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𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: More Than 90 Dogs, Pups Removed From NJ Home, Couple Charged 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: More Than 90 Dogs, Pups Removed From NJ Home, Couple Charged
𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: More Than 90 Dogs, Pups Removed From NJ Home, Couple Charged UPDATE: The ASPCA said on Wednesday that it helped remove more than 90 adult dogs and puppies from the Sussex County home of a self-described animal rescue couple who were charged with multiple cruelty-related counts. Two dogs were found dead during a 7 a.m. raid at a Vernon Township home led by the Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office on Tuesday, Feb. 20, authorities reported. Both Gizela Juric, who founded the Angels for Animals Network in Cliffside Park before moving it to Sussex County, and her boyfriend, Ronald Colgan, were charged with six criminal animal cruelty accounts, the American S…
NJ Professor Nailed These 'Jeopardy!' Questions: Can You? NJ Professor Nailed These 'Jeopardy!' Questions: Can You?
NJ Professor Nailed These 'Jeopardy!' Questions: Can You? Brianne Barker has returned to "Jeopardy!" for the Champions Wildcard Tournament Friday, Dec. 1. The Drew University biology department chair from Madison was one of 105 past winners called up to play against each other. Barker's prior episodes aired in July 2022. Barker — who is Harvard and Duke educated — was seated on a beach in Mexico when producers called, she said.  She played in the Hearts Group against Bryce Hwang, an ophthalmology resident from Philadelphia, and Garett Marcotte, a software engineer from Colorado. Here are some of the questions that Barker…
Colombian Nationals Nabbed After NJ Home Break-In Nets Jewelry, Furs, Cash, More Colombian Nationals Nabbed After NJ Home Break-In Nets Jewelry, Furs, Cash, More
Colombian Nationals Nabbed After NJ Home Break-In Nets Jewelry, Furs, Cash, More Three Colombian nationals remain in federal custody and a fourth has already been deported after the government said they stole jewelry, a Rolex, an antique rifle, furs and cash in a home burglary in Union County. The quartet also took a stamp collection, luxury bags and more after breaking into the Cranford home shortly before 5 p.m. last Nov. 30, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said. They then loaded the valuables into a red Honda Accord that they'd driven there, an FBI complaint on file in U.S. District Court in Newark says. Sellinger, who put the total value of the loss at more than …
These NJ Schools Are Closed, Delayed Due To Snow Tuesday, Feb. 28 These NJ Schools Are Closed, Delayed Due To Snow Tuesday, Feb. 28
These NJ Schools Are Closed, Delayed Due To Snow Tuesday, Feb. 28 The first winter storm of the season is causing a change in plans for New Jersey schools on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Some districts have delayed openings while others are closed completely. Here's a list of which school are closed or delayed for Tuesday, Feb. 28. Check your school/district's website for details. Bedminster: 10: 50 a.m. start Bellville: Delayed Bergen County Tech: Closed Bergenfield: 2-hour delay Bernards: 2-hour delay Bloomfield: Delay Bloomingdale: Closed Bogota: Delayed Butler: Closed Cliffside Park: 10 a.m. start Clifton: Delayed Closter: Delayed Cresskill: Delayed Demarest: …
WINNERS: Five NJ Powerball Players Take Home $50K WINNERS: Five NJ Powerball Players Take Home $50K
Winners: Five NJ Powerball Players Take Home $50K There were five New Jersey Powerball players who took home $50,000 apiece in the Saturday, Feb. 4 drawing, state Lottery officials said. Five tickets matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball. Those tickets were sold at the following locations: Bergen County: 7-Eleven #38078, 111 Union Ave., East Rutherford; Bergen County: Wawa #8335, 7 Jewels St., Garfield; Hudson County: Quick Chek #124, 20-38 East 53rd St., Bayonne; Morris County: Main Street Submarine, 187 Main St., Madison; and, Passaic County: Nana Pena Grocery Deli Market, 276 Trenton Ave., Paterson. The winning n…
Feds: Hudson Grammar School Teacher From Morris Indicted On Child Porn Trafficking Charges Feds: Hudson Grammar School Teacher From Morris Indicted On Child Porn Trafficking Charges
Feds: Hudson Grammar School Teacher From Morris Indicted On Child Porn Trafficking Charges A longtime Hudson County grammar school teacher from Morris County shared child porn images with undercover investigators who found hundreds more on his cellphone, federal authorities charged. Anselmo Girimonte, 52, of Wharton, has remained in federal custody since being arrested by special agents of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security HSI's New Jersey Division last March. A grand jury in U.S. District Court in Newark subsequently returned an indictment that contains more specifics, authorities revealed on Saturday, Jan. 14. Over the course of three weeks beginning in late 2021, Girim…
