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Boy Killed By Train In Monmouth County (UPDATE) Boy Killed By Train In Monmouth County (UPDATE)
Boy Killed By Train In Monmouth County (Update) A boy was struck and killed by an NJ Transit train early Wednesday, May 13, rail officials confirmed. North Jersey Coast Line train No. 3218 struck the juvenile at approximately 6:20 a.m. near the Red Bank station in Red Bank, according to NJ Transit spokesman Kyalo Mulumba. The train departed Long Branch at 6:08 a.m. and was scheduled to arrive at Penn Station New York at 7:39 a.m. There were no injuries reported among the crew or the 55 passengers onboard, according to Mulumba. North Jersey Coast Line service was suspended between Long Branch and Matawan following the inci…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Suspended Driver Charged In Deadly Route 1 Crash: Prosecutor Suspended Driver Charged In Deadly Route 1 Crash: Prosecutor
Suspended Driver Charged In Deadly Route 1 Crash: Prosecutor A 45-year-old Trenton man has been charged in connection with a fatal three-vehicle crash that killed a Pennsylvania driver on Route 1 in South Brunswick, authorities said. South Brunswick police responded to Route 1 North at Ridge Road at 2:04 a.m. on Sunday, April 19, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond Hayducka said. Investigators said a 2025 Toyota Camry driven by a 31-year-old Jersey City woman was rear-ended by a 2012 Lexus SUV operated by Leonid Tubert, 53, of Chester, PA. The driver and passenger of the Camry got out of the vehic…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Man Shot With Arrow In South Jersey Woods In Possible Targeted Attack: Police Man Shot With Arrow In South Jersey Woods In Possible Targeted Attack: Police
Man Shot With Arrow In South Jersey Woods In Possible Targeted Attack: Police A 65-year-old man was struck by an arrow in a wooded area behind a property in South Jersey early Sunday morning, May 10, police said. Officers were called to 467 Cooper St. at 6:02 a.m. for a report of a man who had been hit by an arrow, Woodbury City police said. Officers found the 65-year-old man suffering from non-life-threatening injuries, police said. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment, police said. The attack was targeted, police said. There is no threat to the public, police stressed. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Corporal Nicholas Cacciola at 85…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Man Admits To Burglary At AC Casinos: Prosecutor Man Admits To Burglary At AC Casinos: Prosecutor
Man Admits To Burglary At AC Casinos: Prosecutor A 54-year-old Atlantic City man pleaded guilty to committing multiple infractions at various casinos, authorities announced Tuesday, May 12. Jack Ruth a.k.a. Eugene Bolan pleaded guilty to burglary, theft, possession with intent to distribute CDS and simple assault and is expected to be sentenced to three years in prison, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. On Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, Atlantic City police responded to Caesar's Hotel and Casino after a delivery driver had their vehicle stolen, authorities said. Ruth was observed on surveillance committing the theft and arrested&…

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by Sam Barron
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Crack Cocaine, Guns: Three Arrested In Hamilton Twp Crack Cocaine, Guns: Three Arrested In Hamilton Twp
Crack Cocaine, Guns: Three Arrested In Hamilton Twp Three people were arrested and charged with narcotics and weapons offenses in Hamilton Township, authorities announced Tuesday, May 12. On Monday, May 4, officers executed multiple court-authorized search warrants at a Johnston Avenue residence, which led to the seizure of three firearms, including one reported stolen, high-capacity magazines, hollow-point ammunition, crack cocaine, and various items of drug paraphernalia, Hamilton Township police said. Ramail Ingram, Paul Beckford and Khyasia Cauten were arrested and charged with multiple narcotics and weapons offenses, along wit…

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by Sam Barron
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Cops ID Colgate Student Found Dead After Kayak Overturns In NY River Cops ID Colgate Student Found Dead After Kayak Overturns In NY River
Cops ID Colgate Student Found Dead After Kayak Overturns In NY River A 21-year-old Colgate University student from Westchester County who was found dead after his kayak overturned in an Upstate New York river has been identified by authorities. Sohail A. Nabi, of Yonkers, was found dead Monday, May 11, in the Schroon River in Warrensburg, New York State Police confirmed.  The incident began just after 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 10, when troopers responded to the area of Library Avenue following reports of an overturned kayak in the river.  Investigators later determined Nabi had been kayaking with a small group of people when they lost sight of him. Wh…

