Franklin Man Threatens Co-Worker After Store Ban: Police
A Sussex County man is facing charges after allegedly returning to a store he was banned from and threatening a co-worker, authorities said.
Kevin J. Conklin, 45, of Franklin Borough, was arrested on the evening of Feb. 24 following an investigation by local police, according to the Franklin Borough Police Department.
The investigation, led by Sgt. Jesse Babcock and Patrol Officer Dylan Testa, found that Conklin returned to a QuickChek location where he had previously been banned from, police said. While there, Conklin harassed a co-worker both in person and by phone, sending threats a…
Bergen County Store Sells $4M Mega Millions Ticket
A Bergen County lottery player won a $4 million Mega Millions prize after hitting a multiplier.
The winning ticket matched four white balls and the Mega Ball in the Tuesday, April 14 drawing and included a 4X multiplier, increasing the base $1 million prize to $4 million, according to the New Jersey Lottery.
The ticket was sold at Garden State Dairy, located at 135 Oakland Street in Closter, lottery officials said.
The winning numbers were 17, 21, 24, 57, and 69. The Mega Ball was 12, officials said. No one won the jackpot, which now stands at $130 million heading into Friday’s drawin…
Lodi Man Barricades Himself After Firing Gun During Mental Crisis: Police
A Lodi man was taken into custody after firing a gun inside his apartment, then barricading himself for hours during a mental health crisis, authorities said.
On Monday, April 13, police were called at approximately 9:32 p.m., after a man went to check on his brother, Robert Dabal, 48, who had made suicidal statements, according to Lt. Dominic Miller.
When the man arrived, he spoke with his brother, who then placed a handgun to his own head, Miller said. After attempts to calm him down, Dabal allegedly fired a round into the floor inside the apartment, police said.
The brother was able to …
Manahawkin Dad Of 4 Killed In Clifton Construction Accident, Months After Son Cleared Of Cancer
A Jersey Shore father of four who spent the past year caring for his sick children was killed in a construction accident in Clifton, those who knew him confirmed.
Vincent “Vinny” Trotter, 34, of Manahawkin, was identified by loved ones as the person who died in the 11:15 a.m. crash on Monday, April 13, when a large construction lift fell on its side on Main Avenue near Homer Street. He is survived by his fiancée, Tiffanie Cardona, and their four children.
A MealTrain and fundraiser through Shore Life Church have been set up for Cardona, who is now left to raise the children alone.
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