Decomposed Body Found In NJ Woods ID'd As Missing Man From India, 4 Charged With Murder Decomposed Body Found In NJ Woods ID'd As Missing Man From India, 4 Charged With Murder
Decomposed Body Found In NJ Woods ID'd As Missing Man From India, 4 Charged With Murder Four men from Indiana have been charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the death of a 35-year-old man from India, whose decomposed body was found in a wooded area of Ocean County, authorities said. Kuldeep Kumar had been reported missing by family members in Pozone Park, NY on Oct. 26, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and NJSP Superintendent Colonel Patrick J. Callahan said. His body was later found in the Greenwood Wildlife Management Area in Manchester Township. On Sunday, Dec. 21, authorities identified the suspects as Sourav Kumar, 2…
Elderly Driver Plows Into Three Ocean County Homes, Two Hospitalized: Police Elderly Driver Plows Into Three Ocean County Homes, Two Hospitalized: Police
Elderly Driver Plows Into Three Ocean County Homes, Two Hospitalized: Police An elderly driver crashed into three homes Saturday morning, Dec. 21 in Manchester Township, sending two people ot the hospital, police said. It happened in the Leisure Village West community, causing extensive damage just before 11 a.m., according to the Manchester Township Police Department. Upon arrival, officers found a 2017 Toyota Camry with severe front-end damage. The driver, identified as an 84-year-old woman from Manchester, was extricated from the vehicle by first responders. Police say she initially backed her car into a residence where an 88-year-old female occupant, was present…
Firefighter Injured Battling Junkyard Blaze Near Marlboro Shopping Center (PHOTOS) Firefighter Injured Battling Junkyard Blaze Near Marlboro Shopping Center (PHOTOS)
Firefighter Injured Battling Junkyard Blaze Near Marlboro Shopping Center (Photos) A firefighter was injured while battling a massive blaze involving 8-9 burning vehicles at a junkyard near a Marlboro shopping center on Saturday morning, Dec. 21, officials said. Crews were initially dispatched around 8:13 a.m. to a reported structure fire at Texas Road and Route 9. Upon arrival, Morganville Fire Chief 28-2-66 reported a visible column of smoke, later confirming the fire was outside the building in an adjacent junkyard. After gaining access to the gated area, firefighters discovered several vehicles engulfed in flames, with hazardous fluids leaking from the wreckage. The S…
MD Man Who Sexually Assaulted Girl, 6, In South Jersey Sentenced: Prosecutors MD Man Who Sexually Assaulted Girl, 6, In South Jersey Sentenced: Prosecutors
MD Man Who Sexually Assaulted Girl, 6, In South Jersey Sentenced: Prosecutors A Maryland man will spend more than three decades in prison for sexually assaulting a young girl in Burlington County, authorities said. Kevin Williams of Clinton, MD, was sentenced to 41 years in prison, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said in a news release on Friday, Dec. 20. Williams, 34, pleaded guilty in July to two counts of first-degree aggravated sexual assault and four counts of second-degree sexual assault. The assaults happened on multiple occasions over several years. Prosecutors said additional details about the case are being withheld to protect the girl’s …
Motorcyclist, 66, Dies In Head-On Crash Along Jersey Shore: Police Motorcyclist, 66, Dies In Head-On Crash Along Jersey Shore: Police
Motorcyclist, 66, Dies In Head-On Crash Along Jersey Shore: Police A Somers Point man was killed when his motorcycle crashed into an oncoming SUV in Egg Harbor Township, authorities said. Alfred Mottola II, 66, died in the crash on Route 152 near the Somers Point border, the Egg Harbor Township Police Department said in a news release. Officers responded to the scene at around 8:13 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19. Investigators said Mottola was heading west on a 2023 Harley-Davidson motorcycle near Graef Boat Yard when he crossed the center line into the eastbound lane. His motorcycle crashed head-on with an oncoming 2010 Nissan Rogue. Motto…
Jackson Twp. Man High On Meth In Toms River Crash That Injured Four Sentenced: Prosecutors Jackson Twp. Man High On Meth In Toms River Crash That Injured Four Sentenced: Prosecutors
