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NJ Man Learns Fate After Shootout With Federal Agents NJ Man Learns Fate After Shootout With Federal Agents
NJ Man Learns Fate After Shootout With Federal Agents A 44-year-old Parsippany man will spend the next 24 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to attempted murder of a federal officer following an incident last year, authorities said.  On Wednesday, Aug. 13, law enforcement executed a search warrant at Maloy Amador's home as part of a narcotics and firearms investigation, U.S. Attorney Robert Frazier said. As law enforcement entered the residence,  Amador fired a gun toward law enforcement, Frazier said. In an exchange of gunfire, Amador was struck in the arm while one of the officers discovered a bullet had struck his a…

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by Sam Barron
News
Missing Woman Believed To Be Among 4 US Soldiers Killed In Mideast Missing Woman Believed To Be Among 4 US Soldiers Killed In Mideast
Missing Woman Believed To Be Among 4 US Soldiers Killed In Mideast The search for a missing soldier from New York City has taken a devastating turn. The Pentagon announced on Tuesday, July 21, that Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, 28, of Ozone Park, Queens, is believed to have been killed during an enemy attack at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. Rampersad had been listed as missing after the Iranian missile and drone attack on Friday, July 17. The Pentagon casualty notice said her status was changed to Duty Status-Whereabouts Unknown and that she was believed deceased. The distinction means her death had not been formally confirmed. The attack remains under in…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
SWAT Called To Arrest Whitewater Attorney In New Jersey Assault Case: Police SWAT Called To Arrest Whitewater Attorney In New Jersey Assault Case: Police
SWAT Called To Arrest Whitewater Attorney In New Jersey Assault Case: Police A prominent attorney known for his role in the 1990s Whitewater scandal was arrested in Bergen County after authorities said he hid inside his home while officers attempted to take him into custody, bringing a SWAT team to the scene. Robert William Ray, 66, was arrested in Englewood Cliffs on Tuesday, July 21, on charges of simple assault and terroristic threats, according to Bergen County Jail records. He remained held in the Bergen County Jail as of Wednesday afternoon, July 22. Officers went to Ray's home to arrest him on the assault charges, but he did not answer the door, Englewood Cli…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Franklin Twp Mother Of Two Mourned After Struck By Vehicle Franklin Twp Mother Of Two Mourned After Struck By Vehicle
Franklin Twp Mother Of Two Mourned After Struck By Vehicle Loved ones have identified the victim of a deadly Central Jersey pedestrian crash as a mother of two. Radika Eagar, 52, was struck and killed by a vehicle in Franklin Township on Wednesday, July 15, according to her obituary from the Gleason Funeral Home website. At 8:35 p.m., officers responded to Hamilton Street and Francis Street after Eagar was struck by a Toyota Corolla while attempting to cross the street, as previously reported by Daily Voice. She was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. A native of Guyana, Eagar move to the United States in 2002 with her husband, Kenrick…

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by Sam Barron
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Budget Bombshell: Councilman's Walkout Sparks Hundreds Of Edison Furloughs Budget Bombshell: Councilman's Walkout Sparks Hundreds Of Edison Furloughs
Budget Bombshell: Councilman's Walkout Sparks Hundreds Of Edison Furloughs A councilman's walkout during Edison's budget meeting is being blamed by the mayor, council president and public safety unions for derailing the township's spending plan and triggering furloughs affecting municipal employees, including police officers and firefighters. The Township Council was scheduled to hold a public hearing and vote on the 2026 municipal budget on Monday, July 20. Three of the township's seven council members were already absent, leaving the governing body with the minimum four members needed to conduct business, according to Mayor Sam Joshi. The failed vote left approx…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Hiker Injured After Fleeing Black Bear In NJ Hiker Injured After Fleeing Black Bear In NJ
Hiker Injured After Fleeing Black Bear In NJ A 40-year-old hiker was injured after they fled from a black bear in Hunterdon County Monday, July 20, authorities said. State Park police responded to Round Valley Recreation Area after a hiker encountered a black bear while walking toward Cushetunk Mountain, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection said. The hiker ran after seeing the bear and tripped and sustained cuts from brush and other vegetation, DEP said. There was no physical contact between the bear and the hiker, DEP said.  The hiker was transferred to a nearby hospital, DEP said.

