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South Jersey Police Seek Endangered, Missing Teen South Jersey Police Seek Endangered, Missing Teen South Jersey Police Seek Endangered, Missing Teen
South Jersey Police Seek Endangered, Missing Teen Authorities in South Jersey are seeking the public's help in finding a teen who they described as missing and endangered. Silvia Abarca-Velasquez, 15, was last seen March 9, Glassboro police said. She is Hispanic, 5"3', approximately 115 pounds with brown hair, brown eyes and a medium complexion, police said. Anyone with information as to Siliva's whereabouts is urged to call police at 856-881-1500 or text GLASSPD to 847411.
JACKPOT: NJ Man Wins $231K After Hitting 12-Leg Sports Bet Parlay JACKPOT: NJ Man Wins $231K After Hitting 12-Leg Sports Bet Parlay JACKPOT: NJ Man Wins $231K After Hitting 12-Leg Sports Bet Parlay
Jackpot: NJ Man Wins $231K After Hitting 12-Leg Sports Bet Parlay A New Jersey man won the largest HardRockCasino.com jackpot since sports gambling became legal in the state, the casino said. Gregory L. of Monmouth County put down $326 before hitting the 12-leg parlay, winning $231,000 in a multi-sport parlay, the casino said. Gregory connected on six NBA and NHL games last Thursday, NJ.com says citing his betting slip. Here were his bets, according to the outlet. Brooklyn Nets over Boston Celtics (money line) Toronto Raptors vs. Atlanta Hawks (over 56.5 points in the first quarter) Miami Heat vs. Orlando Magic (over 210.5 points) New York Knicks vs. M…
17 Adults, 9 Children Displaced In Newark Fire, 1 Firefighter Injured 17 Adults, 9 Children Displaced In Newark Fire, 1 Firefighter Injured 17 Adults, 9 Children Displaced In Newark Fire, 1 Firefighter Injured
17 Adults, 9 Children Displaced In Newark Fire, 1 Firefighter Injured Six families were displaced and a firefighter suffered minor injuries in a fire that collapsed the roof of a Newark home Tuesday afternoon. A fire broke out at the two-story, duplex, wood-frame at 81 Wolcott Terr.  around 2:25 p.m. A second alarm was called immediately with some 70 firefighters at the scene.  Firefighters reported a roof collapse with one firefighter suffering a minor injury -- but remaining on duty. The fire was considered under control at 3:03 p.m. Six families, comprising 17 adults and nine children, were relocated. The cause and origin of this fire ar…
Montclair Homeowner Reports Middle Aged Man Taking Pictures Of Young Girls Playing Outside Montclair Homeowner Reports Middle Aged Man Taking Pictures Of Young Girls Playing Outside Montclair Homeowner Reports Middle Aged Man Taking Pictures Of Young Girls Playing Outside
Montclair Homeowner Reports Middle Aged Man Taking Pictures Of Young Girls Playing Outside A Montclair homeowner told police that a middle-aged man stopped to take photos of his young daughter and her friend playing outside before jogging away, authorities said. The girls were in their Central Avenue driveway, and the homeowner was tending to his yard on March 11, when the man passed their house then turned around and stopped at the edge of the driveway, Montclair Police Sgt. Terence Turner said. "The subject then appeared to take pictures with his phone of the juveniles, then started to slowly jog north on Central Avenue towards Edgemont Park," the sergeant said.  "The sus…
67-Year-Old Man Struck, Killed By Multiple Vehicles On Routes 1&9 67-Year-Old Man Struck, Killed By Multiple Vehicles On Routes 1&9 67-Year-Old Man Struck, Killed By Multiple Vehicles On Routes 1&9
67-Year-Old Man Struck, Killed By Multiple Vehicles On Routes 1&9 A 67-year-old man was struck by multiple vehicles and killed on routes 1&9 in Elizabeth Monday night. A 26-year-old East Orange man was heading southbound in a 2015 Infiniti Q50 when he struck the pedestrian at Spring and E. Jersey Street around 10:50 p.m., Elizabeth police spokeswoman Kelly Martins said. The pedestrian was crossing against the traffic signal and stopped in the middle of the highway in the left lane, Martins said. After he was struck, the and landed in the northbound lanes, where he was hit by multiple vehicles, police said.  The man was pronounced dead at t…
