Veteran North Jersey Police Sgt. Ernesto Hernandez Dies After 2nd Cancer Battle (Tribute)
A longtime police officer from North Jersey has died after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Ernesto “Ernie” Hernandez, 51, of Kearny, died on Feb. 10, 2022, after 23 years on the force. After beating colon cancer 4 years ago, Hernandez was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic/liver cancer on Christmas 2021.
Ernesto's 91-year-old mother, Hilda, has endured the loss of two sons to the exact same cancer three days shy of exactly 6 years apart. Her son, Efrain Hernandez, former Gulf War Air Force Pilot, died on Feb. 14, 2016.
Ernesto was laid to rest with full police honors on Tuesday, Feb. 15…
Feds: Twins From Maryland Used Bogus $1M Loans To Trade Crypto, Buy Sports Car
A pair of twin brothers from Maryland are facing federal charges for fraudulently obtaining $1 million in COVID-19 loans, authorities announced.
Jerry and Jaleel Phillips, 24, of Temple Hills, submit bogus Paycheck Protection Program loan applications (PPP), Economic Injury Disaster loan applications (EIDL), and unemployment insurance claims to get the money, United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron said.
The Phillips brothers created aliases, used the personal identifying information of real people, and used out of business or fake corporate entities to apply…
Trenton Woman Killed 'On-Again Off-Again Boyfriend,' Prosecutor Says
A Trenton woman has been arrested in the killing of her on-again, off-again boyfriend, authorities said.
Tahira Young, 38, is accused of stabbing Antwone Barnes, 37, dead around 2:20 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 15, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said. Barnes was pronounced dead at the scene.
Things had been hot and cold between the two for some time before the killing on the 200 block of East Hanover Street, Onofri said.
Young was detained at the scene of the stabbing, and the prosecutor’s office has filed a motion to detain her pending trial.
Social media tributes were pouring in f…
'You Matter': Gabriel Perez Of Wyckoff Dies, 19
"You matter."
Those are the words Gabriel "Gabe" Jose Perez is wearing printed on his yellow hoodie in the photo on his obituary.
It's the message that the 19-year-old Wyckoff resident's family is hoping to send to others like Gabe battling depression, after his death Feb. 3, 2022.
Gabe is survived by his doting parents, Gabriel S. Perez and Rosa Perez Marmol; supportive sisters, Janille G. Fagundo and Anabel Perez; and his adoring niece, Emmalie Fagundo.
Born on May 13, 2002 in New York, NY, after defying many odds, Gabe brought so much joy and warmth to those around him.
Those who k…
Wanted: Baltimore Man Raped 13-Year-Old Girl, Brutally Stabbed 2nd Victim 2X, Police Say
A 20-year-old Baltimore man is being sought by police in the rape of a 13-year-old girl, and a pair of domestic stabbings targeting a 21-year-old victim, authorities announced.
The first incident carried out at the hands of Marquise Henry Jr. was on Dec. 15, 2021, when he raped the teen girl in East Baltimore, city police said.
Five days later, he stabbed the 21-year-old woman 14 times on Cottage Avenue, injuring her lung, liver, neck and arms, according to police. Her injuries were so severe she needed surgery.
Then, on Feb. 10, 2022, the same victim was stabbed multiple times in the thro…
