Child Dead In Perth Amboy House Fire, 2 Burn Victims Airlifted Child Dead In Perth Amboy House Fire, 2 Burn Victims Airlifted
Child Dead In Perth Amboy House Fire, 2 Burn Victims Airlifted A child was killed and two people were airlifted to a regional burn center after a house fire in Perth Amboy early Friday morning, June 5, officials said. Police received a 911 call reporting a residential fire on Chauncey Street at approximately 2:45 a.m., according to a joint statement from Mayor Helmin J. Caba and the City of Perth Amboy. First responders arrived within minutes and immediately began assisting occupants from the residence, the statement said. Two people suffering from burn injuries were transported by medical helicopter to a regional burn center for treatment, acc…
Did 'Jersey Slide' Cause Deadly Routes 1&9 Wreck? Dashcam Footage May Show It Did 'Jersey Slide' Cause Deadly Routes 1&9 Wreck? Dashcam Footage May Show It
Did 'Jersey Slide' Cause Deadly Routes 1&9 Wreck? Dashcam Footage May Show It Wild dashcam footage captured the moment a vehicle overturned on Routes 1&9 in Newark, ejecting and killing a woman Friday morning, June 5. Dashcam footage captured by Mark Minetto appears to show a black SUV swerving into the woman's lane moments before the crash. After reviewing the video, Minetto said it appeared the woman braked and struck a guardrail after the SUV had moved into her path. Police and firefighters responded to the express lanes of Route 1&9 North at approximately 8:35 a.m., according to Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda. The vehicle overturned af…
Man Hunted Across NJ For Aunt's Murder Nabbed By US Marshals: Officials Man Hunted Across NJ For Aunt's Murder Nabbed By US Marshals: Officials
Man Hunted Across NJ For Aunt's Murder Nabbed By US Marshals: Officials A 27-year-old Woodstown man was apprehended by US Marshals after murdering his aunt, authorities announced Thursday, June 4. On Saturday, May 30, Woodstown police responded to Lee Street for a wellness check and discovered Jacqueline Martin, 59, dead from multiple gunshot wounds, the Salem County Prosecutor's Office said. An investigation determined Leroy Martin, Jr., who lived with his aunt, had been involved in a domestic dispute before the shooting and fled the residence, authorities said. The victim's vehicle was recovered the next day in Camden while Martin Jr. evaded capture by moving…
Pink Suitcase Carrying 61 Stolen Items Found On Bronx Men At Bergen Town Center: Cops Pink Suitcase Carrying 61 Stolen Items Found On Bronx Men At Bergen Town Center: Cops
Pink Suitcase Carrying 61 Stolen Items Found On Bronx Men At Bergen Town Center: Cops Two Bronx men were arrested after Paramus police recovered more than 60 allegedly stolen items hidden inside a pink suitcase following a reported shoplifting at Bergen Town Center, authorities said. Members of the Paramus Police Department Crime Suppression Unit and patrol officers responded to a report of a shoplifting in progress at Marshalls in Bergen Town Center on Thursday, June 4, according to Police Chief Robert Guidetti. Store loss prevention personnel, assisted by Officer Cassandra Gomez and Officer Nicholas Bucci, located the suspects in the mall parking lot with merchandise conce…
NJ Nurse Spotted With Gas Canister Before Fires At Workplace, His Apartment: Prosecutor NJ Nurse Spotted With Gas Canister Before Fires At Workplace, His Apartment: Prosecutor
NJ Nurse Spotted With Gas Canister Before Fires At Workplace, His Apartment: Prosecutor A Gloucester Township nurse is accused of setting multiple fires Thursday, June 4, including at his apartment, vehicle, and workplace, where employees and patients were inside, authorities said. Taquan N. Ayers, 25, was arrested and charged in connection arson for fires in Gloucester Township and Winslow Township,  Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay said. Ayers worked as a licensed practical nurse at Oaks Integrated Care, MacAulay said. At 11:52 a.m., officers and firefighters responded to Cherrywood Apartments on Little Gloucester Road in Gloucester Township for a fire at Ayers' …
Child Porn Found On Pickleball Pro In Bergen County, Prosecutor Finds Child Porn Found On Pickleball Pro In Bergen County, Prosecutor Finds
Child Porn Found On Pickleball Pro In Bergen County, Prosecutor Finds A 25-year-old Bergen County pickle ball coach has been arrested on child porn charges, authorities said. On Thursday, June 4, members of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Cyber Crimes Unit executed a search warrant at the Hasbrouck Heights home of Mario H. Kaldas, during the course of an Internet child sexual abuse material investigation, Prosecutor Mark Musella said.  The investigation revealed Kaldas used the Internet to view, download, possess, distribute, and share items depicting nude and/or sexually explicit pubescent and prepubescent children, Musella sai…
