Ex-Con Charged With Murder After Deadly Weekend Fight, Cops Say
An ex-con from Waterbury has been charged with murder following what police described as a deadly “physical disturbance” inside a city apartment building over the weekend.
Kendren Barnes, 47, was identified as one of the individuals involved in the incident at 144 Grove St. on Saturday, Dec. 27, which left one person dead, police said. The victim was not identified. Barnes was taken into custody on Monday, Dec. 29, and charged with murder, according to authorities. He was turned over to court and issued a $2.5 million bond, police said.
According to a criminal history review prepa…
Holiday Lottery Luck Hits Bergen County With Winners Up To $50K
Several Bergen County lottery players scored big in the days leading up to Christmas, with winning tickets sold at local convenience stores and markets, state lottery officials said.
A $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold on Monday, Dec. 22, at the 7-Eleven on Route 46 in Little Ferry.
Another Bergen County win followed on Tuesday, Dec. 23, when a $10,000 Jackpot Millions ticket was sold at the 7-Eleven on Wyckoff Avenue in Waldwick.
On Wednesday, Dec. 24, a $10,000 Neon 9’s ticket was sold at Flavor Mart and More on Garden Street in Carlstadt.
That same day, a second $50,000 Powerball ticke…
