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Jersey City, NJ
News
Fugitive Dubbed 'Real-Life Tony Soprano' Couldn't Hide From The Law, Even In Death
He was considered one of the last of the old-time mobsters, a "real-life Tony Soprano" listed as one of New Jersey's most wanted fugitives. Even six feet under, though, Tony Mota couldn't evade his pursuers. After eluding capture for nearly 25 years for a gruesome murder committed in Hudson County, Anthony Mota was found buried in the country where he was born, the Dominican Republic. Mota had been collecting debts for high-level Colombian drug dealers in New York City when he and a group of accomplices abducted a Queens man on Dec. 13, 1997, authorities said. The victim, 38-year-old …
Jersey City, NJ
Police & Fire
One Of NJ's 'Most Wanted' Fugitives In Torture Execution Found Dead In Dominican Republic
One of New Jersey's most wanted fugitives in a kidnapping and execution of a Queens, NY man was found dead in the Dominican Republic, authorities announced. Anthony Mota kidnapped the victim on Dec. 12, 1997, then bound and tortured him with others for days until they got a ransom amount of $23,000 from the victim's family, United States Marshal for the District of New Jersey Juan Mattos, Jr., and NJSP Superintendent Col. Patrick J. Callahan said. Soon after, Mota took the victim to an area along Interstate 280 in Harrison, and shot him in the head and neck, ki…
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Obituaries
Suburban Philly Native Dies Suddenly In Dominican Republic
Brianna Tiffany London, of Rincon, Puerto Rico, and formerly of North Wales, PA, died suddenly on May 13 in the Dominican Republic. She was 29 years old. London had her own clothing and fashion line, her obituary said. She was remembered for her "love of life, vibrant energy, and disarming humor," among other qualities. More than $7,300 had been raised as of Friday, July 8 on a GoFundMe for her family. London is survived by her husband Tom Wegs, mom Naomi London, sister Brooke Ashley London, grandparents, Barbara Gugliotta Leute and George Leute, and great-grandmother Eileen A. Leute. Fu…
Towson, MD
News
NJ Man Tried Sneaking 30 Pounds Of Cocaine Through MD Airport In Electric Wheelchair: Feds
A high-rolling New Jersey man was dealt a bad hand after being busted by federal officials in a Maryland airport attempting to traffic more than 30 pounds of cocaine into the country. Union City, NJ resident Gabriel Ruiz, 34, was arrested by members of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police Department when investigators called his bluff and seized cocaine that was concealed inside his electric wheelchair at the Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport. Ruiz was busted on Monday, June 20, and charged with state felony narcotics importation and possession charges on…
Lynn, MA
News
Massachusetts Husband Charged With Murdering Wife While Kids Were Home
A police officer in the Dominican Republic is being held without bail after he was charged with murdering his wife in their Massachusetts apartment while their four children were home, the Eagle Tribune reports. Junior Solis Garcia, age 39, was charged in connection with the stabbing death of his wife, Mariel Ramos De Los Santos, age 30, on Thursday, June 23, Lawrence Police said on Facebook. Police responded to a 911 call for medical assistance at an apartment located at 12 Diamond Street in Lawrence in the early morning hours of Monday, June 20, police said. Upon arrival, officers found…
Reading, PA
Obituaries
Blue Marsh Lake Drowning Victim Came To US In Search Of Better Life
Albert Castro Beato moved to Lebanon, PA from the Dominican Republic a few months ago in search of a good job to help his parents back home, loved ones said. But, the 20-year-old man drowned after going for a swim in the Blue Marsh Lake in Penn Township (Berks County) around 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 5, according to local fire officials and the county coroner's office. Investigators told WFMZ they believe the man swam too far out and got tired. "Albert’s parents came from the Dominican Republic and they would like to take their son with them to [bury] him near home," organizer Stephanie…
Quincy, MA
