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Police & Fire
Employee Killed In Fiery New Jersey Explosion Was Great-Grandmother, Avid Pool Player
The 73-year-old woman killed in an explosion at a New Jersey manufacturing plant is being remembered in her obituary as a longtime employee, avid pool player, and great-grandmother. Eileen, of South River, was killed on Wednesday, May 1, at the site of the Superior Signal explosion in Old Bridge, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Born in New Brunswick, Eileen lived in Old Bridge, East Brunswick, and Spotswood before moving to South River 24 years ago, according to her obituary on the Crabiel Home For Funerals website. Eileen was a member of the APA Pool League for 27 years and als…
News
'Rock Of The Family:' Loved Ones Struggle To Make Sense Of Deadly NJ Home Explosion
A New Jersey family is in shambles following a home explosion that took their patriarch and left his brother-in-law seriously injured. Retired Newark officer Kevin Gilbert Sr., 62, was being remembered on a GoFundMe as the rock of his family, one day after the explosion at his Continental Court home that claimed his life. "Our hearts ache not only for Kevin Sr. but also for his brother-in-law Curtis, who remains in critical condition as a result of the home explosion," reads the campaign, which had raised more than $34,000 as of Friday evening, May 3. Gilbert, a 26-year veteran of the Newa…
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Retired Cop Dad Killed, Another Victim Severely Burned In NJ Home Explosion (
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A retired Newark police officer died and another victim was severely burned in a South River home explosion, officials tell Daily Voice. Kevin Gilbert, a 26-year veteran of the Newark Police Department, died in the mysterious explosion around 7 p.m. Thursday, May 2, South River Mayor Peter Guindi tells Daily Voice. Gilbert was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim suffered burns over 90 percent of his body and was transferred from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital to St. Barnabas Hospital, according to Guindi. Guidni said it wasn't immediately clear how the two v…
Schools
South Jersey Schools Closed, Delayed Due To Major Winter Storm
Some South Jersey school districts are canceling classes or delaying the start of school before a winter storm that's expected on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for Mercer, Middlesex, and Monmouth Counties. There is also a coastal flood warning in Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean counties. The NWS predicts four to six inches of snow in Trenton, three to four inches in Long Branch, and one to two inches in Toms River. Southern Jersey Shore places like Atlantic City, Cape May County, Long Beach, Ocean City, and Vinela…
Police & Fire
NJ Attorney, Son Charged With Ripping Off Hundreds Of Immigrants In Bronx
Homeland Security agents smashed an operation run by a New Jersey father and son who for years fooled hundreds of immigrants living in the Bronx into paying thousands of dollars for services that only got many of them deported, authorities said. Instead of legitimately fast-tracking their clients’ bids for legal U.S. residency, attorney Kofi Amankwaa and his son, Kofi Jr., filed false petitions to the federal government claiming that the immigrants’ children had abused them, authorities said. All this did, they said, was put the applicants on immigration officials’ radar, leading to green c…
Obituaries
Dad Had Taken Off Work To Give Kids Dream Day Before Drowning In NJ River, Family Says
The day Rolando Camarillo-Cholula died was supposed to have been a dream day for his kids. The 43-year-old South River dad heard his three children were in low spirits, and so, he called out of work in hopes of lifting their spirits on Wednesday, Aug. 2, according to a GoFundMe launched by his niece. "He took his kids to go see their mom at work, enjoyed a good breakfast together, did karaoke in the car, before heading their way to enjoy a walk in good weather," Isaura Lopez writes on a GoFundMe page. Rolando took the kids to their favorite walking path and swimming spot along the Mil…
Police & Fire
Dad Drowns After Saving Three Kids In Somerset County River
A 42-year-old dad has died a hero. UPDATE: Police ID Dad Who Drowned Saving Kids In Millstone River The South River dad went into the Millstone River and brought his children, ages 8, 11, and 13 to shore, around 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, Franklin Township police said. He, however, struggled to maintain his balance. Thus began a search for the victim, as his children were treated at the scene and released without further medical attention. Members of the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office dive team found the man's body just before 5:30 p.m. His name was being withheld p…
Police & Fire
Boy Killed Riding Bike In Small Central Jersey Town Leaves Community Reeling
Residents of a small, New Jersey town are coming together following the hit-and-run death of a 14-year-old boy riding a bike. A GoFundMe campaign identifies the boy killed in South River on Whiteland and Russell avenues Friday, July 7 as Bryan Barbosa. "Today our town had a devastating loss," campaign founder Nicole Martins writes, noting "a child was taken from him family because of negligence and disgusting behaviors." Meanwhile, 63-year-old Michael Arena has been charged in the crime, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and SRPD Chief Mark Tinitigan announced. Posting abou…
Police & Fire
Central Jersey Man Charged In Fatal Crash Blamed On Speeding, Skipped Stop Sign: Prosecutor
An 18-year-old man from Central Jersey has been arrested in connection with a fatal crash blamed on speeding and running through a stop sign, authorities said. Matthew Liebowitz of Freehold was charged with vehicular homicide in the crash, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Mark Tinitigan of the South River Police Department. On Oct. 15, at 9:30 p.m., South River police responded to the intersection of Darrow Street and Virginia Street for a crash. Police found the aftermath of an automobile crash involving a vehicle driven by Janina …
News
Winners
: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Players Take Home $302K
Two lucky tickets matched all five numbers drawn splitting the $301,828 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from Thursday, Nov. 17, state Lottery officials said. Each ticket is worth $150,914. The winning numbers were: 19, 21, 23, 38, and 40 and the XTRA number was: 03. The retailers will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for each winning ticket sold. Those tickets were sold at the following locations: Middlesex County: Daisy’s Liquor & Grocery Store, 64 Jackson St., South River; and, Monmouth County: Vingo Wine & Spirits, 9 Bayshore Plaza, Atlantic Highlands.
