Pizza Box Toss Turns Up Hollow-Point Bullets, Prescription Pills, Stolen Gun In NJ: Cops Pizza Box Toss Turns Up Hollow-Point Bullets, Prescription Pills, Stolen Gun In NJ: Cops
Pizza Box Toss Turns Up Hollow-Point Bullets, Prescription Pills, Stolen Gun In NJ: Cops A late-night traffic stop that began with a discarded pizza box ended with the discovery of a stolen handgun, hollow-point bullets, and a stash of prescription pills inside a car in Lyndhurst, authorities said. The stop happened around 12:14 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, when Officers Robert Litterio and Michael LeStrange saw a pizza box fly out the window of a Volkswagen Jetta parked near a business at Rutherford Avenue and Orient Way, according to Detective Capt. Vincent Auteri. When the driver tried to leave, officers pulled the vehicle over. Timothy Carriel, 25, of Hackensack, stepped out…
NJ Woman Sent Child Porn On Snapchat, Prosecutor Says NJ Woman Sent Child Porn On Snapchat, Prosecutor Says
NJ Woman Sent Child Porn On Snapchat, Prosecutor Says A 20-year-old New Jersey woman has been arrested on child pornography charges, authorities said. Makayla Johnson, of Voorhees, was identified as the Snapchat user possessing and distributing child sex abuse material, Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Voorhees Police Chief Louis Bordi said following an investigation. A forensic search of Johnson’s cell phone uncovered child sexual abuse material, officials said. She was taken into custody at her home in Voorhees on Thursday, April 17, and remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility. Johnson has …
Boxed In And Robbed: Hackensack Carjacking Leads To Charges For NYC Teens Boxed In And Robbed: Hackensack Carjacking Leads To Charges For NYC Teens
Boxed In And Robbed: Hackensack Carjacking Leads To Charges For NYC Teens Three New York City teenagers are facing charges in a Hackensack carjacking where authorities say the suspects returned to surround and assault the victim before stealing their car. The incident happened around 4:26 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 2024, on South River Street in Hackensack. According to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella, the victim was sitting in a parked car at a convenience store when a masked suspect approached, opened the driver’s side door, and assaulted the victim while trying to steal their jewelry. The suspect ran off to a waiting black Mercedes-Benz, which had pulled …
Cop Who Flagged Deported Dad For Gang Ties Was Later Fired For Misconduct: Police Cop Who Flagged Deported Dad For Gang Ties Was Later Fired For Misconduct: Police
Cop Who Flagged Deported Dad For Gang Ties Was Later Fired For Misconduct: Police A Maryland police officer who helped document a man later deported to El Salvador was fired for misconduct in an unrelated case, officials confirmed on Thursday. One of the detectives involved in a 2019 police stop that flagged Kilmar Abrego Garcia as showing signs of MS-13 gang affiliation was later terminated from the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) for misconduct in another matter, according to a new statement released by the agency. The department said on Thursday, April 17, that former officer Ivan Mendez helped conduct the stop and generate an internal gang intelligenc…
Burn Injuries Trigger Massive Recall Of Wireless Phone Chargers Burn Injuries Trigger Massive Recall Of Wireless Phone Chargers
Burn Injuries Trigger Massive Recall Of Wireless Phone Chargers A popular wireless phone charger sold nationwide has been recalled after dozens of incidents involving overheating batteries, burning several people. Casely has recalled about 429,200 of its wireless portable power banks due to fire and burn hazards, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, April 17. The lithium-ion batteries inside the devices can overheat and ignite. The recall affects the Casely Power Pod 5000mAh MagSafe chargers. They were sold online from March 2022 through September 2024 for between $30 and $70.  Casely received 51 reports of the battery exp…
