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Edison, NJ
Breaking News
Human Trafficking Hindu Temple Suit Expands From NJ To 4 More States (
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Workers accusing a Hindu organization of human trafficking at a New Jersey temple has expanded to four more states, according to the Associated Press. The suit filed in May alleges that leaders of organization Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) forced them into signing employment agreements to build a Robbinsville, NJ temple for as little as $1.20 a day, and then made them work more than 12 hours a day with no days off under security guards' watch, the AP says. Click here for photos from a Diwali celebration at the sprawling New Jersey temple. The lawsuit was …
Edison, NJ
Breaking News
State Police Trooper Strikes, Kills Pedestrian On Route 1: Prosecutor
A male pedestrian was struck and killed by a New Jersey State Police trooper early Thursday morning, authorities in Middlesex County said. The crash occurred around 5:55 a.m. near on Route 1 south near Raymond Road in South Brunswick, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene and his identity was being withheld pending notification. The investigation is active and continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Jonathan Berman of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office at (732) 745-4328.
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
Breaking News
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Was
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Sgt., National Guardsman
The motorcyclist killed in a crash Tuesday on Route 206 has been identified as a New Jersey State Police sergeant and member of the US National Guard. Juan Fajardo, 41, of Columbus, was on his Ducati when he collided with a Ford Transit van around 4:15 p.m. near the Mansfield Square shopping center, Mansfield police said. Life saving measures performed by EMS and police officers were unsuccessful. It is with great sorrow that Colonel Patrick J. Callahan announces the untimely passing of Sergeant Juan Fajardo #6564,... Posted by New Jersey State Police on Thursday, November 11, 2021 Th…
Franklin Township, NJ
Breaking News
Babysitters Mourn Loss Of NJ Kids Found 'Bound & Restrained' In Mom's Car
Two children who died after a tow truck driver found them bound and restrained in the back of their mom's car are being remembered by their babysitters. Gabriella Armijos told Daily Voice that 11-month-old Paul and his 7-year-old sister Samantha lit up a room with their "bright smile and laughter. The children's mom, Yuhwei Chou, of Skillman, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder. "Paul was like the perfect baby, he always had a smile on his face when he saw either my aunt or myself," she said. "He was such a lovable child. "Samantha was always curious and lov…
Middletown, NJ
Your Community
Locker Room Hazing Incident Cancels Wall HS Football Game, Report Says
Officials cancelled the Wall High School football team playoff game Friday due to an alleged hazing incident involving players, NJ Advance Media reports. Video footage shows six older players -- including one holding a mop or broomstick -- swarmed and tried pinning down a younger player in the locker room as others pleaded for them to stop, the outlet said in an exclusive report. Parents told the outlet they believe sodomy was being attempted. The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office is apparently investigating, but did not immediately return Daily Voice's request for comment. Wall was set…
Elizabeth, NJ
Breaking News
Authorities ID Man Dead In NJ Turnpike Crash
A 32-year-old man died in a crash on the NJ Turnpike early Wednesday in Union County. An International tractor trailer and a Hino box truck were heading north in the truck late when the truck struck the back of the trailer at milepost 101.9 around 6:55 a.m., New Jersey State Police spokeswoman Brandi Slota said. The driver of the Hino box truck suffered minor issues, and the passenger, Geraldo J. Velez-Portes, 32, of Perth Amboy, died. The driver of the tractor trailer sustained minor injuries.
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
Breaking News
NJ Gym Owner Who Punched Officer At Capitol Riots Wants Financial Help While Jailed
A New Jersey gym owner who punched a police officer during the Jan. 6 Capitol Riots has raised more than $30,000 in an online campaign. The Department of Justice on Wednesday apparently sought the harshest sentence in the attacks yet for Scott Fairlamb, a former MMA fighter, of Sussex County. That will mean a 44-month stint in federal prison and a $2,000 restitution payment, according to NJ Advance Media. While jailed, Fairlamb launched a GiveSendGo campaign to help raise money. Fairlamb writes that since the insurrection, he's suffered a heart attack and been f…
Elizabeth, NJ
Obituaries
Dad Killed In Roselle Hit-Run Crash, Fundraiser Says
A Union County dad was killed in a hit-and-run crash late last month, according to a fundraiser launched for family. Todd Matthews, 37, was apparently on his way home from work when he was struck on Thompson Avenue late one October night, a GoFundMe page for him reads. Officials with the Union County Prosecutor's Office could not immediately be reached. Rest In Peace Todd Matthews Ik u up there somewhere dancing having fun and catching headshots on them angels in heaven a straight real one ima miss you fam🙏🏾🙏🏾 Posted by Isiah Woods on Thursday, November 4, 2021 "He left behind his onl…
Elizabeth, NJ
Breaking News
Possible Death Reported In NJ Turnpike Crash Near Newark Airport
A 32-year-old man died in a crash on the NJ Turnpike early Wednesday in Union County. An International tractor trailer and a Hino box truck were heading north in the truck late when the truck struck the back of the trailer at milepost 101.9 around 6:55 a.m., New Jersey State Police spokeswoman Brandi Slota said. The driver of the Hino box truck suffered minor issues, and the passenger, Geraldo J. Velez-Portes, 32, of Perth Amboy, died. The driver of the tractor trailer sustained minor injuries.
Middletown, NJ
Breaking News
Fire During Deadly Long Branch Police Standoff Displaces Longtime Residents
Several residents were displaced by a fire that broke out during a police standoff that injured a detective and left a gunman dead Friday in Long Branch. More than $18,200 had been raised for the Itzol family, who lives in the Chelsea Avenue building, as of Sunday morning. "This hits extremely hard for my family as we have been long standing residents, 30+ years, of the building that was set fire," Dennis Itzol writes. "My mother and brothers, in one apartment and my uncle and his family in another, both of which were upstairs apartments, have lost everything in their homes due to dam…
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