Massachusetts Woman Killed In Virginia Bus Crash Was Headed To Long-Awaited Vacation Massachusetts Woman Killed In Virginia Bus Crash Was Headed To Long-Awaited Vacation
Massachusetts Woman Killed In Virginia Bus Crash Was Headed To Long-Awaited Vacation A Massachusetts woman killed in the deadly Virginia charter bus crash was looking forward to a long-awaited Florida vacation and promised a friend she would call when she arrived.  That call never came. Priscilla R. Mafalda, 25, of Worcester, was identified as the fifth victim killed in the crash on I-95 near Quantico, Virginia. The wreck happened early Friday morning as travelers made their way south. A family of four from Greenfield, Massachusetts, was also killed.  The day before the crash, Mafalda shared her excitement about the trip in a text message to her friend and c…
Two On-Duty Police K-9s Die Same Day, Handler Placed On Leave: Report Two On-Duty Police K-9s Die Same Day, Handler Placed On Leave: Report
Two On-Duty Police K-9s Die Same Day, Handler Placed On Leave: Report Two K-9s in the Salem County Sheriff's Office died on Friday, May 29, authorities said. The deaths of Rip and Boomer remain under investigation by the Salem County Prosecutor's Office, the Salem County Sheriff's Office said. "Their loyalty, service, and dedication to protecting the residents of Salem County will never be forgotten," the sheriff's office said on Facebook. "We honor their lives with gratitude for all they gave and the service they performed alongside our officers in the countless ways they helped protect our community. Due to the ongoing investigation, the sheriff's office s…
NJ Corrections Officer Killed In Motorcycle Crash, Union Says NJ Corrections Officer Killed In Motorcycle Crash, Union Says
NJ Corrections Officer Killed In Motorcycle Crash, Union Says A New Jersey corrections officer has died following a motorcycle crash, according to the New Jersey State Policemen's Benevolent Association Local 105. Senior Corrections Police Officer Aaron A. Elly, 29, of Cinnaminson, died after the crash, the union announced. Details of the crash were not immediately available. Elly's obituary says only that he died on May 31. A GoFundMe by PBA Local 105 had raised more than $11,000 as of Thursday, June 4. "Officer Elly was a dedicated correctional police officer, a respected coworker, and a friend to many. Our thoughts and prayers are with his fa…
Man Stole Phone, Had Cocaine: Lakewood PD Man Stole Phone, Had Cocaine: Lakewood PD
Man Stole Phone, Had Cocaine: Lakewood PD A 33-year-old Freehold man was arrested and charged after he stole a cell phone in Lakewood, authorities announced. Nicholas Shapiro was arrested on Friday, May 29 after stealing the phone from a store in Lakewood, Lakewood police said. He was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant with assistance from the Tinton Falls Police Department, police said. During the intake process at the Ocean County Jail, corrections officers recovered a quantity of suspected cocaine from Shapiro's possession, police said. As a result, additional narcotics charges were filed, police said.
Man Assaulted Police Officer: Lakewood PD Man Assaulted Police Officer: Lakewood PD
Man Assaulted Police Officer: Lakewood PD  A 24-year-old Long Branch man was arrested and charged with assaulting a police officer in Lakewood, authorities announced Monday, June 1. At 2:08 a.m., officers responded to 2nd Street and Clifton Avenue for a disturbance and encountered Jonathan Lopez-Perez, who actively resisted arrest and assaulted law enforcement during the incident, Lakewood police said. He was ultimately taken into custody and charged with aggravated assault and resisting arrest, police said.
