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Secret Rutgers Drug Network Exposed: Seven Arrested In Undercover Bust, Prosecutors Say Secret Rutgers Drug Network Exposed: Seven Arrested In Undercover Bust, Prosecutors Say
Secret Rutgers Drug Network Exposed: Seven Arrested In Undercover Bust, Prosecutors Say A covert social media network used by Rutgers University students to buy and sell drugs led to seven arrests following a months-long investigation, authorities said. The seven were arrested as part of the "Operation RU Pharm" investigation, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said in a news release on Thursday, Dec. 5. The undercover operation exposed a private social media network used by Rutgers students to distribute and purchase drugs. Investigators said they uncovered the online platform created by a former Rutgers student. Dealers posted menus of drugs for students w…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Bloomie's, Smaller Bloomingdale's Store, Opening In Central Jersey Shopping Center Bloomie's, Smaller Bloomingdale's Store, Opening In Central Jersey Shopping Center
Bloomie's, Smaller Bloomingdale's Store, Opening In Central Jersey Shopping Center Bloomingdale's is bringing one of its smaller curated stores to Shrewsbury, officials said. Bloomie's will open in The Grove at Shrewsbury on Thursday, Nov. 14, Bloomingdale's said in a news release. It's the fourth location for the concept shop curated with special selections of fashion, jewelry, and beauty products. The store will be the first of its kind to carry an all-women's collection with "contemporary ready-to-wear" clothing and complementary accessories, among other products. "Bloomie's is a perfect example of how our brand continues to evolve with our shoppers' ne…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Plumber Admits To Taking Upskirt Videos Of Females In Union County: Prosecutors Plumber Admits To Taking Upskirt Videos Of Females In Union County: Prosecutors
Plumber Admits To Taking Upskirt Videos Of Females In Union County: Prosecutors A Red Bank man admitted to recording upskirt videos of more than two dozen women and girls, including some in their homes, authorities said. Christopher Cox, 35, pleaded guilty on Friday, Oct. 4 to second-degree eluding police, two counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child, and three counts of third-degree invasion of privacy. Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago announced the guilty plea in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Investigators said Cox entered the ShopRite supermarket in Shrewsbury just before 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, and began follow…

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by Chris Spiker
News
CNN News Anchor From NJ Announces Husband's Death In Heartbreaking Post CNN News Anchor From NJ Announces Husband's Death In Heartbreaking Post
CNN News Anchor From NJ Announces Husband's Death In Heartbreaking Post Alisyn Camerota, A CNN anchor from Fairfield County, CT and with New Jersey roots is mourning the loss of her husband, she announced in a heartbreaking post on social media. Camerota, who was born in Shrewsbury, NJ said on Friday, Sept. 20 on Instagram that her husband, Tim Lewis, died on July 27, 2024 — two years after being diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Lewis' obituary on the Harding Funeral Home website says that he and Camerota live in Westport, CT. "I cannot imagine any human being soldiering through a devastating diagnosis with more humor, humility and bravery than Tim," …

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by Cecilia Levine