Contractor Kills Wife, Teen Son In Morris County Murder-Suicide
A 57-year-old private contractor shot and killed his 58-year-old wife and teen son before turning the gun on himself in Morris County, authorities said.
Peter, Kellie and Anthony Ventricelli, 15, were found dead in their Justine Place home in Succasunna around 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said.
Peter and Kellie Ventricelli.Kellie Voorhees-Ventricelli
The family's bodies were found during a welfare check, after one of the victim's friends said they couldn't be reached, the prosecutor said.
"Upon arrival, patrol made entry into the residence and di…
Norwalk Police Officer Charged With Strangulation, Assault
A police officer in Fairfield County is facing strangulation and assault charges following what authorities described as a “family violence incident.”
Just after 3 p.m. Friday, April 15, police say they received a call about an assault that happened at a home in Norwalk, indicating the offender had left the premises.
The victim was transported to Norwalk Hospital for the treatment of minor injuries, Norwalk Police said.
Police said officers learned that the offender Jermaine Nash, a 10-year veteran of the department.
Nash, age 44, was quickly located, and cooperative, and …
Hempstead Man Admits To Murdering Mom, Sister, Family Friend With Hammer
A Long Island man has pleaded guilty to murdering his mother, sister, and a family friend in an attack with a hammer.
Bobby Vanderhall, age 37, of Hempstead, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Oct. 26 to first-degree murder and second-degree attempted murder in the attack, according to acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith.
“Bobby Vanderhall brutally attacked his mother, sister, and his sister’s friend in an act of family violence that tragically resulted in their deaths,” Smith said. “Our thoughts continue to be with the Vanderhall and Simpson families as they mourn their loved …
Ex-Eagle Patrick Chung Tweets 'Best Day Of My Life,' Charged With Assault, Battery
Former Philadelphia Eagles safety Patrick Chung was charged Monday with assault and battery on a family member, multiple news reports say.
The 34-year-old athlete, who also played for the New England Patriots, was released on $10,000 bail Tuesday following the incident outside of a Milton, Mass. home Monday, CBS4 reports.
Chung on Monday posted the following tweet:
Best day of my life — Patrick Chung (@PatrickChung23) October 25, 2021
A police report obtained by the news outlet says Chung pushed a woman, causing her to fall the ground, and hit her in her face with an open hand.
Chung…
Man Follows Woman From NYC To Fairfield County, Attacks Her, Police Say
A Fairfield County man has been nabbed for allegedly following a woman home from New York City and assaulting her.
The incident ended on Wednesday, June 9, in Norwalk.
An off-duty Norwalk Police Officer observed Andrew Delarosa, age 20, of Stamford, push the victim on the sidewalk, Norwalk PD Lt. Terrence Blake said.
Delarosa then picked the victim up and took her into the parking lot of 33 Winfield St. and out of sight of the officer, according to Blake.
The officer, who had already requested police units respond, then went to find the victim, who he could hear screaming for help, …
