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New Images Show Suspect Fleeing In Cab After Brazen Targeted Killing Of CEO In Manhattan
New images released by authorities show the suspect in the brazen targeted killing of the CEO of one of the nation's largest healthcare companies in midtown Manhattan fleeing the crime scene in the back of a taxi cab. Click here for a new, updated story - CEO Murder: 26-Year-Old Being Held In Pennsylvania In Connection To Manhattan Case The NYPD released the latest images early Sunday morning, Dec. 8. "The full investigative efforts of the NYPD are continuing, and we are asking for the public's help," the NYPD said in a statement accompanying the release of the new i…
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Photo Released Of People Wanted In Suspicious Wildfire Near South Jersey Sculpture: Troopers
Troopers have shared a photo of five people that may be linked to a suspicious wildfire that scorched 40 acres near Hainesport Township’s iconic "Big Rusty" sculpture, authorities said. State police released the photo of what appeared to be five teens or young adults in a Facebook post on Friday, Dec. 6. They were wanted in connection with the Big Rusty Wildfire, which erupted on Monday, Nov. 18, and threatened 20 homes. The wildfire ignited near Bancroft Lane and Cove Court at approximately 4:39 p.m. The surveillance photo showed one person in a red or pink hoodie, another wearing a hoodie…
Police & Fire
Thieves Wanted After Jewelry Stolen At NJ Turnpike Rest Area, State Police Say
Troopers were looking for three men suspected of stealing jewelry from a vehicle at a New Jersey Turnpike rest stop in Mercer County, authorities said. State police shared three photos of the suspects in a Facebook post on Friday, Oct. 4. The burglary happened at the Woodrow Wilson Service Area in Hamilton Township at around 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30. Investigators said the men broke the vehicle window and removed two bags of jewelry before leaving the rest area. State Police Seeking Public’s Assistance in Identifying Men Wanted for Theft The New Jersey State Police is…
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Police Seek Tips In Deadly Ocean County Crash
Police in one Ocean County town are seeking information in a fatal motor vehicle crash. Stafford Township police said only that the crash happened near Route 72 and Mill Creek Road around 7:40 p.m. Saturday, July 20. "We are currently seeking any information from the public that may assist our investigation," the department said on Facebook. "If you witnessed the crash or have any pertinent information, please contact the investigating officer, Traffic Safety Unit Supervisor Justin Pascale. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated." No further information in the crash itself was provided. …
Police & Fire
Woman Hit Child With Skee-Ball At Jersey Shore Arcade: Police
Cape May police seek the public's help in identifying the woman in the white dress. She was involved in a disagreement with another patron of the arcade. As a result, she threw a skee ball striking a child in the back of the head, police said. Click here to see a video of the incident. Anyone with information about the incident or the identity of any of the subjects is encouraged to contact the Cape May Police Department detectives at 609-884-9507.
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Wanted Man Sought By Central Jersey Police
South Brunswick police seek the public's help in finding a wanted man. Adam Zakaria, 25, is 6'0" tall and weighs 180 pounds, police said. Police did not say why Zakaria is wanted but are circulating his photo. Anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts is asked to contact the South Brunswick Police Department at 732-329-4646.
Police & Fire
Man Wanted In Atlantic City Assault
The Atlantic City Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Section is seeking the public's help identifying the man in the photo in connection with an assault. The male suspect was wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans, and a black belt. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Criminal Investigations Section at 609-347-5766. Information can be text to tip411 (847411). Begin the text with ACPD. All texts are anonymous.
