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Middlesex County, NJ

Teen Guns Down 16-Year-Old Track Runner In Mom's New Brunswick Home: Family, Cops Teen Guns Down 16-Year-Old Track Runner In Mom's New Brunswick Home: Family, Cops
Teen Guns Down 16-Year-Old Track Runner In Mom's New Brunswick Home: Family, Cops A New Brunswick mother has identified her 16-year-old daughter as the girl fatally shot inside a city home Tuesday, Jan. 27, as authorities announced an arrest in the case. Erica Smoot launched a GoFundMe saying her daughter, Jazariah, was "tragically murdered in my house yesterday January 27, 2026." Without identifying the victim, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and New Brunswick Police Chief Vincent Sabo, said that a 16-year-old Mays Landing boy was taken into custody and charged with acts of juvenile delinquency in connection with the homicide. Estremera and Sabo said it…
Missing Teen Found Dead In NJ, Prosecutor Says Missing Teen Found Dead In NJ, Prosecutor Says
Missing Teen Found Dead In NJ, Prosecutor Says Authorities are investigating after a 17-year-old boy reported missing in Central Jersey was found dead the next morning, officials said. Police received a missing persons report around 11:18 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Plainsboro Police Chief Eamon Blanchard said. Officers searched the Hilltown Court area for several hours but did not locate the teen. At approximately 7:45 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 22, the 17-year-old was found unresponsive near Grover’s Mill Road and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The teen's name was not released. …
'Sexy Red, No Diddy': NJ Brothers Ran Massive Heroin Mill, Cops Say 'Sexy Red, No Diddy': NJ Brothers Ran Massive Heroin Mill, Cops Say
'Sexy Red, No Diddy': NJ Brothers Ran Massive Heroin Mill, Cops Say Two brothers from East Orange are accused of running a heroin trafficking ring that stretched from New Jersey into The Bronx, where investigators say they uncovered a multi-million-dollar heroin mill. Detectives began tracking the operation earlier this year, following the Darling brothers from their East Orange home into multiple counties, Essex County Sheriff Amir D. Jones said. Search warrants led authorities to Saddle Brook, Middlesex County, and ultimately 2505 Aqueduct Avenue in The Bronx, where the heroin was processed and packaged for sale, Jones said, Inside the Bronx location…
NJ Man Inappropriately Touched Child At Movie Theater: Prosecutor NJ Man Inappropriately Touched Child At Movie Theater: Prosecutor
NJ Man Inappropriately Touched Child At Movie Theater: Prosecutor A 47-year-old South Brunswick Township man was arrested and charged after he touched a child inappropriately at a movie theater in Middlesex County, authorities announced Thursday, Sept. 11. Nishith Koreka inappropriately touched the child, multiple times, while attending a movie at the Regal Commerce Center in North Brunswick, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and North Brunswick Police Director Joseph Battaglia said. Koreka is charged with endangering the welfare of a child and criminal sexual contact, authorities said.
