Ex-Police Sgt. Charged In Fair Lawn Paintball Attack, 4 More Towns: Prosecutor
A former police sergeant already facing a witness tampering charge has now been charged in a series of paintball shootings across five Bergen County towns, including one that struck an elementary school teacher in the head, authorities said.
Anthony M. Pizzi, 30, of Pompton Lakes, who previously worked as a Garfield police sergeant, was charged following incidents in Fair Lawn, Garfield, Hasbrouck Heights, Lodi, and Wallington between Friday, Sept. 18, and Thursday, Sept. 24, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said.
Paintballs were fired at parked or moving vehicles in each incident, pro…
Ephrata Man Fires Gun Into Occupied Home, Threatens To Kill People Inside: Police
A Pennsylvania man fired two shots from a handgun inside a home with several people inside before threatening to kill them during an altercation outside, police said.
Ephrata police responded to the 1200 block of Marie Avenue at 5:51 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, on a report of shots fired, according to the department.
Witnesses told officers that Dylan Randall Leisey, 23, of Ephrata, fired two rounds from a handgun while multiple people were inside the home, police said.
The occupants were able to safely secure the gun before everyone left the home, authorities said.
Once outside, a fight broke…
Cops Shoot Dog During Attack On Family In Sayreville, Prosecutor Says
Three family members were hospitalized after being attacked by their dog in Central Jersey, authorities said.
Sayreville police received a 911 distress call at 7:22 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, from a man who said his girlfriend, mother, and stepfather were being attacked by the dog, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera said.
Officers arriving at the scene shot the dog to stop the attack, Estremera said.
The three family members were taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in stable condition, where they were being treated for their injuries, authorities said.
The incident rem…
Hackensack Pedestrian Critically Injured In Overnight Crash, Police Say
A 51-year-old Hackensack man was critically injured after being struck by a pickup truck overnight, authorities said.
Officers responded to Central Avenue and Second Street in Hackensack around 12:41 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, on a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle, Deputy Police Chief Gregory Zisa said. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries to his head, hip, and torso area, Zisa said.
The driver, a 34-year-old Hackensack man operating a 2004 Toyota Tundra, remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators, according to Zisa. The pedestrian remained in critical but s…
Pomona Breakfast Spot T.W. Howells Closing After 19 Years
A longtime South Jersey restaurant is closing its doors after 19 years in business.
T.W. Howells, located at 341 W. White Horse Pike in Pomona, announced it will permanently close at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, according to a notice posted by the restaurant.
“After 19 wonderful years in business, we are saddened to announce the closure of T. W. Howells on October 2, 2026, at 2:00PM.”
The restaurant thanked its customers, staff, suppliers, friends, and community members for nearly two decades of support.
"It has been a privilege to serve you and we will always cherish the memories, friends…
Former Garfield Mom Of 3 Dies After 2-Year Cancer Battle
A mom of three and teacher who spent 13 years educating students in New Jersey has died after a two-year battle with Stage IV breast cancer, according to her obituary and loved ones.
Malgorzata “Gosia” Agnieszka Doktor, 50, died peacefully at her Mount Bethel, PA, home on Tuesday, Sept. 22, surrounded by her family, according to her obituary on the Kamienski Funeral Home website.
Born in Szczucin, Poland, Gosia immigrated to the United States around 1999, the funeral home said. She first lived in Wallington, later moved to Garfield, and settled with her family in Mount Bethel in 2021. …
