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20-Year-Old DWI Driver Drove Into River: Montgomery PD 20-Year-Old DWI Driver Drove Into River: Montgomery PD
20-Year-Old DWI Driver Drove Into River: Montgomery PD A 20-year-old East Brunswick woman was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after she drove her car into a river in Montgomery on Wednesday, Sept. 17, authorities said. At 8:50 p.m., first responders responded to River Road at Belle Mead-Griggstown Road after a car drove through a guardrail after failing to stop at an intersection, ending up in the  the Millstone River, Montgomery police said. The vehicle was submerged, though firefighters were able to rescue the driver, Sophia Cifelli and a passenger, police said. While speaking with Cifelli, officers determined she co…
Claire's Closing Three CT Stores, 290+ Nationwide After Bankruptcy Filing: See Which Ones Claire's Closing Three CT Stores, 290+ Nationwide After Bankruptcy Filing: See Which Ones
Claire's Closing Three CT Stores, 290+ Nationwide After Bankruptcy Filing: See Which Ones Claire's has revealed nearly 300 of its stores that will be closing as the popular mall brand navigates bankruptcy. The well-known children's jewelry and ear-piercing retailer released a list of the 291 locations that are shuttering in a bankruptcy court filing on Monday, Aug. 25. That includes 71 Claire's and Icing stores across the Northeast. The closures add to the financial pressure facing the mall chain, which filed for bankruptcy earlier in August. Claire's is working to restructure nearly $500 million in debt by December 2026, Bloomberg reported. Columbia, Maryland-based Ames W…
22-Year-Old Columbia Student Among 5 ID'd As Victims In Horrific NY Tour Bus Crash 22-Year-Old Columbia Student Among 5 ID'd As Victims In Horrific NY Tour Bus Crash
22-Year-Old Columbia Student Among 5 ID'd As Victims In Horrific NY Tour Bus Crash Identities have now been released of those killed after a sightseeing trip from Niagara Falls to New York City turned tragic when a tour bus carrying 54 people rolled over in western New York, leaving five dead and dozens injured. The devastating incident on I-90 in Genesee County happened around midday Friday, Aug. 22.  The bus, owned by M&Y Tour Inc. of Staten Island, veered off the highway, overcorrected, and rolled down an embankment near Pembroke, according to New York State Police. The bus was en route from Niagara Falls to New York City when it exited the roadway between ex…
Heat Watch In Effect As NJ Braces For 106° Heat As Thousands Remain Without Power Heat Watch In Effect As NJ Braces For 106° Heat As Thousands Remain Without Power
Heat Watch In Effect As NJ Braces For 106° Heat As Thousands Remain Without Power A dangerous heat wave is heading for New Jersey next week, and thousands of residents are still without power, according to utility companies and the National Weather Service. AccuWeather says a "bubble of heat" is expected to drift across the U.S. through the end of this week into next, bringing some of the highest temps of the year.  AccuWeather An Extreme Heat Watch is in effect from Monday morning through Wednesday evening in seven counties, where heat index values could soar to 106 degrees: Mercer Middlesex Somerset Morris Hunterdon Sussex Warren “Heat-related illnesses increa…
East Brunswick Elementary School Victim Of Swatting Hoax: Police East Brunswick Elementary School Victim Of Swatting Hoax: Police
East Brunswick Elementary School Victim Of Swatting Hoax: Police An elementary school in East Brunswick was the victim of a “swatting” incident on Monday, June 9, authorities said. At 1:16 p.m., officers received a call from an unknown individual threatening an active shooter incident at Central Elementary School at 371 Cranbury Rd, East Brunswick police said. Officers responded to the school and met with school security officials and an on-scene investigation determined there was no active shooter threat and it was a “swatting” hoax, police said. The incident remains under investigation, police said.
