'Old Soul:' Cops ID Driver, 29, Killed In Crash On Passaic County Golf Course 'Old Soul:' Cops ID Driver, 29, Killed In Crash On Passaic County Golf Course
'Old Soul:' Cops ID Driver, 29, Killed In Crash On Passaic County Golf Course Police have identified the 29-year-old driver killed in an early-morning crash Tuesday, Sept. 3. Gregory B. Fales, of North Haledon, was heading west on Parish Drive in a Subaru Impreza when he left the roadway, hit a split rail fence, and overturned into the adjacent Passaic County Golf Course property just before 7:30 a.m., Wayne Police Kt. Skylar Cauceglia said. Fales was found unresponsive and unconscious in the car before he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Wayne Memorial First Aid Squad, Wayne Township Fire Department, and St. Joseph’s Hospital Paramedics responded…
Loaded Gun, High-Capacity Magazine Found On Unlicensed Route 17 Driver, Police Say Loaded Gun, High-Capacity Magazine Found On Unlicensed Route 17 Driver, Police Say
Loaded Gun, High-Capacity Magazine Found On Unlicensed Route 17 Driver, Police Say A motorist from North Carolina was found with a loaded firearm and a high-capacity magazine during a routine motor vehicle stop on Route 17 in Paramus this week, police said. Officer Cesar Hurtado stopped a gray 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe heading north near the Garden State Parkway for a traffic violation around 2:20 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. A registration check revealed that the registered owner had a revoked driving privilege, Guidetti said. Hurtado identified the driver as Shenita J. King, 38, of Rocky Mount, NC, who said the vehicle was not hers…
Haledon Officer Shot While Conducting Drill At Passaic County Shooting Range Haledon Officer Shot While Conducting Drill At Passaic County Shooting Range
Haledon Officer Shot While Conducting Drill At Passaic County Shooting Range A Haledon police officer is recovering after an accidental shooting during a rifle course at the Passaic County shooting range this week, authorities said. The officer was conducting a drill during the week-long course when a round discharged into his leg on Wednesday, Sept. 10 around 12:45 p.m. at the range in Paterson, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes said. The Officer was taken to St. Joseph’s Medical Center for treatment for injuries that were described as non-life threatening.
Officer Will Be In Every Atlantic City School: Should All NJ Districts Have This? (POLL) Officer Will Be In Every Atlantic City School: Should All NJ Districts Have This? (POLL)
Officer Will Be In Every Atlantic City School: Should All NJ Districts Have This? (Poll) Atlantic City has a police officer assigned to each school in its district, officials said. The city's government, police department, and school district agreed to put an officer in each K-8 school and two officers in Atlantic City High School throughout the 2024-25 academic year, the city said in a news release. The new officers were funded through a $3.75 million grant in the COPS Hiring Program. The school resource officers were assigned to their new schools on Tuesday, Sept. 10. "This is something city leaders discussed in the past, but none were able to get the job done until now," sa…
PA Man Accused Of Drugging, Assaulting Women He Met On Sugar Daddy Site, DA Says PA Man Accused Of Drugging, Assaulting Women He Met On Sugar Daddy Site, DA Says
PA Man Accused Of Drugging, Assaulting Women He Met On Sugar Daddy Site, DA Says At least six women are known to have been sexually assaulted after going out with a man they met on an online dating site who ended up drugging them, District Attorney Jennifer Schorn and Bristol Township Police Chief Robert Coulton announced on Wednesday, Sept. 11.  Andrew Gallo, 40, of Copper Beech Lane, Bristol Township, was charged with five counts of rape by causing impairment, six counts of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, four counts of strangulation, two counts of selling or furnishing liquor or malt or brewed beverage to minors, and one count each of s…
Want To Improve Your Golf Game? Try This New App Want To Improve Your Golf Game? Try This New App
Want To Improve Your Golf Game? Try This New App Local golf enthusiasts have a new tool in their arsenal with the launch of the Pinpoint Golf app, a cutting-edge application designed to help golfers of all skill levels improve. The app promises to bring precision and convenience to golfers, from beginners to seasoned pros. Pinpoint Golf (www.pinpoint.golf) offers a comprehensive suite of features aimed at improving your game. The app centers on strokes gained tracking, an advanced method to measure and improve performance. In addition, the app provides detailed GPS mapping of courses, real-time shot tracking, and other performance analytic…
