Driver, 31, Killed When Car Barrels Through Guardrail, Overturns In NJ Embankment Driver, 31, Killed When Car Barrels Through Guardrail, Overturns In NJ Embankment
Driver, 31, Killed When Car Barrels Through Guardrail, Overturns In NJ Embankment A 31-year-old New Brunswick man was killed when his car crashed into a guardrail in Montgomery on the early morning of Saturday, March 16, authorities said. At 6:10 a.m., Erik Rivera was driving a 2011 Lexus east on Belle Mead-Griggstown Road when he collided with the guardrail at an intersection, Montgomery police said. The vehicle left the roadway and ended up overturned in an embankment, partially submerged in water, police said. Rivera was extricated by first responders and transported to a nearby hospital where he died from his injuries, police said. Our heart are broken, RIP Eri…
NJ Murder Suspect Who Dumped Body In NYC Captured In Philadelphia: Cops NJ Murder Suspect Who Dumped Body In NYC Captured In Philadelphia: Cops
NJ Murder Suspect Who Dumped Body In NYC Captured In Philadelphia: Cops A second arrest has been made in the murder of a Franklin Township man last December, authorities said. Daniel Matthews, 44, was arrested on Tuesday, March 12 in Philadelphia and charged with killing Artis Young and then taking his body back to Brooklyn, NY, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald said. Andrew Mumby, a 47-year-old New Brunswick resident was arrested last month. On Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, police received a missing person report from Young's family, McDonald said alongside Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., and Franklin Town…
Man Killed, Another Critical After New Brunswick Shooting Man Killed, Another Critical After New Brunswick Shooting
Man Killed, Another Critical After New Brunswick Shooting A 23-year-old New Brunswick man was killed and a second man is in critical condition after a targeted shooting, authorities said. Numi Simmons died in the attack, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and New Brunswick Police Chief Vincent Sabo. On Tuesday, March 12, at approximately 9 p.m., police responded to Throop Avenue and Delavan Street for the shooting. Police found two victims, both sustaining gunshot wounds, who were taken to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital for treatment, they said. Simmons succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. Th…
Police ID Pickup Driver Killed In Route 1 New Brunswick Crash (UPDATE) Police ID Pickup Driver Killed In Route 1 New Brunswick Crash (UPDATE)
Police ID Pickup Driver Killed In Route 1 New Brunswick Crash (Update) Police have identified the driver killed in a Route 1 in New Brunswick early Wednesday, March .6 Dennis Frick, 65, of Freehold, was in a Ford pickup truck when he was struck by an Infiniti around 7:45 a.m. near the Morris Goodkind Bridge, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and New Brunswick Police Chief Vincent Frick was pronounced at the scene. The investigation is active and continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Officer Henry Gliottone of the New Brunswick Police Department at 732-745-5005 or Detective Jim Alleva of the Middle…
Route 1 Crash Confirmed Fatal Route 1 Crash Confirmed Fatal
Route 1 Crash Confirmed Fatal A fatal crash closed all lanes of Route 1 in New Brunswick, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6 northbound near the Morris Goodkind Bridge, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and New Brunswick Polie Chief Vincent The identity of the deceased driver had not been released pending notification of next of kin. Police found an Infiniti, which had struck a Ford pickup truck, killing the driver of the Ford pickup truck. The investigation is active and continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Officer Henry…
Pair Beat Man Then Set His Belongings On Fire At Rutgers, Campus Police Say Pair Beat Man Then Set His Belongings On Fire At Rutgers, Campus Police Say
Pair Beat Man Then Set His Belongings On Fire At Rutgers, Campus Police Say A man was beaten and his belongings were set on fire near the Rutgers University campus, authorities said. Two New Brunswick men were arrested Tuesday, Feb. 27 in the 2:30 p.m. Sunday attack, according to the Rutgers University Police Department. The attack reportedly followed a verbal dispute at a New Brunswick business earlier Sunday. The attackers allegedly followed the man near the Center for Vector Biology at 180 Jones Ave. at the edge of the Rutgers University campus and hit him with a blunt object, police said. The victim was not affiliated with Rutgers, they said. As the vict…
