NJ High School Senior Prank Under Investigation: Report NJ High School Senior Prank Under Investigation: Report
NJ High School Senior Prank Under Investigation: Report A senior prank at one New Jersey high school is no laughing matter. An investigation at Manchester Township High School is reportedly underway following a prank on Wednesday, June 17, the Asbury Park Press reports. A TikTok video shared by Tri-County Scanner News shows the school strewn with toilet paper both inside and outside the building and students sitting on top of the roof. Students put a "For Sale" sign over the school sign. Superintendent Diane Pedroza said in a statement that the senior prank "exceeded the expectations and guidelines that had been communicated to studen…
Body Of Missing Hofstra Swimmer Recovered In NJ: Ocean City PD Body Of Missing Hofstra Swimmer Recovered In NJ: Ocean City PD
Body Of Missing Hofstra Swimmer Recovered In NJ: Ocean City PD The body of a missing Hofstra student was recovered from the water in Ocean City, authorities announced Tuesday, June 23. On Friday, June 19, numerous units responded to Sea Isle City after a deceased man was found in the area of 72nd Street, Ocean City police said. The man was identified as the swimmer who went missing Monday, May 18 at the 10th Street Beach in Ocean City, police said. The swimmer, an Exton, PA native, was in the water near 10th Street, 200 yards from shore, the Coast Guard originally said. The teen was struck by a wave and failed to resurface, the Coast Guard said. Anothe…
Woman Accused Of Leaving Newborn Son To Die In Dumpster Faces Murder Charge Woman Accused Of Leaving Newborn Son To Die In Dumpster Faces Murder Charge
Woman Accused Of Leaving Newborn Son To Die In Dumpster Faces Murder Charge A Danbury woman accused of leaving her newborn son in a dumpster to die nearly a decade ago is now facing a murder charge with special circumstances, prosecutors said. Dominique Harrison, 28, of Danbury, was arrested last week, but authorities did not provide details about the alleged crime until her arraignment Monday, officials said. The charges stem from an investigation into the 2018 discovery of human remains in Stamford, Danbury police said. It's unclear why she was not arrested until now.  At Monday's arraignment, Assistant State's Attorney Mary-Caitlin Harding said Harrison ad…
Gun Forced Into Child's Mouth By One Of 4 Assailants In Bridgeton: Police Gun Forced Into Child's Mouth By One Of 4 Assailants In Bridgeton: Police
Gun Forced Into Child's Mouth By One Of 4 Assailants In Bridgeton: Police A juvenile was assaulted by four men with a weapon in Bridgeton on Sunday, July 21, authorities said. At 9:33 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Church Street after a juvenile said they were riding their bicycle when he was confronted by four unknown Hispanic men all dressed in black clothing, Bridgeton police said. The juvenile attempted to leave the area but they were pushed off their bicycle and punched in the face by the suspects, police said. During the assault, one of the suspects brandished a handgun and forcibly placed the muzzle of the firearm into the victim's mouth, pol…
Corrections Officer Smuggled Drugs Into Prison: NJ DOC Corrections Officer Smuggled Drugs Into Prison: NJ DOC
Corrections Officer Smuggled Drugs Into Prison: NJ DOC A senior correctional police officer has been charged with smuggling contraband into South Woods State Prison, authorities announced Monday, June 22. In September 2004, an investigation was launched into Kenneth Stinson, a 39-year-old Penns Grove resident, amid allegations he was introducing contraband into a secure perimeter in exchange for money, the New Jersey Department of Corrections said. Stinson conspired with several former and current incarcerated persons, as well as civilian associates, in multiple transactions involving the introduction of contraband into prison in Cumberlan…
'Paul Was A Legend': Dad Who Died After Fall At Concert Was Celebrating Wedding Anniversary 'Paul Was A Legend': Dad Who Died After Fall At Concert Was Celebrating Wedding Anniversary
'Paul Was A Legend': Dad Who Died After Fall At Concert Was Celebrating Wedding Anniversary A Connecticut father who died after a fall during a Madison Square Garden concert is being remembered as a devoted family man whose life centered on the people and community he loved. Hundreds are now rallying around his family following his death.  Paul Kueker, 51, of Niantic, suffered injuries "indicative of falling from an elevated condition" inside the iconic Manhattan arena during a Goose concert, according to New York police. Officers said the incident happened around 9:50 p.m. Saturday, June 20.  Kueker was rushed to Bellevue Hospital, where he later died. The NYPD is inves…
