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Watch As Lifeguard With Prosthetic Leg Rescues Driver From Sinking Car In Bayonne Watch As Lifeguard With Prosthetic Leg Rescues Driver From Sinking Car In Bayonne Watch As Lifeguard With Prosthetic Leg Rescues Driver From Sinking Car In Bayonne
Watch As Lifeguard With Prosthetic Leg Rescues Driver From Sinking Car In Bayonne A local swimming instructor with a prosthetic leg happened to be in the right place at the right time Tuesday, when a 68-year-old driver who couldn't swim accidentally sent his car into the Newark Bay in Bayonne. The British Swim School instructor and lifeguard -- 29-year-old Anthony Capuano -- went in after him. And the entire rescue was caught on tape. Capuano, of Elizabeth, was just 17 years old when he was struck by a train in Jersey City. He's been living with a prosthetic limb, but that hasn't stopped him from living an active life. Three years ago, he became a swimming instructor, …
Prosecutor: Englewood Roofer Crossed Center Line In Serious Head-On Hit-Run Crash Prosecutor: Englewood Roofer Crossed Center Line In Serious Head-On Hit-Run Crash Prosecutor: Englewood Roofer Crossed Center Line In Serious Head-On Hit-Run Crash
Prosecutor: Englewood Roofer Crossed Center Line In Serious Head-On Hit-Run Crash A 45-year-old roofer from Englewood was charged in a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured two people on Halloween, authorities said Friday.  Giovanny Forero-Gomez was charged with assault by auto and knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash resulting in serious bodily injury in connection with the Oct. 31 crash on William Street, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Forero-Gomez was behind the wheel of a 2013 Ford Explorer when he crossed over the double yellow line and struck a 2020 Audi Q3 head-on around 8:30 p.m., Musella said. Forero-Gomez took off…
Man Admits To NJ, NY Bank Robbery Spree Man Admits To NJ, NY Bank Robbery Spree Man Admits To NJ, NY Bank Robbery Spree
Man Admits To NJ, NY Bank Robbery Spree A New Jersey man admitted to a bank robbery spree across New York and New Jersey. Myron Anderson, 40, of Newark, pleaded guilty on Friday, Nov. 13 to five counts of bank robbery and two counts of Hobbs Act robbery before U.S. District Judge Kevin McNulty, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito said in a statement. The robberies occurred between October 2018 and January 2019. Anderson admitted to the following bank robberies: Myron Anderson admitted to the above bank robberies.U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito In each robbery, Anderson walked into the banks with a hat pulled down closely over his e…
Man Admits To NJ, NY Bank Robbery Spree Man Admits To NJ, NY Bank Robbery Spree Man Admits To NJ, NY Bank Robbery Spree
Man Admits To NJ, NY Bank Robbery Spree An Essex County man on Friday admitted to a bank robbery spree across New York and New Jersey. Myron Anderson, 40, of Newark, pleaded guilty to five counts of bank robbery and two counts of Hobbs Act robbery before U.S. District Judge Kevin McNulty, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito said in a statement. The robberies occurred between October 2018 and January 2019. Anderson admitted to the following bank robberies: Myron Anderson admitted to the above bank robberies.U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito In each robbery, Anderson walked into the banks with a hat pulled down closely over his eyes to…
New Restaurant 'The Supper Club' Open For Dinner In Hoboken New Restaurant 'The Supper Club' Open For Dinner In Hoboken New Restaurant 'The Supper Club' Open For Dinner In Hoboken
New Restaurant 'The Supper Club' Open For Dinner In Hoboken A new restaurant with a seasonal menu has opened four days a week for dinner a Hoboken cafe. "The Supper Club" is located inside Bwè Kafe on Adams Street, Friday through Monday, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The eatery is run by Greer Lou, who is also the executive chef. Starters options include sweet potato and lentil soup with coconut, coriander and ginger ($9) and avocado and beet salad ($12).  Entrees include braised pork shoulder with fried rosemary, cannellini beans and roasted cabbage ($28) and chicken al mattone with long-cooked greens and polenta ($25). Try mac & cheese, brocc…
Celeb Pastor Sold Montclair Home Days Before He Was Fired Over Marital Affair Celeb Pastor Sold Montclair Home Days Before He Was Fired Over Marital Affair Celeb Pastor Sold Montclair Home Days Before He Was Fired Over Marital Affair