Hundreds Face Layoffs At Major Companies Across New Jersey, WARN Notices Show Hundreds Face Layoffs At Major Companies Across New Jersey, WARN Notices Show
Hundreds Face Layoffs At Major Companies Across New Jersey, Warn Notices Show Multiple companies are set to lay off hundreds of workers across New Jersey in the coming months, according to the state’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) list. Claire’s Boutiques Inc. will lay off 155 employees in Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, and Union counties, effective Nov. 3.  Claire's announced it would be closing 290 stores nationwide last August, after filing for bankruptcy. Ernst & Young will cut 130 jobs in Hudson and Middlesex counties on Oct. 31, while Merck & Co. in Rahway will lay off 58 employees on Nov. 14. Mark Anthony Brewing in Hill…
VIDEO: Deadly Parkway Drag Racing Suspect, Mom Seen Being Led Off Plane In Shackles VIDEO: Deadly Parkway Drag Racing Suspect, Mom Seen Being Led Off Plane In Shackles
Video: Deadly Parkway Drag Racing Suspect, Mom Seen Being Led Off Plane In Shackles A viral TikTok video shows the moment authorities escorted a man and his mother off a plane at a Tri-State area airport after officials say they fled to Miami following a deadly drag racing crash on the Garden State Parkway. Vilma Vneshta and Alvi Limani. Miami-Dade Corrections (Courtesy of New York Post) Alvi Limani, 20, of Staten Island, and his mother Vilma Vneshta, 42, were apprehended on Thursday, July 17, near Miami, FL, after fleeing in an attempt to leave the country, According to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and New Jersey State Police Colonel Patrick…
10,000 Without Power Due To Storm: See Rainfall Totals In NJ So Far 10,000 Without Power Due To Storm: See Rainfall Totals In NJ So Far
10,000 Without Power Due To Storm: See Rainfall Totals In NJ So Far Torrential downpours and flash flooding triggered widespread power outages and traffic disruptions across New Jersey on Thursday, July 31. As of 9 p.m., more than 10,000 residents were without power. PSE&G reported: 2,812 outages in Middlesex County, including 2,680 in Woodbridge 883 outages in Somerset County, mostly in North Plainfield JCP&L reported more than 7,000 outages in Ocean County, including: 5,129 in Manchester 995 in Ocean Gate 586 in Berkeley Township Utility crews were working through the night to restore power as the storms continued into the evening. As of 8:50…
Flash Flood Watch In Effect Across NJ, PA As Storms Threaten Roads, Power: NWS Flash Flood Watch In Effect Across NJ, PA As Storms Threaten Roads, Power: NWS
Flash Flood Watch In Effect Across NJ, PA As Storms Threaten Roads, Power: NWS A powerful round of thunderstorms is expected to hit New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania beginning Monday afternoon, July 14, with the National Weather Service warning of flash flooding, possible power outages, and dangerous driving conditions. The NWS in Mount Holly issued a Flood Watch that remains in effect through 2 a.m. Tuesday for large parts of the region. Some areas could see rainfall rates exceeding two inches per hour, with total accumulation of up to five inches in spots. Another round of storms is likely Tuesday afternoon, adding to the risk. According to forecasters, the greate…
5-Year-Old Girl Shot Inside New Jersey Home 5-Year-Old Girl Shot Inside New Jersey Home
5-Year-Old Girl Shot Inside New Jersey Home A late-night shooting left a 5-year-old girl hospitalized in Middlesex County. The incident happened shortly after 11 p.m. Monday, July 7, at a Perth Amboy residence on Cortlandt Street, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office. Officers responded to reports of shots fired inside the home and discovered a 5-year-old girl suffering from a gunshot wound. She was taken to the hospital and is currently listed in stable condition, police said. No suspects had been arrested as of Tuesday evening, July 8. Additional details, including what led up to the shooting and the extent of th…
Jackpot Strikes Again At NJ ShopRite Complex With $446K Lottery Win Jackpot Strikes Again At NJ ShopRite Complex With $446K Lottery Win