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by Sam Barron
Business
Deadline Nears For Amazon Prime Customers To File Claims In $2.5B Settlement Deadline Nears For Amazon Prime Customers To File Claims In $2.5B Settlement
Deadline Nears For Amazon Prime Customers To File Claims In $2.5B Settlement Amazon Prime customers have only a few days left to file a claim as part of a $2.5 billion federal settlement. The deadline to submit claims is Monday, July 27. The Federal Trade Commission and Amazon reached the settlement in September 2025 over how Prime memberships were marketed and canceled. The FTC accused Amazon of enrolling consumers in Prime without clear consent, collecting billing information before fully disclosing membership terms, and making it difficult for users to cancel. Amazon settled the case without admitting fault but said it's working to "make it clear and simple …

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Cheez-It Launching New Flavor Inspired By Popular Beer Brand Cheez-It Launching New Flavor Inspired By Popular Beer Brand
Cheez-It Launching New Flavor Inspired By Popular Beer Brand A popular beer brand is putting its flavor into a new type of Cheez-It. Coors Light is teaming up with Cheez-It to launch limited-edition Beer Cheese-flavored crackers, Mars, Incorporated said in a news release on Wednesday, July 22. The new snack will be available at retailers nationwide beginning in August while supplies last. The cheesy crackers feature the taste of Coors Light-flavored beer cheese with a savory, tangy profile and toasted spices. "Our obsessed fans are constantly looking for bold new ways to enjoy Cheez-It, and we had the golden opportunity to bring one of America'…

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by Chris Spiker
News
NJ Fisherman, 38, Dies Suddenly 130 Nautical Miles Off Long Island Coast: Police NJ Fisherman, 38, Dies Suddenly 130 Nautical Miles Off Long Island Coast: Police
NJ Fisherman, 38, Dies Suddenly 130 Nautical Miles Off Long Island Coast: Police A 38-year-old New Jersey fisherman died suddenly while on board a vessel off the coast of Long Island on Tuesday, July 21, police said. Sean Smida, 38, of Toms River, fell unconscious just before 10 a.m. Tuesday when the ship was about 130 nautical miles east of Montauk Point, the East Hampton Police Department said. The ship, a private fishing vessel, immediately headed for the U.S. Coast Guard station in Montauk and arrived around 1:30 p.m., authorities said. People on board attempted to revive Smida during the journey, cops said. “Based on the preliminary investigation, it appears Mr. S…

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by Joe Wilkinson
Police & Fire
Dogs Living In Plastic Baby Pools, Kittens Rescued From Deplorable Conditions At NJ Home: SPCA Dogs Living In Plastic Baby Pools, Kittens Rescued From Deplorable Conditions At NJ Home: SPCA
Dogs Living In Plastic Baby Pools, Kittens Rescued From Deplorable Conditions At NJ Home: SPCA A person in Neptune Township was charged with animal cruelty after nearly a dozen animals were found in unhealthy living conditions, with one dog dead, authorities announced Tuesday, July 21. An anonymous complaint led police to discover eight kittens living in a filthy outdoor enclosure, the Monmouth County SPCA said. The kittens had upper respiratory infections and are being treated at the SPCA. "While they are scared and confused, they all seem to be in good spirits, and are happy to have a safe, comfortable space to live in," the SPCA said. Two female pit bulls were living in an o…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Two Swimmers Rescued After Caught In Rip Current In Surf City: FD Two Swimmers Rescued After Caught In Rip Current In Surf City: FD
Two Swimmers Rescued After Caught In Rip Current In Surf City: FD Two swimmers were rescued after getting a caught in a rip current in Surf City last week, authorities said. At 6:14 p.m. on Friday, July 17, first responders were dispatched to Division Avenue Beach in Surf City and found the two swimmers caught in a rip current, Surf City Volunteer Fire Company said.  Two rescue swimmers from the water rescue team were deployed into the ocean with rescue cans, firefighters said. An additional team member deployed with a rescue board to assist, firefighters said The victims were secured with flotation, firefighters said. The Ocean County Sheriff's…

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by Sam Barron
Business
168K Nissan, Infiniti Vehicles Recalled Over Safety Concern: What To Know 168K Nissan, Infiniti Vehicles Recalled Over Safety Concern: What To Know
168K Nissan, Infiniti Vehicles Recalled Over Safety Concern: What To Know More than 168,000 Nissan and Infiniti SUVs are being recalled because an incorrect weight label could lead to overloading and increase crash risks. Nissan North America issued the recall for 168,149 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Thursday, July 16. The recall includes certain 2020-2026 Nissan Armada, 2011-2013 Infiniti QX56, and 2014-2027 Infiniti QX80 vehicles equipped with 22-inch wheels. The SUVs were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating on the certification label. The rating shows how much weight each axle can sa…

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by Chris Spiker