Woman Dead, Teen Daughter Hospitalized In Route 23 Crash: Sources Woman Dead, Teen Daughter Hospitalized In Route 23 Crash: Sources
Woman Dead, Teen Daughter Hospitalized In Route 23 Crash: Sources A woman was killed and her teen daughter was airlifted with serious injuries in a three-vehicle crash involving a dump truck on Route 23 in Franklin Borough on Thursday morning, June 18, police and Daily Voice sources said. The crash happened shortly after 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of Route 23 and Mabie Street, according to the Franklin Borough Police Department. Responding officers found the driver of a Ford SUV and a juvenile passenger suffering from apparent serious injuries, Police Chief Gregory Cugliari said. A preliminary investigation found the Ford SUV, occupied by an adult…
Bergen County Dyson Heist Suspect Arrested While Reporting To Parole Officer: Cops Bergen County Dyson Heist Suspect Arrested While Reporting To Parole Officer: Cops
Bergen County Dyson Heist Suspect Arrested While Reporting To Parole Officer: Cops A woman accused of stealing two Dyson vacuums from a Lowe's store in Bergen County was arrested while reporting to her parole officer, police said. East Rutherford police responded to Lowe's Home Improvement on June 3, for a reported shoplifting investigation, according to Capt. Jeff Yannacone. Store security showed officers surveillance video that captured a woman crawling under a secured locked enclosure and removing two Dyson vacuums, the captain said. The woman was then seen leaving the store without paying for the merchandise, police said. After an investigation, East Rutherf…
NJ Police Sergeant Dies In Sleep, Leaving Family, Colleagues Heartbroken NJ Police Sergeant Dies In Sleep, Leaving Family, Colleagues Heartbroken
NJ Police Sergeant Dies In Sleep, Leaving Family, Colleagues Heartbroken The sudden death of an Englewood police sergeant has left his family, fellow officers, and the community mourning the loss of a man described as a dedicated officer, trusted friend, and devoted father. Sgt. Matthew DePetro died in his sleep following a medical event, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched by Englewood PBA Local 216. DePetro was a longtime member of the Englewood Police Department whose death came as a shock to colleagues and loved ones, organizers said. The campaign says DePetro took great pride in serving the community but was most devoted to his family. Organizer…
PHOTOS: Sparks Fly When Tractor-Trailer Snags Utility Wires In Fair Lawn PHOTOS: Sparks Fly When Tractor-Trailer Snags Utility Wires In Fair Lawn
Photos: Sparks Fly When Tractor-Trailer Snags Utility Wires In Fair Lawn A tractor-trailer became tangled in overhead utility wires on a Fair Lawn street, sending sparks flying early Thursday morning, June 18, incident photographer Boyd A. Loving reports. Fair Lawn police and Fair Lawn Fire Companies #1 and #3 responded to Banta Place after the rig became caught in the wires, Loving said. Sparks were generated when a steel guide wire came in contact with a primary electric line. Firefighters were able to raise the wires, allowing the driver to move the tractor-trailer away, according to police. No injuries were reported. PSE&G Electric Division an…
Teen Tourist Killed When Central Park Carriage Horse Gets Loose: Police Teen Tourist Killed When Central Park Carriage Horse Gets Loose: Police
Teen Tourist Killed When Central Park Carriage Horse Gets Loose: Police An 18-year-old man died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park, police said. The incident happened near 71st Street and Center Drive at 2:47 p.m., according to the NYPD.  Officers were told the man had fallen from the carriage, police said. He was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, according to the NYPD. According to ABC7, the man was an 18-year-old tourist. Footage of the horse breaking free and being chased by the driver was shared to X by Gus Stalton, the managing editor of the West Side Rag. Here’s a video of the h…
Death Penalty Possible For Man Accused Of Killing National Guard Specialist Near White House Death Penalty Possible For Man Accused Of Killing National Guard Specialist Near White House
Death Penalty Possible For Man Accused Of Killing National Guard Specialist Near White House A man accused of carrying out a deadly ambush on National Guard members steps from the White House now faces new federal charges that could lead to the death penalty, prosecutors announced.  Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 30, an Afghan national, was charged in a 17-count superseding indictment filed in U.S. District Court on Tuesday, June 16, according to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. The new charges stem from the shooting that killed Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and seriously injured Sgt. Andrew Wolfe on Nov. 26. Beckstrom, a member of the West Virginia National Guard, was killed in the sh…
