More Charges Filed In Teaneck Gun Bust, Maywood Woman Arrested: Cops More Charges Filed In Teaneck Gun Bust, Maywood Woman Arrested: Cops
More Charges Filed In Teaneck Gun Bust, Maywood Woman Arrested: Cops A gun and drug investigation that began with a routine traffic stop in Teaneck last month has resulted in additional charges against one suspect and the arrest of a second, authorities announced Tuesday, March 4. On Monday, Feb. 10, at approximately 10:52 a.m., officers stopped a vehicle on Cedar Lane and arrested Ross Daniels-Lynn, 18, of Teaneck, after discovering he was carrying an illegal firearm, Teaneck Police Chief Andrew R. McGurr said. Following an ongoing investigation, authorities charged Daniels-Lynn with additional weapons and drug offenses and arrested the vehicle’s owner, Ser…
Hoboken Man Pulls Gun On Rideshare Driver Returning Lost Phone, Arrested By SWAT Team: Cops Hoboken Man Pulls Gun On Rideshare Driver Returning Lost Phone, Arrested By SWAT Team: Cops
Hoboken Man Pulls Gun On Rideshare Driver Returning Lost Phone, Arrested By SWAT Team: Cops What should have been a simple lost-and-found exchange turned into a terrifying ordeal when a Hoboken man allegedly pulled a gun on a ride-share driver, police said. It all began on Thursday, Feb. 13, when Hoboken Police responded to an incident on the 300 block of Adams Street, according to Hoboken Police Chief Steven Aguiar. According to investigators, a ride-share driver had returned to the area to drop off a phone that had been left behind by a passenger. But instead of a simple thank you, the driver was allegedly met with a gun pointed at his head, police said. No shots were fired, an…
Remains Of Four Canines Discovered In Dog Food Bags: NJSP Remains Of Four Canines Discovered In Dog Food Bags: NJSP
Remains Of Four Canines Discovered In Dog Food Bags: Njsp The remains of four pit bulls were found on the morning of Thursday, Feb. 27 in Monmouth County, authorities said. At 11 a.m., troopers responded to the New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s Telegraph Hill Maintenance Yard after maintenance workers had recovered four large “Retriever” brand dog food bags on the Garden State Parkway South in Aberdeen Township, containing the remains of four deceased brown dogs, New Jersey State Police said. Further investigation revealed that the four canines were pit bull mixes and had injuries consistent with dog fighting, police said. Anyone with inf…
Pink Poodle Takes A Plunge: Miss Molly Rescued After Daring Swim Across Passaic River Pink Poodle Takes A Plunge: Miss Molly Rescued After Daring Swim Across Passaic River
Pink Poodle Takes A Plunge: Miss Molly Rescued After Daring Swim Across Passaic River Molly the pink poodle had an adventure worthy of a Hollywood movie—except her great escape ended with a daring swim across the Passaic River and a multi-agency rescue effort that had everyone holding their breath. It all started when Garfield Police received a call at 4:15 p.m. on Monday, March 3, about a small, pink-colored dog running loose near River Drive and Lanza Avenue, according to Garfield Police Captain Mario X. Pozo. Earlier that day, Molly’s owner had already reported her missing after she slipped away from her Aster Lane home around 11 a.m. Concerned for her beloved, uniquely-c…
Anthony Knox Charged With Assault, Wrestling Future Unclear Anthony Knox Charged With Assault, Wrestling Future Unclear
Anthony Knox Charged With Assault, Wrestling Future Unclear Anthony Knox, a three-time New Jersey state wrestling champion, has been charged with assault days after courts cleared him to wrestle, changing the fate of his future on the mat. The St. John Vianney senior, the top-ranked 126 pound wrestler in the nation has been charged with simple assault- knowingly causing bodily injury in connection with a brawl allegedly also involving his dad Saturday, Feb. 22, court records show. The brawl, which was caught on video, came at the conclusion of a wrestling match at Collingswood High School during the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Ass…
Blaze Rips Through Hawthorne Garage, Threatens Home Before Firefighters Contain It (PHOTOS) Blaze Rips Through Hawthorne Garage, Threatens Home Before Firefighters Contain It (PHOTOS)
Blaze Rips Through Hawthorne Garage, Threatens Home Before Firefighters Contain It (Photos) A garage fire Monday evening, March 3 in Hawthorne spread to nearby brush and threatened a home before firefighters managed to contain it, authorities said. At 5:47 p.m., the Hawthorne Fire Department was dispatched to 529 Goffle Hill Road for a reported structure fire, according to Hawthorne Police Department Detective Capt. Robert King. Chief 50 arrived first and confirmed that the attached garage was fully involved, with flames extending toward the house, fire officials said. A working fire was transmitted, bringing in mutual aid companies from Glen Rock (Engine) and North Haledon (…
