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DWI NJ Driver Who Killed Newlyweds Learns Fate: Prosecutor A 26-year-old Vineland man was sentenced to seven years in prison after he pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide in the deaths of a couple that had recently gotten married. At 4:09 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, New Jersey State Police responded to Maurice River Township after a vehicle operated by Levon Woods crossed into the oncoming lane of travel and collided with a vehicle occupied by Thomas Splinter, 57 and Nancy Orellana-Splinter-29, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. Splinter and Orellana-Splinter were later pronounced dead. Subsequent toxicology test resul…

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EHT Man Defrauded Homeowners Out Of $340K: Prosecutor EHT Man Defrauded Homeowners Out Of $340K: Prosecutor EHT Man Defrauded Homeowners Out Of $340K: Prosecutor
EHT Man Defrauded Homeowners Out Of $340K: Prosecutor A 49-year-old Egg Harbor Township man is remaining behind bars after he was arrested on numerous theft charges, authorities announced. Kevin Crafton orchestrated a a complex contractor fraud scheme that defrauded Brigantine homeowners of over $360,000, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Beginning in 2024, Crafton though LDC Construction, was engaging in the performance of home improvement services, authorities said.  Crafton impersonated an architect, engineer, and attorney to convince the victims that they owed costly fines and penalties associated with…

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NJ Man Had 1K Images Of Child Porn: Prosecutor NJ Man Had 1K Images Of Child Porn: Prosecutor NJ Man Had 1K Images Of Child Porn: Prosecutor
NJ Man Had 1K Images Of Child Porn: Prosecutor A 71-year-old Somers Point admitted to possessing child pornography, authorities announced. William Barringer pleaded guilty to possession of child sexual exploitation materials, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Per the terms of a plea agreement, he faces a three-year prison sentence, authorities said. Last October, law enforcement executed a search warrant at Barringer's residence, seizing a tablet that contained at least 1,000 images depicting the sexual exploitation or abuse of a child, authorities said. He will be sentenced in December, authorities said.

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Tax Preparer From NJ Admits To Nearly $6M Fraud Scheme, Filing False Returns: Feds Tax Preparer From NJ Admits To Nearly $6M Fraud Scheme, Filing False Returns: Feds Tax Preparer From NJ Admits To Nearly $6M Fraud Scheme, Filing False Returns: Feds
Tax Preparer From NJ Admits To Nearly $6M Fraud Scheme, Filing False Returns: Feds A tax preparer from New Jersey has admitted to orchestrating a nearly $6 million fraud scheme through his Westchester County, NY businesses that involved filing thousands of returns containing fabricated deductions and credits, federal prosecutors said.   Bergen County resident Joseph Clay, age 52, of Lodi, New Jersey, pleaded guilty to aiding and assisting in the preparation of a false and fraudulent federal income tax return, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Thursday, Oct. 1. Federal officials said that from 2019 through 2024, Clay…

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Poll Reveals What NJ Residents Think Of Sherrill After Caldwell Scandal Poll Reveals What NJ Residents Think Of Sherrill After Caldwell Scandal Poll Reveals What NJ Residents Think Of Sherrill After Caldwell Scandal
Poll Reveals What NJ Residents Think Of Sherrill After Caldwell Scandal Results of a brand-new poll released Thursday, Oct. 1, reveal what New Jersey residents think of Gov. Mikie Sherrill following Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell's resignation. Nearly seven in 10 New Jersey residents said Sherrill handled the ethics investigation involving Caldwell well, according to results shared from the Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. The Rutgers-Eagleton Poll surveyed 1,004 New Jersey adults from Thursday, Sept. 24 through Sunday, Sept. 27. The poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 4.1 percentage points. Thirty-six percent said Sherrill handled the situation "very well," while 32% s…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Andrew Cuomo Drops Nearly $10 Million On Hamptons Estate — With Surprising Feature Andrew Cuomo Drops Nearly $10 Million On Hamptons Estate — With Surprising Feature Andrew Cuomo Drops Nearly $10 Million On Hamptons Estate — With Surprising Feature
Andrew Cuomo Drops Nearly $10 Million On Hamptons Estate — With Surprising Feature Former New York governor and NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo has purchased a $9.6 million property in the Hamptons, according to multiple reports. The property lies on the western edge of the Hamptons in Remsenburg, the New York Times reported Wednesday, Sept. 30. The transaction closed back on June 23, sources told the paper. Cuomo’s purchase includes four parcels of land, including two homes, according to the New York Post. He’s planning to use it as a summer home and investment property, the Post reported. The ex-governor still maintains an apartment in Manhattan; his living situatio…

