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NJ Diver Killed Walking Dog At Eagle Rock Reservation, Company Says
Support is surging for a 51-year-old man who loved ones say was killed while he was walking his dog in Eagle Rock Reservation.
Tim Hughes was struck on the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 10, according to Gotham Divers, the company he founded. He died after undergoing two surgeries following the crash, Gotham Divers said. The driver did not remain on the scene, Gotham Divers said.
We are devastated to announce the passing of our co-founder and owner, Tim Hughes. On Wednesday afternoon, Tim was... Posted by Gotham Divers on Friday, January 12, 2024
The Essex County Prosecutor's Office said…
Gotcha! Boy, 15, Robbed Of Bicycle At Knifepoint Outside Walmart, Garfield PD Stings Suspect
Garfield police pulled a clever sting to capture a Dominican national who they said pulled a knife on a 15-year-old boy and robbed him of a bicycle that the youngster had arranged to sell him through Facebook.
Cristopher Rosario, 18, of Bloomfield, met the boy in the parking lot of the Walmart on Passaic Street, then threatened him with a silver knife before fleeing on the bicycle towards Passaic shortly after 8:30 p.m. last Thursday, June 1, Capt. Mario Pozo said.
The youngster had gone there after Rosario agreed on Facebook Marketplace to buy the bike for $850, the captain said.
Garfield…
Essex County Woman Finishes Third On 'Jeopardy'!
Final Jeopardy ended up being Joyce Sun's downfall.
The Bloomfield lawyer finished in third place on "Jeopardy!" in an episode that aired on Wednesday, May 24. Sun entered Final Jeopardy with a slight lead, $10,800 to $10,400 over the second place contestant, but was tripped up on this:
When the opera “Lohengrin” premiered in 1850, this man, a future in-law of the composer, was the conductor.
The answer: Who is Franz Liszt?
Sun guessed Rachmaninoff, which cost her $10,500. The other two contestants also got Final Jeopardy wrong, but were more conservative with their wagers.
Whiffing…
NJ Triathlete Struck By Car Sees Community Support
Mary Truer was out riding her bicycle when she was hit by a car. Now people in Essex County are coming together to assist her and her family.
Truer, a triathlete, will need surgery, said her friend Jonathan Tabuzo, a Bloomfield native, who organized a GoFundMe fundraiser. The money will help Truer and her family during this ordeal, Tabuzo said.
As of Monday, May 15, more than $5,700 has been raised.
To donate, click here.
Ex-Con Caught With Loaded Gun, Large Mag, Pot For Sale At Gwb-area Hotel: Police
An ex-con was caught with a loaded gun, a large-capacity ammunition magazine and a considerable amount of pot for sale at a hotel near the George Washington Bridge, authorities said.
Jairo Padin, 42, of Bloomfield was also carrying nearly $3,000 in suspected drug profits when he was taken into custody at the Best Western on westbound Route 4, Fort Lee Police Capt. Edward Young said.
Padin, who's unemployed, was charged with various drug and weapons offenses -- including being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm -- as well as money laundering and possession of drug paraphernalia for…
