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Trenton Man Who Intentionally Set Fire To Home Busted In PA: Police Trenton Man Who Intentionally Set Fire To Home Busted In PA: Police
Trenton Man Who Intentionally Set Fire To Home Busted In PA: Police A 37-year-old Trenton man was arrested and charged with attempted murder and arson after he intentionally set fire to a home, police announced Friday, June 5, authorities said. On Saturday, May 16, at 7:33 a.m., police and firefighters responded to 756 Pennington Ave. for a house fire and were directed to an assault victim, Trenton police said. The assault victim had been the occupant of the residence on fire, police said. Fire personnel evacuated all residents, and no injuries were reported, police said An investigation determined Karon Oliver had forced his way into the residence arm…
Ocean Twp Husband Pleads Not Guilty In Barbell Killing Of Wife He Hated For 18 Years: Report Ocean Twp Husband Pleads Not Guilty In Barbell Killing Of Wife He Hated For 18 Years: Report
Ocean Twp Husband Pleads Not Guilty In Barbell Killing Of Wife He Hated For 18 Years: Report The man accused of killing his wife with a barbell pleaded not guilty in Monmouth County Superior Court Wednesday, June 3. Michael Kless, 67, is charged with murder and numerous weapons offenses in the death of his wife, Stacy Epstein- Kless, 66. Judge Paul Escandon ordered Kless be held without bail. In court, prosecutors showed an email Kless sent to his children admitting to the killing, saying he hated his wife for the past 18 years of their marriage after she said she was no longer in love with him, NJ Advance Media reports. Kless had started a relationship with a woman he me…
Yorktown College Student's Accused Killer Found With Shank While Behind Bars: Report (UPDATE) Yorktown College Student's Accused Killer Found With Shank While Behind Bars: Report (UPDATE)
Yorktown College Student's Accused Killer Found With Shank While Behind Bars: Report (Update) The man accused of fatally shooting a college student from Westchester County near her Chicago campus is facing a new felony charge after authorities said he was found with a homemade weapon while being held in jail, according to reports.  Jose Medina-Medina, 26, was found with a 6-inch shank during a search at the Cook County Jail on Thursday, May 28, ABC7 Chicago reported, citing the Cook County Sheriff's Office.  Medina-Medina has been in custody since March and is charged with first-degree murder and weapons offenses in the killing of Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola Uni…
Plainfield Man Charged In Deadly Shooting At Campbell Field Plainfield Man Charged In Deadly Shooting At Campbell Field
Plainfield Man Charged In Deadly Shooting At Campbell Field A Plainfield man has been charged in connection with a deadly shooting earlier this month that left a 39-year-old city resident dead, authorities said. Jeffrey Lee, 60, is charged with murder and multiple weapons offenses in the death of Tyquan James, 39, of Plainfield, according to Union County Prosecutor William Daniel and Plainfield Police Director James Abney. Police responded around 10:49 a.m. Sunday, May 10, to Campbell Field on the 1300 block of East 3rd Street for reports of a shooting, authorities said. Responding officers found James suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. J…
Armed Pleasantville Man Apprehended: Police Armed Pleasantville Man Apprehended: Police
Armed Pleasantville Man Apprehended: Police A 56-year-old armed Pleasantville man was taken into custody on Friday, May 8, authorities said. At 10:11 a.m., officers responded to 44 E. Decatur Ave. on a report of a man pointing a handgun at a loose dog in the area, Pleasantville police said. Officers found Lamont Robinson  inside La Coecha Market and were able to secure his left arm, police said. Robinson reached toward his waistband with his right hand while turning his body away from officers, police said. Officers gained control of the suspect’s right causing a semi-automatic handgun to fall to the floor, police said. Robinso…
Two Juveniles Arrested For Shooting: Trenton PD Two Juveniles Arrested For Shooting: Trenton PD
Two Juveniles Arrested For Shooting: Trenton PD Two juveniles were arrested and charged after shooting another juvenile, authorities announced Thursday, May 7. At 10:14 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation near 904 Martin Luther King Blvd. and found seven 9 mm casings, Trenton police said. A juvenile victim shot in the foot was located nearby and transported to a nearby hospital, police said. An investigation resulted in two juveniles being charged with attempted murder and weapons offenses, police said.
