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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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by Cecilia Levine
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Plainfield Man Charged In Deadly Shooting At Campbell Field Plainfield Man Charged In Deadly Shooting At Campbell Field
Plainfield Man Charged In Deadly Shooting At Campbell Field A Plainfield man has been charged in connection with a deadly shooting earlier this month that left a 39-year-old city resident dead, authorities said. Jeffrey Lee, 60, is charged with murder and multiple weapons offenses in the death of Tyquan James, 39, of Plainfield, according to Union County Prosecutor William Daniel and Plainfield Police Director James Abney. Police responded around 10:49 a.m. Sunday, May 10, to Campbell Field on the 1300 block of East 3rd Street for reports of a shooting, authorities said. Responding officers found James suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. J…

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by Cecilia Levine
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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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by Cecilia Levine
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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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by Cecilia Levine
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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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by Cecilia Levine
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Crack Cocaine Gets Trio Busted In Paterson: Passaic County Sheriff Crack Cocaine Gets Trio Busted In Paterson: Passaic County Sheriff
Crack Cocaine Gets Trio Busted In Paterson: Passaic County Sheriff Three people were arrested and charged after crack cocaine was seized from an area in Paterson on Thursday, May 21, authorities said. The Passaic County Sheriff's Office Bureau of Narcotics conducted an enforcement operation targeting illegal drug activity in the area of Park Avenue, Passaic County Sheriff Thomas Adamo said. Detectives arrested Freddie Mickens Jr., 55, of Newark; Ana Ramos, 50, of Paterson; and Glenn P. Rousset, 53, of Wharton, Adamo said. During the operation, detectives recovered approximately one ounce of crack cocaine and $440 from narcotics sales, Adamo said. Mic…

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by Sam Barron
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Armed & Dangerous Heavily Tattooed Man Wanted In Multiple States, Including NJ, Caught: Police Armed & Dangerous Heavily Tattooed Man Wanted In Multiple States, Including NJ, Caught: Police
Armed & Dangerous Heavily Tattooed Man Wanted In Multiple States, Including NJ, Caught: Police A heavily tattooed Downingtown fugitive once captured in Texas after a four-state manhunt is back on the run after being released from custody in Pennsylvania earlier this week, according to information shared with Daily Voice and newly filed court records. Kevin James Kistler, 35, was released Monday, May 18, with the understanding that he would surrender himself to authorities in Cecil County, Maryland, according to information provided to Daily Voice by a person familiar with the ongoing cases. Instead, new fugitive warrants have since been issued in Maryland and New Jersey, the source sa…

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by Jillian Pikora
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NJ Woman Turned Over To ICE After Long Island Prostitution Sting NJ Woman Turned Over To ICE After Long Island Prostitution Sting
NJ Woman Turned Over To ICE After Long Island Prostitution Sting A New Jersey woman arrested in a prostitution sting at a Long Island marina motel was later turned over to federal immigration agents, police announced on Thursday, May 21. An undercover investigation at The Freeport Inn and Marina on South Main Street in Freeport led detectives to determine prostitution was taking place at the location, according to Nassau County Police. Santa Y. Lopez, 35, of Guttenberg, New Jersey, was arrested without incident around 3:20 p.m., police said. She was charged with prostitution and later released on an appearance ticket. Further investigation revealed Lope…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Former NJ Teacher From Plainfield Admits To Sexually Assaulting His Student: Prosecutor Former NJ Teacher From Plainfield Admits To Sexually Assaulting His Student: Prosecutor
Former NJ Teacher From Plainfield Admits To Sexually Assaulting His Student: Prosecutor A 52-year-old Plainfield resident and former teacher and basketball coach in Trenton admitted to sexually assaulting one of his students, authorities announced Thursday, May 21. Darrell Moody pleaded guilty to sexual assault and per the terms of a plea agreement is expected to be sentenced to five years in prison, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey said. In May 2024, the victim told Trenton police she met Moody when he taught fifth grade at Parker Elementary School, Marbrey said. Moody sexually assaulted the victim over the course of several years beginning in middle school and c…

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by Sam Barron
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Infant's Homicide Under Investigation In Hudson County: Officials Infant's Homicide Under Investigation In Hudson County: Officials
Infant's Homicide Under Investigation In Hudson County: Officials Authorities in Hudson County are investigating the death of an infant as a homicide, Daily Voice has learned. On March 25, an injured 2-month-old infant arrived at Bayonne Medical Center and was pronounced dead the following day, a spokesperson for the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office confirmed. No additional information was released. Police allegedly found the baby while responding to a noise complaint, ABC7 reports. The manager of the Bayonne building told the outlet that the couple living in the same unit as the baby argued constantly. The manager said he "couldn't take it anymore" and…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NJ Man Busted Trying To Film Up Girl's Skirt Days After Release For Child Porn: Feds NJ Man Busted Trying To Film Up Girl's Skirt Days After Release For Child Porn: Feds
NJ Man Busted Trying To Film Up Girl's Skirt Days After Release For Child Porn: Feds A 45-year-old Somerset County man was arraigned on Wednesday, May 20, on charges of attempted production and possession of sexual abuse material, authorities said. Last August, David Chapinski was released from custody after completing a sentence for child-exploitation, including creating “upskirting” photographs or videos of minors and possession of child sexual abuse material, U.S. Attorney Robert Frazier said. Two days after his release, Chapinski attempted to film or photograph up the skirt of a 13-year-old girl, Frazier said. Less than two weeks later, Chapinski was recording…

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by Sam Barron
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Student Took Guard’s Gun Home From Paramus Tech School Amid Lockdown: Police Student Took Guard’s Gun Home From Paramus Tech School Amid Lockdown: Police
Student Took Guard’s Gun Home From Paramus Tech School Amid Lockdown: Police A tech school student is facing charges after taking home a security guard’s handgun home after it was accidentally left in a bathroom stall at Lincoln Technical Institute in Paramus, authorities said. Paramus police responded to the Bergen Town Center campus around 11:40 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, after receiving a report that a security guard had left a firearm unattended and could not find it, according to Police Chief Robert Guidetti. The campus was briefly placed on lockdown while officers investigated and secured the area. The lockdown was lifted shortly afterward, and “at no time was th…

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by Cecilia Levine