'Big Gym Bro': Paterson Powerlifter, Trainer Antonio Vazquez Dominguez Dies Suddenly, 31
A Paterson personal trainer known for his strength, humor, and loyalty to his family died suddenly on Thursday, Nov. 13, according to his obituary and a GoFundMe launched for his loved ones. Antonio A. Vazquez Dominguez was 31 years old.
Vazquez Dominguez was born in Mexico City and lived in Paterson for many years, according to his obituary. He worked at Lifetime Fitness in Florham Park.
A GoFundMe created by Tracy Rivera says his death was unexpected and that his family is grieving the loss of a young man remembered as a devoted son, brother, uncle, and friend. The fundraiser, which had r…
Wayne Dad Dies Less Than A Year After Cancer Diagnosis: Remembering Kasey Siepe
Kasey Siepe, a Wayne husband and father of three, died peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 16, less than one year after being diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma, according to his obituary and a GoFundMe launched for his family. He was 44 years old.
Kasey’s symptoms began last January, around the time he started a new job, the GoFundMe said. After being misdiagnosed several times, he went to another hospital, where tests showed his red blood cells were abnormal. He was immediately admitted, according to the campaign.
On Feb. 20, Kasey learned he had stage 4 lymphoma that had metastasized to his liver an…
Middletown HS Teacher, Basketball Coach Admits Sexually Assaulting Student: Prosecutor
A Monmouth County teacher and high school basketball coach admitted to having a sexual relationship with a student, authorities said Wednesday, Nov. 19.
Justin McGhee, 36, of Ocean Township, pleaded guilty to second-degree sexual assault during a hearing before Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Henry P. Butehorn, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said.
McGhee, who had been the head coach of the girls’ basketball team, started the relationship with the student late last year, Santiago said. The student was under the age of 18, he added.
McGhee was arrested without incid…
Hidden Car Compartment Leads To Multi-Kilo Cocaine Bust, $87K Cash Find In Paterson: AG
A secret compartment inside a Jeep led detectives to several kilos of cocaine and the indictment of two men accused of moving drugs from Texas into New Jersey, authorities announced Wednesday, Nov. 19.
Carlos E. Tavarez-Sanchez, 37, of Paterson, and Carlos Martinez, 45, of New York City, were indicted by a state grand jury after investigators found cocaine hidden in a vehicle and nearly $90,000 in cash inside a Paterson home, according to Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin.
According to documents filed in the case, the New Jersey State Police Drug Trafficking North Unit launched…
