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NJ Spa Owner Ran Prostitution Ring Across 3 Counties: Cops NJ Spa Owner Ran Prostitution Ring Across 3 Counties: Cops
NJ Spa Owner Ran Prostitution Ring Across 3 Counties: Cops A Jackson woman is accused of operating a prostitution ring through unlicensed spas across Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean counties, authorities said Tuesday, May 26. Kelly Jahnke-Gonzalez, 44, was arrested May 12 following a months-long investigation led by the Sayreville Police Department Vice Unit in coordination with the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office and multiple law enforcement agencies, according to Sayreville police. The investigation centered around Joha's Spa locations in Brick, Millstone, Jackson, and Sayreville, NJ Advance Media reports citing charging documents.  The…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Body Of Missing Man Recovered Near Alpine Boat Basin: Sources Body Of Missing Man Recovered Near Alpine Boat Basin: Sources
Body Of Missing Man Recovered Near Alpine Boat Basin: Sources The body of a missing North Bergen man was recovered from the Alpine Boat Basin after he reportedly jumped from the State Line Lookout along the Palisades, sources with direct knowledge of the incident told Daily Voice. The man, who was in his mid-30s, was believed to have jumped late Saturday night, May 23, while fleeing from a law enforcement officer, sources said. His body was recovered Sunday morning, May 24, according to sources. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm, help is available by calling or texting 988 24/7.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Woman Airlifted After Running Back Into Burning NJ Apartment Fire For Cats Woman Airlifted After Running Back Into Burning NJ Apartment Fire For Cats
Woman Airlifted After Running Back Into Burning NJ Apartment Fire For Cats A woman was airlifted to a hospital after re-entering her burning apartment in Bloomingdale on Memorial Day in an attempt to rescue her cats, authorities said. Bloomingdale police received a 911 call Monday afternoon reporting an active fire at the Treetop Apartment Complex off Macopin Road, according to Sgt. Sami Zeidan. While officers were responding, the caller told dispatchers the woman had gone back inside the apartment to retrieve her cats, police said. Officers arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the residence and forced open the apartment door while calling for the resident…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Assault At American Dream Mall Parking Deck Ends In Three Arrests: NJSP Assault At American Dream Mall Parking Deck Ends In Three Arrests: NJSP
Assault At American Dream Mall Parking Deck Ends In Three Arrests: Njsp Three people were arrested after an assault at the American Dream mall parking deck in East Rutherford left three victims injured Sunday night, May 24, New Jersey State Police said. Troopers responded to Parking Deck A, Level 2, at approximately 7:18 p.m. on May 24 for a reported assault, according to State Police Sgt. First Class Charles Marchan. When troopers arrived, they were met by American Dream security and three injured victims. Investigators said the suspects fled the scene in a black GMC with New Jersey license plates before troopers arrived. State Police later found the…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Maywood Man, 29, Shot Dead In Bronx Overnight: NYPD Maywood Man, 29, Shot Dead In Bronx Overnight: NYPD
Maywood Man, 29, Shot Dead In Bronx Overnight: Nypd A 29-year-old New Jersey man was fatally shot in the Bronx overnight, according to the NYPD. Police responded to 2201 Haviland Ave. in the Bronx at approximately 12:17 a.m. on Sunday, May 24, the NYPD said. Officers found Jonathan Valentin, of Maywood, with a gunshot wound to the chest, according to police. Valentin was taken by private vehicle to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said. No arrests had been made as of Sunday morning, according to the NYPD. The investigation remains active and ongoing, police said.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Details Released In Crash That Shut Route 80 For Hours Details Released In Crash That Shut Route 80 For Hours
Details Released In Crash That Shut Route 80 For Hours A Pennsylvania man was seriously injured after a tractor-trailer overturned onto his SUV during a crash on Route 80 Sunday morning, May 24, New Jersey State Police said. Troopers responded to the westbound lanes near milepost 60.7 at approximately 8 a.m. on May 24, where a Freightliner tow truck was stopped in the right lane after securing a vehicle involved in an earlier crash because there was no right shoulder available, according to State Police Sgt. First Class Charles Marchan. An unoccupied State Police troop car with emergency lights activated was positioned behind the tow …

