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Phone Call During Sex Sparked Arrest Of Jabrill Peppers Arrest, Paramus Catholic Grad: Report Phone Call During Sex Sparked Arrest Of Jabrill Peppers Arrest, Paramus Catholic Grad: Report
Phone Call During Sex Sparked Arrest Of Jabrill Peppers Arrest, Paramus Catholic Grad: Report Details have been released in the arrest of Jabrill Peppers. A victim in Braintree, MA, told police Saturday, Oct. 5 that the 29-year-old New England Patriots safety became upset when someone called her phone while they were having sex, NBC10 says citing a police report. Peppers, a New Jersey native and four-time state high school football champion, smashed her head against the wall, pushed her down the stairs, and choked her at least six times, NBC10 said. Citing court paperwork, CBS said the athlete answered the door without a shirt on saying, "I know what is going on." He…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
FAMILIAR FACE: Serial Porch Pirate Spotted By Lyndhurst Crossing Guard Dives Into Dumpster FAMILIAR FACE: Serial Porch Pirate Spotted By Lyndhurst Crossing Guard Dives Into Dumpster
Familiar Face: Serial Porch Pirate Spotted By Lyndhurst Crossing Guard Dives Into Dumpster A Lyndhurst porch pirate was spotted by a school crossing guard, pursued by the township police chief and captured after he dove into a Dumpster, authorities said. Jaquiece Shaddeer Smith, a 35-year-old longtime repeat offender from Garfield, made headlines just last month when he was identified snatching packages there while wearing both a distinctive jacket made of NFL team patches and with bright yellow sneakers. The Lyndhurst incident was no different. Smith -- this time cad in a colorful hoodie -- apparently didn't know the crossing guard had seen him snatch deliveries from a nearby h…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Ex-Jet Muhammad Wilkerson Busted For DWI, Gun Loaded With Hollow Points In North Jersey Stop Ex-Jet Muhammad Wilkerson Busted For DWI, Gun Loaded With Hollow Points In North Jersey Stop
Ex-Jet Muhammad Wilkerson Busted For DWI, Gun Loaded With Hollow Points In North Jersey Stop Former New York Jets pass rusher Muhammad Wilkerson was busted for driving drunk in North Jersey again, only this time with a loaded gun under his seat, according to a published report. Wilkerson told police who stopped him in an unidentified Morris County town shortly after 6:30 a.m. Dec. 22 that he was coming from a club in New York City, TMZ. reported. Police said the retired defensive end smelled strongly of alcohol and was arrested after failing a field sobriety test, according to documents filed in Superior Court in Morristown. Wilkerson, a 34-year-old Linden native, reportedly claim…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Sports
Heartbroken Aaron Rodgers 'Will Rise Yet Again' Heartbroken Aaron Rodgers 'Will Rise Yet Again'
Heartbroken Aaron Rodgers 'Will Rise Yet Again' If not heartbroken, Aaron Rodgers is determined. In an Instagram post days after tearing his ACL four plays into the regular season against the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football, the soon-to-be Hall of Famer vowed not to let the season-ending injury derail his future. Rodgers said in a post that has since gone viral that there has been an inordinate amount of people reaching out to him since the injury, vowing to get back to each and every one. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aaron Rodgers (@aaronrodgers12) The QB had been…

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by Zak Failla & Cecilia Levine
Schools
Watch For NJ History Teacher As Ballgirl During Phillies NLCS Game Tonight Watch For NJ History Teacher As Ballgirl During Phillies NLCS Game Tonight
Watch For NJ History Teacher As Ballgirl During Phillies Nlcs Game Tonight Game? What game? We're looking for Kelly Fleck. That's the 23-year-old New Jersey teacher who has been moonlighting as a Phillies' Ballgirl. The Robbinsville High School AP history teacher will be on the field for the entire game Saturday, Oct. 22, where she will have a front-row seat to watch the Phightin' Phils that even the Philly Phanatic would be jealous of as the team heads to Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the San Diego Padres. If they're able to de-throne the Padres, the Phillies will make their first Wold Series appearance since 2009 and will have a sho…

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by Zak Failla & Cecilia Levine
Sports
NY Jet Had More Than 70 Carats Of Diamond Bling Made By North Jersey Jeweler NY Jet Had More Than 70 Carats Of Diamond Bling Made By North Jersey Jeweler
NY Jet Had More Than 70 Carats Of Diamond Bling Made By North Jersey Jeweler A North Jersey jeweler who specializes in diamond-covered customizations recently finished a piece for NY Jets star rookie Sauce Gardner. Al the Jeweler, based in Totowa, posted a video of the more than 20 carat piece he made for the 21-year-old cornerback to Instagram. "THERES LEVELS TO THIS S A U C E 🥶 ," the jeweler wrote. The bottle — you know, like Sauce — is the second piece he's made for the athlete. Nine weeks ago, Al posted footage of a more than 50 carat necklace that reads "SAUCE" to Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post …

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Giants Head Coach Joe Judge Fired Giants Head Coach Joe Judge Fired
Giants Head Coach Joe Judge Fired Embattled New York Giants Head Coach Joe Judge was fired Tuesday after two seasons that produced a 10-23 record and a series of public embarrassments, the team confirmed. "Steve (Tisch) and I both believe it is in the best interest of our franchise to move in another direction," team President John Mara said in a statement shortly after 5:30 p.m. "We met with Joe [Monday] afternoon to discuss the state of the team," Mara added. "I met again with Joe this afternoon, and it was during that conversation I informed Joe of our decision. We appreciate Joe's efforts on behalf of the organization.…

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by Jerry DeMarco
News
NFL Joins NHL, NCAA In Moving Games Due To COVID NFL Joins NHL, NCAA In Moving Games Due To COVID
NFL Joins NHL, NCAA In Moving Games Due To COVID IT'S OFFICIAL: The National Football League has moved three Week 15 games to next week -- including a pivotal NFC East matchup between the Washington Football Team and Philadelphia Eagles -- as COVID-19 continues to decimate active rosters, the league announced Friday afternoon. The decision comes amid an escalation in coronavirus cases nationwide that have slammed college and professional sports. The Cleveland Browns, who among those who had games rescheduled, most recently listed 23 players on the NFL's Covid-19/Reserve list including starting quarterback Baker Mayfield. Coach Kevin Stef…

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by Jerry DeMarco
News
Five Things To Know About NJ Olympian Sydney McLaughlin Five Things To Know About NJ Olympian Sydney McLaughlin
Five Things To Know About NJ Olympian Sydney McLaughlin You probably already know that Olympian Sydney McLaughlin is an absolute beast on the track.  But did you know that she's a New Jersey native? The 21-year-old hurdler became the first woman to break 52 seconds in the 400m hurdles, setting a world record of 51.90. McLaughlin beat the previous record set by Dalilah Muhammad by .26 seconds. Here are five things to know about McLaughlin while you watch the Tokyo games. 1. McLaughlin hails from the Middlesex County borough of Dunellen, and all of her family members are runners. Ryan, Sydney, Taylor and Morgan McLaughlinTaylor McLaughlin …

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by Cecilia Levine