Armpit Of America? Barstool's Portnoy Hits Another North Jersey Pizzeria Armpit Of America? Barstool's Portnoy Hits Another North Jersey Pizzeria
Armpit Of America? Barstool's Portnoy Hits Another North Jersey Pizzeria Cute towns and good pizza is what New Jersey has to offer, according to Barstool CEO Dave Portnoy. The self-proclaimed pizza connoisseur was in the area hitting several local pizzerias for his "One Bite" review series. While sampling pie from Nicky's Firehouse in Madison, Portnoy took a minute to reflect on the Garden State. "I don't know why Jersey gets 'armpit of America' reputation, and I'm not going to say Paterson because I'm friends with the mayor," Portnoy said. "All these little towns are super cute and they definitely in this neck of the woods, they like the super thin pizza, whic…
New Snooki Shop Opens On Jersey Shore New Snooki Shop Opens On Jersey Shore
New Snooki Shop Opens On Jersey Shore Another Snooki store is coming to the Jersey Shore. The MTV reality star opened her third shop in Seaside Heights on Memorial Day. Located at 604 Boulevard, the Snooki Shop sells makeup, clothes and memorabilia. "Wohooo, it’s always a party in our stores," Polizzi posted on Monday, May 30.  The Snooki ShopTwitter/ Nicole Polizzi The star of “Jersey Shore” and its sequel, “Jersey Shore Family Vacation,” also shared videos, including the opening of her new store. Her other stores are in Madison, NJ, and Beacon, NY.
Parolee Wearing Monitoring Bracelet Nabbed In NJ Consignment Shop Burglary Spree, Police Say Parolee Wearing Monitoring Bracelet Nabbed In NJ Consignment Shop Burglary Spree, Police Say
Parolee Wearing Monitoring Bracelet Nabbed In NJ Consignment Shop Burglary Spree, Police Say GOTCHA! A parolee from Montclair burglarized a Closter consignment shop -- among others -- and later stole a resident’s vehicle while wearing a GPS monitoring bracelet, authorities said. Quamir S. Hodges, 24, was also linked to burglaries in at least three other New Jersey towns during a joint investigation that included a special State Police unit, Detective Lt. Vincent Aiello said. Surveillance video at the consignment shop on Closter Dock Road shows Hodges ransacking the store, snatching several high-end bags, after pulling up with an accomplice in a silver Dodge Charger on Aug. 8, 2021,…
Feds: Hudson Grammar School Teacher From Morris Charged With Trafficking Child Porn Feds: Hudson Grammar School Teacher From Morris Charged With Trafficking Child Porn
Feds: Hudson Grammar School Teacher From Morris Charged With Trafficking Child Porn A Hudson County grammar school teacher from Morris County was arrested by federal agents who caught him trafficking child porn, authorities said. A federal magistrate judge in Newark ordered Anselmo Girimonte, 51, of Wharton detained following his arrest by members of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Homeland Security Investigations on Friday, March 4, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said. Girimonte, previously of Madison and Bloomfield, has taught Italian in grades 3 through 8 in the Kearny School District since 2006, according to his LinkedIn profile. Sellinger said Girimonte…
These Popular Holiday Movies Have New Jersey Ties These Popular Holiday Movies Have New Jersey Ties
These Popular Holiday Movies Have New Jersey Ties The majority of holiday films are set in Chicago and New York City, but that doesn’t mean New Jersey is not represented in holiday films. Many seasonal movies are set in, filmed, or have a New Jersey connection that you might not expect. Grab you popcorn and some festive films with a special New Jersey tie-in listed in chronological order. Did we miss one? Email jpikora@dailyvoice.com. Die Hard (1988) Die Hard (1988) Trailer Movieclips Classic Trailers This disputed holiday film doesn’t take place in the Garden State but the main character John McClane is supposed to be from New Je…
3-Year-Old NJ Girl Mauled In Near-Fatal Dog Attack 3-Year-Old NJ Girl Mauled In Near-Fatal Dog Attack
3-Year-Old NJ Girl Mauled In Near-Fatal Dog Attack Support is on the rise for a North Jersey couple whose 3-year-old daughter was nearly mauled to death in a vicious dog attack. Evie, the granddaughter of retired Madison Police Lt. Al Troionello’s fiancee, was attacked by the animal while at a friend’s home after the family had recently relocated to the area from Florida, according to a GoFundMe launched by a relative. Evie suffered severe facial injuries and was airlifted twice — once to Morristown Medical Center and again to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the fundraiser says. “She is extremely lucky to be alive but did suffer …
