Cream Ridge Man, 54, Killed In NY Snowmobile Crash: State Police
A 54-year-old New Jersey man was killed in a late-night snowmobile crash in New York Friday night, Feb. 20, according to State Police.
Troopers responded to the crash at approximately 11:10 p.m., on a trail about one-half mile behind 253 County Road 111 in Caroga Lake, State Police said.
Stephen J. Banks, 54, of Cream Ridge (Freehold), NJ, was operating a snowmobile when it failed to negotiate a curve in the trail and struck a tree, according to the preliminary investigation.
Members of the Caroga Lake Fire Department performed life-saving measures at the scene, State Police said. St. John…
After Mom's Sudden Death, Manasquan Daughter Raises $93K For Her And Her Sister
More than $90,000 has been raised for two New Jersey girls following the sudden death of their mother.
Melissa Conca of Manasquan, died on Tuesday, Feb. 17, according to her obituary on the O'Brien Funeral Home website. She was 51 years old.
Conca's daughter, Ava Lamonica, started a GoFundMe campaign for her and her sister, Sophie, that had raised $93,000 as of Saturday, Feb. 21.
"Our lives changed forever when our mom passed away suddenly from an undiagnosed heart issue at just 51 years old. She was our beautiful best friend, and an amazing role model with a courageous soul who loved…
Girl Raped After Being Lured With Marijuana Vape At Roosevelt Park: Cops
Two men are under arrest after police say they lured a juvenile to a Long Island park then raped the girl.
The assault happened on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at the Roosevelt Preserve located at Brooklyn Avenue and Frederick Avenue, detectives in Nassau County said.
Oscar Rivera Marquez, 20, of, Harrisonburg, Virginia, and Ever Antonio Iraheta Mira, 29, of Franklin Square, contacted a female victim through social media and arranged to meet, detectives said. The juvenile victim was persuaded with an offer to use a marijuana vape, detectives said. The Marquez and Mira had inappropriate contact …
Infant Among 3 Dead In NJ Turnpike Tractor Trailer Crash In Westampton: Cops
UPDATE: Three people, including a 5-month-old baby, were killed in a crash involving a Freightliner on the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County on Saturday, Feb. 21, authorities said.
Three people, including a 5-month-old infant, were killed in a fiery tractor-trailer crash on the New Jersey Turnpike early Saturday morning, Feb. 21, authorities said.
Troopers responded to a motor vehicle crash at 2:17 a.m. on the southbound side of the New Jersey Turnpike at milepost 43.1 in Westampton, Burlington County, State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan said.
Elvin Camacho, 35, of North Bergen, …
Englewood Cliffs Police Capt. Keith Wicker Dies After 25 Years Of Service
Keith Wicker, an Englewood Cliffs police captain with more than 25 years on the force, died on Friday morning, Feb. 20, after a years-long brain cancer battle. He was 51 years old.
Wicker is survived by his wife, Amy, and their children, Charlie and Paige. A GoFundMe for Wicker’s family had raised $176,810 as of press time.
In the week leading up to his death, the ECPD was working to ensure that Wicker’s family would continue to have healthcare coverage. In a statement issued on behalf of the ECPD's bargaining unit, Officer Doug Rommes said:
"Captain Wicker’s Family will be 100%…
