911 Hang-Up Leads To Arrest Of Man In Violent Bergen County Attack: Cops 911 Hang-Up Leads To Arrest Of Man In Violent Bergen County Attack: Cops
911 Hang-Up Leads To Arrest Of Man In Violent Bergen County Attack: Cops A 911 hang-up call led police in one Bergen County town to an injured woman and the arrest of a 44-year-old man accused of robbery, assault and stealing the victim's vehicle, authorities said. Officers responded to the call in North Arlington at approximately 1 a.m. on Sunday, June 28, and found an injured adult woman before launching an investigation, according to Capt. David Hudak. The suspect had already fled the scene. As the investigation continued through the night, officers developed information that led them back to the area, where they located Nelson Ricaurte, 44, of Union City, Hu…
Cocaine, Guns: Lakewood Man Busted, Prosecutors Say Cocaine, Guns: Lakewood Man Busted, Prosecutors Say
Cocaine, Guns: Lakewood Man Busted, Prosecutors Say A 46-year-old Lakewood man was arrested and charged for being a large-scale cocaine distributor in Ocean County, authorities announced Tuesday, June 30. A monthslong investigation into Freemon Watts led to him being taken into custody following a motor vehicle stop, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. Search warrants were executed at residences in Lakewood and Neptune Township and a storage unit in Toms River, leading to the seizure of approximately 400 grams of cocaine, drug paraphernalia associated with narcotics distribution, a suspected Uzi style sub-machine gun, two ha…
Body Found In Burning Car Near NJ Mall: Prosecutor Body Found In Burning Car Near NJ Mall: Prosecutor
Body Found In Burning Car Near NJ Mall: Prosecutor An unidentified person was found dead inside a burning vehicle in Wayne on Tuesday, June 30, authorities said. Wayne police responded to the area of 77 Willowbrook Blvd. on a reported car fire, according to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Wayne Police Chief Joseph Rooney. When officers arrived, they found the body of an unidentified individual in the driver's seat of the vehicle, authorities said. The Medical Examiner's Office is investigating to determine the cause of death. Authorities said the investigation remains active and ongoing. No suspects are being sought at this…
Murder Suspect Sought After Deadly Jersey City Shooting, Prosecutor Says Murder Suspect Sought After Deadly Jersey City Shooting, Prosecutor Says
Murder Suspect Sought After Deadly Jersey City Shooting, Prosecutor Says A Jersey City man is wanted on murder and multiple attempted murder charges after a fatal shooting that left one man dead and another wounded over the weekend, authorities said. Raheem Rhett, 36, is being sought in the 2:30 a.m. shooting Sunday, June 28, on Orient Avenue near Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Jersey City, Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said. Responding officers found Jenardo Tejada, 38, of Jersey City, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds, Mello said. He was taken to Jersey City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead a short time later. The c…
Solar Panel Fire Forces Resident Relocations At Route 17 Rehab Center: Police Solar Panel Fire Forces Resident Relocations At Route 17 Rehab Center: Police
Solar Panel Fire Forces Resident Relocations At Route 17 Rehab Center: Police A rooftop solar panel caught fire at a Bergen County rehabilitation and healthcare center, forcing residents to be temporarily relocated on Monday, June 29, police said. The fire was reported at 11:46 a.m. at the Allendale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, located along Route 17 South, according to Allendale Police Chief Michael Dillon. Because the facility provides both acute and long-term care, additional fire departments and EMS agencies were called to assist after the active fire was confirmed. Responding crews determined that a solar panel on the roof of one section of the bui…
Crypto Cocaine Purchase Gets NJ Father, Son Arrested: Prosecutor Crypto Cocaine Purchase Gets NJ Father, Son Arrested: Prosecutor
Crypto Cocaine Purchase Gets NJ Father, Son Arrested: Prosecutor A father and son in Brick Township were charged with dealing cocaine, authorities announced Monday, June 29, authorities said. On Tuesday, June 16, the county Narcotics Strike Force obtained a package intercepted by the United States Postal Service Postal Inspectors meant for Ryan Weil, 35, that contained 15 grams of cocaine, purchased on the dark web with cryptocurrency, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. Undercover detectives delivered the package to Weil's residence and then executed a search warrant, which led to the seizure of 20 pounds of marijuana, quantities of heroin, …
