NJ Man, NY Accomplice Busted In $18K Heroin Deal: Half-Kilo Seized, DA Says NJ Man, NY Accomplice Busted In $18K Heroin Deal: Half-Kilo Seized, DA Says NJ Man, NY Accomplice Busted In $18K Heroin Deal: Half-Kilo Seized, DA Says
NJ Man, NY Accomplice Busted In $18K Heroin Deal: Half-Kilo Seized, DA Says Two men, including a New Jersey resident, have been indicted on top-level felony drug charges after arranging an $18,000 deal involving about half a kilogram of heroin in Rockland County, prosecutors said.  Orange County resident Marvin Jeanty, age 42, also known as “Cream,” of Monroe, and Passaic County resident Jordan Miranda, age 23, of Paterson, New Jersey, were indicted following an investigation by the Rockland County Drug Task Force into heroin distribution in Airmont, the Rockland County District Attorney's Office announced on Friday, Oct. 2.  Prosecutors allege that on Ma…
Father Of Four Stabbed To Death On NYC Subway, ‘Heartbroken’ Children Launch Fundraiser Father Of Four Stabbed To Death On NYC Subway, ‘Heartbroken’ Children Launch Fundraiser Father Of Four Stabbed To Death On NYC Subway, ‘Heartbroken’ Children Launch Fundraiser
Father Of Four Stabbed To Death On NYC Subway, ‘Heartbroken’ Children Launch Fundraiser After a father of four was stabbed to death in a random attack on the New York City subway, his children have launched a fundraiser to honor his life. Mesias Lojano, 59, of Jamaica, Queens, was killed while riding the J train near Woodhaven Boulevard on Wednesday, Sept. 30. “He was a devoted father to four children, a cherished member of our family, and a friend to so many,” the Lojano children wrote in a GoFundMe. “We are his children, William, Laura, Darwin, and Edwin, and we are heartbroken.” Jyrell Thomas, 25, of the Bronx, was arrested and charged with murder in Lojano’s death, WABC r…
PA Man Used Snapchat, Roblox To Target Kids As Young As 10 In NJ: Police PA Man Used Snapchat, Roblox To Target Kids As Young As 10 In NJ: Police PA Man Used Snapchat, Roblox To Target Kids As Young As 10 In NJ: Police
PA Man Used Snapchat, Roblox To Target Kids As Young As 10 In NJ: Police A 27-year-old Pennsylvania man accused of using Snapchat and Roblox to contact children as young as 10 — and admitting to meeting a 12-year-old girl for sexual activity in New Jersey — has been arrested, authorities announced on Friday, Oct. 2. Valeed Anjum, of Bensalem Township, was taken into custody on Thursday, Oct. 1, following an investigation into the sexual assault of a minor, according to Bensalem Township Police. Detectives learned Anjum had been using Snapchat and Roblox accounts to contact multiple juveniles between the ages of 10 and 15, police said. At least five victims from…
Philly Human Trafficking Ring Leader Who Posed As Woman To Recruit Victims Convicted: AG Philly Human Trafficking Ring Leader Who Posed As Woman To Recruit Victims Convicted: AG Philly Human Trafficking Ring Leader Who Posed As Woman To Recruit Victims Convicted: AG
Philly Human Trafficking Ring Leader Who Posed As Woman To Recruit Victims Convicted: AG A human trafficking ring leader who posed as a woman to recruit vulnerable people was convicted of all eight charges following a one-day trial on Thursday, Oct. 1, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Friday, Oct. 2. Terrance L. Jones, 54, of Philadelphia, was found guilty by a judge of charges including felony human trafficking and involuntary servitude. His sentencing is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 11, according to the attorney general’s office. Jones led a criminal organization that generated hundreds of thousands of dollars annually, employing drivers to transport traff…
Political Sign Thief Busted: Point Pleasant PD Political Sign Thief Busted: Point Pleasant PD Political Sign Thief Busted: Point Pleasant PD
Political Sign Thief Busted: Point Pleasant PD A 67-year-old Manasquan man was arrested and charged with stealing political signs from properties in Point Pleasant, authorities announced Friday, Oct. 2 Last month, officers received  reports that numerous political signs had been removed from properties in Point Pleasant Borough without authorization, Point Pleasant police said.  Gregory Hall was identified as the suspect and charged with two counts of theft and was released on a complaint-summons pending a future court appearance, police said.