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Teaneck Mechanic Used Customers' Cars For Personal Trips: Cops Teaneck Mechanic Used Customers' Cars For Personal Trips: Cops
Teaneck Mechanic Used Customers' Cars For Personal Trips: Cops A mechanic from Teaneck is facing charges after police said he used customers’ vehicles for personal purposes and refused to return them following transmission repair jobs at a Bloomingdale auto shop. Over the last several months, the Bloomingdale Police Department received numerous complaints involving Master Auto Repair in Bloomingdale, Sgt. Sami Zeidan said Saturday, May 23. Vehicle owners told investigators they dropped off their cars for transmission repairs or replacements but did not get them back for extended periods of time. Several customers later received parking ticket…

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Man Rams Girlfriend’s Car Into Used Car Dealership During Fight In Bergen County: Cops Man Rams Girlfriend’s Car Into Used Car Dealership During Fight In Bergen County: Cops
Man Rams Girlfriend’s Car Into Used Car Dealership During Fight In Bergen County: Cops A 24-year-old man was arrested after allegedly chasing his girlfriend through town and intentionally ramming her car into a used car dealership early Saturday morning, May 23, authorities said. Police responded around 4:15 a.m. to 1 Bergen Boulevard in Fairview for reports of a crash, according to Fairview Deputy Chief John Pierotti. That's where investigators determined that Arly Lemos Correianetto Fugueireo and his girlfriend had argued minutes earlier before leaving in separate vehicles, police said. Correianetto Fugueireo chased after his girlfriend in his Mercedes Benz and intentiona…

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DUI Teen Driver Charged In Deadly Jersey Shore Hit-Run That Killed Husband, Dad: Officials DUI Teen Driver Charged In Deadly Jersey Shore Hit-Run That Killed Husband, Dad: Officials
DUI Teen Driver Charged In Deadly Jersey Shore Hit-Run That Killed Husband, Dad: Officials A woman has been charged in a hit-and-run that killed a husband and father in a school zone earlier this month in Long Branch, authorities said. Jennifer Perez-Martinez, 19, of Long Branch, is charged with vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death in connection with the May 1 crash that killed Armindo A. Vieira, 57, of West Long Branch, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago. Police responded to the area of 258 Broadway for reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle at approximately 8:45 p.m., where an investigation found Perez-Martin…

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NY Man, 22, Masturbated To Completion While In Line At Garden State Plaza In Paramus: Cops NY Man, 22, Masturbated To Completion While In Line At Garden State Plaza In Paramus: Cops
NY Man, 22, Masturbated To Completion While In Line At Garden State Plaza In Paramus: Cops A 22-year-old New York man has been arrested after authorities say he masturbated to completion and exposed himself to shoppers at the Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus. On Friday, May 22, at approximately 1:40 p.m., the Paramus Police Crime-Suppression Unit was alerted by security officers to an incident in progress inside the Old Navy store involving Samuel Omitiran, 22, who was causing a disturbance and harassing shoppers, Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. Officers received multiple reports that Omitiran was exposing himself to shoppers (including children), and had masturbat…

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77-Year-Old NJ Man With 100K Child Porn Files Sentenced 77-Year-Old NJ Man With 100K Child Porn Files Sentenced
77-Year-Old NJ Man With 100K Child Porn Files Sentenced A 77-year-old New Jersey man was sentenced to seven years in state prison after investigators found more than 100,000 files of child sexual abuse material in his home, authorities said. Alfred Annibal, of Little Egg Harbor, was sentenced Thursday, May 22, by Superior Court Judge David M. Fritch after previously pleading guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. Annibal will also be subject to Megan’s Law requirements and Parole Supervision for Life, prosecutors said. The investigation began after the New Jersey State Pol…

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Jersey City Double Murder Suspect Remains On The Run: Prosecutor Seeks Public's Help Jersey City Double Murder Suspect Remains On The Run: Prosecutor Seeks Public's Help
Jersey City Double Murder Suspect Remains On The Run: Prosecutor Seeks Public's Help Authorities are asking for the public’s help locating an 18-year-old man charged in a double fatal shooting that left two Jersey City men dead inside a residence earlier this week. Treshawn Daniels, of Jersey City, is wanted on murder, attempted murder, and weapons charges tied to the shooting Monday, May 18, according to Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello. Police responded shortly after 1 a.m. to reports of shots fired near 109-111 Old Bergen Road, authorities said. Responding officers found two unresponsive men inside a residence suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The victims were…

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