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Linden Warehouse Shooter Busted With Loaded Handgun In Newark: Police
A 53-year-old South Orange man wanted for attempted murder in a warehouse shooting Friday morning, March 29 was captured in Newark, police sad. Daniel Corprew is believed to have shot a 43-year-old man from Elizabeth at Maximum Quality Foods on Tremley Point Road multiple times around 6 a.m., Linden Police Capt. Christopher Guenther said. He was treated on scene and transported to Newark University Hospital in critical condition. Corprew fled the scene but was identified as the suspect. A warrant was issued for his arrest, and he was arrested during a motor vehicle stop by Newark …
Police & Fire
'Covered In Blood': Charges Upgraded For Man Who Killed His Mom In Gruesome NJ Attack
Charges have been upgraded for a 44-year-old Central Jersey man whose mother died a week after a gruesome attack, police said. Herbert Roberts, of Plainsboro, is believed to have attacked his 73-year-old mom, Beverly Roberts, of Princeton Junction, the afternoon of Friday, Aug. 18, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said. Beverly was flown to Newark University Hospital after she was found covered in blood with severe injuries to her head and eyes, Ciccone said alongside Chief Eamon Blanchard of the Plainsboro Police Department. Herbert was arrested at the scene and …
Police & Fire
Linden Shooting Suspect Nabbed, Police Say
A 28-year-old Linden resident was arrested and charged for a shooting that occurred on Thursday, May 4, authorities announced. At 4 p.m., police responded to the 10 block of N. Wood Ave. and found a 26-year-old Linden resident suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen, police said. He was treated at the scene and transported to Newark University Hospital, police said. Michael Yensi was charged with attempted murder in the first degree, aggravated assault in the second degree and several weapons charges, police said. He was being held in the Essex County Jail pending a court appearance, …
Police & Fire
Man, 26, Shot In Linden (
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A 26-year-old man was shot in the abdomen in Linden on the afternoon of Thursday, May 4, authorities said. Officers responded to the 10 block of N. Wood Ave and located the victim, who suffered a single gunshot wound, Captain Christopher Guenther said. The victim was treated on scene and transported to Newark University Hospital, Guenther said. The incident remains under investigation by the Linden Police Detective Bureau. Anyone with information is urged to contact Det. Nick Philippakos at (908) 474-8530 or via email at nphilippakos@lpdnj.org.
Police & Fire
Serious Linden Crash Caused By DWI Driver: Police
Two people were injured, including a drunk driver, in a car crash in Linden at I-278 W and Morses Mill Road on Tuesday, April 25. A 2020 Nissan Altima was traveling west on I-278 when it struck a 1999 Buick Lesabre that was crossing the intersection from the left turn lane exiting I-278 at Morses Mill Road at 7 p.m., police said. Both drivers were transported to Newark University Hospital with serious non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Wesley Davis, a 45-year-old Avenel resident and the driver of the Nissan, was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, police said The t…
Police & Fire
Woman Shot During Domestic Dispute In Linden: Police
A woman was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being shot in a Linden domestic dispute, authorities said. Police responding to the scene on the 800 block of Baldwin Avenue found the woman around 10:15 a.m., local police said. The victim said she'd been shot during a domestic argument. The suspect, who was still inside the home, surrendered to officers without incident, police said. The woman was treated on scene and taken to Newark University Hospital. The incident remains under investigation by the Linden Police Detective Bureau.
Police & Fire
Murder
Suicide
: Two Children, Two Adults Dead In Linden Slayings
Two children and two adults were killed in what authorities are calling a murder-suicide Sunday, Feb. 19 in Linden. A large police presence was called to Chatham Place around 9:30 a.m., where the one child and two adults were pronounced dead, Linden police said. A juvenile victim was taken to Newark University Hospital in critical condition, police said. He was pronounced dead hours later. No further information was being released.