Jackson Twp. Man High On Meth In Toms River Crash That Injured Four Sentenced: Prosecutors A Jackson Township man will spend up to two decades in prison for driving a stolen pickup while high on methamphetamine in a crash that injured another man and three children, authorities said. Charles Sharkey Jr., 35, was sentenced to 20 years in state prison on Friday, Dec. 20, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a news release. He was given two 10-year sentences that will run consecutively. Sharkey previously pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and certain person not to possess a firearm. He was charged in a crash at around 4 p.m. on Thur…
Father, Son Admit To Using South Jersey Deli In $100M Stock Inflation Scheme: Feds Father, Son Admit To Using South Jersey Deli In $100M Stock Inflation Scheme: Feds
Father, Son Admit To Using South Jersey Deli In $100M Stock Inflation Scheme: Feds A quiet deli in Paulsboro became the unlikely focal point of a $100 million stock manipulation scheme led by a father and son, authorities said. Peter Coker Sr., 82, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and his son, Peter Coker Jr., 56, pleaded guilty on Thursday, Dec. 19 to securities fraud and conspiracy to commit securities fraud, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said in a news release. Coker Jr. is a former resident of Hong Kong. Prosecutors said the plan started around 2014 when two New Jersey residents opened Your Hometown Deli on Mantua Avenue. The pair soug…
Teen Convicted Of Murder, Accomplice Admits To Plotting 2022 Jersey Shore Shooting: Prosecutors Teen Convicted Of Murder, Accomplice Admits To Plotting 2022 Jersey Shore Shooting: Prosecutors
Teen Convicted Of Murder, Accomplice Admits To Plotting 2022 Jersey Shore Shooting: Prosecutors An Asbury Park teen was found guilty of shooting and killing another teen more than two years ago, authorities said. A jury convicted 18-year-old Joseph Argilagos of first-degree murder and two gun-related charges, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Friday, Dec. 20. He was found guilty on Wednesday, Dec. 18 in the killing of 19-year-old Dariel Vernet, also from Asbury Park. Police responded to the scene near the intersection of Prospect and Atlantic avenues in Asbury Park shortly after 5:45 p.m. on Friday, July 8, 2022. Officers fo…
School Bus Hits Tree, Four Central Jersey Students Sent To Hospitals: Police School Bus Hits Tree, Four Central Jersey Students Sent To Hospitals: Police
School Bus Hits Tree, Four Central Jersey Students Sent To Hospitals: Police Four middle school students were hospitalized, including one who broke their leg, when a school bus crashed into a tree in Monroe Township, authorities said. Officers responded to the scene on North State Home Road at around 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19, the Monroe Township Police Department. Investigators said the school bus was traveling east on North State Home Road when it veered off the road and struck a tree on the driver’s side. The bus was transporting students from Monroe Township Middle School. One student suffered a broken leg and was transported to a nea…
Four People Injured In Plane Crash Near Lakewood Airport, Police Say (DEVELOPING) Four People Injured In Plane Crash Near Lakewood Airport, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Four People Injured In Plane Crash Near Lakewood Airport, Police Say (Developing) A small plane crashed near Lakewood's airport, leaving four passengers injured, authorities said. Officers received a call about the crash at the Lakewood Township Municipal Airport just before 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19, a Lakewood Police Department spokesperson said. Emergency responders arrived at the scene and found the plane in a wooded area. The general aviation airport is located on 191 acres off Cedarbridge Avenue and is operated by the township government. Photos were shared by The Lakewood Scoop, who was the first to report the story. View this pos…
17 People Displaced, Dog Rescued In Fire At Jersey Shore Apartments: Firefighters 17 People Displaced, Dog Rescued In Fire At Jersey Shore Apartments: Firefighters
