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Man Tied To Paramus, River Edge Burglary Spree Arrested, Prosecutor Says
An Elizabeth man has been charged in connection to a series of residential burglaries across Bergen County, authorities said Monday, Nov. 25.
Jonnathan Diaz-Gomez, 42, was arrested following a months-long investigation led by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and Paramus Police Department, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said.
The investigation began on April 27, 2024, when Paramus police interrupted an attempted burglary in progress on Ehret Street, Musella said. Responding officers found a car idling near the scene, allegedly occupied by multiple suspects. As officers arrived, t…
Dozen NJ Towns Serve As Backdrop For Movie 'Sweethearts' Out Thanksgiving Day
Nearly a dozen New Jersey towns serve as the backdrop for the Max Original film "Sweethearts," set to debut this Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28.
The romantic comedy starring Kiernan Shipka and Nico Hiraga was filmed in Cranford, Jersey City, and Mahwah. Two cast members have Garden State ties: Jake Bonjiovi, son of NJ rocker Jon Bon Jovi, and former "Saturday Night Live" star Chloe Troast, of Ho-Ho-Kus, are featured actors in "Sweethearts."
According to NJ Advance Media, "Sweethearts" filmed at local homes in Newark, Demarest, Kinnelon and Cranford; as well as at the Cr…
Renovated Montclair Mansion With Ties To Fed Reserve Chair, WWI Memorial Listed At $3.5M
A historic Montclair home with ties to the late Paul Volcker, a former Federal Reserve Chairman, is now on the market following a meticulous renovation in 2024.
Because of Paul Volcker, our financial system is stronger and safer for the American people. I’ll remember Paul for his consummate wisdom, untethered honesty, and a level of dignity that matched his towering stature. I’m proud to have called him not just an adviser, but a friend. pic.twitter.com/m3zFR6Q0UF — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 9, 2019
Located at 509 Park St., this turn-key residence offers over 9,000 square fee…
Dad's Route 80 Death In Wayne Spreads Shock, Sadness
Shock and sadness spread following the sudden death of a 41-year-old dad on Route 80 this week.
Troopers responded to the crash in the westbound lanes of the highway in Wayne at approximately 10:51 a.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan said.
A Ford Econoline van, driven by Namon Melvin, 41, of Orange, had rear-ended a Honda passenger car near milepost 53.7, Marchan said.
The van then veered off the road, went down an embankment, and struck a tree. Melvin died in the crash while the driver of the Honda was not reported injured, Marchan said.
Melvin's death left loved…
$2M In Lottery Prizes Sold Across New Jersey This Week: Here's Where
New Jersey Lottery players celebrated a winning streak last week, with 12 prizes of $10,000 or more claimed from Nov. 18 to Nov. 24.
Among the biggest prizes were two $500,000 top wins, and over $2 million in total winnings, according to the NJ Lottery.
Here’s a full breakdown of this week’s winners and where the lucky tickets were sold:
Nov. 18, 2024:
Powerball – $150,000, HC Good Neighbor Pharmacy, 1071 Route 37, Toms River, Ocean County.
Candy Cane Cash – $100,000, A & M Convenience, 2201 South Clinton Ave., South Plainfield, Middlesex County.
Crossword – $20,000, MPM Servic…
SWAT Team Called To Oakland Home After Restraining Order Violation Escalates: Police
A Bergen County SWAT team was called to an Oakland home Sunday morning, Nov. 24, after a restraining order violation escalated into a barricade situation, local police said.
Officers responded to a residence on River Road at 8:37 a.m. for a report of a restraining order violation involving Carlos Rocha, 43, formerly of Oakland, who had been barred from the home, Oakland Police Capt. Timothy Keenan said.
When informed that he would be placed under arrest, Rocha became belligerent and barricaded himself in a bedroom, Keenan said. In compliance with NJ Attorney General Directive 2024-04,…
Jake Mocko's Legacy: Compassionate Madison YMCA Employee Dies After Cancer Battle, 20
A Morris County community is mourning the loss of Jake Peter Mocko, a 20-year-old who passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 20, 2024, surrounded by family, his obituary on the Madison Memorial Home website says.
Jake, a Madison resident and digital design student, courageously battled Grade IV astrocytoma, a rare and aggressive central nervous system cancer, for three and a half years.
Jake worked at the front desk at the Madison YMCA, where he decided to start a dual language subscription so that he could learn to speak Spanish fluently, his obituary continues. Jake wanted to be able to h…
