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2 Employees Of NJ Mexican Restaurant Detained By ICE
Two employees of El Nopalito, a Mexican restaurant in Haddonfield, were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the restaurant announced.
"This morning, we were notified that two of our hardworking kitchen staff members were taken into custody by ICE agents, yesterday afternoon," the restaurant shared on social media on Tuesday, July 21. "We have never been a family that speaks publicly about our personal issues, but this goes beyond us. Right now, our focus is on supporting our team, and their family members, and continuing to serve our community the best we can."
A GoFundMe has b…
Chaotic Pop-Up Party Near Rowan University Gets Recent College Grad Arrested: Police
A 21-year-old woman who organized a pop-up party near Rowan University has been arrested, authorities announced Thursday, July 23.
At 11:03 p.m. on Friday, May 1, officers responded to 500 Whitney Avenue for a party that led to loud noise, parking issues, gridlock traffic and drivers driving carelessly through the neighborhood, Glassboro police said.
An investigation revealed over 300 tickets were sold for the party, resulting in "chaos," police said. Rowan Boulevard was forced to close as a result of the party, police said.
Meadow Carstarphen, who organized the party and promoted it…
‘A Hole That Can Never Be Filled’: Fundraiser Launched For Wife, Two Kids Of NJ Fisherman
Following the sudden death of a New Jersey fisherman off the coast of Long Island, the community has rallied behind his wife and two children.
Sean Smida, 38, of Toms River, died Tuesday, July 21 about 10 miles off the coast of Montauk as part of a fishing expedition, according to authorities.
“Sean was so much more than an incredible fisherman — he was a devoted husband to Krystal and a loving father to Connor and Scarlett,” Smida’s friend, Ray Kerico, wrote in a GoFundMe. “His family was his world, and every moment he spent was dedicated to their happiness and well-being.”
Investigators …
Foodborne Illness Outbreak Expands To More States As Hospitalizations Climb
A sprawling foodborne illness investigation has taken another troubling turn as the case count continues to climb.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday, July 24, that a Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce had expanded from five states to nine.
At least 1,947 illnesses and 98 hospitalizations have been reported. No deaths have been recorded.
Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania were added to Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia.
The CDC said the outbreak may not be limited to those states. The true number of illnesses is likely hig…
Delaware Fugitive Busted After Shooting In Atlantic City: Police
A 27-year-old fugitive from Delaware, on the run for three months, was arrested in Atlantic City on Thursday, July 23 after gunshots were fired, authorities said.
At 1:25 p.m., officers were on South Carolina Avenue and Bacharach Boulevard when they heard a gunshot and saw a man, Thomas Butler, fleeing the area, Atlantic City police said.
Butler fled toward the Atlantic County Courthouse where he encountered members of the Atlantic County Sheriff's Office, who pursued him, police said. Butler was eventually apprehended and dropped his firearm, police said.
An investigation revealed B…
Your NJ Grocery Bill Just Got A New Layer Of Protection
That grocery price isn't supposed to depend on who you are.
Under a new law signed Thursday, July 23, by Gov. Mikie Sherrill, New Jersey shoppers can no longer be charged different prices for the same groceries and other necessities based on their personal data
Known as surveillance pricing, the practice uses artificial intelligence and consumer data, including online activity, location, and purchase history, to charge different shoppers different prices for the exact same products based on what an algorithm predicts they're willing or able to pay, often without their knowledge, accord…
South Jersey Man Assaulted Woman, Stole Her Jewelry At Red Roof Inn: Police
A 39-yearold Bordentown man was arrested and charged after he robbed a woman at a Red Roof Inn, authorities announced Thursday, July 23.
At 5:32 a.m., on Monday, June 6, officers responded to the hotel at 15 Meadowlands Pkwy after a man, Freddie Mendenhall forced his way into a woman's room, assaulted her and stole her cash and jewelry, Secaucus Police said. Mendenhall then fled the scene, police said.
An investigation identified Mendenhall as the subject and determined he specifically targeted the woman, police said. He was arrested at his home in Bordentown, police said.
Mendenhall is ch…
Chilling Demand Revealed From First Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note
A message at the center of one of the nation’s most closely watched missing-person cases is now being heard in its chilling entirety.
Crime journalist Briana Whitney revealed the contents of the first ransom note in the Nancy Guthrie case during a special “Crime Junkie” podcast episode released Wednesday, July 22.
Guthrie, 84, is the mother of NBC “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. She vanished from her Tucson, Arizona, home on Sunday, Feb. 1.
The note began:
“Hello, Savannah. We have your mother, Nancy. She is safe but scared. She will be held for ransom, and once payment is received, s…
New Rankings Reveal America's Most Loved Cities
A new travel ranking is giving vacation dreamers a fresh reason to argue over the map.
Travel + Leisure released its 2026 World's Best Awards list of the best cities in the US on Monday, July 7, after readers weighed in on their favorite travel experiences.
The magazine’s readers put Santa Fe, New Mexico, at No. 1 with a score of 88.85, ahead of Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia, according to Travel + Leisure.
Santa Fe also ranked No. 19 among the best cities in the world. Travel + Leisure highlighted its sunshine, food, skiing, and cultural stops, including the Georgia O'K…
NJ Fisherman, 38, Dies Suddenly 130 Nautical Miles Off Long Island Coast: Police
A 38-year-old New Jersey fisherman died suddenly while on board a vessel off the coast of Long Island on Tuesday, July 21, police said.
Sean Smida, 38, of Toms River, fell unconscious just before 10 a.m. Tuesday when the ship was about 130 nautical miles east of Montauk Point, the East Hampton Police Department said.
The ship, a private fishing vessel, immediately headed for the U.S. Coast Guard station in Montauk and arrived around 1:30 p.m., authorities said. People on board attempted to revive Smida during the journey, cops said.
“Based on the preliminary investigation, it appears Mr. S…
Ex-NJ Police Chief's Son Charged In Wife's Murder After Fleeing To Colorado
For months, authorities believed that Karen Kistle died by suicide. But brand-new evidence suggests that her husband, Anthony Kistle, whose father is a retired New Jersey police chief now living in Colorado, may be to blame.
Kistle, 46, was taken into custody just before 11 a.m. during a traffic stop on northbound Interstate 25 near Castle Pines, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation said earlier this month.
Kistle was wanted by police in Pennsylvania on charges of criminal homicide in the May 22, 2024, death of his wife, Karen Kistle, at the couple's home in Pike County. He also faces charg…
