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3 NY Men Caught In The Act Of Kidnapping By Bayonne Police, Authorities Say
Three New York men tried to kidnap a man on Wednesday morning, according to police. Angel Aristy, 23, Pedro Castillo, 19, and Rafael Vargas, 19, all of the Bronx, NY, have been charged after a stabbing and attempted kidnapping, Bayonne Capt. Eric Amato said in a statement. The men parked their black Audi at the corner of West 21st Street and Avenue A and began dragging a 30-year-old man to the rear passenger door of the car when they were spotted by a patrol officers. The victim attempted to get the officer's attention and directed him to the Audi but as soon as officer got to it, t…
Police & Fire
Overturned Tractor Trailer Closes Route 440
A tractor trailer overturned on Route 440 due Tuesday morning. The incident occurred north of Kennedy Boulevard in Bayonne/Jersey City around 8:40 a.m. All lanes were closed as of 8:50 a.m., 511nj.org reports.
Police & Fire
Wrong-Way Jersey City Dirt Bike Rider Drags Officer During 3rd Bayonne Pursuit, Authorities Say
A 27-year-old dirt bike rider dragged an officer attempting to stop him after leading several pursuits down local Bayonne streets -- some against the flow of traffic, authorities said. Officers saw a mini dirt bike without a license plate, functional turn signals, functional brake, functional headlight heading northbound on Avenue C near 7th Street around 2:30 p.m. Friday, Bayonne Police Capt. Eric Amato said. The operator -- Elijhad Gainey, of Jersey City -- was also not wearing a helmet, Amato said. As officers attempted to stop the bike, Gainley accelerated and continued north…
Police & Fire
Speeding Staten Island Man Found With Pounds Of Pot In Back-To-Back Hudson County Arrests
A Staten Island man was found with several pounds of marijuana during a Bayonne traffic stop and hit with a slew of narcotics charges for the second time in two weeks, authorities said. Walter A. Harris, 34, was pulled over for speeding near 30th Street and Kennedy Boulevard around 11:20 p.m. Monday, Bayonne Police Captain Eric R. Amato said. A search of his vehicle turned up 2.8 pounds of pot, police said. Harris was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a school and other offenses. On Jan. 13, Harris was charged with se…
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Hudson County Deli Sells Winning $4.3 Million Lottery Ticket
A lottery ticket good for nearly $4.3 million was sold in Hudson County. The ticket from Monday's Pick-6 drawing was sold at the Yellow Rose Deli on Kennedy Boulevard in Bayonne. The winning numbers were 03, 04, 17, 23, 28, and 45. The XTRA Multiplier was 02. The lucky retailer will receive a bonus of $10,000 for selling that winning ticket. Last month, a winning Mega Millions jackpot ticket good for nearly $124 million sold in Brenda’s Inc. on Kennedy Boulevard in Bayonne. The jackpot for the Pick-6 game has reset to $2 million and next drawing will be held Thursday.
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Hudson County Store That Sold $124M Ticket Gets Bonus Check
The Hudson County retailer that sold a Mega Millions jackpot ticket worth $124 million was presented with a check for $30,000 Tuesday. Vijaykumar Patel, owner of Brenda’s Inc. on Kennedy Boulevard in Bayonne -- also known as The Corner Store II -- accepted the check from NJ Lottery Executive Director James Carey. “Congratulations to The Corner Store II and owner Vijaykumar Patel for selling this winning ticket,” Carey said. “The win has made this local retailer an immensely popular place. It will continue to be known around the country as a very ‘lucky Lottery store.’” “We are thrilled tha…
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Winning $124M Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Hudson County
We have a winner! A winning Mega Millions jackpot ticket was sold in Hudson County, New Jersey Lottery officials announced Saturday afternoon. The ticket from Friday night's drawing is worth $124 million -- $100.8 million cash -- was purchased from Brenda’s Inc. on Kennedy Boulevard in Bayonne. The lucky ticket matched all six numbers. The white balls were 8, 33, 39, 54 and 58, and the gold Mega Ball was 17 and the Megaplier was 03. The winner has one year from the date of the drawing to file a claim. The retailer will receive a bonus check of $30,000. In February, a tick…
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MVC Mayhem: Enraged Patrons Slam Officials Opening Day In NJ
The promise of efficiency and shorter lines at New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission left many patrons feeling hopeless Tuesday morning, as centers reopened under a new system for the first time in months due to the COVID-19 shutdown. Personnel were deployed to the busiest agencies at 6 a.m. in anticipation of the long lines, officials said. The opening day, slated for June 29, was delayed by a week so issues with a new text notification system could be ironed out. But as patrons turned out in droves Tuesday in hopes of completing transactions they've been waiting on for months, things see…
Police & Fire
Hudson County Roads Inspector Charged With Accepting Construction Site Bribe
A Bayonne roads inspector was arrested for taking a cash payment to delete violations he issued at a construction project, authorities said. Barry Smith, 52, asked for and accepted undisclosed amount of cash at a construction site on Kennedy Boulevard and 15th Street in Bayonne, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Smith apparently also took a similar payment last December, Suarez said. He was charged with bribery, theft by extortion and official misconduct Thursday. Any other individuals who may be victims of Barry Smith are urged contact the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office…
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: Fire Blows Through Bayonne Multi-Family Home
Fire ravaged two Bayonne multi-family homes Thursday afternoon, partially collapsing one and severely damaging the other. The blaze broke out on the second floor of the first home on Kennedy Boulevard at 18th Street shortly before 1 p.m. and quickly blew through the roof. Officials quickly pulled their firefighters out for an exclusively exterior attack as it spread to the second home. The fire went to four alarms in under a half hour. It was finally declared under control shortly before 4 p.m. Kennedy Boulevard was closed from 18th to 21st streets. Firefighters from several surrounding…
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Anthony Rose Of Bayonne, 29, Mechanic Who Loved Motorcycles
Anthony Rose of Bayonne died suddenly on Sunday. He was 29 years old. A lifelong resident of the city, he worked as a mechanic for Conrail and was an avid motorcycle enthusiast. He is survived by his parents, Robert and Judy (nee Cuillo); siblings Dina; Frank and his wife Lauren; and Lisa Gomez and her husband Alex. He was also uncle to Lilah, Alicia, Ray, Mason, Madden and Angelina. He is also survived by other family and close friends. Anthony also leaves behind his dog Jay. Visitation will be at Migliaccio Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 851 Kenned…
Police & Fire
'Machete'-Wielding Teen Arrested In Bayonne: Police
Two people were arrested Monday afternoon in Bayonne on a weapons charge after one was seen using a weapon described as a 12-inch machete or knife during a fight, Lt. Eric Amato of the Bayonne Police Department said. Bayonne resident Victor Martinez-Gil, 19, and a 17-year-old were seen at 22nd Street and Kennedy Boulevard fighting around 3 p.m., a witness told police. The younger boy was carrying the weapon, the witness also said. The witness followed the youth and informed police the two had walked to 26th Street, where officers stopped them, Amato said. An off-duty officer als…
Police & Fire
Man Tried To Hug And Kiss 13-Year-Olds On Bayonne Street: Police
A 23-year-old man was arrested after he hugged two teen girls he did not know on a city street Friday, Lt. Eric Amato of the Bayonne Police Department said. Starling Rosario of Jersey City approached the girls around 7:30 p.m. near 4th Street and Kennedy Boulevard, embraced them and tried to kiss them. The girls called their fathers, who came to the area and held Rosario until police arrived, Amato said. Rosario has been charged with harassment.
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