NJ Volunteer Fire Chief Sexually Assaulted Woman Sitting In Vehicle, Prosecutors Say NJ Volunteer Fire Chief Sexually Assaulted Woman Sitting In Vehicle, Prosecutors Say
NJ Volunteer Fire Chief Sexually Assaulted Woman Sitting In Vehicle, Prosecutors Say A volunteer fire chief in Manchester Township was accused of sexually assaulting a woman more than two years ago, authorities said. Michael Trimarchi, 55, of Manchester, was charged with sexual assault and criminal sexual contact, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Trimarchi is the chief of the Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Company, according to a Facebook post on Saturday, Sept. 21. A woman told Manchester police on Friday, Sept. 6 that Trimarchi sexually assaulted her on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022. Investigators with …
NJ Water Company Pauses Billing After Cyberattack NJ Water Company Pauses Billing After Cyberattack
NJ Water Company Pauses Billing After Cyberattack A water utility company based in Camden said it is pausing billing in the wake of a cyberattack on Thursday, Oct. 3. American Water serves 2.8 million people in the Garden State, providing water to municipalities in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth Ocean, Salem, Somerset, Union and Warren counties. "American Water learned of unauthorized activity in our computer networks and systems," the company said in a release. "This activity has since been determined to be the result of a cybersecurity incident. In an effort to protect our …
Man Tries Covering For Brother Found With Loaded Handgun, Weapons In NJ Traffic Stop: Cops Man Tries Covering For Brother Found With Loaded Handgun, Weapons In NJ Traffic Stop: Cops
Man Tries Covering For Brother Found With Loaded Handgun, Weapons In NJ Traffic Stop: Cops A 23-year-old Maryland man is facing charges in New Jersey after an eagle-eyed police officer stopping him for a traffic violation found him in possession of a gun and a high-capacity magazine loaded with hollow-point bullets, a 7-inch folding knife, and a collapsable baton. Officer Gaetano Fernandes was patrolling near Liberty and Main streets in Little Ferry around 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 5, when he noticed a Volkswagen Jetta with a tinted license plate cover, as detailed in the police report. The vehicle made a left turn onto Route 46 west without using a turn signal, the police papers said. T…
Bodycam Footage Shows Influencer Therapist's 2023 DUI Arrest At NJ Town's Sobriety Checkpoint Bodycam Footage Shows Influencer Therapist's 2023 DUI Arrest At NJ Town's Sobriety Checkpoint
Bodycam Footage Shows Influencer Therapist's 2023 DUI Arrest At NJ Town's Sobriety Checkpoint Newly released bodycam footage shows the New Jersey DUI arrest of a social media influencer and author known for her work on narcissistic abuse. Vanessa Reiser is seen on bodycam footage shared by Transparency Bodycam being questioned at a DWI checkpoint in Monmouth County around 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 22, 2023. Reiser has 13K followers on Instagram, where her bio says she is a licensed clinical social worker, author, and expert in narcissistic/cult abuse. Reiser's ex-fiance is Luis Ruelas, who is now married to "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice.  In police papers …
Off-Duty Paterson Cop Held Stolen Gun As Pal Knocked Victim's Teeth Out At Lounge: Prosecutor Off-Duty Paterson Cop Held Stolen Gun As Pal Knocked Victim's Teeth Out At Lounge: Prosecutor
Off-Duty Paterson Cop Held Stolen Gun As Pal Knocked Victim's Teeth Out At Lounge: Prosecutor A 33-year-old Paterson police officer is facing charges for his role in an assault that happened at a local lounge, and a subsequent motor vehicle stop in which he was DUI, officials said. Valentin Torres was off duty when he was handed a gun by Jonathan Cristobal at Mancora Lounge around 2 a.m. on Aug. 23, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes said. Cristobal punched the victim in the face, knocking out several teeth, Valdes said. As he did so, Torres had the gun in the front of his waistband, and at one point took out the handgun and held it in his right hand, the prosecut…
Troopers Won't Be Charged For South Jersey Man's Death In Police Custody, AG's Office Says Troopers Won't Be Charged For South Jersey Man's Death In Police Custody, AG's Office Says
Troopers Won't Be Charged For South Jersey Man's Death In Police Custody, AG's Office Says No state troopers will face criminal charges after a Millville man died while in police custody, authorities said. A state grand jury voted to not file any charges related to the death of 30-year-old Daniel King, the state Office of the Attorney General said in a news release on Monday, Oct. 1. King died more than 24 hours after he was arrested in Fairfield Township. Investigators said Trooper Mark Allonardo responded to a home on Fordville Road at around 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2023. King had requested a police escort to retrieve property at the home.…
