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Why Tesla Didn't Electrify CT Town Pool After Splashdown On Opening Day Why Tesla Didn't Electrify CT Town Pool After Splashdown On Opening Day
Why Tesla Didn't Electrify CT Town Pool After Splashdown On Opening Day Opening day at the Steve Benko Pool in New Canaan didn't go quite as planned.  Instead of swimmers diving in, a Tesla did. A now-viral video taken by Kristen Schilo of New Canaan Dogs shows firefighters hoisting the electric vehicle from the pool at Waveny Park after it crashed through a fence and plunged into the water Tuesday morning, June 16.  Multiple lifeguards and police officers entered the pool to help the driver out of the submerged vehicle, police said. He was the only person inside. Concerns about the pool becoming electrified appear to be unfounded. According to EV F…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Woman Found Dead In NJ Home After 3-Alarm Fire (UPDATE) Woman Found Dead In NJ Home After 3-Alarm Fire (UPDATE)
Woman Found Dead In NJ Home After 3-Alarm Fire (Update) A woman was found dead inside a South Bound Brook home after a three-alarm fire ripped through the property early Friday morning, June 19, authorities said. The fire broke out on Howard Avenue at approximately 3:46 a.m., according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Acting Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay, and South Bound Brook Police Chief Douglas LaGrua. South Bound Brook firefighters and police responded to a 911 call reporting the blaze. Fire companies from Bound Brook, Community Fire, Somerset, Somerville, East Franklin, Elizabeth Avenue, Millstone Valley, Middlese…

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by Cecilia Levine
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11 Undocumented Migrants Among 15 Charged In $1.4M Mass SNAP, Health Benefits Fraud Case: Feds 11 Undocumented Migrants Among 15 Charged In $1.4M Mass SNAP, Health Benefits Fraud Case: Feds
11 Undocumented Migrants Among 15 Charged In $1.4M Mass SNAP, Health Benefits Fraud Case: Feds A federal investigation uncovered a massive benefits fraud scheme that allegedly drained more than $1.4 million from taxpayer-funded programs in Massachusetts. The charges were announced Thursday, June 18, after a Homeland Security Investigations probe led to indictments against 15 suspects, including 11 people living in the country illegally and four U.S. citizens. According to the Department of Justice, the scheme involved Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, MassHealth benefits, disability payments, unemployment benefits, and other public assistance programs. Feder…

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by Josh Lanier
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Camden Man Charged With Murder After Shooting: Prosecutor Camden Man Charged With Murder After Shooting: Prosecutor
Camden Man Charged With Murder After Shooting: Prosecutor A 45-year-old man was arrested and charged with first degree murder following a shooting earlier this month, authorities announced Thursday, June 18. Eric Irizarry is charged in the death of Luis Bonet, a 24-year-old Camden resident, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. At 12:23 a.m., on Tuesday, June 9, Camden County police responded to a ShotSpotter detection and found Bonet in the area of Baird Boulevard and Boyd Street, authorities said. Bonet was transported to Cooper University Hospital, where he was soon pronounced d…

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by Sam Barron
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Teen Shot In Winslow Twp: Prosecutor Teen Shot In Winslow Twp: Prosecutor
Teen Shot In Winslow Twp: Prosecutor A 19-year-old shot was shot in Winslow Township Wednesday, June 17, authorities said. At 9:59 p.m., officers responded to Locust Court and found the victim, a 19-year-old man, inside a car that crashed into an unoccupied vehicle, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Winslow Township Police Chief Donald Lemons said. The man was transported to Cooper University Hospital and reported to be in critical, but stable condition, authorities said.  The investigation is active and ongoing, authorities said.

