Dozens Of Neglected, Dead Animals Found At NJ Rescue Group, Owner Slapped With Cruelty Charges Dozens Of Neglected, Dead Animals Found At NJ Rescue Group, Owner Slapped With Cruelty Charges
Dozens Of Neglected, Dead Animals Found At NJ Rescue Group, Owner Slapped With Cruelty Charges Dozens of neglected and dead animals were found at a New Jersey rescue group as the owner was slapped with cruelty charges and other weapons and drug offenses, authorities announced. Michael B. Featherston, the owner of a 501 c3 nonprofit corporation called Rooster’s Rescue Foundation, Inc. in Flemington, was charged with animal cruelty for failure to provide necessary care, as well as drug possession, unlawful possession of an assault rifle, purchasing firearm parts to manufacture a firearm without a serial number, and other weapons offenses on Thursday, May 26, Hunterdon County Prosecutor …
‘Bored’ NJ GNC Employee Threw Energy Drinks Around Store, Damaged Walls: Police ‘Bored’ NJ GNC Employee Threw Energy Drinks Around Store, Damaged Walls: Police
‘Bored’ NJ GNC Employee Threw Energy Drinks Around Store, Damaged Walls: Police A GNC employee in Hunterdon County told police he was simply “bored” when he decided to throw energy drinks around the store and parking lot and cause damage to the walls, authorities said. Officers responding to the Flemington GNC saw purple energy drinks thrown in the middle of the parking lot and all over the store, as well as damage to a wall inside the store, police said. A follow-up investigation found that one of the store’s employees, Nicholas Tampano, 18, had started throwing expired cans at the building and causing the damage because he was “bored,” police said. Tampano, of Flemi…
Know Anything? Elk Statue Vandalized In Front Of Hunterdon County Charity Lodge (PHOTOS) Know Anything? Elk Statue Vandalized In Front Of Hunterdon County Charity Lodge (PHOTOS)
Know Anything? Elk Statue Vandalized In Front Of Hunterdon County Charity Lodge (Photos) Know anything? Police are seeking clues after a legendary elk statue that stands in front of a well-known charity lodge was vandalized with graffiti. The vandalism occurred in front of the Flemington Elks Lodge on Route 31 late on Saturday, May 7, according to Dave Norton, owner of The Corner boutique and photography studio located just down the road at 52 Main St. The word “devil” appears to have been scrawled across the statue in red paint. The Flemington Elks Lodge is described as a nonprofit organization that regularly gives back to the community, its Facebook page says. The funding u…
Hunterdon County Wawa Worker Stole More Than $900 In One Week, Police Say Hunterdon County Wawa Worker Stole More Than $900 In One Week, Police Say
Hunterdon County Wawa Worker Stole More Than $900 In One Week, Police Say A Wawa employee in Hunterdon County was charged after stealing more than $900 from the business throughout the course of a week, authorities said. Officers responding to the theft report at the Flemington location on Thursday, April 7 found that Alexander Rutgers, 18, had stolen about $910 from the store in one week, local police said Wednesday. Rutgers, of Flemington, was charged with theft and released pending a court appearance. Anyone with additional information about the theft is asked to contact the Flemington Borough Police Department at (908) 782-3434.
Victim Airlifted After Falling Down Flight Of Stairs In Hunterdon County Victim Airlifted After Falling Down Flight Of Stairs In Hunterdon County
Victim Airlifted After Falling Down Flight Of Stairs In Hunterdon County A victim was airlifted to a nearby trauma center after falling down a flight of stairs in Hunterdon County, authorities said. The Flemington-Raritan First Aid and Rescue Squad responded to a home in Flemington Thursday morning, the department said. The rescue squad treated the victim at the scene as a Northstar medical helicopter landed nearby to take them to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. ALSO SEE: Victim Airlifted After Becoming Trapped Under T-Shirt Printing Press In Hunterdon County “It's been a busy week for traumas in our area, with this being the third m…
Victim Airlifted After Becoming Trapped Under T-Shirt Printing Press In Hunterdon County Victim Airlifted After Becoming Trapped Under T-Shirt Printing Press In Hunterdon County
Victim Airlifted After Becoming Trapped Under T-Shirt Printing Press In Hunterdon County One person was flown to a nearby hospital after becoming trapped underneath a printing press in Hunterdon County, authorities said. The Flemington-Raritan First Aid and Rescue Squad responded to Special T’s Ambro Manufacturing in Flemington just before 6:50 p.m. on Tuesday April 12, the department said alongside Raritan Township police. The victim became trapped in a t-shirt printing press and was flown via Northstar helicopter to Capital Health Regional Medical Center for treatment of possible injuries, police said. The call was one of several the rescue squad responded to within the las…