Student Brought Gun To West Orange High School: Authorities Student Brought Gun To West Orange High School: Authorities
Student Brought Gun To West Orange High School: Authorities An 18-year-old student at West Orange High School was arrested and charged after he brought a gun to school on Thursday, April 23, authorities said. At 2 p.m., a student alerted the school resource officer that another student, Edward Tamay, had a gun, a spokesperson for the Township of West Orange said. A Beretta 9mm handgun was found in Tamay's backpack, authorities said. Tamay was taken into custody and there is no information to suggest there was any ongoing threat to the general public or the student body, authorities said. In a letter to parents, West Orange High School Principal Osc…
Juvenile Charged In Ocean County Mall Shooting In Toms River: Prosecutor Juvenile Charged In Ocean County Mall Shooting In Toms River: Prosecutor
Juvenile Charged In Ocean County Mall Shooting In Toms River: Prosecutor A juvenile is facing attempted murder charges after he shot a 17-year-old in the face at the Ocean County Mall, authorities announced Friday, March 27. The juvenile was taken into custody on Thursday, March 26, one day after the shooting at the mall in Toms River, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. At 8:10 p.m., Toms River police responded to the mall on Hooper Avenue after a 17-year-old was sitting in the common area when he was confronted by a juvenile who attempted to start an altercation, Billhimer said. As the juvenile began to walk away from the victim, he turned and fire…
NJ Man Arrested For Motel Stabbing: Middle Twp PD NJ Man Arrested For Motel Stabbing: Middle Twp PD
NJ Man Arrested For Motel Stabbing: Middle Twp PD A 35-year-old Cape May man was arrested and charged for a stabbing committed at a motel in Rio Grande on Monday, March 23, authorities said. At 5:11 p.m., officers responded to the Beach House Motel after a 40-year-old South River man was standing out front when Daniel Thomas arrived at the scene in a vehicle, Middle Township police said. Thomas exited the vehicle armed with a knife and approached the man, stabbing him multiple times, police said. The man tried to flee the area, though Thomas pursued him across Route 9 into a nearby parking lot, where the assault continued, police said. Tho…
Juvenile Robbed Man At Knifepoint: Manchester PD Juvenile Robbed Man At Knifepoint: Manchester PD
Juvenile Robbed Man At Knifepoint: Manchester PD A juvenile has been arrested after robbing a man at knifepoint in Manchester on Friday, March 13, authorities said. At 7:15 p.m., officers responded to Hannibal Street and Seventh Avenue after a man said a juvenile approached him while armed with a knife and demanded money, Manchester police said. The man fled the scene and ran into a nearby residence to seek safety, police said. Officers began searching for the suspect, using a drone and K-9 units from the Ocean County Sheriff's Office, police said. The juvenile was apprehended the next day and is currently being detained in the Ocean Cou…
Man Held Franklin Twp Women Captive As He Sexually Assaulted Her: Prosecutor Man Held Franklin Twp Women Captive As He Sexually Assaulted Her: Prosecutor
Man Held Franklin Twp Women Captive As He Sexually Assaulted Her: Prosecutor A 40-year-old Edgewater Park man was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a woman while he held her captive, authorities announced Monday, March 9. At 4:20 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, a woman called 9-1-1 to report a sexual assault and told police she was held captive in her home and repeatedly sexually assaulted by Walter Robinson, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., and Franklin Township Public Safety Director Captain Lloyd Fredericks said. The woman and Robinson had previously dated in 2…
Man Gunned Down Brother In New Brunswick: Prosecutor Man Gunned Down Brother In New Brunswick: Prosecutor
Man Gunned Down Brother In New Brunswick: Prosecutor A 28-year-old New Brunswick man was arrested and charged with fatally shooting his brother on Sunday, Feb. 22, authorities said. At 12:42 p.m., officers responded to Riverside Drive and found Ahmad Sannoh with multiple gunshot wounds, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and New Brunswick Police Chief Vincent Sabo said. Sannoh was transported to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. An investigation determined Sannoh's brother, Hassan, was the perpetrator and it was not a random act of violence, authorities said. Hassan is…
Armed Man Barricaded Himself With Hostage: Trenton PD Armed Man Barricaded Himself With Hostage: Trenton PD
Armed Man Barricaded Himself With Hostage: Trenton PD A 46-year-old Trenton man is facing numerous charges after he barricaded himself with another person while armed on Sunday, Feb. 15, authorities said. At 2:56 a.m., officers responded to a report of a domestic violence assault at 681 North Clinton Ave. and found Anthony Parker armed with a knife and barricaded inside the residence with the victim, Trenton police said. The residence was secured by officers and a trained hostage negotiator made contact with Parker, police said. The Mercer County Tactical Response Team also responded to the location, police said. After several hours of contac…
Juvenile Stabbed, Teen Suspect At Large: Bloomfield PD Juvenile Stabbed, Teen Suspect At Large: Bloomfield PD
Juvenile Stabbed, Teen Suspect At Large: Bloomfield PD An 18-year-old is at large after a juvenile was stabbed in Bloomfield on Tuesday, Feb. 17, authorities said. At 12:57 p.m., offices responded to a stabbing on Walnut Street and located the victim, who had multiple stab wounds, Bloomfield police said. The victim was transferred to a nearby hospital where they are currently recovering, police said. Johan Ibarra is charged with attempted murder and multiple weapons offenses, police said. A warrant has been issued for his arrest, police said.
