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Police Search For 'Dangerous' Central Jersey Shooting Suspect Police Search For 'Dangerous' Central Jersey Shooting Suspect
Police Search For 'Dangerous' Central Jersey Shooting Suspect Police seek the public's help locating a fugitive in a shooting in Middlesex County. The suspect fled police during an arrest early Wednesday, Feb. 23 near Magnolia Street and South 2nd Avenue, Highland Park police said.  Wanted is Jakil Bryant of Highland Park. Bryant was described as a black male, approximately 5-foot 8-inches tall and weighing 160 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black jacket/sweatshirt. An investigation revealed that Bryant allegedly fired a handgun at a family member with children present while inside an apartment in the Borough of Highland Park on Feb. 15 at a…

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by Jon Craig
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Body Of 37-Year-Old Man Found Floating In Raritan River Body Of 37-Year-Old Man Found Floating In Raritan River
Body Of 37-Year-Old Man Found Floating In Raritan River The body of a 37-year-old man was found floating in the Raritan River Sunday. Crews responded to the Donaldson Park boat ramp around 4:15 p.m., and found the body of Highland Park's Michael Davis, Jr., Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Highland Park Police Chief Richard Abrams said. Davis was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of death remains undetermined pending the completion of an autopsy by the Middlesex County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office. The investigation is active and is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Guy Palumbo of th…

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by Cecilia Levine
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North Carolina Man Arrested In Central Jersey Assault North Carolina Man Arrested In Central Jersey Assault
North Carolina Man Arrested In Central Jersey Assault A former Middlesex County resident now living in North Carolina has been arrested for assaulting a woman last year, authorities said. Halirou Abdoulaye, 33, formerly of Highland Park, was charged with criminal restraint and disorderly persons simple assault, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Highland Park Police Chief Richard Abrams.  At 9:10 p.m. on Aug. 24, 2020, police responded to South Second Avenue and Hill Street on a report of an assault.  An investigation by Detective Sean McGraw of the Highland Park Police De…

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by Jon Craig
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Authorities: 2 More Charged In Massive NJ Money Laundering Scheme, 50 Victims Identified Authorities: 2 More Charged In Massive NJ Money Laundering Scheme, 50 Victims Identified
Authorities: 2 More Charged In Massive NJ Money Laundering Scheme, 50 Victims Identified A brand new BMW, jewelry, handgun, ammunition and luxury items purchased using stolen funds were seized from two individuals -- the latest to be charged in a massive money laundering scheme, authorities in Middlesex County said Thursday. Shemar Rogers, 22, Tariah Darby, 22, both of New Brunswick, stole more than $250,000 from more than 50 victims in a massive money laundering scheme, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said. The two were arrested on March 30, 2021, and charged following a six-week investigation involving multiple agencies. A court ordered search of the their h…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Authorities: Middlesex County Man, 63, Lured Pre-Teenagers, Solicited Sex Authorities: Middlesex County Man, 63, Lured Pre-Teenagers, Solicited Sex
Authorities: Middlesex County Man, 63, Lured Pre-Teenagers, Solicited Sex A 63-year-old man from Highland Park was arrested after attempting to lure two pre-teen girls and asking them to have sex, authorities said. Genaro Gutierrez was charged on Thursday with two counts -- one for each juvenile -- of promoting prostitution, luring and endangering the welfare of a child, Middlesex County Acting Prosecutor Christopher L.C. Kuberiet and Highland Park Police Chief Rick Abrams said in a statement. Gutierrez is accused of approaching two girls, ages 11 and 12, and propositioning both of them, according to the statement. The incident occurred about …

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by Jon Craig