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Police & Fire
Watch Rookie Cop On First Solo Shift Save Woman In Cardiac Arrest On NJ Roadside
A police officer on his first solo shift helped save a woman’s life after she went into cardiac arrest following a crash in South Jersey last month, authorities said. At 8:23 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, officers responded to to Greentree Road in front of All American Assisted Living for a report of a vehicle that struck a telephone pole, Washington Township police said. The driver, Kathy Friedrich was reported unconscious and not moving, police said. Friedrich was unresponsive and locked inside the vehicle, police said. Officers, including Dante Moore, who was on his first solo sh…
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: Military Black Hawk Makes Emergency Landing In PA Field (
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A military helicopter made an emergency landing in a Pennsylvania field Wednesday afternoon, drawing first responders to the scene. The UH-60 Black Hawk touched down near Weaver and Moyer roads in Robeson Township (Berks County) around 1:10 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, US Army officials told Daily Voice. The aircraft, operated by the Pennsylvania National Guard, was carrying two service members and was conducting an instrument training flight when a fire warning light activated in the cockpit, authorities said. As a precaution, the crew executed an emergency landing near Morgantown, Fort In…
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Shark Kills Woman, Rescuers Describe Chaotic Scene In US Virgin Islands
A woman died after her arm was bitten off by a shark at a popular St. Croix beach in the US Virgin Islands, authorities said. Arlene Lillis of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, was identified as the victim who died on Thursday, Jan. 8. The shark bit the 56-year-old woman's arm in the water at Dorsch Beach in Frederiksted. Emergency crews responded to the beach at around 4:28 p.m. after reports of a woman in distress in the water, according to the US Virgin Islands Police Department. Lillis was rushed to a hospital but later died from her injuries. Christopher Carroll,…
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Funeral Arrangements Announced For 3 Fallen York Detectives; Shapiro Awards Keystone Honors
Funeral arrangements have been announced for three Northern York County Regional Police Department detectives killed in the line of duty during a Sept. 17 ambush in North Codorus Township. Governor Josh Shapiro also honored their families with the Keystone First Responder Award. Funeral services for Detective Sergeant Cody Becker, Detective Mark Baker, and Detective Isaiah Emenheiser will be held at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25, at Living Word Community Church, 2530 Cape Horn Road in Red Lion, Pennsylvania State Police announced. The ceremonies will be closed to the public but can be viewe…
Police & Fire
Retired Bergen County Sheriff's Officer Dies In 9/11 Charity Motorcycle Ride (
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A retired Bergen County Sheriff's officer has been identified as the motorcyclist who died during a 9/11 memorial charity ride Tuesday evening, Sept. 9, in Bergen County. Richard “Rich” Salim, 59, is believed to have suffered a medical episode related to a pre-existing condition when he crashed on Ridge Road between Ten Eyck and Union avenues just before 5:45 p.m., Lyndhurst Police Capt. Paul Haggerty said. First responders and EMS personnel attempted life-saving measures before Salim was pronounced dead at a local hospital, police said. Salim had been riding with the North Jersey Chapter …
Police & Fire
‘Nip/Tuck’ Star Dylan Walsh Facing Multiple Charges After NJ Crash, Records Show
Actor Dylan Walsh, best known for his role in "Nip/Tuck," is facing multiple motor vehicle charges in connection with a Rumson crash earlier this month, court records show. Walsh, whose legal name is Charles Walsh, is charged with reckless driving, open container of alcohol or unsealed cannabis in a motor vehicle, improper passing, driving or parking an unregistered motor vehicle, traffic on marked lanes, and improper driving on a sidewalk. The offenses were issued on Sunday, Aug. 17, and all are active pending a Sept. 10 court date in Rumson Borough Municipal Court, according to cour…
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‘Nip/Tuck’ Star's Family SUV Slams Into Two Utility Poles In NJ Crash, Report Says
