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Police: Newark Man Robbed City Resident At Knifepoint Police: Newark Man Robbed City Resident At Knifepoint Police: Newark Man Robbed City Resident At Knifepoint
Police: Newark Man Robbed City Resident At Knifepoint A 24-year-old Newark man was in custody on accusations he robbed a city resident at knifepoint, authorities said. Police responded to a call about a robbery in progress on the 400 block of Ferry Street around 3:45 p.m., where a victim told officers that a man with a box cutter took his phone and money, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Officers on patrol arrested Tyrone Boykins moments later, when they saw him in the neighborhood several blocks away at Wilson Avenue and Kossuth Street, Ambrose said.  He was charged with robbery and possession of a weapon for …
Judge Esther Salas Returns To Bench Months After Ambush That Killed Son Judge Esther Salas Returns To Bench Months After Ambush That Killed Son Judge Esther Salas Returns To Bench Months After Ambush That Killed Son
Judge Esther Salas Returns To Bench Months After Ambush That Killed Son New Jersey Federal Judge Esther Salas is back on the bench. Salas returned to work on Monday -- approximately seven months after an ambush at her North Brunswick home that seriously injured her husband and killed her son. Disgruntled attorney and self-described antifeminist Roy Den Hollander was dressed up as a deliveryman when he fired shots at Salas' family at their front door on July 19, 2020 around 5 p.m. Salas' son, Daniel Anderl, 20, died of his injuries, and her husband, Mark Anderl, 63, a criminal defense attorney and former Assistant Essex County prosecutor, was seriousl…
UPDATE: Missing Philadelphia Teen Jalen Maxwell Found Safe UPDATE: Missing Philadelphia Teen Jalen Maxwell Found Safe UPDATE: Missing Philadelphia Teen Jalen Maxwell Found Safe
Update: Missing Philadelphia Teen Jalen Maxwell Found Safe A Philadelphia teen reported missing was found safe Monday, CBSN Philly reports. The family of Jalen Maxwell, 13, said he went missing on Friday morning from his Wissinoming neighborhood, the news outlet reports. The teen's mom told CBS that her son has a mild form of autism and has never done anything like this before. Maxwell was taken to the hospital for evaluation, CBS reports.
Fire Ravages Roselle Apartment Building Fire Ravages Roselle Apartment Building Fire Ravages Roselle Apartment Building
Fire Ravages Roselle Apartment Building A three-alarm fire tore through a Roselle apartment building Monday. Flames shot out of the 4-story building at 118 West 2nd Street, as firefighters from surrounding areas arrived around 11:15 a.m. The blaze ravaged the third and fourth floors as firefighters worked to contain it for more than an hour. The roof collapsed around 12:30 p.m., forcing some firefighters to evacuate, initial reports say. Roselle (Union) 118 west 2nd , 3rd Alarm plus Special call Elizabeth Ladder to scene. Evac Tones. pic.twitter.com/0ZMde0QRz4 — NorthJersey FireNews (@NJFires) March 1, 2021 Firefighters ha…
School Bus Carrying 12 Children Crashes In Jersey City School Bus Carrying 12 Children Crashes In Jersey City School Bus Carrying 12 Children Crashes In Jersey City
School Bus Carrying 12 Children Crashes In Jersey City A school bus carrying a dozen students struck a parked car Monday morning in Jersey City. The privately-owned bus was parked near Stuyvesant Avenue and JFK Boulevard when it rolled into a parked vehicle around 10:10 a.m., city spokeswoman Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione said. None of the students, ages 10 and 11, were injured.  The driver of the other vehicle, however, was taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries, Wallace-Scalcione said.
WINNER: Bergen County Stop & Shop Sells $1 Million Lottery Ticket WINNER: Bergen County Stop & Shop Sells $1 Million Lottery Ticket WINNER: Bergen County Stop & Shop Sells $1 Million Lottery Ticket
Winner: Bergen County Stop & Shop Sells $1 Million Lottery Ticket A New Jersey Lottery ticket good for approximately a million bucks was sold at Bergen County supermarket. The Jersey Cash 5 ticket from Sunday's drawing was sold at the Stop & Shop in Lyndhurst. The winning numbers were 12, 24, 28, 41, and 42, and the XTRA number was 02. The lucky winner will take home $1,089,300, and the retailer will receive a bonus check for $2,000.
'Jack Potatoes' Opens In Bergen County 'Jack Potatoes' Opens In Bergen County 'Jack Potatoes' Opens In Bergen County
'Jack Potatoes' Opens In Bergen County A new potato-centric eatery has opened in Bergen County. Jack Potatoes in Westwood offers all types of baked potatoes -- including make-your-own, which come with up to 16 toppings to choose from.  Paninis, salads and wet burger are also on the menu. Owners Ahmet Kas and Guray Ozbekrem have years of experience working in the hospitality business, BoozyBurbs reports. Jack Potatoes, 288 3rd St., Westwood
COVID-19: North Jersey Mom Dies Days After Giving Birth COVID-19: North Jersey Mom Dies Days After Giving Birth COVID-19: North Jersey Mom Dies Days After Giving Birth
Covid-19: North Jersey Mom Dies Days After Giving Birth Support is surging for the family of a North Jersey mom who died days after giving birth. Joanna Jimenez, of Paterson, was diagnosed with COVID-19 when she was eight months pregnant with her third child. Jimenez delivered baby Ashton on Feb. 13, but died days later -- never able to hold her newborn. More than $38,100 had been raised as of Monday on a GoFundMe for Jimenez's three sons -- Jordan, 15, Christian, 8 months, baby Ashton -- and husband, Chad Augustus, left mourning her unexpected death. "She is a light of love, peace, and positivity which illuminated everyone around her,"&n…
EMT Accused Of Targeting Four EMS Agencies With Molotov Cocktails Nabbed In Pennsylvania EMT Accused Of Targeting Four EMS Agencies With Molotov Cocktails Nabbed In Pennsylvania EMT Accused Of Targeting Four EMS Agencies With Molotov Cocktails Nabbed In Pennsylvania
EMT Accused Of Targeting Four EMS Agencies With Molotov Cocktails Nabbed In Pennsylvania A Connecticut EMT wanted for targeting at least four EMS agencies with Molotov cocktails over the weekend was apprehended in Pennsylvania, authorities said. A warrant for the arrest of Richard White, 37, of Torrington, CT, was issued on charges of third degree arson and burglary, NBC reports. White is accused of targeting agencies in Meriden, Old Saybrook and Roxbury Saturday night. No injuries were reported in the alleged attacks and White was pending extradition to Connecticut. It was not immediately clear where in Pennsylvania White was arrested. Pennsylvania State Police did not…
Jersey City Man, 34, Shot Dead In BJ's Parking Lot Was Loving Dad, Passionate Sneaker Collector Jersey City Man, 34, Shot Dead In BJ's Parking Lot Was Loving Dad, Passionate Sneaker Collector Jersey City Man, 34, Shot Dead In BJ's Parking Lot Was Loving Dad, Passionate Sneaker Collector
Jersey City Man, 34, Shot Dead In BJ's Parking Lot Was Loving Dad, Passionate Sneaker Collector Support is surging for the family of a 34-year-old Jersey City man was shot and killed in the parking lot of a local shopping center Sunday night. Police responded to the BJ’s Parking Lot on Marin Boulevard and Second Street around 8:20 p.m., where Christian Parra was found with a gunshot wound to the torso, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Parra was taken to Jersey City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 9 p.m., Suarez said. The cause and manner of death are pending the findings of the Regional Medical Examiner’s Office. More than $17,700 had been raise…
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