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Winning $50K Powerball Lottery Tickets Sold In Passaic, Middlesex Counties
Two New Jersey Lottery tickets matched four of the five white balls and the Power Ball drawn on Saturday, Oct. 8, winning the $50,000 second-tier prize. Those tickets were sold at the following locations: Middlesex County: South River Convenience Store, 58 Jackson St., South River; and, Passaic County: Jackpocket, 355 Warwick Tpke., Hewitt. The winning numbers for the Saturday, Oct. 8, drawing were: 13, 43, 53, 60, and 68. The Red Power Ball number was 05. The Power Play was 2X. The Double Play drawing results for the Saturday, Oct. 8, drawing were: 03, 33, 46, 63 and 68. The …
Schools
Clear Backpacks Required At This NJ School District
As an extra safety precaution, clear backpacks are being distributed free in a Central Jersey school district. "We will be implementing the mandatory use of clear backpacks starting this upcoming school year for all of our schools," South River Public Schools Superintendent Sylvia Zircher wrote in a letter to parents. South River's high school has required clear backpacks since 2019-20. "The use of clear backpacks is just an 'extra' measure in keeping prohibited items from entering our schools," her letter said. Two exceptions are: Small handbags for personal items …
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Guilty
: Jurors Convict Jersey Shore Porn Collector Who Threw Devices Into Creek To Avoid FBI
A man who threw an iPad and iPhone containing child pornography into a Jersey Shore creek – only to have a drone help the FBI find them -- was convicted by federal jurors of several related charges. Charles F. Browne, 52, of South River, became a target of investigators after officials at Dropbox Inc. tipped them off, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said. The FBI obtained the uploaded files, which included Browne’s resume along with images of prepubescent children being sexually abused, the U.S. attorney said. Investigators approached Browne in April 2019 as he left his then-home in…
Police & Fire
Police ID Bicyclist Struck, Killed In Central Jersey
A bicyclist was struck and killed by a vehicle in Central Jersey, authorities said. Luis H. Loaiza-Cañas, 64, of South River, was struck shortly before 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 24 on Old Bridge Turnpike at Milltown Road in East Brunswick, police said. Loaiza-Cañas was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation is being conducted by Patrolman Michael McGlynn of the East Brunswick Police Department Special Operations Section under the direction of Chief Frank LoSacco. The investigation is ongoing, and no further information is being released at this time. Anyone with informati…
News
These 70+ NJ Gas Stations Are Dropping Prices Friday
Ever wonder how cheap gas in New Jersey would be if it was self-serve? More than 70 New Jersey stations will be offering fuel at a discounted rate to show drivers just that on Friday, May 13. The initiative promoting self-serving fueling was launched by Fuel Your Way NJ, a coalition that advocates for self-serve gas stations that still offer full service. The coalition appropriately titled the day " Fuel Your Way NJ Self-Serve Day of Awareness." Self-service stations were proposed in a measure by lawmakers in March, however, it was halted by in the General Assembly by the Motoris…
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Former Bergen Man Arrested For Buying Stolen Catalytic Converters, Prosecutor Says
A former Bergen County resident was charged with buying stolen catalytic converters on the black market. Jozef “Joey” Kiszka of South River – formerly of Elmwood Park – was caught "unlawfully purchasing stolen catalytic converters from multiple individuals,” Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The 42-year-old Polish immigrant was arrested at his job in Woodbridge last weekend following a months-long investigation, the prosecutor said. Kiszka -- who posted a photo of himself atop a mountain of the highly-prized exhaust emission control devices was charged on a summons to appear in c…
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Getaway Driver In 7-County North Jersey Holdup Spree Heads To Federal Prison
The wheelman in nearly two dozen gas station and convenience store armed robberies in North Jersey was sent to federal prison for at least nine years. Meshach Whagar, 31, of Newark must serve just about all of the 110-month sentence handed down in U.S. District Court in Newark on Wednesday because there’s no parole in the federal prison system. Whager admitted late last year that he drove the getaway car during the 20 predawn holdups in seven counties -- Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex, Middlesex, Morris and Union -- in November and December of 2017 (see list of locations below). The gunman…
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Jersey Cash 5 Players Split $1 Million Lottery Jackpot
There are a pair of lucky Jersey Cash 5 players who will split a jackpot worth more than $1 million, officials said. Both state Lottery players matched all five numbers drawn splitting the $1,040,542 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from Sunday's drawing. Each ticket is worth $520,271. The winning numbers were: 12, 24, 26, 34, and 44 and the XTRA number was: 03. The retailers will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for each winning ticket sold. The prize-winning tickets were sold at the following locations: Burlington County: Bob’s Corner Deli at 488 Delaware Ave. in Roeblin…
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Winner
: Lucky Powerball Player Takes Home $50,000 In South Jersey
One lucky Powerball player is taking home $50,000 in Central Jersey, state Lottery officials said. The winning ticket matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball drawn on Saturday, May 29, to win the third-tier prize. That ticket was sold at South River Convenience Store, 58 Jackson St., in South River, Middlesex County. The winning numbers for the Saturday drawing were: 11, 13, 22, 27, and 46. The Red Power Ball number was 20. The Multiplier number was 02. The next Powerball jackpot rolls to $268 million for the Wednesday June 2 drawing.
