Man Charged In Stabbing Of 22-Year-Old At Sussex County Basketball Court: Police Man Charged In Stabbing Of 22-Year-Old At Sussex County Basketball Court: Police
Man Charged In Stabbing Of 22-Year-Old At Sussex County Basketball Court: Police A 19-year-old man was charged after allegedly stabbing another man at a basketball court in Sussex County, authorities said. Reiley Herrin, of Newton, was charged with aggravated assault and weapons offenses, Newton Police said in a release on Monday, May 23. Herrin is accused of stabbing a 22-year-old man in the abdomen near the basketball court behind the Lakeland School on Jefferson Street in Newton just before 3:50 a.m. on Sunday, May 22, police said. The victim was treated at the scene before being taken to Newton Medical Center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Herrin …
Three NJ Auto Dealers Pony Up $400,000 To Resolve Ripoff Claims, Promise Not To Do It Again Three NJ Auto Dealers Pony Up $400,000 To Resolve Ripoff Claims, Promise Not To Do It Again
Three NJ Auto Dealers Pony Up $400,000 To Resolve Ripoff Claims, Promise Not To Do It Again Three New Jersey auto dealers accused of ripping off customers agreed to pay nearly $400,000 combined to end a state investigation while promising not to do it again, authorities announced. Buyers of both new and used vehicles have already been frustrated by supply chain issues, Acting Attorney Matthew J. Platkin said in a joint release with the state Division of Consumer Affairs on Friday, May 20. Now this. “Dodging illegal practices should be the last thing New Jerseyans have to worry about as they search for a vehicle in this challenging market,” the attorney general said. Platkin iden…
GUILTY: Sussex County Man, 43, Admits Uploading Child Porn To Google Drive GUILTY: Sussex County Man, 43, Admits Uploading Child Porn To Google Drive
Guilty: Sussex County Man, 43, Admits Uploading Child Porn To Google Drive A Sussex County man admitted in court to uploading child pornography to his Google Drive account, authorities said. Chad J. Lloyd, 43, pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography at the Sussex County Virtual Courtroom in Newton on Friday, May 13, Prosecutor Francis A. Koch said in a release on Tuesday, May 17. LLoyd, of Hopatcong, admitted to possessing child pornography and uploading the material to his Google Drive account, Koch said. Lloyd is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday, August 5. Lloyd was represented by Daniel Agatino, Esq., while the state was represented by Assistant…
Sussex County Mom Of 2 'Lived Life Through Simple Pleasures' Sussex County Mom Of 2 'Lived Life Through Simple Pleasures'
Sussex County Mom Of 2 'Lived Life Through Simple Pleasures' Beloved Sussex County mother of two Danielle Alana Assante died suddenly on Friday, April 22. She was 37. Born in Pequannock, Danielle graduated from Newton High School in 2003, her obituary says. She had pursued several different jobs over the years, including dog training, restaurant management, and other “odds and ends,” according to her memorial. Danielle was known for her love of animals, her incredible cooking abilities, and her passion for makeup. “She truly lived her life through simple pleasures,” reads her memorial. “She had an uncanny way of connecting to people through their i…
21-Year-Old Sussex County Man Charged In DWI Hit-And-Run Crash: Police 21-Year-Old Sussex County Man Charged In DWI Hit-And-Run Crash: Police
21-Year-Old Sussex County Man Charged In DWI Hit-And-Run Crash: Police A Sussex County man was intoxicated when he drove away from the scene of a crash, authorities said. Benjamin Johnson, 21, hit another vehicle while driving a Toyota Camry near North Shore and Sparta Avenue in Sparta around 3:30 a.m. on Friday, April 15, police said in a Monday release. Johnson, of Newton, was subsequently found in the parking lot of QuickChek with his vehicle, which sustained heavy front-end damage, authorities said. Johnson was found to be intoxicated and failed a series of field sobriety tests, police said. He was arrested and charged with DWI, careless driving, yieldin…
Lifelong Sussex County Resident, Beloved Carpenter Dies Suddenly, 32 Lifelong Sussex County Resident, Beloved Carpenter Dies Suddenly, 32
Lifelong Sussex County Resident, Beloved Carpenter Dies Suddenly, 32 Lifelong Sussex County resident and beloved carpenter James L. Muller died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 9. He was 32. Born in Newton, James attended High Point Regional High School and lived in Branchville at the time of his death, his obituary and social media pages say. James was self-employed as a carpenter and a valued member of the Local #68 Operating Engineers, his memorial says. James was also a member of Branchville’s AA chapter. James leaves behind his loving mother, Nancy Muller; his brother, Daniel Muller; sisters, Theresa Munguia and Samantha Muller; nieces and nephews, Tia…
