Sword-Wielding Man Went On Rampage That Locked Down Local Businesses In NJ: Police
A sword-wielding man surrendered to authorities after using his weapon to smash the window of a storefront then charge at officers Wednesday, May 25 in New Jersey, police said.
Police were called to Deliworks on State Highway 31, the business that had its window smashed by the unidentified man, around 3:20 p.m. in Raritan, local police said.
The man had gone into a wooded area with his sword, and when police found him, they asked him to drop it, they said.
However, the man refused and instead charged at them near Healthquest, police said.
Police attempted to "deploy less lethal munit…
Couple Opens Italian Restaurant 'Basilico' In Raritan
A new Italian restaurant has opened in Raritan.
"Basilico" is owned by Joe Trani and Kari LaSpisa, who have operated several other eateries in the area.
Joe came to the U.S. in 2013 from Italy. The food at Basilico is inspired by his upbringing in Ischia, an island off the coast of Naples.
"We aren't focusing on the past, only the future," Kari said.
Posted by Basilico on Sunday, May 23, 2021
Posted by Basilico on Sunday, May 23, 2021
Basilico, 46 W. Somerset St., Raritan
Prosecutor: Hunterdon County Man, 26, Charged With Sexual Assault, Child Endangerment
A 26-year-old Readington man was being held in the Warren County Jail on charges of sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child and lewdness, authorities said.
Jose Ramos-Ramirez was arrested April 10 on second, third and fourth degree charges, respectively, Acting Hunterdon County Prosecutor Michael J. Williams, Acting Chief of Detectives Frank R. Crisologo, and Readington Township Police Chief Joseph Greco said Monday.
The alleged crimes occurred in Readington Township, Williams said.
The arrest was a result of a joint and ongoing investigation by the Hunt…
