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Trenton Man Targeted Business Owners In Deadly Crime Spree, Federal Prosecutors Say Trenton Man Targeted Business Owners In Deadly Crime Spree, Federal Prosecutors Say
Trenton Man Targeted Business Owners In Deadly Crime Spree, Federal Prosecutors Say A Trenton man was given federal charges after being accused of orchestrating three armed robberies, including one that resulted in the death of a cannabis shop owner, authorities said. Paul McNeil, 38, was charged with murder during and in relation to a crime of violence, three counts of Hobbs Act robbery, conspiracy, and multiple gun offenses, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said in a news release on Wednesday, Dec. 11. According to court documents and statements, McNeil and a co-conspirator robbed an automotive recycling shop in Ewing on Friday, Sept. 30, 2…
'Dangerous' Thieves Steal Porsche, Gun In Jersey Shore Home Break-In: Police 'Dangerous' Thieves Steal Porsche, Gun In Jersey Shore Home Break-In: Police
'Dangerous' Thieves Steal Porsche, Gun In Jersey Shore Home Break-In: Police Three masked suspects forced their way into a Wall Township home, stealing a Porsche, a gun, and keys, authorities said. The burglary happened on River Road at around 1 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, the Wall Township Police Department said in a news release. Investigators said the trio broke into the home by forcing open a window while the homeowners were asleep. The suspects stayed at the property for about 20 minutes, taking keys to several vehicles, a gun, and a white Porsche. Wall police shared a Ring doorbell video of the suspects breaking into the home. Two people wearing hoo…
Duo Indicted In Grisly Killing Of Missing NJ Father Found 100+ Miles From Home: Prosecutors Duo Indicted In Grisly Killing Of Missing NJ Father Found 100+ Miles From Home: Prosecutors
Duo Indicted In Grisly Killing Of Missing NJ Father Found 100+ Miles From Home: Prosecutors An Arizona woman and a Tinton Falls man were indicted in the killing of an Irvington man whose body was found in Atlantic County, more than 100 miles from his home, authorities said. A grand jury indicted 37-year-old Franchesa Burgos-Gonzalez of Phoenix and 28-year-old Dyshawn Bostick on Wednesday, Dec. 11, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. They were charged with murder, conspiracy, and gun offenses. The two were accused of being responsible for the June death of 33-year-old Isaac Bishop, who was reported missing on Tuesday, June 11. His bod…
Laurence Harbor Native Who Loved 'Unconditionally' Identified As Pedestrian Killed In Crash Laurence Harbor Native Who Loved 'Unconditionally' Identified As Pedestrian Killed In Crash
Laurence Harbor Native Who Loved 'Unconditionally' Identified As Pedestrian Killed In Crash A Union Beach woman who "lit up every room she entered" was struck by a vehicle and killed near a busy Hazlet intersection, according to a fundraising campaign. Tracey Ryan, 52, was identified as the pedestrian who died in the Route 36 crash, a Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office spokesperson said on Wednesday, Dec. 11. The collision happened near the intersection with Union Avenue at around 7:49 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9. Paramedics rushed Ryan to the hospital and she was pronounced dead at 8:33 p.m. The vehicle's driver remained at the scene and was cooperating with investigators. A Go…
Man, 20, Killed In Central Jersey Crash, Two Other Drivers Injured: Prosecutors Man, 20, Killed In Central Jersey Crash, Two Other Drivers Injured: Prosecutors
Man, 20, Killed In Central Jersey Crash, Two Other Drivers Injured: Prosecutors A man has died and two others were injured in a three-vehicle crash in Freehold Township, authorities said. The collision happened on Jackson Mills Road near Geisler Road, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Freehold Township police responded to the scene at around 10:27 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9. Investigators say a 20-year-old man was driving a 2017 Infiniti Q50 north on Jackson Mills when the car collided with a 2017 Ford Transit Van driven by a 40-year-old man. A 2017 Subaru Legacy, driven by a 21-year-old man traveling south …
