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Authorities: Man faces charges for coughing on Wegmans employee, saying he had coronavirus
Authorities: Man faces charges for coughing on Wegmans employee, saying he had coronavirus
A Monmouth County man is facing terroristic threat charges for allegedly coughing on a Wegmans store employee and telling her that he had the coronavirus.A Monmouth County man is facing terroristic threat charges for allegedly coughing on a Wegmans store employee and telling her that he had the coronavirus.Police chief: Man in custody for 2 separate attacks on officers in the Bronx
Police chief: Man in custody for 2 separate attacks on officers in the Bronx
Police officials say a second police officer was shot in the Bronx, hours after a gunman targeted officers in a patrol van.A man is in police custody after shooting an officer inside the 41st Precinct on Sunday. The attack took place just hours after another officer was shot in a patrol van just a block away.Bait and switch – Woman allegedly switched, stole rings from NJ Costco stores
Bait and switch – Woman allegedly switched, stole rings from NJ Costco stores
Bait and switch – Woman allegedly switched, stole rings from NJ Costco stores
Bait and switch – Woman allegedly switched, stole rings from NJ Costco stores
Police say a woman from Nutley has been arrested after allegedly committing what is determined to be a bait and switch related incident involving a $28,000 ring at two different Costco stores.Police say a woman from Nutley has been arrested after allegedly committing what is determined to be a bait and switch related incident involving a $28,000 ring at two different Costco stores.Officials: 19 arrested in connection to drug trafficking ring in Monmouth County
Officials: 19 arrested in connection to drug trafficking ring in Monmouth County
Officials: 19 arrested in connection to drug trafficking ring in Monmouth County
Officials: 19 arrested in connection to drug trafficking ring in Monmouth County
Officials say 19 people have been arrested in connection to a drug trafficking ring in Monmouth County.Officials say 19 people have been arrested in connection to a drug trafficking ring in Monmouth County.‘I just wanted closure’: Arrest made in girl’s 1992 cold-case slaying
‘I just wanted closure’: Arrest made in girl’s 1992 cold-case slaying
A Monmouth County cold case has just been solved after more than 25 years.A Monmouth County cold case has just been solved after more than 25 years.Police: Suspect killed during 7-hour hostage situation in Newark
Police: Suspect killed during 7-hour hostage situation in Newark
Police: Suspect killed during 7-hour hostage situation in Newark
A SWAT team in Newark fatally shot a man who was holding a woman hostage at gunpoint following an hourslong standoff, officials say.
A SWAT team in Newark fatally shot a man who was holding a woman hostage at gunpoint following an hourslong standoff, officials say.
Investigators: Victim killed in Newark hit-and-run
Investigators: Victim killed in Newark hit-and-run
Stabbing death of Montclair woman is 3rd homicide this year
Stabbing death of Montclair woman is 3rd homicide this year
Prosecutors are investigating a fatal hit-and-run in Newark.
Prosecutors are investigating a fatal hit-and-run in Newark.
KIYC: Stakes could be high in Menendez corruption trial
KIYC: Stakes could be high in Menendez corruption trial
The stakes could potentially be high when U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez goes on trial next month for corruption. Not just here in New Jersey, but across the country.
The stakes could potentially be high when U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez goes on trial next month for corruption. Not just here in New Jersey, but across the country.
Neptune City resident Preston Taylor admits helping to dispose of missing friend Sarah Stern’s body
Childhood friend admits helping to dispose of missing woman’s body
Preston Taylor, 19, admitted to his role in the death and disappearance of Neptune City teen Sarah Stern.
A judge accepted a plea agreement Monday for one of two men accused in the death of missing 19-year-old Neptune City resident Sarah Stern, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office. Officials said Preston Taylor, 19, pleaded guilty in front of Monmouth County Judge Richard English.
