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DWI Driver Possessed Drugs: Lakewood PD DWI Driver Possessed Drugs: Lakewood PD
DWI Driver Possessed Drugs: Lakewood PD A 61-year-old Toms River man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated and drug possession in Lakewood, authorities announced Tuesday, June 9. On Saturday, June 6, officers conducted a traffic stop and determined the driver, Robert Gadson, was impaired and placed him under arrest, Lakewood police said.  A search conducted as part of the investigation resulted in the seizure of marijuana, cash, and items commonly associated with the distribution of controlled dangerous substances, police said. Gadson was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, …

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by Sam Barron
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US Navy Employee Critically Injured In Florida Shark Attack Caught On Video: New Update US Navy Employee Critically Injured In Florida Shark Attack Caught On Video: New Update
US Navy Employee Critically Injured In Florida Shark Attack Caught On Video: New Update A US Navy civilian employee remains in critical condition after a shark attack at Naval Support Activity Panama City in Florida, according to multiple reports. The man, who has not been publicly identified, is in his late 20s and has worked for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division, for four years, according to reports. The attack happened around 11:45 a.m. on Monday, June 8, near the base’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation Marina in St. Andrews Bay. The victim had been snorkeling with a colleague during a lunch break when the shark struck. The second swimmer was not injure…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Two-Alarm Condo Fire Emits Heavy Smoke: Hillsborough FD Two-Alarm Condo Fire Emits Heavy Smoke: Hillsborough FD
Two-Alarm Condo Fire Emits Heavy Smoke: Hillsborough FD A two-alarm fire at a condominium complex left several units uninhabitable in Hillsborough Tuesday, June 9, authorities said. At 3:36 p.m., multiple units responded to Victoria Court near Taurus Drive upon reports of a fire and immediately established a first alarm after seeing a plume of smoke in the air, Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Co. #1 said. The fire was in multiple units and firefighters worked to knock down the fire as a second alarm was tolled, bringing additional units to the scene, fire officials said.  Crews remained on scene for an extended duration ventilating hi…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Pick-Up Truck Driver Killed In Route 34 Five-Vehicle Crash: Colts Neck PD Pick-Up Truck Driver Killed In Route 34 Five-Vehicle Crash: Colts Neck PD
Pick-Up Truck Driver Killed In Route 34 Five-Vehicle Crash: Colts Neck PD A 67-year-old Colts Neck man was killed in a five-vehicle crash on Monday, June 8, authorities said. At 1:51 p.m., officers responded to Route 34 and Trump National Blvd. for a five-vehicle crash after a Chevrolet pickup truck failed to maintain its lane, crossed the yellow center line and struck four other vehicles, Colts Neck police said. The driver of the pick-up truck, who was not identified by police, sustained severe injuries and was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, police said. All other injuries were minor, police said. The crash r…

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by Sam Barron
Business
NJ Third In Nation's Highest Income Rankings, New Study Says: Here's Why NJ Third In Nation's Highest Income Rankings, New Study Says: Here's Why
NJ Third In Nation's Highest Income Rankings, New Study Says: Here's Why Workers in many Northeast states earn some of the highest incomes in the country, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of the States Where People Have the Highest Income on Tuesday, June 2. The personal finance website compared all 50 states and Washington, DC, based on the average annual income of the top 5% and bottom 20% of earners, along with the median annual income for all residents. The report adjusted income figures for cost of living and examined how earnings compare across different income groups. "The highest-earning 10% of individuals in the United States …

