Central Jersey Child Porn Manufacturer Had More Than 1,000 Files: Prosecutor Central Jersey Child Porn Manufacturer Had More Than 1,000 Files: Prosecutor
Central Jersey Child Porn Manufacturer Had More Than 1,000 Files: Prosecutor A 21-year-old Central Jersey man was arrested on child porn charges, authorities said. Kevin Roman-Quinones, of Perth Amboy, had more than 1,000 child pornography files, some of which he manufactured, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said. He was arrested Thursday, June 30, and charged with second-degree possession of child pornography (over 1000 files), and first-degree manufacturing child pornography.  Roman-Quinones was lodged at the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center pending a pre-trial detention hearing in Superior Court. The investigation is active an…
Jersey Shore Man Admits Carjacking Woman, 20, Violently Attacking Her In Lakewood: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Admits Carjacking Woman, 20, Violently Attacking Her In Lakewood: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Admits Carjacking Woman, 20, Violently Attacking Her In Lakewood: Prosecutor A 35-year-old man from Ocean County has admitted to a violent carjacking, authorities said. John Bailey, 35, of Bayville, pleaded guilty before Presiding Judge Guy P. Ryan on Wednesday, June 1, they said. It was in connection with an incident that occurred in Lakewood Township on Dec. 5, 2018, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.  Officers from the Lakewood Township Police Department were summoned Hearth Court for a report of a carjacking. Officers learned that a 20 year-old woman was sitting inside her motor vehicle, outside of her&…
Scooter Rider Critical In Central Jersey Hit-Run, Jeep Wrangler Sought Scooter Rider Critical In Central Jersey Hit-Run, Jeep Wrangler Sought
Scooter Rider Critical In Central Jersey Hit-Run, Jeep Wrangler Sought A Jeep Wrangler was being sought in a hit-and-run crash that left a scooter rider critical early Wednesday, May 25, authorities said. The victim was struck near Victory Bridge on Route 35 north in Sayreville around 5:25 a.m., Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief John Zebrowski said. The victim was taken to to Robert Wood Johnson where he was listed in critical condition. Authorities believe a 2011 to 2018 green, 4-door, Jeep Wrangler with a black top, black wheels, and painted fenders was involved in the crash.  The front passenger side of the vehicle has sustai…
US Marshals Nab Fugitive In Fatal Central Jersey Stabbing: Prosecutor US Marshals Nab Fugitive In Fatal Central Jersey Stabbing: Prosecutor
US Marshals Nab Fugitive In Fatal Central Jersey Stabbing: Prosecutor A 26-year-old fugitive in a fatal stabbing has been captured by US Marshals, authorities said. Barry Idesis, 47, of Perth Amboy was killed on Saturday, April 30, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Perth Amboy Police Chief Lawrence Cattano. Elbin Rodriguez of Perth Amboy was arrested in New York with the assistance of the New Jersey State Police Fugitive Unit and the US Marshals Service New Jersey/New York Regional Task Force, they said. Rodriguez was charged with first-degree murder, tampering with evidence and weapons offenses, they …
Fire Damages 2 Homes In Perth Amboy, Displaces 10 Fire Damages 2 Homes In Perth Amboy, Displaces 10
Fire Damages 2 Homes In Perth Amboy, Displaces 10 Ten people were left homeless by a fire that damaged two homes in Perth Amboy, authorities said. At least three people were treated for minor injuries by EMS at the scene, an unconfirmed report said. The fire broke out at about 11 p.m. on Sunday, April 3 on First Street, initial reports said.  Firefighters quickly knocked down the blaze.  CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Dad Finds Son Stabbed Dead In Central Jersey Apartment Dad Finds Son Stabbed Dead In Central Jersey Apartment
Dad Finds Son Stabbed Dead In Central Jersey Apartment The death of a man found with stab wounds by his dad in a Central Jersey apartment is being investigated as a homicide, authorities say. Barry Idesis' father called 911 after finding his body in his Perth Amboy apartment on Mechanic Street on Friday, April 1, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone Idesis, 47, was pronounced dead at the scene. He was last seen entering his apartment building in the early evening hours on Wednesday, March 30. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Jeremy Harris of the Perth Amboy Police Department at (732) 442-4400 or Detecti…
WINNER: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Player Takes Home $999K WINNER: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Player Takes Home $999K
Winner: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Player Takes Home $999K A lucky Jersey Cash 5 player took home nearly $1 million in the latest drawing, state Lottery officials said. The winning ticket worth $999,965 matched all five numbers drawn winning the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the Wednesday, March 30, drawing. The winning numbers were: 09, 11, 24, 26, and 38 and the XTRA number was: 02.  The retailer will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for the winning ticket sold.  That ticket was sold at Ali’s Liquor Warehouse, 642 State Street, Perth Amboy in Middlesex County.