Central Jersey Man Led 2 Police Pursuits In Stolen Cars — Both Of Which He Crashed: Police Central Jersey Man Led 2 Police Pursuits In Stolen Cars — Both Of Which He Crashed: Police
Central Jersey Man Led 2 Police Pursuits In Stolen Cars — Both Of Which He Crashed: Police A 26-year-old Somerset County man who led two separate police pursuits in stolen cars — both of which he crashed — has been arrested on theft and drug charges, authorities announced. Nicholas G. Aiello first started trouble on Feb. 24, when police responding to reports of a stolen vehicle spotted it speeding eastbound on Route 28 around 9:20 p.m. in Branchburg, Acting Somerset County Prosecutor Thomas Chirichella said. The officer activated his vehicle’s emergency lights and siren, but discontinued the pursuit for safety reasons as the vehicle sped out of sight. A short time later, off…
BUSTED: DUI Driver Had More Than 450 Bags Of Heroin In Hunterdon County Stop, Police Say BUSTED: DUI Driver Had More Than 450 Bags Of Heroin In Hunterdon County Stop, Police Say
Busted: DUI Driver Had More Than 450 Bags Of Heroin In Hunterdon County Stop, Police Say A 24-year-old Middlesex County woman was found with more than 450 bags of heroin when she was pulled over for driving under the influence in Hunterdon County, authorities said. Holly Saeger, of New Brunswick, was stopped by Patrolman Gregory Zytko in Flemington around 11 p.m. on Sunday, March 6, local police said in a Friday release. More than 450 bags of suspected heroin, as well as prescription medications and drug paraphernalia, were found in Saeger’s vehicle following a “positive indication” from K9 Kita, police said. The heroin had a street value of approximately $4,000, police said. …
Search Launched For Endangered Hunterdon County Man Search Launched For Endangered Hunterdon County Man
Search Launched For Endangered Hunterdon County Man A search has been launched for a Hunterdon County man who police say may be endangered. Joseph Russo, 50, of Flemington, was last seen near Robin Hill Road in Hampton Borough around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, New Jersey State Police said. He is described as a white male, 5’ 11” tall, and approximately 190 pounds. He was last seen driving a red 2002 Dodge Stratus with New Jersey license plates HX1037. Anyone with information is asked to contact the New Jersey State Police Washington Station Detective Bureau at (908) 689-3101. Anonymous tips are welcome.
Artisan Home Decor Shop Sets Opening Date For Flemington Store (LOOK INSIDE) Artisan Home Decor Shop Sets Opening Date For Flemington Store (LOOK INSIDE)
Artisan Home Decor Shop Sets Opening Date For Flemington Store (Look Inside) A one-of-a-kind artisan home decor and gift shop will soon open its doors in Flemington. The Gift Horse Candle Shop & Home Accents will soon open its doors at 138 Main St., according to Dave Norton, owner of The Corner boutique and photography studio located just down the road at 52 Main St. The Gift Horse specializes in “country chic farmhouse and primitive style” home decor items like candles, wreaths, signs, scented sprays, and more, its Facebook page says. Just Arrived!!! Try our Old Candle Barn Room Sprays in Red MacIntosh, Seaside Mist, Lilac, Fresh Linen and more… Posted by…
Flemington Man Sexually Assaulted Child For Months, Police Say Flemington Man Sexually Assaulted Child For Months, Police Say
Flemington Man Sexually Assaulted Child For Months, Police Say A 19-year-old Flemington man was arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting a child for months, authorities announced Monday. The man — whose name was not released to protect the identity of the victim — was arrested Wednesday, Feb. 9 and charged with first-degree aggravated sexual assault, second-degree sexual assault, and endangering the welfare of a child, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson said. The man was a family member who assaulted the child “for months,” Robeson said. He was being held at the Warren County Jail pending an initial court appearance. Assisting agencies …
Peeping Tom Caught Looking Into Windows In Hunterdon County, Police Say Peeping Tom Caught Looking Into Windows In Hunterdon County, Police Say
Peeping Tom Caught Looking Into Windows In Hunterdon County, Police Say A peeping tom was caught and arrested for looking into strangers’ windows in Hunterdon County, police said. Amner Ochoa-Cifuentes, 34, was seen peering into windows of at least one home on Pulaski Road in Readington around 9:10 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 6, township police said. Ochoa-Cifuentes, of Flemington, was taken into custody the following evening and charged with six counts of criminal trespass, police said. Various social media posts were circulating to spread awareness of the peeping Tom prior to Ochoa-Cifuentes’ arrest. UPDATE: Thank you all that have helped put the word out the…