Best Doughnuts In North Jersey Best Doughnuts In North Jersey
Best Doughnuts In North Jersey Simply glazed or topped with outrageous concoctions, doughnuts seem to be that timeless sweet treat that will satisfy you any time of year. When Dunkin Donuts just won't cut it, North Jersey boasts plenty more to choose from. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. Beignets, Denville View this post on Instagram A post shared by Glaze Donuts (@glazedonuts) Glaze Donuts, New Milford/Fort Lee/West Caldwell …
More Than 100 Neglected Cats Rescued From NJ Hoarding Situation More Than 100 Neglected Cats Rescued From NJ Hoarding Situation
More Than 100 Neglected Cats Rescued From NJ Hoarding Situation More than 100 neglected cats were rescued from a hoarding situation at a home in South Bound Brook, rescue officials said. Animal control officers from St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center were called in to assist local police after a neighbor complained about a foul odor coming from the home, St Hubert's said.  Dozens of cats and kittens were subsequently found living in unsafe and unsanitary conditions, officials said. The unidentified resident surrendered custody of the cats to St. Hubert’s. Animal control officers began removing cats from the home on Wednesday, June 2 and Thursday, …
UPDATE: Body Of Missing NJ College Student From Nepal, 22, Found In Brooklyn, Prosecutor Says UPDATE: Body Of Missing NJ College Student From Nepal, 22, Found In Brooklyn, Prosecutor Says
Update: Body Of Missing NJ College Student From Nepal, 22, Found In Brooklyn, Prosecutor Says Detectives have located and identified the body of the 22-year-old New Jersey college student from Nepal who was missing since January.  Ajay Sah, 22, was last seen Tuesday, Jan. 19 at Drew University around 8 p.m. and reported missing three days later around 4 p.m., Madison police said. He was then seen on surveillance footage at the Brooklyn Bridge just hours after his disappearance. In Sea Bright, a citizen found Sah’s backpack, which was turned over to police toward the end of April. Meanwhile, an unidentified body was found in the Anchorage Channel in Brooklyn on March 9 and dete…
UPDATE: Morris County College Student Was Seen At Brooklyn Bridge Hours After Disappearance UPDATE: Morris County College Student Was Seen At Brooklyn Bridge Hours After Disappearance
Update: Morris County College Student Was Seen At Brooklyn Bridge Hours After Disappearance A missing Morris County college student was seen at the Brooklyn Bridge hours after his disappearance in January, police said after reviewing new surveillance footage. Ajay Sah, a junior and Nepalese International student at Drew University in Madison, was last seen Tuesday, Jan. 19 exiting the NJ Transit train in New York Penn Station, police said following the student’s initial disappearance. However, Sah, 22, was later seen on surveillance footage on the Brooklyn Bridge between 1 and 5 a.m. on Jan. 20, just hours after he was seen exiting the the train, police confirmed this week. S…
Feds: Multi-County Burglary Crew Broke Into 40 North Jersey Pharmacies Seeking Codeine Feds: Multi-County Burglary Crew Broke Into 40 North Jersey Pharmacies Seeking Codeine
Feds: Multi-County Burglary Crew Broke Into 40 North Jersey Pharmacies Seeking Codeine A gang of burglars used bricks and rocks to break into at least 40 pharmacies in Hudson, Bergen and several other counties, targeting specific prescription drugs that they could sell, federal authorities said. Ten men, all from Jersey City, were charged in the three-month spree following an investigation led by Secaucus police, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig said Tuesday. Surveillance video captured images of the burglars breaking into some of the victimized pharmacies in North Bergen, Jersey City, Guttenberg, West New York, Secaucus, Lyndhurst, North Arlington, Linden, Iselin, Madis…
SEEN HIM? Alert Issued For Missing NJ College Student, 22 SEEN HIM? Alert Issued For Missing NJ College Student, 22
Seen HIM? Alert Issued For Missing NJ College Student, 22 Police in Morris County have issued an alert for a missing international college student from Nepal. Ajay Sah, 22, was last seen Tuesday, Jan. 19 at Drew University around 8 p.m. and reported missing three days later around 4 p.m., Madison police said. Sah is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 125 pounds, police said. Anyone with information about Sah’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Madison Police Department at (973) 593-3000 or MPD Detective Dunn at (973) 593-3014 and reference case #2021-01792.