Man Fled Cops On Foot After Traffic Stop: Medford Twp PD Man Fled Cops On Foot After Traffic Stop: Medford Twp PD
Man Fled Cops On Foot After Traffic Stop: Medford Twp PD A Willingboro man remains at large after he fled a traffic stop in Medford Township, authorities announced Monday, June 22. At 9:33 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, officers conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle for multiple traffic violations, Medford Township police said. The vehicle  stopped on Masters Circle in the Kings Grant section of Evesham Twp, when Jordan Scott, the drive, fled on foot into a residential area, police said. K-9 units assisted with a coordinated search, but Scott was unable to be located, police said. Scott is charged with eluding, resisting arrest, ob…
NJ Husband Of Cheerleading Coach Admits To Sexually Assaulting Minor: Prosecutor NJ Husband Of Cheerleading Coach Admits To Sexually Assaulting Minor: Prosecutor
NJ Husband Of Cheerleading Coach Admits To Sexually Assaulting Minor: Prosecutor A 46-year-old Mantua resident pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a minor, authorities announced. Michael Brown, the husband of cheerleading coach Valerie Brown, pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual assault of a minor on Wednesday, June 17, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew Jones said. As part of his plea deal, he is expected to be sentenced to 10 years in prison, Johns said. As part of his guilty plea,  Brown admitted to having sexual intercourse with a victim between the ages of 13 and 16 on multiple occasions at his Mantua home, Johns said. Valerie Brown was a coach and…
Tesla 'Drove Itself,' Princeton Driver Claims After Crashing Into Cars, Victoria's Secret Tesla 'Drove Itself,' Princeton Driver Claims After Crashing Into Cars, Victoria's Secret
Tesla 'Drove Itself,' Princeton Driver Claims After Crashing Into Cars, Victoria's Secret What began as a routine parking maneuver ended with a Tesla plowing through a grass median, striking multiple vehicles, and crashing into a support pillar outside a Hershey outlet store, police said. The crash happened at the Tanger Outlets in Derry Township around 11:25 a.m. on Sunday, June 21, according to Derry Township police Sharada Naganur, of Princeton, New Jersey, was parked or attempting to park her 2026 Tesla when the vehicle suddenly jumped a curb and turned sharply right, police said. The Tesla traveled down a grass median toward the row of stores, striking a small tree and thr…
Child Porn Raid Ends In Arrest Of Central Jersey Man: Prosecutor Child Porn Raid Ends In Arrest Of Central Jersey Man: Prosecutor
Child Porn Raid Ends In Arrest Of Central Jersey Man: Prosecutor A 58-year-old Central Jersey man was found with child pornography following a tip from a nearby law enforcement agency, authorities said. Michael Shaw, who lives in the Keyport section of Old Bridge, was arrested Friday, June 12 at his home after an investigation by the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office Internet Crimes Against Children Unit, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and Old Bridge Police Chief Thomas J. Montagna announced Monday, June 22. The investigation began after a referral from the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office and was led by Detective Ken McGarry of t…
Woman Shot Overnight In Trenton: Police Woman Shot Overnight In Trenton: Police
Woman Shot Overnight In Trenton: Police A 39-year-old woman was shot in Trenton early Sunday morning, June 21, authorities said. At 2:45 a.m., officers responded to Centre and Federal Streets and found the 39-year-old with a gunshot wound, Trenton police said. She was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. The shooting remains under investigation, police said.
NJ Man Killed Trying To Cross Atlantic City Expressway After Crash: NJSP NJ Man Killed Trying To Cross Atlantic City Expressway After Crash: NJSP
NJ Man Killed Trying To Cross Atlantic City Expressway After Crash: Njsp A 34-year-old Manahawkin man was struck and killed by a vehicle on the Atlantic City Expressway Saturday, June 20, authorities said. At 10:16 p.m., Joseph Pagano was operating a Dodge pickup west on the Atlantic City Expressway in Hamilton Township when he was involved in a crash with two other vehicles, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Pagano pulled his vehicle to the right shoulder and exited it, becoming a pedestrian, Postorino said. Pagano then crossed the westbound lanes of travel, when a Nissan SUV struck him in the left lane, Postorino said. Pa…