities said. Authorities opened an investigation into the thefts after...
Three Police Officers Injured In Motor Vehicle Pursuit
WESTFIELD — Three police officers have been injured as the result of a motor vehicle pursuit involving a stolen car that was attempting to travel out of Westfield and into Garwood. According to information provided by Chief Christopher Battiloro of the Westfield Police Department, the station was alerted to...
NYPD: Worker shoved to floor in robbery at liquor store on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A worker was shoved to the ground during a liquor store robbery in Mariners Harbor on Wednesday night, according to police. The incident occurred around 9:15 p.m. at the store at 2220 Forest Avenue between Amity Place and South Avenue, according to a spokesman for the NYPD.
Union County lottery player wins $61,321, playing the $5 $250 Cash Stash
A lottery player in Union County purchased a ticket for the $5 $250 Cash Stash, winning $61,321, 50% of the progressive jackpot, on Thursday, April 18. The winning ticket was sold at Leland Liquors & Deli, 296 Leland Ave., in Plainfield. ...
Rahway home damaged in two-alarm fire on Pierce Street
RAHWAY – The cause of a fire that damaged a vacant 2-story home on Pierce Street is under investigation. Around 11 p.m. on April 16, city police and firefighters responded to a fire at a wooden house. Upon arrival, responders reported fire at the rear inside and outside the home, Rahway chief communications officer Rachel Smith said.
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