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NJ Volvo Dealership Employee Stole 3 Cars: Police
A 30-year-old Newark man was arrested and charged on Wednesday, June 18, with stealing three cars from a Volvo dealership in Summit where he worked, authorities said.
Henrri Bonilla was an employee at Smythe Volvo at 40 River Rd. and used his access to key fobs to steal three vehicles over the course of eight weeks, Summit police said.
On Tuesday, April 15, he stole a black 2025 Volvo EX90, valued at $90,000. On Wednesday, May 7,he stole a gray 2025 Volvo EX90 valued at $85,000. On Monday, May 26, he stole a black 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE valued at $37,168, police said.
Bonilla is char…
NJ Man Beat Husky With Saw Blade After It Got Loose From Car In Disturbing Public Scene: Cops
A man is facing a long list of charges after he was caught on camera brutally beating a dog in Somerset County, then fleeing police during a wild pursuit, authorities said.
Dennis Storey, 62, of Perth Amboy, was arrested Tuesday, June 10, and is being held in the Morris County Jail, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said. On Monday, June 16, a judge ordered him detained pending trial.
The alleged incident happened Saturday, June 7, around 7:18 p.m., when Franklin Township Police received a 9-1-1 call about an act of animal cruelty near Somerset Street, McDonald said.
Witnesses to…
2,500 Tabs Of LSD From Europe: NJ Man Pleads Guilty In Undercover Bust, Prosecutor Says
A 56-year-old South Jersey man pleaded guilty to possession of LSD with intent to distribute on Monday, June 16, authorities said.
Per the terms of a plea agreement, Charles Scherer, of Williamstown, is expected to be sentenced to 10 years in prison, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said.
On Tuesday, April 2, a suspicious package sent from the Netherlands was seized by postal investigators, authorities said. Inside the package, investigators found 2,500 perforated tabs on blotter paper, which was later tested and confirmed to be LSD laced with MDMA, authorities said.
An underco…
Lyft Driver Heard Sex Offender Loading Bullets Into Mag Before NJ Carjacking: Complaint
Authorities have released new details in the police-involved shooting of a suspected carjacker whose violent rampage stretched across North Jersey.
Emmanuel Etienne, 42, a registered sex offender from Bayonne, was identified Monday, June 16, by Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella as the suspect behind the incident, which began in Kearny and ended in North Arlington on Saturday, June 14.
According to the criminal complaint, the victim — a Lyft driver in a gray 2012 Honda Accord — picked up Etienne at an address in Bloomfield, with a destination of Jersey City.
When the driver arrived, he …
Lawmaker Shooting Suspect's Wife Found With Gun, Cash, Passports; Shooter's Car Found Abandoned
The wife of a man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses—killing two and critically injuring the others— was found with thousands of dollars in cash, a firearm, ammunition, and multiple passports in the truck of her car, according to reports.
KSTP in Minnesota reported that Jenny Boelter, the wife of suspect Vance Boelter, was pulled over during a traffic stop in Onamia, Minnesota, roughly 100 miles from their home, on Saturday, June 14.
Police detained her for questioning along with three relatives who were also in the vehicle, the Minnesota Star Tribune report…
TikTok In Shock After Star Shot Dead On NJ Beach Moments After Final Video
A popular TikTok star was shot and killed Thursday night, June 12, on the beach in Long Branch — just hours after posting what would become his final video.
Chrystopher Whyte, of North Brunswick, was found with a single gunshot wound near the shoreline by Pier Village shortly before 9 p.m., NJ Advance says, citing a spokesperson for the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Whyte, who had more than 92,800 followers on TikTok, was known for his infectious energy — dancing in his car and surprising fans with backflips. His last video, in which he's sitting …
4,200-Acre Wildfire Forces Evacuations In Wharton State Forest, 5 Structures Threatened
A major wildfire burning in Wharton State Forest has scorched 4,200 acres and is now 40% contained, state officials said Saturday morning.
The blaze, known as the Mines Spung Wildfire, is burning in the area of the Carranza Memorial in Shamong Township, Burlington County, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.
Evacuations have been ordered at the Phillip M. Costello Preparatory Academy and Lower Forge Campground. Officials said five structures are currently threatened.
Crews are working aggressively using fire engines, bulldozers, helicopters, and ground crews to build firelines …
NJ Man, Father Of Two, Missing Since May
Dan Butkus, a 36-year-old Sussex County resident, has been missing since Friday, May 16, his family said.
Butkus was last seen leaving his apartment in the 500 section of Stonegate Village in Stanhope, his aunt Peggy McNichol Peterson said. He left his wallet, cellphone and glasses behind, Peterson said.
He has light brown hair, brown eyes and is 5'11", weighing between 170 and 200 pounds, Stanhope Police said.
"His family and friends believe his disappearance is suspicious and are concerned for his safety and well-being," Stanhope Police said.
Police said they searched the apa…
Retired Cop Kills Wife, Then Himself In Long Island Murder-Suicide: Police
A retired Long Island police officer shot and killed his wife before turning the gun on himself inside their Jamesport home, Suffolk County Police announced on Thursday, June 12.
Edward Crohan, 62, fatally shot his wife, Stephanie Crohan, 63, and then took his own life, according to a police press release.
Riverhead Town Police were called to 56 Lagoon Court around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11 for a welfare check. When officers arrived, they found both Edward and Stephanie dead from gunshot wounds, Suffolk County Homicide Squad detectives said.
Edward Crohan retired from the Town of Sou…
