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Beloved Phillipsburg Native, NJ Institute Of Technology Student Dies Suddenly, 19
Beloved Phillipsburg native and NJ Institute of Technology student Matthew A. Johnson died suddenly on Sunday, March 6. He was 19.
Born in Phillipsburg, Johnson was studying cyber security at the NJ Institute of Technology in Newark, his obituary says.
Johnson was also a valued member of St. James Lutheran Church in Phillipsburg.
Johnson was remembered for his kind personality, as well as his love for shad fishing and spending time with his family.
Predeceased by his mother, Theresa Halpin, Johnson leaves behind his loving father, Kevin Johnson; girlfriend, Adrianna Heath; paternal grand…
Update: Police Nab Easton Man Wanted For Phillipsburg Shooting, Gunpoint Gas Station Robbery
UPDATE: Roberts has been apprehended, Phillipsburg Police confirmed.
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An Easton man identified as the suspect in a recent Phillipsburg shooting and gunpoint robbery remains at large, authorities announced.
Larry Roberts, of the 1200 block of Lehigh Street in Easton, is accused of firing several rounds near Brainard Street in Phillipsburg on Tuesday, Feb. 8, Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer said.
Roberts faces charges for unlawful possession of a handgun, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and contempt of court, Pfeiffer said.
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