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Jersey City, NJ
Breaking News
Update
: West New York Man Beat 62-Year-Old Mom To Death, Prosecutor Says
Charges have been upgraded for a 33-year-old West New York man arrested in connection with his 62-year-old mother's death, authorities said Sunday. Emmanuel Gonzalez was initially charged with aggravated assault after his mom, Irma L. Pons, was found unresponsive in a bedroom and pronounced dead Thursday afternoon, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Members of the West New York Police Department responded to 439 66th St., unit 2 on reports of an unresponsive woman around 1:30 p.m. Jan. 14, Suarez said. Pons was pronounced dead 15 minutes later, the prosecutor said. The …
Newark, NJ
Breaking News
Man Attacks, Kills 45-Year-Old Wife In Their Newark Home, Authorities Say
A Newark man is facing a first-degree murder charge after attacking and killing his 45-year-old wife in their Newark home, authorities said. Maria Lasso was attacked by Jose Lasso Guaman at their Polk Street home on Jan. 14, and pronounced dead at the scene around 7:45 a.m., Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Guaman has been charged with first degree murder, possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. He was arrested Jan. 14 and remanded to the Essex County Correctiona…
Cherry Hill, NJ
Breaking News
Once Homeless & Addicted To Heroin, New Jersey Man Sworn In As Attorney
Graduating drug court in 2012 has been Landon Hacker's greatest accomplishment for the last several years. That changed on Wednesday, when he was sworn in as an attorney by state Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Stuart Rabner. If not for guidance from his own attorney in 2012, things may not have turned out this way for 33-year-old Hacker. "If you put everything you have into something, if you want something bad enough, anything is possible," Hacker said. Hacker -- who spent his nights under the Benjamin Franklin Bridge in Camden -- was facing five years in prison after violating …
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
On Your Side
Planet Fitness Is First Approved Tenant For The Shops at Town Square In Towamencin
Planet Fitness has officially been approved as the first official tenant for the Shops at Town Square in Towamencin, NorthPenn now reports. The 24-hour facility will open at former Sears Hardware location and is expected to open in second quarter of 2021. A conditional use request from property owner Philadelphia Suburban Development Corporation (PSDC) allowing health club use in the entertainment lifestyle overlay district was unanimously approved by the Township's Board of Supervisors during the Jan. 13 meeting. PSDC's request to waive the land development process on the …
Franklin Township, NJ
Breaking News
NJ Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Motel Stabbing
A 49-year-old North Plainfield man has been charged with attempted murder in an early-morning motel stabbing that left the victim critically injured, authorities said Wednesday. Police responding to a motel around 4:50 a.m. on Jan. 12 found a 55-year-old North Plainfield resident with multiple stab wounds, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said. Responding officers and medical personnel began life saving measures at the scene and the victim was transported to a nearby trauma hospital for emergency treatment, Robertson said. The suspect was found in a hotel room and ident…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Breaking News
Update
: 61-Year-Old Driver Dead, 14 Injured In Route 24 Morris County Van Crash
A 61-year-old van driver died and 14 passengers were injured in a crash Wednesday morning on Route 24 in Morris County, authorities confirmed. A 2000 Ford E350 passenger van was heading eastbound when it veered off the right side of the road, struck a guardrail and overturned around 10:15 a.m. near milepost 2, New Jersey State Police Trooper Charles Marchan said. The van then struck a second guardrail and went down an embankment hitting several trees along the way, Marchan said. The driver, a Plainfield man whose name was not released, died, and 14 passengers sustained varying levels…
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Breaking News
Philadelphia Officer Gets 14 Years For Distributing Child Porn While On Duty
A 49-year-old Philadelphia police officer was sentenced to 14 years in state prison, 20 years of supervised release and ordered to pay more than $100,000 for distributing child pornography while on duty, federal officials said.. James Strohm, 49, was also ordered to pay $79,000 in restitution and more than $27,000 in special assessments by United States District Court Judge Gerald A. McHugh, First Assistant United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams said. Strohm, a 20-year member of the Philadelphia Police Department, in July 2019 pleaded guilty to one count of posse…
North Hunterdon, NJ
On Your Side
Slim Chickens Opens In Flemington, 14 More Locations Planned Across New Jersey
A new chicken joint has opened in Flemington, with 14 more locations planned across New Jersey. The menu boasts a variety of breaded-chicken meals including chicken tenders, wraps, sandwiches, salads, cake jars and more. Seventeen house sauces are also featured. The Route 31 restaurant is owned by franchisees Paul and Jay Patel, who are at the helm of the New Jersey expansion, BoozyBurbs reports. It was not clear where in the Garden State the other 14 stores will open. Slim Chickens, 39. Route 31, Flemington
Newark, NJ
Obituaries
Veteran Newark Police Officer Hector Moya Dies Of
Covid-
19, 55
Veteran Newark police officer Hector Moya died of COVID-19 complications Wednesday, Jan. 13, officials announced. He was 55 years old. Moya joined the Newark Police Division in March 1998. His assignments included the Fugitive Apprehension Unit, Auto Crimes Division, Special Victims Division and patrol within the 2nd, 4th and 5th Precincts. “The City of Newark deeply grieves the loss of this beloved 22-year police veteran,” Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka said. “Officer Moya served our communities with honor, distinction and excellence. We extend our deepest condolences and prayers to O…
Elizabeth, NJ
Breaking News
Winners
: Mega Millions Tickets Good For $10K Sold At These 9 New Jersey Stores
Nine third-tier prizewinning tickets from the Tuesday, Jan. 12 Mega Millions drawing were sold across New Jersey. Each ticket matched four of the five white balls and the gold ball winning $10,000. The winning numbers were: 12, 14, 26, 28, and 33. The Gold Mega Ball was 09, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02. Those tickets were purchased at the following locations: Atlantic County: New Farmers Market, 2732 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City; Atlantic County: Shore True Value Hardware, 515 New Rd., Somers Point; Bergen County: Quick Chek #168, 156 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack; Cumberland …
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