Spotswood Firefighter, 22, Dies In East Brunswick Motorcycle Crash: Officials Spotswood Firefighter, 22, Dies In East Brunswick Motorcycle Crash: Officials
Spotswood Firefighter, 22, Dies In East Brunswick Motorcycle Crash: Officials A 22-year-old firefighter was killed in a motorcycle crash Saturday evening, May 17 in Central Jersey, his department confirmed. East Brunswick police said only that Robert J. Oross, also known as RJ, was involved in a crash with another vehicle at Summerhill Road and Racetrack Road at around 5:16 p.m.  Oross, of Spotswood, was critically injured and pronounced dead, police said. The driver of the other vehicle was not hurt and remained at the scene, according to the release. Patrolman Ryan Welch and Patrolman Gabriel Gausachs of the Traffic Safety Section are leading the in…
Not a Bright Idea: Duo Shined Laser Beam Into Cars On I-84 In Manchester, Police Say Not a Bright Idea: Duo Shined Laser Beam Into Cars On I-84 In Manchester, Police Say
Not a Bright Idea: Duo Shined Laser Beam Into Cars On I-84 In Manchester, Police Say Drivers on I-84 had a scare when a green laser beam was seen flashing into vehicles near Exit 61 in Manchester. A 911 caller told police someone inside a black Toyota Prius was pointing a laser at passing cars on Monday night, April 21 — a dangerous distraction on a busy road. A witness called police around 8:30 p.m. to report the light show and followed the Prius while directing dispatchers and helping troopers track the vehicle as it headed west onto I-91 south. Troopers stopped the vehicle near Exit 27 in Hartford, Connecticut State Police said.  Manuel Dominguez-Liz, 25, of Ca…
Matawan Man Nabbed In Shooting Spree: East Brunswick PD Matawan Man Nabbed In Shooting Spree: East Brunswick PD
Matawan Man Nabbed In Shooting Spree: East Brunswick PD A 43-year-old Matawan man was recently arrested following a string of shootings in East Brunswick this month, authorities said. In April, officers investigated three shootings near Cranbury Circle, East Brunswick police said. No injuries resulted from the shooting, police said. Sameh Kaldes was identified as the suspect, police said. He was known to the victims, police said. Kaldes was arrested after officers found him returning to Cranbury Circle. Kaldes was charged with two counts of attempted murder, stalking, possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of drug paraphe…
Get Free Coffee At New Dunkin' In East Brunswick: Here's Where, When Get Free Coffee At New Dunkin' In East Brunswick: Here's Where, When
Get Free Coffee At New Dunkin' In East Brunswick: Here's Where, When A next generation Dunkin is coming to East Brunswick. The store, located at 285 Route 18, is celebrating its grand opening on Wednesday, April 23. The first 100 Dunkin Rewards members in line beginning at 4 p.m. that day will receive 100 days of free coffee. The grand opening will also feature a prize wheel to win Dunkin merchandise from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and a ribbon cutting will take place at 5:30 p.m. The newly built 1,100 square-foot Dunkin’ will employ 11 people and be open daily from 4 a.m. until 10 p.m. Features of the next generation Dunkin' include offering its signature beverag…
Weapons Brandished During Road Rage Incident, Suspects At Large: South River PD Weapons Brandished During Road Rage Incident, Suspects At Large: South River PD
Weapons Brandished During Road Rage Incident, Suspects At Large: South River PD Four people remain at large, with three suspects unidentified following a road rage incident in South River on Tuesday, April 1, authorities said. At 5:27 p.m., officers came upon the conclusion of a road rage incident involving numerous people with weapons, South River police said, and a subsequent search warrant of the vehicle yielded a loaded high-capacity magazine. Donovan Cimaglia, a 21-year-old East Brunswick resident was charged with aggravated assault, riot, criminal mischief, possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes and other weapons offenses, police said. A warrant is out for …
New Chick-Fil-A Opening In East Brunswick: Here's Where, When New Chick-Fil-A Opening In East Brunswick: Here's Where, When
New Chick-Fil-A Opening In East Brunswick: Here's Where, When Calling all chicken lovers in Middlesex County.  A Chick-fil-A will be opening in East Brunswick at 371 Route 18 on Thursday, March 27. The restaurant will be open for dine-in, carryout and delivery from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., with the drive-thru staying open until 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday. As always, Chick-fil-A is closed on Sundays. The restaurant is owned and operated by Chris Smith, a Montclair native, who began working at Chick-fil-A as a college student. Smith later relocated to Atlanta to work at a Chick-fil-A restaurant before entering the Chick-fil-A Leadership Developm…
Marlboro Man Who Sexually, Physically Abused Daughter Learns Fate: Prosecutor Marlboro Man Who Sexually, Physically Abused Daughter Learns Fate: Prosecutor
Marlboro Man Who Sexually, Physically Abused Daughter Learns Fate: Prosecutor A 51-year-old Marlboro Township man was sentenced to 45 years in prison on Friday, Feb. 28, for sexually and physically abusing his own daughter over the course of more than six years, authorities said. Andrey Penkin was convicted of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child, last September, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago Penkin began abusing his daughter in 2016, when the family lived in Sayreville, Santiago said. Numerous incidents of sexual abuse followed, both in Sayreville and at their next two residences, in East Brunswick …
'I Killed My Wife', East Brunswick Man Tells Cops: Prosecutor 'I Killed My Wife', East Brunswick Man Tells Cops: Prosecutor
'I Killed My Wife', East Brunswick Man Tells Cops: Prosecutor A 60-year-old East Brunswick man has been arrested and charged after he admitted to killing his wife on Friday, Feb. 28, authorities said. At 12:14 p.m., Ashraf Tawfik walked into the East Brunswick Police Department and told them he killed his wife, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Frank LoSacco of the East Brunswick Police Department said. Authorities responded to his residence on Yorktown Road and found Marsail Botros, 58, of East Brunswick, dead at the scene, authorities said. Tawfik was arrested without incident and charged with murder in t…
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle On Route 18: East Brunswick PD Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle On Route 18: East Brunswick PD
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle On Route 18: East Brunswick PD A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle on Route 18 in East Brunswick on the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 19, authorities said. At 11:57 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Highway 18 northbound and South Woodland Drive for the report of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle, East Brunswick police said. The pedestrian, whose identity is currently unconfirmed, was pronounced dead, police said. The driver of the vehicle was uninjured and remained at the scene of the crash, police said. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, police said.