Son Of Sheriff's Deputy ID'd As Suspect In Deadly Mass Shooting At Florida State University Son Of Sheriff's Deputy ID'd As Suspect In Deadly Mass Shooting At Florida State University
Son Of Sheriff's Deputy ID'd As Suspect In Deadly Mass Shooting At Florida State University The son of a longtime sheriff's deputy has been identified as the suspect in a mass shooting at Florida State University that left two people dead and six others injured. The 20-year-old suspect, identified as Phoenix Ikner, was apprehended shortly after the incident happened around noon Thursday, April 17, at one of the busiest places on campus, in the area of the student union, prompting a shelter-in-place alert. Ikner was shot by responding officers. His condition has not been released, but police say he declined to speak to detectives at the hospital, invoking his right to rem…
'Unrepentant' George Santos Crying Out For 'Significant' Prison Time With Social Posts: DOJ 'Unrepentant' George Santos Crying Out For 'Significant' Prison Time With Social Posts: DOJ
'Unrepentant' George Santos Crying Out For 'Significant' Prison Time With Social Posts: DOJ Disgraced former New York congressman and convicted fraudster George Santos is proving, once again, that he’s more concerned with clout than consequences. With just days before his sentencing, federal prosecutors filed a scathing letter in Central Islip federal court Thursday, April 17, highlighting a wave of Santos’ recent social media posts they say “cry out” for a stiff prison sentence. The letter–sent from US Attorney John Durham to Judge Joanna Seybert–claims the X posts are “antithetical to the ‘genuine remorse’” claimed by Santos’ attorneys in their sentencing memorandum. Santos, 36…
Stevie Nicks And Billy Joel To Play Only Tri-State Show This Summer At MetLife Stevie Nicks And Billy Joel To Play Only Tri-State Show This Summer At MetLife
Stevie Nicks And Billy Joel To Play Only Tri-State Show This Summer At MetLife Stevie Nicks is hitting the road again, and fans in the Northeast have a lot to look forward to.  The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has announced her 2025 North American tour, with tickets for her tour going on sale Friday, April 18. One of the tour's most anticipated events is Nicks' joint performance with Billy Joel at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, on Friday, August 8, 2025. This marks their only tri-state appearance together, promising a night filled with classic hits and unforgettable moments. ​Tickets are available at Vivid Seats, Ticketmaster, and StubHub. Billy Joel,…
Brake Troubles, Stalling Hazards Spark Recall Of 148K+ Ford Vehicles Brake Troubles, Stalling Hazards Spark Recall Of 148K+ Ford Vehicles
Brake Troubles, Stalling Hazards Spark Recall Of 148K+ Ford Vehicles Ford is recalling more than 148,000 vehicles across the US after two major defects were linked to increased crash risks, officials said. The first recall affects 123,611 vehicles, including F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator models from 2017 and 2018, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The pickups and SUVs can leak brake fluid, potentially reducing front-wheel braking. The defect stems from a faulty seal in the master brake cylinder, which can let fluid leak into the brake booster. If too much fluid is lost, drivers may notice a change in b…
Senator Denied Prison Visit With Wrongfully Deported Man In El Salvador Senator Denied Prison Visit With Wrongfully Deported Man In El Salvador
Senator Denied Prison Visit With Wrongfully Deported Man In El Salvador Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen's trip to El Salvador to visit Kilmar Abrego Garcia in prison took an unexpected turn on Thursday. Van Hollen was denied access to Abrego Garcia at the CECOT high-security facility—along with the family's lawyer—as they went to check on his well-being, the senator said on April 17. "We just tried to go visit him in prison, just to check on his condition, and if he is doing okay, because nobody has had any communication from him since he was illegally abducted from Maryland and sent to prison in El Salvador," Van Hollen said miles away from the prison. Van Hol…
Elmwood Park's Liv Morgan Competing In 4th WrestleMania Elmwood Park's Liv Morgan Competing In 4th WrestleMania