“Nip/Tuck” star Dylan Walsh and his family are safe after a car accident in New Jersey over the weekend — and the crash meant saying goodbye to a family fixture. Walsh’s representative confirmed the Sunday, Aug. 17 Rumson crash to People in a statement: “Thankfully, everyone is safe and has since returned home. The family is deeply grateful for the swift response of the Rumson Police, Fire Department, and EMS, as well as the staff at Riverview Medical Center for their care. They would also like to extend a special thank-you to the management and staff of The River Point Inn for their support…
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Golfer, 36, Struck By Lightning On Morris County Course, Police Say
A 36-year-old golfer went to cardiac arrest after being struck by lightning in Florham Park Sunday evening, Aug. 17, authorities said. At 6:10 p.m., officers responded to a report of a golfer struck by lightning while on the Pinch Brook Golf Course and was in cardiac arrest, Florham Park police said. Upon officers arrival, lifesaving efforts were being performed by several bystanders who saw the man lose consciousness and stop breathing after the lightning strike, police said. First responders continued CPR and the golfer was transported to a nearby hospital for further treatme…
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Search For Missing Nurse Ends, But NJ Cops Won't Disclose Outcome
A search for a 60-year-old nurse who was last seen in a South Jersey wildlife refuge over the weekend has ended, though police are not saying why. April Chmielinski was last seen on Saturday, July 26 in the area of the Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, the Medford Township Police Department said in a missing person alert issued that day. Police said the case was being treated as a missing person investigation. On Sunday afternoon, July 27, the department announced that “all active search operations have now concluded.” “After an exhaustive and coordinated effort, all active search operations have…
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Mass Stabbing At Walmart Leaves 11 Injured — Suspect Taken Down Inside Store: Sheriff
A Michigan man is facing terrorism charges after police say he stabbed 11 people in a horrifying attack at a Walmart on Saturday afternoon. Bradford James Gille, 42, of Elkden, was arrested after allegedly walking into the store in Garfield Township around 4:45 p.m. on July 26 and using a folding knife to stab multiple people at random, according to the Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office. Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a multiple stabbing incident at the Wal-Mart in Traverse City. The suspect is in custody, details are limited at this time.A PIO is in route t…
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Lyndhurst Resident Hit Man With Car, Fled Scene: Prosecutor
A 77-year-old Lyndhurst man was arrested and charged on Thursday, June 26, with striking a person with his vehicle and then leaving the scene, authorities said. Around 5 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4, North Bergen police found a 42-year-old Union City resident who had been struck by a vehicle in the area of 2600 Tonnelle Ave. Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. The striking vehicle did not remain at the scene, Suarez said. The victim was transported by first responders to a nearby hospital, Suarez said, and the striking vehicle was recovered. Miroslaw Masiak is charged with knowingly …
Police & Fire
Jersey Shore Lifeguard Impaled By Beach Umbrella Stake In Freak Accident, Fire Chief Says
A Jersey Shore lifeguard was rushed to the hospital after being impaled by a beach umbrella stake on Wednesday, June 25, fire officials confirm. First responders were dispatched to the lifeguard stand around 9:31 a.m. at Third Avenue Beach in Asbury Park, where they found the victim already being treated by fellow beach patrol lifeguards, Fire Chief Kevin Keddy said. The metal stake penetrated her left shoulder and protruded out her back, the chief said. The lifeguard said she was struck by the umbrella while attempting to grab it from falling, Asbury Park police said. Firefighters ad…
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NJ Mom ID'd As Victim In Fatal Friday Night Wreck
A 35-year-old Sparta woman was killed in a single-car crash on Friday, June 20, police said. Sources with direct knowledge of the crash confirmed that Jenn Netel was the victim of the crash on Woodport Road. Responding officers found the vehicle and confirmed that Netel, the sole occupant, died at the scene, authorities said. Detectives and a department traffic reconstructionist conducted an on-site investigation, including scene measurements. The cause of the crash has not yet been determined, and the case remains under investigation, Sparta police said. “We would like to extend our sinc…
Business
Former Finance Exec From Clifton Pivots With New Vegan Bakery In Bergen County
