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‘Sex Is God’s Will’: Feds Unleash Orange Pastor’s Alleged Sick Church Scheme In New Indictment ‘Sex Is God’s Will’: Feds Unleash Orange Pastor’s Alleged Sick Church Scheme In New Indictment ‘Sex Is God’s Will’: Feds Unleash Orange Pastor’s Alleged Sick Church Scheme In New Indictment
‘Sex Is God’s Will’: Feds Unleash Orange Pastor’s Alleged Sick Church Scheme In New Indictment A New Jersey pastor and his wife forced vulnerable church members to perform unpaid labor, isolated them from family and friends, and subjected victims to physical, emotional, spiritual, and sexual abuse for years, according to a newly unsealed federal superseding indictment (attached at the bottom of this news article). Treva Edwards, 61, of Orange, was charged with two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, three counts of forced labor, and conspiracy to commit forced labor, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey. His wife, Christine Ed…
Investor Buys Paterson's Art Factory For $6M After Bankruptcy Filing Investor Buys Paterson's Art Factory For $6M After Bankruptcy Filing Investor Buys Paterson's Art Factory For $6M After Bankruptcy Filing
Investor Buys Paterson's Art Factory For $6M After Bankruptcy Filing Paterson’s Art Factory property has officially been sold for $6 million, according to documents filed with the Passaic County Clerk’s Office. The sprawling complex at 70 Spruce St., was transferred from Spruce Street Paterson LLC to The Arc House LLC in a deal finalized April 28 and recorded May 6, according to the filings. Mortgage filings show the new ownership group secured a $2.5 million loan tied to the property after the purchase. Separate financing documents also identify Norman Tasci, a real estate investor, as the authorized signatory for The Arc House LLC, according to the filings…
Rutherford Cops Beat Restrained Man In Ambulance, Deleted Bodycam Footage: Lawsuit Rutherford Cops Beat Restrained Man In Ambulance, Deleted Bodycam Footage: Lawsuit Rutherford Cops Beat Restrained Man In Ambulance, Deleted Bodycam Footage: Lawsuit
Rutherford Cops Beat Restrained Man In Ambulance, Deleted Bodycam Footage: Lawsuit A Bergen County man has filed a lawsuit against the Borough of Rutherford, its police department, and several officers, claiming he was struck while handcuffed and strapped inside an ambulance during a psychiatric transport, and alleges nearly 10 minutes of body camera footage tied to the incident were later removed (lawsuit attached at the bottom of this news article). Brian Caughey filed the civil rights suit on Tuesday, May 5, against the borough, Rutherford Police Department, Officer Thomas Kilroe, Officer John Ahearn, and unnamed officers over the Sunday, June 9, 2024 incident following…
9 Charged After ATV, Dirt Bike, Bicycle Chaos In Middlesex: Police 9 Charged After ATV, Dirt Bike, Bicycle Chaos In Middlesex: Police 9 Charged After ATV, Dirt Bike, Bicycle Chaos In Middlesex: Police
9 Charged After ATV, Dirt Bike, Bicycle Chaos In Middlesex: Police Nine people have been charged following two separate police eluding incidents involving ATVs, dirt bikes, and bicycles in Central Jersey earlier this month, police said. Middlesex Borough police charged six adults with second-degree eluding after authorities said they knowingly refused lawful police orders to stop while operating vehicles in a dangerous manner that created a risk of death or injury. Those charged were identified as Eric Rodriguez, 30, of Perth Amboy; Breidy Taveras, 34, of New Brunswick; Justice P. Philip, 27, of Somerset; Derek E. Gomez, 25, of New Brunswick; Christian J. …
Jersey City Wants Cameras To Crack Down On Double Parking, Bike Lane Blockers Jersey City Wants Cameras To Crack Down On Double Parking, Bike Lane Blockers Jersey City Wants Cameras To Crack Down On Double Parking, Bike Lane Blockers
Jersey City Wants Cameras To Crack Down On Double Parking, Bike Lane Blockers Jersey City could soon begin using cameras to crack down on double parking, blocked bike lanes, and illegal parking under a new pilot program announced Wednesday, May 20, by Mayor James Solomon. The city plans to introduce a resolution at the June 10 City Council meeting seeking approval to enter contracts for the camera-assisted parking enforcement program, with a launch targeted for July or August. The pilot program would focus on some of the city’s most common traffic and parking complaints, including double parking, vehicles blocking crosswalks and bike lanes, and cars illegally sitting…
