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Men, One's Mom Charged After Failed Jersey City Home Invasion: Police Men, One's Mom Charged After Failed Jersey City Home Invasion: Police Men, One's Mom Charged After Failed Jersey City Home Invasion: Police
Men, One's Mom Charged After Failed Jersey City Home Invasion: Police Two men and one of their moms are facing a slew of charges after a failed attempt at an armed home invasion in Jersey City, authorities said. Earl Austin and Loena Maynard, both 31, went into a home on New Heckman Drive holding a handgun asking for money around 10:10 p.m. on Monday, March 13, police said. When confronted by one of the residents, they fled. Police captured Maynard, Austin and Austin's mom, Malissa Austin, 53, following the incident, authorities said. Two handguns were recovered.  Austin was charged with: 2C:39-4A UNLAW PURPOSE-FIREARMS 0906-W-2023-000940 2C…
Real Estate Power Couple Flips NJ Homes In 24 Hours On New A&E Show — And In Real Life Real Estate Power Couple Flips NJ Homes In 24 Hours On New A&E Show — And In Real Life Real Estate Power Couple Flips NJ Homes In 24 Hours On New A&E Show — And In Real Life
Real Estate Power Couple Flips NJ Homes In 24 Hours On New A&E Show — And In Real Life Jon Steingraber and Michelle Pais aren't flipping homes in 24 hours for the sake of entertainment alone. New Jersey's real estate power couple does it every day. Steingraber, a real estate investor, and Pais, the founder of Signature Realty NJ, are showcasing their skills on A&E's latest home renovation show "24 Hour Flip," which premiered last month.  The show gives viewers an inside look at what goes into a 24-hour home renovation at the hands of Steingraber and Pais. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michelle Pais (@themic…
Hearts Break After Triple Fatal Rideshare Crash In DC Hearts Break After Triple Fatal Rideshare Crash In DC Hearts Break After Triple Fatal Rideshare Crash In DC
Hearts Break After Triple Fatal Rideshare Crash In DC Shock and sadness spread following a Washington DC crash that killed a rideshare driver, restaurant worker and his friend early Wednesday, March 15. The US Park Police identified the victims of the Rock Creek Parkway crash as Mohamed Kamara, 42, of Burtonsville, MD (driver); Jonathan Cabrera Mendez, 23, of Arlington, VA; and Olvin Torres Velasquez, 22, of Arlington, VA. According to NBC Washington, Kamara had been living with his siblings and working as a Lyft driver, sending money home to his family in Sierra Leone. His 5-year-old daughter is among those who survive him, th…
Newark Man Gets 106 Years For Sexual Assaults Of Teen Sisters Newark Man Gets 106 Years For Sexual Assaults Of Teen Sisters Newark Man Gets 106 Years For Sexual Assaults Of Teen Sisters
Newark Man Gets 106 Years For Sexual Assaults Of Teen Sisters A 53-year-old man from Newark was sentenced to 106 years behind bars for years-long sexual assaults of teenage sisters, authorities said. Thomas Crandell must serve 85 percent of his sentence before being eligible for parole, and if released he would be subject to parole supervision for life. He must also register as a sex offender under Megan’s Law. Crandell began sexually assaulting one of the victims when she was 14 years old, said Nicole Buermann, an Assistant Prosecutor in the Special Victims Unit of the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office. He continued sexually assaulting…
US Postal Worker Assisted In Massive Cocaine Distribution Scheme, Hudson Prosecutor Says US Postal Worker Assisted In Massive Cocaine Distribution Scheme, Hudson Prosecutor Says US Postal Worker Assisted In Massive Cocaine Distribution Scheme, Hudson Prosecutor Says
US Postal Worker Assisted In Massive Cocaine Distribution Scheme, Hudson Prosecutor Says A United States Postal Service worker has been charged for his role in a massive Hudson County cocaine distribution ring, authorities said. James Belardo, 41, of West New York, faces second-degree conspiracy to distribute more than a half-ounce of cocaine, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Earlier this month, authorities announced the seizure of more than 4.4 pounds of cocaine, two handguns and high-capacity magazines from Belardo's co-defendants, Rowaldi Caceres, 39, and Hilda Membreno, 29, also both of West New York. Membreno and Caceres were found with mor…
