South Toms River Police Shooting: New Details Released, Arrest Made South Toms River Police Shooting: New Details Released, Arrest Made
South Toms River Police Shooting: New Details Released, Arrest Made A 37-year-old Bangor, Maine man faces attempted murder charges  following a shootout with police in South Toms River last month, authorities announced Thursday, May 7. On Wednesday, April 29, South Toms River police responded to Dover Road after Brian Lanzim threatened the homeowners that he was traveling from Maine to South Toms River and armed, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. While officers were on scene, Lanzim drove his vehicle across the front lawn toward police, causing them to take cover behind a fence, Lanzim said. Lanzim then exited his car and attempted to ent…
Kids Hurt After Bat-Wielding Home Confrontation Turns Invasion In Bergen County: Police Kids Hurt After Bat-Wielding Home Confrontation Turns Invasion In Bergen County: Police
Kids Hurt After Bat-Wielding Home Confrontation Turns Invasion In Bergen County: Police A Jersey Shore man was arrested after a violent home invasion involving a bat left multiple people, including children, injured in Bergen County, police said. Nikola Lulaj, 52, of Seaside Heights, went to the victim’s Bergenfield home to confront him over an ongoing issue just before 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, Bergenfield Police Capt. Willian Duran said. Police said Lulaj kicked open the front door before a physical altercation began, Duran said. Police said Lulaj kicked open the front door before a physical fight broke out. When officers arrived, they found a group of males a…
Acclaimed Music Producer Loses Studio In 12-Alarm Belleville Fire Acclaimed Music Producer Loses Studio In 12-Alarm Belleville Fire
Acclaimed Music Producer Loses Studio In 12-Alarm Belleville Fire Music producer Steve Evetts says his recording studio was destroyed in the massive 12-alarm warehouse fire that broke out Sunday, May 3 in Belleville. Evetts confirmed the loss in social media posts shared Tuesday, May 5, as crews continued working at the scene. He said the building owner planned to demolish the structure so firefighters could extinguish the remaining flames. "This is a clear view of water flooding into what used to be my control room," he wrote in a subsequent post. "Talked to the building owner today. They’re bringing in cranes to rip it down, in order to put out wha…
Contractor Wrote Bad Checks: Lakewood PD Contractor Wrote Bad Checks: Lakewood PD
Contractor Wrote Bad Checks: Lakewood PD A 44-year-old Cream Ridge contractor was arrested and charged on Tuesday, May 5, after issuing bad checks, authorities said. An investigation into Daniel Sachkowsky began after Woodhaven Lumber reported an unpaid balance related to construction materials purchase made through NJ Home Builders & Renovations in 2023, Lakewood police said. The materials were delivered, but there was a dispute in payment, resulting in a significant outstanding balance, police said. Several partial payments were made over time, however the balance was never fully satisfied and communication with the bu…
Two Men Took Cash, Credit Cards From Gym Locker Room As Part Of Bust-Out Scheme: Wall Twp PD Two Men Took Cash, Credit Cards From Gym Locker Room As Part Of Bust-Out Scheme: Wall Twp PD
Two Men Took Cash, Credit Cards From Gym Locker Room As Part Of Bust-Out Scheme: Wall Twp PD Two men have been arrested and charged with pilfering a gym locker room in Wall, authorities announced Wednesday, May 6. A series of thefts occurred at Genesis Health Club at 1904 Atlantic Ave. and detectives identified Andrew Cosenza, a 26-year-old Manasquan resident and Edward Byham, a 35-year-old Howell resident as the suspects, Wall Township police said. Cosenza was arrested last December and found to be in possession of heroin, prescription pills, stolen U.S. passport cards, a stolen Georgia driver's license, a stolen New York driver's license along with several stolen credit and debit…
Good Samaritans Help Residents Evacuate Home On Fire In Pine Beach: Firefighters Good Samaritans Help Residents Evacuate Home On Fire In Pine Beach: Firefighters
Good Samaritans Help Residents Evacuate Home On Fire In Pine Beach: Firefighters Three young men helped people flee a burning home in Pine Beach on Tuesday, May 5, authorities said. At 11:43 p.m., firefighters responded to the 100 block of Station Avenue and saw heavy fire visible on the second floor, causing them to toll a first alarm, Pine Beach Volunteer Fire Company No.1 said. The residents of the home were evacuated by 3 young men passing by the area who forced entry through the front door and made sure the occupants got to safety. Firefighters deployed a handline to knock down the visible fire, though the second floor was heavily damaged while the rest of th…