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Video: NJ Officer With Fractured Neck, Back Gets Hospital Clapout Video: NJ Officer With Fractured Neck, Back Gets Hospital Clapout Video: NJ Officer With Fractured Neck, Back Gets Hospital Clapout
Video: NJ Officer With Fractured Neck, Back Gets Hospital Clapout A Woodbridge police officer who suffered a fractured neck and back when he was struck by a vehicle while helping someone in the roadway is home from the hospital. Officer Alexander Rebelo was discharged from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Woodbridge PBA Local 38 announced. Video shared by the union shows officers lining the hospital as Rebelo was wheeled out during a walkout before being escorted home to begin his recovery. “Our guy is discharged!!!" the caption reads. "Earlier today we were able to conduct a walk out at the hospital and escort him to his home to…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Philadelphia Teacher Killed By Audi While Trying To Catch Bus: Police Philadelphia Teacher Killed By Audi While Trying To Catch Bus: Police Philadelphia Teacher Killed By Audi While Trying To Catch Bus: Police
Philadelphia Teacher Killed By Audi While Trying To Catch Bus: Police A 26-year-old teacher was killed when an Audi struck her as she crossed a city street while trying to catch a bus early Wednesday, Sept. 30, authorities announced the following day. Zoe Schemm, of the 1200 block of North Fifth Street, was crossing Lombard Street northbound at 19th Street around 6:42 a.m. when she was struck by a white 2023 Audi A4 traveling west, according to Philadelphia police. Schemm became trapped beneath the vehicle and suffered severe injuries. Philadelphia Fire Department medics pronounced her dead at the scene, police said. Schemm was teaching in Philadelphia at th…

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Insect Infestation At NJ School Prompts Emergency Pesticide Use Insect Infestation At NJ School Prompts Emergency Pesticide Use Insect Infestation At NJ School Prompts Emergency Pesticide Use
Insect Infestation At NJ School Prompts Emergency Pesticide Use An insect infestation prompted an emergency pesticide application at a South Jersey school, according to a notice issued to parents, guardians and staff. The pesticide was applied at Aura School, located at 900 Clems Run in Glassboro, on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 3:30 p.m., according to the emergency pesticide use notice.  WPVI reported that the infestation was caused by fleas. The district said it discovered an insect infestation in the school's media center, which qualified the problem as an emergency threatening the health or safety of a student or staff member. The district said…

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by Cecilia Levine
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College Student Survives 8-Story Fall While Dancing On Sofa College Student Survives 8-Story Fall While Dancing On Sofa College Student Survives 8-Story Fall While Dancing On Sofa
College Student Survives 8-Story Fall While Dancing On Sofa A 21-year-old University of Georgia senior survived a fall from an eighth-floor apartment window after apparently striking a metal bench on the way down, police said. Kristen Sargent fell at Rambler Athens Apartments at 558 W. Broad St. around 7:37 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, according to an Athens-Clarke County Police Department field case report.  The incident happened just after the Georgia Bulldogs had won a game against the Oklahoma Sooners, Sargent's father, Richard Sargent, told WSB-TV. Richard said he later heard his daughter talking to one of her friends: “Hey, I'm alive. I…

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by Cecilia Levine
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2 Seriously Hurt After SUV Crosses Lanes, Overturns On Black Horse Pike: Police 2 Seriously Hurt After SUV Crosses Lanes, Overturns On Black Horse Pike: Police 2 Seriously Hurt After SUV Crosses Lanes, Overturns On Black Horse Pike: Police
2 Seriously Hurt After SUV Crosses Lanes, Overturns On Black Horse Pike: Police Two people were seriously injured after an SUV crossed into oncoming traffic, struck another car and overturned in Gloucester Township, police said. The crash happened on Black Horse Pike near Almonesson Road around 10:41 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, according to the Gloucester Township Police Department. A Toyota Venza was heading south on Black Horse Pike when it entered the northbound lane and struck the rear of a Honda Accord, police said. The impact sent the Honda spinning before it came to rest along the roadway. The Toyota continued through the intersection, left the road and st…

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Target Slashes Prices On Nearly 2K Items Amid Inflation Pressure Target Slashes Prices On Nearly 2K Items Amid Inflation Pressure Target Slashes Prices On Nearly 2K Items Amid Inflation Pressure
Target Slashes Prices On Nearly 2K Items Amid Inflation Pressure Target is cutting prices on nearly 2,000 items as families continue tightening their budgets amid stubborn inflation and economic stress. The retailer announced the latest round of price reductions in a news release on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The cuts cover clothing and shoes for women, men, infants, and toddlers, along with bedding and other home products. Some items are now priced at least 20% lower than in the fall of 2025, according to Target. "Guests are looking for great products at an incredible value, and that's an important part of what we aim to deliver every day," said chief me…

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by Chris Spiker