Elmwood Park's Liv Morgan Competing In 4th WrestleMania Liv Morgan, a Bergen County native, is ready to shine at the Showcase of the Immortals. Morgan, who was raised in Elmwood Park, will be wrestling on the second night of WWE's WrestleMania 41 on Sunday April 20, defending her WWE Women's Tag Team Championship with Raquel Rodriguez against the team of Bayley and Lyra Valkyrie in front of 60,000+ fans at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Liv Morgan (@yaonlylivvonce) Having defeated Bayley on a recent episode of WWE's "Monday Night RAW," Morgan seems con…
SWAT Standoff In Saddle River: Here's What We Know SWAT Standoff In Saddle River: Here's What We Know
SWAT Standoff In Saddle River: Here's What We Know A tense standoff that drew a heavy police presence to a Saddle River neighborhood was resolved in just over one hour on Thursday, April 17, with one person transported to New Bridge Medical Center, according to initial reports. The incident began earlier that afternoon at a home on Glenwood Drive, where law enforcement converged just after 2:15 p.m. The street was shut down as SWAT teams and emergency vehicles surrounded the home. Radio transmissions indicated that two other individuals may have been inside the home with a third person who had barricaded themselves. The exact circumstances …
Google Gained 'Monopoly Power' With Online Ad Technology, Judge Rules Google Gained 'Monopoly Power' With Online Ad Technology, Judge Rules
Google Gained 'Monopoly Power' With Online Ad Technology, Judge Rules A federal judge ruled that Google illegally cornered the online advertising market by linking its tools together to block out competition, a major win in a broader antitrust crackdown on Big Tech. The ruling found Google liable for willfully using a series of "anticompetitive acts" to dominate how digital ads are placed across the internet. The decision was handed down in federal court in the Eastern District of Virginia on Thursday, April 17. In her decision, US District Judge Leonie Brinkema said Google's ad technology blocked out competitors and hurt consumers. "For over …
NJ Mom Of 3 Shot Through Door In PA; Killer Pleads Guilty, Sentenced To Decades: DA NJ Mom Of 3 Shot Through Door In PA; Killer Pleads Guilty, Sentenced To Decades: DA
NJ Mom Of 3 Shot Through Door In PA; Killer Pleads Guilty, Sentenced To Decades: DA A man who gunned down a mother of three through her apartment door in Allentown while her children were home asleep has pleaded guilty and been sentenced to decades in state prison, authorities announced on Thursday, April 17. Obadiah Whack, 30, of Allentown, pleaded guilty to Murder of the Third Degree and Possession of a Firearm Prohibited, both felonies of the first degree, Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan said. He was sentenced by Judge James T. Anthony to 30 to 60 years in state prison. The plea deal came after three days of trial before a jury and was reached prior to …
New Update: 2 Killed, 6 Injured In Mass Shooting At Florida State University New Update: 2 Killed, 6 Injured In Mass Shooting At Florida State University
New Update: 2 Killed, 6 Injured In Mass Shooting At Florida State University This story has been updated. A suspect has been apprehended after reportedly being shot by responding officers during a deadly mass shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee that has resulted in at least two deaths and multiple other injuries. Click here for a new, updated story - Son Of Sheriff's Deputy ID'd As Suspect In Deadly Mass Shooting At Florida State University The incident happened around noon Thursday, April 17, at one of the busiest places on campus, in the area of the student union.  "Lock and stay away from all doors and windows and be prepared to take…
'America's Favorite Brother' Reveal On 'Masked Singer' Leaves Fans, Judges In Total Shock 'America's Favorite Brother' Reveal On 'Masked Singer' Leaves Fans, Judges In Total Shock