17 People Displaced, Dog Rescued In Fire At Jersey Shore Apartments: Firefighters Seventeen people were without homes and a dog was saved after a fast-moving fire engulfed a three-story apartment building in Asbury Park, officials said. Crews responded to the Vita Gardens Apartments at the corner of Atlantic and Monmouth avenues at around 9:04 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18, the Asbury Park firefighters union said in a Facebook post. First responders found heavy smoke and fire erupting from the first floor. The fire quickly spread to the upper floors and a large column of smoke could be seen from the firehouse. Crews from Long Branch, Neptune, and Wannamassa were c…
Drugs, Ghost Guns, Corruption: Former NJ Police Sergeant Indicted, Prosecutors Say Drugs, Ghost Guns, Corruption: Former NJ Police Sergeant Indicted, Prosecutors Say
Drugs, Ghost Guns, Corruption: Former NJ Police Sergeant Indicted, Prosecutors Say A former Middletown police sergeant was given 22 criminal charges after an investigation revealed a web of illegal activity involving untraceable guns, drugs, and abuse of power, authorities said. David Ringkamp, 43, was indicted by a grand jury, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Thursday, Dec. 19. Ringkamp was formerly a Union Beach resident. The investigation into Ringkamp began in December 2021. New York State Police identified Nicholas D’Ambrosio of Millstone as someone purchasing kits to assemble ghost guns, which are illegal in New Jersey.…
Undercover Sting Exposes Butt Lifts, Treatments Offered In Unlicensed NJ Woman's Home: Cops Undercover Sting Exposes Butt Lifts, Treatments Offered In Unlicensed NJ Woman's Home: Cops
Undercover Sting Exposes Butt Lifts, Treatments Offered In Unlicensed NJ Woman's Home: Cops A New Jersey woman was accused of performing Brazilian butt lifts and wrinkle removals at an unlicensed medical practice, authorities said. Yamile Mattos, 61, of South Plainfield, was charged with unlicensed practice of medicine, possession with intent to distribute prescription legend drugs, and possession of counterfeit or misbranded prescription legend drugs, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said in a news release on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Undercover officers posed as clients seeking cosmetic procedures at a Park Avenue home on Tuesday, Dec. 17. During the sti…
Man's Body Found In Greenwood Wildlife Management Area, Prosecutors Say Man's Body Found In Greenwood Wildlife Management Area, Prosecutors Say
Man's Body Found In Greenwood Wildlife Management Area, Prosecutors Say A man’s decomposing body was discovered in Manchester Township, prompting an active investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies, authorities said. The body was found in the Greenwood Wildlife Management Area on Saturday, Dec. 14, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a news release on Thursday, Dec. 19. The man was "in a state of advanced decomposition." Investigators from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, New Jersey State Police Major Crime Bureau, New Jersey State Police Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Manchester Township Police Depar…
'You're Good:' NJ State Troopers Often Gave Connected Motorists Free Pass, Comptroller Finds 'You're Good:' NJ State Troopers Often Gave Connected Motorists Free Pass, Comptroller Finds
'You're Good:' NJ State Troopers Often Gave Connected Motorists Free Pass, Comptroller Finds The difference between getting a ticket and getting a warning from a New Jersey State Trooper could be based on who you know, according to a new report from the New Jersey Comptroller's Office. As part of its Police Accountability Project, the comptroller's office reviewed camera footage of 501 stops by state police that did not result in a ticket. In 27% of the stops, motorists presented a courtesy card, claimed to have a friend or relative in law enforcement, or flashed a law enforcement badge and then were let go, the report said. In some cases, the trooper released the motorist immediat…
Gang Members Convicted Of Killing Beloved South Jersey Teen With Autism, Prosecutors Say Gang Members Convicted Of Killing Beloved South Jersey Teen With Autism, Prosecutors Say
