Jersey Shore Warehouse Fire Tolls Multiple Alarms: FD Jersey Shore Warehouse Fire Tolls Multiple Alarms: FD
Jersey Shore Warehouse Fire Tolls Multiple Alarms: FD A warehouse became engulfed in flames in a multi-alarm fire in Freehold, authorities said. At 10 p.m. on Friday, July 31, firefighters responded to the warehouse fire at Freehold Cartage on Route 33, the Morganville Fire Department said. Firefighters arrived and were met with large column of smoke and heavy fire, prompting a second alarm to be transmitted, prompting additional units to respond, fire officials said. Firefighters were forced to hand drag their supply house to suppress the fire with water, firefighters said. A third alarm was tolled as more mutual aid responded to fight t…
'Gunshots' Triggers SWAT Response In Bergen County Town — But It Wasn't Gunfire 'Gunshots' Triggers SWAT Response In Bergen County Town — But It Wasn't Gunfire
'Gunshots' Triggers SWAT Response In Bergen County Town — But It Wasn't Gunfire A report of possible gunshots prompted a large police response in Bergen County on Tuesday morning, Aug. 4. It wasn't until investigators were on scene that they discovered no weapon had been fired, police said. Officers responding to West Saddle River Road secured the area and requested assistance from mutual aid law enforcement agencies and the Bergen County Regional SWAT Team out of an abundance of caution, police said. Following a thorough investigation, authorities determined the loud noise was caused by a blown electrical transformer. There was never an active threat and no inju…
Crash Shuts Route 17 Near Garden State Plaza (DEVELOPING) Crash Shuts Route 17 Near Garden State Plaza (DEVELOPING)
Crash Shuts Route 17 Near Garden State Plaza (Developing) A crash is causing delays on Route 17 south near the Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 4. Paramus police alerted motorists to the crash shortly after 3 p.m., warning drivers to expect delays in the southbound lanes. The New Jersey Department of Transportation's traffic system showed officers arriving at the scene, located just before the ramp to Farview Avenue, at 3:10 p.m., with one lane of traffic getting by. No information about injuries or the number of vehicles involved was immediately available. Motorists are urged to use caution and expect slow-movi…
20-Year-Old Men Die In Suspected Overdoses In Same NJ Town: Police 20-Year-Old Men Die In Suspected Overdoses In Same NJ Town: Police
20-Year-Old Men Die In Suspected Overdoses In Same NJ Town: Police The deaths of two 20-year-old men are under investigation as suspected overdoses, authorities in a New Jersey town announced Tuesday, Aug. 4. The Kearny Police Department is investigating the deaths in coordination with the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office, according to police. Authorities did not release the identities of the two men or say when the deaths occurred. As the investigation continues, Kearny police are urging residents to take steps to prevent future overdoses by properly disposing of unused medications. Anyone wishing to discard unused prescription medications or narco…
Charging Bison Chases Child In Terrifying Yellowstone Incident: Video Charging Bison Chases Child In Terrifying Yellowstone Incident: Video
Charging Bison Chases Child In Terrifying Yellowstone Incident: Video A peaceful wildlife sighting turned into another heart-pounding close call at Yellowstone National Park. A viral video recorded Tuesday, July 28, shows a bison briefly chasing a child after a group walked toward the grazing animal near a park boardwalk. No injuries were reported. The child began running when the bison turned toward the group, triggering a brief chase. Witnesses can be heard shouting warnings as the child races along the boardwalk and reaches safety. The footage was recorded by park visitor Brittany Peteler, according to 6abc Philadelphia, which published a Storyful r…
Family Said She Had Schizophrenia — NJ Cop Was Just Cleared In Her Death Family Said She Had Schizophrenia — NJ Cop Was Just Cleared In Her Death
Family Said She Had Schizophrenia — NJ Cop Was Just Cleared In Her Death In the months following Deborah Terrell's death, her family publicly maintained that the 68-year-old, who had schizophrenia, was not given enough time to respond to officers' commands before she was fatally shot. Nearly a year later, a state grand jury reached its decision. The panel voted "no bill" on Monday, Aug. 3, declining to bring criminal charges against New Brunswick Police Officer Josue Plaza in the Aug. 8, 2025 encounter that killed her, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced. Investigators reviewed 911 calls, police radio transmissions, body-worn camera footage…