'America's Favorite Brother' Reveal On 'Masked Singer' Leaves Fans, Judges In Total Shock It was a "Boy Meets World"-class surprise on "The Masked Singer", when Matthew Lawrence was revealed as the crooning Paparazzo. The 45-year-old heartthrob from Abington Township, PA — best known for playing Shawn’s soft-spoken older brother Jack Hunter — brought the house down Wednesday night, April 17, trading Philly brotherly love for vocal bravado in a series of unmasking-worthy performances. "Masked Singer" stans might recall Matthew's brother Joey was Walrus on Season 8 of the FOX hit singing show. Anyway, the moment Matthew pulled off that giant camera head was pure TGIF nostalg…
Lee Corso Retiring From ESPN's College GameDay: 'Indelible Force' In NCAA Football For Decades Lee Corso Retiring From ESPN's College GameDay: 'Indelible Force' In NCAA Football For Decades
Lee Corso Retiring From ESPN's College GameDay: 'Indelible Force' In NCAA Football For Decades One of college football's most iconic personalities is hanging up his mascot heads after nearly 40 years on ESPN's "College GameDay" pregame show. Lee Corso, the analyst known for his headgear picks and signature phrase "Not so fast, my friend," will retire, ESPN announced on Thursday, April 17. The 89-year-old's final show will be on Saturday, Aug. 30, the 2025 season-opening episode of College GameDay. Corso has been a constant presence for college football fans on Saturday mornings since 1987, when he moved into broadcasting after a 28-year coaching career. "My family and…
Major Backups Reported On Route 80 Through Hackensack Major Backups Reported On Route 80 Through Hackensack
Major Backups Reported On Route 80 Through Hackensack Major backups were reported Thursday, April 17 along Route 80 in Hackensack. As of 11:55 a.m., traffic cameras showed cars piled up in the westbound lanes of the highway at Polifly Road. It was not immediately clear whether or not the congestion was from an earlier rollover crash in the eastbound lanes. Daily Voice has reached out to NJSP and local fire and police departments for details.
Discord App Exposes Kids To Child Predators: NJ AG Alleges In Suit Discord App Exposes Kids To Child Predators: NJ AG Alleges In Suit
Discord App Exposes Kids To Child Predators: NJ AG Alleges In Suit The Division of Consumers Affairs announced it is suing the Discord app, claiming it misleads parents and exposes children to predators, New Jersey Attorney Matthew Platkin announced on Thursday, April 17. The lawsuit claims Discord violated the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act, when it knew its safety features and policies could not protect kids who use the app, but refused to do better, Platkin said. Discord misled parents and kids about its safety settings for direct messages, Platkin alleges, leaving them vulnerable to sexual and violent content and to online predators who lurk in the app.…
What Is Diabetes Mellitus? Michelle Trachtenberg's Cause Of Death Explained By NJ Doc What Is Diabetes Mellitus? Michelle Trachtenberg's Cause Of Death Explained By NJ Doc
What Is Diabetes Mellitus? Michelle Trachtenberg's Cause Of Death Explained By NJ Doc The cause of death has been confirmed for Michelle Trachtenberg, the 39-year-old actress who was found dead in a New York City apartment earlier this year. According to PEOPLE, citing the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner, Trachtenberg died from complications of diabetes mellitus. The manner of death was ruled natural. Trachtenberg was found on Feb. 26, in her apartment, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  According to Merck Manuals, diabetes mellitus is a disorder in which the amount of sugar in the blood is elevated. Though commonly referred to as “diabetes,” doctor…
Three NJ Men Get Lengthy Sentences In South Carolina Revenge Shooting Gone Wrong: Authorities Three NJ Men Get Lengthy Sentences In South Carolina Revenge Shooting Gone Wrong: Authorities
Three NJ Men Get Lengthy Sentences In South Carolina Revenge Shooting Gone Wrong: Authorities Three New Jersey men were recently sentenced to 30 years in prison for shooting into a car full of people in retaliation for a robbery in South Carolina- only they shot the wrong people, authorities said. Vernon Jenkins, 42, Altariq Cole, 39 and Dyshawn Hines, 42, were previously convicted of attempted murder, the Lexington County Sheriff's Office said. The sheriff's office did not say where in New Jersey the suspects were from. On Monday, Feb. 20, 2023 at 7:30 p.m., two people were sitting in a car in the parking lot of a Country Inn and Suites when they were blocked by two other vehicles …