Delivery Driver Busted With Firearm In North Jersey Town, Police Say Delivery Driver Busted With Firearm In North Jersey Town, Police Say
Delivery Driver Busted With Firearm In North Jersey Town, Police Say A 24-year-old Brooklyn woman was arrested and charged in Westfield while delivering food for unlawfully possessing a firearm on Sunday, Sept. 15, authorities said. A license plate recognition camera picked up a 2008 black BMW 328i bearing a New York registration entering Westfield, Westfield police said in a release. The vehicle was involved in a shooting that occurred in Jersey City a day before and was believed to be armed, police said. The driver, Rianna Williams, was taken into custody at Carol Road and Lynn Lane and an investigation ensued, police said. She was working as a driver for …
Newly-Released Video Shows Arrest Of DUI Driver Who Crashed With Teen In Car In NJ Newly-Released Video Shows Arrest Of DUI Driver Who Crashed With Teen In Car In NJ
Newly-Released Video Shows Arrest Of DUI Driver Who Crashed With Teen In Car In NJ Newly-released bodycam footage shows the arrest of a 30-year-old woman who police say was under the influence when she crashed her car, which had been carrying a 16-year-old child in New Jersey. The footage shared by Transparency Bodycam shows the police response to Parkview Road and Conger Terrace on Sept. 11, 2023, where Ammara Awan was found entrapped in the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE that she had crashed. Awan's 16-year-old passenger had exited the vehicle by the time police arrived, and had suffered a broken finger, cuts, and bruises, police paperwork says. "The car is obliterated," …
Man Purposely Hit Goose With E-Bike, Hoboken Police Say Man Purposely Hit Goose With E-Bike, Hoboken Police Say
Man Purposely Hit Goose With E-Bike, Hoboken Police Say A 30-year-old Hoboken man was arrested and charged on Wednesday, Sept. 11 after he intentionally hit a goose with an e-bike, authorities said. At 5:35 p.m., officers responded to Pier A park on reports that a person hit a goose on purpose with a bike, Hoboken police said. Police found Andrew Mullin, who fit the description of the individual, and arrested him, officers said. Mullin was charged with cruelty to animals and issued  summons for riding an e-bike on a walkway, police said. He was transported to the Hudson County Correctional Facility, police said.
NJ Luxury Car Trafficking Ring Dismantled, Four Arrests Made, Prosecutor Says NJ Luxury Car Trafficking Ring Dismantled, Four Arrests Made, Prosecutor Says
NJ Luxury Car Trafficking Ring Dismantled, Four Arrests Made, Prosecutor Says Four teenagers were arrested on Thursday, Sept. 12 and charged for their participation in an auto theft trafficking network in North Jersey, authorities said. Two juveniles, a 16-year-old Newark resident and a 17-year-old Jersey City resident would use stolen Kias, Hondas and Hyundais to look for high-end luxury vehicles like BMWs and Mercedes, Union County Prosecutor William Daniel said. After identifying target vehicles, they would go to target homes and search for keys/key fobs, Daniel said. Once they got the vehicles, they would contact Tikeem Shearin, 18, and Carlos Espi…
Photo Of Nude Boy Was Wallpaper On Paterson Man's Phone, Sheriff Says Photo Of Nude Boy Was Wallpaper On Paterson Man's Phone, Sheriff Says
Photo Of Nude Boy Was Wallpaper On Paterson Man's Phone, Sheriff Says A 36-year-old Paterson man has been arrested on child pornography charges after detectives found a nude photo of a young boy had been set as the wallpaper of his cellphone, authorities said. An investigation into Darrel Dye began following a tip regarding illegal internet activity, Acting Passaic County Sheriff Gary Giardina said. "Specifically, the information indicated that an Internet user uploaded and kept numerous media files of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in an online photo sharing and cloud service account," Giardina said. Detectives identified Dye — who fills …
Passaic Man, Bloomfield Duo Stole $100K+ In Business Checks From Mailboxes: Police Passaic Man, Bloomfield Duo Stole $100K+ In Business Checks From Mailboxes: Police
Passaic Man, Bloomfield Duo Stole $100K+ In Business Checks From Mailboxes: Police Two men and a woman from North Jersey were accused of stealing more than $100,000 in business checks from Wall Township mailboxes, authorities said. James Miller, 37, of Passaic; Kaleik Easton, 29, of Bloomfield; and Asia Harrell, 31, also from Bloomfield; were arrested, the Wall Township Police Department said in a news release. Investigators said businesses were defrauded out of more than $100,000 after checks were taken from their mailboxes. Police executed two search warrants at the suspects' homes and they were taken into custody on Wednesday, Sept. 19. Detectives …