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Lives Stolen: These Are 7 Names Behind Gilgo Beach Murder Indictment Lives Stolen: These Are 7 Names Behind Gilgo Beach Murder Indictment
Lives Stolen: These Are 7 Names Behind Gilgo Beach Murder Indictment As accused serial killer Rex Heuermann faces his seventh murder charge, the stories of his alleged victims – young women whose lives were tragically and violently cut short – offer a haunting reminder of the human toll behind the Gilgo Beach case. Here’s a closer look at the seven victims named in the indictment: Melissa Barthelemy, 24 Melissa Barthelemy Suffolk County Police Described by family as a talented hair stylist from the Bronx, she dreamed of opening her own salon. She was last seen alive on July 10, 2009, in her basement apartment on Underhill Avenue.  Barthelemy’s…
‘Amazing Soul:’ Cody Rodenbough Of Northampton County Dies, 34 ‘Amazing Soul:’ Cody Rodenbough Of Northampton County Dies, 34
‘Amazing Soul:’ Cody Rodenbough Of Northampton County Dies, 34 Tributes and donations are pouring in for Cody Rodenbough of Northampton County, who died at his home on Tuesday, Jan. 10. He was 34. Born in Easton, Cody went to Easton Area High School. He was described as an overall “lover of life and the life of most parties,” his obituary says. Cody had a passion for eating at his favorite lunch spots — “just no red sauce.” He is survived by his loving parents, Claire/Joe Cerino and Donald Rodenbough; sister, Megan; brothers, Garrick, Colton and Josh; as well as many extended family members and “innumerable friends,” reads his obituary. Meanwhile, …
Member Of Paterson '230 Boys' Admits Selling Heroin-Laced Fentanyl That Killed User Member Of Paterson '230 Boys' Admits Selling Heroin-Laced Fentanyl That Killed User
Member Of Paterson '230 Boys' Admits Selling Heroin-Laced Fentanyl That Killed User A reputed member of a notorious Paterson street gang admitted in federal court in Newark on Wednesday that he sold fentanyl-laced heroin that killed a user. Authorities didn't identify the victim who they said died after ingesting drugs sold by Wyzier Peterson, 25. Peterson was among 17 reputed 230 Boys members charged in a coordinated heroin, fentanyl and cocaine trafficking case assembled in September 2019 by a strike force comprised of agents from the DEA, ATF and state, county and local law enforcement. One of them, Keith Brinkley, shot a Belleville man in Paterson and then fled to Geo…
Search For Clues To Woman Missing Since 2014 Under Way In Chester County Search For Clues To Woman Missing Since 2014 Under Way In Chester County
Search For Clues To Woman Missing Since 2014 Under Way In Chester County Authorities on Wednesday, Sept. 14 were searching a property in Chester County that has a possible connection to the disappearance of a suburban Philly woman, who was last seen more than eight years ago, CBS3 reports. Amanda DeGuio was reported missing by relatives on Aug. 27, 2014, but had not been seen by her family in Upper Darby, since the first week of June 2014, after she returned from a trip to Florida, according to the FBI. The property was confirmed to be in East Nottingham Township (Chester County), about an hour away from Upper Darby. As of Wednesday night, there were no major d…
'I’m A Heroin Addict, Am I Going To Jail For That?' Driver In Fatal Rt. 11/15 Crash Tells Cops 'I’m A Heroin Addict, Am I Going To Jail For That?' Driver In Fatal Rt. 11/15 Crash Tells Cops
'I’m A Heroin Addict, Am I Going To Jail For That?' Driver In Fatal Rt. 11/15 Crash Tells Cops "I'm a heroin addict, am I going to jail for that?"  That's what police say 33-year-old Krystin Nycole Marchese told  them moments after causing a deadly Route 11/15 wreck in Enola while on her way to buy fentanyl Tuesday, according to the affidavit. Marchese, 33 of Lemoyne ,was driving the Ford F250 that slammed into Lee Potteiger, 58, causing injuries that resulted in his death. When police arrived on the scene of the crash, Marchese was in the passenger seat of the Ford looking, “disoriented and lethargic” with injuries to her face and arms, according to police. Several …
UPDATE: Missing Union County Man Found Dead In Newark, Family Says UPDATE: Missing Union County Man Found Dead In Newark, Family Says
Update: Missing Union County Man Found Dead In Newark, Family Says The family of a Union County man says he was found dead in Newark, days after being reported as missing.  David Church of Winfield had last been seen June 29 at noon, his brother Jason Church said on Facebook. David, 48, passed away, Jason said days later. According to his obituary, David lost his battle with heroin addiction. Click here for David Church's full obituary.