Bergen Man Dumps Hazardous Substances, Asbestos At Former Movie Theater Site: Police Bergen Man Dumps Hazardous Substances, Asbestos At Former Movie Theater Site: Police
Bergen Man Dumps Hazardous Substances, Asbestos At Former Movie Theater Site: Police Two men from New Jersey are facing criminal charges after an extensive investigation uncovered illegal dumping of hazardous materials, including asbestos, at a former movie theater lot in the Hudson Valley, police said. The investigation, led by the New Windsor Police Department and involving multiple state agencies, began in Orange County in April 2024 and culminated on Tuesday, April 15, with the arrests of Hunterdon County resident Gary DiGiovanni, 61, of Ringoes, and Bergen County resident Dean Buncombe, 45, of Harrington Park, New Windsor Police announced on Wednesday, April 16.  …
28-Year-Old Who Played Pro Soccer In US Dies After Fall 28-Year-Old Who Played Pro Soccer In US Dies After Fall
28-Year-Old Who Played Pro Soccer In US Dies After Fall A professional soccer player who competed in the United States and helped lead his club to a championship season has died. Aaron Boupendza, a former striker for FC Cincinnati of Major League Soccer, died on Wednesday, April 16, after falling from a building at his home in China. He was age 28. A native of the Central African nation of Gabon, he signed with  Cincinnati-based team in June 2023 as a designated player, arriving after the club transferred top scorer Brenner.  "Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and loved ones," FC Cincinnati wrote in a post on social media. "He…
Taco Bell Sensation That Sold Out Fast Returns To Menu – And This Time, It's Staying Taco Bell Sensation That Sold Out Fast Returns To Menu – And This Time, It's Staying
Taco Bell Sensation That Sold Out Fast Returns To Menu – And This Time, It's Staying Something crispy is coming back to Taco Bell – and this time, it's not just a limited drop. Taco Bell is bringing back its highly popular Crispy Chicken Nuggets, the fast-food chain said in a news release on Thursday, April 17. After quickly selling out when they launched in December 2024, the nuggets will be available again starting Wednesday, April 24. The popular item's return marks the first step in Taco Bell's broader plan to make crispy chicken – beyond just nuggets – a permanent part of its menu by 2026. "We're a taco place doing chicken our own way and like all our best moments, it…
520 Heroin Folds, 22 Vials Of Crack Seized In NJ Drug Bust: Sheriff 520 Heroin Folds, 22 Vials Of Crack Seized In NJ Drug Bust: Sheriff
520 Heroin Folds, 22 Vials Of Crack Seized In NJ Drug Bust: Sheriff A drug investigation sparked by an anonymous tip led to the arrest of two men and the seizure of heroin, crack cocaine, and cash from a Paterson apartment, Passaic County Sheriff Thomas Adamo announced. The tip came through the department’s Tip-Hotline, reporting illegal drug activity from Apartment #6 at 50 Colonial Ave., Adamo said. On Monday, April 14, detectives with the Bureau of Narcotics (BON) began surveillance at the location. While watching the area, they saw Henry Hiemstra, 62 — who was arrested on drug charges in 2019 — leave the apartment and get into a white Chevrolet driven b…
Assault Case Uncovers Machetes, 17 Lbs Of Pot, 900+ Xanax Pills In Bergen County: Cops Assault Case Uncovers Machetes, 17 Lbs Of Pot, 900+ Xanax Pills In Bergen County: Cops
Assault Case Uncovers Machetes, 17 Lbs Of Pot, 900+ Xanax Pills In Bergen County: Cops A two-week investigation into an assault led Fair Lawn detectives to a major drug bust that turned up 17 pounds of marijuana, more than 900 Xanax pills, and two machetes, police said. The search happened on Friday, April 11, around 7:30 p.m., when Detective Anthony Lugo and the Fair Lawn Police Detective Bureau executed a search warrant at a residence on Pellington Drive, according to Sgt. Eric Eleshewich. Inside the home, police found two machetes and what they described as “numerous indicators of drug distribution and manufacturing.” A second search warrant followed, and that’s when polic…
