Joseph Corcoran, 26, EMT, Paramedic, RN From PalPark Remembered After Tragic Death
Joseph Corcoran, a devoted EMT, paramedic, and newly registered nurse from Bergen County, is being remembered as a “beautiful soul” after his tragic death at age 26.
Corcoran died by suicide on Monday, September 29, according to loved ones.
“Joe was an EMT, Paramedic, and RN who actually enjoyed helping others and trying to make the world around him a better place,” wrote Analie Perez on a GoFundMe that raised more than $16,000 for funeral and memorial expenses. “He was a caring friend, a loving boyfriend, a considerate son, and an overall genuine individual.”
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17-Year-Old Murders Vineland Woman, 38: Officials
A Vineland woman was found dead inside her home and a 17-year-old has been charged in connection with her killing, authorities said.
Police responded around 4 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, to a report of a possible homicide on Union Road, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. There, they found Christina Asselta, 38, dead with multiple stab wounds, the prosecutor said.
Despite immediate efforts to render medical aid, Asselta was pronounced deceased at the scene, according to McRae.
A joint investigation between the Vineland Police Department and the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Of…
Man, 21, Sexually Assaulted Prospect Park Teen, Recorded It, Cops Say
A 21-year-old man from South Hackensack was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 1, after a Prospect Park police investigation into sexual acts with a minor, authorities said.
Torin W. Halvorsen on Oct. 1, was arrested following charges filed on Sept. 30, Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Prospect Park Police Chief William Rausch said.
Halvorsen is charged with first-degree endangering the welfare of children by permitting a child to engage in a recorded sexual act, second-degree sexual assault, second-degree luring, third-degree endangering the welfare of a child by possessing child sexual abus…
'Bounty On Your Head:' Bronx Man Threatened To Shoot Mahwah Resident, Cops Say (Update)
A Bronx man is facing charges after allegedly making threats against a Bergen County resident over social media, authorities said.
Christian D. Ortiz, 32, of the Bronx, NY, threatened to shoot a Mahwah resident adding that there was a bounty on their head, on Saturday, Sept. 27, over social media, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Daily Voice.
Ortiz sent the victim voice notes and online messages, the complaint says.
Online activity was traced to Ortiz, in the Bronx, during an investigation carried out by Mahwah police and the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office, police paperwork…
Adopted, Returned, Forgotten: Dog Raised In Bergen Shelter Is More Ready Than Ever For Family
Legend has barely known life outside of a shelter.
The 3-year-old pit mix came to the Bergen County Animal Shelter in March 2023, surrendered at just 8 months old because he and a Yorkie in the house weren’t getting along, Shelter Manager Meg Tedeschi said.
Since then, the goofy, block-headed pup has been adopted out — and returned — more than once. In one home, he got so excited during a brushing session that he accidentally nipped the woman’s hand, so she brought him back. Another time, he was reclaimed by his original owner, only to end up back in the shelter months later as a stray.
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