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Woman Gave False Report In Deadly NJ Hit-Run Crash: Prosecutor Woman Gave False Report In Deadly NJ Hit-Run Crash: Prosecutor
Woman Gave False Report In Deadly NJ Hit-Run Crash: Prosecutor The driver who struck and killed a pedestrian earlier this year was arrested, as was a woman who lied about the incident to police, authorities in Central Jersey said. Raulito Peralta, 22, of Highland Park, struck and killed New Brunswick's Treasa M. Daye-Fennie while she was crossing a street in Franklin Township last February, Acting Somerset County Prosecutor Annmarie Taggart said. Estrella Caballero-Cruz, 21, of Highland Park, was charged with providing a false report to police. Daye-Fennie was crossing Somerset Street near High Street around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 22, wh…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NJ Police Chief Accused Of Discriminating Against Gay, Foreign Officers In 2 Lawsuits: Report NJ Police Chief Accused Of Discriminating Against Gay, Foreign Officers In 2 Lawsuits: Report
NJ Police Chief Accused Of Discriminating Against Gay, Foreign Officers In 2 Lawsuits: Report A pair of patrol officers from Central Jersey are suing their police chief on allegations of discriminatory behavior over their sexual orientation and ethnicity — in violation of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, NJ Advance Media reports. Piscataway Police Chief Thomas Mosier has been accused of mocking one officer's Romanian accent and creating a bogus paper trail to fire him, and subjecting an openly-gay female lieutenant to "mistreatment" causing embarrassment, the suits detail. The lawsuits were filed by Officer Alan Barboiu and Lt. Constance Crea on Jan. 6 …

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by Jon Craig
Weather
Bomb Cyclone Bringing Heavy Snow, Slick Roads To Region This Weekend: Forecasters Bomb Cyclone Bringing Heavy Snow, Slick Roads To Region This Weekend: Forecasters
Bomb Cyclone Bringing Heavy Snow, Slick Roads To Region This Weekend: Forecasters A bomb cyclone — a storm that undergoes rapid strengthening — is heading to the region this weekend, creating the potential for heavy snow,  slick roads, and a little bit of aftermath, forecasters say. Precipitation will begin as rain Friday night and gradually change to snow on Saturday as the temperature drops, leaving the Poconos with up to seven inches of snow, while the northernmost parts of New Jersey will get between three and six, the National Weather Service said. Central Jersey and the Philadelphia region will only get a light dusting. A flash freeze will make …

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by Cecilia Levine
Weather
Here's How Much Snow Is Expected In Storm Headed To Region Here's How Much Snow Is Expected In Storm Headed To Region
Here's How Much Snow Is Expected In Storm Headed To Region Put your rain boots back in the closet and get the snow boots out.  The second storm of the week is headed to the Northeast, and it's bringing four to six inches of a wintry mix with it, meteorologists are saying. "We have twin storms this week," AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno said, adding, "They are not identical but more like fraternal twins." Between one and two-tenths of ice accumulations are expected, along with between four and six inches of snow/sleet in Greater Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley, and Northwestern New Jersey Thursday into Friday, the National …

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by Cecilia Levine
Weather
'Marathon' Storm Threatens NJ, PA With Freezing Rain 'Marathon' Storm Threatens NJ, PA With Freezing Rain
'Marathon' Storm Threatens NJ, PA With Freezing Rain A "marathon" storm is slowly moving into New Jersey and Pennsylvania, threatening some areas with freezing rain and dense fog. "The storm is a marathon, not a sprint," AccuWeather Senior On-Air Meteorologist Justin Povick said of the 48-hour storm that began Wednesday in the central part of the US. Save for parts of Morris, Sussex, and Warren counties, New Jersey will see mostly rain Thursday night into the late morning or early afternoon Friday, the National Weather Service says. There is a chance it will turn to freezing rain or create ice on the ground as temps start to drop. Visib…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
NJ's Celebrated Groundhog 'Milltown Mel' Dies Just Before His Big Day NJ's Celebrated Groundhog 'Milltown Mel' Dies Just Before His Big Day
NJ's Celebrated Groundhog 'Milltown Mel' Dies Just Before His Big Day It's an overcast day in Central Jersey, where Groundhog Day enthusiasts are mourning the loss of their beloved groundhog, Milltown Mel. Mel died just before the most celebrated day of his year, according to his Facebook page. “We Wranglers are sad to report that Milltown Mel recently crossed over the rainbow bridge,” the Garden State groundhog’s Facebook page announced on Sunday. The announcement did not say exactly when Mel died. The Middlesex County borough’s annual Groundhog Day ceremony, scheduled for Wednesday morning, was canceled. “Considering the average lifespan of a Groundhog i…