Special Prosecutor Named In Cornell Fraternity Gang Rape Investigation Special Prosecutor Named In Cornell Fraternity Gang Rape Investigation Special Prosecutor Named In Cornell Fraternity Gang Rape Investigation
Special Prosecutor Named In Cornell Fraternity Gang Rape Investigation New York Attorney General Letitia James is taking over the criminal investigation after members of a Cornell University fraternity were accused of a gang rape. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the move in an executive order on Thursday, Oct. 1. The woman, identified as Jane Doe in a civil lawsuit, accused seven current and former members of the Chi Phi fraternity of drugging, sexually assaulting, and gang raping her in October 2024. Hochul said newly released information raised "serious questions" about the Cornell University Police Department's investigation and Tompkins Cou…
Tax Preparer From NJ Admits To Nearly $6M Fraud Scheme, Filing False Returns: Feds Tax Preparer From NJ Admits To Nearly $6M Fraud Scheme, Filing False Returns: Feds Tax Preparer From NJ Admits To Nearly $6M Fraud Scheme, Filing False Returns: Feds
Tax Preparer From NJ Admits To Nearly $6M Fraud Scheme, Filing False Returns: Feds A tax preparer from New Jersey has admitted to orchestrating a nearly $6 million fraud scheme through his Westchester County, NY businesses that involved filing thousands of returns containing fabricated deductions and credits, federal prosecutors said.   Bergen County resident Joseph Clay, age 52, of Lodi, New Jersey, pleaded guilty to aiding and assisting in the preparation of a false and fraudulent federal income tax return, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Thursday, Oct. 1. Federal officials said that from 2019 through 2024, Clay…
Poll Reveals What NJ Residents Think Of Sherrill After Caldwell Scandal Poll Reveals What NJ Residents Think Of Sherrill After Caldwell Scandal Poll Reveals What NJ Residents Think Of Sherrill After Caldwell Scandal
Poll Reveals What NJ Residents Think Of Sherrill After Caldwell Scandal Results of a brand-new poll released Thursday, Oct. 1, reveal what New Jersey residents think of Gov. Mikie Sherrill following Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell's resignation. Nearly seven in 10 New Jersey residents said Sherrill handled the ethics investigation involving Caldwell well, according to results shared from the Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. The Rutgers-Eagleton Poll surveyed 1,004 New Jersey adults from Thursday, Sept. 24 through Sunday, Sept. 27. The poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 4.1 percentage points. Thirty-six percent said Sherrill handled the situation "very well," while 32% s…
Andrew Cuomo Drops Nearly $10 Million On Hamptons Estate — With Surprising Feature Andrew Cuomo Drops Nearly $10 Million On Hamptons Estate — With Surprising Feature Andrew Cuomo Drops Nearly $10 Million On Hamptons Estate — With Surprising Feature
Andrew Cuomo Drops Nearly $10 Million On Hamptons Estate — With Surprising Feature Former New York governor and NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo has purchased a $9.6 million property in the Hamptons, according to multiple reports. The property lies on the western edge of the Hamptons in Remsenburg, the New York Times reported Wednesday, Sept. 30. The transaction closed back on June 23, sources told the paper. Cuomo’s purchase includes four parcels of land, including two homes, according to the New York Post. He’s planning to use it as a summer home and investment property, the Post reported. The ex-governor still maintains an apartment in Manhattan; his living situatio…
Video: Woodbridge Officer With Fractured Neck, Back Gets Hospital Clapout Video: Woodbridge Officer With Fractured Neck, Back Gets Hospital Clapout Video: Woodbridge Officer With Fractured Neck, Back Gets Hospital Clapout
Video: Woodbridge Officer With Fractured Neck, Back Gets Hospital Clapout A Woodbridge police officer who suffered a fractured neck and back when he was struck by a vehicle while helping someone in the roadway is home from the hospital. Officer Alexander Rebelo was discharged from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Woodbridge PBA Local 38 announced. Video shared by the union shows officers lining the hospital as Rebelo was wheeled out during a walkout before being escorted home to begin his recovery. “Our guy is discharged!!!" the caption reads. "Earlier today we were able to conduct a walk out at the hospital and escort him to his home to…
Philadelphia Teacher Killed By Audi While Trying To Catch Bus: Police Philadelphia Teacher Killed By Audi While Trying To Catch Bus: Police Philadelphia Teacher Killed By Audi While Trying To Catch Bus: Police
Philadelphia Teacher Killed By Audi While Trying To Catch Bus: Police A 26-year-old teacher was killed when an Audi struck her as she crossed a city street while trying to catch a bus early Wednesday, Sept. 30, authorities announced the following day. Zoe Schemm, of the 1200 block of North Fifth Street, was crossing Lombard Street northbound at 19th Street around 6:42 a.m. when she was struck by a white 2023 Audi A4 traveling west, according to Philadelphia police. Schemm became trapped beneath the vehicle and suffered severe injuries. Philadelphia Fire Department medics pronounced her dead at the scene, police said. Schemm was teaching in Philadelphia at th…
Garden State Parkway Shooting Breaks Open 4 Years Later: Prosecutor Garden State Parkway Shooting Breaks Open 4 Years Later: Prosecutor Garden State Parkway Shooting Breaks Open 4 Years Later: Prosecutor
Garden State Parkway Shooting Breaks Open 4 Years Later: Prosecutor A nearly five-year investigation into a Garden State Parkway shooting has led to attempted murder charges against a person who was a juvenile at the time, authorities said. The charges lodged Monday, Sept. 28, stem from a Jan. 12, 2022 shooting that began with an argument at the Exxon Mobil service station at Route 37 and Commonwealth Boulevard in Toms River, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. After leaving the gas station, the victim headed south on the Garden State Parkway while being followed by a Dodge Charger, investigators said. The driver of the Charger fire…