Security Guard's Unattended Gun Prompts Lockdown At Paramus Mall-Based Tech School Security Guard's Unattended Gun Prompts Lockdown At Paramus Mall-Based Tech School Security Guard's Unattended Gun Prompts Lockdown At Paramus Mall-Based Tech School
Security Guard's Unattended Gun Prompts Lockdown At Paramus Mall-Based Tech School Lincoln Technical Institute at Bergen Town Center in Paramus was briefly placed on lockdown on Wednesday, May 20, after a security guard reportedly left a firearm unattended and was unable to locate it, police said. Paramus police responded to the campus at 11:40 a.m., to investigate the report, according to Police Chief Robert Guidetti. As officers conducted an initial investigation and secured the area, the campus was temporarily locked down as a precaution. “At this time, the campus remains active and fully operational,” Guidetti said at 2:40 p.m.. “There is no ongoing threat t…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For All 21 NJ Counties Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For All 21 NJ Counties Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For All 21 NJ Counties
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For All 21 NJ Counties A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for all 21 New Jersey counties through 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters warned that scattered wind gusts up to 70 mph, isolated quarter-size hail, and frequent lightning are possible across the state. Severe thunderstorms could develop throughout the afternoon and evening as a strong storm system moves across the region, the NWS said. The greatest threat is expected to be damaging wind gusts capable of downing trees and power lines, along with isolated hail and dangerous lightning. Residents are ur…
Snooki Says Wendy Williams Tried To Test Pregnancy Rumors With Beer On TV Snooki Says Wendy Williams Tried To Test Pregnancy Rumors With Beer On TV Snooki Says Wendy Williams Tried To Test Pregnancy Rumors With Beer On TV
Snooki Says Wendy Williams Tried To Test Pregnancy Rumors With Beer On TV Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi is claiming that Wendy Williams once brought beer onto her talk show during an interview after hearing rumors the “Jersey Shore” star was pregnant. Polizzi, 38, of Florham Park, shared the story during a recent appearance on Kaitlyn Bristowe’s “Off the Vine” podcast while reflecting on a period when she tried changing her public image after becoming famous. Polizzi said Williams was the one to call her out when she tried to act "more classier," adding, "she was intimidating, for sure." “Remember when she made you drink when you were pregnant?” asked Polizzi’s friend…
Iselin Man Charged In 67-Car Windshield Rampage Across NJ Towns: Cops Iselin Man Charged In 67-Car Windshield Rampage Across NJ Towns: Cops Iselin Man Charged In 67-Car Windshield Rampage Across NJ Towns: Cops
Iselin Man Charged In 67-Car Windshield Rampage Across NJ Towns: Cops An Iselin man was arrested after police say he used brick pavers to smash car windshields across multiple Union and Middlesex County towns during a six-day vandalism spree involving 67 vehicles, police said. Cranford police began investigating reports of shattered windshields during overnight hours in early April, authorities said. Around the same time, similar incidents were reported in Linden, Rahway, Hillside, Woodbridge, and Edison. The suspect intentionally and indiscriminately damaged parked vehicles by throwing brick pavers through windshields, causing significant destruction. Approx…
Massive Condo Project Planned At Bamboo Nightclub Property In Seaside Heights Massive Condo Project Planned At Bamboo Nightclub Property In Seaside Heights Massive Condo Project Planned At Bamboo Nightclub Property In Seaside Heights
Massive Condo Project Planned At Bamboo Nightclub Property In Seaside Heights The former Seaside Heights Bamboo nightclub property made famous on MTV’s “Jersey Shore” could soon be replaced by a luxury condo complex. Plans presented to the city's Planning and Zoning Board call for a new five-story building with 48 condominium units, a pool deck, gym, retail space, and parking along the 200 block of Boulevard. Bamboo was demolished in 2021 and was the site of the infamous brawl between "Jersey Shore" cast members JWoww, Pauly D, The Situation, and Ronnie. Bamboo Bar and nearby Karma were both owned by John Saddy before the businesses were sold at auction following Sup…
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