Marlton-Evesham, NJ
Police & Fire
Pickup Driver, 28, Dies In Thanksgiving South Jersey Crash Pickup Driver, 28, Dies In Thanksgiving South Jersey Crash
Pickup Driver, 28, Dies In Thanksgiving South Jersey Crash A 28-year-old man was killed in a South Jersey crash on Thanksgiving night, authorities said. Kyle Gormley lost control of a Chevrolet Malibu while heading south on Route 9, veering off the road and hitting wooden posts and a utility pole around 11:15 p.m. Nov. 25 in Bass River, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Alejandro Goez said. The Tuckerton man was pronounced dead near milepost 59.7.

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by Cecilia Levine
Lakewood, NJ
News
Jersey Shore Man Admits Robbing Wawa, Shoprite, 7-Eleven, Other Stores: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Admits Robbing Wawa, Shoprite, 7-Eleven, Other Stores: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Admits Robbing Wawa, Shoprite, 7-Eleven, Other Stores: Prosecutor A Jersey Shore man has pleaded guilty to robbing several stores and burglarizing a home, authorities said. Thomas Jann, 34, of Beachwood, pled guilty to six counts of robbery and one count of burglary, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.  The string of alleged crimes occurred between July 27, 2020, and Dec. 31, 2020, in Toms River,  Berkeley Township and Beachwood, the prosecutor said. The State will seek a term of 16 years in New Jersey State Prison when Jann is sentenced on Jan. 14, 2022. A joint investigation between the Toms River, Berke…

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by Jon Craig
Middletown, NJ
News
New Mexican Eatery Opens Off Route 9 In Central Jersey New Mexican Eatery Opens Off Route 9 In Central Jersey
New Mexican Eatery Opens Off Route 9 In Central Jersey If you like Anthony and Melissa Imperiale's Italian and Mexican restaurants in Monmouth County, you'll love their newest eatery on Route 9. The couple's newest restaurant -- Estrella Azul -- opened this week at 357 Route 9 in Manalapan. It features mouth-watering burritos and quesadillas as well as taco platters for larger family gatherings Estrella AzulFacebook/ Estrella Azul The original Estrella Azul is in Holmdel and their Italian restaurant is called Mezza Luna. 

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by Jon Craig
Edison, NJ
Police & Fire
First Responders Called To Route 9 Rollover Crash In Central Jersey First Responders Called To Route 9 Rollover Crash In Central Jersey
First Responders Called To Route 9 Rollover Crash In Central Jersey Police, firefighters and EMS crews were called on a report of a rollover with entrapment in Central Jersey. The crash was reported about 8:30 a.m. near the Walmart at 1126 Route 9 in Old Bridge, initial reports said.  It was not immediately clear if the crash resulted in injuries. Cheesequake Fire Department had been called to provide mutual aid, reports said. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Business
NJ Target Store Weeks Away From Opening NJ Target Store Weeks Away From Opening
NJ Target Store Weeks Away From Opening Another former Kmart store is being replaced by a new Target store -- this time in Atlantic County.  The newest Target to land in Somers Point is set to open this month in, NJ.com says citing news reports. Kmart vacated its anchor store at Somers Point Plaza, a popular shopping center off of Route 9.  Target Corp also has plans to replace a shuttered Kmart store in Wall, Monmouth County, and Kearney in Hudson County. A shuttered Kmart store in Mercer County is being replaced by a popular discount Grocery Outlet store as reported here by Daily Voice. 

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by Jon Craig
Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
DWI Driver Admits Guilt In Deadly Garden State Parkway Hit-Run Crash DWI Driver Admits Guilt In Deadly Garden State Parkway Hit-Run Crash
DWI Driver Admits Guilt In Deadly Garden State Parkway Hit-Run Crash A 38-year-old man pleaded guilty to drunk driving and vehicular homicide in a hit-and-run crash on the Garden State Parkway that killed a man exchanging insurance information with another driver after a minor crash last year. Roberto Sandoval-Guerrero, of Toms River, admitted guilt on Sept. 15 before Ocean County Superior Court Judge Rochelle Gizinski in connection with the Sept. 5, 2020 crash that left Daniel Cintron dead, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. A sentencing was set for Nov. 19, during which the State will recommend a term of seven years New Jersey Sta…

