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Police & Fire
Trio Busted With Ammo, Stolen Guns: Newark PD Trio Busted With Ammo, Stolen Guns: Newark PD
Trio Busted With Ammo, Stolen Guns: Newark PD Three men were arrested in Newark after police found two with stolen guns and one with ammunition, authorities said. Trouble began when officers patrolling Rose Street saw a speeding car turning from Brenner Street onto 18th Avenue, then Winans Avenue around 11:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 13, Interim Newark Public Safety Director Raul Malave said. The vehicle stopped in the area of Winans Avenue near Kipp Street, where Raquil Hayes, 19, of Newark, got out of the vehicle with a gun, Malave said.  Upon becoming aware of police presence, he ran into a home but was arrest…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Gunman Arrested In 'Friendly Fire' North Jersey Murder: Prosecutor Gunman Arrested In 'Friendly Fire' North Jersey Murder: Prosecutor
Gunman Arrested In 'Friendly Fire' North Jersey Murder: Prosecutor The alleged gunman involved in last month’s “friendly fire” North Jersey murder has been arrested, authorities announced Monday. Darneill Thomas, 22, was arrested in Danville, Virginia, and charged with murder, two counts of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, said. Thomas, of West Orange, was among one of two groups of men who were fighting moments before the deadly shooting of Joshua Dessin, 19, on Hilton Street in East Orange just a…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Authorities Nab Suspect Accused Of Breaking Down Bound Brook Man's Apartment Door, Firing Shot Authorities Nab Suspect Accused Of Breaking Down Bound Brook Man's Apartment Door, Firing Shot
Authorities Nab Suspect Accused Of Breaking Down Bound Brook Man's Apartment Door, Firing Shot Authorities in Somerset County have arrested a man accused of breaking down a Bound Brook resident's apartment door and firing a shot that nearly struck him. Mohamed Hussein, 35, is facing charges of first-degree attempted murder, second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, second-degree unlawful possession of a Weapon without a Permit, and fourth-degree possession of hollow-point ammunition, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said alongside Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives John W. Fodor and Borough of Bound Brook Chief o…

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
NJ Mom Called 9-1-1 For Her Own Wrist Injury After Killing 4-Year-Old Son, Prosecutor Says NJ Mom Called 9-1-1 For Her Own Wrist Injury After Killing 4-Year-Old Son, Prosecutor Says
NJ Mom Called 9-1-1 For Her Own Wrist Injury After Killing 4-Year-Old Son, Prosecutor Says A New Jersey mom who called 9-1-1 for a minor wrist injury overnight was charged with murder after officers found her 4-year-old son -- who later died -- with cuts on his body in a bedroom, authorities said. Elina Gutti, 38, of South Bound Brook (Somerset County) called 9-1-1 on Feb. 6 saying she had unexplained injuries on her left wrist around 2:30 a.m., Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said. Her injuries required minor medical treatment, but on further assessment, officers found a 4-year-old boy with serious cuts in a first floor bedroom of the home, Robertson said al…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Authorities: Police Pursuit Of PA Man With Handgun Ends In Route 78 Crash Authorities: Police Pursuit Of PA Man With Handgun Ends In Route 78 Crash
Authorities: Police Pursuit Of PA Man With Handgun Ends In Route 78 Crash A Pennsylvania man was armed with two handguns when he sped away from police during a traffic stop and crashed on Route 78 in Hunterdon County Wednesday night, authorities said. Erick Allen, 42, was stopped on Route 78 east near milepost 11.4 in Union Township for a violation around 8:50 p.m., NJ.com reports citing state police. Allen, of York, PA, sped away when officers determined that he had a warrant for parole violations and crashed a short time later near milepost 13.4, the report said. A search of Allen’s vehicle turned up two handguns and marijuana, the report said. Allen sustaine…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Police: Mover Who Pulled Handgun On Coworker At Morris County Home Busted With Ecstasy Police: Mover Who Pulled Handgun On Coworker At Morris County Home Busted With Ecstasy
Police: Mover Who Pulled Handgun On Coworker At Morris County Home Busted With Ecstasy A Morris County moving company worker who pulled a handgun on a coworker during a dispute with was found with ecstasy, authorities charged. Jason J. Jackson began arguing with another worker at a Washington Township home when things turned physical just before 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 21, local police said. Two other workers on scene broke up the tussle before Jackson retrieved a handgun from his backpack in the work truck, authorities said. Jackson approached the other workers with the gun and was once again restrained until police arrived, authorities said. Jackson was arrested and charged wit…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Prosecutor: Frenchtown Man Charged In SWAT Standoff Prosecutor: Frenchtown Man Charged In SWAT Standoff
Prosecutor: Frenchtown Man Charged In SWAT Standoff Authorities charged a 45-year-old Frenchtown man in connection with a barricaded incident Wednesday morning. Shane P. Lawrence was charged with unlawful weapon possession and terroristic threats after a standoff with the Hunterdon County SWAT Team and local police at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday, Acting Hunterdon County Prosecutor Michael J. Williams said. The incident near Milford Road was safely resolved shortly after, culminating in Lawrence's arrest. Williams did not elaborate on the circumstances. New Jersey State Police Kingwood barracks, the Holland Township Police Department, and Lam…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
TRIBUTE: Clients Mourn Salon Owners, High School Sweethearts Slain In Warren County Home TRIBUTE: Clients Mourn Salon Owners, High School Sweethearts Slain In Warren County Home
Tribute: Clients Mourn Salon Owners, High School Sweethearts Slain In Warren County Home A pair of Warren County salon owners that fell in love in high school were getting ready to retire when things took a shocking and drastic turn. Frank and Joyanne Warner, both 73, were found dead inside of their Washington Township home. ** UPDATE: Man Tells Police Exactly How He Kills His Washington Township Parents ** Their son, Todd S. Warner, was taken into police custody Monday at a Pennsylvania casino and later charged with homicide and unlawful weapon possession, authorities said Tuesday. The couple had been working together for nearly 50 years at Frank Anthony Salon, pursuing…

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by Cecilia Levine