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Overturned Truck Closes North Bergen Street Overturned Truck Closes North Bergen Street Overturned Truck Closes North Bergen Street
Overturned Truck Closes North Bergen Street An overturned truck closed a North Bergen street Wednesday afternoon.  The truck appeared to have lost control making a righthand turn from Westside Avenue onto 69th Street, bringing a tow truck and ambulance to the scene as of 12:40 p.m. Injuries were unknown and no other vehicles were involved. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
North Jersey Dealer In OD Nabbed With 100 Heroin Folds, 70 Opioid Films, Police Say North Jersey Dealer In OD Nabbed With 100 Heroin Folds, 70 Opioid Films, Police Say North Jersey Dealer In OD Nabbed With 100 Heroin Folds, 70 Opioid Films, Police Say
North Jersey Dealer In OD Nabbed With 100 Heroin Folds, 70 Opioid Films, Police Say The man who sold heroin to an individual who overdosed on it last month was found with more than 100 heroin folds, 70 opioid films and more, according to North Jersey authorities who arrested him. Jason Keidel, 51, of Secaucus, was arrested on March 16 and charged with possession of heroin with intent to distribute and several other drug charges, and lodged in the Hudson County Correctional Facility, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. Police on Feb. 4 responded to the parking lot at 10 Meadowlands Parkway on reports of an overdose, Miller said. There, officers administered Nasa…
WANTED: Jeep Jumps Curb, Injures Officer In Newark's 2nd Precinct WANTED: Jeep Jumps Curb, Injures Officer In Newark's 2nd Precinct WANTED: Jeep Jumps Curb, Injures Officer In Newark's 2nd Precinct
Wanted: Jeep Jumps Curb, Injures Officer In Newark's 2nd Precinct Authorities in Newark on Wednesday were on the hunt for a black Jeep Cherokee that jumped a curb and struck an officer in the city's 2nd ward Tuesday night, police said. The officer suffered an elbow injury after being struck by the late model Jeep at Ruggerio Plaza around 11:40 p.m., Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose said. The Jeep is reported to be missing a portion of the right side bumper. Police did not release further details.
Police: Jersey City Man, 72, Threatened To Kill Man In Hoboken Park Bathroom With Knife Police: Jersey City Man, 72, Threatened To Kill Man In Hoboken Park Bathroom With Knife Police: Jersey City Man, 72, Threatened To Kill Man In Hoboken Park Bathroom With Knife
Police: Jersey City Man, 72, Threatened To Kill Man In Hoboken Park Bathroom With Knife A 72-year-old Jersey City man was arrested after he threatened to kill a man in a public Hoboken park bathroom with a knife, authorities said. The Union city man told police he had stopped to use the Church Square Park bathroom at 400 Garden Street when he noticed Allen inside on Tuesday afternoon, Hoboken Det. Lt. Danilo Cabrera said. The two began arguing over the use of a bathroom when Allen brandished a knife and threatened to kill the other man, Cabrera said. Allen was arrested around 1:50 p.m. on charges of terroristic threats and weapons offenses, police said. Allen’s charges …
South Jersey Police Seek Endangered, Missing Teen South Jersey Police Seek Endangered, Missing Teen South Jersey Police Seek Endangered, Missing Teen
South Jersey Police Seek Endangered, Missing Teen Authorities in South Jersey are seeking the public's help in finding a teen who they described as missing and endangered. Silvia Abarca-Velasquez, 15, was last seen March 9, Glassboro police said. She is Hispanic, 5"3', approximately 115 pounds with brown hair, brown eyes and a medium complexion, police said. Anyone with information as to Siliva's whereabouts is urged to call police at 856-881-1500 or text GLASSPD to 847411.