A judge accepted a plea agreement Monday for one of two men accused in the death of missing 19-year-old Neptune City resident Sarah Stern, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office. Officials said Preston Taylor, 19, pleaded guilty in front of Monmouth County Judge Richard English.
Grand jury indicts Liam McAtasney in murder of missing Neptune City teen Sarah Stern
Grand jury indicts teen in murder of Sarah Stern
Liam McAtasney was indicted in the murder of missing Neptune City teen Sarah Stern.
A Monmouth County grand jury indicted a Neptune City teen in the murder of his former high school friend. Liam McAtasney is accused of killing his high school classmate Sarah Stern in December 2016.
A Monmouth County grand jury indicted a Neptune City teen in the murder of his former high school friend. Liam McAtasney is accused of killing his high school classmate Sarah Stern in December 2016.
Morris County officer faces sexual assault charges
Morris County officer faces sexual assault charges
A Rockaway Township police officer is facing charges for alleged interactions with two teenage girls. The prosecutor's office says Wilfredo Guzman is accused of sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. Investigators say he engaged in sexual acts with one girl between the ages of 16 and 17, and another who was 15. They say these incidents occurred multiple times during 2014 and 2015. Guzman is also accused of giving both girls alcohol and prescription pills.
A Rockaway Township police officer is facing charges for alleged interactions with two teenage girls. The prosecutor's office says Wilfredo Guzman is accused of sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. Investigators say he engaged in sexual acts with one girl between the ages of 16 and 17, and another who was 15. They say these incidents occurred multiple times during 2014 and 2015. Guzman is also accused of giving both girls alcohol and prescription pills.
Police investigate 5 shootings in Paterson over weekend
Police investigate 5 shootings in Paterson over weekend
Police say two teenagers were injured in a Paterson shooting Saturday night.
Police say two teenagers were injured in a Paterson shooting Saturday night.
Police: Dead body found in Cumberland County
Police: Dead body found in Cumberland County
State police say a dead body was found in Cumberland County just before 3:00 a.m. on Saturday.
State police say a dead body was found in Cumberland County just before 3:00 a.m. on Saturday.
State police say a dead body was found in Cumberland County just before 3:00 a.m. on Saturday.
2 arrested for allegedly selling synthetic marijuana that sickened dozens
2 arrested for allegedly selling synthetic marijuana that sickened dozens
Investigators say Quadeer Nelson and Kevin McKenzie distributed synthetic marijuana, also known as K2.
Two men were arrested after being accused of distributing drugs in Newark that left dozens of people ill.
Two men were arrested after being accused of distributing drugs in Newark that left dozens of people ill.
1 killed, 1 injured in Paterson shooting
1 killed, 1 injured in Paterson shooting
Paterson police say they are reportedly investigating a deadly shooting Friday night in Passaic County.
Paterson police say they are reportedly investigating a deadly shooting Friday night in Passaic County.
Paterson police say they are reportedly investigating a deadly shooting Friday night in Passaic County.
Police: No threat after bomb squad investigates suspicious packages
Police: No threat after bomb squad investigates suspicious packages
Police say there is no threat after the bomb squad was called in to investigate suspicious packages Saturday in Fair Lawn.
Police say there is no threat after the bomb squad was called in to investigate suspicious packages Saturday in Fair Lawn.
Police say there is no threat after the bomb squad was called in to investigate suspicious packages Saturday in Fair Lawn.
Prosecutor: David Creato, dad accused of son's death, spoke of wood spirit
Prosecutor: Dad accused of son's death spoke of wood spirit
David Creato appears in court soon after his 2015 arrest for allegedly killing his 3-year-old son Brendan.
Testimony began at the murder trial of a New Jersey father accused of killing his 3-year-old son because he had become an impediment to his relationship with a teenage girlfriend. During opening statements Thursday, the prosecution told jurors that David Creato, 23, was consumed with jealousy when he killed his 3-year-old son Brendan.