Clifton Neck Stabber Charged With Attempted Murder: Prosecutor Clifton Neck Stabber Charged With Attempted Murder: Prosecutor
Clifton Neck Stabber Charged With Attempted Murder: Prosecutor A Clifton man has been charged with attempted murder after prosecutors say he stabbed a 62-year-old resident in the neck and head, leaving the victim with life-threatening injuries. Anthony C. Schwiederek was arrested on Friday, June 26, in connection with the stabbing, which happened the same day at a home in Clifton, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Clifton Police Chief Thomas Rinaldi announced Monday, June 29. Clifton police responded to the home on a report of a stabbing and found the victim suffering from life-threatening injuries to the neck and head area, according to …
2 Bergenfield Firefighters Hospitalized After 2-Alarm House Blaze 2 Bergenfield Firefighters Hospitalized After 2-Alarm House Blaze
2 Bergenfield Firefighters Hospitalized After 2-Alarm House Blaze A neighbor helped all occupants escape a two-alarm house fire in Bergenfield before firefighters arrived Sunday afternoon, June 28, according to the Bergenfield Fire Department. Firefighters were dispatched to a reported structure fire on Brown Place at approximately 12:30 p.m., according to Fire Chief Ryan Zadrozna. Deputy Chief Edward Kneisler III arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the first and second floors of the two-story home and immediately requested a second alarm, the department said. Thanks to the quick actions of a neighbor, everyone inside the home was safely evacuate…
North Plainfield Crash Leaves 3 Injured, 24-Year-Old Driver Issued Multiple Citations: Cops North Plainfield Crash Leaves 3 Injured, 24-Year-Old Driver Issued Multiple Citations: Cops
North Plainfield Crash Leaves 3 Injured, 24-Year-Old Driver Issued Multiple Citations: Cops Three people were injured when a driver from Atlanta rear-ended a stopped SUV at a red light on Route 22 in North Plainfield early Sunday, June 28, according to a crash investigation report, released by police. The crash happened at the intersection of Route 22 East and West End Avenue at 1:59 a.m., North Plainfield police said. The driver, 24-year-old Eric Ross Kohler, told officers he was not paying attention when he struck the SUV from behind, according to the report. Kohler suffered a significant forehead injury and was taken to a nearby hospital. The SUV driver suffered a back in…
Stranded Man On Fair Lawn Pool Platform At 4 A.M. Rescued, Cited: Cops Stranded Man On Fair Lawn Pool Platform At 4 A.M. Rescued, Cited: Cops
Stranded Man On Fair Lawn Pool Platform At 4 A.M. Rescued, Cited: Cops A 23-year-old Paterson man had to be rescued after becoming stranded on a platform in the middle of a public pool in Fair Lawn before dawn on Sunday, June 28, police said. Officers responded to Memorial Pool at Berdan Avenue and First Street just before 4 a.m. for a report of a trespasser at the closed facility, according to Fair Lawn Police Sgt. Eric Eleshewich. The man made it onto the platform in the middle of the pool but was unable to swim back to shore, Eleshewich said. Fair Lawn Heavy Rescue deployed a rescue boat to reach him and bring him safely back to land. The man was issu…
Graduation Party Ends In Shooting, Car Crash With 3 Juveniles Hurt In NJ: Cops Graduation Party Ends In Shooting, Car Crash With 3 Juveniles Hurt In NJ: Cops
Graduation Party Ends In Shooting, Car Crash With 3 Juveniles Hurt In NJ: Cops A graduation party in South Jersey ended in violence when gunfire broke out after a motor vehicle crash, leaving three juveniles injured, Lebron said. Troopers responded at approximately 11:42 p.m. Friday, June 26, to a shooting at a home on Elm Street in Deerfield Township, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. An argument broke out between two individuals following a motor vehicle crash outside the residence, where a graduation party was taking place, Lebron said. During the altercation, multiple gunshots were fired, Lebron said. . A girl was struck once …
Fast-Moving Fire Car Fire Spreads To Bergen County Building Fast-Moving Fire Car Fire Spreads To Bergen County Building
Fast-Moving Fire Car Fire Spreads To Bergen County Building Two dogs were rescued after a car fire quickly spread to a building in Wood-Ridge on Saturday, June 27, fire officials said. Firefighters were dispatched at 1:29 p.m. to 16 Veterans Dr., for a reported vehicle fire, according to the Wood-Ridge Fire Department. Moments later, the call was upgraded to a structure fire. Crews arrived and extinguished the rapidly spreading blaze in less than an hour, the department said. The two dogs inside the building were safely removed, and no injuries were reported. The Bureau of Fire Prevention is investigating the cause of the fire. Firef…