Man Swings At Hoboken Nightclub Bouncer After Punching Woman, Cops Say (VIDEO) Man Swings At Hoboken Nightclub Bouncer After Punching Woman, Cops Say (VIDEO)
Man Swings At Hoboken Nightclub Bouncer After Punching Woman, Cops Say (Video) A 23-year-old man was arrested in Hoboken after allegedly punching a woman in the face and attacking bar staff outside a popular nightlife spot, police said. Hoboken Police responded to Birch at 92 River St. around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26, following reports of an assault, according to Sgt. Robert Roman. When officers arrived, they found New Jersey Transit Police and bar security struggling to subdue a man, later identified as Abraham Knowlton, 23, of Skillman, authorities said. Video of Knowlton's arrest was published by Transparency Bodycam. An on-scene investigation revealed t…
Masked Teens Pull Knife, Hammer In Lyndhurst Robbery—But Their Escape Fails Fast Masked Teens Pull Knife, Hammer In Lyndhurst Robbery—But Their Escape Fails Fast
Masked Teens Pull Knife, Hammer In Lyndhurst Robbery—But Their Escape Fails Fast Two 15-year-old juveniles stormed a Lyndhurst convenience store with a knife and a hammer, but their attempted heist ended just as fast as it began, police said. The masked teens walked into the Ridge Road store at 9:49 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, scoping out the place before trying to stash stolen merchandise, according to Lyndhurst PD Detective Capt. Vincent Auteri. When they reached the counter, one suspect pulled a knife, while the other grabbed a hammer from near the register and raised it toward the store clerk, police said. One then jumped behind the counter, trying to grab tobacco pr…
Bergen County Men Held Victim Hostage With Hypodermic Needle In Hotel Room For Hours: Cops Bergen County Men Held Victim Hostage With Hypodermic Needle In Hotel Room For Hours: Cops
Bergen County Men Held Victim Hostage With Hypodermic Needle In Hotel Room For Hours: Cops A man was allegedly held against his will inside a Secaucus motel room for more than two hours while one of his captors blocked the door with a hypodermic needle, police said. Officers responded to the Rodeway Inn on Route 3 East on Sunday, March 2, at 3:19 p.m., after receiving a report of a victim being held hostage inside a room, according to Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller. When police arrived, they found the man inside and immediately removed him to safety while detaining two men at the scene, authorities said. Investigators determined that Kevin Bazemore, 44, of Hackensack, physi…
Massive Fire Engulfs Former Asbury Park Church Massive Fire Engulfs Former Asbury Park Church
Massive Fire Engulfs Former Asbury Park Church A massive fire tore through a vacant three-story building in Asbury Park overnight, keeping firefighters on scene for more than five hours, according to one responding fire company. Truck 91 on the 83 Box overnight. Companies had heavy fire in a large 3 story building. Our members were assigned to the... Posted by Long Branch Professional Firefighters on Monday, March 3, 2025 The Asbury Park Fire Department responded to the initial box alarm at approximately 12:20 a.m. Monday, March 3, after receiving reports of flames coming from a window, the Wanamassa Fire Company said.  Th…
'I Killed My Wife', NJ Man Tells Cops: Prosecutor 'I Killed My Wife', NJ Man Tells Cops: Prosecutor
'I Killed My Wife', NJ Man Tells Cops: Prosecutor A 60-year-old East Brunswick man has been arrested and charged after he admitted to killing his wife on Friday, Feb. 28, authorities said. At 12:14 p.m., Ashraf Tawfik walked into the East Brunswick Police Department and told them he killed his wife, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Frank LoSacco of the East Brunswick Police Department said. Authorities responded to his residence on Yorktown Road and found Marsail Botros, 58, of East Brunswick, dead at the scene, authorities said. Tawfik was arrested without incident and charged with murder in t…
Son Of NJ Judge Accused Of Posing As Cop In PA Speaks Out: ‘I’m No Fraud’ Son Of NJ Judge Accused Of Posing As Cop In PA Speaks Out: ‘I’m No Fraud’
Son Of NJ Judge Accused Of Posing As Cop In PA Speaks Out: ‘I’m No Fraud’ A man accused of impersonating a police officer and harassing residents in Quarryville is now speaking out, claiming he was falsely accused and unfairly targeted by authorities. John Francis McCarthy, the estranged son of a sitting New Jersey judge, was charged with impersonating a public servant and harassment in February. Now, he’s firing back, calling the charges a “twisted lie” by law enforcement. “I HAVE NEVER claimed to be a government employee to anyone, anywhere, EVER,” McCarthy wrote in a series of emails to local news outlets. Instead, he says he is a concerned Uber driver who h…