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Machetes, Gun Parts, Weapon Lasers: Police Uncover Arsenal In Atlantic City Traffic Stop Machetes, Gun Parts, Weapon Lasers: Police Uncover Arsenal In Atlantic City Traffic Stop
Machetes, Gun Parts, Weapon Lasers: Police Uncover Arsenal In Atlantic City Traffic Stop An Atlantic City man was accused of having heroin and a stockpile of several types of weapons in his vehicle, authorities said. David Barabin, 47, was given 22 charges, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release on Tuesday, Dec. 24. An officer stopped a vehicle driven by Barabin on South Florida Avenue at around 2:03 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 20. The officer noticed a powdery substance on Barabin’s jacket that appeared to be drugs. A K9 officer sniffed the vehicle and detected drugs. Officers searched the vehicle and found a bag of heroin, along with an empty bag suspe…

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Two People Injured In 'Stubborn' Asbury Park Blaze During Busy, Frigid Day For Firefighters Two People Injured In 'Stubborn' Asbury Park Blaze During Busy, Frigid Day For Firefighters
Two People Injured In 'Stubborn' Asbury Park Blaze During Busy, Frigid Day For Firefighters Two people were hospitalized after their Asbury Park home caught fire two days before Christmas, officials said. Dispatchers first received calls about the fire on Ridge Avenue at around 11:52 on Monday, Dec. 23, the Asbury Park firefighters union said in a Facebook post. Asbury Park and Neptune firefighters initially responded but crews from Long Branch, Wanamassa, Tinton Falls, and Glendola were soon called to help. "This fire proved to be stubborn but companies worked hard to contain and eventually knock down the fire," the firefighters union said. 12/23/2024: Working Fire on Ridge…

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Crew Member Airlifted Battling Long Beach Island House Fire, New Photos Released (UPDATE) Crew Member Airlifted Battling Long Beach Island House Fire, New Photos Released (UPDATE)
Crew Member Airlifted Battling Long Beach Island House Fire, New Photos Released (Update) A crew member was seriously injured while battling a fire that destroyed a multimillion-dollar home on the waterfront of Long Beach Island, officials said. The crew member was airlifted to a trauma center after falling and suffering a head injury, the Barnegat Light Volunteer Fire Company said in a Facebook post. It happened during a house fire on Holly Drive in the Loveladies section of Long Beach Island on Monday, Dec. 23. Early this morning at 0418, we were dispatched to a structure fire with reports of smoke and flames on the 3rd floor and... Posted by Barnegat Light Volunteer Fire …

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Cell Tower Worker Critically Injured By Falling Tool Bag, OSHA Probing North Brunswick Incident Cell Tower Worker Critically Injured By Falling Tool Bag, OSHA Probing North Brunswick Incident
Cell Tower Worker Critically Injured By Falling Tool Bag, Osha Probing North Brunswick Incident Officials were investigating after a bag of tools fell more than 150 feet from a North Brunswick cellphone tower, critically injuring a utility worker. A spokesperson for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration confirmed the investigation into the incident at the tower off Lindsey Drive. "The agency has a total of six months to investigate and release its findings," said OSHA spokesperson Leni Uddyback-Fortson. "No additional information is available at this time." Police responded to the scene at around 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, News 12 New Jersey reported. Investigator…

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Trenton Man Dies In Shooting, Investigation Underway: Police Trenton Man Dies In Shooting, Investigation Underway: Police
Trenton Man Dies In Shooting, Investigation Underway: Police Police were investigating after a man was shot and killed in Trenton, authorities said. Shakeem Lemach Davis of Trenton died in the shooting on Sunday, Dec. 22, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey said in a news release. An age wasn't given for Davis. Officers responded to reports of shots fired on the 100 block of South Cook Avenue at around 5:51 p.m. Davis appeared to have been shot and was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation remained ongoing. Anyone with information should call the Mercer County Homicide Task Force at 609-989-6406 or 609-256-0997.

