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Mom Sentenced In Wrong-Way DWI Crash That Killed Son, Nephew Mom Sentenced In Wrong-Way DWI Crash That Killed Son, Nephew
Mom Sentenced In Wrong-Way DWI Crash That Killed Son, Nephew A Central Jersey mom was sentenced to 11 years in New Jersey State Prison for a wrong-way DWI crash that killed two 9-year-old boys including her son, authorities said. Yokauri Batista-Alcantara, 38, of New Brunswick, was sentenced in the fatal collision with a police car that occurred on Thanksgiving night of 2021, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and North Brunswick Police On Nov. 25, 2021, at approximately 11:53 p.m., authorities responded to the southbound lane of Route 130 near the on-ramp to Route 1 in North Brunswick Township following the …
Bloodied Suspect Struck Grandmother With Weight Or Statue, Prosecutor Says Bloodied Suspect Struck Grandmother With Weight Or Statue, Prosecutor Says
Bloodied Suspect Struck Grandmother With Weight Or Statue, Prosecutor Says The suspect in the killing of his grandmother allegedly struck her with a heavy object, authorities said. Cyril Lloyd, 26, of Carteret. was charged with murdering the 77-year-old woman, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office. A five-pound weight and a statue, both with blood on them, were found at the crime scene, said Brynn Krause, a spokeswoman for the prosecutor. "They can’t definitively say which item caused the fatal hit," Krause said on Wednesday, May 3. "They should know more once the autopsy is conducted." Lloyd was arrested Monday May 1 after someone spotted h…
Blood-Covered Man Spotted In Public Had Killed His Grandmother in Carteret, Prosecutor Says Blood-Covered Man Spotted In Public Had Killed His Grandmother in Carteret, Prosecutor Says
Blood-Covered Man Spotted In Public Had Killed His Grandmother in Carteret, Prosecutor Says A Carteret man has been charged in connection with the death of his 77-year-old grandmother after someone spotted him out in public, covered in blood, authorities said. On Monday, May 1, at 5:29 p.m., authorities received a 911 call reporting that an individual was seen near Taylor Avenue, who appeared to be covered in blood, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone. Carteret Police Department responded and found Cyril Lloyd, 26, of Carteret. Lloyd was transported back to his home, Ciccone said. When authorities entered the residence, they…
New Brunswick Man Charged In Fatal DWI Crash That Killed 20-Year-Old Woman: Prosecutor New Brunswick Man Charged In Fatal DWI Crash That Killed 20-Year-Old Woman: Prosecutor
New Brunswick Man Charged In Fatal DWI Crash That Killed 20-Year-Old Woman: Prosecutor A Middlesex County man has been charged in connection with a fatal crash that killed a 20-year-old woman, authorities said. On Saturday, Dec. 10, Jose Manuel Garcia-Vazquez of New Brunswick was arrested and charged with second-degree vehicular homicide, third-degree causing a death while unlicensed, and driving while intoxicated, they said. On Friday, Dec. 9, at 10:48 p.m., police responded to the intersection of Suydam Street and Railroad Avenue following the report of a crash, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Director Anthony A. Caputo of the New Brunswick Pol…
Central Jersey Man, 22, Arrested In Triple Shooting: Prosecutor Central Jersey Man, 22, Arrested In Triple Shooting: Prosecutor
Central Jersey Man, 22, Arrested In Triple Shooting: Prosecutor A 22-year-old man from Central Jersey has been arrested in connection with a triple shooting, authorities said. Jhamir Hoagland, of New Brunswick, was charged in the Saturday, July 16 incident, according to  Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Director Anthony A. Caputo of the New Brunswick Police Department. At approximately 2:43 a.m. Saturday., police responded to 142 Remsen Ave. near Los Amigos Bar for a shooting.  Police found one female and two males who had each sustained a gunshot wound. The victims were taken to a nearby hospital …
Central Jersey Child Porn Manufacturer Had More Than 1,000 Files: Prosecutor Central Jersey Child Porn Manufacturer Had More Than 1,000 Files: Prosecutor
Central Jersey Child Porn Manufacturer Had More Than 1,000 Files: Prosecutor A 21-year-old Central Jersey man was arrested on child porn charges, authorities said. Kevin Roman-Quinones, of Perth Amboy, had more than 1,000 child pornography files, some of which he manufactured, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said. He was arrested Thursday, June 30, and charged with second-degree possession of child pornography (over 1000 files), and first-degree manufacturing child pornography.  Roman-Quinones was lodged at the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center pending a pre-trial detention hearing in Superior Court. The investigation is active an…