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by Ben Crnic
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Gun-Toting EMT Reeling From Breakup Drove From Maine To NJ To Confront Ex: Court Docs Gun-Toting EMT Reeling From Breakup Drove From Maine To NJ To Confront Ex: Court Docs
Gun-Toting EMT Reeling From Breakup Drove From Maine To NJ To Confront Ex: Court Docs A man distraught over a breakup drove from Maine to South Toms River to confront his ex before he was shot by police last Wednesday, April 29, according to charging documents obtained by Daily Voice. The affidavit of probable cause paints a disturbing picture of Brian Lanzim, a former first responder who authorities say spiraled after the breakup with the mother of his two children, culminating in a violent confrontation with police in South Toms River. Prior to driving to the South Toms River property, Lanzim made threats to the woman. resulting in a temporary restraining order being grant…

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by Sam Barron
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DUI Wrong Way NJ Driver Busted With Loaded Gun In Delaware: Police DUI Wrong Way NJ Driver Busted With Loaded Gun In Delaware: Police
DUI Wrong Way NJ Driver Busted With Loaded Gun In Delaware: Police A 29-year-old Medford man was arrested and charged in Delaware with driving drunk with a loaded gun, authorities said. On Saturday, May 9, at 4:21 a.m., officers pulled over a vehicle that was traveling the wrong way, Newark, Delaware police said. Sean Boswell was determined to be drunk and had a loaded 9 mm handgun concealed in the driver's door pocket of the vehicle, police said. Boswell did not possess a valid concealed carry permit and was charged with DUI, carrying a concealed deadly weapon and possession of a firearm while under the influence, police said.

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by Sam Barron
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NJ State Trooper Pursuit Ends In Crash Through Fence In Philadelphia NJ State Trooper Pursuit Ends In Crash Through Fence In Philadelphia
NJ State Trooper Pursuit Ends In Crash Through Fence In Philadelphia A New Jersey State Police pursuit ended with a crash through the fence of a Northeast Philadelphia home in the Holmesburg section on Monday, May 11, according to authorities and reports. Police responded to the scene at Torresdale Road and Sheffield Avenue shortly after 11:15 a.m., where at least two vehicles were involved in the crash. A black SUV could be seen smashed through the fence of a home, while a damaged white SUV was also stopped nearby, NBC10 Philadelphia reported. Several Philadelphia police officers responded to the scene. According to 6abc Action News, the chase began in Tre…

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by Jillian Pikora
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NJ Man Smuggled 9 Irish Migrants Across Border: Feds Just Sentenced Him To Prison NJ Man Smuggled 9 Irish Migrants Across Border: Feds Just Sentenced Him To Prison
NJ Man Smuggled 9 Irish Migrants Across Border: Feds Just Sentenced Him To Prison A New Jersey man was sentenced to federal prison after admitting he transported nine Irish citizens who illegally crossed into the United States from Canada, authorities said. Tyshan Murray, 44, was sentenced Thursday, May 7, to 18 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release after previously pleading guilty to unlawfully transporting undocumented immigrants in furtherance of their illegal entry into the country, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The incident happened Sept. 8, 2024, near Drew Road in Richford, VT, where nine Irish citizens crossed illegally into the…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Armed Pleasantville Man Apprehended: Police Armed Pleasantville Man Apprehended: Police
Armed Pleasantville Man Apprehended: Police A 56-year-old armed Pleasantville man was taken into custody on Friday, May 8, authorities said. At 10:11 a.m., officers responded to 44 E. Decatur Ave. on a report of a man pointing a handgun at a loose dog in the area, Pleasantville police said. Officers found Lamont Robinson  inside La Coecha Market and were able to secure his left arm, police said. Robinson reached toward his waistband with his right hand while turning his body away from officers, police said. Officers gained control of the suspect’s right causing a semi-automatic handgun to fall to the floor, police said. Robinso…

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by Sam Barron
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NJ Man Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting 9-Year-Old He Called His 'Girlfriend': Prosecutor NJ Man Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting 9-Year-Old He Called His 'Girlfriend': Prosecutor
NJ Man Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting 9-Year-Old He Called His 'Girlfriend': Prosecutor A 34-year-old Mays Landing man was convicted of sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl, authorities announced Monday, May 11. On Sunday, Jan. 1, Hamilton Township police responded to a report of a minor who was sexually assaulted by her mother's cousin, Emmanuel Rodriguez, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. The girl said Rodriguez groomed her online with sexually inappropriate conversations and the exchange of explicit photographs, authorities said. Rodriguez arranged multiple “dates” with the girl, asking her “to be his girlfriend." During those “dates” the defenda…

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by Sam Barron