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NJ Pilot Who Went To Philippines For Sex With Underage Sisters Sentenced, Feds Say
A Mercer County pilot will spend more than a decade in prison for traveling to the Philippines to have sex with girls, authorities said.
Frank Maile, 68, of Hamilton Township, was sentenced on Thursday, Aug. 15 to 12 years in prison, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said in a news release. Maile is also a former New Egypt resident and pleaded guilty on Sept. 6, 2023, to illicit sexual conduct abroad.
According to court documents and statements, Maile went to the Philippines as early as 2013 for "sexual contact" with two girls who were sisters and paid to sexually assaul…
Flood Watch Issued In These NJ Counties Ahead Of Downpours
A flood watch has been issued by the National Weather Service across much of New Jersey ahead of drizzles expected to turn into downpours.
Between 1 and 3 inches of rain is expected with both showers and thunderstorms producing heavy downpours Friday afternoon, July 12 through Saturday afternoon, July 13, the National Weather Service said.
Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Essex Gloucester Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, Union, Salem, Somerset, Sussex, and Warren, are all under a flood watch.
🌧⚠️ Not much change to the forecast with this morning's update. We …
Forecasters Were Way Off: 13 Inches Of Snow Fell Unexpectedly In NJ, PA Towns
Four inches of snow at most was expected in the second snow storm of the week in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
But much more fell.
In the Friday, Feb. 16 and Saturday, Feb. 17 storm, up to 13 inches of snow fell in some towns across the region, according to the National Weather Service.
Here's who got the most snow, according to the National Weather Service:
ATLANTIC, NJ: Beuna Vista, 3.3 inches; Hammonton, 2.8 inches; Somers Point, 2.2 inches
BERKS, PA: Lyons, 12 inches; Fleetwood, 9 inches; Blandon, 8.5 inches
BERGEN, NJ: Westwood 3 inches; Fair Lawn 2.5 inches; River Vale 2 …
Coastal Flooding Possible Across South Jersey Despite Clear Skies This Week
Despite no rain or snow expected for the week ahead, forecasters are warning residents about the threat of coastal flooding across New Jersey.
The National Weather Service said South Jersey will have a threat of minor flooding through 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8. A coastal flood advisory was issued for Tuesday, Feb. 6 in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, and Salem counties.
Minor flooding is forecasted during morning high tides in Atlantic City, Great Egg Harbor Bay at Ocean City, Cape May Harbor, and Barnegat Harbor.
"While the weather will remain …
Tornado Possible, Flood Watch Issued Across 18 NJ Counties As Thunderstorms Loom
A flood watch is in effect across 18 of New Jersey's counties as thunderstorms with the possibility of a tornado moves in, the National Weather Service said.
The flood watch is in effect until Wednesday evening, Sept. 13, in the following counties, according to the NWS:
Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Salem, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren.
The NWS said there is a "marginal risk" of an isolated tornado and damaging winds, however, no tornado watch or warning was issued.
A flood watch is in effec…
Severe Thunderstorm, Tornado Watch In Effect For South Jersey
Strong to severe thunderstorms will move through the area Monday afternoon, Aug. 7 and Monday evening, according to the National Weather Service.
The storms will bring the potential for damaging wind gusts, a few tornadoes, and localized flash flooding, the NWS said.
The tornado watch includes Mercer, Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties, the NWS said.
A slighter chance of thunderstorms exists along the Jersey Shore.
Tornado Watches, Warnings Issued Across Parts Of NJ
Several parts of New Jersey were under tornado watches and warnings, as per the National Weather Service on Saturday, April 1.
Burlington and Mercer counties were under a tornado warning until 7:15 p.m., while parts of Browns Mills, Fort Dix, Hamilton Square, Marlton, West Freehold and White Horse were under the warning until between 7:30 and 7:45 p.m.
Meanwhile, Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Salem, Somerset, Sussex and Warren counties were under a tornado watch until 10 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Wa…
Authorities Seize 6,550 Folds Heroin, Meth, Crack, $3K, Handguns In Duo's Bust: Prosecutor
A multi-agency investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin/fentanyl in Burlington, Monmouth, and Ocean counties led to the arrest of a pair of New Jersey residents.
The cooperative investigation identified a residence in Bordentown, as well as a residence in Cream Ridge occupied by Sanine Brosseau, 44, as being utilized by Shaun Crawford, 36, of Trenton, to store and distribute illegal narcotics, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.
Law enforcement maintained surveillance on Crawford when he exited the Crea…
Firefighters Make 'Substantial Progress' Battling 13,500-Acre Wildfire At Wharton State Forest
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said firefighters had made "substantial progress" in containing a wildfire that had consumed 13,500 acres.
About 85 percent of the fire was contained, the fire service reported on Tuesday, June 21.
An illegal campfire is a possible cause, state fire officials said.
The fire — in the state's largest forest — extended to Washington, Shamong, Hammonton and Mullica townships.
Routes 206 and 542 reopened on Tuesday.
The fire began on Sunday, June 19.
The last fire that was at least 15,000 acres was a 2007 blaze that consumed 17,000 acres of woods in Bu…
Blizzard: Foot Of Snow Possible Across South Jersey
Up to a foot of snow was possible Monday in South Jersey, with blizzard conditions likely to last until the afternoon.
Only a light dusting to an inch was expected in the northern part of the state.
A State of Emergency was declared in Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland and Ocean counties by Gov. Phil Murphy Sunday night.
Meanwhile, the National Weather Service expanded a winter storm warning to Atlantic, southeast Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean and Salem counties until 4 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
Snowfall rates around…
3 Ewing Township Police Officers Indicted Federally For Assaulting Handcuffed Suspect, 16
One former and two current Ewing Township police officers surrendered to federal agents on Friday after they were indicted on civil rights charges following a recorded assault on a handcuffed juvenile nearly four years ago, authorities said Friday.
Current Officers Matthew Przemieniecki, 43, of Hamilton and Justin Ubry, 33, of Burlington and retired Lt. Michael Delahanty, 51, of Robbinsville all used "unreasonable and excessive" force in the Jan. 5, 2018 incident, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig said.
Officers who pursued the 16-year-old boy after he stole a car and then crashed a car…
3 Winning Powerball Tickets Worth $50K Each Sold In NJ
Three winning Powerball tickets each worth $50,000 were sold in New Jersey.
The winning numbers for Saturday's Powerball drawing were 08, 30, 48, 57, and 64. The Red Power Ball was 09, and the Power Play was 2X.
The tickets were sold in Monmouth, Burlington and Morris counties at the following locations:
Aberdeen Exxon: 1164 Route 34, Aberdeen
Marlton WaWa: 270 E. Green Tree Rd., Marlton
Florham Park 7-Eleven: 151 Columbia Turnpike, Florham Park
The Aberdeen ticket was purchased with Power Play, multiplying the prize to $100,000.
The …
5 Powerball Tickets Sold Across NJ
Five winning Powerball tickets and a Double Play ticket were sold across New Jersey.
The tickets matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball drawn for the Saturday, Oct. 2, drawing winning the $50,000 third-tier prize.
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One of those tickets was purchased with Power Play, multiplying the prize to $100,000.
Those tickets were sold at the following locations:
Passaic County ($100,000): Jackpocket, 355 Warwick Tpke., Hewitt;
Hudson County ($50,000): Acme #1856, 19-21 Ave. at Port Impe…