ICE Agent Rammed By Victim Of Mistaken Identity, Real Suspect Self-Deported In March ICE Agent Rammed By Victim Of Mistaken Identity, Real Suspect Self-Deported In March
ICE Agent Rammed By Victim Of Mistaken Identity, Real Suspect Self-Deported In March A 39-year-old man who ICE agents had apparently mistaken for another man who had already fled the country is facing federal charges, according to federal officials. Eduardo Cruz Garcia, of Barnegat, was charged by criminal complaint with assaulting a federal officer while the officer was performing official duties and inflicting bodily injury in connection to the Monday, June 15 incident on Route 72 in Manahawkin, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Cruz Garcia appeared before a federal magistrate judge in Trenton on Wednesday, June 17 and was ordered detained. Agents wearing vests mar…
Syracuse Football Recruits From NJ Allegedly Charged In Philly Assault Case Syracuse Football Recruits From NJ Allegedly Charged In Philly Assault Case
Syracuse Football Recruits From NJ Allegedly Charged In Philly Assault Case Two Syracuse University football recruits from South Jersey are facing assault-related charges in Philadelphia, according to court records and as first reported by Syracuse.com. Charles "Charlie" W. Foulke IV, of Voorhees, and Masiia A. Acrey, of Camden, both 18, were charged following an April 12 incident, court records show. A third individual, Jalen Millevoix, was also charged, Syracuse.com reports.  The incident occurred at 2nd and Market streets at approximately 2:25 a.m., according to a June 15 news report by Delaware Valley News, which contains mugshots of the trio. A couple was wait…
Amazon Prime Day Returns With 4 Days Of Deals Amazon Prime Day Returns With 4 Days Of Deals
Amazon Prime Day Returns With 4 Days Of Deals Amazon Prime Day is coming early this year, and shoppers may want to start clearing room in their carts now. The summer sale will run from Tuesday, June 23, at 12:01 a.m. PDT through Friday, June 26, giving Prime members four days to shop millions of exclusive deals, Amazon announced in a Prime press release. Shoppers can browse early Amazon deals now and return for the full Prime Day sale when it kicks off. According to the release, the event will include deals across more than 35 categories, including electronics, fashion, beauty, groceries, home goods, kitchen items, outdoor gear, back-…
Contractors Carjacked, Robbed At Knifepoint At Future Wayne Affordable Housing Site: Cops Contractors Carjacked, Robbed At Knifepoint At Future Wayne Affordable Housing Site: Cops
Contractors Carjacked, Robbed At Knifepoint At Future Wayne Affordable Housing Site: Cops Three contractors were robbed at gunpoint and knifepoint and had a vehicle stolen at a Wayne demolition site, leading to charges against two Paterson men and a nationwide manhunt for a third suspect, police said. Wayne police responded to 1655 Valley Road, which is slated for redevelopment into a 275-unit apartment complex with affordable housing units, at approximately 2:45 p.m. on June 8 after receiving a report of an armed robbery and carjacking involving three victims, according to Capt. Daniel Daly. The victims were working as contractors at the property, a building slated for demoliti…
America's Oldest Man, NJ Resident Dies At 111 America's Oldest Man, NJ Resident Dies At 111
America's Oldest Man, NJ Resident Dies At 111 A man who lived through two world wars, raised 10 children, and became America's oldest living man has died at his home in New Jersey. Luis Cano, of Linden, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, at the age of 111, according to the City of Linden. Cano held the distinction of being the oldest living man in the United States, officials said in the announcement. "The City of Linden was incredibly proud to be home to America's oldest man," Linden Mayor Derek Armstead said. "Mr. Cano lived a lifetime defined by faith, resilience, and an unwavering devotion to his family. His presence …
HS Classmates, College Friends Killed After Being Swept Into Ocean In California HS Classmates, College Friends Killed After Being Swept Into Ocean In California
HS Classmates, College Friends Killed After Being Swept Into Ocean In California A day at the beach turned deadly along a stretch of coastline known for sudden danger. Mahial Sran, 20, and Harshita Nair, 21, died after being swept into the Pacific Ocean in Santa Cruz County, California, according to NBC Bay Area. The two women were from Fremont, California, and had graduated from the same high school together in 2023, SFGATE reported. Sran was studying public health at San Jose State University. Nair was a legal studies student at the University of California, Berkeley, according to their LinkedIn bios. The incident happened on Wednesday, June 10, near a natural archw…