Summit's Sean Baker Nominated For Best Director For 'Anora' Summit's Sean Baker Nominated For Best Director For 'Anora'
Summit's Sean Baker Nominated For Best Director For 'Anora' The Garden State will be well represented at the 97th annual Academy Awards with natives Sean Baker, Zoe Saldaña, Sebastian Stan and Jesse Eisenberg all receiving nominations on Thursday, Jan. 23. Sean Baker, who was born in Summit, was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Film Editing and Best Original Screenplay for "Anora," about a Russian stripper who  impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch, only for his family to try and get the marriage annulled. Growing up in Short Hills, Baker later attended Gill St. Bernard's School in Somerset County. Baker's films prima…
'Two Sides To Every Story:' Eagles Fan Captured In Viral Video Breaks Silence 'Two Sides To Every Story:' Eagles Fan Captured In Viral Video Breaks Silence
'Two Sides To Every Story:' Eagles Fan Captured In Viral Video Breaks Silence The Eagles fan seen in a viral video cursing and hurling misogynistic insults at a Packers fan is speaking out for the first time since news broke that he'd been terminated from his New Jersey company. Ryan Caldwell issued a statement saying he "deeply regrets" the incident that happened on Sunday, Jan. 12, and is paying the price. "What began as banter with two Packers fans sitting near me escalated to something more serious, and I said things that were unacceptable," Caldwell said. "In the heat of the moment, I chose unforgiving words to address one of the fans, Ms. Ally Keller." Caldwel…
'School Of Rock' Cast Reunites For Co-Stars' Wedding At Park Chateau In East Rutherford 'School Of Rock' Cast Reunites For Co-Stars' Wedding At Park Chateau In East Rutherford
'School Of Rock' Cast Reunites For Co-Stars' Wedding At Park Chateau In East Rutherford They're getting the band back together! And this time, it's for love. Caitlin Hale and Angelo Massagli, both cast members of the ever-popular Jack Black movie "School of Rock" (about a substitute teacher who forms a rock band with his students after being fired from his own band) recently tied the knot at the Park Chateau in East Brunswick, NJ.  The luxurious venue, also famous for hosting Teresa Giudice and Luis Ruelas’ wedding, served as the perfect backdrop for the couple’s magical day. Caitlin Hale and Angelo Massagli. caitlinmhale Instagram According to the New York Times…
Golden Globes: NJ Talent Shines With Multiple Wins Golden Globes: NJ Talent Shines With Multiple Wins
Golden Globes: NJ Talent Shines With Multiple Wins New Jersey was well-represented at this year’s Golden Globe Awards/ Several Garden State natives and alumni took home top honors in some of the night’s biggest categories at the Sunday, Jan. 5 event hosted by Nikki Glaser. Zoe Saldaña, a Passaic native, won Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Netflix's "Emilia Pérez." The role has been widely praised as one of her most dynamic yet. Sebastian Stan, a Rutgers University graduate, earned the award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for his role in "A Different Man." Stan was also nominated in the Best Actor in a…
East Brunswick Chef's Beloved Family Recipes Win On Buddy Valastro's New Holiday Cooking Show East Brunswick Chef's Beloved Family Recipes Win On Buddy Valastro's New Holiday Cooking Show
East Brunswick Chef's Beloved Family Recipes Win On Buddy Valastro's New Holiday Cooking Show An East Brunswick chef will bring a cooking award home for the holidays after appearing in a new culinary competition series. Maricel Gentile was named a holiday champion on "Buddy's Holiday Recipe Rumble", a competitive cooking show hosted by Hoboken native Buddy Valastro, who's also known as the "Cake Boss." The series started streaming on Hulu on Friday, Dec. 6. Gentile is the owner of a culinary school called Maricel’s Kitchen. The cooking studio on Main Street specializes in Filipino dishes and other Asian cuisines. Gentile, her husband Paul, and their youngest son Paul…
East Brunswick Man Wins Second $1M Jackpot With NY Lottery Scratch-Off East Brunswick Man Wins Second $1M Jackpot With NY Lottery Scratch-Off