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by Cecilia Levine
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
News
GOTCHA! Hudson Driver, 24, Surrenders In Hit-Run Death Of Fairview Pedestrian GOTCHA! Hudson Driver, 24, Surrenders In Hit-Run Death Of Fairview Pedestrian
Gotcha! Hudson Driver, 24, Surrenders In Hit-Run Death Of Fairview Pedestrian A Jersey City man turned himself in following a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in Fairview before dawn Monday, authorities said. Danny M. Vasquez, 24, of Hancock Avenue left the minivan, registered to his father, near the scene of the overnight crash on Broad Avenue (Route 9) and took off on foot, Fairview Police Chief Martin Kahn said. He went to North Bergen police headquarters with the elder Vasquez to surrender Monday afternoon before he was turned over to Kahn's department. The as-yet unidentified pedestrian apparently was headed to the 7-Eleven on Fairview Avenue as he wa…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Hackensack, NJ
News
GOTCHA! Federal Marshals Nab South Hackensack Fugitive Wanted For Paterson Murder GOTCHA! Federal Marshals Nab South Hackensack Fugitive Wanted For Paterson Murder
Gotcha! Federal Marshals Nab South Hackensack Fugitive Wanted For Paterson Murder A fugitive from South Hackensack wanted for shooting and killing a Paterson ex-con earlier this year was carrying a gun with a high-capacity magazine when he was captured Friday morning in Middlesex County, authorities said. Jaquan Harrison had been out of prison barely six weeks after serving six years for manslaughter when he was gunned down by Naszhere M. Jones, 22, at the corner of North 6th and Clinton streets shortly after 1:30 p.m. March 3, they said. Harrison, 35, died of his wounds on March 7. Jones was identified as the shooter, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes said in…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Edison, NJ
Police & Fire
Central Jersey Driver Trapped, Hospitalized After Route 9 Crash Central Jersey Driver Trapped, Hospitalized After Route 9 Crash
Central Jersey Driver Trapped, Hospitalized After Route 9 Crash A motorist was hospitalized after a rush-hour crash in Central Jersey, authorities said. The crash occurred shortly before 8 a.m. on Route 9 in Woodbridge Township, initial reports said. The driver was pinned and needed extensive help from firefighters to be freed from the vehicle, according to an unconfirmed report.  The unidentified victim was taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, reports said. No other details were immediately available.  CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
PHOTOS: Firefighters Battle South Jersey Forest Fire That Scorched 1,000 Acres For 17+ Hours PHOTOS: Firefighters Battle South Jersey Forest Fire That Scorched 1,000 Acres For 17+ Hours
Photos: Firefighters Battle South Jersey Forest Fire That Scorched 1,000 Acres For 17+ Hours Firefighters with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service were joined by numerous local fire departments battling a massive blaze that has already consumed 1,000 acres of land in South Jersey.  The raging wildfire started at Bass River State Forest in Little Egg Harbor Township about 4 p.m. on Sunday. Yesterday at approximately 1659, Station 46 was deployed to Little Egg Harbor for a forest fire as part of the Zone 2... Posted by Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Co. on Monday, May 17, 2021 The Ocean County Sheriff's Office estimated that the fire had already scorched more than 1,000 acres of fore…

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by Jon Craig
Middletown, NJ
Police & Fire
Four-Alarm Monmouth House Fire Prompts NJ Forest Service 'Air Drop,' Police Car Collision Four-Alarm Monmouth House Fire Prompts NJ Forest Service 'Air Drop,' Police Car Collision
Four-Alarm Monmouth House Fire Prompts NJ Forest Service 'Air Drop,' Police Car Collision A four-alarm house fire in Monmouth County Thursday afternoon spread to other structures due to dry brush, authorities said. Heavy fire was reported at a home at 17 Nicholas Court in Upper Freehold. The roof of the home had collapsed.  All fire companies in the region responded.  Neighbors who rushed to help said two dogs may have been lost in the fire. No other casualties were reported.  By 2 p.m., an air tanker from the New Jersey Forest Fire Service dropped water to help douse the spread of flames, initial reports said. In a separate local emergency, a Freehold police c…

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by Jon Craig
Middletown, NJ
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Struck Crossing Route 9 In Marlboro Pedestrian Struck Crossing Route 9 In Marlboro
Pedestrian Struck Crossing Route 9 In Marlboro A pedestrian was struck by a car on Sunday night as he crossed Route 9 in Monmouth County, authorities said. Nathanial Martinez was crossing the highway about 9:10 p.m. when he was struck in a northbound lane near Willow Lane, according to Marlboro Township police. Martinez was struck by a Kia Seltos driven by Lauren Wlodarski, 26, of Rockaway, police said.  Martinez was taken by the Morganville First Aid Squad to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital with broken bones and internal injuries, according to police  The cause of the crash is under investigation…

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by Jon Craig