Newark Boy, 15, Leads Franklin Lakes Police On Route 287 Stolen Car Chase To Morristown Newark Boy, 15, Leads Franklin Lakes Police On Route 287 Stolen Car Chase To Morristown
Newark Boy, 15, Leads Franklin Lakes Police On Route 287 Stolen Car Chase To Morristown A 15-year-old car thief from Newark led Franklin Lakes police on a chase on Route 287 in one of two vehicles stolen overnight from the same borough home. A Huron Road resident called police before dawn Sunday saying that she activated a burglar alarm shortly before 5 a.m., scaring off someone who rang her doorbell, Capt. John Bakelaar said. Responding Officer Nicholas Klein moments later spotted the teen, who matched the description of the stranger at the door, Bakelaar said. He was driving a 2019 Audi that had just been stolen, along with a 2017 BMW, from outside the caller’s home, the c…
Snooki Invites Public To Hang 'Black Lives Matter' Posters In Her Madison Storefront Snooki Invites Public To Hang 'Black Lives Matter' Posters In Her Madison Storefront
Snooki Invites Public To Hang 'Black Lives Matter' Posters In Her Madison Storefront "Jersey Shore" cast member Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi is using her platform to make an impact. The Madison shop owner is encouraging locals to hang "Black Lives Matter" posters in her storefront as George Floyd rallies and protest sweep across New Jersey. "For a little background into Madison, where my shop is located, [Black Lives Matter] posters are being torn down," the mom of three said. "My space is a safe place for you. I won't tear down your posters." Polizzi shared a photo of her Main Street storefront covered in posters Wednesday. "Use your voice," she said. The Snooki Shop, 61 Mai…
Just In Time: Pop-Up Drive-In Movies Come To New Jersey Just In Time: Pop-Up Drive-In Movies Come To New Jersey
Just In Time: Pop-Up Drive-In Movies Come To New Jersey Weren't you just saying that drive-in movies would be a good idea for a coronavirus-age outing? Once socially extinct -- and now aptly socially distant -- the drive-in movie is returning to the state that spawned it more than 85 years ago. The Boxcar company, which has succeeded with a parking app and socially distant grocery shopping, will begin rolling feature films at pop-up drive-ins in Madison (Morris County) on May 29 and in Franklin Lakes (Bergen County) on June 6. “The Princess Bride” is sold out in Madison. The Franklin Lakes feature has yet to be announced. Boxcar founder and CEO…
Breast Implant Cancer Risk Was Covered Up By Morris County Company, 6 Women Say In Suit Breast Implant Cancer Risk Was Covered Up By Morris County Company, 6 Women Say In Suit
Breast Implant Cancer Risk Was Covered Up By Morris County Company, 6 Women Say In Suit A Morris County-based manufacturer is being sued by six women saying the company failed to warn the public of increased cancer risk caused by the breast implants they had. Allergan plc's Biocell brand textured implant is linked to anaplastic large cell lymphoma -- a rare immune system cancer that the women who had them were not warned of, according to the suits filed in Morristown Superior Court. Some of the suits say Allergan, based in Madison, deliberately obstructed public knowledge by submitting a non-public annual status report to the FDA.  More than 80 percent of known cases of …