Unlocked Land Rover Stolen In Fairfield County Recovered In New Haven Unlocked Land Rover Stolen In Fairfield County Recovered In New Haven
Unlocked Land Rover Stolen In Fairfield County Recovered In New Haven A Land Rover was recovered in Connecticut after thieves allegedly stole the unlocked vehicle out of a Fairfield County driveway and took it on a joy ride before it was recovered in New Haven, police said. Officers from the Darien Police Department responded to a Kona Road residence on Saturday, Dec. 11, where there was a report of a 2020 Land Rover that was stolen from the driveway after it was left unlocked and with the keys inside. Police said that the owner of the home told investigators that they heard their dogs barking at 5:15 a.m. and the Land Rover being started in the driveway. F…
Land Rover Thief Sought In South Jersey, Police Say Land Rover Thief Sought In South Jersey, Police Say
Land Rover Thief Sought In South Jersey, Police Say Authorities in Camden County are searching for a woman who they say is failing to return a stolen SUV. Kellie M. Zandiotis has had the victim's Land Rover for more than a month, police in Berlin said. Police contacted Zandiotis on two separate occasions, Oct. 30th and Nov. 18th, when she agreed to surrender the vehicle -- but failed to do so. It’s unclear if Zandiotis borrowed the car from the victim or what their relationship is. The Berlin Police Department has reported the SUV as stolen and complaints have been filed against her. Description of Stolen SUVBerlin Police Department T…
2 Killed When Teenage Girl Crashes Stolen Jeep In Princeton 2 Killed When Teenage Girl Crashes Stolen Jeep In Princeton
2 Killed When Teenage Girl Crashes Stolen Jeep In Princeton Two people were killed when a 15-year-old driver from Newark crashed a stolen Jeep in Mercer County, authorities said. The driver of the Jeep also left her  teenage passenger critically hurt in Sunday's head-on crash in Princeton.  Jodi Marcou, 61, of the Kendall Park section of South Brunswick, and the teen driver of the Jeep were pronounced dead at the scene, according to Princeton police. The girl's name was not released.  The 14-year-old passenger in the Jeep was in critical condition at Capital Health Regional Medical Center. He also is from Newark.  Acc…
Prosecutor: Alleged Kidnap Victim Of Instagram Influencer Took $100,000 Payoff To Change Story Prosecutor: Alleged Kidnap Victim Of Instagram Influencer Took $100,000 Payoff To Change Story
Prosecutor: Alleged Kidnap Victim Of Instagram Influencer Took $100,000 Payoff To Change Story The twisting tale of a Wayne man allegedly kidnapped by Instagram influencer “Jay Mazini” took another turn when Bergen County authorities charged him with taking a $100,000 bribe to back off his story. Amjad Mashal, 29, was arrested outside his business in Clifton, where detectives also found drugs, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said Friday. The trouble began when “Mazini” – whose real name is Jebara Igbarra -- picked up Mashal at the 7-Eleven on Palisade Avenue in Fort Lee on March 15, authorities said at the time. Igbarra, of Edgewater, had cultivated a reputation for distribu…
Long Island Couple Accused Of Operating Major Drug Operation Long Island Couple Accused Of Operating Major Drug Operation
Long Island Couple Accused Of Operating Major Drug Operation A local couple has been indicted for allegedly running a high-level crack cocaine and powder cocaine trafficking operation on Long Island.  Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy D. Sini and the District Attorney’s Heroin Task Force announced on Monday, Sept. 13, the indictment of the Ronkonkoma couple being major players in the illegal drug business.  “These defendants are each charged with a top count of Operating as a Major Trafficker, which is a serious charge for serious drug traffickers,” Sini said. “They used the profits of their alleged drug trafficking operation to fund…
Police Searching For Men Accused Of Stealing Two Vehicles On Long Island Police Searching For Men Accused Of Stealing Two Vehicles On Long Island
Police Searching For Men Accused Of Stealing Two Vehicles On Long Island Authorities are asking the public for help identifying and locating two men accused of stealing vehicles from a Long Island residence. The Suffolk County Police Department said the men stole two 2019 Land Rovers from the driveway of a home on Garner Lane in Bay Shore around 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 26. Find video of the incident here. Authorities are offering a cash reward for information that leads an arrest. Police said information can be submitted by calling Suffolk County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.