East Brunswick Man Wins Second $1M Jackpot With NY Lottery Scratch-Off Lightning has struck twice for a New Jersey man, who just claimed his second $1 million prize from a New York Lottery scratch-off game in under two years. Kevin Brady’s latest win came from the Cashword Bonus instant game, securing him a $1 million top prize. His lucky ticket was purchased at Yemsali Grocery, Inc., located at 881 Tenth Ave. in Manhattan, according to the New York Lottery. This isn’t the East Brunswick resident's first brush with luck. In September 2023, he took home another $1 million top prize from the Millionaire Maker scratch-off ticket. For his most recent win, Brady o…
These Are New Jersey's Top Public Middle Schools: New Rankings Released These Are New Jersey's Top Public Middle Schools: New Rankings Released
These Are New Jersey's Top Public Middle Schools: New Rankings Released Niche has released brand-new rankings running down the best public middle schools in America. The first New Jersey school to crack the list was Alpine Middle School at No. 65, while The Davidson Academy in Reno, NV was ranked No. 1. ALSO SEE: These NJ Public High Schools Were Named Among Best In America Daily Voice broke Niche's rankings down even further to find the top public middle schools in New Jersey. They are: 10. L.C. Johnson Summit Middle School, Summit 9. Briarcliff Middle School, Mountain Lakes 8. Thomas R Grover Middle School, West Windsor 7. Sea Girt Elementary School, …
Big Lots To Shut These New Jersey Stores: Closing Sales Under Way Big Lots To Shut These New Jersey Stores: Closing Sales Under Way
Big Lots To Shut These New Jersey Stores: Closing Sales Under Way Big Lots! has announced the closures of even more locations since filing for bankruptcy in September. The company announced on Monday, Sept. 9 that it will sell its assets to an affiliate of private equity firm Nexus Capital Management. Additional closures were approved this month in bankruptcy court.  New Jersey has 27 stores, and 13 of them are set to close with closing sales underway. They are: Cherry Hill, 949 Church Road Dover, 550 Mount Pleasant Avenue East Brunswick, 275 Route 18 Freehold, 220 Trotters Way Glassboro, 811 N Delsea Drive Jersey Ci…
Marlboro Twp. Man Convicted Of Sexually, Physically Abusing Girl For 6+ Years: Prosecutors Marlboro Twp. Man Convicted Of Sexually, Physically Abusing Girl For 6+ Years: Prosecutors
Marlboro Twp. Man Convicted Of Sexually, Physically Abusing Girl For 6+ Years: Prosecutors A Marlboro Township man was convicted of sexually and physically abusing a girl for more than six years, authorities said. A jury found 51-year-old Andrey Penkin guilty of second-degree Aggravated Sexual Assault, as well as two counts each of first-degree aggravated sexual assault and second-degree endangering the welfare of a child. Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago announced the conviction in a news release on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Investigators said Penkin started sexually abusing the girl in 2016 when he lived in Sayreville. The abuse continued when Penkin moved …
Monroe Man Gets Out Of Car On NJ Turnpike, Killed By Tractor-Trailer In East Brunswick: NJSP Monroe Man Gets Out Of Car On NJ Turnpike, Killed By Tractor-Trailer In East Brunswick: NJSP
Monroe Man Gets Out Of Car On NJ Turnpike, Killed By Tractor-Trailer In East Brunswick: Njsp A Monroe Township man was killed when he got out of his car and was hit by a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. Michael Veisz, 40, died in the crash on Interstate 95 North in East Brunswick on Friday, Aug. 23, a state police spokesperson said. Troopers responded to the scene near milepost 81.2 at around 5:02 a.m. Investigators said a Chevrolet Impala driven by Veisz was in a single-car crash on the southbound inner side of the turnpike. Veisz got out of the car and crossed into the northbound inner side when he was struck by an oncoming Peterbilt tractor-trai…
Edison Man, 45, Found Dead Floating In River In East Brunswick Identified: State Police Edison Man, 45, Found Dead Floating In River In East Brunswick Identified: State Police
Edison Man, 45, Found Dead Floating In River In East Brunswick Identified: State Police Troopers have identified the Edison man who was found dead in a river in East Brunswick. The body of 45-year-old Reynaldo Salcedo-Tavarez was discovered near where the Raritan and South rivers meet on Thursday, Aug. 8, a state police spokesperson said on Monday, Aug. 19. Marine troopers responded to the report of a person in the water at around 7:42 a.m. Salcedo-Tavarez's body was seen floating and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Salcedo-Tavarez's death remained under investigation and no other information was available.
