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West Orange, NJ

Accused Rapist From Area Apprehended After Fleeing State, Police Say Accused Rapist From Area Apprehended After Fleeing State, Police Say
Accused Rapist From Area Apprehended After Fleeing State, Police Say A Hudson Valley man charged with raping a minor was caught after fleeing out of state, police said.  On Sunday, Oct. 16, police started investigating allegations that Orange County resident Jesus Torres, age 31, of Goshen, had sexual conduct with a child less than 13 years old, and learned that he had fled the state to avoid being arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 18, according to New York State Police.  With the help of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Torres was found in West Orange, New Jersey on Saturday, Nov. 5, and transported back to New York where he was arraigned in cour…
Videos Capture Apparent Tornado Touchdown In New Jersey Videos Capture Apparent Tornado Touchdown In New Jersey
Videos Capture Apparent Tornado Touchdown In New Jersey Tornados ripped through parts of South Jersey Wednesday evening, downing trees and destroying houses along the way, the National Weather Service has confirmed (scroll down for videos). Firefighters in Harrison Township were conducting searches at nearly 100 homes on and around Josephine Lane as of 7 p.m., unconfirmed and initial reports say. More than 12,000 homes and businesses were without power around that time. According to NJ Advance Media's Outage Tracker, the majority of the outages were reported in Deptford Township (3,900), Hamilton (1,200), West Windsor (1,200), West Orange (1,5…
Soldier Charged In Connection To Rollover Crash That Killed West Point Cadet Soldier Charged In Connection To Rollover Crash That Killed West Point Cadet
Soldier Charged In Connection To Rollover Crash That Killed West Point Cadet An Army soldier has been charged with multiple violations, including involuntary manslaughter, in connection with a June training vehicle rollover crash that killed a West Point cadet and injured several others.  Staff Sgt. Ladonies P. Strong, who is stationed in Fort Benning, Georgia, was charged on Friday, Sept. 13, with involuntary manslaughter, negligent homicide, prevention of authorized seizure of property, reckless operation of a vehicle, and dereliction of duty, said Patrick Husted, a Public Affairs Divison Officer. The crash on Thursday, June 6, at the U.S. Military Academy at…
ID Released For Cadet Killed In West Point Transport Vehicle Crash ID Released For Cadet Killed In West Point Transport Vehicle Crash
ID Released For Cadet Killed In West Point Transport Vehicle Crash A 22-year-old has been identified as the cadet killed during a training exercise in a military vehicle at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Cadet Christopher J. Morgan, of West Orange, New Jersey, Class of 2020, died due to injuries sustained from a military vehicle accident in the U.S. Military Academy’s training area, said West Point officials. “Cadet Morgan was a valued member of the Corps of Cadets and will be missed by all. The entire community is ensuring that our cadets are being cared for physically, emotionally, and spiritually,” said Lt. Gen. Darryl A. Williams, 60th Superi…
Legendary Montclair Jazz Club 'Trumpets' Hits Market At $3.6M Legendary Montclair Jazz Club 'Trumpets' Hits Market At $3.6M
Legendary Montclair Jazz Club 'Trumpets' Hits Market At $3.6M The legendary Trumpets Jazz Club and Restaurant in Montclair is for sale. The Depot Square facility is listed at $3.6 million and includes a liquor license along with several upstairs apartments. The club first opened in 1985 and has seen world-renowned performers such as Dave Valentin, Gato Barbieri, Wynton Marsalis and more.  Current owners Enrico Granafei and his wife Kristine Massari purchased the space in 1999, with a mission to maintain its legendary status. But with Massari set to retire as a West Orange teacher this year, the couple is hoping to start a more flexible…
Wayne Hills Grad Among 8 Rutgers Football Players Charged In Credit Card Fraud Scheme Wayne Hills Grad Among 8 Rutgers Football Players Charged In Credit Card Fraud Scheme
Wayne Hills Grad Among 8 Rutgers Football Players Charged In Credit Card Fraud Scheme Eight Rutgers University football players were charged for involvement in a credit card fraud scheme with multiple victims, authorities said. Brendan R. Devera, 18 of Totowa, was also charged with promoting organized street crime and money laundering, Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey and Rutgers University Police Chief Kenneth Cop said. Devera graduated from Wayne Hills and started on the Rutgers Football Team as a freshman in 2017. His brother Tyler Devera, a recent Bergen Catholic graduate, committed to the Scarlett Knights in June. The seven other students charged include  Ka…