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NJSP Security Guard, Mom Who Worked In Same Building Die Days Apart Of Coronavirus NJSP Security Guard, Mom Who Worked In Same Building Die Days Apart Of Coronavirus NJSP Security Guard, Mom Who Worked In Same Building Die Days Apart Of Coronavirus
Njsp Security Guard, Mom Who Worked In Same Building Die Days Apart Of Coronavirus A New Jersey State Police security guard and her mom who worked in the same Newark building reportedly died days apart of coronavirus. Latasha Andrews, 33, worked in the security operations unit of field operations and died of COVID-19 on April 24.  "The tragedy is compounded by her mother, Gloria Andrews who worked in the same building, passing from the same Covid-19 a day or 2 earlier," Frank Carmody wrote on NJSP's Facebook tribute. "Although I have been retired for 3 years I still remember her as a friendly but conscientious worker." Andrews began her career with NJSP i…
Off-Duty Trooper Finds 'Human Remains' On I-287 In Middlesex County Off-Duty Trooper Finds 'Human Remains' On I-287 In Middlesex County Off-Duty Trooper Finds 'Human Remains' On I-287 In Middlesex County
Off-Duty Trooper Finds 'Human Remains' On I-287 In Middlesex County An off-duty New Jersey state trooper found human remains while driving on I-287 in Middlesex County, authorities said. The discovery was made near Exit 8 in Piscataway on the southbound side of the highway around 3:25 p.m., state police told NJ.com. It is not clear exactly what the trooper found. Authorities were investigating as of Friday night. Check back for details.
Report: Newark Man Jumps On Firetruck, Chest Bumps Firefighters Report: Newark Man Jumps On Firetruck, Chest Bumps Firefighters Report: Newark Man Jumps On Firetruck, Chest Bumps Firefighters
Report: Newark Man Jumps On Firetruck, Chest Bumps Firefighters An "emotionally distressed" man was arrested after climbing onto a fire truck and shoving several firefighters in Newark, reports say. Firefighters were responding to reports of a possible carbon monoxide leak on the 800 block of S. 13th Street when they saw a man throwing garbage around, RLS Media said citing a police statement. The man, identified as Dayvon A. Perez, proceeded to climb onto a fire truck in an attempt to vandalize it, police said. The 19-year-old jumped off the truck and chest bumped a firefighter, then climbed onto another truck and shoved a firefighter, authorities said…
Authorities: Alleged Gang Member Nabbed In Sussex County McDonald's Stabbing, Victim Airlifted Authorities: Alleged Gang Member Nabbed In Sussex County McDonald's Stabbing, Victim Airlifted Authorities: Alleged Gang Member Nabbed In Sussex County McDonald's Stabbing, Victim Airlifted
Authorities: Alleged Gang Member Nabbed In Sussex County McDonald's Stabbing, Victim Airlifted A man was airlifted to the hospital after a suspect who identified as a member of the Latin King gang stabbed him at a Sussex County McDonald's, authorities said Thursday. The victim was flown to Morristown Medical Center with multiple stab wounds to the left side of his body after being attacked at the McDonald's on Route 23 around 5:35 p.m. Wednesday, Franklin police said in a news release. Several hours later, Kenneth C. Royce, Jr., 35 of Ogdensburg, was taken into custody and charged with aggravated assault and weapons offenses, authorities said. He was turned over to the Sussex C…
Bergen County Restaurant Closes As Others Open Bergen County Restaurant Closes As Others Open Bergen County Restaurant Closes As Others Open
Bergen County Restaurant Closes As Others Open While the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the restaurant industry, some eateries are still planning to open. Bibillia in Ridgewood was planning on opening months ago. The family-run Korean restaurant, however, is planning for a late May opening, BoozyBurbs reports.  Bibillia, coming to Chestnut Street, will allow customers to customize every aspect of their meals -- like Chipotle or Moe's, but for Bibimbap and noodles. Choose from white, purple or brown rice, beef, shrimp, chicken, tofu and other proteins for the base of your bowl. Build it up with veggies and top it off wi…
