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Murder: 2 Linden Men Charged In North Arlington Double Homicide
Four people have been charged in connection with the double homicide that claimed the lives of cousins last month in North Arlington, authorities announced Tuesday, Aug. 4.
The defendants were identified as Altray K. Brown, 33, of Irvington; Leibys A. Mercedes, 26, of Linden; Lydell M. Mercedes, 24, of Linden; and Yolanda K. Montgomery, 30, of Newark, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said.
Brian Dominick Lockett, 28, had gone to pick up his two children on Sunday, July 19, when he got into an argument with his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend, ABC Eyewitness News reported last month. Lock…
Family Said She Had Schizophrenia — NJ Cop Was Just Cleared In Her Death
In the months following Deborah Terrell's death, her family publicly maintained that the 68-year-old, who had schizophrenia, was not given enough time to respond to officers' commands before she was fatally shot.
Nearly a year later, a state grand jury reached its decision.
The panel voted "no bill" on Monday, Aug. 3, declining to bring criminal charges against New Brunswick Police Officer Josue Plaza in the Aug. 8, 2025 encounter that killed her, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced.
Investigators reviewed 911 calls, police radio transmissions, body-worn camera footage…
‘Jersey Store’ Star Closing Business In NY While NJ Stores Thrive
About 30 months after it first opened, The Snooki Shop is closing its Long Island location.
The company’s Huntington branch at 42 Gerard Street will close in October, the store announced Monday, Aug. 3 on Instagram.
“We’re celebrating with exclusive in-store sales over the next few weeks,” the store’s post read. “Stop by, shop your favorites, and help us make these final moments unforgettable.”
The deals will only be available at the Huntington store, not online or at The Snooki Shop’s three other locations in Madison, NJ; Seaside Heights, NJ; or Nashville, TN.
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi LaV…
