911 Hang-Up Leads To Arrest Of Man In Violent Bergen County Attack: Cops 911 Hang-Up Leads To Arrest Of Man In Violent Bergen County Attack: Cops
911 Hang-Up Leads To Arrest Of Man In Violent Bergen County Attack: Cops A 911 hang-up call led police in one Bergen County town to an injured woman and the arrest of a 44-year-old man accused of robbery, assault and stealing the victim's vehicle, authorities said. Officers responded to the call in North Arlington at approximately 1 a.m. on Sunday, June 28, and found an injured adult woman before launching an investigation, according to Capt. David Hudak. The suspect had already fled the scene. As the investigation continued through the night, officers developed information that led them back to the area, where they located Nelson Ricaurte, 44, of Union City, Hu…
Body Found In Burning Car Near Willowbrook Mall In Wayne: Prosecutor Body Found In Burning Car Near Willowbrook Mall In Wayne: Prosecutor
Body Found In Burning Car Near Willowbrook Mall In Wayne: Prosecutor An unidentified person was found dead inside a burning vehicle in Wayne on Tuesday, June 30, authorities said. Wayne police responded to the area of 77 Willowbrook Blvd. on a reported car fire, according to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Wayne Police Chief Joseph Rooney. When officers arrived, they found the body of an unidentified individual in the driver's seat of the vehicle, authorities said. The Medical Examiner's Office is investigating to determine the cause of death. Authorities said the investigation remains active and ongoing. No suspects are being sought at this…
Boutique Temporarily Closed After Car Slams Through Front Doors In Morristown Boutique Temporarily Closed After Car Slams Through Front Doors In Morristown
Boutique Temporarily Closed After Car Slams Through Front Doors In Morristown A Morris County boutique is temporarily closed due to a car that slammed through the front of it over the weekend. No injuries were reported in the crash at 23 South Boutique in Morristown, according to its owners, Marilyn and Barry, who are vowing to reopen as soon as possible. A photo shared by the busienss shows a Ford sedan that had plowed right through the front doors. The shop has been in business since 2021, according to the Morris County Alliance.
Threat At Route 23 Walmart Deemed Unfounded After Massive Police Response: Franklin PD Threat At Route 23 Walmart Deemed Unfounded After Massive Police Response: Franklin PD
Threat At Route 23 Walmart Deemed Unfounded After Massive Police Response: Franklin PD A reported threat prompted a large police response at the Walmart on Route 23 in Franklin Borough before authorities determined the incident was unfounded on Monday evening, June 29, police said. The Franklin Borough Police Department responded to the Walmart on after receiving a report of a threat at approximately 5:20 p.m., the department said on social media. Out of an abundance of caution, officers conducted a thorough investigation and searched the property with assistance from local and county law enforcement agencies, police said. After completing the investigation, authorities …
Murder Suspect Sought After Deadly Jersey City Shooting, Prosecutor Says Murder Suspect Sought After Deadly Jersey City Shooting, Prosecutor Says
Murder Suspect Sought After Deadly Jersey City Shooting, Prosecutor Says A Jersey City man is wanted on murder and multiple attempted murder charges after a fatal shooting that left one man dead and another wounded over the weekend, authorities said. Raheem Rhett, 36, is being sought in the 2:30 a.m. shooting Sunday, June 28, on Orient Avenue near Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Jersey City, Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said. Responding officers found Jenardo Tejada, 38, of Jersey City, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds, Mello said. He was taken to Jersey City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead a short time later. The c…
Solar Panel Fire Forces Resident Relocations At Route 17 Rehab Center: Police Solar Panel Fire Forces Resident Relocations At Route 17 Rehab Center: Police
Solar Panel Fire Forces Resident Relocations At Route 17 Rehab Center: Police A rooftop solar panel caught fire at a Bergen County rehabilitation and healthcare center, forcing residents to be temporarily relocated on Monday, June 29, police said. The fire was reported at 11:46 a.m. at the Allendale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, located along Route 17 South, according to Allendale Police Chief Michael Dillon. Because the facility provides both acute and long-term care, additional fire departments and EMS agencies were called to assist after the active fire was confirmed. Responding crews determined that a solar panel on the roof of one section of the bui…
Man Peeing Outside Pharmacy In Madison Ticketed: Police Man Peeing Outside Pharmacy In Madison Ticketed: Police
Man Peeing Outside Pharmacy In Madison Ticketed: Police A man was issued a summons after he was spotted reliving himself outside in Madison on Thursday, June 25, authorities said. At 7:45 p.m., Madison police received a call about a man peeing outside Madison Pharmacy at 66 Main St., the Borough of Madison said. The man was not a Madison resident and had arrived via New Jersey Transit, authorities said. He was issued a summons and offered available resources, authorities said. An investigation determined that the individual had been in Madison for less than two hours and departed on public transit shortly after the incident, police said.