Gun Recovered, Teen Charged As Adult After Wootton High School Shooting In Rockville Gun Recovered, Teen Charged As Adult After Wootton High School Shooting In Rockville
Gun Recovered, Teen Charged As Adult After Wootton High School Shooting In Rockville Police have recovered the handgun used in the shooting inside Thomas S. Wootton High School on Monday and charged a Rockville teenager as an adult, officials announced. Kahlil White-Villatoro, 16, is facing serious charges following the shooting, which rocked the Montgomery County community on Feb. 9. According to the Rockville Police Department, late on Monday night, detectives recovered a Polymer80 9mm handgun as investigators continue to probe the shooting that left a student injured. At 2:15 p.m., Feb. 9, in Montgomery County, officers were dispatched to Thomas S. Wootton High School f…
South River Man Busted For Robbing Computer Store At Gunpoint: Police South River Man Busted For Robbing Computer Store At Gunpoint: Police
South River Man Busted For Robbing Computer Store At Gunpoint: Police A 30-year-old South River man was arrested and charged with robbing a computer repair store at gunpoint, authorities announced Monday, Feb. 9. At 6:46 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, two masked men entered ML Computer Repair at 34 Main St., South River police said. One suspect was armed with a handgun, while the other suspect was armed with an item later determined to contain pepper spray, police said. The masked suspects threatened an employee and sprayed him in the face with pepper spray before fleeing the business with cash and miscellaneous items belonging to both the victim and the busine…
Jersey City Teen To Be Charged As Adult For Murder: Prosecutor Jersey City Teen To Be Charged As Adult For Murder: Prosecutor
Jersey City Teen To Be Charged As Adult For Murder: Prosecutor An 18-year-old Jersey City resident will be tried as an adult for a murder committed when he was 17, authorities announced Monday, Feb. 2. Naheim King is charged with murder and multiple weapons offenses in the death of Rahmiere Morris, a 20-year old Jersey City resident, Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said. On Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, Jersey City police responded to Lembeck Avenue and Old Bergen Road and found Morris with a gunshot wound to the torso, Mello said. He was transported to Jersey City Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, Mello said.
Two Arrested After Elmwood Park Shooting: Prosecutor Two Arrested After Elmwood Park Shooting: Prosecutor
Two Arrested After Elmwood Park Shooting: Prosecutor Two Passaic County residents were arrested and charged following a shooting in Elmwood Park last year, authorities announced Friday, Jan. 23. On Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 11:22 p.m., Elmwood Park police responded to a shooting and found a 27-year-old man with gunshot wounds, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The man was transported to a nearby hospital in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries, Musella said. An investigation revealed Jhamir Brown, a 29-year-old Passaic resident, was responsible for the shooting, Musella said.  Brown was located and arrested in Wayn…
Englewood Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Woman Shot Inside Home Englewood Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Woman Shot Inside Home
Englewood Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Woman Shot Inside Home A 36-year-old Englewood man has been charged with attempted murder and multiple weapons offenses following a shooting at a home this weekend, authorities said. Christian D. Parra-Pescoso, 36, of Englewood, was arrested after an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Englewood Police Department, , Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Englewood police responded to a shooting at a home on Charles Street in Englewood on Sunday, Jan. 18, at approximately 3:52 a.m., Musella said. When officers arrived, they found woman who had been struck by gunf…
DRUG BUST: Heroin, Crack, Pills, Gun Seized From Wood-Ridge Home, Prosecutor Says DRUG BUST: Heroin, Crack, Pills, Gun Seized From Wood-Ridge Home, Prosecutor Says
Drug Bust: Heroin, Crack, Pills, Gun Seized From Wood-Ridge Home, Prosecutor Says Four Bergen County residents were charged on drug and weapons offenses following a months-long narcotics investigation that culminated in a search warrant execution at a local home, authorities said. Tyrone S. Frost, 31; Jachai Rice, 28; Meghan Schenkenberger, 38; and Anthony N. Smith, 25, all of Wood-Ridge, were arrested after detectives executed a court-authorized search warrant Friday, Dec. 19, at a house on 7th Street, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella. Detectives seized heroin, crack cocaine, morphine pills, oxycodone pills, and Xanax pills, along with a handgun loaded…
