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NJ Husband Pleads Not Guilty In Barbell Killing Of Wife He Hated For 18 Years: Report NJ Husband Pleads Not Guilty In Barbell Killing Of Wife He Hated For 18 Years: Report
NJ 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…

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by Sam Barron
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Support Swells For NJ Cop Wounded In Shooting Support Swells For NJ Cop Wounded In Shooting
Support Swells For NJ Cop Wounded In Shooting Sergeant Christian Ivanov was one of two Atlantic City police officers injured in a shooting on Tuesday, June 2 and now the community is coming together to help. A GoFundMe has been launched for Ivanov, who is described as a devoted husband and loving father to his three children. Ivanov is in stable but serious condition, according to the fundraiser. "Christian is a highly respected SWAT Sergeant with the Atlantic City Police Department, a leader who has spent his career running toward danger when others are running away from it," Valmir Loga, who organized the fundraiser said. "He is know…

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by Sam Barron
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Support Swells After Pine Hill Family Loses Home In Fire Support Swells After Pine Hill Family Loses Home In Fire
Support Swells After Pine Hill Family Loses Home In Fire The Worrells are dealing with the loss of their home, but know it could've been much worse. The Pine Hill family lost their home in a fire early Tuesday, June 2, according to a GoFundMe set up to support the family. Their 16-year-old son Damien first heard the smoke alarm and alerted the family, which saved their lives, Jeremy Worrell, who organized the fundraiser wrote. Nicholas, their 18-year-old son, was trapped in his room and barely made it out alive while the family's 67-year-old grandfather was forced to escape through a window and jump 15 feet from the  home, Worrell said.…

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by Sam Barron
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Caregiver Accused Of Dismembering Disabled BF Body Into Suitcase With Family's Help: Philly DA Caregiver Accused Of Dismembering Disabled BF Body Into Suitcase With Family's Help: Philly DA
Caregiver Accused Of Dismembering Disabled BF Body Into Suitcase With Family's Help: Philly DA A home health aide is accused of shooting her disabled boyfriend, dismembering his body, and enlisting family members to help dump his remains in a suitcase and trash bags in Philadelphia, prosecutors announced. Liza Ridley, 53, has been charged with murder and related offenses in the death of Vincent Good, 53, whose dismembered remains were discovered in Kensington on Friday, May 22, according to the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office. The investigation began around 9:25 a.m. when a person searching for scrap metal in an alley along the 600 block of East Hilton Street opened a discard…

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by Jillian Pikora
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NJ Man, 20, Had Sexual Contact With Girl, 15, In NY After Meeting On Snapchat: Police NJ Man, 20, Had Sexual Contact With Girl, 15, In NY After Meeting On Snapchat: Police
NJ Man, 20, Had Sexual Contact With Girl, 15, In NY After Meeting On Snapchat: Police A 20-year-old New Jersey man faces charges after having sexual contact with a 15-year-old girl in the Hudson Valley, NY, following their meeting over Snapchat, police said.  Passaic County resident Joseph D. Hand, 20, of West Milford, was arrested on sexual misconduct and child endangerment charges in connection with the alleged activity, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, June 2.  According to police, on Monday, June 1, troopers learned of a possible sex offense involving a child at a home in the Dutchess County town of Red Hook.  Investigators determined that Hand…

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by Ben Crnic
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33-Year-Old Man Stabbed At Wendy's In Philadelphia: Police 33-Year-Old Man Stabbed At Wendy's In Philadelphia: Police
33-Year-Old Man Stabbed At Wendy's In Philadelphia: Police A man was stabbed multiple times at a Wendy's in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, June 2, police said. Philadelphia police responded to a report of a stabbing in the 2100 block of South Christopher Columbus Boulevard around 1:37 p.m., according to Officer Tanya Little. Officers found a 33-year-old man suffering from multiple stab wounds when they arrived, police said. The victim was treated at the scene by Medic 43 before being taken to Jefferson Hospital in stable condition, according to police. Preliminary findings indicate the victim was assaulted by someone he knew, investigators said. The s…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Massachusetts Woman Killed In Virginia Bus Crash Was Headed To Long-Awaited Vacation Massachusetts Woman Killed In Virginia Bus Crash Was Headed To Long-Awaited Vacation
Massachusetts Woman Killed In Virginia Bus Crash Was Headed To Long-Awaited Vacation A Massachusetts woman killed in the deadly Virginia charter bus crash was looking forward to a long-awaited Florida vacation and promised a friend she would call when she arrived.  That call never came. Priscilla R. Mafalda, 25, of Worcester, was identified as the fifth victim killed in the crash on I-95 near Quantico, Virginia. The wreck happened early Friday morning as travelers made their way south. A family of four from Greenfield, Massachusetts, was also killed.  The day before the crash, Mafalda shared her excitement about the trip in a text message to her friend and c…