Arrested 2X In 3 Weeks: K9 Sniffs Out Cocaine In Same NJ Man's SUV, Cops Say Arrested 2X In 3 Weeks: K9 Sniffs Out Cocaine In Same NJ Man's SUV, Cops Say
Arrested 2X In 3 Weeks: K9 Sniffs Out Cocaine In Same NJ Man's SUV, Cops Say A Lyndhurst man has been arrested twice in less than a month after officers say they found crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia during separate traffic stops, authorities said. Juan Martinez, 48, of Lyndhurst, was first arrested on March 25, when Officer Anthony Giaquinto stopped a black Toyota SUV on Rutherford Avenue for not displaying a visible license plate, according to a release from Detective Capt. Vincent Auteri. Martinez showed signs of nervousness, and officers spotted suspected narcotics in plain view. A search of the vehicle turned up suspected cocaine, a glass pipe, and drug pa…
Paterson Man Convicted Of Fatally Stabbing Two People: Prosecutor Paterson Man Convicted Of Fatally Stabbing Two People: Prosecutor
Paterson Man Convicted Of Fatally Stabbing Two People: Prosecutor A 36-year-old Paterson man was convicted of murder on Wednesday, April 16 in the fatal stabbing of two men in 2021. Jose Martinez was convicted of two counts of murder in the first degree, conspiracy to commit murder, aggravated assault and multiple weapons offenses following the nearly monthlong trial, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes said. On Friday, July 5, 2021, Jose Martinez and his codefendant Francisco Martinez stabbed Jamie Hernandez and Jimmy Jimenez to death during an altercation outside Jose’s home, Valdes said. Another man was also stabbed in the altercation, Valdes said…
Keri Mancini, Bergen County Yoga Instructor, Dies Unexpectedly, 41 Keri Mancini, Bergen County Yoga Instructor, Dies Unexpectedly, 41
Keri Mancini, Bergen County Yoga Instructor, Dies Unexpectedly, 41 Keri Dolores Mancini, a yoga instructor and Bergen County native, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 14, 2025, according to her obituary on the Becker Funeral Home website. She was 41 years old. Keri was born in Westwood on January 19, 1984, to the late Kaney and Kelly (Smith) Mancini. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Kyle Mancini. View this post on Instagram A post shared by FLOW Yoga Studio (@flowyoganj) Keri was a dedicated yoga instructor at Flow Yoga Studio having previously worked at Retro Fitness in Hackensack, wh…
Colombian National Broke ICE Officer’s Nose, Left Her With Concussion In NJ Assault: Feds Colombian National Broke ICE Officer’s Nose, Left Her With Concussion In NJ Assault: Feds
Colombian National Broke ICE Officer’s Nose, Left Her With Concussion In NJ Assault: Feds A Colombian national has been indicted for assaulting a U.S. immigration officer during a violent arrest attempt in New Jersey, federal prosecutors said. Hector Villegas-Alvarez, 27, was identified by ICE deportation officers on Feb. 23, as being in the United States without legal immigration status, according to U.S. Attorney Alina Habba. When officers attempted to arrest him, Villegas-Alvarez physically resisted and “forcefully elbowed one of the ICE deportation officers in the face,” according to court documents. The officer, a woman, suffered a broken nose and a concussion, and continu…
REAL ID Deadline Nears: What To Expect If You’re Not Compliant REAL ID Deadline Nears: What To Expect If You’re Not Compliant
Real ID Deadline Nears: What To Expect If You’re Not Compliant A major change affecting millions of travelers at airport checkpoints is about to take effect, and those who aren't prepared could run into trouble. Once enforcement begins on Wednesday, May 7, travelers who do not have a REAL ID-compliant state-issued credential or another acceptable form of ID can expect delays when they arrive at the TSA security checkpoint. A Real ID will also be needed to access federal facilities under updated security requirements Earlier report - REAL ID Enforcement Set To Start Nationwide: Here's When According to the Transportation Security Administration (T…