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Newark shooting kills 35-year-old man, officials say
A 35-year-old man died at a hospital Friday, one day after being shot in Newark, officials said. The victim was identified by the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office as Rasheed Lee, 35, of Newark. The shooting occurred at about 5 p.m. Thursday on the 100 block of Avon Avenue. Police...
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The arrest of a 15-year-old boy in Montclair led to the recovery or identification of 21 luxury vehicles allegedly stolen in 16 towns across New Jersey in New York in recent months, officials said Friday. Montclair police announced the teen, who was not identified, was arrested in Elizabeth in mid-December...
Sayreville councilwoman’s neighbors heard at least 6 shots, saw SUV roll into parked cars
Neighbors of slain Sayreville councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour said they heard six shots ring out Wednesday night and saw her SUV roll down a hill in the townhouse development and stop after hitting multiple parked vehicles. Dwumfour appeared to have been targeted, according to several people. “Definitely doesn’t look like something...
Police search for stolen pickup that ran down N.J. family in crosswalk, killing 5-year-old
Police are looking for a stolen pickup truck that slammed into a father and his two children in Newark, leaving a 5-year-old girl dead. Fanta Sangare, her 2-year-old sister and their father were crossing North 9th Street and Sixth Avenue West Tuesday when they were hit by a gray Dodge Ram 1500 TRX that had been stolen in South Jersey, authorities said.
Boys Basketball: Results, photos & coverage for Saturday, Feb. 4
Nominate your game changer now in one of 18 categories decided by fans. Bergen County Invitational Tournament, Quarterfinal Round. Bergen County Invitational Tournament, First Round. Midland Park 65, Ridgefield 59 - Box Score. Bergen County Jamboree, Quarterfinal Round. 3-Bergen Catholic 73, 6-Saddle River Day 41 - Box Score. 2-Ramapo 47,...
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Two steal $1,700 in merchandise from Jersey City store: police
Two men, one who brandished a small blade, entered a discount department store in Jersey City Wednesday afternoon and stuffed laundry bags with $1,700 in merchandise before fleeing, authorities said. A store employee told police that within two minutes of entering the Marshall’s on Route 440 the two men filled...
N.J. man starved dog to death, mistreated another, officials say
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Boys ice hockey - Lacey-Barnegat makes long ride worth it, defeats West Orange
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Sayreville councilwoman shot to death in car outside her home
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Girls basketball: Paramus holds off Park Ridge - Bergen County Invitational
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Girls Basketball: Columbia, University, West Orange, Mont. Immaculate win in Essex County quarters
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Bernards takes Whippany Park - Boys ice hockey recap
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