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Loaded Gun Found on Bench in Montclair Leads to Arrest
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Montclair Police authorities have apprehended an individual for allegedly abandoning a loaded firearm on a bench last week, as disclosed by police reports on Tuesday. According to the Montclair Police Department, the incident unfolded in the 500-block vicinity of Bloomfield Avenue at 5:15 a.m. last Friday, prompted by a concerned passerby's discovery of a handgun left unattended on a bench.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Upon arrival, officers discovered a 9mm Sig Sauer containing seven rounds of ammunition at the location, officials stated. Following an investigation, Montclair police detectives utilized surveillance footage to trace the individual responsible for abandoning the firearm. The suspect was identified as Anthony Anderson, 30, hailing from Orange. He faces charges of unlawful possession of a weapon, says police. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
NJ doggy daycare shuts down unexpectedly, forcing owners to scramble
NEW JERSEY - A premier dog day care franchise in New Jersey unexpectedly closed its doors for good on Monday. As of Monday evening, Camp Bow Wow in Hoboken said it would no longer be serving customers. One woman told FOX 5 her dog was booked for Tuesday morning and...
Bhalla urges Murphy to nix $10.7B Turnpike plan ‘that will do far more harm than good’
Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla, a Democratic candidate for Congress in the 8th District, is urging Gov. Phil Murphy (D) to nix the $10.7 billion Turnpike widening plan “that will do far more harm than good. “More lanes mean more cars on our highways. This will not only increase carbon...
The Macy’s July 4 fireworks are launching from the Hudson for the first time in a decade
Good news for West Siders: The Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks are returning to the Hudson River side of Manhattan this year after a long stint on the East River. This year's location will open offer miles of prime viewing to see the nation's largest Independence Day celebration on Thursday, July 4, 2024. The display will feature thousands of shells and an array of effects that will illuminate the Manhattan skyline. Fireworks will launch from barges positioned along the Hudson River with multiple viewing opportunities in Manhattan between West 14th and West 34th Streets and in New Jersey.
Arrest made in 7-month Orange County homicide investigation
State Police say Medina was driving a box truck east on Route 17K when he crossed over into the opposite lane and struck Filcher's car. After a seven-month investigation, Medina was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide.
2 indicted for murder in case of bodies found scattered in Long Island parks
Jeffrey Mackey, 36, and Alexis Nieves, 33, are each charged with murder, conspiracy, hindering prosecution, tampering with evidence and concealment of a corpse in the Feb. 27 killings of Malcolm “Craig” Brown, 53, and Donna Conneely, 59, in Amityville. Two others are charged with helping to cover up the crime.
North Jersey man pleads guilty to embezzling $488K from Hudson-Bergen Light Rail
A Bergen County man has pleaded guilty to collecting nearly half a million dollars in overtime pay for work he did not do, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Tuesday. Joseph Ferrara, 56, of North Arlington, entered his plea before U.S. District Judge Julien X. Neals in federal court in Newark. He was...
Owner of Middle Eastern restaurant buys iconic Libby's Lunch site in Paterson
PATERSON — The owner of a Clifton restaurant where the menu features Middle Eastern smoked meats emerged as the high bidder on Tuesday to buy the iconic Libby’s Lunch hot dogs property at Paterson’s Great Falls, officials said. In an online auction, Sal Washah outbid several other restaurant businesses by making a commitment...
Feds arrest alleged ringleader of unlicensed Mount Vernon pot shop murder-robbery
The U.S. Department of Justice arrested and charged Ryan Rivera, also known by the nickname "Patron," for his alleged leadership role in the planning and execution of an armed robbery in Mount Vernon, which left two individuals dead. Rivera was identified by a confidential informant as "one of the organizers of the plan," according to charging documents. Rivera was charged with various robbery, narcotics and firearms charges, in addition to murder in furtherance of a drug trafficking...
Bronx man charged with criminally negligent homicide in death of Sullivan County man
Investigations revealed that Marcos Medina, 34, from the Bronx, was operating a box truck traveling east on Route 17K when he veered into the opposite lane, resulting in the collision with Filcher's vehicle
Shelter Food Is Hurting Migrants; The Department of Homeless Services Serves It Anyway
Manuel says he would rather starve than eat the food at the shelter where he and his family live. Most days, he wanders the streets of New York asking strangers for work and food to feed his family. When he is unsuccessful, the family usually skips meals. He says he avoids the food because the […] The post Shelter Food Is Hurting Migrants; The Department of Homeless Services Serves It Anyway appeared first on Documented.
ParentalAbduction: Jersey City Woman Found In Lodi
Jahlea Jones, 28, was charged with child endangerment, interfering with custody, contempt of court and receiving stolen property, among other offenses, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Jones had taken the child on Wednesday, April 24, knowing that she was not privileged to do so," the prosecutor said. Members of...
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