Stabbing Suspect Arrested In Central Jersey: Prosecutor Stabbing Suspect Arrested In Central Jersey: Prosecutor
Stabbing Suspect Arrested In Central Jersey: Prosecutor A 31-year-old man from New Brunswick has been charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of another man, authorities said. Osman Ruiz-Castro was arrested for killing Sanddi Cruz, 30, also of New Brunswick, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Director Anthony A. Caputo of the New Brunswick Police Department. On June 14, 2022, at approximately 11:30 p.m., authorities responded Seaman Street and Railroad Avenue following the report of a stabbing. Police found that Cruz had sustained multiple stab wounds to the chest. Cruz succumbed to his in…
Central Jersey Boyfriend, 63, Arrested In Woman's Killing: Prosecutor Central Jersey Boyfriend, 63, Arrested In Woman's Killing: Prosecutor
Central Jersey Boyfriend, 63, Arrested In Woman's Killing: Prosecutor A 63-year-old man from Middlesex County has been arrested in connection with the death of his live-in girlfriend, authorities said. Michael Hodges, 63, of Sayreville has been charged with murder, aggravated assault and weapons offenses, they said.  Barbara Andronico, 62, of Sayreville was found dead on Thursday, May 19, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Sayreville Police Chief John Zebrowski. On May 19, at 3:48 a.m., police responded to the Winding Wood Apartments following a 9-1-1 call reporting an unresponsive female. Police found Andro…
Man, 29, Arrested In Fatal Shooting Caught On Video In Central Jersey: Prosecutor Man, 29, Arrested In Fatal Shooting Caught On Video In Central Jersey: Prosecutor
Man, 29, Arrested In Fatal Shooting Caught On Video In Central Jersey: Prosecutor A 29-year-old man from Central Jersey has surrendered to police in the fatal daytime shooting of another man in his car last week.  Yhakeem Kornegay, 29, of Carteret turned himself in on Sunday, May 22, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Carteret Police Chief Dennis McFadden. Kornegay was charged with murder, attempted murder and weapons charges, they said. Malik Pandy, 27, of Carteret was killed in the shooting. It occurred at 1:09 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18 on Lincoln Avenue.  The shooting was captured by surveillance video.  …
US Marshals Nab Fugitive In Fatal Central Jersey Stabbing: Prosecutor US Marshals Nab Fugitive In Fatal Central Jersey Stabbing: Prosecutor
US Marshals Nab Fugitive In Fatal Central Jersey Stabbing: Prosecutor A 26-year-old fugitive in a fatal stabbing has been captured by US Marshals, authorities said. Barry Idesis, 47, of Perth Amboy was killed on Saturday, April 30, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Perth Amboy Police Chief Lawrence Cattano. Elbin Rodriguez of Perth Amboy was arrested in New York with the assistance of the New Jersey State Police Fugitive Unit and the US Marshals Service New Jersey/New York Regional Task Force, they said. Rodriguez was charged with first-degree murder, tampering with evidence and weapons offenses, they …
Central Jersey Man, 21, Arrested In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor Central Jersey Man, 21, Arrested In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor
Central Jersey Man, 21, Arrested In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor A 21-year--old man from Central Jersey has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting, authorities said. Christopher Hernandez Velasquez, of Perth Amboy, was charged with first-degree murder, second-degree possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose, third-degree hindering the apprehension of himself along with various other charges, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Acting Perth Amboy Police Chief Lawrence Cattano. He was arrested Tuesday, Feb. 15 in connection with the fatal shooting of Jonathan Molina, 22, of P…
Fake Email Address Links Suspect With Courthouse Bomb Threat In Central Jersey: Prosecutor Fake Email Address Links Suspect With Courthouse Bomb Threat In Central Jersey: Prosecutor
Fake Email Address Links Suspect With Courthouse Bomb Threat In Central Jersey: Prosecutor A 30-year-old man from Union County has been charged in connection with a bomb threat at a courthouse in Central Jersey, authorities said. Tiago Santana-Silva of Elizabeth has been charged with creating a false public alarm and making terroristic threats, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone, Middlesex County Sheriff Mildred Scott, and New Brunswick Police Director Anthony A. Caputo of the New Brunswick On Oct. 25, 2021, the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Department was made aware of a bomb threat concerning the Superior Courthouses located at 50 Paterson…
FBI Arrests Fugitive In Central Jersey Fatal Shooting In Georgia: Prosecutor FBI Arrests Fugitive In Central Jersey Fatal Shooting In Georgia: Prosecutor