Police & Fire
Central Jersey Volunteer Firefighter Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Woman
A volunteer firefighter from Central Jersey has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman, authorities announced Saturday. Raymond Brown, 67, was charged with criminal sexual contact with an adult female victim who he knew during the early afternoon on Friday, May 21, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and South River Police Chief Mark Tinitigan. Brown engaged in inappropriate sexual contact with the victim in South River, an investigation found. The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sergeant Mackiel of the …
Lifestyle
Winners
: Four NJ Lottery Tickets Split $404K Jackpot
Four winning lottery tickets each good for approximately $101,100 were sold in New Jersey. The tickets from Saturday's Jersey Cash 5 drawing will split the $404,600 jackpot. The winning numbers were 03, 07, 11, 19, and 25 and the XTRA number was: 04. Those tickets were sold at the following locations: Hudson County: 7-Eleven #39406, 3900 Bergenline Ave., Union City; Middlesex County: Krauszer’s, 81 Main St., South River; Middlesex County: Quik Food, 6 Pointer Pl., Kendall Park; and, Morris County: Main Street Liquor, 194 W. Union Tpke., Wharton. The retailers will receive a bonus c…
News
Capitol Riot Suspects Arrested For Assault On Officer Brian Sicknick Grew Up In Central Jersey
A Pennsylvania and West Virginia man -- both natives of Central Jersey -- were arrested Sunday on criminal charges related to their alleged conspiring to injure Capitol Hill police officers, federal officials said. During the Jan. 6 riot, they allegedly sprayed bear repellant into the faces of three officers, one of whom -- Brian D. Sicknick -- later died, authorities said. Sicknick 42, previously lived in South River, New Jersey. Sicknick's exact cause of death has never been clarified. According to court documents, Julian Elie Khater, 32, of State College, Pennsylvania, and G…
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Capitol Riot: Self-Described Dating, Sex 'Expert' From NJ Livestreamed From Inside
A self-described dating and sex coach from Camden County live-streamed video to more than 25,000 of his followers from inside the U.S. Capitol during the recent riot, said federal agents who arrested him Thursday. “I was pretty much in the first wave,” said Patrick Stedman, 32, according to the FBI. “[W]e broke down the doors and climbed up the back part of the Capitol building and got all the way into the chambers.” Agents used the video, social media posts and tips from witnesses – including a high school and college classmate of his – to identify and arrest Stedman, who lives with his pa…
Politics
NJ Congresswoman: Capitol Hill Lawmakers Led 'Reconnaissance Tours' Day Before Deadly Riots
A New Jersey congresswomen said Tuesday she witnessed unidentified members of Congress lead “reconnaissance” tours the day before the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump. U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat from the 11th District, made the comments during a 13-minute Facebook live video on Tuesday night in which she outlined what Congress is doing to hold those responsible for the attempted insurrection while blasting colleagues she alleges incited the violence in an attempt to overturn the results of President-Elect Joe Biden's Nov. 6 victory over Trum…
News
Feds: Newark Wheelman Cops Plea In 7-County Armed Robbery Spree
An ex-con from Newark told a federal judge on Thursday that he was the getaway driver in a string of overnight convenience store and gas station robberies in Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex, Middlesex, Morris and Union counties. Meshach Whagar, 31, admitted during a video-conferenced plea hearing that he was the wheelman during the 20 predawn holdups in November and December of 2017, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito said. It included robberies in Lodi, Mahwah, Elmwood Park, Clifton, Hoboken, Bayonne, Kearny, Parsippany, Rockaway, Morris Plains, West Orange, East Brunswick, South River, Edison, …
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