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Cecilia Levine

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Fiance Charged With Murder Hours After Elizabeth Nightclub Proposal (Update) What began as a celebration of love turned into a tragedy no one could have imagined this week in Elizabeth. News broke on Wednesday, Jan. 1 that Naket "Naky" Trinidad was killed just one day after her boyfriend, Jose Melo, proposed to her at a local nightclub. Vdj Melo Facebook As of press time, officials had yet to release a statement. However, court records show that Melo, aka DJ Melo, had been charged on a warrant with murder out of Elizabeth, with an incident date of Dec. 30, 2024. In 2009, Melo was charged with kidnapping, simple assault, and aggravated sexual assault-…

by Cecilia Levine

01/01/2025

Police & Fire

Charges Filed In Allentown Shooting Prompting Town-Wide Shelter In Place A 52-year-old New Jersey man has been charged in connection with a shooting that left a woman injured prompting a town-wide shelter-in-place on Tuesday, Dec. 31,2024, authorities said. Daniel Williams, of Allentown, is facing charges of first-degree attempted murder, second-degree endangering the welfare of a child, and multiple weapons offenses, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said. The endangering charge stems from a child being present in the home at the time of the shooting, authorities said. The incident occurred at approximately 12:51 p.m., bringing officers from t…

by Chris Spiker & Cecilia Levine

01/01/2025

News

First Babies Of 2025 Arrive At Yale New Haven, Bridgeport Hospitals The new year brought precious new arrivals to hospitals across Connecticut, with Yale New Haven Hospital and Bridgeport Hospital welcoming their first babies of 2025. At Yale New Haven Hospital, Rebecca Robles was born at 12:53 a.m., weighing six pounds, six ounces. Proud parents Irmaris and Dibamny Robles of New Haven celebrated the arrival of their fourth daughter. “The family is doing great and getting some well-deserved rest,” hospital officials said. Meanwhile, over at Bridgeport Hospital, the first baby of the year arrived just a couple of hours later. Phoniex Marrero was born at 2:3…

by Cecilia Levine

01/01/2025

Weather

Tornado? 'Freight-Train-Like Noise' Prompts Investigation In Clayton Severe weather swept through a South Jersey town on New Year’s Day, leaving behind downed trees, damaged fences, and deck destruction late Tuesday, Dec. 31. Multiple 9-1-1 callers described hearing a “freight train-like noise” as high winds caused brief power outages and property damage in Clayton near Fries Mill Road, according to Gloucester County Emergency Management. While no injuries have been reported, residents were left shaken by the unexpected storm activity. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has been contacted to determine whether the damage was caused by a tornado…

by Cecilia Levine

01/01/2025

Police & Fire

Serious New Year's Crash On Route 1: Victim Extricated, HazMat Called To Scene In Woodbridge New Year's Day began with a harrowing scene on Route 1 in Woodbridge as emergency crews raced to respond to a serious two-car crash, police said. The collision happened around 4:40 a.m. at the intersection of Route 1 and Woodbridge Center Drive, prompting a multi-agency response that included police, first aid, fire, and hazmat teams, according to Woodbridge Police Lt. Brian Murphy. One driver was trapped inside their vehicle and had to be extricated by firefighters, Murphy said. Meanwhile, hazmat crews worked to clean up vehicle fluids that spilled during the crash. While the extent of th…

by Cecilia Levine

01/01/2025

Police & Fire

Firefighters Battle Piscataway Blaze Into Early Hours Of New Year's Day Firefighters worked tirelessly into the early hours of New Year’s Day to combat a blaze that broke out in Central Jersey. Piscataway Fire District #3 units arrived at the scene on West 4th Street just after midnight to find a working fire and immediately struck a box alarm, according to the River Road Fire Company. As the fire escalated, a second alarm was issued, prompting River Road Fire Company Truck 2 to respond. The River Road truck crew was tasked with fire suppression and overhaul operations on the second floor of the house. Firefighters located and extinguished multiple hot spots us…

by Cecilia Levine

01/01/2025

News

Someone's Starting 2025 $1 Million Richer! Mega Millions Ticket Sold In NJ Who needs fireworks when you’re holding a million-dollar ticket? A lucky New Jersey lottery player is kicking off the new year in style after hitting the $1 million second-tier prize in the Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 Mega Millions New Year’s Eve drawing. Two other second-tier prizewinning tickets were sold in Minnesota and Florida. The ticket matched five of the winning numbers but missed the Mega Ball, just one step away from the jackpot. The winning numbers? 13, 22, 27, 29, and 35. The Mega Ball drawn was 1, with a Megaplier of 2X. Lottery officials have not yet revealed where the ticket wa…

by Cecilia Levine

01/01/2025

Police & Fire

1 Dead, Another Seriously Injured In Passaic New Year's Eve Fire A tragic New Year’s Eve fire claimed the life of a 50-year-old woman and left another individual injured in Passaic, authorities said. The fire broke out at approximately 10:42 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at an apartment building located at 361 Madison Street, according to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes, Passaic Police Chief Luis A. Guzman, and Passaic Fire Chief Patrick Trentacost. The Passaic Fire Department extinguished the blaze, which investigators determined originated in a first-floor apartment. While battling the fire, crews discovered the body of a woman inside the…

by Cecilia Levine

01/01/2025

Police & Fire

Brass Knuckles, Crack Cocaine: Fair Lawn Police Make Holiday DWI Arrests Fair Lawn Police reported several arrests for driving while intoxicated (DWI) during December 2024, highlighting their commitment to roadway safety over the holiday season. According to the blotter released on Jan. 1, 2025, the following DWI incidents were reported in December: On Dec. 6, at 8:18 p.m., Officer Matthew Heron responded to a motor vehicle crash near Saddle River Road and Wyckoff Terrace. The driver, Kendrick I. Martinez-Pollard, 28, of Paramus, failed a roadside sobriety test and was found in possession of a controlled dangerous substance. He was charged with DWI, possession o…

by Cecilia Levine

01/01/2025

Police & Fire

'Mother Teresa Of The Class:' Hackensack Principal Lillian Whitaker Dies Hackensack's schools are mourning the loss of Ms. Lillian Kelly Whitaker, an educational leader who dedicated nearly five decades of her life to inspiring and nurturing the children of Hackensack. Whitaker passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 31, leaving behind a legacy of passion, service, and excellence, the Hackensack Education Association announced New Year's Day. Whitaker most recently served as principal of Nellie K. Parker Elementary School. However, sources tell Daily Voice she was out sick for most of the school year. “Ms. Whitaker's love of education was instilled in her when…

by Cecilia Levine

01/01/2025

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