Person Fatally Shot In Newark: Prosecutor Person Fatally Shot In Newark: Prosecutor
Person Fatally Shot In Newark: Prosecutor A person was fatally shot in Newark on the evening of Monday, Jan. 6, authorities said. The victim was shot around 9:17 p.m. on the 100 block of Seymour Avenue, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. The victim's identity is pending a next of kin notification, authorities said. No arrests have been made, authorities said.
'Get This On Camera': Ice-T Altercation With Officer In Hudson County Resurfaces In Viral Video 'Get This On Camera': Ice-T Altercation With Officer In Hudson County Resurfaces In Viral Video
'Get This On Camera': Ice-T Altercation With Officer In Hudson County Resurfaces In Viral Video Rapper and actor Ice-T had his own brush with the law in Hudson County according to newly resurfaced bodycam footage that is going viral. On Friday, May 3, 2024, the "Law & Order: SVU" star who lives in Edgewater was pulled over by a Hudson County Sheriff's deputy for having an expired registration, according to a video shared on YouTube by Unspoken Crime Murders. Ice-T, a.k.a. Tracy Marrow who has played Det. Fin Tutuola on the long running TV show, was right outside of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to renew the registration, which expired in 2021, when he was stopped. Ic…
Months-Long Child Porn Investigation Leads To Arrest Of Clifton Man: Sheriff Months-Long Child Porn Investigation Leads To Arrest Of Clifton Man: Sheriff
Months-Long Child Porn Investigation Leads To Arrest Of Clifton Man: Sheriff A 30-year-old Clifton man was arrested on child porn charges on Monday, Dec. 30, officials said. Kevin J. Martinez's arrest comes after a nine-month investigation, Passaic County Sheriff Thomas Adamo announced on Friday, Jan. 3, adding that Martinez is responsible for disseminating media files. Detectives confiscated multiple electronic devices relevant to the investigation, which are set to undergo forensic analysis to uncover further images and videos related to child sexual abuse material, the sheriff said. Martinez was charged with the following on a warrant complaint: 1 count o…
Four Arrested, Including Three Teens, For Christmas Eve Liquor Store Robbery: Bayonne PD Four Arrested, Including Three Teens, For Christmas Eve Liquor Store Robbery: Bayonne PD
Four Arrested, Including Three Teens, For Christmas Eve Liquor Store Robbery: Bayonne PD A 27-year-old Bayonne woman and three teenagers were arrested and charged with robbing a liquor store on Christmas Eve, authorities said. On Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 9:17 p.m., officers responded to The Wine Warehouse at 77 Lefante Way on a report of a robbery, Bayonne police said. Upon their arrival, the victim said he was physically assaulted by three juveniles and a female when attempting to stop the female from exiting the store with items she did not pay for, police said. Two of the teenage boys damaged the front glass door, police said. The four were spotted in the area and taken into…
Speeding Oklahoma Driver In Stolen Car Found With Weapons In Passaic County, Police Say Speeding Oklahoma Driver In Stolen Car Found With Weapons In Passaic County, Police Say
Speeding Oklahoma Driver In Stolen Car Found With Weapons In Passaic County, Police Say Bloomingdale police officers turned a routine traffic stop into a major bust, apprehending an Oklahoma man in a stolen vehicle and seizing illegal weapons, authorities announced. Jose Garcia, 23, was pulled over for speeding when officers discovered that the car he was driving had been reported stolen in Trenton, according to Bloomingdale Police Chief Greenwood. A closer inspection revealed Garcia was also in possession of prohibited knives. Garcia was arrested on the spot and now faces charges for possession of a stolen vehicle and illegal weapons. He was transported to the Bergen County J…
SWAT Standoff Shakes Wayne Neighborhood, Barricade Ends After Nearly Five Hours SWAT Standoff Shakes Wayne Neighborhood, Barricade Ends After Nearly Five Hours
SWAT Standoff Shakes Wayne Neighborhood, Barricade Ends After Nearly Five Hours A SWAT standoff unfolded in a Wayne neighborhood on Thursday, Jan. 2, gripping residents of the Wayne Village apartments as authorities surrounded one particular unit. UPDATE: Semi-Conscious Suspect Found After Hours-Long Barricade, Police Say The situation began around 1 p.m. on Lancaster Court, according to residents, some of whom were unable to access their units during the standoff. Photos from the scene show heavily armed SWAT team members standing outside a unit, shields raised and long guns drawn, as they worked to resolve the incident. The barricade ended peacefully at approximate…
