NJ Cop Learns Fate For Stealing From PBA: Prosecutor NJ Cop Learns Fate For Stealing From PBA: Prosecutor
NJ Cop Learns Fate For Stealing From PBA: Prosecutor A 53-year-old South Brunswick police officer has been sentenced to five years in prison after admitting to stealing $75,000 from his Policeman's Benevolent Association chapter, authorities announced Wednesday, July 1. Jason Gassman pleaded guilty to theft earlier this year, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said.  An investigation into Gassman was launched after he stole bedding valued at $100 from an Ocean Township department store, Santiago said. Gassman had served as his local PBA's treasurer since 2009, stealing more than $75,000 over the last six years by using the chap…
Sussex County Man Threatened Woman, Kept Defaced Rifle, Arsenal: Police Sussex County Man Threatened Woman, Kept Defaced Rifle, Arsenal: Police
Sussex County Man Threatened Woman, Kept Defaced Rifle, Arsenal: Police A Sussex County man was arrested after police say he threatened to harm a woman and was found with a defaced rifle, a handgun, hollow-point ammunition, and high-capacity magazines following a multi-agency investigation. Austin Babcock, 29, of Hardyston, was arrested on Monday, March 30, after Franklin Borough police investigated reports that he was unlawfully possessing firearms and had threatened a victim in the borough, authorities said. Sgt. William Grissom and Patrol Officer Brendan Prol received information from the victim alleging Babcock was in possession of a rifle and a handgun equ…
First Name With Most Negative Baggage Revealed In New Survey First Name With Most Negative Baggage Revealed In New Survey
First Name With Most Negative Baggage Revealed In New Survey First impressions may begin before anyone says a word. A new survey finds that many Americans admit they make assumptions about people based solely on a first name, and one name stood out above all the others. Karen was named the most-judged first name in the survey by Talker Research. The survey of 2,000 Americans found that 18 percent of respondents said they make assumptions about someone based entirely on a first name. Gen Z respondents were the most likely to do it. Twenty-nine percent of Gen Z respondents said they judge people by first name alone, compared with 21 percent of m…
Trump Takes First Trip On Controversial New Air Force One Trump Takes First Trip On Controversial New Air Force One
Trump Takes First Trip On Controversial New Air Force One A presidential aircraft that has already stirred debate has now taken its first official trip with President Donald Trump aboard. President Donald Trump flew on the Boeing 747 on Wednesday, July 1, traveling from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland to Medora, North Dakota. The visit was tied to the upcoming opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. The aircraft was gifted to the US government by Qatar, retrofitted with taxpayer dollars, and is expected to serve as a temporary presidential plane while the US waits for two long-delayed Boeing replacements. The plane is know…
Trump Cites 'Y.M.C.A.' Revival At His Rallies In Tribute To Village People Frontman Trump Cites 'Y.M.C.A.' Revival At His Rallies In Tribute To Village People Frontman
Trump Cites 'Y.M.C.A.' Revival At His Rallies In Tribute To Village People Frontman A disco anthem tied to decades of parties, parades, and campaign rallies is now part of a presidential tribute. President Donald Trump remembered Victor Willis, the original lead singer of Village People, in a Truth Social post on Wednesday morning, July 1, after Willis’ death at age 74. Willis, the voice of "Y.M.C.A.," "Macho Man," and "In the Navy," died Tuesday, June 30, after a short illness, Daily Voice reported earlier Wednesday. "Y.M.C.A." became closely associated with Trump’s rallies, often playing as his closing song while he performed his familiar arm-pumping dance. The song, r…
Second Teen Surrenders After Arrest In Colorado For Killing Of Penn State Senior Billy Schmidt Second Teen Surrenders After Arrest In Colorado For Killing Of Penn State Senior Billy Schmidt
Second Teen Surrenders After Arrest In Colorado For Killing Of Penn State Senior Billy Schmidt Both teens wanted in the fatal shooting of Penn State senior Billy Schmidt have been arrested — one in Colorado and the other surrendered in Pennsylvania — while a Philadelphia man is accused of helping them flee, authorities announced on Thursday, July 2.  One of two teenagers wanted in the fatal shooting of a Penn State senior during an apparent robbery in South Philadelphia has been arrested in Colorado, authorities explained. The 16-year-old was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service on Wednesday, July 1, according to Philadelphia Police Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore. …