Jackpot Strikes Again At NJ ShopRite Complex With $446K Lottery Win Lightning might not strike twice, but NJ Lotto luck sure does—especially in Neptune. A Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $446,593 was sold at the grocery store in the ShopRite complex at 2202 Route 66, New Jersey Lottery officials said Wednesday, July 2. The winning draw came on Tuesday, July 1. Despite the storms this week, the player braved the elements, bought a few days’ worth of draws, and matched all five numbers to take home the game’s 34th jackpot of the year, officials said. “I’m very grateful for what I have gotten,” the player said. “I can’t breathe, I have to exhale! I can’t even foc…
Heat Outlook Issued For Passaic County As NJ Braces For Temps In The Triple Digits Heat Outlook Issued For Passaic County As NJ Braces For Temps In The Triple Digits
Heat Outlook Issued For Passaic County As NJ Braces For Temps In The Triple Digits A dangerous heat wave is heading for New Jersey next week, and thousands of residents are still without power, according to utility companies and the National Weather Service. AccuWeather says a "bubble of heat" is expected to drift across the U.S. through the end of this week into next, bringing some of the highest temps of the year.  AccuWeather An Extreme Heat Watch is in effect from Monday morning through Wednesday evening in seven counties, where heat index values could soar to 106 degrees: Mercer Middlesex Somerset Morris Hunterdon Sussex Warren “Heat-related illnesses increa…
Doctor Indicted In Sex Assaults Across 3 NJ Counties, Attorney General Says Doctor Indicted In Sex Assaults Across 3 NJ Counties, Attorney General Says
Doctor Indicted In Sex Assaults Across 3 NJ Counties, Attorney General Says A Middlesex County doctor accused of sexually assaulting patients at urgent care centers in three New Jersey counties has been indicted, authorities said. Gurvindra Johal, 57, of Colonia, was charged with two counts of sexual assault, 11 counts of criminal sexual contact, and two counts of falsifying or tampering with medical records, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Thursday, June 19. The incidents happened in Middlesex, Monmouth, and Essex counties, according to Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice. Investigators say five incidents happened in Middlesex County, three …
‘Gallons Of Gas’: Family Recounts Terror In NJ Arson Attack That Left Mom, Son In ICU ‘Gallons Of Gas’: Family Recounts Terror In NJ Arson Attack That Left Mom, Son In ICU
‘Gallons Of Gas’: Family Recounts Terror In NJ Arson Attack That Left Mom, Son In ICU New and heartbreaking details have emerged about the horrific arson attack that left five family members hospitalized in New Jersey. The blaze broke out around 10:09 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, at a home on Prospect Street in Perth Amboy, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Perth Amboy Police Chief Larry Cattano said. Authorities say Gerardo Rosario-Vasquez, 46, broke into the home carrying gallons of gasoline and intentionally set it ablaze. He has since been charged with attempted murder, aggravated arson, and home invasion. He remains hospitalized at St. Barnabas in Livingston.…
WINNERS! Two NJ Lotto Players Split $816K Jackpot WINNERS! Two NJ Lotto Players Split $816K Jackpot
Winners! Two NJ Lotto Players Split $816K Jackpot It was a sensational Saturday for two lottery players in New Jersey. Tickets sold in Middlesex County and on the Jackpocket app both won the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Saturday, June 14, winning $816,218. Each player will receive $408,109. The Middlesex ticket was sold at ShopRite in Spotswood at 380 Summerhill Rd.  The winning numbers were 22, 35, 37, 40 and 42. The XTRA was 04 and the Bullseye was 35.
NJ Teacher Had Videos Of Student In Classroom, Secret Videos Of Kids At Malls: Complaint NJ Teacher Had Videos Of Student In Classroom, Secret Videos Of Kids At Malls: Complaint
NJ Teacher Had Videos Of Student In Classroom, Secret Videos Of Kids At Malls: Complaint New details have been released in the arrest of a New Jersey Catholic school Spanish teacher and soccer coach. ** WARNING: Many people may find the following information highly disturbing and upsetting. Reader's discretion is advised ** According to a criminal complaint obtained by Daily Voice, 50-year-old Saint Thomas Aquinas High School teacher Axel Palomares had student/teacher sexual fantasies and was found in possession of a video showing a female high school student in school uniform slightly bent over a teacher's desk last October.  Investigators also uncovered numerous photos …