Butler Ex-Con Who Attempted 'Suicide By Cop' Gets 12 Years For Pointing Loaded Rifle At Officer Butler Ex-Con Who Attempted 'Suicide By Cop' Gets 12 Years For Pointing Loaded Rifle At Officer
Butler Ex-Con Who Attempted 'Suicide By Cop' Gets 12 Years For Pointing Loaded Rifle At Officer A 25-year-old ex-con from Butler who told a judge that he pointed a loaded rifle at police hoping that they would shoot him was sentenced to 12 years in state prison. Dylan Howard will have to serve at least six years behind bars before he will be eligible for parole in exchange for guilty pleas to several charges. ** ALSO SEE: Butler Sergeant Involved In Attempted 'Suicide By Cop' Promoted Same Day Gunman Is Sentenced **  Howard, also known as Dylan Hannah, told a judge in Morristown that he hoped police would shoot and kill him when he pointed the weapon at Butler Pol…
What's Drug Addiction Got To Do With North Jersey Car Dealer's Tax Scam? Nothing, Judge Says What's Drug Addiction Got To Do With North Jersey Car Dealer's Tax Scam? Nothing, Judge Says
What's Drug Addiction Got To Do With North Jersey Car Dealer's Tax Scam? Nothing, Judge Says What did a Bergen County car dealer's $1.2 million scam have to do with his heroin addiction? Nothing, a judge ruled. Samyon Gilstein of Edgewater maintained the money he and his wife Alexandra stole through their former business -- Sunrise Motors on Route 46 -- was used to support his heroin addiction that his attorney said cost him approximately $2,100 a week, NorthJersey.com reports. Judge Gary Wilcox, however, declined the 33-year-old admittance into Bergen County's Drug Court program Tuesday, ruling he found no connection between his drug habit and last year's massive sales tax theft, …
Police Tandem Avoids Route 17 Tragedy In Low-Speed Heroin User Chase Police Tandem Avoids Route 17 Tragedy In Low-Speed Heroin User Chase
Police Tandem Avoids Route 17 Tragedy In Low-Speed Heroin User Chase Police from several Northwest Bergen towns thwarted a potentially dangerous incident Wednesday when they closed off a stretch of northbound Route 17 to stop a heroin-addled driver from Rockland whose car bounced off the center divider several times, authorities said. Upper Saddle River Police Officer Kevin McWilliams, responding to another motorist's call, got behind the car around 12:30 p.m., Detective Lt. Edward Kane said. "He kept hitting the center median at about 30 miles an hour," he said. "So the officer activated his lights and siren to try and stop him." The 25-year-old Orangeburg…
Bergen Prosecutor: 'Helping Hand' Continues To Reach Opioid Addicts Bergen Prosecutor: 'Helping Hand' Continues To Reach Opioid Addicts
Bergen Prosecutor: 'Helping Hand' Continues To Reach Opioid Addicts HACKENSACK, N.J. – More than three dozen heroin users arrested in Bergen County over a four-day period got more than summonses to appear in court: They were each also offered the opportunity to connect with a recovering addict who could one day help save his or her life. Of the 37 users given the chance, 19 of those charged with heroin agreed to work with a “recovery specialist” -- – a recovering addict who has remained clean and knows how to help them find treatment, Acting Bergen County Prosecutor Dennis Calo said. A dozen of them completed 5-day detox and had long-term treatment options …