Campfire Accidentally Sparked Huge Wildfire Near Jersey Shore Neighborhood: Investigators Campfire Accidentally Sparked Huge Wildfire Near Jersey Shore Neighborhood: Investigators
Campfire Accidentally Sparked Huge Wildfire Near Jersey Shore Neighborhood: Investigators An illegal and abandoned campfire started a massive wildfire that burned for three days in Ocean County, authorities said. Investigators determined the wildfire was accidentally started by "an unknown person(s) improperly extinguishing a campfire," Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a news release on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The roughly 189-acre wildfire burned near Fishers Pit, a sand and gravel pit in the Bayville section of Berkeley Township. In its final update, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said the wildfire was 100 percent contained a…
'Shocked' Package Thief Arrested After Pursuit In Passaic County, Police Say 'Shocked' Package Thief Arrested After Pursuit In Passaic County, Police Say
'Shocked' Package Thief Arrested After Pursuit In Passaic County, Police Say A 23-year-old man was arrested after police saw him swipe a package from a porch in Passaic County then brought officers on a foot pursuit. A Bloomingdale resident who recently had a different package stolen called police saying they were expecting a new iPhone on Tuesday, Sept. 10, local police said. So, when the package was set to arrive, officers strategically placed themselves around the home and watched. Just as predicted, a man later identified as Edwin Hilario, of the Bronx, crept up to the home and stole the package containing several iPhones just after it was dropped off, police s…
Are You Running A Local Business? The Team At Daily Voice Wants To Help Are You Running A Local Business? The Team At Daily Voice Wants To Help
Are You Running A Local Business? The Team At Daily Voice Wants To Help More than ever, success in business is determined by reach in your community. Daily Voice provides a direct line of communication to your neighbors. Whether you’re a new business or an experienced marketer, we want to work with you. Our products make it easy to reach local customers. Our team of experts can fit any budget. We’re your trusted source for news and information. We also want to be your trusted partner in advertising. Reach out whenever you're ready—we'll be here.
Cast Of 'Happy Gilmore 2' Revealed As Production Begins In North Jersey Cast Of 'Happy Gilmore 2' Revealed As Production Begins In North Jersey
Cast Of 'Happy Gilmore 2' Revealed As Production Begins In North Jersey Get ready for more hijinks with Shooter McGavin. Netflix announced some big names for "Happy Gilmore 2," which is set to film throughout North Jersey.  Christopher McDonald, who played the iconic villain Shooter will be returning, Netflix confirmed in a post on social media on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The streaming outlet also confirmed Julia Bowen, who played Happy's love interest in the 1996 comedy classic, will also be returning. Other new celebrity cast hitting the links include rapper/actor/professional wrestler Bad Bunny, Travis Kelce, Nick Swardson, and Benny Safdie, accor…
Billionaire CEO, NJ High School Dropout Leading SpaceX Mission 'Polaris Dawn' Billionaire CEO, NJ High School Dropout Leading SpaceX Mission 'Polaris Dawn'
Billionaire CEO, NJ High School Dropout Leading SpaceX Mission 'Polaris Dawn' A high school dropout from New Jersey who owns a multi-billion-dollar Pennsylvania tech firm is making history, again. Jared Isaacman, 41, the CEO of Shift4 Payments in Allentown, PA is the mission commander of SpaceX's mission Polaris Dawn, which launched into space on Tuesday morning, Sept. 10. Alongside Isaacman are Retired US Air Force Lt. Col Scott "Kidd" Potee, and two SpaceX specialists, Anna Menon and Sarah Gillis. You can read more about the mission on the SpaceX website here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Po…
Helpless Bystanders Watch NJ Hiker Take Fatal Fall At PA Park, Coroner Says Helpless Bystanders Watch NJ Hiker Take Fatal Fall At PA Park, Coroner Says
Helpless Bystanders Watch NJ Hiker Take Fatal Fall At PA Park, Coroner Says An afternoon hike in a Pennsylvania park ended in tragedy when a New Jersey woman fell to her death as helpless bystanders looked on, authorities told Daily Voice on Tuesday, Sept. 10.  Catherine Elder, 61, of Milford, NJ, was "doing something she loved" when she fell to her death at Ringing Rocks Park in Bridgetown Township, PA, the Bucks County Coroner's office told Daily Voice and her friends wrote on social media.  Today, my heart is heavy as I share the tragic loss of my dear cousin, Catherine Elder, who passed away far too soon at... Posted by Kathy Creveling on Tue…