DEVELOPING: Authorities Probe Morristown Shooting DEVELOPING: Authorities Probe Morristown Shooting
Developing: Authorities Probe Morristown Shooting Authorities in Morristown are investigating a shooting that occurred before dawn Wednesday, according to initial reports. One victim was shot near Clyde Potts Drive around 1:45 a.m., according to initial and unconfirmed reports. The suspect stole and fled in a white Land Rover, the unconfirmed report said. A representative with the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office could not confirm details citing the active and ongoing investigation. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
State Police Issue Warning After Three Vehicles Stolen From Area Town Over Weekend State Police Issue Warning After Three Vehicles Stolen From Area Town Over Weekend
State Police Issue Warning After Three Vehicles Stolen From Area Town Over Weekend New York State Police in the Hudson Valley are cautioning area homeowners to be on high alert after a trio of vehicles were stolen from area driveways over the weekend. On Tuesday, June 29, New York State Police from the Brewster barracks issued an alert to remind members of the community in Putnam County to lock their vehicles at night and not to leave keys inside before heading to bed. Police said that there has been an uptick in recent auto larcenies in the past year, noting that three vehicles - a 2020 Land Rover, 2018, Audi A3, and a 2008 Toyota Prius - were all stolen from the town of…
Prosecutor: Clifton Man Tried To Get Kidnap Victim To Drop Charges Against Instagram Influencer Prosecutor: Clifton Man Tried To Get Kidnap Victim To Drop Charges Against Instagram Influencer
Prosecutor: Clifton Man Tried To Get Kidnap Victim To Drop Charges Against Instagram Influencer A Clifton businessman tried to bribe a kidnapping victim into dropping charges against Bergen County-based Instagram influencer “Jay Mazini,” authorities charged. Bassam Patrick Aljanadi, 56, “contacted the victim and his family on numerous occasions,” Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said Thursday afternoon. Aljanadi, who owns a heating and air conditioning company, offered the victim cash in exchange for dropping kidnapping charges filed against Jebara Igbara, the prosecutor said. He did this to “try and obstruct and/or impede the investigation and prosecution of Igbara,” Musella sa…
Trio Charged With Helping Bergen Instagram Celeb Kidnap, Terrorize Man Who Trashed Him Online Trio Charged With Helping Bergen Instagram Celeb Kidnap, Terrorize Man Who Trashed Him Online
Trio Charged With Helping Bergen Instagram Celeb Kidnap, Terrorize Man Who Trashed Him Online Authorities on Friday captured a third accused accomplice of an Instagram influencer who they said kidnapped a man in Bergen County, stripped him naked and held a machete to his neck while threatening to kill him if he didn’t remove negative social media posts. Alaziz Dalmida, 21, was the last piece of a puzzle involving “Jay Mazini” – real name Jebara J. Igbara – authorities said. Igbara, 25, of Edgewater had claimed a net worth of $33 million while cultivating a reputation for distributing stacks of cash to random people in New York. That was before federal authorities in Brooklyn charge…
Two Injured In Crash Between Mercedes-Benz SUV, Ambulance On Busy Long Island Roadway Two Injured In Crash Between Mercedes-Benz SUV, Ambulance On Busy Long Island Roadway
Two Injured In Crash Between Mercedes-Benz SUV, Ambulance On Busy Long Island Roadway Two people were hospitalized, one with critical injuries, after a crash between an SUV and an ambulance on a busy Long Island roadway. It happened around 1:50 p.m. Friday, April 2 in Carle Place. The Nassau County Police ambulance was traveling eastbound on Old Country Road with engaged emergency lights and sirens when the collision happened with a Mercedes-Benz SUV traveling westbound, according to authorities. The Mercedes made a left turn onto Zeckendorf Boulevard from Old Country Road at the time, police said.  A Land Rover stopped on Zeckendorf Boulevard was also impacted during…
Police: Klepto Car Thief Strikes Twice At Bergen Dealerships Police: Klepto Car Thief Strikes Twice At Bergen Dealerships
Police: Klepto Car Thief Strikes Twice At Bergen Dealerships A serial car thief from the Bronx who's repeatedly victimized high-end dealerships in Bergen County was already being sought for a Rochelle Park theft when she did it again – using another stolen ride, authorities said. Nyaomi James, 19,  was spotted a short time before a 2019 Acura RDX was stolen earlier this year from the used car lot of Park Avenue Acura on Route 17 , Police Lt. James DePreta said. Detectives alerted area law enforcement agencies and obtained a warrant for James’s arrest, DePreta said Friday. Police in North Jersey are all-too familiar with James, who has…