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Matawan man gets 25 years for patricide, another five for hiding the body in the basement
FREEHOLD - When Kenneth H. Knapp Jr. got physical during an argument with his father in their home in Matawan in 2022, the former collegiate wrestler slammed the elder Knapp through the bathroom door, causing him to strike his head on the floor. As Kenneth H. Knapp Sr. lay bleeding and dying on...
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...
Manuel Rivera Dies
Manuel Rivera had been charged with arson and murder for killing his 9-year-old son, Christian, near Sayreville High School on March 28. Rivera died on Wednesday, April 17 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office. He had suffered from self-inflicted stab wounds and burns and remained in critical condition until his death, the prosecutor said.
Two Piscataway Residents Arrested for Theft of Jewelry From Bridgewater Assisted Living Facility
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Two Piscataway residents have been arrested on theft charges after Bridgewater police investigated items of jewelry that were sold for cash but had been reported stolen from a senior living facility in Bridgewater. Ana Rios, 40, was charged with third degree theft and third degree conspiracy to commit theft. Her husband, Ezequiel Rios, 43, was charged with third degree receiving stolen property and third degree conspiracy to commit theft.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER According to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, in January 2024, detectives assigned to the Somerset County...
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
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. ...
N.J. school district closed for day, town hall closed for morning following bomb threat
UPDATE: Marlboro police released more details about the emailed threat, and said it has been deemed low credibility. Marlboro schools are closed Thursday after receiving a bomb threat while township hall is also closed this morning, officials said. The closure affects the seven kindergarten through 8th grade schools and an...
Private prison company eyes Newark site for new ICE jail
Delaney Hall, located in Newark next to Essex County's jail, was used to house immigrant detainees between 2011 and 2017. The post Private prison company eyes Newark site for new ICE jail appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Westfield Police: Officers Injured in Crash with Stolen Vehicle Thursday
WESTFIELD, NJ — Three Westfield police officers were injured Thursday evening in a crash involving a stolen vehicle they were chasing, according to police. It happened around 5:10 p.m., Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “We were alerted by an LPR (license plate recognition) camera to the presence of a vehicle displaying a stolen license plate entering Westfield via Central Avenue,” Battiloro said. “A patrol officer located the vehicle in question and attempted to stop it, but the driver refused to stop, and a pursuit ensued.” MORE: Fighting Vehicle Theft: Westfield PD...
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