Gang Members Convicted Of Killing Beloved South Jersey Teen With Autism, Prosecutors Say Two Pemberton Township men were found guilty of murder in the 2021 killing of a Willingboro teen with autism, authorities said. A jury convicted 27-year-old Kavon Carter and 22-year-old Sylas Young on Tuesday, Dec. 17, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said in a news release. They were indicted in the death of 18-year-old Yahsinn "YaYa" Robinson. Willingboro police responded to Barrington Lane just before 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, Apr. 22, 2021. Robinson, a senior at Willingboro High School, was shot several times and pronounced dead at the scene. Investig…
Atlantic City Teen Dodges Longer Sentence In Deadly Father's Day Shooting, Prosecutors Say Atlantic City Teen Dodges Longer Sentence In Deadly Father's Day Shooting, Prosecutors Say
Atlantic City Teen Dodges Longer Sentence In Deadly Father's Day Shooting, Prosecutors Say An Atlantic City teen will spend more than a decade in prison for the shooting death of another teen on Father's Day more than a year ago, authorities said. Azair Wilson, 19, was sentenced on Tuesday, Dec. 17 to 12 years in state prison, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. He pleaded guilty to first-degree aggravated manslaughter in the killing of 18-year-old Tamaj Bennett, also from Atlantic City. Prosecutors said Wilson's plea deal recommended an 18-year sentence but the judge decided to reduce the sentence by six years. After his release, Wilson will have five…
Middle School Wrestling Coach Arrested On Child Porn Charges: Somerset Prosecutor Middle School Wrestling Coach Arrested On Child Porn Charges: Somerset Prosecutor
Middle School Wrestling Coach Arrested On Child Porn Charges: Somerset Prosecutor A 52-year-old Raritan Borough resident and middle school wrestling coach was arrested and charged on Tuesday, Dec. 17, with possessing child pornography, authorities said. Nicholas Cringoli, who works as a paraprofessional with the Franklin Township school district as well as wrestling coach, uploaded images of child exploitation or abuse of a child, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., and Raritan Borough Chief of Police Thomas Fisher said. A seizure of Cringoli's electronic devices revealed&…
Burglary Suspect Caught After Bold Jersey Shore Break-In Spree, Police Say Burglary Suspect Caught After Bold Jersey Shore Break-In Spree, Police Say
Burglary Suspect Caught After Bold Jersey Shore Break-In Spree, Police Say A Neptune man was accused of trying to break into several homes and a vehicle in Spring Lake, authorities said. Edward Leo, 57, was facing eight charges in the case, the Spring Lake Police Department said in a news release on Wednesday, Dec. 18. A Monmouth Avenue resident reported an unknown man attempting to break into his home just after midnight on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Sea Girt and Spring Lake Heights officers quickly responded, along with a Bradley Beach K-9 unit. Investigators said the suspect also tried to enter another nearby home and rummaged through at least one unlocked ve…
Atlantic City's Mayor Asked Daughter To 'Twist Up' Abuse Accusations, New Indictment Says Atlantic City's Mayor Asked Daughter To 'Twist Up' Abuse Accusations, New Indictment Says
Atlantic City's Mayor Asked Daughter To 'Twist Up' Abuse Accusations, New Indictment Says Atlantic City's mayor was accused of telling his teen daughter to lie to police after she accused her parents of violent abuse, authorities said. Mayor Marty Small Sr., 50, was indicted by a grand jury on Tuesday, Dec. 17 for third-degree witness tampering, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. He was already facing an indictment on child abuse-related charges along with Dr. La'Quetta Small, his wife and superintendent of Atlantic City schools. In the latest indictment, prosecutors said Mayor Small asked his 16-year-old daughter in September to …
Life Sentences Cut Short For Brothers Convicted In Violent South Jersey Bank Robberies: Feds Life Sentences Cut Short For Brothers Convicted In Violent South Jersey Bank Robberies: Feds
