Woman, 37, Beats Ex Mother-In-Law, Steals $5K Gold Bar In Little Ferry: Police
A 37-year-old woman was arrested after police say she assaulted her ex mother-in-law and stole a gold bar worth more than $5,000 in Bergen County.
Officers responded to 291 Liberty St., Apt. 52 on Monday, March 16 for a reported assault and learned the victim had been attacked by her ex daughter-in-law, Jieon Ha, who fled the scene before police arrived, according to Little Ferry Police Chief James Walters.
The victim suffered severe bruising and swelling to her face, hands, and neck, along with bleeding from her mouth, and was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center’s trauma un…
NJ Transit Worker, Devoted Dad Christopher Peloso Dies At 40
Christopher T. Peloso, a longtime New Jersey resident and NJ Transit employee, died on Monday, March 9 at the age of 40, according to his obituary on the Bizub Parker Funeral Home website.
Born in Paterson, Chris worked for more than 20 years as a railroad bridge operator for NJ Transit, where he was known for his dedication and reliability, according to his obituary.
"A lover of film, Chris eagerly awaited each new release, immersing himself in the stories that unfolded on the big screen," his obituary continues. "His enthusiasm for movies was infectious, and many will remember him f…
Crashes, Downed Trees Snarl NJ Traffic After Storm With 74 MPH Winds
An overnight storm brought powerful winds, downed trees, and widespread power outages across New Jersey Tuesday morning, March 17.
The strongest wind gusts reached 74 mph in Avalon in Cape May County late Monday night, with other major gusts reported across the state, according to weather data. Gusts hit 67 mph in Surf City, 66 mph in Salem County, 64 mph in Keyport, 60 mph in Mount Holly, and 58 mph in Trenton and Sandy Hook, officials said.
Storm damage led to multiple road closures across several counties during the Tuesday morning commute, according to traffic alerts.
A downed tr…