Support Surges For Family After Sudden Death Of Beloved South Jersey College Student, 22 Support Surges For Family After Sudden Death Of Beloved South Jersey College Student, 22
Support Surges For Family After Sudden Death Of Beloved South Jersey College Student, 22 Support is on the rise for the heartbroken family of beloved South Jersey college student Jessica Mora Urbina, who died suddenly on Tuesday, Feb. 22 at the age of 22. Born in Barrio Mexico, Costa Rica, Urbina moved to Lakehurst in 2006, her obituary says. Urbina later moved with her family to Perth Amboy before settling in Keansburg in 2018. Urbina was a student at Lincoln Technical Institute in Iselin, her memorial says. She was remembered for her kind and caring personality and ability to make others smile, according to a GoFundMe launched for her final expenses. “Jessica was just 22, …
MISSING: Central Jersey Man, 23, Gone Since Friday MISSING: Central Jersey Man, 23, Gone Since Friday
Missing: Central Jersey Man, 23, Gone Since Friday A man from Central Jersey has been missing since Friday, Feb. 25, authorities said. Derek Boateng, 23, was reported missing on Sunday, Old Bridge police said. Boateng didn’t have his cell phone and he does not drive. He is 5-foot-8-inches tall, weighs about 165 pounds and frequents Sayreville and Perth Amboy, police said. Anyone with information is urged to call Old Bridge Det. Addie Spinola at 732-721-5600 X3181 or the police department’s switchboard at 732-721-4000.
Central Jersey Man, 21, Arrested In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor Central Jersey Man, 21, Arrested In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor
Central Jersey Man, 21, Arrested In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor A 21-year--old man from Central Jersey has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting, authorities said. Christopher Hernandez Velasquez, of Perth Amboy, was charged with first-degree murder, second-degree possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose, third-degree hindering the apprehension of himself along with various other charges, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Acting Perth Amboy Police Chief Lawrence Cattano. He was arrested Tuesday, Feb. 15 in connection with the fatal shooting of Jonathan Molina, 22, of P…
Fugitive, 23, Arrested In Central Jersey Shooting Fugitive, 23, Arrested In Central Jersey Shooting
Fugitive, 23, Arrested In Central Jersey Shooting New Jersey State Police and US Marshals have arrested a man wanted in a shooting earlier this month, authorities said.  Jonathan Rodriguez, 23, of Perth Amboy was a suspect in a shooting that caused serious injury to a victim in Perth Amboy on Feb. 5, State Police said. State Police detectives were contacted by the Perth Amboy Police Department to assist with locating Rodriguez. Through various investigative means, detectives determined that Rodriguez was staying at a residence in Perth Amboy, they said. On Monday, Feb. 14, detectives from the New Jersey State Police Fugitive Unit alo…
Shooting Investigated In Central Jersey: Prosecutor Shooting Investigated In Central Jersey: Prosecutor
Shooting Investigated In Central Jersey: Prosecutor Authorities are investigating a shooting that took place in Perth Amboy. On Friday, Feb. 11 at 5:24 P.M., Perth Amboy police responded to the train tracks near New Brunswick Avenue for a shooting.  Police found Jonathan Molina, 22, of Perth Amboy with a gunshot wound, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Acting Chief Larry Cattano of the Perth Amboy Police Department. Molina was taken to a nearby hospital where he was later pronounced dead, they said. Anyone with information or surveillance footage of the area is asked to call Det…