Scandal Around Man's Damaged Body Was Primary Topic At His NJ Funeral, Lawsuit Says Scandal Around Man's Damaged Body Was Primary Topic At His NJ Funeral, Lawsuit Says
Scandal Around Man's Damaged Body Was Primary Topic At His NJ Funeral, Lawsuit Says A New Jersey family has filed a lawsuit against a funeral home alleging that their loved one's body had been damaged so badly while in their care that they were unable to hold an open casket service. The lawsuit (attached) was filed by the Fornaro family in Bergen County Superior Court on Thursday, Sept. 5. The suit names the Cochran Funeral Home in Hackettstown along with three of its employees; Bergen Funeral Service along with three of its employees; 10 John Does; and 10 ABC entities. The Cochran Funeral Home declined to comment while Bergen Funeral Service did not return to Daily Voice'…
Horses Extricated From Trailer In NJ Turnpike Crash, Firefighters Say Horses Extricated From Trailer In NJ Turnpike Crash, Firefighters Say
Horses Extricated From Trailer In NJ Turnpike Crash, Firefighters Say Several horses were medically treated after the trailers they were being towed in were struck on the New Jersey Turnpike Tuesday, Sept. 10, firefighters said. The Cherry Hill Fire Department said the crash happened in the southbound lanes near milepost 26, and involved a utility van and a truck towing the trailer. "There were no injuries to humans, however the horse trailer had significant damage to the rear door and ramp trapping the horses inside," the fire department said. "To complicate things further, the trailer was disabled and could not be moved off of the highway and one of the hor…
Police ID Pedestrian Killed By Car On Route 23 In West Milford Police ID Pedestrian Killed By Car On Route 23 In West Milford
Police ID Pedestrian Killed By Car On Route 23 In West Milford A 73-year-old man was struck and killed by a car early Tuesday, Sept. 10 in West Milford, authorities said. Mod A. Khader, of Lincoln Park, was trying to cross Route 23 south when he was struck by a vehicle around 6 a.m., Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes West Milford Police Chief James DeVore said. Khader was taken to Chilton Hospital where he died at 8:40 a.m. The vehicle that struck Khader remained at the scene and the investigation remains ongoing. 
LA Fitness Stabbing: Boxcutter-Wielding Suspect From Union County In Custody, Cops Say LA Fitness Stabbing: Boxcutter-Wielding Suspect From Union County In Custody, Cops Say
LA Fitness Stabbing: Boxcutter-Wielding Suspect From Union County In Custody, Cops Say A 22-year-old Scotch Plains resident was arrested and charged on Monday, Sept. 9, with attempted murder after he stabbed another man with a boxcutter at an LA Fitness in Clark on Sunday, authorities said. Officers responded to the LA Fitness at 1255 Raritan Rd. and located the victim, while the perpetrator, Antonio Lampon, fled from the scene before law enforcement arrived, Clark police said in a release. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital where he was treated and released, police said. Lampon was charged with attempted murder, multiple counts of aggravated assault and multiple…
Motorcyclist, 37, Killed In Route 17 Crash In Bergen County Motorcyclist, 37, Killed In Route 17 Crash In Bergen County
Motorcyclist, 37, Killed In Route 17 Crash In Bergen County A 37-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Route 17 in Bergen County on Tuesday, Sept. 10, police said. Police responding to multiple 911 calls of a motorcyclist down on the southbound side of the highway near the Essex Street ramp in Maywood found the operator unresponsive and not breathing just before 10:30 a.m., Maywood Police Detective Sgt. William Phayre said. The motorcyclist had collided with another vehicle, causing it to veer off the roadway into a grass median, Phayre said citing findings of the investigation. The driver of the second vehicle remained on scene. â€¦
Prominent NJ Doctor Catfished Numerous Women For 10 Years, Victim Alleges Prominent NJ Doctor Catfished Numerous Women For 10 Years, Victim Alleges
Prominent NJ Doctor Catfished Numerous Women For 10 Years, Victim Alleges Her name was Ethan Schuman. At least, that's what Anna Akbari says Emily Slutsky called herself when she messaged her on OKCupid in 2011. Akbari, who holds a PhD, details how Slutsky catfished her and multiple other women in her new book, "There Is No Ethan: How Three Women Caught America's Biggest Catfish." When Akbari met "Ethan" on OKCupid, she found him to be brilliant and charming, and they exchanged messages, developing a deep connection, she tells Daily Voice.  But Akbari realized something was up when Ethan kept canceling plans to chat on the phone or via webcam. His exc…
Killer Who Made Pit Stop At Cape May Wawa Gets Life In PA Coworker's Murder Killer Who Made Pit Stop At Cape May Wawa Gets Life In PA Coworker's Murder