NYPD Cop Dies After Breast Explant Surgery: Reports NYPD Cop Dies After Breast Explant Surgery: Reports
Nypd Cop Dies After Breast Explant Surgery: Reports The NYPD is mourning the loss of a 31-year-old officer who reportedly died of a botched breast implant surgery in the Dominican Republic. Rebecca De Paula's family members tell Spanish outlet Noticias SIN that she developed a bacterial infection after having her breast implants removed in the Dominican Republic. De Paula developed severe diarrhea and her condition rapidly worsened before she died at a clinic in Santo Domingo following the procedure on Sunday, Aug. 2, according to the outlet. Her family is urging officials to probe whether or not medical malpractice or negligence contributed…
NY Police Official Was Getaway Driver In Son's Gang Shooting: Report NY Police Official Was Getaway Driver In Son's Gang Shooting: Report
NY Police Official Was Getaway Driver In Son's Gang Shooting: Report A high-ranking police official in Westchester County has been fired after being charged in an alleged Bronx gang-related shooting involving her son, city officials announced.  The City of Mount Vernon announced on Tuesday, Aug. 4, that Jennifer Lackard, who served as the department's Deputy Commissioner of Wellness, was terminated effective immediately following criminal charges filed by the Bronx County District Attorney's Office.  The New York Post reported that Lackard was arrested Tuesday morning alongside her son, Chase Lackard, 20, after prosecutors alleged he opened fire on…
‘Jersey Store’ Star Closing Business In NY While NJ Stores Thrive ‘Jersey Store’ Star Closing Business In NY While NJ Stores Thrive
‘Jersey Store’ Star Closing Business In NY While NJ Stores Thrive About 30 months after it first opened, The Snooki Shop is closing its Long Island location. The company’s Huntington branch at 42 Gerard Street will close in October, the store announced Monday, Aug. 3 on Instagram. “We’re celebrating with exclusive in-store sales over the next few weeks,” the store’s post read. “Stop by, shop your favorites, and help us make these final moments unforgettable.” The deals will only be available at the Huntington store, not online or at The Snooki Shop’s three other locations in Madison, NJ; Seaside Heights, NJ; or Nashville, TN. Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi LaV…
UFC Fighter Dies Suddenly At 34, Teammate Says He 'Lost A Brother' UFC Fighter Dies Suddenly At 34, Teammate Says He 'Lost A Brother'
UFC Fighter Dies Suddenly At 34, Teammate Says He 'Lost A Brother' A Brazilian mixed martial artist who fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship died after suffering an apparent heart attack. Allan Nascimento was found unresponsive on the morning of Monday, Aug. 3, the UFC announced. The flyweight and São Paulo native was 34 years old. Nicknamed "Puro Osso," which means "All Bones" in Portuguese, Nascimento made six appearances in the UFC, posting a 4-2 record inside the Octagon. "A fixture on the doorstep of the Top 15, Nascimento was a constant presence alongside his teammates whenever they made the walk, sharing an especial…
Bronx Man At Large After Committing $1K Fraud At The Home Depot: Stafford PD Bronx Man At Large After Committing $1K Fraud At The Home Depot: Stafford PD
Bronx Man At Large After Committing $1K Fraud At The Home Depot: Stafford PD A 20-year-old Bronx man is at large after he made fraudulent transactions at The Home Depot in Stafford, authorities announced Friday, Aug. 4. Joseph Diaz-Herra unlawfully used a person's credit card information by manually entering the card details to purchase $973 worth of assorted flooring products from the hardware store, Stafford police said. Diaz-Herra is charged with knowingly exhibiting a false government-issued driver's license or other identification, intent to commit credit card fraud, credit card theft, fraudulent use of a credit card and theft by deception, …
Amazon Trapped NJ Drivers In Lower-Paying Jobs, State Says In Landmark Lawsuit Amazon Trapped NJ Drivers In Lower-Paying Jobs, State Says In Landmark Lawsuit
Amazon Trapped NJ Drivers In Lower-Paying Jobs, State Says In Landmark Lawsuit New Jersey has filed yet another lawsuit against Amazon, this time alleging the company illegally used its dominance over delivery drivers to suppress wages, block unionization and restrict workers from finding better-paying jobs. Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced Tuesday, Aug. 4, that the state filed an antitrust lawsuit in U.S. District Court in New Jersey against Amazon, Amazon.com Services LLC and Amazon Logistics Inc. Amazon abused its dominant position in the labor market for Delivery Service Partner, or DSP, drivers by preventing companies in its delivery network from hir…