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by Jon Craig
Weather
Winter Storm Expected To Drop Snow, Freezing Rain On Region Winter Storm Expected To Drop Snow, Freezing Rain On Region
Winter Storm Expected To Drop Snow, Freezing Rain On Region Another winter storm is heading to the region ahead of Martin Luther King Day, forecasters say. North Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania, and the Baltimore region can expect some snow but mostly freezing rain and sleet, expected sometime between Sunday evening through mid-afternoon Monday, the National Weather Service says. The northernmost parts of New Jersey, the Philadelphia area, and Baltimore will likely only see a few inches of snow with little accumulation, according to AccuWeather and the National Weather Service. Central and South Jersey will likely only get one or two inches of rain beg…

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by Cecilia Levine
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65 Cars Involved In Icy Crashes On Major NJ Roadway 65 Cars Involved In Icy Crashes On Major NJ Roadway
65 Cars Involved In Icy Crashes On Major NJ Roadway At least 65 vehicles were involved in a series of crashes on a major ice-covered road in Central Jersey, authorities said. The crashes were blamed on black ice which often forms at dawn and dusk, according to the Monmouth County sheriff. The first chain-reaction crash occurred at 6:27 a.m. Wednesday on Route 36 westbound at the Route 18 ramp, according to Eatontown police. Police officers found approximately 15 vehicles involved in that crash. Multiple people were sent to the hospital for treatment of their injuries, police said. Approximately 10 minutes after the first crash, a second m…

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by Jon Craig
Weather
Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds To Welcome Weekend In NJ: Forecasters Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds To Welcome Weekend In NJ: Forecasters
Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds To Welcome Weekend In NJ: Forecasters Another storm is heading to New Jersey Friday and could linger until Saturday afternoon, meteorologists say. Light showers will begin in the early afternoon and get progressively harder into the evening hours, the National Weather Service says. Widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches are forecast, with higher amounts of 2 to 3 inches possible in North and Central Jersey, forecasters say. Wind gusts between 45 and 60 mph are also possible along the coastlines, and may result in tree and power wire damage. A wind warning was issued by the National Weather Service for part…

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by Cecilia Levine
Weather
Flash Flooding Threatens NJ Flash Flooding Threatens NJ
Flash Flooding Threatens NJ A flash flood warning was issued for North and Central Jersey ahead of a storm system making its way into the region Monday night. Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, leaving the state under 1 to 3 inches of water, were expected Monday night into Tuesday, the National Weather Service said. [645 AM] An active weather pattern is forecast starting Monday night through Wednesday. You can find the latest forecast for your area here: https://t.co/IqjGqGzzwq #MDwx #DEwx #PAwx #NJwx pic.twitter.com/jWVIkYqaAv — NWS Mount Holly (@NWS_MountHolly) October 24, 2021 The southern part of the state wi…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Driver Was DWI In Central Jersey Crash That Killed Passenger: Prosecutor Driver Was DWI In Central Jersey Crash That Killed Passenger: Prosecutor
Driver Was DWI In Central Jersey Crash That Killed Passenger: Prosecutor A 22-year-old man from Central Jersey has been charged with vehicular homicide in an alcohol-related crash that allegedly killed a passenger in his pickup truck, authorities said. A GoFundMe page has been created to help pay for the funeral expenses of the 22-year-old passenger who died as a result of the crash. More than $16,750 had been raised as of Tuesday morning.  The fatal crash occurred about 4:35 a.m. on Sept. 19 near Major Road in South Brunswick A joint investigation found  that Antonio Ferlita, 22, of Marlboro was driving a 2002 Ford F-350 on Major Road when …

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by Jon Craig
News
$10K Lottery Ticket Sold In Central Jersey $10K Lottery Ticket Sold In Central Jersey
$10K Lottery Ticket Sold In Central Jersey A New Jersey Lottery ticket winning $10,000 was sold in Central Jersey. The prizewinning ticket sold from Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing was purchased at QuickChek on Bordentown Avenue in Parlin. The winning numbers for the Tuesday, September 14, drawing were: 04, 13, 19, 63, and 64. The Gold Mega Ball was 16, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02. In addition to the third-tier prize won, 28 players matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500.  Four of those tickets were purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prizes to $1,000.  The…

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by Cecilia Levine