Kendra Duggar Charged Alongside Husband In Child Endangerment Case: Cops
Joseph Duggar, whose family was featured on the popular TLC reality show "19 Kids and Counting," and his wife, Kendra Duggar, are both facing charges in a child abuse investigation, authorities announced.
Earlier this week, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office announced charges against 31-year-old Joseph Duggar for lewd and lascivious behavior, involving unlawful sexual activity with a minor. On Wednesday, March 18, the department was contacted by a Tontitown, Arkansas, police detective regarding a report of past sexual abuse.
"The 14-year-old victim participated in a forensic intervie…
Video: Mail Carrier, 39, Shoves 4-Year-Old Boy In Ramapo, Cops Say
A U.S. Postal Service worker was charged after allegedly shoving a 4-year-old child to the ground in Ramapo, which was captured on video, authorities said.
Gabriel Stan, 39, of Stony Point, was charged following an incident in the Viola section of Ramapo, according to the Ramapo Police Department.
The incident occurred on Thursday, March 19 at approximately 6:25 p.m., police said. Following an investigation, authorities determined Stan intentionally shoved the child while performing his duties, police said.
He was initially charged with endangering the welfare of a child and attempted…
Funeral Set For Camden Corrections Officer, 36, Who Died Of Medical Emergency Before Work
Family, friends, and first responders will gather Thursday, March 26 for a Celebration of Life service for Camden County Corrections Officer Isiah Hampton Watkins.
Watkins, 36, died on March 10 after suffering a medical emergency while traveling to the correctional facility to begin his shift, county officials said. Emergency personnel responded, but Watkins died shortly after, according to authorities.
The service will be held at Bethany Baptist Church in Lindenwold, followed by interment at Harleigh Cemetery in Camden at 4 p.m., officials said. A procession from the church to th…
Ex Hudson County Parks Chief Took Cash Bribes In $1.5M Scheme: Feds
A former Hudson County Parks Department director and a contractor have pleaded guilty in a $1.5 million bribery scheme, while another former official has been charged, federal authorities said.
Thomas A. DeLeo, 76, of Little Silver, and William A. Murray, 56, of Jersey City, each pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services fraud, according to Special Attorney Jordan Fox.
DeLeo also admitted to conspiracy to commit money laundering, authorities said. Russell Fallacara, 58, of Bayonne, who succeeded DeLeo as parks director, has been charged with conspiracy to commit honest ser…
Bronx Man Torched Car In Fort Lee Lot, Fled: Prosecutor
A Bronx man was arrested for allegedly setting a vehicle on fire in a Fort Lee parking lot and fleeing the scene, authorities said.
Deszon J. Moore, 43, was charged with aggravated arson, arson, criminal mischief, and hindering his own apprehension, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella.
The fire was reported on Wednesday, March 18 at approximately 3:46 a.m. on Bergen Boulevard in Fort Lee, Musella said.
Police and firefighters arrived to find a fully engulfed vehicle, which was extinguished by the Fort Lee Fire Department. Investigators later determined the fire was susp…
Irvington Firefighter Malk Simpson Dies, 29
The Irvington Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of its own.
Malik Simpson, 29, was an active-duty firefighter in Irvington and is being remembered for his service and dedication, according to a GoFundMe organized by the department, which had raised more than $6,000 as of press time.
Simpson was “more than a firefighter—he was a father, brother, a friend, and a protector,” the campaign says.
“He answered every call with courage, selflessness, and pride, always putting others before himself,” the fundraiser reads.
The fundraiser was created to help support his family with fu…
DA Seethes After Farmingville Racing Enthusiast Pleads Not Guilty In Double Fatal Wreck
A Farmingville man was indicted on manslaughter charges in a high-speed crash that killed a 19-year-old volunteer firefighter and her best friend in Hicksville, authorities said.
Frank Labidi, 24, was arraigned on charges including two counts of second-degree manslaughter and two counts of second-degree assault, months after the crash that left Lindsey Parke and Alexa Duryea, both 19, dead, according to Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly.
Labidi pleaded not guilty and was held on $500,000 cash bail, $1.25 million bond, or $2.5 million partially secured bond, officials sai…
