Sleeping Child Thrown Onto Walmart Parking Lot Pavement: Police Sleeping Child Thrown Onto Walmart Parking Lot Pavement: Police
Sleeping Child Thrown Onto Walmart Parking Lot Pavement: Police A sleeping child was thrown onto the pavement outside a Lancaster County Walmart, leading to a man's arrest, police announced on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Justin Martin Wagner, 41, of Lancaster, was arrested following the incident at the Walmart at 890 East Main St. in Ephrata Township at 6:58 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, according to the Ephrata Police Department. Wagner had been causing a disturbance inside the store before witnesses saw him take a sleeping child from a shopping cart, lift the child into the air, and throw the child onto the pavement in the parking lot, police said. Wagner was la…
Man Dies While Helping Friend With Home Maintenance In Clifton Attic Man Dies While Helping Friend With Home Maintenance In Clifton Attic
Man Dies While Helping Friend With Home Maintenance In Clifton Attic A man died after becoming unconscious while helping friends with home maintenance inside a Clifton attic on Thursday, Aug. 13, authorities said. Clifton police, firefighters, EMS crews, and hospital-based paramedics responded to a home on East 9th Street at 11:55 a.m., Clifton Police Detective Lt. Robert Anderson said. Responders learned that the man, whose identity was not released, had been helping the residents with home maintenance when he became unconscious in the attic, Anderson said. Crews performed extensive rescue and resuscitation efforts, but the man was pronounced dead at t…
Surveillance Video Cracks Bergen County Driveway Car Burglary, Police Say Surveillance Video Cracks Bergen County Driveway Car Burglary, Police Say
Surveillance Video Cracks Bergen County Driveway Car Burglary, Police Say A 19-year-old Irvington man has been arrested nearly two months after two people were caught on surveillance video rummaging through a vehicle in a North Arlington driveway, authorities said. Takeem Leverett was taken into custody on an active North Arlington warrant on Tuesday, Aug. 11, following an investigation into the June burglary, North Arlington Police Capt. David Hudak said. Officers investigated the burglary during the early morning hours of Sunday, June 14, after a vehicle parked in a residential driveway near Crystal and Gold streets was entered. Surveillance footage obtain…
Route 4 Pursuit Of Stolen Car Ends With Arrest At George Washington Bridge Route 4 Pursuit Of Stolen Car Ends With Arrest At George Washington Bridge
Route 4 Pursuit Of Stolen Car Ends With Arrest At George Washington Bridge A stolen car spotted in a Maywood resident's driveway led police on a pursuit that ended with the driver being captured at the George Washington Bridge on Thursday morning, Aug. 13, authorities said. Maywood Police Officer Steven Galesi spotted an occupied gray 2016 Toyota Camry with New York plates backed into a driveway on Briarcliff Avenue just before 12 p.m., Maywood Police Chief Terence Kenny said. When the driver saw the officer, the Camry quickly left the driveway and headed north on Briarcliff Avenue, Kenny said. A computer check showed the Toyota had been reported stolen to th…
6-Year-Old Killed In NJ Car Crash That Injured 10 Mourned: Remembering Brandi 6-Year-Old Killed In NJ Car Crash That Injured 10 Mourned: Remembering Brandi
6-Year-Old Killed In NJ Car Crash That Injured 10 Mourned: Remembering Brandi A 6-year-old girl has died following a New Jersey car crash in which 10 people were injured this week. Brandi Karcher, of Delaware Township, succumbed to her injuries sustained in the two-vehicle crash on Route 173 on Wednesday, Aug. 12, authorities said. At 4:34 p.m., on Monday, Aug. 10, a Kia was traveling west on Route 173 in Bethlehem Township when it collided with a Jeep SUV making a right-hand turn, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police, said. Aside from Brandi, nine other people were hospitalized in the crash with minor injuries, Lebron said. A GoFundMe has be…
NJ Mom Dies Saving Daughter In Colombia Earthquake NJ Mom Dies Saving Daughter In Colombia Earthquake
NJ Mom Dies Saving Daughter In Colombia Earthquake A Bergen County mother died after reportedly going back into a collapsed home to save her daughter during an earthquake in Colombia, the borough's mayor said. Magnolia Garcia Lugo, of Bergenfield, was identified as the victim by ABC Eyewitness News.  Lugo was visiting Colombia with her daughter when the home where they were staying collapsed during the Aug. 10 earthquake, Bergenfield Mayor Arvin Amatorio said. Preliminary information indicates Magnolia initially survived but re-entered the home in an effort to save her daughter, Amatorio said. According to ABC News, Lugo die…
18-Year-Old Dead in Wall Township Crash: Police 18-Year-Old Dead in Wall Township Crash: Police
18-Year-Old Dead in Wall Township Crash: Police An 18-year-old Brick resident was killed in a car crash in Wall Township Thursday, Aug. 13, authorities said. At 5:36 a.m., first responders responded to Squankum Allenwood Road and found a gray 2006 Honda Civic in the wooded area with extensive damage, Wall Township police said. The teenager, the sole occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. His identity is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification, police said. The crash remains under investigation, police said.
