Driver Followed, Beaten, Hair Ripped Out In Secaucus Road Rage Attack: Police
A New Jersey man was arrested in connection with a violent road rage assault that left another driver bloodied and missing portions of his hair, authorities said.
Christian Estupinan, 28, of Secaucus, was taken into custody at Secaucus Police Headquarters on Paterson Plank Road on Tuesday, Aug. 26, for aggravated assault, Police Chief Dennis Miller said.
The charges stem from an incident on Wednesday, Aug. 6, near the intersection of Plaza Center and the Route 3 East service road. The victim told police another vehicle cut him off before pulling into the parking lot behind Bagel Buffet. Whe…
6-Hour Standoff Ends In Arrest In Phillipsburg Man's Arrest: Prosecutor
A 50-year-old man was arrested after a six-hour standoff with police in Warren County last Friday, Aug. 29, authorities said.
On Friday, Aug. 29, at approximately 4:45 a.m., officers responded to Manor Road in Pohatcong for a report of a person who was physically assaulted and threatened with a firearm, Acting Warren County Prosecutor Jessica L. Cardone said in a release.
The suspect, identified as Ian M. Walker, 50, of Phillipsburg, was known to the victim, Cardone said. Officers made repeated attempts to contact Walker, but he refused to exit the residence. Due to the nature of the call, …
Swimmer Heard Screaming Before Drowning In Lavallette Rip Current: Reports
A 39-year-old man drowned Tuesday, Sept. 2, after getting caught in a rip current at an unguarded beach at the Jersey Shore, multiple news outlets reported, citing local police.
According to NBC10, the man, from Totowa, was heard screaming for help before being pulled from the water several minutes later. He was pronounced dead, the outlet said, citing local police.
NJ Advance Media says the incident happened at the New York Avenue beach just before noon, and that the man was found partially submerged in the water about 25 yards away from the shore. He was taken to Comm…
Who Is Alexis Lewis? Harrington Park's Cory Booker Is Getting Married
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker is off the market.
The New Jersey Democrat, 56, who grew up in Harrington Park, announced on social media Tuesday, Sept. 2, that he’s engaged to Alexis Lewis, vice president of investments at the real estate firm Brasa Capital Management.
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“She has transformed me, helping me to ground and center my inner life, and discover the joys of building a nurturing home with someone you love,” Booker wrote in a series of photos showing the two in Hawaii, where the Dem got down on one knee and popped the question.
“I’m thr…
Morris Plains Motorcyclist, 36, Killed In Labor Day Crash
A 36-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a Sussex County Labor Day crash, police said.
On Monday, Sept. 1, around 1:32 p.m., troopers responded to County Road 521 near milepost 38.2, New Jersey State Police Trooper Christopher Postorino said.
Efrain AlvaradoMaradiaga, 36, was operating a Kawasaki motorcycle south on County Road 521 when the motorcycle left the roadway to the left, struck a tree and overturned, Postorino said.
AlvaradoMaradiaga died as a result of the crash.
The crash remains under investigation, and no additional information is available, police said.
Couple Arrested For Having Sex On Monmouth Beach: Bodycam Footage Shows Police Confrontation
A sunny afternoon on a New Jersey beach took a scandalous turn when police said a topless woman and a man were caught in a sex act — with witnesses, and even a cellphone video, to prove it (scroll for bodycam footage).
Amanda L. Mohr, 40, of Manalapan, and Edgar Dillon, 52, of Metuchen, were arrested around 12:36 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, at 65 Ocean Avenue, according to Monmouth Beach Police.
The YouTube channel Transparency Bodycam first reported the story on Monday, Sept. 1 (Labor Day), publishing police-worn bodycam footage of the beachside bust and accompanying police paperwork. The 4…
NY Powerball Player Wins $1M In Labor Day Weekend Drawing
A New York lottery player is $1 million richer after matching five numbers in the Monday, Sept. 1 Powerball drawing, officials said.
The winning numbers for Labor Day were 8, 23, 25, 40, and 53, with a Powerball of 5 and a Power Play multiplier of 3x, according to the Powerball website.
The $1 million ticket matched all five white balls but missed the red Powerball. No one won the jackpot, which has now ballooned to an estimated $1.30 billion for Wednesday, Sept. 3, with a cash value of $589 million, officials said.
In addition to the New York winner, $1 million tickets were sold in Califo…