Cops Search School For Cameras After NJ Catholic School Teacher's Arrest Cops Search School For Cameras After NJ Catholic School Teacher's Arrest
Cops Search School For Cameras After NJ Catholic School Teacher's Arrest Authorities have completed a sweep of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School following the arrest of a 50-year-old teacher who they say made child pornography. Axel Palomares, 50, was arrested at his home in Morristown on Tuesday, May 27, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said.  A search for hidden cameras in the Catholic high school in Edison, which involved the New Jersey State Police Electronic Scent Detection (ESD) K-9s, was conducted that day. The sweep included locker rooms and bathrooms, the prosecutor's office said, "and no cameras or other recording equipmen…
Winds Up To 70 MPH, Hail, Lightning Expected In NJ, PA: Here's The Timing Winds Up To 70 MPH, Hail, Lightning Expected In NJ, PA: Here's The Timing
Winds Up To 70 MPH, Hail, Lightning Expected In NJ, PA: Here's The Timing Flash flooding is slamming parts of New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania Friday, May 16, with more severe weather possible on Saturday, forecasters say. At 11:32 a.m., the National Weather Service in Mount Holly issued a Flash Flood Warning after Doppler radar showed rainfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour. Some areas have already recorded an inch of rain. “Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms,” the NWS said. “Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.” The warning is in effect until 3:30 p.m. for the following counties: In New Jersey: Southwestern Mercer, Northwester…
Isolated Tornado Possible, Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For 14 NJ Counties Isolated Tornado Possible, Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For 14 NJ Counties
Isolated Tornado Possible, Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For 14 NJ Counties A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for 14 counties in New Jersey, with storms expected to bring wind gusts up to 60 MPH, the National Weather Service said on Saturday, May 3. The watch remains in effect until 11 p.m. for Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Salem, Somerset, and Warren counties, according to the NWS Storm Prediction Center. Forecasters say the main threat is damaging winds, especially in areas north and west of the I-95 corridor. Showers and isolated thunderstorms will move in later today and co…
BMWs, Benzes, Audis: 11 Charged In NJ Car Theft Ring that Shipped $3.65M In Rides To Africa BMWs, Benzes, Audis: 11 Charged In NJ Car Theft Ring that Shipped $3.65M In Rides To Africa
BMWs, Benzes, Audis: 11 Charged In NJ Car Theft Ring that Shipped $3.65M In Rides To Africa Eleven people have been arrested as part of an international high-end vehicle theft ring that stole millions in cars in New Jersey and shipped them to West Africa, authorities announced on Friday, April 25. Investigators determined 43 New Jersey vehicles, including Land Rovers, Mercedes Benzes and BMWs, valued at $3.65 million were stolen and then stored in two parking garages in The Bronx, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. Click here for a complete list of defendants and charges. The thefts occurred in Morris, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex and Burlington counties, with the cars taken from …
Millions In NJ Breathing Unhealthy Air, New Study Warns: Here's Why Millions In NJ Breathing Unhealthy Air, New Study Warns: Here's Why
Millions In NJ Breathing Unhealthy Air, New Study Warns: Here's Why Nearly half of all people in the United States, including millions across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, are breathing unhealthy levels of air pollution, according to a new study. The American Lung Association released its 2025 edition of the "State of the Air" report on Wednesday, April 23. The study, now in its 26th year, highlights troubling air quality trends in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The report found that 156 million people – about 46% of the U.S. population – are living in counties that earned failing grades f…
Hundreds Of NJ Workers To Be Laid Off From These Major Corporations This Year Hundreds Of NJ Workers To Be Laid Off From These Major Corporations This Year
