Morris Plains
LATEST NEWS
Dozens at Kings grocery in Chatham could be out of work after store announces closure
As many as 61 employees at the Kings Food Markets store in Chatham could lose their jobs Sept. 1 when the location closes, public filings with the state Labor Department show. The layoffs are not guaranteed, said Dana Ward, a spokesperson for Albertsons Companies, which owns Kings. ...
Keyport father of two, whose business revived old skateboards, dies in motorcycle crash
A 37-year-old Keyport man was killed early Saturday when the Harley Davidson motorcycle he was riding crashed into a truck crossing a ramp on the New Jersey Turnpike in Newark from an access road, the New Jersey State Police said. State police were called to the scene of the crash...
Woman Missing In Newark: Police (Photo)
Felisima Alvarez was last seen at noon heading northbound on North 7th Street toward 6th Avenue, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. Alvarez has been diagnosed with diabetes and memory loss, Fragé said. She speaks only Spanish, Fragé said. She is 5'3" and weighs 130...
Two Injured In Four-Car Crash: Newark PD
At 10:59 a.m., police responded to a four-car crash at Lyons Avenue and Leslie Street, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said.. Two people were transported to a nearby hospital for complaints of pain, Fragé said. One of the vehicles in the crash was parked and pushed against...
Shots Fired Into Vehicle In Montclair: Police
At 6:46 p.m., officers responded to New Street and Mission Street after multiple callers reported hearing five to six gunshots, Montclair police said. Police did not locate any victims and area hospitals did not report any walk-in victims of gunshot wounds, officers said. The next day, officers located a Chevy...
Somerville man charged with stealing, crashing construction vehicle
SOMERVILLE – A borough man has been charged with stealing a construction vehicle from downtown Somerville last week, then allegedly fleeing the area at a high rate of speed, crashing into two vehicles and a building before being arrested in Bridgewater.Amr A. Khodeer, 24, has been charged with stealing the vehicle from Union Street, a short roadway that goes from a borough parking lot to Main Street by Alfonso's, a little after 2 p.m. on June 4, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald said.
'Music is such a big part of Paterson’s culture.' How group is using it to fight violence
PATERSON — Lisa Chowdhury believes that music can make the world a more peaceful place. That's how Saturday's "Healing Fest" — a music concert that promotes anti-violence in Paterson — came to be, she said. “We noticed that the music — drill music — was one of the things facilitating the violence in...
Four Thieves Take 50 Items From Designer Handbag Store: Roxbury PD
At 3:11 a.m., the four suspects broke into Couture Traders, which sells luxury handbags, at 1395 Route 46 West in Ledgewood, the Roxbury Police Department said. The suspects stole 50 items during the break-in, police said. The store sells handbags from brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Yves Saint Lauren,...
Caught: Couple Charged In Cold-Blooded Killing Of Paterson Man
Mathew X. Amaro, 27, shot Twahee Howard in the area of Chadwick and Weiss streets shortly before 9 p.m. June 2, authorities said. Howard, 44, was pronounced dead at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center of multiple gunshot wounds a short time later. Amaro is charged with murder, conspiracy, and...
‘Shoot First, Ask Questions Later’: Ex-New Jersey Cop Who Fired Seven Shots Into Car Killing Black Driver In Chase Over Speeding Ticket Sentenced to 27 Years In Prison
A former New Jersey police officer was sentenced to 27 years in prison for fatally shooting a Black man following a harrowing police chase through […] ‘Shoot First, Ask Questions Later’: Ex-New Jersey Cop Who Fired Seven Shots Into Car Killing Black Driver In Chase Over Speeding Ticket Sentenced to 27 Years In Prison
N.J. surgeon admits prescribing painkillers to patients who didn’t need them
A New Jersey doctor has pleaded guilty to federal charges of illegally prescribing opioid painkillers. Evangelos Megariotis, 72, of Clifton, admitted to seven counts of unlawful distribution of controlled substances in Newark federal court on Tuesday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of New Jersey said in a news release. An indictment originally charged him with 34 counts of the crime.
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.