Crypto Cocaine Purchase Gets NJ Father, Son Arrested: Prosecutor Crypto Cocaine Purchase Gets NJ Father, Son Arrested: Prosecutor
Crypto Cocaine Purchase Gets NJ Father, Son Arrested: Prosecutor A father and son in Brick Township were charged with dealing cocaine, authorities announced Monday, June 29, authorities said. On Tuesday, June 16, the county Narcotics Strike Force obtained a package intercepted by the United States Postal Service Postal Inspectors meant for Ryan Weil, 35, that contained 15 grams of cocaine, purchased on the dark web with cryptocurrency, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. Undercover detectives delivered the package to Weil's residence and then executed a search warrant, which led to the seizure of 20 pounds of marijuana, quantities of heroin, …
Clifton Neck Stabber Charged With Attempted Murder: Prosecutor Clifton Neck Stabber Charged With Attempted Murder: Prosecutor
Clifton Neck Stabber Charged With Attempted Murder: Prosecutor A Clifton man has been charged with attempted murder after prosecutors say he stabbed a 62-year-old resident in the neck and head, leaving the victim with life-threatening injuries. Anthony C. Schwiederek was arrested on Friday, June 26, in connection with the stabbing, which happened the same day at a home in Clifton, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Clifton Police Chief Thomas Rinaldi announced Monday, June 29. Clifton police responded to the home on a report of a stabbing and found the victim suffering from life-threatening injuries to the neck and head area, according to …
2 Bergenfield Firefighters Hospitalized After 2-Alarm House Blaze 2 Bergenfield Firefighters Hospitalized After 2-Alarm House Blaze
2 Bergenfield Firefighters Hospitalized After 2-Alarm House Blaze A neighbor helped all occupants escape a two-alarm house fire in Bergenfield before firefighters arrived Sunday afternoon, June 28, according to the Bergenfield Fire Department. Firefighters were dispatched to a reported structure fire on Brown Place at approximately 12:30 p.m., according to Fire Chief Ryan Zadrozna. Deputy Chief Edward Kneisler III arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the first and second floors of the two-story home and immediately requested a second alarm, the department said. Thanks to the quick actions of a neighbor, everyone inside the home was safely evacuate…
Driver 'Made Little To No Effort To Stop' Before Route 22 Crash: Police Report Driver 'Made Little To No Effort To Stop' Before Route 22 Crash: Police Report
Driver 'Made Little To No Effort To Stop' Before Route 22 Crash: Police Report Three people were injured when a driver from Atlanta rear-ended a stopped SUV at a red light on Route 22 in North Plainfield early Sunday, June 28, according to a crash investigation report, released by police. The crash happened at the intersection of Route 22 East and West End Avenue at 1:59 a.m., North Plainfield police said. The driver, 24-year-old Eric Ross Kohler, told officers he was not paying attention when he struck the SUV from behind, according to the report. Kohler suffered a significant forehead injury and was taken to a nearby hospital. The SUV driver suffered a back in…
Stranded Man On Fair Lawn Pool Platform At 4 A.M. Rescued, Cited: Cops Stranded Man On Fair Lawn Pool Platform At 4 A.M. Rescued, Cited: Cops
Stranded Man On Fair Lawn Pool Platform At 4 A.M. Rescued, Cited: Cops A 23-year-old Paterson man had to be rescued after becoming stranded on a platform in the middle of a public pool in Fair Lawn before dawn on Sunday, June 28, police said. Officers responded to Memorial Pool at Berdan Avenue and First Street just before 4 a.m. for a report of a trespasser at the closed facility, according to Fair Lawn Police Sgt. Eric Eleshewich. The man made it onto the platform in the middle of the pool but was unable to swim back to shore, Eleshewich said. Fair Lawn Heavy Rescue deployed a rescue boat to reach him and bring him safely back to land. The man was issu…