Hundreds Of NJ Workers To Be Laid Off From These Major Corporations This Year Hundreds of New Jersey workers will be out of a job this year as several major companies slash their workforces, according to state WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) filings. From retail giants to pharmaceutical leaders, the layoffs span multiple sectors and impact communities across the state. Here’s what’s coming: Walmart – Hoboken Effective date: June 13, 2025 Employees impacted: 481 The notice was posted in February. Bristol Myers Squibb – Lawrence Township Effective dates: May 22, June 6, June 20, and Aug. 1, 2025 Employees impacted: 223 Layoffs at the pharmaceu…
EXCLUSIVE: SZA Allegedly Scammed By NJ Woman Wanted For $600K+ PA Hospital Fraud EXCLUSIVE: SZA Allegedly Scammed By NJ Woman Wanted For $600K+ PA Hospital Fraud
Exclusive: SZA Allegedly Scammed By NJ Woman Wanted For $600K+ PA Hospital Fraud A New Jersey woman accused of defrauding Pennsylvania hospitals out of more than $600,000 while raising money for assisted suicide has also been accused of scamming Grammy-winning singer SZA. Taleah McKnight, 30, also known as Abygail Brooks, Chemory Brooks, Taleah Brooks, Leah Osei, and Leah Javon has an active arrest warrant for theft by deception and theft of services, East Hempfield Township Police in Lancaster County announced and Daily Voice previously reported.  McKnight has lived at addresses in Roselle Park and Rahway in Union County as well as Carteret, Middlesex County, New…
EXCLUSIVE: NJ Woman Wanted For $600K PA Hospital Fraud Launches Suicide Fundraiser EXCLUSIVE: NJ Woman Wanted For $600K PA Hospital Fraud Launches Suicide Fundraiser
Exclusive: NJ Woman Wanted For $600K PA Hospital Fraud Launches Suicide Fundraiser A New Jersey woman— with ties to multiple other states — is wanted for allegedly defrauding Pennsylvania hospitals of more than $600,000 by faking a sickle cell diagnosis and has been raising money online for assisted suicide in Switzerland, Pennsylvania State Police announced and GoFundMe confirmed to Daily Voice on Tuesday, March 18. Taleah McKnight, 30, also known as Abygail Brooks, Chemory Brooks, Taleah Brooks, and Leah Osei, has an active arrest warrant for theft by deception and theft of services, East Hempfield Township Police in Lancaster County said on Thursday, March 14. McK…
Justice Served: NJ Man Convicted In 1999 Murder Of Teen Girl Learns Fate, Prosecutor Says Justice Served: NJ Man Convicted In 1999 Murder Of Teen Girl Learns Fate, Prosecutor Says
Justice Served: NJ Man Convicted In 1999 Murder Of Teen Girl Learns Fate, Prosecutor Says It took more than 20 years for someone to land behind bars for the 1999 murder, kidnapping and sexual assault of Nancy Noga, a 17-year-old Sayreville high school senior. Bruce Cymanski, a 52-year-old Barnegat resident, who was convicted of murdering Noga last year, was sentenced to life in prison on Monday, March 17, authorities said. On Thursday, Jan. 7, 1999, Noga was reported missing after she did not return home from work, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Daniel Plumacker of the Sayreville Police Department said. Her body was discovered in a wooded area behind …
Passaic County’s Luckiest? Two Players Win $100K Each In NJ Lottery Drawing Passaic County’s Luckiest? Two Players Win $100K Each In NJ Lottery Drawing
Passaic County’s Luckiest? Two Players Win $100K Each In NJ Lottery Drawing A Middlesex County man is now a millionaire and more than a dozen other Garden State residents are several thousand dollars richer, thanks to New Jersey Lottery’s Million Dollar Replay Grand Prize Drawing. Daniel DeSanto was named the top winner at the Golden Nugget Atlantic City Hotel, Casino and Marina on Friday, March 14, where more than $1.5 million in prizes were awarded in the annual second-chance drawing, officials said. “They called my name and I didn’t know what hit me,” DeSanto said. “I just won a million dollars, and I can't believe it. Maybe I can retire a little earlier.” Thro…
NJ Man Streamed Prepubescent Child Porn, Masturbated In Telehealth Waiting Room: Officials NJ Man Streamed Prepubescent Child Porn, Masturbated In Telehealth Waiting Room: Officials