Police & Fire
After-School Shooting Wounds Teen's Dad In Linden: Police
The father of a boy being shot at by another teen hoping to settle an ongoing dispute in an after-school meetup ended up in the hospital — and the 15-year-old shooter in police custody, Linden police said. The 15-year-old boy and another teen agreed to meet after school Wednesday, Jan. 25 following an ongoing dispute, Linden Police Capt. Christopher Guenther said. That's when one of the boys pulled out a handgun around 3:35 p.m. on the 900 block of Seymour Avenue, and fired several rounds at the other, police said. Two of the rounds struck the other boy's father, a 36-year old Linden…
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Teen Stabbing Suspects Lead Pursuit Across Union County In Stolen Car: Police
Three 16-year-old boys led a police pursuit in a stolen car after a 19-year-old man was stabbed in Linden Friday, Oct. 7, authorities said. The incident happened around 2:15 p.m. on the 400 block of N. Wood Avenue, Linden police said. The victim, of Elizabeth, was treated on scene then taken to Newark University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, as the others fled, police said. The suspect vehicle, a black 2011 Lincoln MKS stolen out of Beechwood, led a brief pursuit into Roselle, authorities said. The vehicle stopped suddenly on the 100 block of E 10th St and the suspects …
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4-Year-Old Boy On Bicycle Critical After Being Struck By Car In Linden
A 4-year-old boy was critically injured after he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle with his dad in Linden on Thursday, Sept. 15, authorities said. The boy was with his 32-year-old dad when they were hit by a vehicle at Roselle Street across from E. St. George Avenue, toward Chestnut Street around 7:25 a.m., police said. The boy was taken to Newark University Hospital where he was in critical condition. His father suffered minor injuries. The driver of the vehicle was not injured and is cooperating with poilce. The crash remains under investigation by the Linden PD. Anyon…
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Teen Boy On Stolen Motorcycle Seriously Hurt In Linden Crash
A 16-year-old boy riding a stolen motorcycle was seriously hurt in a Linden crash Friday, Aug. 26, authorities said. The 2017 Kawasaki traveling north on S. Stiles Street struck a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox that was making a turn onto W. Stimpson Avenue around 8:15 p.m., local police said. It was later learned that the motorcycle had been reported stolen from New York City. One of the motorcyclists, identified as a 16-year-old Brooklyn boy, was seriously injured in the crash. He was treated on scene and taken to Newark University Hospital where he remains in critical condition. A se…
Police & Fire
18-Year-Old Pedestrian Critical In Hit-Run Linden Crash: Police
An 18-year-old man crossing the street was in critical condition after being a struck by a hit-and-run driver late Monday, April 25 in Linden, authorities said. The vehicle was heading north on Route 1&9/W. Edgar Road, when it struck the Rahway man at the Aviation Plaza North intersection around 11:15 p.m., Linden Police Lt. Christopher Guenther said. The victim was Newark University Hospital with critical injuries. The vehicle fled the scene, continuing north on Route 1 towards Elizabeth. The crash remains under investigation by The Linden Police Department Traffic Bureau. Anyone with…
Police & Fire
Elizabeth Driver Charged In Linden Crash That Killed Newark Brothers
A 33-year-old Elizabeth man has been charged with reckless vehicular manslaughter in a crash that killed two brothers from Newark last summer in Linden, authorities said. Jose Reyes-Morales was heading north in a 017 BMW 330I northbound on Route 1 when he struck a 2004 Mazda 3, making a U-turn from Interstate 278 at Morses Mill Road around 11:30 p.m., on Jun 15, 2021, Linden Police Chief David Hart said. The Mazda then collided with a 2002 Honda SUV and continued off the roadway. The occupants of the Mazda — Manuel Green, 22, and his brother Clarence Green, 15 — were both ki…
Police & Fire
Jersey City Victim Trapped Under Car In Linden Dies, 57
A 57-year-old Jersey City man who was rescued by mechanics after becoming trapped underneath a car in Linden Wednesday has died, authorities announced days later. Michael Ohman Jr. was crossing the 700 block of E. Elizabeth Avenue when he was struck by a 2007 Kia SUV heading west around 9:50 a.m., Linden Police Lt. Christopher Guenther said. Mechanics from a nearby auto repair shop helped free Ohman from underneath the vehicle. He was rushed to Newark University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead late Thursday, Guenther said. The Kia driver, a 24-year-old Linden man, wa…