Accused NJ Killer Walks Free After Decade In Prison For College Student's Murder Accused NJ Killer Walks Free After Decade In Prison For College Student's Murder
Accused NJ Killer Walks Free After Decade In Prison For College Student's Murder Timothy Puskas is a free man. The one-time convicted killer was released on Wednesday, Feb. 21, from MIddlesex County Jail, after winning a second trial on a murder charge, according to his attorney, Joseph Mazraani. Puskas was convicted seven years ago in the slaying of 22-year-old college student William “Billy” McCaw in New Brunswick. He'd been incarcerated for 10 years. A Middlesex County jury deliberated five hours before returning the not guilty verdict in the six-week trial, which began on Jan. 9, Mazraani said. Puskas’ 2017 murder conviction was reversed by an appellate court …
Fleeing Burglar Rescued From Pond In East Brunswick: Police Fleeing Burglar Rescued From Pond In East Brunswick: Police
Fleeing Burglar Rescued From Pond In East Brunswick: Police A fleeing burglary suspect jumped into a pond during a police chase and nearly drowned, authorities said. Police rescued and then arrested the suspect who was charged with breaking into four vehicles, East Brunswick police said. Altogether, three suspects were arrested for breaking into vehicles. On Wednesday, Feb. 21, at approximately 1:15 p.m., the East Brunswick Police Department was notified of suspects breaking into vehicles at the Neilson Plaza Parking Deck, 7 Tower Center Boulevard.  One of the suspects surrendered while another fled on foot northbound on Tower Center Boulevar…
Here's Who Got The Most Snow In South Jersey From Winter Storm Here's Who Got The Most Snow In South Jersey From Winter Storm
Here's Who Got The Most Snow In South Jersey From Winter Storm Some parts of South Jersey received more than half a foot of snow during a pre-Valentine's Day winter storm. The National Weather Service said snow stopped falling in the region at around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13. While it wasn't as much as North Jersey, plenty of communities saw significant accumulation. The NWS published its final official snowfall reports for the storm: Atlantic County Atlantic City International Airport - trace Burlington County Delran - 2.1 inches Maple Shade - 1.9 inches Mount Holly - 1.4 inches Mount Laurel - 1.4 inches Medford - 1.0 inches Moorestown - 1.0 in…
South Jersey Schools Closed, Delayed Due To Major Winter Storm South Jersey Schools Closed, Delayed Due To Major Winter Storm
South Jersey Schools Closed, Delayed Due To Major Winter Storm Some South Jersey school districts are canceling classes or delaying the start of school before a winter storm that's expected on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for Mercer, Middlesex, and Monmouth Counties. There is also a coastal flood warning in Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean counties. The NWS predicts four to six inches of snow in Trenton, three to four inches in Long Branch, and one to two inches in Toms River. Southern Jersey Shore places like Atlantic City, Cape May County, Long Beach, Ocean City, and Vinela…
Pair Killed NJ Man, Brought Body To Brooklyn: Prosecutor Pair Killed NJ Man, Brought Body To Brooklyn: Prosecutor
Pair Killed NJ Man, Brought Body To Brooklyn: Prosecutor Two men have been charged, with one at large, in connection with a Somerset County homicide, authorities announced. Andrew Mumby, 47, of New Brunswick, was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 7 while police are searching for Daniel Matthews, 44, of Brooklyn, NY, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., and Franklin Township Public Safety Director Quovella Maeweather said.  Both are accused of killing Artis Young, 46, of Franklin Township, and have been charged with first-degree murder, disturbin…
Joseph Luistro, Edison's First Asian American Police Officer, Dies At 55 Joseph Luistro, Edison's First Asian American Police Officer, Dies At 55
Joseph Luistro, Edison's First Asian American Police Officer, Dies At 55 Retired Edison Police Sergeant Joseph Vincent Luistro died on Thursday, Jan. 18 of Lou Gehrig's disease, according to Edison Township police. He was 55 years old. Luistro was a 27-year veteran of the police force and was the first Asian American to serve in the Edison Police Department. Luistro started his law enforcement career in 1993 at Rutgers University-New Brunswick Police Department. He transferred to the Edison Police Department in 1999. Joe served as president of the New Jersey Asian American Law Enforcement Association in 2008, "actively fostering inclusivity in law enforcement c…