Freehold Man Shot Two People: Prosecutor Freehold Man Shot Two People: Prosecutor
Freehold Man Shot Two People: Prosecutor A 20-year-old Freehold Borough man was arrested and charged with shooting two people this week, authorities announced Friday, Dec. 19. At 1:26 a.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 16, Freehold Borough police responded to Jackson Street and found a woman with a gunshot wound, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. The woman was transported to a nearby hospital where she received medical treatment for her injury, Santiago said. A second victim was transported to the hospital, treated and released for a non-life threatening injury, Santiago said. Jordan Woolfolk is charged with two counts o…
17-Year-Old Charged In Deadly Jersey City Shooting Of PA Teen: Prosecutor 17-Year-Old Charged In Deadly Jersey City Shooting Of PA Teen: Prosecutor
17-Year-Old Charged In Deadly Jersey City Shooting Of PA Teen: Prosecutor A 17-year-old has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in Jersey City Friday, Dec. 12, authorities said. At 5:10 p.m., officers responded to an apartment of Rose Avenue and found Al-Jahmir Curry, a 16-year-old Beaver Falls, Pa. resident with a gunshot wound to the upper body, Acting Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said. Curry was pronounced dead at the scene and his death was determined to be a homicide, Mello said. The 17-year-old is charged as a juvenile with aggravated manslaughter, multiple weapons offenses and tampering with physical evidence, Mello said…
Hagerstown Teen Charged As Adult For Broad-Daylight Attempted Murder, Police Say Hagerstown Teen Charged As Adult For Broad-Daylight Attempted Murder, Police Say
Hagerstown Teen Charged As Adult For Broad-Daylight Attempted Murder, Police Say A shooting that sent two men to the hospital in Maryland has now led to arrests, including a 17-year-old who police say is being charged as an adult. Officers with the Hagerstown Police Department responded to the 800 block of West Washington Street at about 3:54 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 17, for a reported shooting, police said. Two men were found suffering from gunshot wounds at the scene, according to first responders. Both men were taken to Meritus Medical Center for treatment and evaluation, police said. One man suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said. The second victi…
XMas Eve Slaying: Son Guilty Of Murdering Father With Pole Saw, Morris County Prosecutor Says XMas Eve Slaying: Son Guilty Of Murdering Father With Pole Saw, Morris County Prosecutor Says
XMas Eve Slaying: Son Guilty Of Murdering Father With Pole Saw, Morris County Prosecutor Says A 35-year-old Boonton Township has been convicted of murdering his father with a pole saw on Christmas Eve, authorities announced Tuesday, Dec. 16. Kyle Meyer was convicted of first degree murder and multiple weapons offenses following a seven-day trial on Monday, Dec. 15, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert M. McNally, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon, and Boonton Township Chief of Police Thomas Cacciabeve said. On Sunday, Dec. 24, at 1:15 p.m., officers responded to a residence in Boonton Township and found Gregory Meyer dead, authorities said. …
Guns, Mags, Cash, Drugs Found In Little Ferry Traffic Stop: Cops Guns, Mags, Cash, Drugs Found In Little Ferry Traffic Stop: Cops
Guns, Mags, Cash, Drugs Found In Little Ferry Traffic Stop: Cops A Ridgefield man was arrested after Little Ferry police said they found two guns, cash, and bags of marijuana during a Friday morning, Nov. 14, traffic stop. Little Ferry Officer James Serio was patrolling the area of Route 46 and Grand Street at 10:45 a.m. when he saw a 2013 Chrysler 300 with dark-tinted windows throughout, Little Ferry Police Chief James Walters said. Serio stopped the vehicle and spoke with the driver, identified as Jeremiah Turner, who said he was coming from Garfield and going to his girlfriend’s home in Ridgefield. Serio reported a strong odor of marijuana e…
Ex-Con With 28 Priors Had Stolen Gun, 15 Hollow-Point Bullets In Little Ferry Traffic Stop: PD Ex-Con With 28 Priors Had Stolen Gun, 15 Hollow-Point Bullets In Little Ferry Traffic Stop: PD