FBI Arrests Fugitive In Central Jersey Fatal Shooting In Georgia: Prosecutor A 23-year-old fugitive in a fatal shooting in Middlesex County has been arrested by the FBI in Atlanta, Georgia, authorities said. Malik Stringer of North Brunswick has been charged with first-degree murder and is awaiting extradition back to New Jersey, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and New Brunswick Police Director Anthony A. Caputo. Stringer allegedly shot and killed Nathaniel Edwards, Jr., 23, of East Brunswick, they said. On Jan. 9 at 10:18 a.m., New Brunswick police responded to Remsen Avenue and Seaman Street for a shooting. Police foun…
U.S. Marshals Arrest 2nd Suspect In Fatal New Brunswick Shooting, Prosecutor Says U.S. Marshals Arrest 2nd Suspect In Fatal New Brunswick Shooting, Prosecutor Says
U.S. Marshals Arrest 2nd Suspect In Fatal New Brunswick Shooting, Prosecutor Says Two men have been arrested in connection with a shooting that left one man dead and another wounded, authorities said. On Nov. 7 at approximately 9:55 p.m., police  responded Seaman Street and Remsen Avenue for a shooting. Police found located Rafael Florez-Lopez, 38, and another man with multiple gunshot wounds, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Director Anthony A. Caputo of the New Brunswick Police Department Both men were transported to a nearby hospital where Florez-Lopez died of his injuries, they said. An investigation by Dete…
GoFundMe For NJ Mom Accused Of Killing Kids In Crash Taken Down GoFundMe For NJ Mom Accused Of Killing Kids In Crash Taken Down
GoFundMe For NJ Mom Accused Of Killing Kids In Crash Taken Down The New Jersey mom accused of causing a wrong-way Thanksgiving police car crash that killed her 9-year-old son and his cousin "loved the kids more than anything," despite the charges that she faces, her mother said on a GoFundMe page. UPDATE: The GoFundMe page had been taken down as of 4:45 p.m., and had raised nearly $4,000 as of 3:45 p.m. Yokauri Batista-Alcantara, 31, of New Brunswick, was charged with aggravated manslaughter in connection with the accident, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and North Brunswick Police Chief Joseph Battaglia. Alcohol was …
US Marshals Arrest Fugitives In Central Jersey Shooting Death US Marshals Arrest Fugitives In Central Jersey Shooting Death
US Marshals Arrest Fugitives In Central Jersey Shooting Death Two fugitives have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 32-year-old man earlier this month, authorities said. Taken into custody Monday in the Bronx and charged with first-degree murder were Jhon German-Suarez, 24, and Wendis Rodriguez-Quiles, 31, both of New Brunswick, according to  Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and New Brunswick Police Director Anthony A. Caputo.  They are accused of murdering Lorenzo Hill Staten, 32, of Franklin. Ciccone and Caputo said.  The murder does not appear to be a random act and the …
NY Man Arrested For Murdering A New Brunswick Man, Prosecutor Says NY Man Arrested For Murdering A New Brunswick Man, Prosecutor Says
NY Man Arrested For Murdering A New Brunswick Man, Prosecutor Says A Staten Island, NY, man has been charged with murdering a New Brunswick man, authorities said.  On Monday at 2:39 a.m., police  responded to Easton Avenue and Condict Street after nearby patrol officers heard gunfire.  Patrol officers found  a male victim who sustained a gunshot wound. The victim, who has been identified as Azeem Seawright, 40, of New Brunswick was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and New Brunswick Police Director Anthony A. Caputo said. Minutes afte…
2nd PA Fugitive Arrested In Death Of Plainsboro, NJ, Man After Following Him Home From Casino 2nd PA Fugitive Arrested In Death Of Plainsboro, NJ, Man After Following Him Home From Casino
2nd PA Fugitive Arrested In Death Of Plainsboro, NJ, Man After Following Him Home From Casino A second Pennsylvania fugitive has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a Central Jersey man, authorities said. Devon Melchor, 26, of Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, was charged with first-degree armed robbery and second-degree conspiracy to commit armed robbery, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Plainsboro Police Chief Fred Tavener. Melchor was taken into police custody by authorities in Florida where he was attempting to board an international flight, Ciccone and Tavener said. Melchor’s apprehension was made possible by collabor…
PA Gunman Followed NJ Man Home Then Shot Him Dead, Prosecutor Says PA Gunman Followed NJ Man Home Then Shot Him Dead, Prosecutor Says
