Inspection Of NJ's Largest Data Center Ends In $1.07M Fine Inspection Of NJ's Largest Data Center Ends In $1.07M Fine Inspection Of NJ's Largest Data Center Ends In $1.07M Fine
Inspection Of NJ's Largest Data Center Ends In $1.07M Fine New Jersey's largest planned AI data center has been hit with a record $1.07 million fine after state inspectors found 62 large natural-gas generators operating without required permits, officials said. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection announced the penalty against DataOne in Vineland, Cumberland County, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, citing violations of the state's Air Pollution Control Act. The controversial facility, one of the largest planned data centers on the East Coast, has faced pushback from residents over concerns including noise, air emissions, water use, and electr…
Man At Large After Sexually Assaulting NJ Woman: Prosecutor Man At Large After Sexually Assaulting NJ Woman: Prosecutor Man At Large After Sexually Assaulting NJ Woman: Prosecutor
Man At Large After Sexually Assaulting NJ Woman: Prosecutor A man remains at large after he sexually assaulted a woman in Hightstown on Friday, Sept. 11. authorities said. At 8 p.m., a woman was walking in the area of Park Way and Rogers Avenue when she was approached from behind by an unknown male and physically and sexually assaulted, the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office said. No arrests have been made and no suspects have been identified, authorities said. Law enforcement is looking to identify and speak to a suspect in the photo.  Anyone with any information on the incident or who has had a similar encounter is asked t…
Human Remains Identified As NJ Woman Missing Since 2023: Police Human Remains Identified As NJ Woman Missing Since 2023: Police Human Remains Identified As NJ Woman Missing Since 2023: Police
Human Remains Identified As NJ Woman Missing Since 2023: Police A 51-year-old woman missing since 2023 was identified as remains recovered in Woodland Township earlier this year, authorities announced Tuesday, Sept. 22. Denice Smith had been missing since she walked away from her Woodland Township home on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, New Jersey State Police said. In the days following her disappearance, the New Jersey State Police conducted multiple search and rescue operations throughout the area but were unable to locate Smith, law enforcement said. On Sunday, April 12,  a coordinated search by the Burlington County Search and Rescue Volunteer Team…
NJ Transit Bus Struck By Vehicle In South Jersey: Authorities NJ Transit Bus Struck By Vehicle In South Jersey: Authorities NJ Transit Bus Struck By Vehicle In South Jersey: Authorities
NJ Transit Bus Struck By Vehicle In South Jersey: Authorities An NJ Transit Bus was struck by a vehicle in Cinnaminson Tuesday, Sept. 22, authorities said. At 8:08 a.m. a bus on the 409 line that departed Trenton Transit Center and was en route to Camden was struck by a car on Route 130 and Cinnaminson Avenue, NJ Transit said There were no injuries to the four customers on board the bus but the operator sustained a non-life threatening injury, authorities said. The crash remains under investigation, police said.
NJ Family Loses Home To Fire While On Vacation NJ Family Loses Home To Fire While On Vacation NJ Family Loses Home To Fire While On Vacation
NJ Family Loses Home To Fire While On Vacation Cori Konopoka and Dashawn Nash returned home from vacation on Sunday, Sept. 20, with their 8-year-old daughter, when they came home to find their Deptford home destroyed in a fire the day before. Now the community is coming together to help them . "The family has lost so much and will essentially be starting over," Ashley Brashear, who organized a GoFundMe for the family. The family's two dogs and cat at their home on the 500 block of Allegheny Road were rescued by a neighbor. The GoFundMe will go toward clothing, food, toiletries, temporary living expenses, items for their daughter, …
Off-Duty Philly Officer Accused Of Shooting Uncle In Head, Face Held For Trial Off-Duty Philly Officer Accused Of Shooting Uncle In Head, Face Held For Trial Off-Duty Philly Officer Accused Of Shooting Uncle In Head, Face Held For Trial
Off-Duty Philly Officer Accused Of Shooting Uncle In Head, Face Held For Trial An off-duty Philadelphia police officer accused of repeatedly shooting his unarmed uncle in the head and face before leading Pennsylvania State Police on a 100+ mph chase will face trial, authorities announced on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Kenroy Anthony Cummings, 25, of Philadelphia, had charges of criminal homicide and felony fleeing or attempting to elude police held for court following a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Robert Hawke on Monday, according to Northampton County District Attorney Stephen G. Baratta. The charges stem from the July 24 killing of Cummings' uncle…
Brothers-In-Law Killed In Hersheypark Crash By Teen High At 70+ MPH: Police Brothers-In-Law Killed In Hersheypark Crash By Teen High At 70+ MPH: Police Brothers-In-Law Killed In Hersheypark Crash By Teen High At 70+ MPH: Police