Life Sentences Cut Short For Brothers Convicted In Violent South Jersey Bank Robberies: Feds The life sentences have been reduced for two New Jersey brothers convicted in a string of violent crimes, including armed bank robberies and a thwarted armored car heist in the late 90s, authorities said. Charles Rodriguez, 58, and Joseph Rodriguez, 57, were re-sentenced to 30 years in prison for committing two armed bank robberies and conspiring to rob an armored car, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said in a news release on Tuesday, Dec. 17. The brothers were initially convicted in 1999 after a six-week jury trial on conspiracy, carjacking, multiple armed robberies, …
Twerking Porch Pirates Return To South Jersey Home: 'That's My A** On The Internet' (VIDEO) Twerking Porch Pirates Return To South Jersey Home: 'That's My A** On The Internet' (VIDEO)
Twerking Porch Pirates Return To South Jersey Home: 'That's My A** On The Internet' (Video) A bold and bizarre Sicklerville package theft had a surprising twist when two suspects returned to the home twice after spotting themselves on a neighborhood app, authorities said. The suspects were caught on a Ring doorbell camera at around 6:36 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9, the Gloucester Township Police Department said in a Facebook post on Wednesday, Dec. 18. The duo snatched an Amazon package containing $74 worth of glasses and baby items. The theft happened outside a home in the Independence Square Townhomes, behind the Lowe’s and Target. The footage showed one suspect …
Three Arrested After 'Chaotic' Armed Home Invasion In Atlantic City, Police Say Three Arrested After 'Chaotic' Armed Home Invasion In Atlantic City, Police Say
Three Arrested After 'Chaotic' Armed Home Invasion In Atlantic City, Police Say Three men were accused of an armed home invasion at a scene described by police as "chaotic," authorities said. Officers arrested two Atlantic City men, 36-year-old Andrew James and 35-year-old Rashad Lampkin, along with 34-year-old Andrey Green of Galloway Township, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Police responded to the home on Brooklyn Avenue at around 6:02 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16. Arriving officers found suspects and victims running in the area. Investigators said Lampkin confronted a victim outside the home with a gun, forcing his…
South Jersey Store Manager Recorded Teen Coworkers Using Employee Bathroom, Police Say South Jersey Store Manager Recorded Teen Coworkers Using Employee Bathroom, Police Say
South Jersey Store Manager Recorded Teen Coworkers Using Employee Bathroom, Police Say A Moorestown Mall store manager was accused of hiding a camera inside the employee bathroom, recording inappropriate videos of his teen coworkers, authorities said. Robert McGuire of Willingboro was arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 17, the Moorestown Police Department said in a news release. He was a manager at Time After Time, a luxury watch store and repair shop. Officers responded to the store on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Two teen employees told police they discovered a concerning device in the store’s bathroom earlier that day around 4 p.m. One employee noticed a power bank with a flashin…
Brick Township Man Pleads Guilty To Toms River Man's Grisly Dismemberment, Prosecutors Say Brick Township Man Pleads Guilty To Toms River Man's Grisly Dismemberment, Prosecutors Say
Brick Township Man Pleads Guilty To Toms River Man's Grisly Dismemberment, Prosecutors Say A Brick Township man admitted to his role in the dismemberment of a Toms River man's body, authorities said. Jared Krysiak, 34, pleaded guilty on Monday, Dec. 16 to desecration of human remains, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a news release. Krysiak was among the four people indicted in the killing of 56-year-old Kerry Rollason. Elizabeth Mascarelli of Seaside Heights entered a guilty plea on Monday, Dec. 9 for an aggravated manslaughter charge. She was previously indicted on Thursday, Oct. 24 for murder, conspiracy to commit murder, hindering apprehen…
Man, 52, Dies When Lexus Drives Off Atlantic City Expressway: Troopers Man, 52, Dies When Lexus Drives Off Atlantic City Expressway: Troopers
Man, 52, Dies When Lexus Drives Off Atlantic City Expressway: Troopers A Bridgeton man was killed when his car drove off the Atlantic City Expressway and rolled over, authorities said. Rodney Sarao, 52, died in the crash on Thursday, Dec. 12, a state police spokesperson said. Troopers responded to the scene on the eastbound side of the expressway at around 7:55 a.m. The crash happened near milepost 1.4 in Atlantic City. Investigators said Sarao was driving east in a Lexus when the car veered off the right side of the highway, went down an embankment, and overturned. Sarao died from his injuries. The crash remained under inv…