PA Gunman Followed NJ Man Home Then Shot Him Dead, Prosecutor Says A Pennsylvania man is accused of following a 54-year-old New Jersey resident home and then shooting him dead at his house, authorities said Wednesday. Jekai Reid- John, 27, of Norristown, PA followed Sree Aravapalli, to his home in Plainsboro and then shot him dead around 3:40 a.m. on Oct. 26, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Fred Tavener said. Aravapalli was transported from the scene to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead. Reid-John was arrested and charged yesterday with one count of first-degree murder.  Aravpalli had been at a casino bef…
Burger King Employee Sexually Assaulted Teen Boy In Front Of Child, Middlesex Prosecutor Says Burger King Employee Sexually Assaulted Teen Boy In Front Of Child, Middlesex Prosecutor Says
Burger King Employee Sexually Assaulted Teen Boy In Front Of Child, Middlesex Prosecutor Says A South Amboy man was arrested for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old boy in the presence of a child at the Burger King he was employed by, authorities said. Michael Krevolt, 49, touched the victim at the fast food joint on Route 516 where he worked on Sept. 12, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Acting Old Bridge Police Chief Joseph Mandola said. He was arrested on Sept. 14 on charges of one count of second-degree sexual assault, one count of fourth-degree criminal sexual contact, and two counts of third-degree endangering the welfare of a child. Krevolt was lodged a…
Ocean Grove Man Charged With Torching Perth Amboy Bar Ocean Grove Man Charged With Torching Perth Amboy Bar
Ocean Grove Man Charged With Torching Perth Amboy Bar A 36-year-old Jersey Shore man was charged with torching a building that left five bar patrons injured, authorities announced. Rey Zarzuela-Severino broke a bar window and set a fire within the Casanova Lounge on State Street in Perth Amboy around 3 a.m. Sept. 6, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Acting Perth Amboy Police Chief Larry Cattano said. Smoke from the fire entered into multiple, occupied apartments located above the bar. Multiple residents were later transported from the scene to a nearby hospital, where they were treated for non-life-threatening inju…
Arrest Made In 1999 Killing Of High School Student Nancy Noga Arrest Made In 1999 Killing Of High School Student Nancy Noga
Arrest Made In 1999 Killing Of High School Student Nancy Noga A 49-year-old Jersey Shore man was arrested 22 years after the slaying of a Central Jersey high school student Nancy Noga. Bruce A. Cymanski, 49, was arrested at his home in Barnegat Tuesday after the return of the Middlesex County Grand Jury indictment -- and a brief foot pursuit, authorities announced. Cymanski was indicted on first-degree murder, first-degree felony murder, first-degree aggravated sexual assault, first-degree kidnapping and third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Sayreville Police Chief John Zebro…
Prosecutor: NJ Man Beaten To Death Over Parking Spot, 2 In Custody Prosecutor: NJ Man Beaten To Death Over Parking Spot, 2 In Custody
Prosecutor: NJ Man Beaten To Death Over Parking Spot, 2 In Custody A pair of New Jersey man were arrested for beating another dead during a dispute over a parking spot, authorities said. Bilal Kadi, 34, of Carteret and Jorge Cristohadlow, 33, of Brooklyn repeatedly struck Lisandro Villalba on Hayward Street around 8:30 p.m. July 28, Carteret Police Det. Keith Cassens and Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office Det. Linda Infusino found via investigation. Villalba was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead several hours later,  Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Dennis McFadden of the Carteret Police Dep…
Police: Armed North Brunswick Robber Leads Pursuit Police: Armed North Brunswick Robber Leads Pursuit
Police: Armed North Brunswick Robber Leads Pursuit An accused North Brunswick robber armed with a handgun was arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase on Route 522, authorities said. Zaire Cromedy, 28, is accused of carrying out a gunpoint robbery at Robeson Village in New Brunswick on May 31, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said in a Wednesday release. Cromedy sped away from New Bofficers attempting to stop him on an outstanding arrest warrant for the robbery as he was driving on Route 522 in South Brunswick on August 6, Ciccone said. Cromedy eluded officers at a high speed and put pedestrians and other drivers at r…
US Marshals Capture Linden Man In Woodbridge Hotel Room Shooting That Injured 4 US Marshals Capture Linden Man In Woodbridge Hotel Room Shooting That Injured 4
US Marshals Capture Linden Man In Woodbridge Hotel Room Shooting That Injured 4 Members of the US Marshals captured a Linden man charged in a shooting that left four victims injured at a Woodbridge hotel last month, authorities announced. Khalil Burns, 27, was being held in the Middlesex County ail after his arrest Aug. 10, and charged with attempted murder, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said. Burns and three other Linden men -- Antoine Morgan, 25, Gasim Kromah, 26, and Isaiah Gregory, 22 -- were previously charged with weapons offenses in connection with the July 12 shooting at the Delta Suites hotel, Ciccone said alongside Woodbridge Police Directo…