Popeyes Customers Found 'Condom-Like' Object In Chicken, $1.5M Lawsuit Claims Popeyes Customers Found 'Condom-Like' Object In Chicken, $1.5M Lawsuit Claims
Popeyes Customers Found 'Condom-Like' Object In Chicken, $1.5M Lawsuit Claims Two Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen customers are suing the fast-food chain for more than $1.5 million after claiming they found a "condom-like" object inside a piece of fried chicken, according to reports. Justin Howard and Danielle McKinnon of Texas filed the lawsuit against Popeyes and parent company Restaurant Brands International on Sunday, Aug. 3. The suit comes days after the pair bought fried chicken from a Popeyes restaurant in Houston on Saturday, July 25, People magazine reported. Howard said he took a bite and "immediately discovered what appeared to be a condom-like foreign obje…
NJ Music Teacher, 72, Tried To Have Sex With 17-Year-Old Student: Prosecutor NJ Music Teacher, 72, Tried To Have Sex With 17-Year-Old Student: Prosecutor
NJ Music Teacher, 72, Tried To Have Sex With 17-Year-Old Student: Prosecutor A 72-year-old New Jersey music teacher was arrested after he tried to have sex with a 17-year-old student he was giving private lessons to, authorities said. John Bendzak was arrested Wednesday, Aug. 12, following an investigation by the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes said.  Bendzak had been communicating with the teen in June before trying to engage in sexual conduct with the student at a West Milford home on July 9, Valdes said.  After the incident on July 9, Bendzak sent harassing communications to the t…
Babies Suffer Injuries From Recalled Swings, Jumpers: See Which Ones Babies Suffer Injuries From Recalled Swings, Jumpers: See Which Ones
Babies Suffer Injuries From Recalled Swings, Jumpers: See Which Ones More than 41,000 baby jumpers and swings have been recalled after dozens of reported injuries. Taleco Gear issued the recall for about 41,100 G Taleco Gear Baby Jumpers, Baby Swings, and 2-in-1 Baby Jumper & Swings, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Aug. 13. About 150 were also sold in Canada. The jumpers and swings can become unstable, creating fall and impact dangers. Hanging restraint straps and seat openings can also pose a risk of strangulation. Taleco has received at least 52 reports of fall, impact, and strangulation hazards, according to the CPS…
Luigi Mangione Reportedly Set For Surprise Court Move In High-Profile CEO Murder Case Luigi Mangione Reportedly Set For Surprise Court Move In High-Profile CEO Murder Case
Luigi Mangione Reportedly Set For Surprise Court Move In High-Profile CEO Murder Case A surprise court development could dramatically reshape two closely watched prosecutions in the killing of a prominent health insurance executive. Luigi Mangione, 28, is expected to plead guilty to federal charges during an emergency hearing at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 14, according to multiple reports. Federal prosecutors and Mangione’s defense team jointly requested the hearing before US District Judge Margaret Garnett in Manhattan, according to CNN and NBC News. The expected plea would resolve Mangione’s federal case but could spark a new legal battle over his separate state prosecution.…
NY Man Exposed Himself Multiple Times In NJ Borough: Police NY Man Exposed Himself Multiple Times In NJ Borough: Police
NY Man Exposed Himself Multiple Times In NJ Borough: Police A 21-year-old New York man has been charged after exposing himself throughout South River, authorities announced Thursday, Aug. 13. Between Thursday, July 2 and Tuesday, July 7, officers received multiple reports of a man, later identified as Anthony Lopez, exposing himself in public to people. Most of the incidents occurred just off Whitehead Avenue near Magiera Street, Spring Street, and Jeffrie Avenue, police said. An investigation identified Lopez as the suspect and he has been charged with five counts of lewdness, police said. An active warrant has been issued for his arrest, poli…
Viral Video Shows Gun Pulled From Paramus Brook: Here's What Really Happened Viral Video Shows Gun Pulled From Paramus Brook: Here's What Really Happened
Viral Video Shows Gun Pulled From Paramus Brook: Here's What Really Happened A video showing Paramus police pulling a gun from a local brook has caught fire online, and now authorities are explaining what really happened. Officers were working a detail along Forest Avenue at Behnke Brook (299 Forest Ave.) at 10:52 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, while a section of the brook was being drained, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. As the water dropped, a gun was spotted buried in the mud at the bottom of the brook, Guidetti said. A special officer at the scene called Paramus police, who responded and recovered the weapon, according to the chief. The gun was h…
Somerset Fugitive Wanted For Identity Theft, Dealing Drugs: Prosecutor Somerset Fugitive Wanted For Identity Theft, Dealing Drugs: Prosecutor