Accused Killer, 22, Dies In NJ Prison: Report Accused Killer, 22, Dies In NJ Prison: Report
Accused Killer, 22, Dies In NJ Prison: Report A 22-year-old New Jersey inmate died four days after he was found unresponsive inside a housing unit at the Garden State Youth Correctional Facility, state officials tell Daily Voice. Stephens was found unresponsive inside a housing unit at the Garden State Youth Correctional Facility at approximately 9:15 p.m. on Friday, June 20, and was taken to a hospital, where he died four days later, New Jersey Department of Corrections spokesperson Christopher Greeder said. Stephens' death is believed to have been an act of self-harm, Greeder said. Stephens was admitted to the state prison system on …
SWAT Called For Landlord Who Stabbed Tenant In Bergen County: Cops SWAT Called For Landlord Who Stabbed Tenant In Bergen County: Cops
SWAT Called For Landlord Who Stabbed Tenant In Bergen County: Cops A landlord accused of stabbing his tenant during an early morning dispute was taken into custody after police called in the Bergen County Regional SWAT Team, authorities said. East Rutherford police responded to 85 Humboldt St. at approximately 2:20 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, for a reported dispute and possible stabbing, East Rutherford Police Capt. Jeff Yannacone said. Officers found a tenant who said his landlord, Albert Damore, stabbed him during an argument, Yannacone said. The victim had a puncture wound to his side and was treated by officers before being taken to Hackensack Universit…
'Harry Potter,' 'Indiana Jones' Actor Michael Byrne Dies At 82 'Harry Potter,' 'Indiana Jones' Actor Michael Byrne Dies At 82
'Harry Potter,' 'Indiana Jones' Actor Michael Byrne Dies At 82 A British actor known in the US for his roles in the "Harry Potter" and "Indiana Jones" film franchises has died. Michael Byrne died at 82 years old on Saturday, June 20. The Guardian first reported Byrne's death on Wednesday, July 1. Byrne's cause of death wasn't immediately released. "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Byrne," a representative for Byrne said in a statement to NBC News. "Michael will be remembered as an extraordinary actor whose talent, warmth, and sense of humour touched so many." "Harry Potter" fans knew Byrne as the older Gellert Gri…
Kathie Lee Gifford On Why She's Selling $100M Connecticut Mansion: 'My World Went Silent' Kathie Lee Gifford On Why She's Selling $100M Connecticut Mansion: 'My World Went Silent'
Kathie Lee Gifford On Why She's Selling $100M Connecticut Mansion: 'My World Went Silent' Kathie Lee Gifford says she's selling her sprawling Connecticut estate because the home no longer feels the same after the loss of her husband and her children starting families of their own. The Greenwich property, known as Cedar Cliff, hit the market in May with a $100 million asking price, making it the most expensive home currently listed in Connecticut. Related: Tour Kathie Lee Gifford's Greenwich Mansion The former "TODAY" and "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" host said the decision comes down to the memories tied to the home she shared with her late husband, Frank Gifford. Th…
21-Year-Old Woman Had Cocaine: Newton PD 21-Year-Old Woman Had Cocaine: Newton PD
21-Year-Old Woman Had Cocaine: Newton PD A 21-year-old woman was arrested for possessing cocaine in Newton, authorities announced Wednesday, July 1. At 9:23 p.m. on Monday, June 15, officers responded to a report of a disturbance at 144 Spring St., Newton police said. Officers encountered Chelsie Cox who continued to act in a disorderly manner, police said.  Cox was arrested and she was found to possess cocaine and drug paraphernalia, police said. She was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, drug paraphernalia and disorderly conduct, police said.
5 Injured After Truck-SUVs Collide On Route 80: NJSP 5 Injured After Truck-SUVs Collide On Route 80: NJSP
5 Injured After Truck-suvs Collide On Route 80: Njsp Five people were injured following a crash between an SUV and a box truck on Route 80 West Tuesday, June 30, authorities said. At 9:39 p.m.,  the box truck collided with a Mazda SUV on Route 80 West in Denville, Caitlin Brennan, a spokesperson for the New Jersey State Police said. The box truck then overturned, Brennan said. The box truck proceeded to collide with a Ford SUV, Brennan said. The driver and two passengers of the Mazda sustained moderate injuries and were all transported to an area hospital. The driver and passenger of the Ford sustained minor injuries and were transported…