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Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
'Sex Slave' Priest Accused Of Drinking Boyfriend's Urine Found Dead In Jersey Shore Home
The body of a former Bronx priest with a penchant for rough and kinky sex was found dead in his Ocean County home on Thursday, authorities said. Peter Miqueli, 58, attracted headlines in a 2015 lawsuit accusing him of paying $1,000-an-hour to mingle with a muscle-bound boyfriend whom he called "master" and drinking his urine during rough sex sessions, according to multiple news outlets. Miqueli resigned as a priest a year after the scandal broke. He was officially suspended by the Catholic Church last year, meaning he was barred from leading Mass or administering church sacraments. Br…
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
News
Kids Eat Free July 4th At These NJ Applebee's Locations
Casual kid-friendly restaurant chain Applebee’s is celebrating the Fourth of July with a special Kids Eat Free promotion. Locations owned and operated by Doherty Enterprises in New Jersey are offering a free kids’ meal with an adult entree purchase. The deal can be used with dine-in service or via online orders using the code KIDS, and the order must total at least $15. Restaurants offering the promotion include: Brick Bridgewater Butler Clark Clifton Edison Flemington Garfield Hackensack Hackettstown Hillsborough Howell Jersey City Jersey Gardens Kearny, Lacey Linden Manahawkin Manalapa…
Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
NYC Man Convicted In Killing Of Apparent Toms River Drug Dealer
UPDATED: A New York City man was found guilty after a jury trial on Monday in the 2018 killing of a drug dealer from Ocean County, authorities said. Anthony Barksdale, 26, also known as Shakar Barksdale and previously from Seaside Heights, was convicted in the fatal shooting of Steven E. Stallworth, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said in a statement. Stallworth, 30, of Brick was shot in the cheek outside a Toms River apartment building on March 5, 2018, with a 9mm, hollow-point bullet from a Ruger automatic handgun, prosecutors have said. Authorities said Barksdale…
Middletown, NJ
Business
NJ Brothers With Syrian Roots Dish Up Some Of The Best Falafel In America
You don't have to travel overseas for good falafel. Falafel Brothers in Brick was named to Yelp's list of 25 best falafel places in the U.S. -- ahead of National Falafel Day (Friday, June 12). The Kwara family opened their first shop -- Ibby's Falafel -- in Jersey City in 1994. Then, they opened another one in Freehold in 2008. That store closed but relocated to its current location in Brick, and is run by the five Kwara brothers: Nedal Kwara, Adnan Kwara, Rabie Kwara, Firas Kwara and Diaya Kwara The brothers, whose parents moved to the U.S. from Syria in 1978 …
Hackensack, NJ
Police & Fire
AG: Recordings Of Fatal
Njsp
Shooting During Violent GSP Struggle Show Pepper Spray Didn't Work
A New Jersey State Police sergeant who first used pepper spray to try and stop a Poughkeepsie man who assaulted him on a shoulder of the Garden State Parkway finally shot him to subdue him, authorities on Monday said dash cam video shows. NJSP Troop D Sgt. Randall Wetzel was identified Monday as the trooper who fatally shot Maurice Gordon, 28, during a vicious struggle on the parkway in Bass River on May 23. In addition to identifying Wetzel by name, state Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal released several audio and video recordings related to the shooting. They involve a series of event…
Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Brick PD: Teens Caught With Weapons, THC, Painkillers In Motor Vehicle Stop
Two teenagers were arrested in Brick on multiple weapons and drug charges, authorities said. An officer stopped a car leaving a construction zone at Law-Win Court when he smelled burnt marijuana, Brick police said in a statement. A search of the vehicle found a .25-caliber handgun, ammunition, two knives, a quantity of oxycodone, a quantity of marijuana, THC cartridges and THC edibles, police said. Nasir Williams, 18, of Brick was charged with trespassing and multiple drug and weapons charges, police said. Williams was released on summonses pending a court appearance. Williams' 17-y…
Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Brick PD: K-9 Helps Nab Burglary Suspect
Brick police tracked down a burglary suspect with help from a Toms River Police Department K-9, authorities said. Ryan Dautorio, 30, of Forked River was arrested in connection with break-ins at a florist shop, car wash and tire store on Thursday night, Brick police said in a news statement. Brick Street Crimes Detective Ryan Talty was surveilling the neighborhood near Cedar Garden Apartments, where several businesses had been hit by recent "smash and grab" burglaries, police said A "glass-break" alarm came into police dispatch from the Added Touch Florist at 1021 Cedar Bridge Ave. shortly …
Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Caught
! Jersey Shore Woman Sought In Wife's Killing Captured In Texas
U.S. Marshals and FBI agents captured the 48-year-old Jersey Shore fugitive wanted in her spouse's killing, authorities said. Mayra Gavilanez-Alectus, 48, of Brick was apprehended Wednesday in Houston, Texas, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Brick Township Police Chief James Riccio said in a statement. Gavilanez-Alectus is wanted in connection with the death of Rebecca Gavilanez-Alectus, 32, who was struck and killed by a wine container on Sunday, they said. Mayra Gavilanez-Alectus was ultimately tracked down in Texas and taken into custody by law enforcement in H…
Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Prosecutor: Kilo Of Cocaine, Firearms, Meth Seized In Ocean County SWAT Team Raid
The Ocean County SWAT Team seized more than two pounds of cocaine, loaded weapons, cash and other drugs from a pair of suspected dealers, authorities said. Victor Mendoza-Gutierrez, 24, of Manchester, and Jose Quintero, 36, of Brick, were arrested after a search of their homes turned up multiple loaded firearms, more than a kilo of cocaine, 20 grams of methamphetamine, marijuana, paraphernalia indicative of drug sales, a high-end security system and about $30,000 in cash, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said in a statement. Mendoza-Gutierrez was arrested at his house …
Lakewood, NJ
Lifestyle
Top-Rated Jersey Shore Brunch Spots Make Mother's Day Happen At Home
Mother's Day won't be the same for many this year, with restaurants closed for dining during the COVID-19 pandemic. But several eateries in Ocean and Monmouth counties are happy to make it happen at home. These are the highest-rated area brunch spots, according to Yelp -- and they could all really use some support! C&G’s County Cafe, Bayville: With a perfect 5/5-star Yelp rating, C&G’s Country Cafe in Bayville tops our list. The quaint and simple eatery has a small-town atmosphere with a menu chock full of hearty brunch staples like fresh omelets, fruit-topped pancakes and …
Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Update
: 'Go Back To Lakewood:' Police Seek Public's Help In Brick Bias Incident
UPDATED: Police seek the public's help identifying a man involved in a "bias incident'' at an Ocean County Target store. The man reportedly shouted "Go back to Lakewood,'' before following the shopper and threatening to harm him, police said in a statement. The incident occurred about 7:30 p.m. on Monday at the Target on Route 70, Brick police said in a statement. Tuesday afternoon, Brick police said they arrested a 51-year-old suspect. Earlier report: Outside the Target store, the suspect reportedly told the complainant to "go back to Lakewood." The man told police he ignored…
Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Brick PD: 38-Year-Old Woman Stabs Neighbors
A 38-year-old woman stabbed two of her neighbors, authorities said. Candace Haynes of Brick cut the women with a knife and is charged with assault, Brick police said in a press statement on Tuesday. Police responded to 195 Sawmill Road about 2:30 a.m. on April 12 on a report of a fight involving three neighbors. The first victim sustained a stab wound to her neck and the second victim sustained a cut to her forearm, police said. The woman with the neck injury was taken to Ocean Medical Center and later transferred to Jersey Shore Medical Center, where she was treated. Her injury was …
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