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Popular Central Jersey Pizza Shop Shuttered By Fire Popular Central Jersey Pizza Shop Shuttered By Fire
Popular Central Jersey Pizza Shop Shuttered By Fire A popular pizza shop in Middlesex County was heavily damaged by fire, authorities said. Jerusalem Pizza at 230 Raritan Ave. in Highland Park has been closed down due to the blaze. At approximately 11:14 pm on Tuesday, Feb. 6, the Highland Park Police Department received a 911 call about a fire. Officers arrived at the scene and found heavy smoke and a working structure fire. Officers were able to successfully evacuate all residents from the location, although one was hospitalized for smoke inhalation, police said. Among those called to the scene were the Middlesex County Office of the Fir…
Maryland Couple Killed In NJ Crash Maryland Couple Killed In NJ Crash
Maryland Couple Killed In NJ Crash An elderly pair from Maryland was killed in a crash Tuesday evening, June 13 in Highland Park, authorities said. A Mercedes driven by Abeer Viriani, 34, of Iselin, struck a Subaru occupied by Peter Palmer, 75, of Easton, MD, and Carol Paul, 77, of Easton, MD, around 5:30 p.m. at Route 27 and North 10 Street, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said. Both Palmer and Paul were pronounced dead at the scene. Viriani also struck a Hyundai Elantra, the driver of which sustained minor injuries. Viriani sustained serious injuries and was taken, along with the driver of the Elantra, t…
Pair Killed In Central Jersey Crash, Driver Charged: Prosecutor Pair Killed In Central Jersey Crash, Driver Charged: Prosecutor
Pair Killed In Central Jersey Crash, Driver Charged: Prosecutor An elderly pair from Maryland was killed in a crash Tuesday evening, June 13 in Highland Park, authorities said. A Mercedes driven by Abeer Viriani, 34, of Iselin, struck a Subaru occupied by Peter Palmer, 75, of Easton, MD, and Carol Paul, 77, of Easton, MD, around 5:30 p.m. at Route 27 and North 10 Street, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said. Both Palmer and Paul were pronounced dead at the scene. Viriani also struck a Hyundai Elantra, the driver of which sustained minor injuries. Viriani sustained serious injuries and was taken, along with the driver of the Elantra, t…
Second Suspect Charged In Central Jersey Shooting: Prosecutor Second Suspect Charged In Central Jersey Shooting: Prosecutor
Second Suspect Charged In Central Jersey Shooting: Prosecutor A 26-year-old Middlesex County man has been charged in connection with an October 2022 shooting, authorities said. Gary Manley of Edison was charged while incarcerated with first-degree attempted murder,  first-degree conspiracy to commit murder, and weapons offenses, they said. Another suspect was previously charged in the non-fatal shooting, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Highland Park Police Chief Richard Abrams. On Oct. 28, 2022, at approximately 7:45 p.m., police responded to South Eleventh Avenue for a shooting, they said. …
Man Wanted In Physical Attack Of Woman Walking In Middlesex County Man Wanted In Physical Attack Of Woman Walking In Middlesex County
Man Wanted In Physical Attack Of Woman Walking In Middlesex County Police are on the hunt for a man wanted on aggravated assault charges for physically attacking a woman walking in Middlesex County on Sunday, June 5, authorities said. An unidentified man approached the woman as she was walking along Raritan Avenue in Highland Park around 4 a.m., Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Park Police Chief Richard Abrams said. He was also in New Brunswick on the same evening, investigators said. The suspect is described as a Hispanic man between the ages of 20 and 21, standing 5'5" tall. He has a small build, short dark hair, and …
Police Search For 'Dangerous' Central Jersey Shooting Suspect Police Search For 'Dangerous' Central Jersey Shooting Suspect
Police Search For 'Dangerous' Central Jersey Shooting Suspect Police seek the public's help locating a fugitive in a shooting in Middlesex County. The suspect fled police during an arrest early Wednesday, Feb. 23 near Magnolia Street and South 2nd Avenue, Highland Park police said.  Wanted is Jakil Bryant of Highland Park. Bryant was described as a black male, approximately 5-foot 8-inches tall and weighing 160 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black jacket/sweatshirt. An investigation revealed that Bryant allegedly fired a handgun at a family member with children present while inside an apartment in the Borough of Highland Park on Feb. 15 at a…
Body Of 37-Year-Old Man Found Floating In Raritan River Body Of 37-Year-Old Man Found Floating In Raritan River
Body Of 37-Year-Old Man Found Floating In Raritan River The body of a 37-year-old man was found floating in the Raritan River Sunday. Crews responded to the Donaldson Park boat ramp around 4:15 p.m., and found the body of Highland Park's Michael Davis, Jr., Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Highland Park Police Chief Richard Abrams said. Davis was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of death remains undetermined pending the completion of an autopsy by the Middlesex County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office. The investigation is active and is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Guy Palumbo of th…
North Carolina Man Arrested In Central Jersey Assault North Carolina Man Arrested In Central Jersey Assault
North Carolina Man Arrested In Central Jersey Assault A former Middlesex County resident now living in North Carolina has been arrested for assaulting a woman last year, authorities said. Halirou Abdoulaye, 33, formerly of Highland Park, was charged with criminal restraint and disorderly persons simple assault, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Highland Park Police Chief Richard Abrams.  At 9:10 p.m. on Aug. 24, 2020, police responded to South Second Avenue and Hill Street on a report of an assault.  An investigation by Detective Sean McGraw of the Highland Park Police De…
Authorities: 2 More Charged In Massive NJ Money Laundering Scheme, 50 Victims Identified Authorities: 2 More Charged In Massive NJ Money Laundering Scheme, 50 Victims Identified
Authorities: 2 More Charged In Massive NJ Money Laundering Scheme, 50 Victims Identified A brand new BMW, jewelry, handgun, ammunition and luxury items purchased using stolen funds were seized from two individuals -- the latest to be charged in a massive money laundering scheme, authorities in Middlesex County said Thursday. Shemar Rogers, 22, Tariah Darby, 22, both of New Brunswick, stole more than $250,000 from more than 50 victims in a massive money laundering scheme, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said. The two were arrested on March 30, 2021, and charged following a six-week investigation involving multiple agencies. A court ordered search of the their h…
Authorities: Middlesex County Man, 63, Lured Pre-Teenagers, Solicited Sex Authorities: Middlesex County Man, 63, Lured Pre-Teenagers, Solicited Sex
Authorities: Middlesex County Man, 63, Lured Pre-Teenagers, Solicited Sex A 63-year-old man from Highland Park was arrested after attempting to lure two pre-teen girls and asking them to have sex, authorities said. Genaro Gutierrez was charged on Thursday with two counts -- one for each juvenile -- of promoting prostitution, luring and endangering the welfare of a child, Middlesex County Acting Prosecutor Christopher L.C. Kuberiet and Highland Park Police Chief Rick Abrams said in a statement. Gutierrez is accused of approaching two girls, ages 11 and 12, and propositioning both of them, according to the statement. The incident occurred about …