Testimony began at the murder trial of a New Jersey father accused of killing his 3-year-old son because he had become an impediment to his relationship with a teenage girlfriend. During opening statements Thursday, the prosecution told jurors that David Creato, 23, was consumed with jealousy when he killed his 3-year-old son Brendan.
Hopatcong man who blew air horn in bunny suit at police pleads guilty
Man who blew air horn in bunny suit at police pleads guilty
Kevin Hemmerich (left) pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct.
A Sussex County man who wore a bunny costume and blew an air horn inside a police station has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct. The judge also ordered a police officer charged with striking him in Hopatcong last November to stand trial July 6.
A Sussex County man who wore a bunny costume and blew an air horn inside a police station has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct. The judge also ordered a police officer charged with striking him in Hopatcong last November to stand trial July 6.
Police called to Elizabeth motel for shooting
Police called to Elizabeth motel for shooting
A shooting was reported just after midnight Wednesday at Spring Lane Motel on Spring Street in Elizabeth.
Authorities were called to a motel in Elizabeth early Wednesday morning for a reported shooting, officials said.
Authorities were called to a motel in Elizabeth early Wednesday morning for a reported shooting, officials said.
Hudson County officials want changes to bail reform law to keep dangerous criminals locked up
Hudson County officials want changes to bail reform law
Some law enforcement officials in Hudson County say they would like to see some changes made to New Jersey’s bail reform law after dozens of criminals were released back onto the streets.
Some law enforcement officials in Hudson County say they would like to see some changes made to New Jersey’s bail reform law after dozens of criminals were released back onto the streets.
Police: Man arrested after standoff with Tinton Falls police had outstanding warrants
Police: Man arrested after standoff had outstanding warrant
Monmouth County authorities were in a standoff for several hours with a Tinton Falls man who refused to leave his home.
Monmouth County authorities were in a standoff for several hours with a Tinton Falls man who refused to leave his home.
A man who barricaded himself inside a Tinton Falls home for several hours had an outstanding warrant against him for aggravated assault and possession of a weapon, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office.
A man who barricaded himself inside a Tinton Falls home for several hours had an outstanding warrant against him for aggravated assault and possession of a weapon, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office.
Men accused in Jersey City double shooting that killed teen, injured girl, plead not guilty
Men accused in Jersey City double shooting plead not guilty
Corey Pickett, 21, and Jonathan Ferrera, 21, pleaded not guilty in the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man and shooting of a 10-year-old girl in Jersey City.
The two men accused in a shooting that left a 19-year-old dead and a 10-year-old girl hurt pleaded not guilty to the crime. Corey Pickett, 21, and Jonathan Ferrera, 21, are charged in the murder of Jimmy Gregory and the attempted murder of a 10-year-old Riayna Albright, who was caught in the gunfire.
The two men accused in a shooting that left a 19-year-old dead and a 10-year-old girl hurt pleaded not guilty to the crime. Corey Pickett, 21, and Jonathan Ferrera, 21, are charged in the murder of Jimmy Gregory and the attempted murder of a 10-year-old Riayna Albright, who was caught in the gunfire.
Prosecutor: Man charged for killing mother, critically injuring father in Bridgewater
Prosecutor: Man charged for killing mom, critically injuring dad
A 27-year-old Bridgewater man is facing charges for allegedly stabbing his mother to death, and critically injuring his father on Monday. Michael Litwornia was charged with homicide and aggravated assault.
A 27-year-old Bridgewater man is facing charges for allegedly stabbing his mother to death, and critically injuring his father on Monday. Michael Litwornia was charged with homicide and aggravated assault.
Man accused of dumping body to appear in court; search continues for accomplice
Man accused of dumping body to appear in court
The man who is accused of dumping a woman's body in the median of Route 22 in Branchburg is expected in court as police continue to search for his alleged accomplice.
The man who is accused of dumping a woman's body in the median of Route 22 in Branchburg is expected in court as police continue to search for his alleged accomplice.
