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Second Chances: Bergen County Inmates Earn Forklift Licenses In Life-Changing Program Second Chances: Bergen County Inmates Earn Forklift Licenses In Life-Changing Program
Second Chances: Bergen County Inmates Earn Forklift Licenses In Life-Changing Program Inmates at the Bergen County Correctional and Rehabilitation Center (BCCRC) are taking steps toward a brighter future, thanks to a new forklift certification program.  The 90-day initiative is part of the center’s broader rehabilitation efforts aimed at equipping participants with practical skills to support their reintegration into society. The forklift certification program meets industry standards, giving participants a competitive edge when applying for jobs in warehouses, construction sites, and similar industries upon their release. It’s one of several programs offered by the BCC…
Cocaine Found In Danbury Man Asleep In Car School In Darien, Cops Say Cocaine Found In Danbury Man Asleep In Car School In Darien, Cops Say
Cocaine Found In Danbury Man Asleep In Car School In Darien, Cops Say A Danbury man is facing charges of drug possession and use of paraphernalia after police say they found him asleep in his car at a Darien school with cocaine and other drug-related items, police said. The incident happened early on Jan. 2, at Hindley School, located at 10 Nearwater Lane, Darien police said. Around 2:30 a.m., officers were checking on a suspicious vehicle parked at the school when they found Jonathan Havanick, 27, asleep inside, police said. According to authorities, officers noticed glassine bags with white powder residue, commonly used for narcotics packaging, in the drive…
Neighbors Crashed Spy Drone Into New Jersey Home, Lawsuit Says Neighbors Crashed Spy Drone Into New Jersey Home, Lawsuit Says
Neighbors Crashed Spy Drone Into New Jersey Home, Lawsuit Says A Mount Laurel woman is suing her neighbors after she says a drone that they were using to spy on her crashed into her home causing major damage. Nicole Wimbish, who lives on Texas Avenue, filed a lawsuit in Burlington County Superior Court in December 2023, against her neighbors, along with unidentified individuals referred to as "John Doe 1-5." The lawsuit claims the group used a drone recklessly, leading to property damage and emotional trauma. According to the complaint, Wimbish purchased her home in 2009. From the beginning, she says she faced "unwarranted hostility, incivility, and ha…
EXCLUSIVE: Mom Found Dead In Fridge, Timeline Not Adding Up For Distraught Family EXCLUSIVE: Mom Found Dead In Fridge, Timeline Not Adding Up For Distraught Family
Exclusive: Mom Found Dead In Fridge, Timeline Not Adding Up For Distraught Family Laura Hughes moved to New Jersey from Virginia in 2023 with the hope of being closer to her two teen daughters. "We thought it was a new beginning," said Cornel Alston, the father of her girls. Instead, the family is left mourning Hughes' loss days after the discovery of her remains, found stuffed in a refrigerator in a wooded area of the Belleplain State Forest on Sunday, Dec. 22. The timeline around 50-year-old Hughes' death isn't adding up for Alston, who says authorities have given him little information, compounding the pain of the loss. The NJ Courts website shows that Christop…
Driver Crossed Center Line In Crash That Seriously Injured Both Drivers In Manchester: Police Driver Crossed Center Line In Crash That Seriously Injured Both Drivers In Manchester: Police
Driver Crossed Center Line In Crash That Seriously Injured Both Drivers In Manchester: Police New details have been released in an Ocean County crash that left two cars severely mangled and both drivers seriously injured on Thursday, Jan. 8. Troy Sullivan, 62, of Absecon, was heading south on County Route 539 when he crossed the centerline and struck a 54-year-old Hamilton driver head-on around 5:25 p.m. near milepost 26, Manchester police said in a news release. Sullivan was in a grey 2014 Chrysler 200 and the other driver was in a blue 2021 Chevrolet Spark. The Chrysler continued 150 feet before coming to rest in the northbound travel lane, while the Chevrolet spun appro…
