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Former 'Amazon Teacher Of Year' Accused Of Raping Middle School Student: DA Former 'Amazon Teacher Of Year' Accused Of Raping Middle School Student: DA
Former 'Amazon Teacher Of Year' Accused Of Raping Middle School Student: DA A former Massachusetts teacher once named one of Amazon's teachers of the year has been charged with raping a child, authorities announced.  Tymond Tran was charged with aggravated rape of a child with a 5-year age difference, indecent assault and battery on a person 14 or over, posing or exhibiting a child in the nude, and providing obscene matter to a minor, the Essex County District Attorney's Office said.  The allegations stem from incidents that prosecutors said happened in Lynn in 2022, while he taught computer science at Thurgood Marshall Middle School.  Tran pleaded …

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
NJ Man Defrauded Elderly Woman: Hammonton Police NJ Man Defrauded Elderly Woman: Hammonton Police
NJ Man Defrauded Elderly Woman: Hammonton Police A 50-year-old Hammonton man was arrested and charged with defrauding an elderly woman, authorities said. James Donio faces numerous theft charges after he defrauded the 80-year-old woman over a period of six years, Hammonton police said. Donio became involved in her finances, purporting to be a trusted close friend, but ended up taking $914,200 from her. The woman, a businesswoman and lifelong resident of Hammonton, was taken advantage of through several fraudulent leases, fraudulent discharge of mortgage, and a myriad of unauthorized checks from her personal and business acc…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Man Improperly Crossing Roadway Struck By Cop: Egg Harbor Twp PD Man Improperly Crossing Roadway Struck By Cop: Egg Harbor Twp PD
Man Improperly Crossing Roadway Struck By Cop: Egg Harbor Twp PD A 58-year-old Pleasantville man was struck by a police vehicle in Egg Harbor Township early Wednesday, July 22, authorities said. At 12:07 a.m., Egg Harbor Township Officer William Danz was operating a marked patrol vehicle traveling eastbound on Black Horse Pike when he struck the man at the intersection near Old Egg Harbor Road, Egg Harbor Township police said. Danz  immediately stopped his vehicle, rendered aid to the pedestrian until emergency medical services arrived, police said. The pedestrian sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a nearby trau…

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by Sam Barron
News
Missing Woman Believed To Be Among 4 US Soldiers Killed In Mideast Missing Woman Believed To Be Among 4 US Soldiers Killed In Mideast
Missing Woman Believed To Be Among 4 US Soldiers Killed In Mideast The search for a missing soldier from New York City has taken a devastating turn. The Pentagon announced on Tuesday, July 21, that Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, 28, of Ozone Park, Queens, is believed to have been killed during an enemy attack at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. Rampersad had been listed as missing after the Iranian missile and drone attack on Friday, July 17. The Pentagon casualty notice said her status was changed to Duty Status-Whereabouts Unknown and that she was believed deceased. The distinction means her death had not been formally confirmed. The attack remains under in…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
SWAT Called To Arrest Whitewater Attorney In New Jersey Assault Case: Police SWAT Called To Arrest Whitewater Attorney In New Jersey Assault Case: Police
SWAT Called To Arrest Whitewater Attorney In New Jersey Assault Case: Police A prominent attorney known for his role in the 1990s Whitewater scandal was arrested in Bergen County after authorities said he hid inside his home while officers attempted to take him into custody, bringing a SWAT team to the scene. Robert William Ray, 66, was arrested in Englewood Cliffs on Tuesday, July 21, on charges of simple assault and terroristic threats, according to Bergen County Jail records. He remained held in the Bergen County Jail as of Wednesday afternoon, July 22. Officers went to Ray's home to arrest him on the assault charges, but he did not answer the door, Englewood Cli…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Budget Bombshell: Councilman's Walkout Sparks Hundreds Of Edison Furloughs Budget Bombshell: Councilman's Walkout Sparks Hundreds Of Edison Furloughs
Budget Bombshell: Councilman's Walkout Sparks Hundreds Of Edison Furloughs A councilman's walkout during Edison's budget meeting is being blamed by the mayor, council president and public safety unions for derailing the township's spending plan and triggering furloughs affecting municipal employees, including police officers and firefighters. The Township Council was scheduled to hold a public hearing and vote on the 2026 municipal budget on Monday, July 20. Three of the township's seven council members were already absent, leaving the governing body with the minimum four members needed to conduct business, according to Mayor Sam Joshi. The failed vote left approx…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Deadline Nears For Amazon Prime Customers To File Claims In $2.5B Settlement Deadline Nears For Amazon Prime Customers To File Claims In $2.5B Settlement
Deadline Nears For Amazon Prime Customers To File Claims In $2.5B Settlement Amazon Prime customers have only a few days left to file a claim as part of a $2.5 billion federal settlement. The deadline to submit claims is Monday, July 27. The Federal Trade Commission and Amazon reached the settlement in September 2025 over how Prime memberships were marketed and canceled. The FTC accused Amazon of enrolling consumers in Prime without clear consent, collecting billing information before fully disclosing membership terms, and making it difficult for users to cancel. Amazon settled the case without admitting fault but said it's working to "make it clear and simple …

