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Pedestrian struck and killed on N.J. street, cops say
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Maplewood on Monday morning, officials said. The 28-year-old woman was hit at 9:10 a.m. on the 1400 block of Springfield Avenue, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office said Friday. The Irvington resident’s identity was not released pending family notifications.
Newark, New Jersey, woman killed in Pa. Turnpike crash
NEWARK, N.J. — A New Jersey woman was killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday morning on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The crash happened around 11 a.m. in the westbound lanes of the turnpike near Harrisburg, Pa. Pennsylvania State Police identified the rider as Kimberly Toliver, 49, of Newark, N.J. PSP...
Chaotic brawl erupted at Paterson’s alternative education high school. What happened
PATERSON — A riot-like melee involving more than a dozen teenagers broke out in the cafeteria at Paterson’s alternative education high school on Tuesday and officials have imposed suspensions on an unspecified number of students. A video of the chaotic brawls — at least three or four of...
Ex-Pope John teacher pleads guilty
Michael Wagner, 41, pleaded guilty May 10 in connection with charges that resulted from his illegal recording of students while he was teaching at Pope John XXIII Regional High School and Reverend George A. Brown Memorial School in Sparta. Wagner entered a guilty plea to first-degree child endangerment and second-degree...
Hopatcong police officer pleads guilty after using excessive force
A Hopatcong police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to simple assault and has lost his job with the department, Sussex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray said. James D. Still, 39, of Fredon Township used excessive force on a person arrested on a charge of driving while intoxicated, the prosecutor said. After Still took...
Raul Montoya-Chavez Killed On Route 1 In Edison
Raul Montoya-Chavez, of Edison, was hit in the southbound center lane of Route 1 at about 1:45 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15 as he tried to cross at Plainfield Avenue, Edison police said. Montoya-Chavez died of his injuries at an area hospital, police said. The 61-year-old Rahway man driving the...
Plainfield Man Sentenced for 2020 Strangulation Murder
ELIZABETH, NJ — A Plainfield man was recently sentenced to 40 years in state prison for the strangulation death of his girlfriend in 2020, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Plainfield Police Director James T. Abney announced today. On July 11, 2023 Bryan Gonzalez Martines, age 24, was found guilty of first-degree murder before Union County Superior Court Judge Thomas Isenhour. On Wednesday, May 15, 2024, Judge Isenhour sentenced Martines to 40 years in State Prison, requiring him to serve 85% of the sentence before being eligible for parole.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET...
Do starter homes still exist? According to North Jersey realtors, the answer isn't so clear
Once upon a time, first-time buyers entered the housing market under the notion that they'd be looking for a "starter home": A smaller, more affordable property to hold them over until they can eventually buy their dream home that better suits their family. But, does the concept of a "starter...
N.J. man to serve 23 years for fatal shooting
A Plainfield man was sentenced Thursday to 23 years in state prison for the shooting death of a 50-year-old man two years ago. Haneef Welch, 34, fatally shot Eric Williams, of Plainfield, on a city street, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel said in a statement. Police were called shortly...
Union County lottery player wins $1,000 a week for life playing CASH4LIFE
A lottery player in Union County won the $1,000 a week for life second-tier prize in the Thursday, May 16, CASH4LIFE drawing. The winning ticket was sold at Quick Stop Convenience in Plainfield, 206 West 7th St. The winning numbers were: 09, 33, 52, 54 and 57. The Cash Ball was: 03. ...
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