9 Men Indicted In Child Porn Crackdown, Central Jersey Prosecutor Says 9 Men Indicted In Child Porn Crackdown, Central Jersey Prosecutor Says
9 Men Indicted In Child Porn Crackdown, Central Jersey Prosecutor Says A continuing investigation into illegal use of child pornography has resulted in nine indictments this fall in Central Jersey, authorities said. A Monmouth County grand jury this week returned indictments against two defendants charged with crimes involving distribution and/or possession of child sexual abuse materials, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey said. Indicted on Tuesday were: Jonathan W. Cruz, 38, of Aberdeen and Neil Ridgway, 58, of Howell.  Cruz originally was arrested in January 2020 on charges of first-degree endangering the welfare …
Philadelphia Driver Drags Victim 100 Feet With Car During Argument In Bucks, Police Say Philadelphia Driver Drags Victim 100 Feet With Car During Argument In Bucks, Police Say
Philadelphia Driver Drags Victim 100 Feet With Car During Argument In Bucks, Police Say A Philadelphia man dragged a 45-year-old Bucks County resident with his car more than 100 feet across a parking lot during an argument earlier this week, authorities said. William Connolly, 44, was arguing with the Quakertown man around 5:05 p.m. in the Plumstead Shopping Center on Easton Road on Aug. 2, local police said. That's when Connolly hit the man with his car and dragged him across the lot, according to witness statements and surveillance footage. The victim was rushed to a hospital for his injuries and Connolly taken into custody. Connolly was charged with aggravated assaul…
Sussex County Man, 21, Pleads Guilty To Possession, Distribution Of Child Pornography Sussex County Man, 21, Pleads Guilty To Possession, Distribution Of Child Pornography
Sussex County Man, 21, Pleads Guilty To Possession, Distribution Of Child Pornography A 21-year-old Sussex County man admitted in court to possessing and distributing child pornography, authorities said. Matthew R. Marzullo, of Hopatcong, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child — possession of child pornography in Sussex County virtual court Wednesday, Prosecutor Francis A. Koch said. Marzullo admitted possessing and distributing the content, Koch said. Marzullo’s sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 9. Marzullo was represented by Shepard Kays, Esq., and the State was represented by Assistant Prosecutor Brent M. Rafuse.
Long Island Man Threatens Family Members To Keep Quiet After Killing Dog, DA Says Long Island Man Threatens Family Members To Keep Quiet After Killing Dog, DA Says
Long Island Man Threatens Family Members To Keep Quiet After Killing Dog, DA Says A Long Island man has been indicted for allegedly strangling and killing a dog while on a FaceTime video call with his family members. Keenan Castro, age 23, of Brentwood, was indicted on numerous felony charges including aggravated cruelty to animals on Thursday, June 24, said Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy D. Sini. On Sunday, May 9, Castro found a Chihuahua-Dachshund mix named Donny that had escaped from a Central Islip home, the DA's office said. After keeping the dog for nearly one month, on Tuesday, June 1, Castro was on a FaceTime video call with four of his family mem…
DWI Paterson Driver Who Killed Friend And Ran Indicted DWI Paterson Driver Who Killed Friend And Ran Indicted
DWI Paterson Driver Who Killed Friend And Ran Indicted An unlicensed Paterson driver who was drunk when he bailed out and ran after a crash that killed an 18-year-old passenger was indicted on a host of charges, authorities said. Lawan A. Henry, 23, has remained held in the Passaic County Jail since his arrest following the 4 a.m. crash last Nov. 15. Henry was driving a 2008 Cadillac CTS that slammed into several unoccupied vehicles on Broadway between East 30th and East 29th streets. In the sedan with Henry were three passengers, including Paterson resident Xavier Ortiz, who was pronounced dead at the scene a half-hour or so later. Two other…
Man Sentenced For 'Brutal' Rape, Assault Of Woman In Nassau County, DA Says Man Sentenced For 'Brutal' Rape, Assault Of Woman In Nassau County, DA Says
Man Sentenced For 'Brutal' Rape, Assault Of Woman In Nassau County, DA Says A LongIsland man has been sentenced and will have to register as a sex offender when his prison term concludes for a “brutal” rape in Freeport last year, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced. Roosevelt resident Ever Martinez-Reyes has been sentenced to 20 years in prison and 20 years of post-release supervision for the rape of a woman in Freeport in September last year. Singas said that at approximately 2 a.m. on Sept. 28 last year, Martinez-Reyes followed his victim down a Freeport street, struck her in the face, knocking her unconscious. Martinez-Reyes then dragged…
Town Demolishes Long Island Zombie Home Town Demolishes Long Island Zombie Home
Town Demolishes Long Island Zombie Home A zombie house was demolished on Long Island. Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Lou Imbroto Officials joined with the local community Friday morning, Sept. 27 in demolishing a dilapidated and abandoned zombie home plaguing the Farmingdale community. “We take quality of life issues very seriously in our Town and protecting our residents is a top priority for me and my colleagues on the Town Board,” said Saladino. The Farmingdale property marks the ninth zombie home successfully removed from local neighborhoods through the Town’s Quality of Life Task Force. …
Norwalk Trucker Charged In Theft Of $150,000 Worth Of Copper Norwalk Trucker Charged In Theft Of $150,000 Worth Of Copper
Norwalk Trucker Charged In Theft Of $150,000 Worth Of Copper A trucker from Norwalk conspired with two accomplices to steal more than $150,000 worth of copper from a hardware manufacturer in New Jersey, authorities charged. Police arrested the trio after a manager at Elgen/Capital Hardware Inc. in the Bergen County town of Closter reported large quantities of copper missing from the business. Eliseo Adorno, 47, worked with Alvaro Baca, 27, of Roselle, New Jersey, who was the company's shipping manager, and trucker Dimitris M. Hatsis, also 27, of Norwalk, to steal the metal, authorities said. Baca “was able to manipulate the computer system to order …
Man Used Pry Bar To Break Into Nyack Building, Police Say Man Used Pry Bar To Break Into Nyack Building, Police Say
Man Used Pry Bar To Break Into Nyack Building, Police Say A 31-year-old man is behind bars after police say he used a pry bar to break into a building in Nyack. Orangetown police officers responded to North Broadway in the Village of Nyack for a report of a person breaking into the building with a pry bar on Friday, March 15 at approximately 10:50 a.m. Upon arrival, police discovered the lock on the front door broken and the suspect, Terry M. Mcinerney of Brooklyn, inside the building. Police located the pry bar on scene. As a result of the police investigation, Mcinerney was placed under arrest and transported to OP…
Police Conduct Crisis Intervention After Suicide Threats In Newtown Police Conduct Crisis Intervention After Suicide Threats In Newtown
Police Conduct Crisis Intervention After Suicide Threats In Newtown Patrol officers from the Newtown Police Department were sent to a residence in the Botsford area of Newtown last week to conduct a crisis intervention on an individual who had made suicidal threats.  It was decided that based on this specific situation and out of an abundance of caution to both area residents and this individual’s personal safety, the Danbury Regional Emergency Unit was activated and responded to assist Newtown patrol officers on scene.  "We are happy to report, that shortly thereafter, this suicidal individual was taken into protective custody and transported to a loc…