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PhD Student From NJ Who Killed Infant, Abused Twin Baby Brother Sentenced
A former PhD student from New Jersey who killed her friend’s infant son and abused his twin brother was sentenced in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, Oct. 28, court records show.
Nicole Elizabeth Virzi, 32, of Saddle Brook, pleaded guilty to third-degree murder, aggravated assault, and endangering the welfare of children in the death of 6-week-old Leon Katz and injuries to his twin brother.
Leon was alert, behaving normally, and had no head injuries when his parents left him with Virzi at their Pittsburgh apartment, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, Oct. 29.
His p…
NJ Pool Company Manager Pockets $14K From Secret eBay Sales: Cops
A former manager at a North Jersey pool company who oversaw more than 160 facilities is accused of selling company equipment on eBay and pocketing more than $14,000 in proceeds, authorities said.
Jessica Szurick, 42, of Clifton, was charged with theft on Tuesday, Oct. 27, following an investigation into unauthorized sales at Preferred Pool Management Inc. on Daniel Road East in Fairfield, police said.
Szurick worked at Preferred Pool Management from May 2018 to July 2026, most recently as a senior regional manager, according to her LinkedIn profile. The company filed a lawsuit against her i…
Man Critical After Crash Near Hillsborough High School: Prosecutor
A man is in critical condition following a three-vehicle crash in Hillsborough Thursday, Oct. 29, authorities said.
At 7:49 a.m., officers responded to Amwell and Cpl. Langon Way, near Hillsborough High School, after the driver of a Nissan SUV was traveling east when it crossed the yellow line and struck a Ford SUV and a Dodge minivan, both traveling west on Amwell Road, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay, and Hillsborough Township Chief of Police Mike McMahon said.
The driver of the Nissan, …
‘Daily Show’ Writer, Obama Speechwriter Kevin Bleyer Killed In Crash Near NJ Border
A four-time Emmy-winning “Daily Show” writer who also penned jokes for former President Barack Obama was killed in a Pennsylvania car crash, his family announced on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
Kevin Bleyer, 54, was driving on a rural road in Millrift, Pike County, where he had a home, when the crash happened on Sunday, Oct. 25, his publicist told The Hollywood Reporter. No one else was hurt.
His wife, Nella Vera, remembered him as her “soulmate” and “partner in crime” in a heartbreaking tribute shared on his Facebook page.
“He had many public accomplishments and awards throughout his long and succes…
Police Chief's Son Killed Riding Motorcycle Home From 12-Hour NJ Transit Shift
The 36-year-old son of a New York police chief has been identified as the victim of a Wayne, NJ, motorcycle crash last week.
Brian Philip Post, of Ringwood, died Friday, Oct. 23, in a crash involving his motorcycle, a Ford Transit van, and a Jeep Wrangler near Hamburg Turnpike and Black Oak Ridge Road around 7:14 a.m., authorities said.
Post, who worked in maintenance for NJ Transit in Paterson, was the son of Town of Goshen Police Chief James Post, according to a GoFundMe launched to support his family.
The Town of Goshen Police Department said Brian was heading home after finishing…