Police & Fire
Mechanics Rescue Jersey City Man Trapped Under Car In Linden
Mechanics from a local auto repair shop rescued a man who was struck by a car and then trapped under it Wednesday in Linden. The 57-year-old victim was struck crossing E. Elizabeth Avenue when he was struck by a 2007 Kia SUV heading west around 9:50 a.m., Linden Police Lt. Christopher Guenther said. Workers from the shop lifted the vehicle to help free the man. He was treated on scene and transported to Newark University Hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the Kia, a 24-year-old Linden man, was not injured in the crash. The incident remains under investigation by the Linden P…
Police & Fire
Gunman Arrested In Weekend Linden Shooting, Police Say
A 33-year-old gunman was arrested following a Linden shooting Sunday evening, authorities announced. Ramon Perez Jr shot the 44-year-old Rahway victim on the 500 block of Union Street around 3:40 p.m., Linden Police Lt. Christopher Guenther said. The victim was treated on scene, then transported to Newark University Hospital. He was last listed in stable condition. A semi-automatic handgun loaded with hollow-point bullets was recovered from the scene, Guenther said. Perez is charged with second-degree aggravated assault and related weapons charges. He was committed to the Union County Jai…
Schools
Linden High On Lockdown After 3 Students Struck By Vehicle
Linden High School was in a shelter in place Tuesday morning after a group of students were struck by a car, authorities said. A 14-year-old girl, and two 15-year-old boys were struck at while in a marked crosswalk at the intersection of W. St. George Avenue and Ainsworth Street by a 2009 Nissan Rogue heading east on W. George Street around 8:50 a.m., Lt. Christopher Guenther said. Special police officers arrived on scene and immediately rendered aid to the victims. The girl suffered serious, non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Newark University Hospital. T…
Police & Fire
Newark Brothers Killed In Linden Crash
A pair of brothers from Newark died and three other individuals were injured in a crash Tuesday night in Linden. A 2017 BMW sedan was heading north on Route 1 when it collided with a 2004 Mazda sedan making a U-turn from Interstate 278 around 11:30 p.m., Linden Police Lt. Christopher Guenther said. The Mazda then collided with a 2002 Honda SUV and continued off the roadway. Manuel Green, 22, and Clarence Green, 15, were in the Mazda, and died. 😞😭 Posted by Arts High School on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 The occupants of the BMW, one male and one female, were both transported to Newark U…
Police & Fire
Authorities ID 2 Newark Brothers Killed In Linden Crash
A pair of brothers from Newark died and three other individuals were injured in a crash Tuesday night in Linden. A 2017 BMW sedan was heading north on Route 1 when it collided with a 2004 Mazda sedan making a U-turn from Interstate 278 around 11:30 p.m., Linden Police Lt. Christopher Guenther said. The Mazda then collided with a 2002 Honda SUV and continued off the roadway. Manuel Green, 22, and Clarence Green, 15, were in the Mazda, and died. The occupants of the BMW, one male and one female, were both transported to Newark University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.&nbs…
Police & Fire
Authorities ID Man Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck In Linden
An 86-year-old man was struck and killed by a pickup truck Saturday night in Linden. Robert Kern was struck by a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe at the intersection of W Baltimore Avenue near Hussa Street around 8 p.m., police said. Kern, of Linden, was treated at the scene and rushed to Newark University Hospital, where he later died from his injuries, police said. The driver of the vehicle, a 49-year-old man also from Linden, was not injured in the crash. The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Linden Police Traffic Bureau. Anyone with information about this incident …
Obituaries
Woman Killed In Weekend Linden Wreck That Injured 4 Was 'Angel In Human Form'
