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PhD Student From NJ Who Killed Infant, Abused Twin Baby Brother Sentenced
A former PhD student from New Jersey who killed her friend’s infant son and abused his twin brother was sentenced in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, Oct. 28, court records show.
Nicole Elizabeth Virzi, 32, of Saddle Brook, pleaded guilty to third-degree murder, aggravated assault, and endangering the welfare of children in the death of 6-week-old Leon Katz and injuries to his twin brother.
Leon was alert, behaving normally, and had no head injuries when his parents left him with Virzi at their Pittsburgh apartment, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, Oct. 29.
His p…
200 Dirt Bikers Block Road, One Arrested Fleeing Cops: Hamilton PD
A 27-year-old Trenton man was arrested after he was caught driving a stolen dirt bike in Hamilton, authorities announced.
On Sunday, Oct. 25, officers responded to Quakerbridge Road and Sloan Avenue for a report of 200 e-bikes, dirt bikes, and ATVs blocking the roadway, operating off-road, and damaging property, Hamilton police said.
Tyshawn Turner attempted to flee officers on a dirt bike, police said. Turner fell from the bike and fled on foot before being apprehended a short time later, police said. The dirt bike Turner was operating, which had been reported stolen, was recover…
‘Daily Show’ Writer, Obama Speechwriter Kevin Bleyer Killed In Crash Near NJ Border
A four-time Emmy-winning “Daily Show” writer who also penned jokes for former President Barack Obama was killed in a Pennsylvania car crash, his family announced on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
Kevin Bleyer, 54, was driving on a rural road in Millrift, Pike County, where he had a home, when the crash happened on Sunday, Oct. 25, his publicist told The Hollywood Reporter. No one else was hurt.
His wife, Nella Vera, remembered him as her “soulmate” and “partner in crime” in a heartbreaking tribute shared on his Facebook page.
“He had many public accomplishments and awards throughout his long and succes…
South Jersey Brewery Announces Closure
A brewery in Berlin is closing its doors.
Berlin Brewing, which opened in 2014, announced it is shutting down owners Eddie and Michele Secrest announced in a lengthy post on Facebook.
"It is with very heavy hearts, we’ve made the difficult decision to close Berlin Brewing," the Secrest's wrote. "To everyone who walked through our doors, sat at our bar, drank our beer, came to an event, brought friends, supported us, or simply made our taproom part of your life: thank you.
The Secrest's thanked many people in their post, including its regular customers.
"Especially those who became so…
Conservative NJ Influencer Charged In Minnesota Voting Stunt
Two conservative influencers said they were putting Minnesota's voter vouching law to an extreme test when they dressed in Muslim-style clothing, adopted fake accents, and filmed themselves at polling places. But after reviewing videos of the stunt, prosecutors said the pair had violated state election laws and charged both with felonies.
James Edward O'Keefe, 42, who grew up in Westwood, NJ, and Cam Higby, 26, of Gouverneur, NY, were each charged with felony unlawful voting and identity theft on Wednesday, Oct. 28, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office announced.
The charges stem from the …
Victim Of Route 23 Motorcycle Crash ID'd As 22-Year-Old Esthetician
The victim of a deadly motorcycle crash on Route 23 has been identified as a 22-year-old esthetician.
Kristen Lembo, 22, of Pompton Lakes, died in a motorcycle crash in Morris County early Tuesday morning, Oct. 27, authorities said.
At 2:39 a.m., Pequannock police responded to a single motorcycle crash on Route 23 south, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. Lembo was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.
Born in Hackensack, Lembo grew up in Pompton Lakes, where she developed her love for gymnastics and a passion for drawing and painting, according to her obituary from the …
Meth Leads To Burlington County Man Busted On Drug Charges: Police
Four people were arrested in Stafford and hit with drug charges after methamphetamine was seized on Tuesday, Oct. 27, authorities said.
At 6:30 p.m., the drug enforcement unit conducted a narcotics investigating that resulted in a search warrant being executed at 1236 Grays Rd. in Warren Grove and a vehicle., leading to the seizure of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and materials associated with the distribution of controlled dangerous substances, police said.
Louis Gary, a 40-year-old Warrens Grove resident, Charles Taylor, a 40-year-old Tabernacle resident, Stacey Hickle, a 49-y…
