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Brandon Witkowski Zion Jackson
Brandon Witkowski, of Elizabeth, was charged Thursday, April 18, in the Route 35 crash that killed Zion Jackson, 24, of Keansburg, last fall, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone. On Oct. 28, 2023, at 5 a.m., authorities responded to Route 35 South in the vicinity of Fred’s Bait and...
Jersey City Gang Members Plead Guilty to Litany of Violent Crimes
NEWARK, NJ – Five members and associates of a Jersey City gang associated with the Marion Gardens Housing Complex pleaded guilty this week to racketeering, violent crimes in aid of racketeering, drug trafficking, and firearms offenses, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Jervon Morris, aka “Sticky,” 35; Kevin Williams, aka “KK,” aka “Kay Kay,” 30; Jakeem Gibson-Madison, aka “Beanz,” 29; K’shawn Jackson, aka “Lil Kay,” 23; and Terick Rogers, aka “Moot,” 32, all of Jersey City, New Jersey, all pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Claire C. Cecchi in Newark federal court to racketeering conspiracy and related...
Man Who Admitted To Selling Cocaine In Ocean, Union Counties Sentenced: Prosecutors
Pedro Reyes-Sevilla, 32, was sentenced on Friday, Apr. 19 to 10 years in prison, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer announced in a news release. He pleaded guilty on Friday, Feb. 16 to possession of five ounces or more of cocaine with intent to distribute. Agents with the U.S. Drug Enforcement...
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...
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...
Paterson Fugitive US Marshals East Orange Prospect Park Shot
It was just before 5 a.m. this past Jan. 1 that the 25-year-old victim from Prospect Park arrived at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center via private vehicle. She’d been shot near the corner of Market Street and East 33rd Street, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In- Charge Isa Abbassi said in a joint announcement.
Crash reported on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, Brooklyn bound, on Friday afternoon
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Delays are reported on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, Brooklyn bound, on Friday afternoon. A crash with injuries is on the Brooklyn-bound upper level of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, according to 511 NY. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
Where to find NJ deals on weed, munchies to celebrate 4/20
What would a holiday be without sales? 4/20 is no exception. The celebration of all things pot brings with it special deals, events and more on Saturday, April 20, and the days surrounding it. ...
Vacant Home Damaged In Two-Alarm Fire: Rahway FD
At 11 p.m., the Rahway Police Department and Rahway Fire Department responded to 1334 Pierce St. for a fire in a vacant 2-story 1-family wood frame home, Rachel Smith, the chief communications officer for the city said. Firefighters discovered the interior rear and exterior of the structure on fire, Smith...
Traffic Alert: Emergency Road Closure - Multi-Vehicle Accident on I-78, Mile Marker 32.6
BEDMINSTER, NJ - A crash involving multiple vehicles happened on Interstate 78 at Mile Marker 32.6 on Friday afternoon around 12:40 p.m. A box truck and several cars were involved. This led to the highway being closed temporarily to help emergency responders do their job. Authorities have closed down the affected stretch of I-78. This closure is essential to allow emergency responders to carry out their duties effectively and ensure the safety of all involved.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes and avoid the area. TAPinto will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Roselle High School Students Recognized As Students of the Month
ROSELLE, NJ - Three high school students were presented with the organization's Student of the Month Award at April 11th’s Rotary Club of Roselle/Roselle Park Breakfast Meeting. The Student of the Month is a service project designed to honor one senior from Abraham Clark, Roselle Park, and Roselle Catholic High Schools for their scholastic achievements, school-based and extracurricular activities, and their service to others.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “Rotary Roselle/Roselle Park has a long tradition of honoring high school seniors for their dedication to one of Rotary’s most coveted ideals, that of service to others. Rotary’s motto is Service Above Self,” said Donna Eleazer, Rotary Club President. The following students were recognized: Pablo Chico, Roselle Park High School Ethan Stewart, Abraham Clark High SchoolDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Aisha Talmoust, Roselle Catholic High School Each student received a personalized plaque, a gift card to Barnes and Noble, and the opportunity to speak in front of the audience at the meeting about their service to their schools and communities, as well as their academic achievements. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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