Somerset Fugitive Wanted For Identity Theft, Dealing Drugs: Prosecutor A 35-year-old Somerset County man remains on the lam despite being wanted on multiple charges. Patsy Ragonese was named the Somerset County Fugitive of the Month for August. He is wanted by the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office for failure to appear for originating charges of 3 counts of possession of CDS and 1 count of possession of CDS with intent to distribute. Ragonese has two bench warrants out of Union County for identity theft in Springfield and possession of CDS in Plainfield, prosecutors said. He is 5'9" and weighs 130 lbs. with brown hair and brown eyes and was last known to liv…
Are Flock Cameras Watching You? This Map Shows Where They Are Are Flock Cameras Watching You? This Map Shows Where They Are
Are Flock Cameras Watching You? This Map Shows Where They Are You have probably driven past one without realizing it. Flock's license plate readers have spread along roads and through communities across the country, giving police a tool to locate vehicles while fueling a growing debate over just how much the cameras can reveal about where people go. Now, a growing privacy advocacy project is letting you see where those cameras have been spotted. DeFlock, an independent open-source effort opposed to widespread automatic license plate reader surveillance, maintains a searchable nationwide map of the devices. As of Thursday, Aug. 13, the map displayed …
Flock Unveils Major Changes Amid Growing Surveillance Camera Backlash Flock Unveils Major Changes Amid Growing Surveillance Camera Backlash
Flock Unveils Major Changes Amid Growing Surveillance Camera Backlash Flock Safety is making major changes to how it stores data as nationwide privacy concerns rise over the controversial surveillance cameras. The company announced the updates in a blog post on Thursday, Aug. 13. Flock says it will cut its recommended default retention period for automatic license plate reader (ALPR) data from 30 to seven days. The changes also include new safeguards that Flock says will prevent law enforcement from misusing data. Flock will require agencies to use a system that flags unusual searches, automatically locks some users out pending review…
20 Dogs Found In Feces-Filled Cages With No Food Or Water In New York: Police 20 Dogs Found In Feces-Filled Cages With No Food Or Water In New York: Police
20 Dogs Found In Feces-Filled Cages With No Food Or Water In New York: Police An elderly person and 20 dogs were rescued from inhumane conditions at a home in New York, police said. The dogs were living in feces- and urine-filled cages with insufficient ventilation, New York State Police said Thursday, Aug. 13. Additionally, the dogs did not have immediate access to food or water, authorities said. Troopers responded to a complaint about the home in Argyle on Sunday, Aug. 9 around 1 p.m., according to state police. In addition to the dogs, they found an elderly person “in need of immediate assistance due to mobility issues.” Carol Kiaer, 72, of Argyle, was arrested …
Gun, Drugs Found In Ex-NJ Councilman's Car: Police (UPDATE) Gun, Drugs Found In Ex-NJ Councilman's Car: Police (UPDATE)
Gun, Drugs Found In Ex-NJ Councilman's Car: Police (Update) A former councilman accused earlier this year of repeatedly smashing windows at a Bergen County home had a gun, drugs, and a prohibited device in his vehicle, authorities said. Glen A. Luciano, 64, was lodged in the Bergen County Jail after voluntarily surrendering on a warrant, Englewood Cliffs Acting Police Chief James Tracy said Thursday, Aug. 13. Luciano's latest charges stem from the investigation that began with his March 16 arrest on third-degree criminal mischief and fourth-degree stalking charges, Tracy said. He was given a court date and released at the time. Englewood Cliffs…
ICE Detains 14 In NJ Town ICE Detains 14 In NJ Town
ICE Detains 14 In NJ Town Fourteen people were detained following an ICE raid in Hackettstown Wednesday, Aug. 12, authorities said. Two of the people detained, Rafael Salazar and Luis Rivera Guillen, have criminal records, a spokesperson for Immigration and Customs Enforcement said. Salazar, a native of the Dominican Republic, was previously arrested in Miami for cocaine possession while Guillen, a Honduras native, has prior convictions in New York for criminal mischief with intent to damage property and possession of controlled substances, ICE said. Everyone detained had illegally entered the United States at some …
Car Crashes Into Storage Shed At NJ Golf Course: FD Car Crashes Into Storage Shed At NJ Golf Course: FD
Car Crashes Into Storage Shed At NJ Golf Course: FD A car crashed into a storage shed at a golf course in Wall Township on Wednesday, Aug. 12, authorities said. Firefighters responded to Bel-Air Golf Course at 3120 Allaire Rd. after the car crashed into the storage shed, South Wall Fire Rescue said. The driver extricated himself prior to firefighters arrival, fire officials said. No injuries were reported, firefighters said.
