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Ex-Con Brothers Sentenced For East Orange Gunpoint Robbery Ex-Con Brothers Sentenced For East Orange Gunpoint Robbery Ex-Con Brothers Sentenced For East Orange Gunpoint Robbery
Ex-Con Brothers Sentenced For East Orange Gunpoint Robbery A pair of East Orange brothers both with prior convictions were sentenced to 11 and 16 years each in state prison for robbing a victim in broad daylight at knife- and- gunpoint in 2018. The victim had just walked out of an East Orange deli when he felt someone grab him from behind and force him into a corner behind 520 Central Ave., on Oct. 11, 2018 around 11:45 a.m., the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. Two more men came over -- one with a shotgun or rifle, the other with a knife -- and took $560 in cash, a debit card, a Social Security card and ID card, the prosecutor's office said.…
Warren Hills HS Senior Dies In Crash Warren Hills HS Senior Dies In Crash Warren Hills HS Senior Dies In Crash
Warren Hills HS Senior Dies In Crash An 18-year-old senior at Warren Hills Regional High School died after a one-car crash Wednesday night, authorities said. Jake Stria of Washington Township was headed northbound on Franklin Road when his car veered off and struck a tree around 5:30 p.m., police said. He was flown to St. Luke's University Hospital in Pennsylvania where he later was pronounced dead. More than $9,800 had been raised as of Thursday morning on a GoFundMe in Jake's memory. Grief counselors will be on-hand at the high school for those affected. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
These Are The Most Popular Bars In Somerset County These Are The Most Popular Bars In Somerset County These Are The Most Popular Bars In Somerset County
These Are The Most Popular Bars In Somerset County Is it the wings? The atmosphere? The super cheap drinks? Everyone's got a favorite bar for every occasion. Here are the most popular bars in Somerset County. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. Tapastre: Tapas and a wide happy hour selection. 1 West High St., Somerville "El Abrije" from Tapastre: Cognac, coconut rum, passionfruit, agave and lemon.@rogeriooo01 Instagram Stage House Tavern: They've got a hoppin' dance floor and patio for the warmer nights, with two ot…
130 Animals Seized In Illegal Union County Puppy Mill 130 Animals Seized In Illegal Union County Puppy Mill 130 Animals Seized In Illegal Union County Puppy Mill
130 Animals Seized In Illegal Union County Puppy Mill More than 130 animals were seized from an illegal puppy mill run from a Scotch Plains home that authorities said was in deplorable condition. Authorities charged Dominick Ciabattari, 60, with 10 criminal offenses and four disorderly violations -- and said they expect to add more -- after recovering two dozen cats, 71 Chihuahuas, 18 Golden Retrievers, 17 Pomeranians and 3 Pekingese dogs, officials said. They ranged from newborn to fully-grown, Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo and Scotch Plains Police Chief Ted Conley said in a joint announcement Wednesday. "The preliminary i…
Serious Accident Shuts Route 280 Westbound In West Orange Serious Accident Shuts Route 280 Westbound In West Orange Serious Accident Shuts Route 280 Westbound In West Orange
Serious Accident Shuts Route 280 Westbound In West Orange A serious accident closed all lanes of Route 280 westbound Wednesday afternoon in West Orange. Delays of 20 minutes were being reported after an accident near Exit 10 around 4 p.m. This is a developing story. Check back for details.
Halal Boyz Opens In Hackensack Halal Boyz Opens In Hackensack Halal Boyz Opens In Hackensack
Halal Boyz Opens In Hackensack  Halal Boyz has opened in Hackensack. The middle eastern restaurant offers platters, gyros, sandwiches, appetizers wings and more. Halal Boyz is located at 336B Main St., Hackensack. Halal Boyz is now open in Hackensack.Cecilia Levine
'TERRIFIED': Central NJ Dad Ripped Away From Family By ICE In Traffic Stop Faces Deportation 'TERRIFIED': Central NJ Dad Ripped Away From Family By ICE In Traffic Stop Faces Deportation 'TERRIFIED': Central NJ Dad Ripped Away From Family By ICE In Traffic Stop Faces Deportation
'Terrified': Central NJ Dad Ripped Away From Family By ICE In Traffic Stop Faces Deportation A Middlesex County family is desperate to keep their father in the U.S. after he was taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in a traffic stop. Melvin Herrera of North Brunswick, who is an undocumented immigrant, was arrested last November for an expired registration of a vehicle that wasn't even his, ABC7 reports. Herrera was driving a van in Plainfield for his job as a construction worker, and instead of being ticketed, he was arrested and handed over to ICE. The breadwinner and father of three -- whose younger kids, William, 12, and Valerie, 4, have autism -- i…
Police: Medical Episode Kills Man In Morris County Supermarket Parking Lot Police: Medical Episode Kills Man In Morris County Supermarket Parking Lot Police: Medical Episode Kills Man In Morris County Supermarket Parking Lot
Police: Medical Episode Kills Man In Morris County Supermarket Parking Lot A 56-year-old Morris County man was found dead in his car after police said he suffered what they believe was a medical episode Wednesday morning. The Pine Brook man was found unresponsive in his vehicle outside of Kings Supermarket in Gillette around 9:55 a.m., Long Hill Police Lt. James Marczewski said. It was not clear how long the man had been there when police found him. Daily Voice is withholding his identity.
NJ Transit Driver Arrested In Pedestrian Hit-Run Death While Boarding Plane At Newark Airport NJ Transit Driver Arrested In Pedestrian Hit-Run Death While Boarding Plane At Newark Airport NJ Transit Driver Arrested In Pedestrian Hit-Run Death While Boarding Plane At Newark Airport
NJ Transit Driver Arrested In Pedestrian Hit-Run Death While Boarding Plane At Newark Airport An NJ Transit bus driver from Bloomfield was arrested Tuesday while trying to board a plane at Newark Airport in connection with the hit-and-run death of a pedestrian late last year, authorities said. Fayola Howard, 34, dragged 55-year-old Kevin Thomas on Sanford Avenue approaching Mt. Vernon Place in Newark on Dec. 29, 2019, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. Thomas died of his injuries on Jan. 6. Howard is facing charges of vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of an accident with an injured person. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the Essex …
Rahway Woman Charged In Mom's Stabbing Death Rahway Woman Charged In Mom's Stabbing Death Rahway Woman Charged In Mom's Stabbing Death
Rahway Woman Charged In Mom's Stabbing Death A Rahway woman is accused of stabbing her mom to death over the weekend, authorities charged. Malika Jones was being held in the Union County Jail on murder and weapons charges in connection with Sunday's fatal stabbing of her 57-year-old mom, Inell Jones, Acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo said Tuesday. The pair were arguing at a house on the 100 block of East Albert Street when the elder Jones was stabbed around 3 p.m., and subsequently pronounced dead, the Union County Prosecutor's Office said. The younger Jones was immediately taken into custody and charged within h…
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