Hudson County Welfare Office Employee Accused Of Stealing Thousands Of Dollars Hudson County Welfare Office Employee Accused Of Stealing Thousands Of Dollars Hudson County Welfare Office Employee Accused Of Stealing Thousands Of Dollars
Hudson County Welfare Office Employee Accused Of Stealing Thousands Of Dollars A Hudson County Welfare employee was arrested after an investigation found he used Electronic Benefits Transfer cards to withdraw cash, authorities said Monday. Herbert Thomas, 55, of Jersey City, accessed EBT cards issued to welfare recipients at least 10 times between Sept. 28, 2020 and Feb. 19, 2021, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Thomas withdrew several thousand dollars in cash, Suarez said. He was arrested March 15 at the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office in Jersey City, and charged with 10 counts of theft by unlawful taking. Thomas' first court appearance is sched…
UPDATE: Missing Sussex County Teen Found Unharmed UPDATE: Missing Sussex County Teen Found Unharmed UPDATE: Missing Sussex County Teen Found Unharmed
Update: Missing Sussex County Teen Found Unharmed UPDATE: A 14-year-old who went missing early Tuesday morning was located unharmed. PREVIOUS STORY: A North Jersey mom is pleading with the public to help locate her teen daughter, who went missing from their Hamburg home in the early morning hours. Alicia Bilney says 14-year-old Savannah left their house between midnight and 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 16. Savannah typically wears very heavy or dark eye makeup but may not have any on. She is believed to be wearing black jeans.  Her hair is faded red with brown roots and she has a slit in each eyebrow, and braces. "We suspect she i…
UPDATE: Pedestrian Struck, Killed By NJ Transit Train ID'd As 18-Year-Old Man UPDATE: Pedestrian Struck, Killed By NJ Transit Train ID'd As 18-Year-Old Man UPDATE: Pedestrian Struck, Killed By NJ Transit Train ID'd As 18-Year-Old Man
Update: Pedestrian Struck, Killed By NJ Transit Train ID'd As 18-Year-Old Man NJ Transit officials have identified the pedestrian struck and killed by a train over the weekend as an 18-year-old Plainfield man. Lorenzo Bautista was struck by Raritan Valley Line train 5530 near the Plainfield station around 6:40 p.m. Saturday, NJ Transit spokeswoman Lisa Torbic said. None of the approximately 30 passengers on board the train were injured, Torbic said. The train left the Raritan Station at 6:14 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive in Cranford at 6:54 p.m. New Jersey Transit police were leading the investigation.
WINNER: Lottery Ticket Good For $384K Sold In Hoboken WINNER: Lottery Ticket Good For $384K Sold In Hoboken WINNER: Lottery Ticket Good For $384K Sold In Hoboken
Winner: Lottery Ticket Good For $384K Sold In Hoboken A winning New Jersey Lottery ticket good for nearly $384,000 was sold in Hoboken. The ticket from the Monday, March 15 Jersey Cash 5 drawing was sold at Davis Stationery on Washington Street. The winning numbers were: 02, 14, 21, 25, and 37 and the XTRA number was: 02.  The ticket was worth $384,573, and the retailer will receive a bonus check for $2,000.
Popular Sushi Spot Opening 2nd Location In Bergen County Popular Sushi Spot Opening 2nd Location In Bergen County Popular Sushi Spot Opening 2nd Location In Bergen County
Popular Sushi Spot Opening 2nd Location In Bergen County A popular Essex County sushi spot is opening a second location in Bergen County. Sea Shai, located in Nutley, is coming to South Hackensack. The menu includes appetizers like gyoza, edamame, tempura and wings ranging from $4 to $11.  Entrees include a variety of bibimbap, sushi a la carte, regular rolls, specialty rolls, sushi platters, Korean BBQ, bento boxes and more. Sea Shai, 388 Route 46, South Hackensack
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