A former pro golfer and fitness model with nearly 17,000 followers on Instagram is bringing her healthy-living passion to the dessert world — one cookie at a time. Miko Page, 33, of Guttenberg, and her sister-in-law, Amal Page, 49, of Clifton, have opened Kukki Vegan at 7 East Pleasant Ave. in Maywood. The vegan cookie and dessert shop specializes in small-batch treats made without dairy or harsh chemicals — something Miko said she was desperate to find during the pandemic. "During the pandemic, we were eating a bunch of junk, and I can’t do dairy," said Miko, a pro golfer-turned fitness m…
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NJ Wildfire Explodes To 12,500 Acres: Latest From Forest Fire Service
An otherwise idyllic spring day along the New Jersey coast was darkened by thick plumes of smoke as a massive wildfire scorched through 12,500 acres — threatening homes, destroying property, and leaving thousands without power Wednesday, April 23. 🚨 A massive wildfire, dubbed the Jones Road Wildfire, is tearing through 1,200 acres in Barnegat Township’s Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area, Ocean County, NJ, as of April 22, 2025, with 0% containment. Mandatory evacuations are underway for Wells Mills Road from Bryant… pic.twitter.com/61nPv8YRcH — Laszlo Varga (@LaszloRealtor) April 2…
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Spit, Screams, Bites, Smeared Food: NJ Woman Charged After Wild Scene, Police Say
A 19-year-old Guttenberg woman was arrested and charged with assaulting several first responders in a chaotic scene on the early morning of Monday, April 21, authorities said. At 4:52 a.m., officers responded to Jackson Street for a report of a fight and heard yelling from inside an apartment, Guttenberg police said. The apartment was in disarray with food spilled and smeared on the walls, police said. Martha Martillo was screaming at people inside the apartment because she wanted her cell phone and sweater back, eventually having to be restrained in handcuffs to prevent more violence, poli…
Police & Fire
Fire Rips Through Chinese Restaurant At Passaic County Strip Mall
A fire tore through a Chinese restaurant in a Passaic County strip mall on Thursday night, severely damaging the business and impacting nearby stores, local fire officials said. The blaze broke out around 9:15 p.m. on April 17 at the Golden Garden Chinese restaurant on Hamburg Turnpike in Pompton Lakes, according to the Pompton Lakes Volunteer Fire Department. When crews arrived, they found flames coming from several areas of the building, the department said. Tonight around 9:15 PM, the PLVFD responded to a structure fire in the strip mall with Golden Garden Chinese restaurant... Post…
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Arsonist Sets PA Governor Josh Shapiro’s Residence On Fire
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and his family were forced to evacuate their residence as an arsonist set the governor’s residence ablaze while they slept overnight. The blaze broke out at 2 a.m. on Sunday, April 13, in North Front Street in the city of Harrisburg in Dauphin County. Pennsylvania State Police said in a statement they has confirmed that the fire was a deliberate act of arson. The alleged arsonist has since been identified and arrested, click here to read our full report. The Shapiro family was located in a different part of the mansion and was safely evacuated…
Lifestyle
‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ The Rookie,’ 9-1-1,’ Among Five Shows Renewed by ABC
It’s good news if you’re a fan of several shows on ABC. The network announced on Thursday, April 3, it had renewed “Grey’s Anatomy,” “The Rookie,” “9-1-1,” “Shifting Gears” and “Will Trent” for another season. “Grey’s Anatomy,” the longest running medical drama in history, will be returning for a 22nd season. All cast members are expected to be back with Ellen Pompeo continuing as narrator and making occasional appearances as Meredith Grey, Deadline reported. “The Rookie,” staring Nathan Fillion will be coming back for its 8th season. The drama is about the Los Angeles Police Department’s …
Police & Fire
Tree Falls On School Bus, 11 Taken To Hospital: Authorities
Eleven people, 10 kids and a driver were taken to a hospital after a tree fell on a school bus in Tewksbury on Friday, March 21, authorities said. At 7:08 a.m., officers responded to Fairmont Road East and Addison Drive after a large tree fell on the front of the school bus, police said. All 11 individuals on the bus were transported to Hunterdon Medical Center for evaluation, police said. Any injuries were minor, police said. Upon arrival at the hospital, school personnel were present to meet with parents and assist in the reunification process, police said.