9 NY, NJ Spas Selling Sex For Cash Exposed In Federal Investigation, US Attorney Says 9 NY, NJ Spas Selling Sex For Cash Exposed In Federal Investigation, US Attorney Says
9 NY, NJ Spas Selling Sex For Cash Exposed In Federal Investigation, US Attorney Says Four people have been charged with offering sexual favors at nine different massage parlors and spas across North Jersey and New York, federal officials said. Zhejun Piao, 37, a Chinese national, Miyeon Choi, 37, a South Korean national, Shangxian Cui, 36, Chinese national, and Meixiang Jin, 34, of Palisades Park, New Jersey, are charged by complaint with one count of conspiracy to commit interstate travel or transportation in aid of a racketeering enterprise., U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Friday, Aug. 9. The following nine spas and massage parlors owned and operated by …
Body Found Floating In NJ River Body Found Floating In NJ River
Body Found Floating In NJ River Police recovered a body from a New Jersey river early Thursday, Aug. 8, authorities said. Marine Service Troopers were dispatched to the Raritan River and South River in East Brunswick around 7:40 a.m., where they found a man's body floating in the water, NJSP Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. No further information was provided. The incident remains under investigation.
WINNERS: Instant Lottery Tickets Worth $130K, $139K Sold In Central Jersey WINNERS: Instant Lottery Tickets Worth $130K, $139K Sold In Central Jersey
Winners: Instant Lottery Tickets Worth $130K, $139K Sold In Central Jersey Two winning instant New Jersey Lottery tickets were sold in Middlesex County on Sunday, July 28. One lucky player purchased a ticket for the $10 Jersey Jackpot to win $129,652, That ticket was sold at Stop & Shop #2809, 647 Route 18 South in East Brunswick. Another lucky player purchased a Quick Draw Progressive ticket worth $139,420. That winning ticket was sold at Quick Stop Deli, 162 New Brunswick Ave. in Perth Amboy.
These 23 New Jersey Athletes Are At The Paris Olympic Games: Here's When To Watch These 23 New Jersey Athletes Are At The Paris Olympic Games: Here's When To Watch
These 23 New Jersey Athletes Are At The Paris Olympic Games: Here's When To Watch The Paris Olympics have begun!  And, in case you missed it, several of Garden State's fittest and most athletic residents are there (scroll for their names, sports, and hometowns). A total of 23 athletes from New Jersey have qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold. Events kicked off Friday, July 26. Click here for a complete schedule of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Garden State athletes include: Paxten Aaronson, of Medford: Soccer Bam Adebayo, of Newark, and 2020 Olympian: Basketball Jack Alexy, of Morristown: Swimming Jackie Dubrovich, of Riverda…
E-Bicyclist Struck, Killed In Central Jersey Crash: Police E-Bicyclist Struck, Killed In Central Jersey Crash: Police
E-Bicyclist Struck, Killed In Central Jersey Crash: Police A 25-year-old electric bicyclist was struck and killed by a motor vehicle in East Brunswick, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 2 a.m. on Thursday, July 25 at the intersection of Highway 18 North and South Woodland Avenue, East Brunswick police said. The bicyclist, Rohit Sharma, was critically injured and pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The driver of the vehicle was uninjured and remained at the crash scene, they said. Patrolman Patrick Lem of the East Brunswick Police Department Traffic Safety Section is conducting a crash investigation. The cause of the crash rema…
NJ Teen Recruited Undercover Agent To Blow Up PSE&G Facilities, Nabbed At Newark Airport: Feds NJ Teen Recruited Undercover Agent To Blow Up PSE&G Facilities, Nabbed At Newark Airport: Feds
NJ Teen Recruited Undercover Agent To Blow Up PSE&G Facilities, Nabbed At Newark Airport: Feds A teenager from Middlesex County is facing federal charges for asking an undercover agent to destroy PSE&G electrical facilities in New Jersey, officials announced this week. Andrew Takhistov, 18, of East Brunswick, was arrested Wednesday, July 10 at Newark Liberty International Airport where he was planning to travel to Paris on his way to Ukraine, according to the U.S. Justice Department. Takhistov is charged with one count of soliciting another individual to engage in criminal conduct that involved destroying a public service enterprise group circuit breaker and substation, fede…