Celeb Pastor Sold Montclair Home Days Before He Was Fired Over Marital Affair A celebrity pastor fired from a popular international church sold his Montclair mansion days before his cheating scandal hit the tabloids. Carl Lentz and wife Laura sold their Heller Way home for $1.5 million on Oct. 23, a Halstead sales associate told the New York Post. Eleven days later, Hillsong Church's founding pastor announced Lentz had been fired due to "moral failures" and "breaches of trust." Lentz -- Justin Bieber's former "spiritual advisor" -- said on Instagram the following day that he had, in fact, cheated on his wife. View this post on Instagram …
State Police Seek BMW Driver Who Stole $187K In Jewelry From Burlington, Camden County Stores State Police Seek BMW Driver Who Stole $187K In Jewelry From Burlington, Camden County Stores State Police Seek BMW Driver Who Stole $187K In Jewelry From Burlington, Camden County Stores
State Police Seek BMW Driver Who Stole $187K In Jewelry From Burlington, Camden County Stores New Jersey State Police seek the public's help identifying a man wanted for stealing more $187,000 worth of jewelry from three jewelry stores in Burlington and Camden counties. On Nov. 2, the man entered David Arlen Jewelry in Hainesport and began speaking with a sales associate. While viewing some pieces of jewelry, the man grabbed two diamond rings from a display case and fled the store, police said. While investigating the theft, detectives discovered that the suspect was also wanted for stealing more than $77,000 worth of jewelry from a jewelry store in Marlton on Oct. 28, and more than…
Hackensack Carpet Installer Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Same Juvenile For Years Hackensack Carpet Installer Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Same Juvenile For Years Hackensack Carpet Installer Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Same Juvenile For Years
Hackensack Carpet Installer Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Same Juvenile For Years A 55-year-old carpet installer from Hackensack is accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile under the age of 18 for years, authorities said Thursday.  Luis Morocho-Sacaquiri, who is married, was arrested and charged with aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, sexual assault by contact, endangering the welfare of a child and aggravated sexual contact Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. An investigation was launched Tuesday, Nov. 10, following a tip to police, Musella said. It was not clear when the incidents began, how Morocho-Sacaquiri knew the alleged victim, or…
Family Of Bergen County Realtors, Board Director Charged In $4.7 Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme Family Of Bergen County Realtors, Board Director Charged In $4.7 Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme Family Of Bergen County Realtors, Board Director Charged In $4.7 Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme
Family Of Bergen County Realtors, Board Director Charged In $4.7 Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme The owner of a "distressed" North Jersey real estate investment firm, his parents, brother and one family friend were charged in a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme that began in at least 2014, authorities said Thursday. Chander Singh, 44, of Emerson, falsely solicited $4.7 million from approximately 30 investors through a web of entities under the umbrella of his company, SC Capital Investors LLC, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The investigation into Singh and his company was launched last February, when authorities began receiving tips from multiple investors t…
West Milford Vape Shop Busted Selling To Minors Again West Milford Vape Shop Busted Selling To Minors Again West Milford Vape Shop Busted Selling To Minors Again
West Milford Vape Shop Busted Selling To Minors Again A West Milford vape shop owner was busted selling products to minors for the second time this year, local police said. Vapelite owner Paul Aiazzone last month admitted to selling items to the juveniles, and to not asking for identification as required by law, West Milford police said. He was caught doing the same thing in February, police said. Police set up surveillance at the Marshall Hill Road shop after school hours on Oct. 19 and Oct. 21, following anonymous complaints of sales to minors, police said. "Within minutes of setting up surveillance several juveniles were observed entering…
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