Central Jersey Man Strikes $500K+ Jackpot On Atlantic City Slot Machine Central Jersey Man Strikes $500K+ Jackpot On Atlantic City Slot Machine
Central Jersey Man Strikes $500K+ Jackpot On Atlantic City Slot Machine A Freehold man won a life-changing payday, bringing home more than half a million dollars on a slot machine at an Atlantic City casino, officials said. Kevin Kurtz struck gold at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, winning a mega grand jackpot of $501,184.85, the resort said in a news release on Tuesday, Dec. 10. His lucky $40 wager was on an Aristocrat wide-area progressive Dollar Storm Mega Grand Link slot machine with a $2 denomination. Kurtz chose to receive the jackpot in annual prize payments, ensuring he maximizes the value of his jackpot. The winning slot mach…
Teen Caught With Bag Full Of Mail Stolen From Jersey Shore Businesses, Police Say Teen Caught With Bag Full Of Mail Stolen From Jersey Shore Businesses, Police Say
Teen Caught With Bag Full Of Mail Stolen From Jersey Shore Businesses, Police Say A Garfield teen was given more than 20 theft charges after he was found carrying stolen mail in Wall Township, authorities said. The 16-year-old boy was arrested near Industrial Road, the Wall Township Police Department said in a news release on Tuesday, Dec. 10.  The arrest came as officers have increased patrols in response to rising criminal activity, particularly mail theft, in parts of Wall. A detective saw the teen "acting suspicious" at around 8:40 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. The boy dropped a bag and tried to get away but he was eventually captured. Police said t…
Award-Winning Former Rec Director Admits To Stealing $9K+ From Brick Township: Prosecutors Award-Winning Former Rec Director Admits To Stealing $9K+ From Brick Township: Prosecutors
Award-Winning Former Rec Director Admits To Stealing $9K+ From Brick Township: Prosecutors A former Brick Township official, once celebrated as a top professional in his field, has admitted to stealing nearly $10,000 in township recreation fees, authorities said. Daniel Santaniello, 46, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Dec. 10 to theft, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a news release.  Santaniello was previously the recreation director for Brick Township. The New Jersey Recreation & Park Association gave him the "Professional of the Year Award" in 2016. Investigators said Santaniello abused his position to charge private organizations cash to u…
Two Men Captured 14 Years After Toms River Killing To Remain In Jail, Prosecutors Say Two Men Captured 14 Years After Toms River Killing To Remain In Jail, Prosecutors Say
Two Men Captured 14 Years After Toms River Killing To Remain In Jail, Prosecutors Say Two Lakewood men charged in the 2010 shooting death of a man in Toms River will stay in jail, authorities said. Judges ordered 36-year-old Maurice Cole and 41-year-old Jerron Evans to remain detained pending their trials, Ocean County First Assistant Prosecutor Michael Nolan Jr. said in a news release on Tuesday, Dec. 10.  The duo was accused of taking part in the killing of 22-year-old Rondell Proctor, who was originally from Arkansas. Toms River police responded to the shooting at the Winteringham Village Apartments on Route 166 at around 12:45 p.m. on Thursd…
Man, 45, Found Dead In Cherry Hill, Investigation Underway: Prosecutors (DEVELOPING) Man, 45, Found Dead In Cherry Hill, Investigation Underway: Prosecutors (DEVELOPING)
Man, 45, Found Dead In Cherry Hill, Investigation Underway: Prosecutors (Developing) Police were working to uncover what led to the death of a man in Cherry Hill, authorities said. Michael Anthony, 45, was found dead on Tuesday, Dec. 10, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay said in a news release. Cherry Hill police responded to a report of an unconscious man on the 100 block of Sharrowvalle Road at around 7:09 a.m. Upon arrival, officers found Anthony and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The circumstances surrounding Anthony's death remained under investigation. Anyone with information about Anthony should call the Camden County Prosecuto…
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