NJ County Hit Hardest By Coronavirus Reopening Parks, Golf Courses Saturday NJ County Hit Hardest By Coronavirus Reopening Parks, Golf Courses Saturday NJ County Hit Hardest By Coronavirus Reopening Parks, Golf Courses Saturday
NJ County Hit Hardest By Coronavirus Reopening Parks, Golf Courses Saturday Bergen County -- the New Jersey county hardest-hit by coronavirus -- will be reopening parks and golf courses Saturday morning, officials said. Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday gave county officials the green light to reopen their parks and golf courses if they so choose, as the state's parks and golf courses would reopen at sunrise Saturday. Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, who was among the first officials in the state to move toward a lockdown, is taking Murphy up on his offer. As of Thursday morning, there were 15,446 coronavirus cases including 1,057 deaths reported in Bergen County.…
Charges Upgraded For DWI Driver Who Critically Injured PAPD Officer In Jersey City Crash Charges Upgraded For DWI Driver Who Critically Injured PAPD Officer In Jersey City Crash Charges Upgraded For DWI Driver Who Critically Injured PAPD Officer In Jersey City Crash
Charges Upgraded For DWI Driver Who Critically Injured Papd Officer In Jersey City Crash A New York woman is facing upgraded and additional charges including a DWI in connection with a crash that left a Port Authority police officer critically injured, authorities said Tuesday. Amandeep Tiwana, 27, was initially charged with fourth-degree assault by auto after she came speeding down the eastbound side of Route 139 and hit PAPD Officer Peter Siano, III, who was securing the scene of a previous rollover crash with Jersey City police officers around 12:30 a.m., Suarez said.  She struck the median divider, a JCPD radio car and then Siano, causing serious bodily injur…
VOTE: NJ Parks Reopening Too Soon Or Par For The Course? VOTE: NJ Parks Reopening Too Soon Or Par For The Course? VOTE: NJ Parks Reopening Too Soon Or Par For The Course?
Vote: NJ Parks Reopening Too Soon Or Par For The Course? New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday announced state parks will be reopening this weekend, and county officials çan reopen their parks if they so desire. Although studies show New Jerseyans feel more impacted by coronavirus than residents of any other state, many condemned Murphy for starting to reopen the state prematurely. Vote below.
Some Jersey City Residents Still Without Water 16 Hours After Major Main Break Some Jersey City Residents Still Without Water 16 Hours After Major Main Break Some Jersey City Residents Still Without Water 16 Hours After Major Main Break
Some Jersey City Residents Still Without Water 16 Hours After Major Main Break Although water has been restored to much of Jersey City and Hoboken after a major water main break, some Jersey City residents remained without water Wednesday -- nearly 16 hours after the Kearny incident. A boil water advisory was issued by Suez for those whose water had been restored in the cities Wednesday morning. Jersey City residents on Huron Avenue, St. Paul's Avenue, Elm Street, Spruce Street, Liberty Avenue and Journal Square reported still being without water Wednesday morning. Others reported discoloration despite boiling. Suez urged residents to check with their building's man…
Report: Commissioner Of NJ Veterans Homes Resigns After 103 Residents Die Of Coronavirus Report: Commissioner Of NJ Veterans Homes Resigns After 103 Residents Die Of Coronavirus Report: Commissioner Of NJ Veterans Homes Resigns After 103 Residents Die Of Coronavirus
Report: Commissioner Of NJ Veterans Homes Resigns After 103 Residents Die Of Coronavirus The official who helmed New Jersey's veterans homes, which reported a total 103 coronavirus deaths and 391 cases, resigned from his position, NorthJersey.com reports. Mark Piterski oversaw the Paramus and Menlo Park homes, which together have more COVID-19 deaths and cases than any other nursing homes in New Jersey. Retired New Jersey Army National Guard Colonel Walter Nall -- who is currently the director of Veterans Services -- will be the acting Deputy Commissioner for Veterans Affairs, NorthJersey.com reports. Piterski reportedly resigned Monday. Click here for more from NorthJersey.c…
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