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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The Piermont, New Luxury Building In Hillsdale, Opens Leasing
A new luxury apartment community is now leasing in Bergen County, offering modern living spaces and resort-style amenities for North Jersey residents.
The Piermont, a newly built residential development in Hillsdale, has officially opened leasing for studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom apartments, and townhomes, according to the property. Pricing for the lowest available units appears to start around $2,700, based on current listings.
Units are designed with open-concept layouts, energy-efficient windows, and modern kitchens featuring stainless-steel appliances and ample storage, the deve…