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? Motorcyclists Flee Police In Central Jersey
Police seek the public's help locating two motorcyclists who have been causing havoc in Central Jersey. Piscataway police released this photo and a video of a pair of riders seen cutting off motorists and fleeing police. Several Facebook readers commented that they, too had encountered the duo. In one of the incidents, the motorcyclists were observed driving on Stelton Rd on March 6 at approximately 10:30 p.m., police said. The motorcyclists failed to stop for the patrol unit and were last seen driving east on W. 7th St. into Plainfield. If you know the identity of the i…
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Central Jersey Police Seek Public's Help In Deadly Shooting Investigation
Authorities in Central Jersey are seeking the public's help in a shooting that left one dead Thursday. Officers found a male with gunshot wounds near West Fifth Street and Washington Avenue in Piscataway just before 4 p.m., Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Thomas Mosier said. Responders performed lifesaving measures before the man was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His identity was being withheld pending notification of family. Anyone with information or surveillance footage of the area is asked to call Detective TJ Patel of the Piscata…
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$2,500 Reward Offered In Bridgewater Sexual Assault
Authorities in Somerset County are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to an arrest in connection with a sexual assault at a Bridgewater park last week. A woman was riding her bike in Duke Island Park when a man came up behind her asking to use her cell phone around 8:45 p.m. on July 18, according to Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson, Chief of County Detectives John W. Fodor, and Bridgewater Township Chief of Police Paul Payne. The woman told investigators the man held a knife to her throat and asked for her money. After handing over her money, the woman said…
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More Stimulus Money Could Be On The Way, Feds Say
Haven’t received any federal stimulus checks yet? Well, now a fourth payment from the U.S. Treasury Department may arrive soon, federal officials say. Debate persists in the U.S. Congress and among other public officials over how many dollars will be spent and who will get the money, according to multiple news media reports. A couple dozen congressmen are pushing for new federal stimulus checks with a guarantee that the money will make it to Americans' bank accounts. Some lawmakers also are requesting that the federal government figures out ways to get the money to anyone without a bank…
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? Puppies Dumped On South Jersey Highway Ramp
Authorities in South Jersey seek the public's help identifying the person or persons responsible for dumping a litter of puppies on a highway ramp. Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said that on Wednesday at 9:44 a.m., a motorist notified the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department that there were dead puppies on an entrance ramp to State Route 55 off Sherman Avenue within the City of Vineland, Webb-McRae said. “Someone in the community is aware that an individual had a litter of puppies that suddenly disappeared," Webb-McRae said. "We are asking the …
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? Burlington County Police Seek 'Suspicious' Driver Who Approached Young Children
A police department in Burlington County seeks the public's help identifying a person from two suspicious incidents in which the man approached young children, authorities said. Evesham police said they incidents occurred on Monday afternoon in the Ridings at Mayfair Development. At about 4 p.m., near Lexington Circle, an unknown white man approached a group of three girls between the ages of 7 and 10 years old, police said. The man was driving a green Subaru Outback / Forester, with a small dog in the car. He pulled up to the girls and asked if they like music and if the girls were …
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Authorities ID Woman Found Dead In Florida As Palisades Park Native, 65, Still Don't Know Cause
Two months after the barefoot body of a Palisades Park native was found in a rural area of Florida, authorities have finally identified her – but they still don’t know how she died. Relatives from North Jersey who's seen social media posts helped identify Maryann Zoon, 65, who’d apparently lived alone in Fort Pierce near a stretch of road with no surrounding houses where a work crew found her decomposing remains in November. She hadn't been reported missing, authorities said. Although they don’t suspect any wrongdoing, detectives with the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office were trying to pi…
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Central Jersey Police Seek Public's Help After Highland Park Assault
Authorities from Middlesex County seek the public's help in locating a suspect who attacked a woman earlier this week. The woman was shoved to the ground about 9:10 p.m. on Monday near Benner Street and Second Avenue, according to Highland Park police. The man held the assault victim down before fleeing the area, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Highland Park Police Chief Richard Abrams said on Friday. The suspect is described as a black male, with black hair, approximately 6 feet tall and about 25 years old, wearing a blue surgical mask and eye…
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? Authorities Seek Info After Man Found Slain In Jersey Shore Home
Authorities in Atlantic County are seeking the public's help after a man was found slain in his home. Somers Hickman, 67, was found dead in his Chapman Avenue home after police were summoned by neighbors for a welfare check Monday around 10 p.m., Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner announced said. An autopsy conducted Tuesday found Hickman died of blunt force trauma, the prosecutor said. Anyone with information is asked to call the Atlantic County Prosecutors Office Major Crimes Unit at 609-909-7800 or visit the website of the prosecutor's office and fill out the form anonymousl…
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! Missing Man From Family Of Bergen First Responders Safe, Sound
UPDATE: A missing man who comes from a line of veteran Bergen County police, firefighters and other first responders was found. "Glenn has been located safe and sound and is recovering in a NY hospital," a family member wrote. "Our heartfelt thanks to all of you who shared the information. "Glenn was found because your posts were seen by the right person who identified his picture and notified the authorities. "Again, on behalf of our entire family, we thank you all for your efforts, kind thoughts and prayers."
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