$7.7M Stolen In NJ Real Estate Scam: Bergen Man, Florida Accomplice Charged $7.7M Stolen In NJ Real Estate Scam: Bergen Man, Florida Accomplice Charged
$7.7M Stolen In NJ Real Estate Scam: Bergen Man, Florida Accomplice Charged A Bergen County man and his Florida accomplice are accused of helping launder more than $7.7 million stolen in a sophisticated fraud scheme targeting a Garden State real estate transaction, authorities said. Jason S. McNeill, 49, of Wyckoff, and Ryan A. Telesford, 43, of Lake Worth, FL, were charged with money laundering, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and conspiracy to commit theft by deception, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced Monday, June 1. The investigation began in December 2025 after the Hackensack Police Department contacted the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Offi…
Manhunt Launched For ATV Rider Who Ran Over Cop In South Jersey: Police Manhunt Launched For ATV Rider Who Ran Over Cop In South Jersey: Police
Manhunt Launched For ATV Rider Who Ran Over Cop In South Jersey: Police A man is at large after he ran over a police officer while riding an ATV in Ewing on Sunday, May 31, authorities said. At 5:30 p.m., officers received numerous calls about an ATV riding recklessly throughout Ewing, Ewing police said. A police officer located a man attempted to fuel his ATV at a Delta gas station on Princeton Avenue and attempted to stop him, police said. The man drove over the officer and a pursuit was initiated before eventually being terminated for safety reasons, police said. The officer that was struck was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life threatening …
Man Lying In Roadway Dies After Run Over By Dump Truck In Jackson: Prosecutor Man Lying In Roadway Dies After Run Over By Dump Truck In Jackson: Prosecutor
Man Lying In Roadway Dies After Run Over By Dump Truck In Jackson: Prosecutor A man was pronounced dead after he was run over by a dump truck while lying in the roadway in Jackson on Monday, June 1, authorities said. At 2:30 a.m., a Mack dump truck was traveling northbound on South Hope Chapel Road when the operator attempted to avoid what he believed was debris in the roadway, but it turned out to be a man, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. The dump truck ran over the man despite trying to avoid him and the operator immediately reported the incident to police, Billhimer said. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, Billhimer said. He has not been pub…
Man Indicted After Deadly Pedestrian Strike, Leaving Scene: Ocean County Prosecutor Man Indicted After Deadly Pedestrian Strike, Leaving Scene: Ocean County Prosecutor
Man Indicted After Deadly Pedestrian Strike, Leaving Scene: Ocean County Prosecutor A 54-year-old Monroe Township man was indicted on multiple charges after he struck and killed a pedestrian in Little Egg Harbor Township and left the scene, authorities announced Friday, May 29. On Wednesday, Nov. 5, Egg Harbor Township police responded to Center Street and Oak Street after Domenico Russano was struck by a white Ford F-650 while he was walking on the sidewalk, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. The Ford F-650 fled the scene, Billhimer said. The 68-year-old Egg Harbor Township resident was transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center where he was pronounce…
91-Year-Old Man Killed In Crash Involving Tesla: Bridgewater PD 91-Year-Old Man Killed In Crash Involving Tesla: Bridgewater PD
91-Year-Old Man Killed In Crash Involving Tesla: Bridgewater PD A 91-year-old man was killed in a crash in Bridgewater on Sunday afternoon, May 31, authorities said. At 4:06 p.m., officers responded to Route 22 after a white Tesla was traveling eastbound when it suddenly came to a complete stop in the center lane, Bridgewater police said. A Subaru, traveling behind the Tesla, was forced to stop, police said. A Buick traveling behind the Subaru was unable to stop and struck the back of the car, police said. The Buick then lost control, traveled into the right lane, crossed the highway, left the roadway, and entered the center median, where it struck a tr…
Referee Strangles Coach During South Jersey Youth Football Game: Cops Referee Strangles Coach During South Jersey Youth Football Game: Cops
Referee Strangles Coach During South Jersey Youth Football Game: Cops A referee was charged after police said he strangled a coach during a youth flag football game in Gloucester County on Sunday afternoon, May 31. Franklin Township police responded to the Franklin Township Sports Complex on Pennsylvania Avenue at approximately 1:30 p.m. following reports of an assault at a youth football game, according to the department. A dispute over an on-field call escalated when the referee strangled a 46-year-old Newfield man who was coaching one of the teams. Witnesses corroborated the assault, leading to the arrest of the referee, Edward McKinnie Jr., 47, of Bl…
Fire Tears Through LBI Landmark, Staff Facing Summer Without Pay Fire Tears Through LBI Landmark, Staff Facing Summer Without Pay
Fire Tears Through LBI Landmark, Staff Facing Summer Without Pay A fire broke out at a popular LBI restaurant over the weekend, leaving its future uncertain and dozens of employees without their primary source of summer income. Owners of Wally's in Surft City announced the Saturday night fire in a Facebook post Sunday, May 31, saying no employees, customers, or neighboring residents were injured. "So last night didn't go as anyone planned," the restaurant wrote. The fire started after staff finished what the restaurant described as "a wonderful Saturday night shift. "We are so incredibly happy to be able to share that no one from Wally's or an…