Killer Who Made Pit Stop At Cape May Wawa Gets Life In PA Coworker's Murder A man described by authorities as a "violent predator" was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Monday, Sept. 9 for kidnapping, robbing, and killing a Pennsylvania co-worker, authorities announced. Michael Allen Stark, 50, of Royersford, PA was found guilty by a Bucks County jury of first-degree murder, second-degree murder, robbery, kidnapping, theft by unlawful taking, flight to avoid apprehension, and abuse of a corpse, according to District Attorney Jennifer Schorn and court records. Stark's victim was 50-year-old Matthew James Branning of Sellersville, who went missing after l…
Montclair-Based Realtor Killed In South Jersey Crash Montclair-Based Realtor Killed In South Jersey Crash
Montclair-Based Realtor Killed In South Jersey Crash A prominent New Jersey realtor was killed in a crash Thursday, Sept. 5, authorities said. Michael Kravchak, 47, of Egg Harbor City, died in the wreck on Thursday, Sept. 5, the Mansfield Township Police Department said in a news release. Officers responded to the crash on Route 206 North near the intersection with Route 68 at around 11:03 a.m. Investigators said Kravchak's vehicle hit a traffic light pole. He was pronounced dead at the scene. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michael Joseph Kravchak (@notyouraveragerealtorexp) …
Smoke Diminshes As Crews Begin Containing Wildfire Near Jersey Shore Neighborhood (UPDATE) Smoke Diminshes As Crews Begin Containing Wildfire Near Jersey Shore Neighborhood (UPDATE)
Smoke Diminshes As Crews Begin Containing Wildfire Near Jersey Shore Neighborhood (Update) Smoke has diminished as a massive wildfire burned for a second day in Ocean County, officials said. The fire was first spotted at the Cedar Bridge fire tower at 4:44 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said in an update. The roughly 189-acre wildfire was burning near Fishers Pit, a sand and gravel pit in the Bayville section of Berkeley Township. Conditions have improved after "erratic fire behavior" caused problems for the first firefighters at the scene. "Fire crews continue to secure and reinforce containment lines by mopping up hot …
2-Alarm Fire Destroys Ridgewood Home 2-Alarm Fire Destroys Ridgewood Home
2-Alarm Fire Destroys Ridgewood Home A Ridgewood home was deemed uninhabitable by a fire that broke out Tuesday morning, Sept. 10, incident reporter Boyd A. Loving said. Photos from the scene shared by Loving show flames shooting through the roof of the house on the 300 block of Beveridge Road around 8:45 a.m. Photo(s) of the day, 09/10/2024: A single family home located in the 300 block of Beveridge Road, Ridgewood was... Posted by Boyd A. Loving on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Photo(s) of the day, 09/10/2024: A single family home located in the 300 block of Beveridge Road, Ridgewood was... Posted by Boyd A…
Meet Pop Star JoJo In North Jersey Meet Pop Star JoJo In North Jersey
Meet Pop Star JoJo In North Jersey If you want to meet 2000s pop singer JoJo and don't attend her book signing in Bergen County next week, you'll be "Too Little, Too Late." Joanna "JoJo" Levesque, whose iconic song "Leave (Get Out)" was one of the biggest hits of the 2000s is signing copies of her new book "Over the Influence: A Memoir" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by JoJo 🍀 (@iamjojo) In the memoir, JoJo chronicles her career, from signing a record deal at 12 to earning millions of fans with songs…
Motorcyclist Critical In Lincoln Tunnel Crash That Completely Shut Roadways In New Jersey Motorcyclist Critical In Lincoln Tunnel Crash That Completely Shut Roadways In New Jersey
Motorcyclist Critical In Lincoln Tunnel Crash That Completely Shut Roadways In New Jersey A motorcyclist was hospitalized in critical condition following a crash before dawn on Tuesday, Sept. 10 in the Lincoln Tunnel, authorities said. According to Port Authority spokeswoman Lenis Valens, the motorcyclist crashed around 3:50 a.m. in the center tube's two westbound lanes. The operator was hospitalized in critical condition. The center tube reopened at approximately 9:15 a.m. Prior to the center tube reopening, construction in the north tube concluded early to help alleviate traffic and carried traffic along with the south tube. All lanes westbound lanes of the Lincoln Tunnel wer…
SpaceX Launch Dazzles NJ Residents SpaceX Launch Dazzles NJ Residents
SpaceX Launch Dazzles NJ Residents No, it wasn't a UFO. That was a SpaceX rocket you saw early Tuesday, Sept. 10. Falcon 9 launched its Polaris Dawn rocket into space from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center at 5:23 a.m. Daily Voice readers captured footage of the rocket from Hackensack and Westwood, NJ (see Instagram reel below). Others shared videos of the rocket over Pennsylvania, Maryland, NYC, and more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daily Voice NJ (@dailyvoicenewjersey) Dawn jellyfish of Polaris Dawn lights up the skies over the Susquehanna River! pic.twi…