Undercover Bergen County Smoke Shop Drug Bust Nets Mushrooms, Pot: Cops Undercover Bergen County Smoke Shop Drug Bust Nets Mushrooms, Pot: Cops
Undercover Bergen County Smoke Shop Drug Bust Nets Mushrooms, Pot: Cops An investigation into drug sales at a Bergen County smoke shop led to the seizure of marijuana, psychedelic mushrooms, and THC products, along with the arrest of a Passaic County man, authorities announced. The Elmwood Park Police Department and the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Narcotics Task Force conducted a joint investigation into reports of illegal narcotics being sold at Lava Smoke Shop, located at 103 Broadway, Police Chief Michael Foligno said. After several undercover purchases of illegal narcotics and substances, law enforcement officers carried out enforcement actions that r…
Trio Arrested At Garden State Plaza Linked To Willowbrook Theft: Cops Trio Arrested At Garden State Plaza Linked To Willowbrook Theft: Cops
Trio Arrested At Garden State Plaza Linked To Willowbrook Theft: Cops Three out-of-state suspects were arrested at the Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus after police recovered more than $3,100 worth of allegedly stolen merchandise during an organized retail theft investigation, authorities said. Members of the Paramus Police Department Crime Suppression Unit were investigating an organized retail theft group believed to be responsible for multiple shoplifting incidents throughout northern New Jersey on Tuesday, June 2, according to Police Chief Robert Guidetti. The investigation began after retail loss prevention personnel reported three suspects allege…
Man Called 911 12 Times: Mount Olive PD Man Called 911 12 Times: Mount Olive PD
Man Called 911 12 Times: Mount Olive PD A 44-year-old Budd Lake man was arrested and charged with calling 911 12 times, authorities announced this week. At 12:39 a.m. on Monday, May 27, officers responded to a residence in Budd Lake for a medical call, Mount Olive police said. Dylan Blackwell began acting belligerent toward officers, police said. After officers left, Blackwell began calling 911 for no legitimate purpose or emergency, in an attempt to illicit a police response to the same residence, police said. At 2:31 a.m. officers responded back to the residence and placed Blackwell under arrest, police said. While b…
NJ Husband Pleads Not Guilty In Barbell Killing Of Wife He Hated For 18 Years: Report NJ Husband Pleads Not Guilty In Barbell Killing Of Wife He Hated For 18 Years: Report
NJ Husband Pleads Not Guilty In Barbell Killing Of Wife He Hated For 18 Years: Report The man accused of killing his wife with a barbell pleaded not guilty in Monmouth County Superior Court Wednesday, June 3. Michael Kless, 67, is charged with murder and numerous weapons offenses in the death of his wife, Stacy Epstein- Kless, 66. Judge Paul Escandon ordered Kless be held without bail. In court, prosecutors showed an email Kless sent to his children admitting to the killing, saying he hated his wife for the past 18 years of their marriage after she said she was no longer in love with him, NJ Advance Media reports. Kless had started a relationship with a woman he me…
Multiple Businesses Damaged In Denville Fire Multiple Businesses Damaged In Denville Fire
Multiple Businesses Damaged In Denville Fire Several businesses suffered heavy damage after a fire tore through Main Street in Denville on Tuesday, June 2. The fire started at Cafe Crevier at 25 E. Main St. The restaurant is known for its pizzas. "Unfortunately we suffered a major fire this morning. Luckily no one was hurt," the restaurant wrote on social media. "We are devastated. Thank you everyone for your continuous support it is appreciated more than you know. Will we be closed until further notice." Throttle Racing Club, a racing themed coffee shop, was set to hold its grand opening Saturday, but the shop also suffered damage i…
Support Swells For NJ Cop Wounded In Shooting Support Swells For NJ Cop Wounded In Shooting
Support Swells For NJ Cop Wounded In Shooting Sergeant Christian Ivanov was one of two Atlantic City police officers injured in a shooting on Tuesday, June 2 and now the community is coming together to help. A GoFundMe has been launched for Ivanov, who is described as a devoted husband and loving father to his three children. Ivanov is in stable but serious condition, according to the fundraiser. "Christian is a highly respected SWAT Sergeant with the Atlantic City Police Department, a leader who has spent his career running toward danger when others are running away from it," Valmir Loga, who organized the fundraiser said. "He is know…