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'Project Runway' Fashion Designer From Hillside Penned Heartbreaking Final Facebook Post
Sha’Vi Lewis, a New Jersey native and contestant on Season 18 of "Project Runway," has died, his family confirmed.
Lewis, a fashion designer known for his bold, creative designs, passed away on Monday, Feb. 26, according to a Facebook post by his aunt. He was 34 years old.
MY FABULOUS TALENTED NEPHEW Sha'Vi Lewis IS GONE FROM THIS PLACE. I WON'T HEAR HIS GREETINGS TO ME ANYMORE "HEY AUNTIE... Posted by Deirdra DivaDoll Elkerson on Tuesday, February 25, 2025
A cause of death has not yet been revealed.
Born Franklin Shavi Lewis Frierson Jr., Lewis was raised in Hillside, where he de…
Shoplifter Turned Attacker Charged With Robbery At Garden State Plaza, Paramus Police Say
A Bronx man accused of shoplifting from a store at the Westfield Garden State Plaza allegedly assaulted multiple people, including a store manager, a pursuing employee, and an elderly female shopper, authorities said.
Omar A. Ricketts, 33, was arrested and charged with robbery following the violent incident on Thursday, Feb. 20, at approximately 5:50 p.m., according to Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti.
Three men entered Champs Sports, and Ricketts allegedly concealed two Nike Tech Fleece jackets before attempting to leave without paying.
When a store manager confronted him, Ricketts sh…
Soaking Wet Suspect Pulled From Paramus Stream (Developing)
A Target shoplifter was captured soaking wet in a stream Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 26 after crashing his vehicle, sources said.
Officers began pursuing the man after he stole from Target, sources with direct knowledge of the incident said. The pursuit was called off, but it wasn't too long before the suspect, who was unidentified as of press time, crashed his SUV, sources tell Daily Voice.
That's when the male suspect fled, ditching his female accomplice, sources said.
The male was found in a stream along Burlington Road following a foot pursuit soaking wet, according to sources with direc…
Driver Speeds Through Pro-Israel Marchers, Makes Obscene Gesture In Franklin Lakes: Cops
A 22-year-old driver has been charged with bias intimidation and harassment after allegedly speeding through a crosswalk filled with pro-Israel marchers, honking the horn, and making an obscene gesture, police said.
The incident happened at approximately 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, following a march in support of the State of Israel, Franklin Lakes Police Chief Mark McCombs said.
According to police, an attendee reported that a driver narrowly missed the group as they crossed at Colonial Road and Franklin Avenue before blaring the car horn, yelling something inaudible, and making an obsc…
Armed Trio Who Left Multiple Garfield Officers Injured In Wild Chase Indicted: Prosecutor
A wild late-night police chase in Garfield last November ended with the arrests of three people — including two this month — on multiple weapons and assault charges, including one who allegedly dragged an officer with a getaway car, authorities said.
Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of Christian V. Cepeda, 20, of Paterson; Dante N. Braxton, 20, of Paterson; and Elias X. Montanez, 20, of Elizabeth, following the Nov. 17, 2024, incident on River Drive, which left three Garfield officers injured.
Police responded to a suspicious incident involving masked individuals …
Counterfeit Cash Chase Shuts Down Route 4 In Paramus, Two Arrested: Police
A police chase that spilled onto Route 4 in Paramus brought traffic to a halt Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 25 as officers pursued a suspect tied to a counterfeit cash scheme, authorities said.
The incident unfolded around 4:30 p.m. when Paramus and River Edge police began pursuing men later identified as Corey Jones, 29, of Roosevelt, NY, and Isaiah Corbin, 46, of Queens, NY, in connection with fake U.S. currency being used at the Bergen Town Center, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said.
The River Edge Police Department had alerted Paramus officers to a 2019 white Chrysler Pacifica suspecte…