JACKPOT: NJ Man Wins $231K After Hitting 12-Leg Sports Bet Parlay JACKPOT: NJ Man Wins $231K After Hitting 12-Leg Sports Bet Parlay JACKPOT: NJ Man Wins $231K After Hitting 12-Leg Sports Bet Parlay
Jackpot: NJ Man Wins $231K After Hitting 12-Leg Sports Bet Parlay A New Jersey man won the largest HardRockCasino.com jackpot since sports gambling became legal in the state, the casino said. Gregory L. of Monmouth County put down $326 before hitting the 12-leg parlay, winning $231,000 in a multi-sport parlay, the casino said. Gregory connected on six NBA and NHL games last Thursday, NJ.com says citing his betting slip. Here were his bets, according to the outlet. Brooklyn Nets over Boston Celtics (money line) Toronto Raptors vs. Atlanta Hawks (over 56.5 points in the first quarter) Miami Heat vs. Orlando Magic (over 210.5 points) New York Knicks vs. M…
17 Adults, 9 Children Displaced In Newark Fire, 1 Firefighter Injured 17 Adults, 9 Children Displaced In Newark Fire, 1 Firefighter Injured 17 Adults, 9 Children Displaced In Newark Fire, 1 Firefighter Injured
17 Adults, 9 Children Displaced In Newark Fire, 1 Firefighter Injured Six families were displaced and a firefighter suffered minor injuries in a fire that collapsed the roof of a Newark home Tuesday afternoon. A fire broke out at the two-story, duplex, wood-frame at 81 Wolcott Terr.  around 2:25 p.m. A second alarm was called immediately with some 70 firefighters at the scene.  Firefighters reported a roof collapse with one firefighter suffering a minor injury -- but remaining on duty. The fire was considered under control at 3:03 p.m. Six families, comprising 17 adults and nine children, were relocated. The cause and origin of this fire ar…
Montclair Homeowner Reports Middle Aged Man Taking Pictures Of Young Girls Playing Outside Montclair Homeowner Reports Middle Aged Man Taking Pictures Of Young Girls Playing Outside Montclair Homeowner Reports Middle Aged Man Taking Pictures Of Young Girls Playing Outside
Montclair Homeowner Reports Middle Aged Man Taking Pictures Of Young Girls Playing Outside A Montclair homeowner told police that a middle-aged man stopped to take photos of his young daughter and her friend playing outside before jogging away, authorities said. The girls were in their Central Avenue driveway, and the homeowner was tending to his yard on March 11, when the man passed their house then turned around and stopped at the edge of the driveway, Montclair Police Sgt. Terence Turner said. "The subject then appeared to take pictures with his phone of the juveniles, then started to slowly jog north on Central Avenue towards Edgemont Park," the sergeant said.  "The sus…
67-Year-Old Man Struck, Killed By Multiple Vehicles On Routes 1&9 67-Year-Old Man Struck, Killed By Multiple Vehicles On Routes 1&9 67-Year-Old Man Struck, Killed By Multiple Vehicles On Routes 1&9
67-Year-Old Man Struck, Killed By Multiple Vehicles On Routes 1&9 A 67-year-old man was struck by multiple vehicles and killed on routes 1&9 in Elizabeth Monday night. A 26-year-old East Orange man was heading southbound in a 2015 Infiniti Q50 when he struck the pedestrian at Spring and E. Jersey Street around 10:50 p.m., Elizabeth police spokeswoman Kelly Martins said. The pedestrian was crossing against the traffic signal and stopped in the middle of the highway in the left lane, Martins said. After he was struck, the and landed in the northbound lanes, where he was hit by multiple vehicles, police said.  The man was pronounced dead at t…
Hudson County Welfare Office Employee Accused Of Stealing Thousands Of Dollars Hudson County Welfare Office Employee Accused Of Stealing Thousands Of Dollars Hudson County Welfare Office Employee Accused Of Stealing Thousands Of Dollars
Hudson County Welfare Office Employee Accused Of Stealing Thousands Of Dollars A Hudson County Welfare employee was arrested after an investigation found he used Electronic Benefits Transfer cards to withdraw cash, authorities said Monday. Herbert Thomas, 55, of Jersey City, accessed EBT cards issued to welfare recipients at least 10 times between Sept. 28, 2020 and Feb. 19, 2021, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Thomas withdrew several thousand dollars in cash, Suarez said. He was arrested March 15 at the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office in Jersey City, and charged with 10 counts of theft by unlawful taking. Thomas' first court appearance is sched…
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