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BREAKING: DA Recommends Menendez Brothers Of Princeton Resentenced BREAKING: DA Recommends Menendez Brothers Of Princeton Resentenced
Breaking: DA Recommends Menendez Brothers Of Princeton Resentenced Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has recommended brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez, who spent their childhoods in New Jersey and New York, be resentenced after spending decades in prison for the shotgun murder of their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion. The brothers, now in their 50s, should be freed and placed on parole for the murders of their parents Jose and Kitty Menendez in August 1989, Gascón said at a news conference Thursday, Oct. 24, that comes amid worldwide viewership of a series on their story on Netflix. The case now moves forward to a Los A…
21-Year-Old Pennington Driver Killed In Crash, Hopewell Police Say 21-Year-Old Pennington Driver Killed In Crash, Hopewell Police Say
21-Year-Old Pennington Driver Killed In Crash, Hopewell Police Say A 21-year-old driver from Pennington was killed when his car hit a tree in a wooded area, authorities said. Hopewell police responded to the crash at about 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 21 on Route 518 between Kings Path and Aunt Molly Road in Hopewell, police said. The driver, who was not identified, was pronounced dead at the scene. His Saturn was traveling west on Route 518 when it veered off the roadway and struck a tree, police said. The Hopewell Township Police Department is asking anyone who witnessed the crash to contact Detective Steven Ciosek at 609-737-3100 ext. 5500 or sciosek@hopewellt…
Snow Squalls Possible Sunday, Fierce Winds Knock Power To Hundreds Of NJ Residents Snow Squalls Possible Sunday, Fierce Winds Knock Power To Hundreds Of NJ Residents
Snow Squalls Possible Sunday, Fierce Winds Knock Power To Hundreds Of NJ Residents Quick and intense bursts of snow are possible on Sunday, Jan. 14 across New Jersey, not great news for hundreds of residents still in the dark or dealing with flooding from the latest storms. Parts of Morris and Hunterdon counties are at greatest risk of snow squalls on Sunday, the National Weather Service says. Wind gusts between 40 and 50 mph were possible. ⚠️❄️🌬️ There is potential for snow squalls from Sunday morning into the early afternoon. Remember, there is no safe... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Saturday, January 13, 2024 In Morris Coun…
DJ, 20, Named 2nd New Jersey Resident Killed In Israel By Hamas DJ, 20, Named 2nd New Jersey Resident Killed In Israel By Hamas
DJ, 20, Named 2nd New Jersey Resident Killed In Israel By Hamas A second New Jersey native has been identified as a victim of the Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel. Hopewell native Lior Abramov, 20, had moved to Israel to follow in his father's footsteps and become a successful DJ, according to Gov. Phil Murphy. "Our prayers are with his family as they grieve this unimaginable loss," Murphy said on Twitter. His father, David Abramov, posted a photo of his son on Facebook and shared his sadness, getting thousands of reactions. Abramov's mother, Michal Halev, also took to Facebook and said in part, "the world has come to a standstill." Itay Glisko, a n…
WINNERS: Seven NJ Mega Millions Lottery Players Take Home $10,000+ WINNERS: Seven NJ Mega Millions Lottery Players Take Home $10,000+
Winners: Seven NJ Mega Millions Lottery Players Take Home $10,000+ Seven Mega Millions lottery players matched four of the five white balls and the Mega Ball drawn winning the $10,000 third-tier prize.  One of those tickets was purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prize to $30,000.  Those tickets were sold at the following locations: Monmouth County ($30,000): PJ’s Car Wash, 2000 Route 35 and Allaire Rd., Spring Lake Heights; Camden County ($10,000): Shop Rite of Berlin #531, Route 73 and Minck Ave., West Berlin; Hudson County ($10,000): Quick Chek #095, 260 Broadway #280, Bayonne; Mercer County ($10,000): Michael’s Deli, 52 Eas…
Community Support Surges For Family Of Cumberland County Man Found Dead Community Support Surges For Family Of Cumberland County Man Found Dead
Community Support Surges For Family Of Cumberland County Man Found Dead The community is rallying around a family whose son was found dead on Monday in Cumberland County.  Sherwood Collins created a GoFundMe page to help with living expenses for the parents of Jonathan Morris II.  Morris, 23, had gone missing early Friday morning in the Bridgeton area. New Jersey State Police had not released any details about his death early Tuesday. His body was found during a search in Hopewell. He was known to friends and family as "Jon Jon." "We’re asking the community and beyond for financial support for both parents as they will be out of work for an ext…
