Warren County Native Nikal Jones, 18, Killed In PA Shooting Warren County Native Nikal Jones, 18, Killed In PA Shooting
Warren County Native Nikal Jones, 18, Killed In PA Shooting The Warren County community is mourning the death of Nikal Jones, who was shot and killed in Wilson Borough, PA on Sept. 25. He was 18. Jones was born in Plainfield and grew up in Phillipsburg, where he played basketball, football and ran track in high school, his obituary says.  More than $11,000 had been raised as of Wednesday morning on a GoFundMe dedicated to helping Jones’ mother, Nicole, with expenses for his funeral, which was held Oct. 3 at Walters Park in Phillipsburg. “Please help my family put my son to rest,” she writes. “We were stunned today to learn of the passing …
Free NJ Narcan Giveaway Begins Thursday, No ID Or Script Needed Free NJ Narcan Giveaway Begins Thursday, No ID Or Script Needed
Free NJ Narcan Giveaway Begins Thursday, No ID Or Script Needed Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella will visit a local pharmacy to answer questions Thursday when New Jersey begins a three-day giveaway of the overdose-reversal drug Narcan. State residents can obtain a packet containing two doses of the nasal spray anonymously without a prescription or appointment through Saturday (Sept. 24-26) for free at participating pharmacies. The free doses will be available at 322 pharmacies, including several locations of Acme, CVS, Rite Aid, Sav-On, ShopRite, Stop & Shop, Walgreens, Walmart, Weis Markets and independent pharmacies throughout the state, auth…
Police: Teen, Trio Of NY Men Ran Up $1K Bill On Bogus Credit Card At Warren County Walmart Police: Teen, Trio Of NY Men Ran Up $1K Bill On Bogus Credit Card At Warren County Walmart
Police: Teen, Trio Of NY Men Ran Up $1K Bill On Bogus Credit Card At Warren County Walmart Three men and one teen all from New York were arrested after buying nearly $1,000 worth of items from a Warren County Walmart on a bogus credit card and stealing additional merchandise, authorities said. Janiel J. Garcia, 21, purchased $943.55 worth of merchandise at Walmart in Mansfield Township just before 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 28, authorities said. Garcia had three passengers in his car when police found and stopped him a short time after making the purchases. Police then contacted the owner of the credit card confirming that it had been used fraudulently, authorities said. A subsequent se…
Police: Queens Man, 23, Tried Using Bogus Credit Card At Flanders Walmart Police: Queens Man, 23, Tried Using Bogus Credit Card At Flanders Walmart
Police: Queens Man, 23, Tried Using Bogus Credit Card At Flanders Walmart A Queens, NY man used a a fraudulent credit card when he attempted to pick up and pay for an order at Walmart in Flanders, authorities charged. Mohammed S. Rahman, 23, visited the Walmart on International Drive S. and tried to pay for a pickup order on Sept. 5, Mount Olive Police said. Further investigation revealed that Rahman was not authorized to use the card, police said. He was arrested and charged with credit card fraud, conspiracy to commit credit card fraud, criminal attempt and theft by deception. Rahman was released pending an appearance in court.
Free NJ Narcan Giveaway: No ID Or Script Needed Free NJ Narcan Giveaway: No ID Or Script Needed
Free NJ Narcan Giveaway: No ID Or Script Needed New Jersey will offer the opioid overdose-reversal drug Narcan for free at pharmacies later this month, authorities announced Wednesday. But be warned: Health and law enforcement professionals emphasize that nalaxone isn't a miracle drug or fallback option. Opioid users can still die depending on how much is in their system and in what combination. State residents can obtain a packet containing two doses of the nasal spray anonymously without a prescription or appointment from Sept. 24 to Sept. 26, Gov. Murphy and Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson said. The free doses will be avai…
Hackettstown Walmart Employee Among 3 Charged With Theft Hackettstown Walmart Employee Among 3 Charged With Theft
Hackettstown Walmart Employee Among 3 Charged With Theft One was a former store employee. One tried leaving in stolen clothing. All three were charged with theft. Mansfield Township police arrested three Hackettstown Walmart shoplifters in separate incidents, authorities said. Nico A. Vega, 31, was charged Aug. 12 after he was caught on surveillance footage taking the price code off a 32-inch television and placing it over the code on a 50-inch television on July 27, Mansfield Township police said. A store employee noticed him scanning the television -- but he left the store without it, police said. Ahmaad J. Mitchell, 20, of Budd Lake was char…