Brawl Between Paterson Officials Nearly Breaks Out During Council Meeting Brawl Between Paterson Officials Nearly Breaks Out During Council Meeting Brawl Between Paterson Officials Nearly Breaks Out During Council Meeting
Brawl Between Paterson Officials Nearly Breaks Out During Council Meeting A Paterson city council meeting nearly turned violent between two elected officials. The Tuesday, March 14 meeting was a forum open to the public following the police shooting death of Najee Seabrooks earlier this month.  What Najee Seabrooks did with inner-city youngsters was “life-changing, soul-saving kind of work.”New Jersey Violence Intervention and Prevention Coalition As a woman was speaking, approximately 90 minutes into the meeting, Paterson Council Member Mike Jackson and Chief Financial Officer Javier Silva stood up and began arguing.  Police officers and other elected offic…
Police Seek ID Of Person Of Interest In South Jersey Sex Assault Police Seek ID Of Person Of Interest In South Jersey Sex Assault Police Seek ID Of Person Of Interest In South Jersey Sex Assault
Police Seek ID Of Person Of Interest In South Jersey Sex Assault Authorities in South Jersey are hoping the public can help identify a person of interest in a sexual assault. The assault occurred in the early morning hours on Tuesday, March 14 on the 1000 block of North Street in Millville, according to the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office and local police. The person of interest is reported to be a small in stature, possibly Hispanic or Black male. Anyone with information is asked to contact Millville Police Detective John Butschky at 856-362-0022 or Detective Ashley Cornwall at 856-332-5513. Anyone wishing to submit an anonymous tip may do s…
Here's Summary Of Kamala Harris' Speech At Paramus Event Here's Summary Of Kamala Harris' Speech At Paramus Event Here's Summary Of Kamala Harris' Speech At Paramus Event
Here's Summary Of Kamala Harris' Speech At Paramus Event United State Vice President Kamala Harris visited New Jersey on Wednesday, March 15 as part of a fundraising event organized by the Democratic National Committee. The event was held at a private home on Howland Avenue in Paramus, where the VP touched on the country's mental health crisis, cleaning up lead pollution, and technology. A copy of her speech was published by the White House. Harris began by thanking those in attendance, mostly doctors and healthcare providers, for their role in bettering the condition of human life. Noting external factors that have taken a toll on the coll…
KFC Shooting Wounds Man In Philadelphia KFC Shooting Wounds Man In Philadelphia KFC Shooting Wounds Man In Philadelphia
KFC Shooting Wounds Man In Philadelphia A man was hospitalized after being shot inside of a KFC in Philadelphia, authorities said. The man was struck in the arm by gunfire at the restaurant on the 3000 block of North Broad Street around 8:30 p.m., city police said.  The victim was taken to the hospital by police and placed in stable condition. No arrests had been made as of 9 p.m.
Viral Video Shows NJ Hockey Player Son Of Philly Flyers GM Pushing Wheelchair Down Stairs Viral Video Shows NJ Hockey Player Son Of Philly Flyers GM Pushing Wheelchair Down Stairs Viral Video Shows NJ Hockey Player Son Of Philly Flyers GM Pushing Wheelchair Down Stairs
Viral Video Shows NJ Hockey Player Son Of Philly Flyers GM Pushing Wheelchair Down Stairs The a viral video that shows son of Philadelphia Flyers Interim General Manager Danny Briere pushing a woman's wheelchair down a flight of stairs at a bar is sparking outrage. Carson Briere — who lived in Haddonfield, NJ and now plays hockey for Mercyhurst University in Erie, PA — was captured in the surveillance footage first riding around in the wheelchair with friends before pushing it all the way down the stairs. Carson — who attended St. Augustine Prep, in Richland, NJ — recognized his behavior in a statement issued by Mercyhurst, saying his actions reflect a “serious lack of judgement…
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