Fired Driver Slashed Tires Of 29 Amazon Vehicles, Dumped Evidence In River: Sheriff Fired Driver Slashed Tires Of 29 Amazon Vehicles, Dumped Evidence In River: Sheriff
Fired Driver Slashed Tires Of 29 Amazon Vehicles, Dumped Evidence In River: Sheriff A fired delivery driver is accused of slashing tires on nearly 30 Amazon delivery vehicles, stealing key fobs, and trying to hide evidence in a river, authorities said. Anthony Gillio of Cape Coral, Florida, was arrested on Friday, May 1, the Lee County Sheriff's Office said. The 22-year-old was charged with grand theft of between $5,000 and $10,000, two counts of criminal mischief, and tampering with evidence. Investigators said Gillio vandalized 29 vehicles overnight at an Amazon facility near Fort Myers. Tires were slashed, vehicle bodies were punctured, and 23 key fobs were mi…
Sleeping 5-Year-Old Left On Philly Street After SUV Stolen During Delivery: Police Sleeping 5-Year-Old Left On Philly Street After SUV Stolen During Delivery: Police
Sleeping 5-Year-Old Left On Philly Street After SUV Stolen During Delivery: Police A thief stole an SUV with a sleeping 5-year-old boy inside before abandoning the child on a North Philadelphia street Tuesday night, police said. The frightening ordeal unfolded around 7:50 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, when a woman stopped to deliver packages using her personal Jeep Grand Cherokee, according to Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small. Her young son was asleep in the back seat when she stepped out briefly to make a delivery, Small said. During that time, a thief jumped into the SUV and drove away. After traveling about two blocks, the suspect stopped along the 2900 block o…
14-Year-Old Shot In Back When Gunfire Erupts Into Philly Crowd: Police 14-Year-Old Shot In Back When Gunfire Erupts Into Philly Crowd: Police
14-Year-Old Shot In Back When Gunfire Erupts Into Philly Crowd: Police A 14-year-old boy was hospitalized after gunfire erupted into a group of people in North Philadelphia late Tuesday night, police said. Officers responded around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, to reports of shots fired along the 2600 block of North Franklin Street, according to Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small. When officers arrived, they found the teenage boy lying on the sidewalk suffering from a gunshot wound to his back, Small said. The victim was conscious and told officers he had been standing with a group of people when someone opened fire, according to investigators. He …
Home Consumed By Flames: Shrewsbury Hose Company Home Consumed By Flames: Shrewsbury Hose Company
Home Consumed By Flames: Shrewsbury Hose Company A home was engulfed in flames in Shrewsbury on Monday, May 4, authorities said. At 2:15 p.m., firefighters responded to 26 Thomas Ave. and immediately encountered heavy fire, Shrewsbury Hose Company No. 1 said. Firefighters deployed multiple handlines in an effort to bring the blaze under control, fire officials said. The fire was contained to the rear residence with no extension to neighboring homes, firefighters said. No injuries were reported, firefighters said.
18-Year-Old Charged With DUI In Deadly Long Branch Crash: Report 18-Year-Old Charged With DUI In Deadly Long Branch Crash: Report
18-Year-Old Charged With DUI In Deadly Long Branch Crash: Report An 18-year-old was charged with driving under the influence after fatally striking a 57-year-old West Long Branch man on Friday, May 1, according to Asbury Park Press. At 8:46 p.m., officers responded to Broadway and Fourth Avenue where the pedestrian was struck, Long Branch Public Safety Director Charles Shirley told Asbury Park Press. Shirley did not name the driver or the deceased motorist, Asbury Park Press reported. The 18-year-old also faces numerous traffic violations, Shirley said. The investigation into the fatal crash is ongoing, the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said. Pros…
2 Charged In Freehold Library Shooting: Prosecutor 2 Charged In Freehold Library Shooting: Prosecutor
2 Charged In Freehold Library Shooting: Prosecutor Two individuals have been charged in a shooting at the Freehold library last week, authorities said Tuesday, May 5. At 4:21 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, police responded to the area of the Freehold Borough Public Library for a report of gunshots, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond  Santiago said. Officers found a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound, who was taken to a local hospital and is now in stable condition, Santiago said. Kanye Faucette, a 19-year-old Keansburg was identified as the shooter following an investigation, Santiago said. Heaven Holmes, a 20-year-old K…