NJ's Chloe Troast Not Invited Back To 'SNL,' She Says NJ's Chloe Troast Not Invited Back To 'SNL,' She Says
NJ's Chloe Troast Not Invited Back To 'SNL,' She Says Chloe Troast's time on "Saturday Night Live" is one and done. The Ho-Ho-Kus native announced on her Instagram she is leaving the show after one season. Troast's departure was initially reported by Deadline. "Unfortunately, I was not asked back to SNL this season," Troast wrote. "I wish I was going back to be with all the amazing friends I made there, it truly felt like home. But it wasn't in the cards. I wanna thank everyone who supported me. I hope I was able to spread joy and laughter, all love. Onwards and upwards." Troast received some support from some famous faces. "Lifelong fan her…
Crews Battle 150-Acre Wildfire Across Ocean County (DEVELOPING) Crews Battle 150-Acre Wildfire Across Ocean County (DEVELOPING)
Crews Battle 150-Acre Wildfire Across Ocean County (Developing) Firefighters were battling a massive wildfire in Ocean County that broke out late Monday, Sept. 9, officials said. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said the fire was burning near Fishers Pit, a sand and gravel pit in the Bayville section of Berkeley Township. The NJFFS first posted on Twitter about the wildfire at 7:30 p.m. Monday. As of Tuesday morning, the fire had been 20 percent contained to 150 acres, after spreading near Northern Boulevard in the Barnegat Pines neighborhood of Berkeley. "When firefighters arrived on scene initial attack efforts were unsuccessful due to erratic…
Gunman, 22, Arrested In Shooting Of Kearny Man In Paterson, Police Say Gunman, 22, Arrested In Shooting Of Kearny Man In Paterson, Police Say
Gunman, 22, Arrested In Shooting Of Kearny Man In Paterson, Police Say Police have arrested the 22-year-old gunman who they say is responsible for a June shooting in Paterson. Rafael A. Cabrera Perea, of Paterson, is believed to have shot the 26-year-old man near Prospect and Ellison streets around 2:40 a.m. on June 17, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In-Charge Isa Abbassi said. While on scene, officers were notified that the victim, a Kearny resident, had been taken to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center for treatment. An investigation identified Cabrera Perea as the gunman, Valdes said. Cabrera…
Arrangements Set, Obituary Posted For Fairfield Officer James 'Jimmy' Ciampi Arrangements Set, Obituary Posted For Fairfield Officer James 'Jimmy' Ciampi
Arrangements Set, Obituary Posted For Fairfield Officer James 'Jimmy' Ciampi Arrangements have been finalized for Fairfield Police Officer James "Jimmy" Ciampi, who died Monday, Sept. 9, following a battle with cancer. He would have turned 32 in October. According to his obituary on the Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home website, visitation will be held Thursday, Sept. 12 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home in Fairfield. The funeral will be at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13 at the funeral home, with a Funeral Mass set for 10 a.m., at the St. Thomas More R.C. Church. Ciampi graduated from West Essex High School before earning his bachelor's from Rutgers University…
$50K Powerball Ticket Sold At North Jersey Convenience Store $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At North Jersey Convenience Store
$50K Powerball Ticket Sold At North Jersey Convenience Store A Powerball ticket good for $50,000 was sold in Warren County. The ticket from the Saturday, Sept. 7 drawing was sold at the In & Out Convenience Store on Baltimore Street in Phillipsburg, lottery officials said. The numbers from Saturday's Powerball drawing were 14, 34, 37, 55, and 63. The Power Ball was 20.
John Gaudreau's Wife Announces Pregnancy With Third Baby At Funeral John Gaudreau's Wife Announces Pregnancy With Third Baby At Funeral
John Gaudreau's Wife Announces Pregnancy With Third Baby At Funeral As if the Gaudreau's story couldn't get any more tragic, Johnny's wife, Meredith, announced she's nine weeks pregnant with their third child — "a total surprise" — at his funeral service on Monday, Sept. 9. During her eulogy live-streamed by the Calgary Flames, Meredith said she and John shared an amazing six months as a family of four. Then announced there was another baby on the way. The audience audibly gasped at the news.  "These will forever be the best six months of my life," she said from the service in Delaware County, PA. "There's specifically one week I'll cherish forever, it…