More Victims Come Forward: Disbarred Attorney Took $70K, Ocean County Prosecutor Says
Additional victims have come forward in a case involving a disbarred New Jersey attorney accused of posing as a licensed lawyer, authorities said.
David T. Schlendorf, 54, of Holladay, Utah, was charged on Tuesday, March 24 with four counts of theft by deception and five counts of unauthorized practice of law, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer. The charges follow a continued investigation that uncovered multiple new victims, Billhimer said.
As previously reported by Daily Voice, in March 2025, a Toms River resident hired Schlendorf to represent him in a legal matter and paid hi…
These 15 NJ Towns Are The Best Places To Live In 2026, New Ranking Says
Fifteen New Jersey towns have been named among the best places to live in 2026, according to a new national ranking.
Niche released its annual Best Places to Live list, ranking communities based on overall livability, including schools, safety, housing, and more. The best place to live in America is Atlantic Station, GA, followed by Colonial Village, a neighborhood in Arlington, VA.
In New Jersey, the top three places to live are Princeton Junction, followed by Harrington Park at No. 2 and Princeton at No. 3, according to the report.
The top 15 New Jersey towns on the list are:
1. Prince…
Ecstasy, Cocaine, Weed Found In Traffic Stop Near Teaneck High School: Cops
A routine traffic stop in Teaneck led to the seizure of multiple drugs, including ecstasy, cocaine, and marijuana, police said.
The incident happened on Thursday, March 26, at approximately 11:32 p.m., when Officer Kevin Rodriguez was conducting traffic enforcement near Teaneck Road and Selvage Avenue, right outside of Teaneck High School, according to Teaneck Deputy Chief Seth Kriegel.
Rodriguez stopped a gray Honda Accord for a motor vehicle violation and made contact with the driver, identified as Aurelio Sanchez, of Paterson, Kriegel said. During the investigation, the officer saw …
Man Kicks Edgewater Officer In Head, Lunges At Another During Arrest: Cops
An Edgewater man is facing multiple charges after police say he assaulted officers during a domestic violence arrest early Saturday morning, March 28, authorities said.
Police responded at approximately 1 a.m. to The Metropolitan in Edgewater for a report of an active domestic violence incident, according to Edgewater Police Chief Donald Martin.
Patrolmen Delgado, Tibus, and Spaccavento arrived and separated the individuals involved before determining that Davian Mercedes, 18, of Edgewater, was the aggressor, the chief said.
Mercedes was placed under arrest following the initial investigat…
Former NJ Assemblyman Killed In Newark Crash
A former New Jersey assemblyman was killed in a two-car crash in Newark Sunday morning, March 29, authorities said.
At 7:29 a.m., Newark police responded to a motor vehicle crash at McCarter Highway and South Street, according to Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said..
Alberto Coutinho, 56, of Newark, was transported to University Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at 8:02 a.m., authorities said.
The driver of the second vehicle was also taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, officials said.
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