Police & Fire
NH Man Gets Life In Prison For 'Gruesome' Murder Of NJ Woman In Massachusetts
A New Hampshire man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the gruesome death of a New Jersey native in Massachusetts, Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz said. Julian Squires, 48, from Manchester, was found guilty on charges of murder and kidnapping for his role in the Nov. 3, 2015 killing of Ashley Bortner, 29, of Paulsboro, Cruz said in a release. "The murder of Miss Bortner was particularly gruesome and cruel," DA Cruz said. "I am pleased that the jury saw the facts of this case and found Julian Squires guilty for his role in this heinous crime." New Hamps…
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
Police & Fire
Revenge
Murder
: Convict In NJ Woman's Burning Death Gets Life In Prison
A New Hampshire man convicted of murder in the gruesome Massachusetts death of a New Jersey native has been sentenced to life in prison without parole, WCVB reports. Julian Squires, 48, from Manchester, was found guilty on charges of murder and kidnapping for his role in the Nov. 3, 2015 killing of Ashley Bortner, 29, of Paulsboro, the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office previously said. Bortner was found gagged by clothing with her hands and feet tied behind her back, with burns over more than 70 percent of her body on railroad tracks. She had apparently been staying with …
White Plains, NY
Obituaries
'Goodfellas' Actor With Deep Roots In Region, Ray Liotta, Age 67, Dies Suddenly
Nationally renowned actor Ray Liotta has died at the age of 67, according to multiple media outlets. EXCLUSIVE DETAILS: Ray Liotta Has Died. He Was 67. R.I.P. https://t.co/WsskKD7qUE — TMZ (@TMZ) May 26, 2022 Liotta's roots to the Northeast run deep. He was born in New Jersey at St. Michael's Hospital in Newark in 1954 and spent his first six months at an orphanage there before he was adopted by a couple from Union Township. His father owned an auto parts store and his mom was a municipal clerk. Liotta got his BFA from Miami University before moving to New York City, where he took wor…
Newark, NJ
News
'Goodfellas' Actor With Deep NJ Roots, Ray Liotta, 67, Dies Suddenly: TMZ
Star of television and film Ray Liotta died at the age of 67, according to multiple media outlets. EXCLUSIVE DETAILS: Ray Liotta Has Died. He Was 67. R.I.P. https://t.co/WsskKD7qUE — TMZ (@TMZ) May 26, 2022 Liotta's New Jersey roots run deep. He was born in St. Michael's Hospital in Newark in 1954 and spent his first six months at an orphanage there before he was adopted by a couple from Union Township. His father owned an auto parts store and his mom was a municipal clerk. Liotta got his BFA from Miami University before moving to New York City, where he took work as a bartender befor…
Fort Lee, NJ
News
Yankees Miguel Andujar Beaten, Robbed At Gunpoint In Dominican Republic
New York Yankees utility player Miguel Andujar was beaten and robbed at gunpoint at his farm in the Dominican Republic, according to multiple reports. Andjuar, 27, wasn't struck by three bullets fired by the robbers, who stole a $7,000 watch and his father's SUV, ESPN Deportes reported. The vehicle was later found abandoned, authorities said. Andujar was hospitalized in stable condition following the robbery Wednesday, March 9, in San Cristóbal, according to Listin Diario. The 2018 Rookie of the Year runner-up was still expected to report for spring training with the Yankees in Tampa, Fl…
Towson, MD
Sports
Former Washington Nationals Pitcher Odalis Perez Dead After Fall From Ladder: Report
Former Major League and Washington Nationals pitcher Odalis Perez died after falling from a ladder while along at his home in the Dominican Republic this week, ESPN reports. The 44-year-old former pitcher was found by his brother lying on the patio around 7 p.m., the outlet said citing another former MLB player, Walin Batista. Odalis Pérez was our starting pitcher at our 1st game in Nats Park history.Our hearts go out to his family and friends. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/r9Y8eJGwv5 — Washington Nationals (@Nationals) March 11, 2022 Perez made his MLB debut in 1998 with the A…
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