Brothers-In-Law Killed In Hersheypark Crash By Teen High At 70+ MPH: Police Two brothers-in-law building a business together were killed near Hersheypark by a 17-year-old driver who was high on marijuana and traveling more than 70 mph, police announced following a monthlong investigation. Ronald "Ron" Lindenmuth, 57, of Phoenix, Arizona, and James "Jim" Eyerly, 63, of Harrisburg, were killed in the head-on crash at West Hersheypark Drive and North Hockersville Road on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The Harrisburg teen has now been charged as a juvenile with homicide by vehicle while DUI and DUI involving a controlled substance or metabolite, Derry Township police announced in a…
Stolen BMW Leads Cops On South Jersey Pursuit: PD Stolen BMW Leads Cops On South Jersey Pursuit: PD Stolen BMW Leads Cops On South Jersey Pursuit: PD
Stolen BMW Leads Cops On South Jersey Pursuit: PD A stolen BMW was involved in a police pursuit in Longport on Sunday, Sept. 20, authorities said. At 3:09 p.m., officers observed a black BMW X6 near S. 11th Avenue and Atlantic Avenue and an investigation confirmed the vehicle had been stolen out of Newark, Longport police said. Officers conducted a motor vehicle stop, but the driver failed to stop and accelerated away from the officer at a high rate of speed, police said. The vehicle continued on Atlantic Ave before turning onto S. 28th Avenue and traveling over the John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge at a high rate of speed, police said. Off…
20-Year-Old Killed In I-195 Crash After Striking Truck, Two Trees: NJSP 20-Year-Old Killed In I-195 Crash After Striking Truck, Two Trees: NJSP 20-Year-Old Killed In I-195 Crash After Striking Truck, Two Trees: NJSP
20-Year-Old Killed In I-195 Crash After Striking Truck, Two Trees: Njsp A 20-year-old Lumberton woman was killed in a crash on I-195 in Mercer County, authorities announced Tuesday, Sept. 22. At 3:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16, troopers responded to I-195 east in Robbinsville township after a Toyota struck the back of a Chevrolet pickup truck, ran off the road to the right and struck two trees, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. As a result of the crash, Akkaya sustained serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital, Lebron said. She was pronounced dead the next day, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation,…
NJ Man Who Falsified Water Quality Reports Learns Fate: AG NJ Man Who Falsified Water Quality Reports Learns Fate: AG NJ Man Who Falsified Water Quality Reports Learns Fate: AG
NJ Man Who Falsified Water Quality Reports Learns Fate: AG A 38-year-old Trenton man was sentenced to three years in prison after he previously admitted for falsifying water quality reports and failing to collect water samples, authorities announced Monday, Sept. 21. Lugo pleaded guilty to tampering with public records and violations of the Safe Water Drinking Act, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. Lugo worked as a water sample collector from October to November 2023,  Davenport said. He knowingly submitted fraudulent or falsified water testing results and fraudulent or falsified chain of custody forms to the Trenton Water Works, Daven…
'I Don't Care' Says NJ DWI Driver After Striking Cop Car, Firetruck: Police 'I Don't Care' Says NJ DWI Driver After Striking Cop Car, Firetruck: Police 'I Don't Care' Says NJ DWI Driver After Striking Cop Car, Firetruck: Police
'I Don't Care' Says NJ DWI Driver After Striking Cop Car, Firetruck: Police A 46-year-old Bridgeton man was arrested and charged with striking multiple vehicles on Sunday, Sept. 20, authorities said. At 8:51 p.m., officers were on the scene of a pedestrian struck at West Broad Street and Water Street when they hear a horn honking, Bridgeton police said. The vehicle sounding the horn struck a marked police vehicle and then accelerated and drove directly at several officers who were conducting the investigation, police said. Officers had to quickly move to avoid being struck, police said. As Cesar Torres continued through the scene, he then struck a Bridget…
NJ Mom Says Son, 7, Killed In Minibike Crash 'Did Everything Right' NJ Mom Says Son, 7, Killed In Minibike Crash 'Did Everything Right' NJ Mom Says Son, 7, Killed In Minibike Crash 'Did Everything Right'
NJ Mom Says Son, 7, Killed In Minibike Crash 'Did Everything Right' A 7-year-old boy died after the gas-powered minibike he was riding collided with a car in Atlantic City, authorities said. The boy was riding near Massachusetts and Melrose avenues around 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, when the minibike collided with a 2012 blue Nissan Altima, Atlantic City police said. The Nissan driver remained at the scene, and both vehicles were towed for further investigation, police said. The boy was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center before being airlifted to Cooper University Hospital in Camden, where he was pronounced dead, police said. A GoFundMe started by …