AC Man Admits to Headbutting Cop: Prosecutor
A 31-year-old Atlantic City man pleaded guilty to headbutting a police officer, authorities announced Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Nashid Seymore pleaded guilty to possession of a weapon and aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Per the terms of a plea agreement, he faces a year in prison, authorities said.
On Monday, Jan. 5, officers responded to Indiana and Atlantic Avenues and found Seymore brandishing a knife during an altercation, authorities said.
On Wednesday, May 13, Seymore headbutted a cop several times while being taken into custody …
76-Year-Old Woman Assaulted, Hospitalized After Beef With Dog Walker In Great Neck: Police
A Long Island man shoved a 76-year-old woman to the ground during an argument over his dog’s activity, police said.
Michael Kane, 47, of Great Neck, was booked for second-degree assault after the elderly woman was hospitalized, the Nassau County Police Department said.
Kane was walking his dog in Great Neck around 4:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7 when he got in a dispute with the woman over his dog running on her lawn, investigators said. Kane then shoved the woman to the ground, cops said.
The victim suffered substantial pain to the whole left side of her body, with severe pain in her left hip, …
Motorcyclist Killed In Route 9 Upper Twp Crash: Njsp
An Ocean View motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Cape May County, authorities announced.
At 3:56 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 3, troopers responded to a crash on Route 9 south in Upper Township after a Honda motorcycle, driven by Ralph Watson, struck the driver's side of the Jeep, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State police said.
Watson and a passenger sustained serious injuries and were transported to an area hospital, Lebron said. Watson died the next day, Lebron said.
The driver of the Jeep sustained minor injuries, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation, Lebr…
NJ Ranked Among 5 Happiest States In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why
The Northeast is home to some of the happiest people in the country, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2026 Happiest States in America ranking on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The study compared all 50 states across 30 measures of happiness, including depression and suicide rates, work hours, unemployment, income growth, family stability, volunteer rates, and safety.
The personal finance website also looked at how many adults feel active and productive, along with factors like sleep, leisure time, job security, and community support.
"The happiest states are those that provide above-ave…
Washington Man Kidnapped 6-Year-Old: Prosecutor
A 27-year-old Warren County man was arrested and charged with kidnapping a 6-year-old on Saturday, Sept. 5, authorities said.
At 2:51 a.m., officers in Washington Township received a report of a missing 6-year-old girl in Washington Borough, the Warren County Prosecutor's Office said. The girl was located as she was returning home on foot, having been the victim of a kidnapping, authorities said. She was taken to a local hospital for treatment, police said.
Lester Noe Perez-Amador, who was known to the victim, was arrested and charged with home invasion burglary and kidnapping, …
Widow Says Paramus Psychics Took $78K To 'Cleanse' Dead Husband's Spirit: Lawsuit
A North Jersey widow says a psychic took advantage of her grief over her husband's death, convincing her to hand over $78,500 in cash and personal belongings for rituals to “cleanse” his spirit, according to a new lawsuit attached at the bottom of this news article.
Marisol Meza, of Hawthorne, filed the lawsuit against Holly Stanley, Psychic Readings, Psychic Readings by Holly, and unidentified defendants in New Jersey Superior Court in Bergen County on Wednesday, Sept. 2.
Meza lost her husband in October 2022 after what the lawsuit describes as a “long, traumatic, and tragic illness.…
American Family Vanishes During Flight To Florida From Bahamas
A multigenerational American family is missing after a small private plane apparently went down off the Bahamas while heading home to Florida.
The four family members, who are from Miami, were aboard a PA-34 Piper five-seat aircraft that disappeared Monday, Sept. 7, according to multiple reports. The US Coast Guard and Bahamian authorities launched a search-and-rescue operation.
It was bound for Miami Executive Airport in Miami-Dade County.
The missing family members are pilot Mario Lamar Sr., 80; his wife, Lili Lamar, 79; and their grandchildren, Sofia "Sofi" Sosa, 28, and Christian…
Major Apple Reveal Nears With New Leader, Products, Big Expectations
Apple is preparing for one of its most closely watched product events in years, with expectations running high for a potentially pivotal addition to its lineup.
The company will livestream its fall showcase at 1 p.m. Eastern time Wednesday, Sept. 9, according to Apple. The presentation, which will be livestreamed on apple.com and on the Apple TV app, will also mark John Ternus’ first major product keynote since becoming CEO.
The 51-year-old Ternus succeeded Tim Cook on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Cook, who led Apple for 15 years after replacing Steve Jobs, is now executive chairman of the company’s b…