Meetup To Sell Gaming PC Ends In Armed Robbery In Bergen County: Prosecutor Meetup To Sell Gaming PC Ends In Armed Robbery In Bergen County: Prosecutor
Meetup To Sell Gaming PC Ends In Armed Robbery In Bergen County: Prosecutor A social media meetup to sell a gaming computer ended in an armed robbery, leading to charges against two teenagers and a local woman in Bergen County, authorities said. Lodi police responded to the area of Church Street and Boyd Street in Lodi at approximately 11:41 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, after receiving a report of an armed robbery that had just occurred, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The victim had arranged through social media to sell a gaming computer and was waiting in a vehicle when two suspects approached and began talking with them, Musella said. A short tim…
Scottish Soccer Fans Are Drinking US Bars Dry, Forcing Emergency Beer Deliveries Scottish Soccer Fans Are Drinking US Bars Dry, Forcing Emergency Beer Deliveries
Scottish Soccer Fans Are Drinking US Bars Dry, Forcing Emergency Beer Deliveries The British may have marched on Boston centuries ago, looking for a fight. This time, the Scots are here looking for a pint.  Scottish soccer fans have descended on Massachusetts for the World Cup, and in less than a week, they've helped drink some of the city's bars dry. The "Tartan Army" spent the past week filling restaurants and pubs, and in some cases helping empty beer taps across the city, according to NBC Boston. The fans took over the streets last weekend after Scotland claimed a 1-0 win over Haiti on Saturday and marched to Fenway Park for a Red Sox game on Sunday. Sam Ad…
Wayne Jewelry Store Robbery Suspect Caught After Chase To Paterson, Others At Large Wayne Jewelry Store Robbery Suspect Caught After Chase To Paterson, Others At Large
Wayne Jewelry Store Robbery Suspect Caught After Chase To Paterson, Others At Large One suspect in custody, but others remain at large in connection with a robbery at a Wayne jewelry store on Tuesday, June 16, The robbery happened at Massola Jewelers in Wayne, according to Wayne Police Capt. Daniel Daly. Multiple suspects were involved, authorities said. One suspect was apprehended in Paterson with assistance from the Haledon and Paterson police departments, Daly said. The suspect was injured during the commission of the crime and was taken to Saint Joseph's Medical Center for treatment, according to police. He was later released. The suspect was first charged by the…
Wilmington Hospital Shooter ID'd: Cops Wilmington Hospital Shooter ID'd: Cops
Wilmington Hospital Shooter ID'd: Cops A 23-year-old Delaware man was arrested in Philadelphia after police say a shooting at Wilmington Hospital left one 19-year-old dead and another critically injured. John Wallace-Bey, of New Castle, DE, was taken into custody Tuesday night, June 16, in Philadelphia and is awaiting extradition to Delaware, Wilmington Police announced. Wallace-Bey has been charged with first-degree murder, first-degree attempted murder, two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and carrying a concealed deadly weapon, police said. The shooting happened at Wilmington Hospital in t…
NYC Man Wanted In Fort Lee Stolen Car, Identity Theft Case Surrenders: Cops NYC Man Wanted In Fort Lee Stolen Car, Identity Theft Case Surrenders: Cops
NYC Man Wanted In Fort Lee Stolen Car, Identity Theft Case Surrenders: Cops A 23-year-old New York City man wanted in connection with a stolen vehicle and identity theft investigation in Fort Lee turned himself in months after additional charges were filed against him, authorities said. Fort Lee police first encountered Makan Sissoko, of Manhattan, on Feb. 25, after receiving an alert about a stolen vehicle traveling through the borough, according to a department press release. The vehicle was stopped without incident, and Sissoko was taken into custody, police said. During the investigation, officers recovered identification documents, financial instruments and ot…
NJ Dad Strangles Wheelchair-Bound Daughter Disabled Since Birth: Report NJ Dad Strangles Wheelchair-Bound Daughter Disabled Since Birth: Report
NJ Dad Strangles Wheelchair-Bound Daughter Disabled Since Birth: Report A 71-year-old South Jersey man is accused of strangling his 40-year-old daughter, who had been disabled and nonverbal since birth, to death, according to authorities and an exclusive report from 6abc. At 6:16 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, Dennis Hall called Franklin Township police and said his daughter, Devin Hall, 40, was not breathing, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew Johns said.  Hall admitted to strangling his daughter while speaking to emergency services and to officers, Johns said. Jan Hall, Hall's wife, told 6ABC that he woke her up and admitted to strangling their da…