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by Chris Spiker
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NJ Fisherman, 38, Dies Suddenly 130 Nautical Miles Off Long Island Coast: Police NJ Fisherman, 38, Dies Suddenly 130 Nautical Miles Off Long Island Coast: Police
NJ Fisherman, 38, Dies Suddenly 130 Nautical Miles Off Long Island Coast: Police A 38-year-old New Jersey fisherman died suddenly while on board a vessel off the coast of Long Island on Tuesday, July 21, police said. Sean Smida, 38, of Toms River, fell unconscious just before 10 a.m. Tuesday when the ship was about 130 nautical miles east of Montauk Point, the East Hampton Police Department said. The ship, a private fishing vessel, immediately headed for the U.S. Coast Guard station in Montauk and arrived around 1:30 p.m., authorities said. People on board attempted to revive Smida during the journey, cops said. “Based on the preliminary investigation, it appears Mr. S…

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by Joe Wilkinson
Police & Fire
Dogs Living In Plastic Baby Pools, Kittens Rescued From Deplorable Conditions At NJ Home: SPCA Dogs Living In Plastic Baby Pools, Kittens Rescued From Deplorable Conditions At NJ Home: SPCA
Dogs Living In Plastic Baby Pools, Kittens Rescued From Deplorable Conditions At NJ Home: SPCA A person in Neptune Township was charged with animal cruelty after nearly a dozen animals were found in unhealthy living conditions, with one dog dead, authorities announced Tuesday, July 21. An anonymous complaint led police to discover eight kittens living in a filthy outdoor enclosure, the Monmouth County SPCA said. The kittens had upper respiratory infections and are being treated at the SPCA. "While they are scared and confused, they all seem to be in good spirits, and are happy to have a safe, comfortable space to live in," the SPCA said. Two female pit bulls were living in an o…

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by Sam Barron
Business
168K Nissan, Infiniti Vehicles Recalled Over Safety Concern: What To Know 168K Nissan, Infiniti Vehicles Recalled Over Safety Concern: What To Know
168K Nissan, Infiniti Vehicles Recalled Over Safety Concern: What To Know More than 168,000 Nissan and Infiniti SUVs are being recalled because an incorrect weight label could lead to overloading and increase crash risks. Nissan North America issued the recall for 168,149 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Thursday, July 16. The recall includes certain 2020-2026 Nissan Armada, 2011-2013 Infiniti QX56, and 2014-2027 Infiniti QX80 vehicles equipped with 22-inch wheels. The SUVs were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating on the certification label. The rating shows how much weight each axle can sa…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Florida Man With Flamethrower Barricades Himself In RV At NJ Walmart: Police Florida Man With Flamethrower Barricades Himself In RV At NJ Walmart: Police
Florida Man With Flamethrower Barricades Himself In RV At NJ Walmart: Police A 38-year-old Florida man was arrested and hit with numerous charges after he barricaded himself at a Walmart parking lot in South Jersey, authorities said. At 11:02 p.m. on Monday, July 20, officers responded to the Walmart at 1740 Route 38 in Lumberton following a report of a dispute between two people that escalated to a robbery, Lumberton police said. Blake Reed entered a recreational vehicle and refused repeated requests by officers to exit or communicate with law enforcement, police said. Officers also received information indicating that Reed may have been in possession of a fla…

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by Sam Barron
News
Vacation Horror: American Tourists Stabbed In Rare Attack At Acropolis In Greece Vacation Horror: American Tourists Stabbed In Rare Attack At Acropolis In Greece
Vacation Horror: American Tourists Stabbed In Rare Attack At Acropolis In Greece A morning outing at one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks turned into a bloody scramble for help. Two Greek-American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, on Tuesday, July 21, according to multiple reports, including ABC News and NBC News. The attack was highly unusual in Greece, where violent street assaults are rare. The Acropolis area is one of the country’s busiest tourist destinations and draws visitors from around the world. The incident happened at about 8:05 a.m. on a pedestrian walkway near the southern entrance to the Acropolis archaeological site. …

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by Joe Lombardi