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by Sam Barron
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NJ Police Sergeant Dies In Sleep, Leaving Family, Colleagues Heartbroken NJ Police Sergeant Dies In Sleep, Leaving Family, Colleagues Heartbroken
NJ Police Sergeant Dies In Sleep, Leaving Family, Colleagues Heartbroken The sudden death of an Englewood police sergeant has left his family, fellow officers, and the community mourning the loss of a man described as a dedicated officer, trusted friend, and devoted father. Sgt. Matthew DePetro died in his sleep following a medical event, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched by Englewood PBA Local 216. DePetro was a longtime member of the Englewood Police Department whose death came as a shock to colleagues and loved ones, organizers said. The campaign says DePetro took great pride in serving the community but was most devoted to his family. Organizer…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Vineland Man Drove 108 MPH In Deadly Crash: Atlantic County Prosecutor Vineland Man Drove 108 MPH In Deadly Crash: Atlantic County Prosecutor
Vineland Man Drove 108 MPH In Deadly Crash: Atlantic County Prosecutor A Vineland man has been indicted on manslaughter charges following a deadly crash in Atlantic County, authorities announced Thursday, June 17. At 3:31 a.m., on Friday, Nov. 14, Alfredo Huertas-Vidal was driving a motor vehicle while impaired in Buena Vista Twp when it left the roadway in on multiple occasions before striking a tree in the woods, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Huertas-Vidal was traveling at 108 miles per hour at the time of the crash. Huertas-Vidal's passenger, Luis Martinez, a 43-year-old Vineland resident was killed in the crash, authorities said.

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by Sam Barron
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Man Indicted In Deadly Shooting Of Atlantic City Woman: Prosecutor Man Indicted In Deadly Shooting Of Atlantic City Woman: Prosecutor
Man Indicted In Deadly Shooting Of Atlantic City Woman: Prosecutor A 26-year-old Atlantic County man has been indicted following the deadly shooting of Jaylou Marlenne Pineda-Lopez, authorities announced Thursday, June 18. Franklin Junior Felipe De La Paz is facing manslaughter charges, along with being in possession of a large-capacity ammunition magazine, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. At 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, officers responded to 2202 Hamilton Ave. and found Pineda Lopez, 22, with a gunshot wound, authorities said. She was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. Lopez had emigrated from the Dominican Republic to work…

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by Sam Barron
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Man Exposed Genitals To Girls: Medford Twp PD Man Exposed Genitals To Girls: Medford Twp PD
Man Exposed Genitals To Girls: Medford Twp PD A man is at large after he exposed his genitals in Medford Township, authorities announced Wednesday, June 17, authorities said. At 1:23 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, officers responded to Bob Bende Park amid reports of a man intentionally exposing his genitals in front of girls during an athletic event, Medford Township police said. Anyone with information about the incident or the suspect, is asked to contact the Medford Township Police Detectives at 609-654-7375 or via email, [email protected].

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by Sam Barron
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Motorcyclist Airlifted After Crash: Medford Twp PD Motorcyclist Airlifted After Crash: Medford Twp PD
Motorcyclist Airlifted After Crash: Medford Twp PD A 21-year-old Shamong resident was airlifted after a crash in Medford on Tuesday, June 16, authorities said. At 1:29 p.m., officers responded to Hawkin Road and Chairville Road after a 2019 Ducati motorcycle was traveling east when a 2012 U-Turn, operated by a 74-year-old Medford man, attempted to make a U-turn, Medford Township police said. The motorcyclist applied a hard brake to avoid a collision, but lost control of the bike and slid into the Honda, police said. The motorcyclist was airlifted to a nearby hospital with serious injuries, police said. The crash remains under investigation…

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by Sam Barron
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Teen Charged In Deadly Bridgewater Crash: Prosecutor Teen Charged In Deadly Bridgewater Crash: Prosecutor
Teen Charged In Deadly Bridgewater Crash: Prosecutor A 19-year-old Bridgewater resident has been in charged following a fatal car crash in the township, authorities announced Wednesday, June 17. At 9:41 p.m., officers responded to Finderne Avenue near Van Veghten Drive and saw a two-car crash between a Honda and a Kia, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Acting Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay and Bridgewater Township Chief of Police John Mitzak said. The Honda, driven by Dylan Baez, was travelling north when it crossed over the centerline into the southbound lane striking the Kia …

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by Sam Barron
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Teen Tourist Killed When Central Park Carriage Horse Gets Loose: Police Teen Tourist Killed When Central Park Carriage Horse Gets Loose: Police
Teen Tourist Killed When Central Park Carriage Horse Gets Loose: Police An 18-year-old man died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park, police said. The incident happened near 71st Street and Center Drive at 2:47 p.m., according to the NYPD.  Officers were told the man had fallen from the carriage, police said. He was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, according to the NYPD. According to ABC7, the man was an 18-year-old tourist. Footage of the horse breaking free and being chased by the driver was shared to X by Gus Stalton, the managing editor of the West Side Rag. Here’s a video of the h…

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by Cecilia Levine