Walmart Launches 'Plus' In Challenge To Amazon Prime's Dominance Walmart Launches 'Plus' In Challenge To Amazon Prime's Dominance
Walmart Launches 'Plus' In Challenge To Amazon Prime's Dominance In a challenge to online shopping behemoth Amazon, Walmart is launching its own online retail delivery service. On Tuesday, Sept. 1, Walmart unveiled Walmart Plus (Walmart+), a membership program that grants subscribers unlimited free delivery, fuel discounts, and no checkout lines, according to the mega retailer’s announcement. Touted as a rival to Amazon Prime membership service, which offers free two-day deliveries, streaming, and video services, the Walmart program will cost $98 a year or $12.95 per month. It will become available on Sept. 15. Walmart is promising Plus members free sam…
Walmart Hiring 400 Employees For New Morris County Supercenter Walmart Hiring 400 Employees For New Morris County Supercenter
Walmart Hiring 400 Employees For New Morris County Supercenter Walmart will soon hire approximately 400 people to fill positions at the new Ledgewood Supercenter expected to open this fall at the Ledgewood Commons.  Open positions include department managers, support managers, food associates, and receiving/stocking associates. Walmart has opened a hiring center has at 450 Route 10 to fill the open positions, which have starting wages between $11 and $19 per hour. The new Route 10 store is among more than two dozen retailers expected to open at the brand new 470,000 square foot open-air shopping center on Route 10 this fall. The Ledgew…
Authorities: Florida Woman Wanted For NJ, NY Walmart Shoplifting Incidents ID'd Via Rental Car Authorities: Florida Woman Wanted For NJ, NY Walmart Shoplifting Incidents ID'd Via Rental Car
Authorities: Florida Woman Wanted For NJ, NY Walmart Shoplifting Incidents ID'd Via Rental Car A Florida woman who returned nearly $1,800 worth of stolen Walmart merchandise at stores in New Jersey and New York was caught by Mansfield Township Police through surveillance footage of her rental car from Philadelphia, authorities said. Dominique K. Butler, 22, of Tampa and a friend stole $1,789.24 worth of Walmart merchandise and returned items for cash at stores throughout New Jersey and New York on July 23, 2019, Mansfield Township Police said in a release. A follow-up investigation identified Butler via video surveillance and the tracing of her rental car from Philadelphia, authorit…
Lawsuit Alleges Garfield Walmart Fired Worker For Reporting COVID-19 Violations Lawsuit Alleges Garfield Walmart Fired Worker For Reporting COVID-19 Violations
Lawsuit Alleges Garfield Walmart Fired Worker For Reporting Covid-19 Violations A former customer service manager at Walmart in Garfield has filed a lawsuit claiming that she was fired for reporting the store’s COVID-19 violations. Ejonte Gilyard, 27, of Passaic, is demanding back pay, benefits and other compensatory damages for retaliation, in a lawsuit filed last week in New Jersey Superior Court, NorthJersey.com reports. A corporate policy implemented at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic caps the number of shoppers at 20 percent of a store's capacity, and requires door hosts to keep a running count of customers who enter the store, according to the suit. Gil…
New Rochelle Park Police Chief Nabs Thieves Who Bought 61 Money Orders For $55,000 In One Day New Rochelle Park Police Chief Nabs Thieves Who Bought 61 Money Orders For $55,000 In One Day
New Rochelle Park Police Chief Nabs Thieves Who Bought 61 Money Orders For $55,000 In One Day Two out-of-state thieves who illegally collected nearly $55,000 by purchasing 61 money orders at post offices throughout New Jersey in a single day were thwarted by newly-appointed Rochelle Park Police Chief Dean Pinto, authorities said. Pinto, who officially becomes chief this Saturday, was waiting on line at the borough post office Thursday when he saw one of the suspects buy a $1,000 money order with an apparent gift card. Appearing surprised that the transaction went through, the suspect requested another $1,000 money order. Pinto discreetly notified detectives, who stopped the pair. …
All Walmart Stores Will Be Closed This Thanksgiving Day All Walmart Stores Will Be Closed This Thanksgiving Day
All Walmart Stores Will Be Closed This Thanksgiving Day Bad news for those looking to get an early start to Black Friday. All Walmart stores will be closed Thanksgiving Day this year, the company announced, noting its employees have stepped up during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sam's Clubs stores will also be closed, the company said. Walmart hasn't yet announced times for Black Friday shopping.