Jet Ski Passenger Killed, Driver Critical After Crash On Hudson River
A passenger on a jet ski was killed and the driver critically injured following a crash with another watercraft on the Hudson River over Memorial Day weekend.
The crash took place in Orange County around 2:50 p.m., Saturday, May 27 in the city of Newburgh.
A preliminary investigation revealed that New Jersey resident Jorge Arribasplata, age 48, of Saddle Brook in Bergen County, was operating a 2018 Yamaha jet ski with a passenger, and David Torres, age 49, of Lodi, also in Bergen County, was driving a 2017 Yamaha jet ski, also with a passenger of his own, said New York State Police Troope…
Newark Motorcyclist Died Doing What He Loved
Helder Martins, 45, is being remembered as a loving father, son and brother.
A GoFundMe campaign has been created to assist the family. As of Wednesday, April 26, more than $13,000 has been raised.
Martins died in a motorcycle accident in Kearny on Friday, April 14. Born in Portugal, he came to the United States in 1996, living in Belleville, before moving to Newark. He worked as a foreman at JR Cruz Construction in Aberdeen and belonged to the Mondego Motorcycle Club in Kearny.
"He lives behind many broken hearts," Marina Rodrigues said. "Helder's life was shortened while doing somethi…
Newark Native Abigail Huckabee, 19, Remembered As Smart, Sweet, Funny
Abigail Huckabee who died on Wednesday, March 29, is being remembered by her family as someone with a zest for life who excelled at video games and overcame many challenges, according to her obituary.
Huckabee, 19, was born in Newark on April 17, 2003 and later moved to Orlando. She died in the arms of her mother, Elisa Caglioti-Rodriguez, aunt Mariana Caglioti, her grandfather, Frank Caglioti and her stuffed animal, Pinky.
"She lived every day with a determination to be her best, to surround herself with the things she loved and to fill each day with hope, laughter, humor, real talk and de…
Stabbing, Robbery Suspects Captured In String Of Newark Incidents: Police
Three robbery suspects, one of whom also stabbed a victim, have been captured in Newark, authorities announced.
On Friday, March 24 around 2:25 a.m., Kevin A. Banegas-Benitez, 21, of Newark, stabbed a victim on the 300 block of Walnut Street, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said.
The victim was treated for his injuries at University Hospital, and the suspect was also charged with possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, Frage said.
Five hours later, Hannah Karon, 30, of Newark was arrested and charged with a robbery that occurred at …
