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Collin Jimenez, NJ Bartender Dies Suddenly At 27
Collin Jimenez, a Linden native, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 15, according to his obituary.
Born in New Brunswick, Jimenez lived in South River and Linden, graduating Linden High School in 2016, his obituary reads. He was manager for Bonefish Grill in East Brunswick and worked at 33's Tavern in South River as a bartender, according to his obituary.
In his free time, Jimenez enjoyed playing video games and spending time with his family and friends, especially his daughter Emily, his obituary reads.
A fundraiser has been set up to support Emily. As of Friday, May 24, more than …
Florida Man Who Killed Infant, Young Mom Arrested In Routine NJ Traffic Stop: Cops
It took almost three years, but with an assist from police in Linden, officers in Florida finally got their man.
Doujon Duwayne Griffiths, 23, who had been wanted in Orange County, Florida since September 2021 for killing 20-year-old Massania Malcom and leaving her 1-year-old daughter to die in a hot car, was recently arrested in Linden following a traffic stop, the Orange County Sheriff's Office in Central Florida said.
During the traffic stop, Linden police discovered Griffiths had an outstanding warrant out for first degree murder, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said. He will be extr…
Winners! North Jersey Lotto Players Strike It Rich
It was a lucky Tuesday, Nov. 28 for two Mega Millions players in North Jersey.
Two tickets, one sold in Union County and another sold in Bergen County, matched four of the five winning numbers plus the gold Mega Ball, winning $10,000. The ticket sold in Bergen County was bought with a Megaplier, increasing the prize to $30,000. Only 12 lottery players in the country took home $10,000.
The tickets were sold at A & S Discount Liquors in Linden and Rocklin's in Teaneck. The winning numbers were 27, 37, 42, 59, 61 and the gold Mega Ball was 11.
Massive 9/11 Motorcycle Ride Flies Through DMV This Weekend (Track THE Route)
One of the largest motorcycle rides commemorating 9/11 sets off Friday morning, Aug. 18, touring Pennsylvania, Maryland, DC, and New Jersey before closing off at Ground Zero on Sunday, Aug. 20.
Click here for maps and the complete itinerary of the 2023 America's 9/11 Ride.
Organized by America's 9/11 Foundation, the annual ride raises funds for college scholarships for children of active first responders across the U.S., and assists emergency organizations with funds, materials, equipment and sometimes volunteers.
The first leg of America's 9/11 Ride kicked off in Somerset, PA early Friday…
Police ID Passenger Dead, Driver Seriously Hurt In Route 287 Crash (Update)
Authorities have identified the passenger who was killed and the driver seriously injured in the accident that closed a portion of Route 287 southbound on Tuesday evening, July 11.
Felipe Exposito-Sanchez, 24, was driving an Infiniti passenger car when the vehicle veered off the left side of the roadway and improperly passed a Nissan passenger car near milepost 18.4 in Bridgewater around 7:30 p.m., NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry said.
After re-entering the roadway, the Infiniti struck the left front of the Nissan, veered across the lanes, ran off the road to the right, traveled up an embankment, an…
North Jersey Mom Toni-Ann Silvestre Dies, 54
Toni-Ann Silvestre, an Elizabeth resident, died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 25, according to her obituary.
Silvestre, who worked in the service industry, was known for her beautiful smile and contagious laugh, her obituary reads.
Her Facebook page says she worked at Linda's Driftwood Bar & Grill in Linden.
Our beautiful cousin She loved us all fiercely, never hesitated to help and was rarely found without a smile. I know... Posted by Kathleen Smith Tobin on Monday, June 26, 2023
She is survived by her husband, Virgilio, her children, Jo-Ann, Andrew and Michael, her granddaught…
Linden Dad Called Relatives Before Killing Wife, Kids, In Murder-Suicide: Police
A Linden dad called relatives to say he'd shot his wife and two teen children, before turning the gun on himself over the weekend, authorities said.
Police performing a welfare check at Krzysztof Nieroda's 18 Chatham Pl. home around 9:30 a.m. Sunday found him, his wife Justyna, 41, his son Sebastian, 14, and his daughter Natalie, 13, suffering gunshot wounds Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Linden Police Chief David Hart said.
Linden murder-suicide.Kyle Mazza UNF News for Daily Voice
Sebastian was rushed to the hospital, where he ultimately died, authorities said.
Krzyszto…
Death Of Councilman's Son, World Salsa Champ Devastates Union County Town
The sudden death of a 10-year-old world Salsa dancing champion whose father is an elected official and mother is a Board of Education member has devastated the Linden community.
Ariel Rivas Rosado died in what local officials are calling a "tragic accident" on Friday, Feb. 10. His mother is BOE member Dayanara Rosado Quezada, and his father is 5th Ward Councilman Carlos Rivas.
Funeral Arrangements For 10 year old, Ariel Rivas -
Visitation will be this Friday, February 17, 2023, 5:00-9:00pm, at... Posted by Derek Armstead Mayor of Linden on Tuesday, February 14, 2023
A fifth grader a…