42-Year-Old Army Veteran ID'd As New Orleans Terror Attack Driver 42-Year-Old Army Veteran ID'd As New Orleans Terror Attack Driver
42-Year-Old Army Veteran ID'd As New Orleans Terror Attack Driver This story has been updated. An Army veteran has been identified as the man authorities say rammed a pickup truck into a crowd in the French Quarter of New Orleans early on New Year's Day morning, leaving 15 people dead and injuring approximately 35 others. Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar, age 42, who was killed in a shootout with police officers after the incident at around 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1 on Bourbon Street, was a US citizen born in Texas, where he lived at the time of the incident, the FBI said. The Ford truck, rented through an auto sharing company, displayed an ISIS flag on the tr…
Charges Filed In Allentown Shooting Prompting Town-Wide Shelter In Place Charges Filed In Allentown Shooting Prompting Town-Wide Shelter In Place
Charges Filed In Allentown Shooting Prompting Town-Wide Shelter In Place A 52-year-old New Jersey man has been charged in connection with a shooting that left a woman injured prompting a town-wide shelter-in-place on Tuesday, Dec. 31,2024, authorities said. Daniel Williams, of Allentown, is facing charges of first-degree attempted murder, second-degree endangering the welfare of a child, and multiple weapons offenses, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said. The endangering charge stems from a child being present in the home at the time of the shooting, authorities said. The incident occurred at approximately 12:51 p.m., bringing officers from t…
'Completely Naked:' Rapper Joe Budden Charged With Lewdness In Bergen County, Cops Say 'Completely Naked:' Rapper Joe Budden Charged With Lewdness In Bergen County, Cops Say
'Completely Naked:' Rapper Joe Budden Charged With Lewdness In Bergen County, Cops Say Podcaster and rapper Joe Budden, known for his 2003 hit "Pump It Up," is making headlines again—this time for all the wrong reasons. Police say the 44-year-old musician and media personality was caught on camera standing completely naked outside a neighbor’s apartment in Edgewater on the morning of December 4, 2024. Edgewater Police Chief Donald A. Martin confirmed that officers were called to the apartment complex at 7:21 a.m. after a resident reported spotting the unclothed man at their door. The caller recognized Budden as their neighbor, Joseph Budden Jr., police said. The incident, ca…
Man Sets Off Smoke Bomb In NJ McDonald's, Flees In White Audi: Cops Man Sets Off Smoke Bomb In NJ McDonald's, Flees In White Audi: Cops
Man Sets Off Smoke Bomb In NJ McDonald's, Flees In White Audi: Cops Police are searching for a man who set off a smoke bomb inside a McDonald’s on Route 22 East, forcing customers to flee and causing damage to the restaurant’s floor. The incident occurred on Thursday, Dec. 26, around 5 p.m., according to Union Police. The suspect allegedly emerged from the restaurant’s bathroom and detonated a red-colored incendiary smoke bomb. Witnesses reported that he appeared to be filming the act for social media purposes. Customers eating at the time were alarmed and evacuated the building. The suspect then fled to a waiting white Audi parked outside and left the scen…
Hoboken Police Officer Dies Hoboken Police Officer Dies
Hoboken Police Officer Dies The Hoboken Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own. Officer Frank Francolino died at home while off-duty on Saturday, Dec. 28, the department said on X.  "We ask all to keep the Francolino family in your thoughts, prayers & hearts. Please respect their privacy as they mourn this unimaginable loss," the statement reads. A cause of death was not announced.  Records show Frankolino joined the force in 2008.
Teenager Missing In Newark: Police Teenager Missing In Newark: Police
Teenager Missing In Newark: Police A 18-year-old was reported missing in Newark on Thursday, Dec. 26, authorities said. Zionna Brady was last seen in the area of Westbrooks Avenue near 17th Avenue, Newark Public Safety Director Eugene Miranda said. She is described as 5’2” tall and weighs 130 pounds, Miranda said.  She was wearing a navy blue jacket and navy blue short sleeve shirt with white lettering, possibly reading “Old Navy”, black sweat pants, and light green “G Star Raw” flip flops, Miranda said. Zionna has a tattoo on her left hand reading “Fear None” and a tattoo on her right arm reading “Fendi," Miranda said.…