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by Josh Lanier
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SWAT Officer Critical After Atlantic City Shootout That Left Civilian Dead SWAT Officer Critical After Atlantic City Shootout That Left Civilian Dead
SWAT Officer Critical After Atlantic City Shootout That Left Civilian Dead Two officers were struck by gunfire and a civilian was killed in an Atlantic City shooting on Tuesday, June 2. Few details were released in the incident on North Florida Avenue. The Bulgarian-American Police Association said Christian Ivanov was seriously injured and remains in critical condition.  A GoFundMe shared by the NJ State PBA for his family had raised more than $158,000 as of Wednesday, June 3. "To many, Christian is a highly respected SWAT Sergeant with the Atlantic City Police Department, a leader who has spent his career running toward danger when others are running away…

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by Sam Barron
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Two On-Duty Police K-9s Die Same Day, Handler Placed On Leave: Report Two On-Duty Police K-9s Die Same Day, Handler Placed On Leave: Report
Two On-Duty Police K-9s Die Same Day, Handler Placed On Leave: Report Two K-9s in the Salem County Sheriff's Office died on Friday, May 29, authorities said. The deaths of Rip and Boomer remain under investigation by the Salem County Prosecutor's Office, the Salem County Sheriff's Office said. "Their loyalty, service, and dedication to protecting the residents of Salem County will never be forgotten," the sheriff's office said on Facebook. "We honor their lives with gratitude for all they gave and the service they performed alongside our officers in the countless ways they helped protect our community. Due to the ongoing investigation, the sheriff's office s…

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by Sam Barron
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Burglars At Large After Break-In In Atlantic County: PD Burglars At Large After Break-In In Atlantic County: PD
Burglars At Large After Break-In In Atlantic County: PD Multiple burglars are at large after a break-in in Atlantic County on Saturday, May 30, authorities said. Overnight, two burglars wearing dark clothing and face coverings were observed moving through the neighborhood at North Evergreen Road and Winchester Avenue and attempting to access property, Longport police said. During the incident, a bicycle was stolen from a residential garage. The suspects were last seen traveling northbound on Evergreen Avenue toward Sunset Avenue, police said. Residents with exterior surveillance cameras in the area are encouraged to review footage recorded betw…

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by Sam Barron
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Motorcyclist Critically Injured In Crash With Hummer: Egg Harbor Twp PD Motorcyclist Critically Injured In Crash With Hummer: Egg Harbor Twp PD
Motorcyclist Critically Injured In Crash With Hummer: Egg Harbor Twp PD A 42-year-old Egg Harbor Township woman was critically injured in a crash while riding a motorcycle on Monday, June 1, authorities said. At 4:13 p.m., officers responded to Tilton Road and the Black Horse pike after a Hummer exiting the Harbor Square Mall, pulled out directly in front of a 2017 Honda motorcycle, Egg Harbor Township police said. The motorcyclist attempted to break and swerve however her bike struck the driver's side of the Hummer, ejecting her from the vehicle, officers said. She sustained critical injuries from the crash and was transferred to a nearby trauma unit, police …

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by Sam Barron
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NJ Corrections Officer Killed In Motorcycle Crash, Union Says NJ Corrections Officer Killed In Motorcycle Crash, Union Says
NJ Corrections Officer Killed In Motorcycle Crash, Union Says A New Jersey corrections officer has died following a motorcycle crash, according to the New Jersey State Policemen's Benevolent Association Local 105. Senior Corrections Police Officer Aaron A. Elly, 29, of Cinnaminson, died after the crash, the union announced. Details of the crash were not immediately available. Elly's obituary says only that he died on May 31. A GoFundMe by PBA Local 105 had raised more than $11,000 as of Thursday, June 4. "Officer Elly was a dedicated correctional police officer, a respected coworker, and a friend to many. Our thoughts and prayers are with his fa…

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by Cecilia Levine