'Bullets Don't Lie:' 911 Tip Leads To Arrest Of Hackensack Man In Park Attack, Cops Say
A Hackensack man was arrested after a 911 caller reported seeing him walking with a gun in his hand near Holt Street late Friday night, police said.
Officers responded to a report of a man walking in the area of 116 Holt St. with a gun in his right hand on Friday, Nov. 14, at 10:18 p.m., Capt. Darrin DeWitt said.
Detectives James Han and Gunther Lara-Nunez found Jose E. Riofrio-Castillo, 20, minutes later, near Main and Bridge streets, the captain said. Police found a BB gun — a Beretta 92A1, 6 mm BB — in his jacket pocket and Riofio-Castillo was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon…
Owners Surrendered Their 10-Year-Old Cat When They Moved Out: Could You Be Her New Family?
Stormy the cat is finally ready for a new home after spending nearly three months warming up to staff at the Bergen County Animal Shelter.
The 10-year-old girl was surrendered on Feb. 3, after her owner sold their house, shelter officials said. Staff worked with her daily, and finally, about three months later, she started to come around.
Stormy is described as affectionate, playful, and loves to be pet. She enjoys attention, though she doesn't love her back end being touched but she is not aggressive. Stormy is recommended for a home with no other cats, likely no dogs, and adults or famili…
F-18 Jets To Soar Over MetLife Stadium For Giants Game, Officials Say
Two F-18 jets are flying in and out of Teterboro Airport this weekend as part of a special flyover at MetLife Stadium, local officials said.
Hasbrouck Heights officials said the jets will perform a flyover just before kickoff at the Packers vs. Giants game on Sunday, Nov. 16, at 1 p.m.
The planes arrived at Teterboro Airport on Friday, Nov. 14, and are scheduled to depart Teterboro Airport at approximately 12:45 p.m., minutes before the 1 p.m. kickoff. The jets will return to Teterboro Airport at approximately 1:04 p.m., officials said.
On Monday, Nov. 17, the jets will depart Te…
Mahwah-Linked Fugitive Accused Of Ransacking Alina Habba's Office Arrested, Bondi Says
Keith Lisa, the 51-year-old man who entered a Newark federal building with a bat and trashed Acting US Attorney Alina Habba's office, has been taken into custody, authorities announced Saturday morning, Nov. 15.
Lisa, who has a litany of municipal offenses, most recently out of Wyckoff for violating a judicial or protective order. on Nov. 10 and Aug. 3 — had been wanted by the FBI since Wednesday, Nov. 12.
Lisa, who has ties to Mahwah, went into the Peter W. Rodino Federal Building on Wednesday, Nov. 12, with a bat. Officials said he was denied entry, discarded the bat, and returned only to…
Madison DPW Worker Among 3 Busted In Major Drug, Gun Ring: Prosecutor
A months-long drug investigation across Morris County led to the arrest of three people and the seizure of guns, cash, and a large stash of drugs, authorities said Friday, Nov. 14.
Investigators executed search warrants on November 13, 2025, at homes in Cedar Knolls and Parsippany-Troy Hills, along with four vehicles and a storage unit in Parsippany, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll said.
A search of the Cedar Knolls home turned up approximately 24 grams of suspected ketamine, approximately 10 grams of suspected cocaine, approximately 20 pills of suspected MDMA, over 6 ounces of…