Shocking Discovery: HS Football Player Practices With Venomous Snake Hidden In Helmet Shocking Discovery: HS Football Player Practices With Venomous Snake Hidden In Helmet
Shocking Discovery: HS Football Player Practices With Venomous Snake Hidden In Helmet A high school football practice took a frightening turn when a player discovered he had been sharing his helmet with an unexpected guest. The incident happened on Thursday, Aug. 6, in Arkansas, about 15 miles northwest of the state capital, Little Rock. The Maumelle High School student had reportedly practiced for nearly an hour before feeling movement inside his helmet and alerting a coach, according to multiple reports.  Hidden behind the padding was a roughly 2-foot-long venomous cottonmouth. ABC News reported that the player was not bitten.  "A student put on his helmet, onl…
McDonald's Energizes Drink Menu With Red Bull Partnership: See What's New McDonald's Energizes Drink Menu With Red Bull Partnership: See What's New
McDonald's Energizes Drink Menu With Red Bull Partnership: See What's New Some extra energy is coming to the McDonald's drink menu with a new Red Bull beverage. McDonald's is launching the Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer nationwide, the company announced in a news release on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The beverage will be available at participating restaurants starting on Monday, Aug. 17. The new drink combines Red Bull with blue raspberry syrup and freeze-dried dragonfruit. Customers looking for less sugar can substitute Red Bull Zero as the base. McDonald's will also sell 8.4-ounce cans of Red Bull on their own at some locations. "We've seen growing enth…
Drug-Resistant 'Superbug' Cases Surface In Nearly Half Of US States Drug-Resistant 'Superbug' Cases Surface In Nearly Half Of US States
Drug-Resistant 'Superbug' Cases Surface In Nearly Half Of US States A drug-resistant “superbug” has surfaced in nearly half of US states, raising concern about a hard-to-treat health threat that can spread before anyone knows it is there. Candida auris, a type of yeast also known as C. auris, has been reported in 23 states this year, according to data available Wednesday, Aug. 12, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The fungus can cause severe, life-threatening infections and spread easily among patients in hospitals and long-term care facilities. California has recorded the nation’s highest overall number of clinical cases. New York, Illi…
5 Cremation Urns, 70K Videos, 2 Missing Women; Inside 'Dark' Death Investigation: Police 5 Cremation Urns, 70K Videos, 2 Missing Women; Inside 'Dark' Death Investigation: Police
5 Cremation Urns, 70K Videos, 2 Missing Women; Inside 'Dark' Death Investigation: Police Five urns believed to contain cremated remains, 70,000 videos, 600,000 images, and thousands of pages of writings are among a mountain of evidence recovered from a home now at the center of a death investigation involving two women who vanished years apart, police announced on Wednesday, Aug. 12. The sprawling investigation centers on 44-year-old Eugene Horsch and 417 West Chew Avenue in the city's Olney section, where Philadelphia detectives reviewing digital evidence discovered recordings showing missing women Maribel Fresses and Gabrielle Amarando alive and, in later footage, apparently d…
This Minutes-Long Daily Habit Could Help Lower Cancer Risk, Study Reveals This Minutes-Long Daily Habit Could Help Lower Cancer Risk, Study Reveals
This Minutes-Long Daily Habit Could Help Lower Cancer Risk, Study Reveals A potentially protective health habit may require less time than brewing coffee or scrolling through a few social media posts. Adding just three minutes of vigorous physical activity each day was associated with a four percent lower risk of developing 13 cancers linked to inactivity, according to a study published in BMC Medicine in July. Vigorous activity can include brief bursts of fast stair climbing, running, cycling, or other activities that sharply raise heart rate. Researchers analyzed data from 59,218 UK adults who wore wrist activity monitors for seven days. Participants were, on …
Chick-fil-A Unveils New Fall Menu With 'Playful And Unexpected' Twists Chick-fil-A Unveils New Fall Menu With 'Playful And Unexpected' Twists