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Body Discovered In Refrigerator At Belleplain State Forest, Troopers Say Body Discovered In Refrigerator At Belleplain State Forest, Troopers Say
Body Discovered In Refrigerator At Belleplain State Forest, Troopers Say A person's body was found inside a refrigerator in a state forest in Dennis Township, authorities said. Troopers discovered the dead person at Belleplain State Forest on Sunday, Dec. 22, a state police spokesperson said.  Police responded to the scene at around 2:54 p.m. The identity of the individual and the circumstances surrounding the death have not yet been released. Belleplain State Forest spans over 21,000 acres in the heart of the Pinelands National Reserve. Established in 1928, the forest boasts a variety of habitats, including saltwater marshes, mixed hardwood…

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Neptune's $1.13B Lotto Winner Comes Forward After Months Of Mystery, Officials Say Neptune's $1.13B Lotto Winner Comes Forward After Months Of Mystery, Officials Say
Neptune's $1.13B Lotto Winner Comes Forward After Months Of Mystery, Officials Say The winner of the largest lottery jackpot in the Garden State's history has finally claimed their prize nearly nine months later, officials said. A New Jersey resident has officially submitted their winning ticket in the $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot, the New Jersey Lottery said in a news release on Monday, Dec. 23. The winner was purchased at ShopRite Wine & Spirits on Route 66 in Neptune Township in the drawing on Tuesday, Mar. 26. The ticket matched all five numbers—7, 11, 22, 29, 38—plus the Mega Ball of 4, securing the fifth-largest jackpot in Mega Million…

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Toms River Firefighter Injured At 'Santa Detail' Event Three Days Before Christmas Toms River Firefighter Injured At 'Santa Detail' Event Three Days Before Christmas
Toms River Firefighter Injured At 'Santa Detail' Event Three Days Before Christmas A firefighter was injured during a "Santa detail" event in Toms River, the second incident of its kind in New Jersey on the weekend before Christmas, officials said. The firefighter suffered a minor injury during the event on Sunday, Dec. 22, according to a news release from the Toms River Fire Department. The firefighter was given treatment and expected to be released shortly after the incident. The department didn't specifically say how the firefighter was injured. "We are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident to ensure the safety of our members and commu…

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Fire Reportedly Destroys Multimillion-Dollar Long Beach Home, No One Injured: Police (UPDATE) Fire Reportedly Destroys Multimillion-Dollar Long Beach Home, No One Injured: Police (UPDATE)
Fire Reportedly Destroys Multimillion-Dollar Long Beach Home, No One Injured: Police (Update) A multimillion-dollar waterfront home was destroyed by a fire on Long Beach Island, according to reports. Officers responded to the scene at around 4:18 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, the Long Beach Township Police Department said in a news release. The home was located on Holly Drive in the Loveladies neighborhood. Police said several fire departments responded in chilly 20-degree weather and got control of the fire. The Waretown Volunteer Fire Company confirmed its crews were at the scene, according to a Facebook post at 8:03 a.m. The home was vacant and one firefighter was injured battli…

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Nearly 6K Ocean County Customers Lose Power, Including 'All Of Whiting': Police (DEVELOPING) Nearly 6K Ocean County Customers Lose Power, Including 'All Of Whiting': Police (DEVELOPING)
Nearly 6K Ocean County Customers Lose Power, Including 'All Of Whiting': Police (Developing) Nearly 6,000 customers were without power in Ocean County, prompting local authorities to urge residents to report issues to JCP&L as crews work to restore service. The power outage affected 5,867 customers as of 9:16 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, according to Jersey Central Power & Light's website. The cause of the outage wasn't immediately known. The outage has impacted 5,213 customers in Manchester Township, representing 19.2 percent of local households, according to JCP&L. Additionally, 473 customers in Toms River and 173 in Lacey Township were also without power. As of 1 p…

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