A 24-year-old Elizabeth woman died and four others were injured in a Linden crash early Sunday morning. Nathalie Badilla-Zavala and a 27-year-old Rahway man were ejected from a 2014 Honda Civic on the northern side of the North Park Avenue bridge between E. Elizabeth Avenue and E. Linden Avenue around 3:35 a.m., Linden Police Lt. Christopher Guenther said. Both were taken to Newark University Hospital, where the woman died and the man was critical hours after the crash, police said. The driver of the second vehicle -- a 21-year-old man from Harrisburg, PA -- and two other passen…
Police & Fire
Woman Killed In Weekend Linden Wreck That Injured 4 Was 'Angel In Human Form'
A 24-year-old Elizabeth woman died and four others were injured in a Linden crash early Sunday morning. Nathalie Badilla-Zavala and a 27-year-old Rahway man were ejected from a 2014 Honda Civic on the northern side of the North Park Avenue bridge between E. Elizabeth Avenue and E. Linden Avenue around 3:35 a.m., Linden Police Lt. Christopher Guenther said. Both were taken to Newark University Hospital, where the woman died and the man was critical hours after the crash, police said. The driver of the second vehicle -- a 21-year-old man from Harrisburg, PA -- and two other passen…
Police & Fire
Linden Man Struck By Jeep While Crossing Street
A Linden man was taken to the hospital Friday evening after being struck by an SUV, authorities said. The 59-year-old man was crossing the street when he was struck by a 2020 Jeep Cherokee that was heading south on N. Stiles Street around 5:45 p.m., Linden Police Lt. Christopher Guenther said. The victim was transported to Newark University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver, 27-year-old Linden man, was not injured in the crash. The incident remains under investigation by the Linden Police Traffic Bureau, and anyone with information about the crash is urged to contact …
Police & Fire
2 Women Stabbed In Linden Domestic Attack, Police Say
Two women were hospitalized after being stabbed by a family member early Sunday morning in Linden, police said. A family member attacked both women in a house on the 700 block of Chandler Avenue around 6:45 a.m., Linden police Lt. Christopher Guenther said. Officers arriving on scene found the women were attacked by a family member in their home, Guenther said. One of the victims was transported to Trinitas Regional Medical Center with minor injuries and the other was transported to Newark University Hospital with serious injuries, according to police. The incident remains under inve…
Police & Fire
Linden Police Officer, Pickup Driver Seriously Injured In Crash With Utility Truck
A Linden police officer and pickup truck driver were hospitalized with serious injuries in a Tuesday morning crash, authorities said. The police car, a 2018 Ford Explorer, collided with a 2017 Freightlier utility truck, which hit a 2004 F-150 pickup on impact around 11:40 a.m. at the intersection of S. Wood Ave & 19th St., Linden Police Lt. Christopher Guenther said. The pickup truck driver and the officer were taken to Newark University Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, while the driver of the utility truck was transported to RWJBH Rahway Hospital with…
Police & Fire
Police: Linden Motorcyclist, 22, Hospitalized With Serious Injuries In Crash
A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital with serious injuries in a Linden crash Friday evening, authorities said. A 22-year-old Linden man was headed eastbound on West St. George Avenue when he collided with a 2006 Nissan Altima making a left turn onto Erudo Street around 7 p.m., Linden Police Lt. Christopher Guenther said. The motorcyclist, who was operating a 2002 Honda CBR, was treated on scene and transported to Newark University Hospital with serious injuries while the other driver, a 59-year-old Linden man, was not injured, Guenther said. The incident remains under in…
Police & Fire
Four Linden Police Officers Hospitalized: Three In Arson Assault, Another In Crash
Hours after a Linden police officer was hospitalized in a crash, another officer was seriously injured and two others briefly hospitalized Sunday morning following an assault by an arson suspect. A 23-year-old man set fire to a mattress at a Chandler Avenue residence, then assaulted a responding officer who confronted the suspect as he emerged from the building around 10:45 a.m., Lt. Christopher Guenther said. The suspect ran but was quickly captured near the corner of East Blancke Street and Baltimore Avenue, Guenther said. The first officer was taken to Newark University Hospital wi…
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