Central Jersey Man Charged With Car Insurance Fraud: Prosecutor Central Jersey Man Charged With Car Insurance Fraud: Prosecutor
Central Jersey Man Charged With Car Insurance Fraud: Prosecutor A 30-year-old man from Central Jersey has been charged with providing false information on a car insurance claim, authorities said. On Wednesday, Dec. 14, members of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Insurance Fraud Unit arrested Shingai Marandure, of New Brunswick, on charges relating to falsified information he allegedly provided to an auto insurance company to receive compensation for a damaged vehicle. Marandure was charged with one count of insurance fraud, according to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez. He was arrested at the Hudson County Prose…
NJ Teacher Diagnosed With Cancer 'Never Backs Down From Fight' NJ Teacher Diagnosed With Cancer 'Never Backs Down From Fight'
NJ Teacher Diagnosed With Cancer 'Never Backs Down From Fight' Support is surging for a Central Jersey teacher who recently received a devastating diagnosis: Synovial cell sarcoma, a very rare type of soft tissue cancer. Kristen Donahue-Doulis, a mom of three from Hillsborough, has spent nearly 20 years working as a teacher in the Montgomery Township School District. A GoFundMe page for her family had raised more than $25,000 as of Tuesday, Dec. 13 — nearly a month after her diagnosis. A meal train was also established for the family. "Kristen loves her students and the incredible staff she works with," the page says. "She has a magnetic persona…
Sudden Death Of Devoted EMS Chief Heather Varrasse, 42, Shocks Central Jersey Rescue Squads Sudden Death Of Devoted EMS Chief Heather Varrasse, 42, Shocks Central Jersey Rescue Squads
Sudden Death Of Devoted EMS Chief Heather Varrasse, 42, Shocks Central Jersey Rescue Squads Devoted EMS Chief, fire department volunteer member and central communications supervisor Heather Varrasse, 42, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 4, shocking rescue squads throughout Central Jersey.  Heather had been involved in various emergency services throughout Hopewell Valley for more than 25 years, a tribute from the township’s fire district said. An EMT with the fire district since 2006, Heather quickly rose through the ranks as an incredibly devoted public servant. She served as EMS Chief at Hopewell Emergency Medical Unit, Assistant Captain at Pennington First Aid Squad, and Publ…
Truck Blows Through Red Light, Injures Teens In Central Jersey: Police Truck Blows Through Red Light, Injures Teens In Central Jersey: Police
Truck Blows Through Red Light, Injures Teens In Central Jersey: Police A New York truck driver faces criminal charges for a crash that seriously injured two teenagers in Central Jersey, authorities said. South Brunswick police said the truck was "over a football field" away from the intersection when the traffic light turned red, but never stopped.  More details were expected later.
Arrest Made In Death Of Middletown Man Run Over Multiple Times After Parking Lot Fight Arrest Made In Death Of Middletown Man Run Over Multiple Times After Parking Lot Fight
Arrest Made In Death Of Middletown Man Run Over Multiple Times After Parking Lot Fight Authorities have arrested a suspect accused of running over and killing another man in Central Jersey. Marvin Tyler, 32, of Sayreville, has been charged in connection with the death of Jason Freeman, 36, which occurred earlier this week in Old Bridge, authorities said on Friday, Dec. 2. Freeman was killed after an argument in a parking lot at 5:05 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Acting Chief Donald Fritz, Jr., of the Old Bridge Police Department. Police received a 911 call reporting an altercation at 100 Perrine Road in …
Craving Ramen? Noodle Bar Opens 2nd NJ Restaurant Craving Ramen? Noodle Bar Opens 2nd NJ Restaurant
Craving Ramen? Noodle Bar Opens 2nd NJ Restaurant Need a bowl of ramen to warm up your soul? There's a new noodle eatery in Central Jersey. And the restaurant is offering 15 percent off. Kanji Noodle Bar Piscataway's opening special discounts last until Dec. 31, it announced on Facebook. Kanji Noodle Bar will be hosting a grand opening celebration on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 4 p.m.at 1326 Centennial Ave, in Piscataway Town Centre. The restaurant has many other locations nationwide.  This will be its second location, in New Jersey joining Cherry Hill. Kanji Noodle Bar is offering discounted specials through Dec. 31.Facebook/ Kanji Noodle …
Bicyclists Hospitalized After Central Jersey Crash Bicyclists Hospitalized After Central Jersey Crash
Bicyclists Hospitalized After Central Jersey Crash Two bicyclists were hospitalized after they were struck by a vehicle in Central Jersey, authorities said. The crash occurred after 9 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1 on Tices Lane in South River, police said. The bicyclists were taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. No one had been charged.