Central Jersey Man Beat Acquaintance To Death With Baseball Bat, Prosecutor Says Central Jersey Man Beat Acquaintance To Death With Baseball Bat, Prosecutor Says
Central Jersey Man Beat Acquaintance To Death With Baseball Bat, Prosecutor Says A Central Jersey man is accused of beating his acquaintance to death with a baseball bat, authorities said. Curtis Wright, 57, was charged with murder in the early Saturday morning death of Howard Smith, 53, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Frank LoSacco said. Police responding to a Main Avenue home in East Brunswick on reports of an unconscious man found Smith with signs of blunt force trauma around 6:50 a.m., authorities said. Smith was pronounced dead at the scene.  An investigation by Detective Alex Danese of the East Brunswick Police Department and Dete…
Authorities: Central Jersey Man Beats, Kills Girlfriend In Long-Term Care Facility Authorities: Central Jersey Man Beats, Kills Girlfriend In Long-Term Care Facility
Authorities: Central Jersey Man Beats, Kills Girlfriend In Long-Term Care Facility A 32-year-old man from Middlesex County has been arrested in connection with the fatal assault of a woman he was dating, authorities said.  Deymis Jimenez, 32, of Monroe Township has been charged with murder and unlawful possession of a weapon, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Michael J. Biennas of the Monroe Township Police Department. At 12:36 a.m. on Friday, authorities responded.to a Meadow View Care Center on Spotswood-Gravel Hill Road where they found an unidentified woman dead in a common area of the building, Ciccone and Biennas …
NJ Man Caught, 2nd Still At-Large In Sex Assault, Armed Robbery Of Couple In Woodbridge NJ Man Caught, 2nd Still At-Large In Sex Assault, Armed Robbery Of Couple In Woodbridge
NJ Man Caught, 2nd Still At-Large In Sex Assault, Armed Robbery Of Couple In Woodbridge A 21-year-old man has.been arrested, and a second suspect remains at large in the recent kidnapping, sexual assault and armed robbery of a couple in Middlesex County, authorities said.  Razzell Austin, 21, of the Avenel section of Woodbridge was arrested on Tuesday in Avenel by Woodbridge and Carteret police, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Director Robert Hubner of the Woodbridge Police Department  Austin was a suspect in the kidnapping, sex attack and robbery with a handgun of a man and a woman on April 16, Ciccone and Hubner said. He has been charged with th…
North Carolina Man Arrested In Central Jersey Assault North Carolina Man Arrested In Central Jersey Assault
North Carolina Man Arrested In Central Jersey Assault A former Middlesex County resident now living in North Carolina has been arrested for assaulting a woman last year, authorities said. Halirou Abdoulaye, 33, formerly of Highland Park, was charged with criminal restraint and disorderly persons simple assault, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Highland Park Police Chief Richard Abrams.  At 9:10 p.m. on Aug. 24, 2020, police responded to South Second Avenue and Hill Street on a report of an assault.  An investigation by Detective Sean McGraw of the Highland Park Police De…
Prosecutor: Pair Charged With Murder In North Brunswick Hotel Robbery Prosecutor: Pair Charged With Murder In North Brunswick Hotel Robbery
Prosecutor: Pair Charged With Murder In North Brunswick Hotel Robbery A man and woman from Middlesex County have been charged with felony murder in connection with a Somerset man's death during a hotel robbery, authorities said.  On Monday, Demond Gray, 43, of New Brunswick and Katura Williams, 40, of Sayreville both were charged with first-degree murder committed during the course of a robbery, first-degree robbery, and second-degree conspiracy to commit robbery, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Joseph Battaglia of the North Brunswick Township Police Department.  On March 21, Gray…
'Wrong Target': NJ Woman Shoots, Kills Innocent Bystander, Prosecutor Says 'Wrong Target': NJ Woman Shoots, Kills Innocent Bystander, Prosecutor Says
'Wrong Target': NJ Woman Shoots, Kills Innocent Bystander, Prosecutor Says Authorities said they have arrested a 35-year-old New Brunswick woman who shot and killed a 46-year-old, whom authorities said was a bystander and "not the intended target." Rhadisha Maurrasse shot Delfino Aparicio-Lopez as he was driving in his vehicle on Handy Street around 4:35 p.m. on Monday, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and New Brunswick Police Director Anthony A. Caputo said. Aparicio-Lopez was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, they said.  Maurrasse was charged with first-degree murder, second-degree unlawful possession o…