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NJ Father Charged In Infant Son's Death After Left Alone In Car: Prosecutor
A 35-year-old Lakewood father has been charged in the death of his infant son, who was left alone in a car on Tuesday, March 18, authorities said. Moshe Ehrlich is charged with endangering the welfare of a child after he left the baby alone in his vehicle for an extended period of time, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. At 1:45 p.m., Lakewood police responded to 5th Street and found a 4-month old infant inside a vehicle in distress, Billhimer said. First responders attempted to render lifesaving aid to the infant, and he was transported to Monmouth Medical Center Sou…
Sports
Skating Stars To Honor DC Plane Crash Victims, Support Families With Tribute Show
A star-studded lineup of figure skating icons will perform in a tribute show honoring the 67 people killed in the plane crash over the Potomac River in Washington, DC. "Legacy On Ice" will be held at Capital One Arena at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Mar. 2. Several Olympic and world champions will skate at the fundraiser, including Brian Boitano, Nathan Chen, Peggy Fleming, Nancy Kerrigan, and Johnny Weir. The two-hour program will blend live performances and storytelling, recognizing the victims and their families after the crash on Wednesday, Jan. 29. An American Airlin…
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Child Hospitalized, Driver Extricated In Ridgewood T-Bone Crash (
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Three people, including a young child, were injured and taken to Hackensack Meridian University Medical Center following a serious crash in Ridgewood on Monday morning, Jan. 27, according to incident reporter Boyd A. Loving. Photo(s) of the day, 01/27/2025: Two (2) ambulances were required to transport three (3) trauma victims to Hackensack... Posted by Boyd A. Loving on Monday, January 27, 2025 Photo(s) of the day, 01/27/2025: Two (2) ambulances were required to transport three (3) trauma victims to Hackensack... Posted by Boyd A. Loving on Monday, January 27, 2025 Ridge…
Politics
Trump Swearing-In Ceremony, Inaugural Address Moved Indoors
For the first time in 40 years, a presidential inauguration will be held indoors. Extremely cold temperatures forecast for Monday, Jan. 20 in Washington, DC have resulted in the change. President-elect Donald Trump announced the move in a social media post at noon Friday, Jan. 17, saying, "There is an Arctic blast sweeping the Country. I don’t want to see people hurt, or injured, in any way. "It is dangerous conditions for the tens of thousands of Law Enforcement, First Responders, Police K9s and even horses, and hundreds of thousands of supporters that will be outside for many hours…
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Birthday Party Fire Kills 2 Girls In Newark (
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The bodies of two severely burned girls ages 6 and 8 were found at a Newark home following a fire over the weekend, officials said. Witnesses told detectives that there had been a birthday party for one of the girls on the second floor of the home and they'd been playing with fire near a couch in the hallway of the Eckert Street home on Saturday, Oct. 20, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. Firefighters responding around 12:30 a.m. found the girls unresponsive and severely burned inside. They performed CPR, but the children were reported dead at the scene, authorities said. …
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Sports Bar Destroyed By Fire Vows To Rebuild: 'We Are Not Out'
A popular Warren County sports bar was destroyed by a fire this weekend. Firefighters were called to Angry Dad Draught House on Route 31 in Washington around 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24. Photos of the scene show flames blowing through the roof. WFMZ says the roof of the restaurant collapsed and that no one was inside at the time of the blaze. The restaurant thanked first responders and those who have assisted, vowing to rebuild: "We will rebuild, we will be better, we may be down but we are not out."
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Driver Hospitalized After Crashing Into Truck: Cedar Grove PD
A man was hospitalized after his sedan was involved in a crash with a tractor trailer on the morning of Tuesday, July 23, crash. The head-on crash occurred on Ridge Road by Lakewood and Briarwood, Cedar Grove police said. The man was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital in Paterson where he is in serious condition, police said.
Politics
Conditions Improve For Injured Victims From PA Trump Rally, Hospital Says
The two men who were shot during a Trump rally in Pennsylvania and left in critical condition have had their conditions upgraded, Allegheny Hospital Officials told Daily Voice on Wednesday, July 17. David Dutch, 57 of New Kensington, PA, and James Copenhaver, 74 of Moon Township, PA, were in critical condition following the shooting by Thomas Matthew Crooks at the Trump rally on Saturday, July 13. Both of their statuses "have been upgraded from critical to serious condition as of 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17," a spokesperson from AGH told us that evening. To clarify, this means both o…
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NJ State Trooper Catches Baby No. 5 In Swift Wawa Parking Delivery
Stephanie McPherson knew her fifth baby could come as fast as some of her other babies — if not faster. The Wantage mom was due on June 29, and was planning on a home birth. But contractions started on Saturday afternoon, June 1. The following day, she delivered Baby Boy No. 5. In just two pushes. With two contractions. In the passenger's seat of her family car in the Route 206 Wawa parking lot. Kneeling next to her was New Jersey State Police Trooper Romeo, who caught Baby Lane Wilder McPherson. "I had this suspicion and this fear of having the baby in the car or at work, or some p…
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2 Hospitalized By Explosion At Industrial Gas Supply Company In NJ Town
Two people were injured after an explosion at an industrial gas company in Branchburg on the early morning of Wednesday, June 5, authorities said. At 4:30 a.m., first responders arrived at 197 Meister Ave. and found smoke visible from the Air Liquide building, Branchburg police said in a release. Two people suffering from chemical burns were transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment, police said. Air Liquide is a French industrial gas supplier, its website says. First responders were able to deem the location safe and the scene has been cleared, police said. Meister Avenue…