NJ Woman Signed Herself Out Of Group Home Months Before She Was Reported Missing: Police NJ Woman Signed Herself Out Of Group Home Months Before She Was Reported Missing: Police
NJ Woman Signed Herself Out Of Group Home Months Before She Was Reported Missing: Police A search has been launched for a 22-year-old Central Jersey woman who has been missing for weeks, maybe months, authorities said. Veronica McLean's friend reported her missing in late October, after not hearing for her for quite some time, South Brunswick police said. Officers determined that McLean had been living in a group home on Broadway Road, but checked herself out on July 2022, they said. State authorities told detectives that she had given up all assistance from the State back in July.  Detectives learned that McLean may have been in the Hancock Street area of Brooklyn, …
Dump Truck Flips On Route 1 Central Jersey (DEVELOPING) Dump Truck Flips On Route 1 Central Jersey (DEVELOPING)
Dump Truck Flips On Route 1 Central Jersey (Developing) A dump truck overturned on Routes 1 and 9 in Central Jersey. The crash occurred at about 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23 near Randolph Avenue in Woodbridge Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Three of the four southbound lanes were closed, 511nj.org reported. There were no immediate reports on injuries. CHECK BACK FOR DETAILS.
Serious Crash Closes Central Jersey Roadway Serious Crash Closes Central Jersey Roadway
Serious Crash Closes Central Jersey Roadway A serious crash closed a roadway in Central Jersey, authorities said. The crash was reported at about 10:20 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9. South Brunswick police said that Promenade Boulevard westbound was closed at Route 1 due to the crash.  Police expected the area to be disrupted for the next four hours. Promenade Boulevard eastbound will be reduced to a single lane, police said. Avoid the area and plan alternate routes.
High-Tech Go-Kart Track Brings New Life To Shuttered South Jersey Kmart Store High-Tech Go-Kart Track Brings New Life To Shuttered South Jersey Kmart Store
High-Tech Go-Kart Track Brings New Life To Shuttered South Jersey Kmart Store A former Central Jersey Kmart store is in the process of being transformed into a larger-than-life go-kart track. The building at 328 S. White Horse Pike in the Berlin Shopping Center of Berlin will soon boast 32 electric go-karts, arcades, a ninja course and rock climbing. "This new FEC is bound to breathe life back into this shopping center and the local community," said vendor DFX on Facebook. According to NJ Advance Media, company is leasing about two-thirds of the 92.000-square-foot Kmart building, which closed in 2014. DFX is also providing video systems, lighting and audio, the out…
Central Jersey Fire Chief Charged With Theft: Prosecutor Central Jersey Fire Chief Charged With Theft: Prosecutor
Central Jersey Fire Chief Charged With Theft: Prosecutor A Central Jersey fire chief has been charged with theft on accusations he used department funding to buy nearly $2,100 worth of personal items, authorities said. The investigation into Monroe Fire District No. 2 Chief James Carbin III was opened last February, after commissioners noticed financial discrepancies, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said. Taxes were being paid on items, when they were a tax-exempt entity, Ciccone added.  This led to an internal investigation where Carbin, 55, of Clarksburg, was found to have been buying personal items with the fire depa…