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by Chris Spiker
Schools
'I'm Sending All You To Hell' PA Man Threatens Catholic School: Affidavit 'I'm Sending All You To Hell' PA Man Threatens Catholic School: Affidavit
'I'm Sending All You To Hell' PA Man Threatens Catholic School: Affidavit A social media threat targeting a Pennsylvania Catholic church and school prompted a major police response and led to the arrest of an  man, authorities announced. Cristopher Henderson, 37, of Exton, was charged after allegedly posting on Facebook that he was driving to St. Pius X Church and School in Broomall on Tuesday, June 9, according to Marple Township Police. Police were dispatched to the parish shortly after 9 a.m. after receiving reports of alarming online posts. In one message cited in the affidavit, Henderson allegedly wrote that he was driving to St. Pius X and added, "I'm …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Ideal Number Of Hours For A Good Night's Sleep May Come As A Surprise, New Study Finds Ideal Number Of Hours For A Good Night's Sleep May Come As A Surprise, New Study Finds
Ideal Number Of Hours For A Good Night's Sleep May Come As A Surprise, New Study Finds A better night’s rest may come down to a narrower window than many people think. A sweeping study published in Nature found that the smallest biological age gaps were observed among people who reported sleeping between 6.4 and 7.8 hours per night. That works out to about 6 hours, 24 minutes to 7 hours, 48 minutes. The study analyzed sleep and health data from roughly 500,000 UK Biobank participants between ages 37 and 84. Researchers used 23 biological aging clocks derived from imaging, plasma protein, and metabolomics data to study how sleep duration aligned with aging patterns acro…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
East Brunswick Cops Arrest MD Man Accused Of Strangling Dad Behind Route 18 Store: Police East Brunswick Cops Arrest MD Man Accused Of Strangling Dad Behind Route 18 Store: Police
East Brunswick Cops Arrest MD Man Accused Of Strangling Dad Behind Route 18 Store: Police A Maryland man wanted on attempted murder charges after allegedly strangling his father was arrested in East Brunswick, authorities said. The Montgomery County Police Department contacted East Brunswick police on Monday, June 8, seeking assistance in locating Brian A. Carmon, who was wanted on charges of attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, and unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, according to East Brunswick police. Carmon allegedly strangled his father on May 21 before fleeing in his father's silver Honda Odyssey minivan, police said. Investigators developed informatio…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Deer Falls From Parkway Overpass, Crashes Through SUV In Paramus Deer Falls From Parkway Overpass, Crashes Through SUV In Paramus
Deer Falls From Parkway Overpass, Crashes Through SUV In Paramus A Hackensack woman was injured after a deer fell from the Garden State Parkway overpass and crashed into her SUV in Paramus, police said. where the deer fell from the Garden State Parkway overpass and struck a northbound 2025 Hyundai Tucson being driven by a 44-year-old Hackensack woman at approximately 7:15 p.m., according to Paramus Police Chief Robert M. Guidetti. The impact caused significant damage to the SUV and trapped the driver inside after the driver's side door frame became impinged, according to authorities. With assistance from Officer Joseph Mastrofilipo, the woman w…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NASA Unveils Artemis III Crew: Meet The Astronauts NASA Unveils Artemis III Crew: Meet The Astronauts
NASA Unveils Artemis III Crew: Meet The Astronauts The next chapter of NASA's return to the moon has its latest crew. NASA revealed the four astronauts who will fly in the Artemis III mission on Tuesday, June 9. In 2027, the crew will go into low Earth orbit to test spacecraft docking operations with lunar lander systems being developed by Blue Origin and SpaceX. The tests are considered essential for Artemis IV, NASA's first planned crewed mission to the moon's South Pole in 2028. "Artemis III will demonstrate the power of American innovation and international partnership as we test complex rendezvous and docking operations and advan…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Grieving Grandfather, Grandson Remain Critical After Deadly Perth Amboy Fire Grieving Grandfather, Grandson Remain Critical After Deadly Perth Amboy Fire
Grieving Grandfather, Grandson Remain Critical After Deadly Perth Amboy Fire A grandfather and his grandson remain in critical condition days after the house fire that killed an 11-year-old boy in Perth Amboy, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched to support the family. A GoFundMe organized by Carlos Vargas identified the child who died in the Chauncey Street blaze as the grandson of Perth Amboy resident Victor Burgos. "Our Perth Amboy community is mourning after a devastating house fire on Chauncey Street during the early morning hours of Friday," the campaign reads. "This heartbreaking tragedy claimed the life of an 11-year-old child and left multiple families…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NJ Contractor At Large After Scamming PA Homeowner Out Of $2K NJ Contractor At Large After Scamming PA Homeowner Out Of $2K
NJ Contractor At Large After Scamming PA Homeowner Out Of $2K A 24-year-old Lakehurst, NJ man was charged after he was paid to extend a driveway in Manheim Township and never delivered, authorities announced Tuesday, June 9. A homeowner told police he contacted an asphalt company on Facebook called "Alpha Concrete, LLC" and met with the owner, Michael Stanley in person to discuss a price quote to repair and extend their driveway, Manheim Township police said. Stanley requested a 50% down payment of $2,250 which the homeowner sent and Stanley cashed in April, police said But after Stanley cashed the check, communication became sporadic and Stanley nev…

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by Sam Barron