Chick-fil-A Unveils New Fall Menu With 'Playful And Unexpected' Twists Chick-fil-A is launching a new fall menu with help from a sweet-and-savory spin on its chicken sandwiches and a campfire favorite. The fast-food chain unveiled its new options in a news release on Wednesday, Aug. 12. The new Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches will debut nationwide on Monday, Aug. 24, along with a S'mores Milkshake and S'mores Frosted Coffee. During standard breakfast hours, from opening until 10:30 a.m., the Chicken & Waffles Sandwich will come with a smaller chicken filet and maple-flavored waffle. From 10:30 a.m. until closing, customers can order a large…
Taco Bell Adds New Menu Items As Chain Looks To Rebound From Lettuce Outbreak Taco Bell Adds New Menu Items As Chain Looks To Rebound From Lettuce Outbreak
Taco Bell Adds New Menu Items As Chain Looks To Rebound From Lettuce Outbreak Taco Bell is teaming up with a popular spice brand to add a different kind of heat to the menu as the chain faces scrutiny amid the ongoing Cyclospora outbreak. Tajín and Taco Bell are partnering to launch three new items, the fast-food chain announced in a news release on Wednesday, Aug. 12. The Tajín Taco, Tajín Cheesy Gordita Crunch, and Tajín Pineapple Strawberry Freeze will debut nationwide on Thursday, Aug. 13. The collaboration uses Tajín Clásico Seasoning, a blend of chiles, lime, and sea salt. Tajín was created in Mexico in 1985 and first arrived in the US in 1993. …
Winter Outlook Warns Of Complicated Pattern: Farmers' Almanac Predicts 'Heavy, Wet Snow' Winter Outlook Warns Of Complicated Pattern: Farmers' Almanac Predicts 'Heavy, Wet Snow'
Winter Outlook Warns Of Complicated Pattern: Farmers' Almanac Predicts 'Heavy, Wet Snow' A newly released long-range forecast is offering an early look at a winter that could prove especially tricky across the Northeast. The Farmers' Almanac says the 2026-27 season may bring sharp weather contrasts nationwide, with an unpredictable mix of precipitation expected across the Northeast. "The Northeast may face one of the season’s most complicated winter patterns," the Farmers' Almanac said. The outlook calls for a mix of rain, sleet, freezing rain, and snow, with the type of precipitation varying depending on storm tracks and temperatures. "Coastal communities could receive more …
Rod Stewart Abruptly Cancels Remaining North American Shows Rod Stewart Abruptly Cancels Remaining North American Shows
Rod Stewart Abruptly Cancels Remaining North American Shows Rod Stewart is stepping away from the stage for now, scrapping the remaining North American dates of his farewell tour. The 81-year-old singer canceled his upcoming performances after successfully undergoing a routine coronary stent procedure, his representatives announced Tuesday, Aug. 11. Doctors advised Stewart to take four weeks off to recuperate and regain full fitness before performing again, according to People. A coronary stent is a small tube placed inside a narrowed or blocked artery to help keep it open. Stewart had been scheduled to continue his “One Last Time” tour through ear…
NJ Cyclist Killed By Alleged Drunk Driver Leaves Behind Brand-New Bride NJ Cyclist Killed By Alleged Drunk Driver Leaves Behind Brand-New Bride
NJ Cyclist Killed By Alleged Drunk Driver Leaves Behind Brand-New Bride Rocco Della Serra and his wife, Zsuzsanna Carlson, had been married for just three months when the life they were building together was suddenly cut short. Della Serra, a 65-year-old Cranford father and grandfather, was killed by an alleged drunk driver with a history of DUIs while riding his bicycle on Route 22 in Mountainside on Thursday, Aug. 6, as previously reported by Daily Voice. His wife is now facing the loss of her new husband as friends rally around her through a GoFundMe that had raised $18,000 as of Wednesday, Aug. 12. “Zsuzsanna and Rocco had only been married for three month…
Fake VIN Leads Cops To Stolen SUV At Paterson Home, Sheriff Says Fake VIN Leads Cops To Stolen SUV At Paterson Home, Sheriff Says
Fake VIN Leads Cops To Stolen SUV At Paterson Home, Sheriff Says A VIN that Toyota never issued led Passaic County detectives to a Paterson man accused of using altered documents to title two vehicles, authorities said. Luis M. Nurse-Rosario, 31, was arrested at his Paterson home on Monday, Aug. 10, following an investigation into a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander and Honda Pilot, Passaic County Sheriff Thomas Adamo said. The investigation began on July 27, when detectives received information about a suspected "re-VIN" Toyota Grand Highlander registered in Paterson, Adamo said. Detectives determined the Toyota had allegedly been titled in New York usi…