Illegal Firearm, Cocaine Seized From Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer In Going Investigation: DA Illegal Firearm, Cocaine Seized From Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer In Going Investigation: DA
Illegal Firearm, Cocaine Seized From Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer In Going Investigation: DA A Poughkeepsie man wanted in connection with a significant drug bust in East Fishkill has been arrested following a community tip, authorities announced. Michael S. Birney, 32, was taken into custody on Sunday, Jan. 5, after Drug Task Force Agents located him near Hooker Avenue and South Hamilton Street. Birney was arrested without incident, according to the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office. Birney's arrest comes nearly a month after those of Stephen Bai and Angela Martinez, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Birney had been under investigation by the Drug Task Force, wh…
Retired Fire Captain's NJ Hot Dog Restaurant Up For Sale After 15 Years Retired Fire Captain's NJ Hot Dog Restaurant Up For Sale After 15 Years
Retired Fire Captain's NJ Hot Dog Restaurant Up For Sale After 15 Years Captain Paul’s Firehouse Dogs, a cherished fixture in Mercer County, has announced it is up for sale after 15 years. Owners Paul and Janice Tweedly shared the news on Facebook on Dec. 28, 2024, citing health concerns as the reason behind the difficult decision. "Had surgery on Monday and doctor said I would have more surgeries upcoming if I didn’t slow down," Paul wrote. "Janice and I can’t thank you enough for your support over the 15 years. All the friendships we have made make this a very difficult decision." Captain Paul’s, located at 2230 Princeton Pike in Lawrence Township, opened it…
Record-Breaking Sale: $8.25M Mansion Is Most Expensive Home Ever Sold In This NJ Town Record-Breaking Sale: $8.25M Mansion Is Most Expensive Home Ever Sold In This NJ Town
Record-Breaking Sale: $8.25M Mansion Is Most Expensive Home Ever Sold In This NJ Town A New Jersey estate has shattered local real estate records, becoming the most expensive home ever sold in the area — with multiple offers and with a sale of more than $300,000 over the initial asking price (keep scrolling to see more photos). The stunning property at 15 Hillside Ave. in Short Hills sold for $8.25 million on Dec. 11, 2024, outpacing its $7.925 million asking price and eclipsing the previous record of $6.8 million, set by a home at 253 Hartshorn Drive in October. The listing agents were Cristian Perez and Tony Verducci of Serhant New Jersey. The new owners are "move-up buyer…
'The Wait Is Over:' Popular Local Bar Blackjack Mulligan's Opens In Woodland Park 'The Wait Is Over:' Popular Local Bar Blackjack Mulligan's Opens In Woodland Park
'The Wait Is Over:' Popular Local Bar Blackjack Mulligan's Opens In Woodland Park Blackjack Mulligan's Public House, a popular destination for food and drink enthusiasts across Bergen and Passaic counties, is expanding with the opening of its highly anticipated third location. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Blackjack Mulligan’s Hawthorne 🍀 (@blackjacks_hawthorne) "The Wait Is OVER!" the pub said in breaking the news. The new Woodland Park spot will host a soft opening on Thursday, Jan. 9, at 3 p.m., at 1145 McBride Avenue. It takes over the former McBride's space, which closed last July, and promises to bring…
Sex Assault Suspect, Armed Robber Arrested In Ramsey, Mahwah Thanks To Brand-New Task Force Sex Assault Suspect, Armed Robber Arrested In Ramsey, Mahwah Thanks To Brand-New Task Force
Sex Assault Suspect, Armed Robber Arrested In Ramsey, Mahwah Thanks To Brand-New Task Force Two New York men wanted in separate violent crimes were tracked down last month in Bergen County, thanks to the county's newly-launched Crime Suppression Team, authorities said. The first arrest was made on Saturday, Dec. 21, when members of the team identified 51-year-old Randolph R. Smith of Far Rockaway, NY, who was wanted in connection with an armed robbery that occurred in New York City, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Smith was spotted in the Ramsey area, and when confronted by the Crime Suppression Team, he provided a false name to investigators, Musella said. He was…
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