Government Shakeup In Affluent NJ Town Too Close To Call Government Shakeup In Affluent NJ Town Too Close To Call
Government Shakeup In Affluent NJ Town Too Close To Call A proposal to overhaul the form of government in one of New Jersey's wealthiest towns was too close to call, according to unofficial results last updated late Tuesday, June 16. As of 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, results for the referendum asking voters whether Millburn should adopt a Council-Manager form of government showed 1,873 voters opposed the township's charter change proposal while 1,823 supported it.  If approved, Millburn would move from partisan Township Committee elections to nonpartisan council elections, expand the governing body from five to seven members, and shif…
Organs Of EMT, 24, Killed In NJ Motorcycle Crash Will Help Others Live Organs Of EMT, 24, Killed In NJ Motorcycle Crash Will Help Others Live
Organs Of EMT, 24, Killed In NJ Motorcycle Crash Will Help Others Live A 24-year-old Sparta EMT and motorcycle enthusiast has died days after a crash on Route 15 in Jefferson Township, according to his members of the local riding community. Jonathan Kressman was seriously injured when his motorcycle went down on Route 15 North near Edison Road at approximately 2:56 a.m. Sunday, June 14, Jefferson Township police said. Officers Evan May, Michael DeRosa and Matthew Johnson found Kressman lying in the roadway and immediately began lifesaving measures before advanced medical personnel arrived, according to police. Kressman was flown to Morristown Medical Cent…
Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Gets Multiple Life Terms Without Parole Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Gets Multiple Life Terms Without Parole
Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Gets Multiple Life Terms Without Parole Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murders of seven women, bringing a formal end to one of New York's most notorious serial murder cases.  Heuermann, 62, of Massapequa Park, was sentenced Wednesday, June 17, to three consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole plus an additional 100 years in prison in Suffolk County Court after pleading guilty in April to seven murders and admitting responsibility for an eighth victim, Karen Vergata, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney's Of…
NJ Man Followed Boys From School, Tried To Take Them Home: Prosecutor NJ Man Followed Boys From School, Tried To Take Them Home: Prosecutor
NJ Man Followed Boys From School, Tried To Take Them Home: Prosecutor A 27-year-old North Brunswick man was arrested and charged with attempted kidnapping after he followed boys as they were leaving school and told them he wanted to take them home, authorities announced. An investigation determined Andrew Luna approached two boys near North Brunswick Library and attempted to kidnap them, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and North Brunswick Police Director Joseph A. Battaglia said. After the boys fled the area, Luna immediately approached two other boys and engaged in similar conduct, authorities said. Luna was arrested on Friday, May 29 …
New Study Challenges Long-Held Belief About Alcohol: What To Know New Study Challenges Long-Held Belief About Alcohol: What To Know
New Study Challenges Long-Held Belief About Alcohol: What To Know A common habit is getting a closer scientific look. A study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs found no protective health effect from alcohol at any level of consumption. The study examined how drinking affects the lifetime risk of death from alcohol-related causes in the US. Researchers estimated that men who drink 14 drinks per week face about a 1-in-25 lifetime risk of dying from an alcohol-related illness or injury. That equals a 4 percent lifetime death risk tied to a drinking level that previous federal dietary guidance placed at the upper end for men. The stu…
2 Dogs Survive Separate Coyote Encounters In North Haledon 2 Dogs Survive Separate Coyote Encounters In North Haledon
2 Dogs Survive Separate Coyote Encounters In North Haledon Two dogs survived separate encounters with coyotes in a North Jersey neighborhood, prompting a public safety reminder from local police. Authorities recently received reports of two separate incidents involving dogs and coyotes in the area of Tamboer Drive in North Haledon, according to the North Haledon Police Department. Both dogs were reported safe. The incidents served as a reminder that coyotes remain active throughout the borough and can be found in virtually any neighborhood, police said. Residents are encouraged to keep dogs leashed while walking, avoid leaving pets unattended outd…