Ex-Con With 28 Priors Had Stolen Gun, 15 Hollow-Point Bullets In Little Ferry Traffic Stop: PD An ex-con from Virginia with 28 prior arrests was arrested in Bergen County this week after officers found a stolen gun, hollow-point bullets, and cocaine during a traffic stop, authorities said. The incident happened around 9:41 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10, when Little Ferry Officer Gaetano Fernandes saw a gray Lexus with Virginia plates pull out of the Knights Inn and travel west on Route 46, Chief James Walters said. The car had a headlight out and tinted windows, prompting a stop. The driver, identified as Fuquan H. Leonard, 35, told police he traveled to New Jersey every week from Virginia to…
Garfield Man Killed In Deadly Stabbing, Bayonne Man Arrested: Prosecutor Garfield Man Killed In Deadly Stabbing, Bayonne Man Arrested: Prosecutor
Garfield Man Killed In Deadly Stabbing, Bayonne Man Arrested: Prosecutor A 28-year-old Bayonne man was arrested and charged with fatally stabbing a 41-year-old Garfield man Monday, Nov. 3, authorities said. At 10:20 p.m., Bayonne police responded to 17 Meadow St. an found Richard Arcos with a stab wound, Acting Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said. Arcos was pronounced dead soon after, Mello said. Andrew Fuentes is charged with aggravated manslaughter and multiple weapons offenses, Mello said. He was taken into custody at the scene and the stabbing is being investigated as a domestic dispute, Mello said.
Man Charged In Deadly Woodbridge Stabbing: Prosecutor Man Charged In Deadly Woodbridge Stabbing: Prosecutor
Man Charged In Deadly Woodbridge Stabbing: Prosecutor A 63-year-old Iselin man was arrested and charged with stabbing a woman in Woodbridge, authorities announced Monday, Nov. 3. At 9:56 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, Woodbridge police responded to a 911 call and found Marianne Straley with multiple stab wounds, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Woodbridge Township Police Department Director Joseph Nisky said. Straley was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. Roosevelt Oglesby was arrested following an investigation, authorities said. Straley and Roosevelt knew each other prior to the stabbing, authorities said. …
Man Shot, Killed His Brother: Camden County Prosecutor Man Shot, Killed His Brother: Camden County Prosecutor
Man Shot, Killed His Brother: Camden County Prosecutor A 28-year-old Camden man was arrested and charged with fatally shooting his brother Saturday, Nov. 1, authorities said. At 11:09 a.m., police responded to the 500 block of Pearl Street and found Raymond Delgado on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez said. Delgado was taken to Cooper University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead soon at 12:31 p.m., authorities said. An investigation determined Anarkis Delgado, Raymond's brother, fatally shot him, authorities said. Anarkis is charged with m…
Brick Woman, 20, Stabs 2-Year-Old Brother, Cops Say Brick Woman, 20, Stabs 2-Year-Old Brother, Cops Say
Brick Woman, 20, Stabs 2-Year-Old Brother, Cops Say A New Jersey woman has been arrested after authorities say she stabbed her 2-year-old brother in the chest on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 1. Officers responding to a 911 call placed by a relative on Burke Lane in Brick Township found the toddler with stab wounds at approximately 2:30 p.m., Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. The child was transported to Jersey Shore University Hospital in Neptune, where he was listed in stable condition. Marlene Rodriguez, 20, was identified as the suspect through an investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Cri…
Teen Charged As Adult In Jersey City Shooting That Killed 15-Year-Old Girl: Prosecutor Teen Charged As Adult In Jersey City Shooting That Killed 15-Year-Old Girl: Prosecutor
Teen Charged As Adult In Jersey City Shooting That Killed 15-Year-Old Girl: Prosecutor A 17-year-old Jersey City resident will be charged as an adult for a fatal shooting that killed a 15-year-old girl, authorities announced Monday, Oct. 27. Willie Shuler is charged with murder in the first degree in the death of Cianna Lee, Jersey City Prosecutor Wayne Mello said. On Saturday, Jan. 18, at 11 p.m., Jersey City police responded to Martin Luther King Drive and Union Street and found two women with gunshot wounds inside a motor vehicle on Oak Street, Mello said. Cianna Lee was transported to Jersey City Medical Center where she was pronounced dead, Mello said. The second victim…