Longtime Parsippany Resident Dies After Year-Long Cancer Battle, 37 Longtime Parsippany Resident Dies After Year-Long Cancer Battle, 37
Longtime Parsippany Resident Dies After Year-Long Cancer Battle, 37 Longtime Parsippany resident and Mary Luz Londono Amaya died after a year-long cancer battle at St. Clare's Hospital in Denville on Friday, March 18. She was 37. Born in Medellin, Colombia, Mary immigrated to South Carolina in 2000 before settling in Lake Hiawatha last year, her obituary says. Mary worked as a housekeeper at Sussex County Community College in Newton, her memorial says. She graduated from Denville High School, according to her Facebook page. Mary leaves behind her mother, Luz Marina Amaya Flores; brother, Jorge Ivan Londono Amaya, as well as several extended family members…
SEEN HER? Search Launched For Missing Sussex County Teen SEEN HER? Search Launched For Missing Sussex County Teen
Seen HER? Search Launched For Missing Sussex County Teen A search has been launched for a Sussex County high school freshman who has been missing since Wednesday. Adriell Schuster, a 15-year-old freshman at Kittatinny Regional High School in Newton, told her babysitter in Hampton that she would take a late bus home on Wednesday, March 30, but never arrived home, according to several social media posts. Schuster stands 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs around 120 pounds. She left with a full backpack and may have traveled to Pennsylvania, the posts say. Her phone is turned off. Have you seen Adriell Schuster? Female, 15 years old, 5'3", 120 lb…
Support Surges For Family After Sudden Death Of Beloved Warren County Native, 19 Support Surges For Family After Sudden Death Of Beloved Warren County Native, 19
Support Surges For Family After Sudden Death Of Beloved Warren County Native, 19 Support is on the rise for the Warren County family of Tyler Michael Wehrenberg, who died suddenly at Morristown Memorial Hospital on Thursday, March 3. He was 19. Born in Newton, Wehrenberg lived in Hackettstown at the time of his death, his obituary says. Wehrenberg attended West Morris Central High School and Hunterdon County Polytech, according to his Facebook page. Meanwhile, Wehrenberg’s family now faces an “extremely difficult” financial burden, according to a GoFundMe launched for funeral expenses. “…my son was ripped from me and from this earth,” reads a quote from Wehrenberg’s m…
Sussex County Police Officer Punched In Face By Fleeing Suspect Sussex County Police Officer Punched In Face By Fleeing Suspect
Sussex County Police Officer Punched In Face By Fleeing Suspect A Sussex County man previously jailed and evaluated for assaulting his father was arrested after punching a police officer in the face and attempting to flee, authorities said. Newton Police Department Special Officer Raul Couce was working as a crossing guard at the corner of Spring Street, Halsted Street, and Sparta Avenue when he was punched in the face by Louis B. Selimi, 23, shortly before 2:55 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, NPD said in a Monday release. Selimi then took a “fighting stance as if he wanted to continue fighting” before running from the area, police said. The Andover re…
Sussex County Girl Dies Unexpectedly, 7 Sussex County Girl Dies Unexpectedly, 7
Sussex County Girl Dies Unexpectedly, 7 Beloved Sussex County 7-year-old Hope M. Mattina died unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 26. Born in Hackensack, Mattina lived with her family in Jersey City and Newton before moving to Hardyston, where she lived at the time of her death, her obituary says. Mattina was absolutely adored by her loving family, who describe her as a “strong and courageous fighter” and a “true princess.” Mattina loved watching Disney movies and was always laughing, her memorial says. “Hope had a contagious laugh that would easily spread joy to those around her,” reads her obituary. “She enjoyed being with her fam…
GUILTY: Sussex County Auto Shop Worker Admits Stealing Business Funds For More Than A Year GUILTY: Sussex County Auto Shop Worker Admits Stealing Business Funds For More Than A Year
Guilty: Sussex County Auto Shop Worker Admits Stealing Business Funds For More Than A Year A Sussex County man admitted in court to stealing funds from the auto repair shop he had been working at over the course of more than a year, authorities announced Thursday. Kevin O’Shea, 38, pleaded guilty to theft at the Sussex County Courthouse in Newton on Wednesday, Prosecutor Francis A. Koch said. O’Shea, of Newton, admitted that he stole funds from Hampton Body Works while working there between January 2019 and March 2020, Koch said. ALSO SEE: Woman Admits Stealing Funds While Treasurer Of Sussex County Youth Program The exact amount stolen was not released. O’Shea is scheduled to…