Missing South Jersey Man Found Dead Missing South Jersey Man Found Dead
Missing South Jersey Man Found Dead New Jersey State Police say the body of a man missing from Cumberland County has been found. "The body of Jonathan Morris II, 23, has been located and identified," Trooper Brandi Slota said Tuesday morning.   Morris had last been seen early Friday morning in the Bridgeton area, according to State Police. “NJSP Bridgeton Station considers him missing and possibly in harm’s way,” State Police had posted on social media. Morris reportedly went out with friends after work on Thursday night, and then communication suddenly stopped, his family said at a Sunday afternoon news conference in Hope…
Body Of Missing Man Found In South Jersey: State Police Body Of Missing Man Found In South Jersey: State Police
Body Of Missing Man Found In South Jersey: State Police New Jersey State Police say the body of a man missing from Cumberland County has been found. "The body of Jonathan Morris II has been located and identified," Trooper Brandi Slota said Tuesday morning.   Morris II, 23, was last seen early Friday morning in the Bridgeton area, according to State Police. “NJSP Bridgeton Station considers him missing and possibly in harm’s way,” State Police had posted on social media. Morris reportedly went out with friends after work on Thursday night, and then communication suddenly stopped, his family said at a Sunday afternoon news conference in Hopewe…
Train Strikes Person On Tracks In Mercer County, Reports Say Train Strikes Person On Tracks In Mercer County, Reports Say
Train Strikes Person On Tracks In Mercer County, Reports Say An unidentified person was struck and reportedly killed by a train on Friday afternoon in Mercer County, authorities said. The person was reported on the tracks when the train passed through Hopewell about 2 p.m., according to initial reports. The fatal collision occurred near Pennington-Hopewell Road, reports said.  The victim was being pronounced dead at the scene, according to an unconfirmed report.  This is a developing news story. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
PHOTOS: Hunterdon County Fire Crews Battle Brush Blaze That Tore Through Adjacent Home PHOTOS: Hunterdon County Fire Crews Battle Brush Blaze That Tore Through Adjacent Home
Photos: Hunterdon County Fire Crews Battle Brush Blaze That Tore Through Adjacent Home Fire crews in Hunterdon County arrived “in about a minute” at the scene of a brush fire that fully engulfed and tore through an adjacent home Friday morning. The blaze broke out on South Union Street between Swan and Mount Hope Streets in Lambertville just after 10:10 a.m., the local fire department said. Several handlines were stretched through the burning home and up toward the attic, where the fire had “advanced significantly” and “rapidly extended up to the eaves,” authorities said. On Friday 28 May at 1012 Hours, Lambertville Fire Box 1702 Level 3 was dispatched for a brush fire …
Authorities: Car Burglar Admits Breaking Into 2,000 Vehicles In New Jersey, Pennsylvania Authorities: Car Burglar Admits Breaking Into 2,000 Vehicles In New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Authorities: Car Burglar Admits Breaking Into 2,000 Vehicles In New Jersey, Pennsylvania Authorities have arrested a suspect who admits breaking into about 2,000 vehicles in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Keith A. Johnson, 33, of Yardley, in Bucks County, PA, is charged with numerous counts of theft and burglary, as well as 76 counts of loitering/prowling at night, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's office. Johnson also admitted to stealing $140,000 in cash during a burglary in Philadelphia, detectives said in court papers, according to NJ Advance Media. When police searched Johnson's home, they found $30,000 in cash, plus items stolen from cars, they said. Johns…
These 10 Towns Ranked Best Places to Live In Mercer County These 10 Towns Ranked Best Places to Live In Mercer County
These 10 Towns Ranked Best Places to Live In Mercer County We've seen the best places to live in New Jersey, but what about Mercer County? According to a newly-released set of rankings by Niche.com, the top three spots in the area are Princeton, Princeton Junction and Robbinsville. Princeton was ranked the No. 1 spot to live in all of the Garden State. Princeton Junction was 2nd and Robbinsville 39th. Here are the other top places to live in Mercer County, according to Niche.com. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings. 4. Pennington 5. Hopewell Township 6. Hopewell 7. L…