NJ Man Streamed Prepubescent Child Porn, Masturbated In Telehealth Waiting Room: Officials A 34-year-old New Jersey man is facing charges after authorities say he live-streamed pre-pubescent child porn and masturbated on a virtual telehealth waiting room multiple times. Jason Schain, of Manalapan, live-streamed similar content into the virtual waiting room for the Old Bridge health care provider at least seven times between October 2024 and January 2025, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said. An investigation identified Schain as the culprit, Ciccone said alongside Old Bridge Police Chief Thomas J. Montagna. Schain was arrested at his home on Friday, March 7…
'I Killed My Wife', NJ Man Tells Cops: Prosecutor 'I Killed My Wife', NJ Man Tells Cops: Prosecutor
'I Killed My Wife', NJ Man Tells Cops: Prosecutor A 60-year-old East Brunswick man has been arrested and charged after he admitted to killing his wife on Friday, Feb. 28, authorities said. At 12:14 p.m., Ashraf Tawfik walked into the East Brunswick Police Department and told them he killed his wife, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Frank LoSacco of the East Brunswick Police Department said. Authorities responded to his residence on Yorktown Road and found Marsail Botros, 58, of East Brunswick, dead at the scene, authorities said. Tawfik was arrested without incident and charged with murder in t…
Brazen Dunkin' Bandit Steals $18K From 14 Locations Across New Jersey: Prosecutor Brazen Dunkin' Bandit Steals $18K From 14 Locations Across New Jersey: Prosecutor
Brazen Dunkin' Bandit Steals $18K From 14 Locations Across New Jersey: Prosecutor A Newark man is behind bars after authorities say he went on a multi-county Dunkin’ burglary spree, swiping more than $18,000 in cash and leaving a trail of destruction behind. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 24-year-old Enajaim E. Bowman, who turned himself in on Tuesday, Feb. 25, after detectives tracked him down following weeks of investigation. For nearly two months, Bowman prowled the overnight hours, prying open doors and smashing windows to loot cash registers, safes, and managers’ offices at Dunkin’ Donuts locations across Bergen, Middlesex, Morris, and…
$1M Scratch Off Lottery Ticket Sold At NJ Food Market $1M Scratch Off Lottery Ticket Sold At NJ Food Market
$1M Scratch Off Lottery Ticket Sold At NJ Food Market A lottery player in Middlesex County had the ultimate spectacular playing New Jersey's new scratch off game. An Ultimate Spectacular ticket sold in Perth Amboy won one of nine $1 million top prizes on Tuesday, Feb. 11. This was the first $1 million prize won.  The ticket was sold at Big Pantry Food Market on Amboy Avenue. The player chose to accept an annuity.  An Ultimate Spectacular ticket features five game plays. Players reveal 10 winning numbers and 30 ultimate numbers, with a prize amount below each of the ultimate numbers play symbols.  If any of the ultimate nu…
Paterson Prostitution Ring Courier Surveilled Hotels Across NJ: Police Paterson Prostitution Ring Courier Surveilled Hotels Across NJ: Police
Paterson Prostitution Ring Courier Surveilled Hotels Across NJ: Police A 41-year-old Paterson man was arrested and charged on Thursday, Jan. 30 with working as a courier for a prostitution ring in Secaucus, authorities said. Roland Jiimenenz-Rodriguez was surveilled at various hotels/motels in Secaucus along with others in Bergen and Middlesex Counties, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. Jiimenez-Rodriguez would meet with prostitutes at the hotels/motels to collect money from them and then deposit the illegal gains into a bank in Paterson, Miller said.  Jiimenez-Rodriguez would then electronically disburse the funds, laundering thousands of d…
Here's Who Got The Most Snow In New Jersey: See The Town By Town Totals Here's Who Got The Most Snow In New Jersey: See The Town By Town Totals
Here's Who Got The Most Snow In New Jersey: See The Town By Town Totals New Jersey experienced a wide range of snowfall from a winter storm that swept through the state on Jan. 19, 2025, with Kinnelon in Morris County topping the charts at a whopping 7 inches, according to reports from the National Weather Service (NWS). Adding to the challenges, a Cold Weather Advisory is now in effect for much of the region from 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20 through noon Wednesday, with wind chills expected to drop as low as 7 below zero. Residents are urged to take precautions to avoid hypothermia and frostbite, including wearing proper clothing, keeping pets indoors, and checking o…