Careless Driver Crashes Into Post Office: Montgomery PD Careless Driver Crashes Into Post Office: Montgomery PD
Careless Driver Crashes Into Post Office: Montgomery PD A 79-year-old Skillman resident crashed her car into the Blawenburg Post Office on the afternoon of Monday, Dec. 16, authorities said. At 12:16 p.m., the woman was backing out of a parking spot, when she thought she had put her vehicle in drive, Montgomery police said. The vehicle was actually still in reverse and when she stepped on the accelerator, the car backed into the front of the post office, police said. The post office sustained structural damage to the front of the building, and was inspected by Montgomery Township Code Enforcement, police said. The driver and two people inside th…
DWI Driver Killed South Jersey Man, 72, In Head-On Crash: Police DWI Driver Killed South Jersey Man, 72, In Head-On Crash: Police
DWI Driver Killed South Jersey Man, 72, In Head-On Crash: Police An Egg Harbor Township resident was accused of driving under the influence in a crash that killed a Somers Point man, authorities said. Oriel Dixon, 38, was charged with driving while impaired, the Egg Harbor Township Police Department said in a news release on Tuesday, Dec. 17. According to state police data, the crash happened near the intersection of Blackman Road and Carrann Lane. Dixon was arrested after the crash that killed 72-year-old Joseph Natale on Monday, Dec. 16. Officers responded to the scene between Brookside Drive and Meadow Drive at around 9:03 p.m. Investigator…
Suicidal NJ Man Crashes, BMW Catches Fire After Police Chase On Route 22: PA State Troopers Suicidal NJ Man Crashes, BMW Catches Fire After Police Chase On Route 22: PA State Troopers
Suicidal NJ Man Crashes, BMW Catches Fire After Police Chase On Route 22: PA State Troopers A suicidal man crashed his vehicle and was ejected after leading Pennsylvania State Police on a chase along Route 22 in South Whitehall Township, authorities announced. Troopers from the Pennsylvania State Police Troop M – Fogelsville Crime Unit were alerted to a suicidal male traveling into Pennsylvania from New Jersey on Monday, Dec. 16, at approximately 11:30 a.m., according to a release. The man was spotted driving a BMW X-5 westbound on Route 22, police said. When troopers attempted to stop him, he fled, leading officers on a pursuit through local roads before returning to Route 22. T…
14 Arrested In Heroin, Cocaine Crackdown In Atlantic City Neighborhood: Police 14 Arrested In Heroin, Cocaine Crackdown In Atlantic City Neighborhood: Police
14 Arrested In Heroin, Cocaine Crackdown In Atlantic City Neighborhood: Police More than a dozen people were arrested in Atlantic City during a recent operation targeting drug dealing and neighborhood crime, authorities said. There were 14 people arrested in the investigation, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Prompted by complaints from residents and business owners, officers focused on issues reported near Bellevue, Florida, and Texas avenues for more than a month. In December, police recovered 160 bags of heroin, nearly five ounces of cocaine, prescription pills, and drug paraphernalia. Officers…
22+ Pounds Of 'Gas Station Heroin' Seized From South Jersey Shipping Center, Feds Say 22+ Pounds Of 'Gas Station Heroin' Seized From South Jersey Shipping Center, Feds Say
22+ Pounds Of 'Gas Station Heroin' Seized From South Jersey Shipping Center, Feds Say Customs agents seized more than 22 pounds of tianeptine—a dangerous drug also called "gas station heroin"—at a South Jersey shipping facility, authorities said. Customs and Border Protection officers found the shipments at "an international express consignment facility," CBP said in a news release on Friday, Dec. 13. CBP didn't mention the specific location where the packages were found. The shipments were marked as "deep groove ball bearings" but officers found five bags of a white powdery substance in each package. The parcels were seized on Monday, Nov. 25 and Monday,…