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Inmates describe alleged robbery, slaying of Newark barber at Delaney Hall
NEWARK — Three inmates today described how an alleged robbery turned fatal inside a Newark correctional facility, during the second day of the murder trial for man accused of murdering a popular...
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Plainfield man found stabbed to death at home
PLAINFIELD — A 19-year-old Plainfield man was discovered stabbed to death at his home on East Front Street Monday evening, marking the city’s third homicide this year. Jose Feliciano Garcia Toj was...
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Newark police seizes $20K worth of cocaine in traffic stop
NEWARK — Two Newark residents stopped for not wearing seat belts were subsequently arrested for having 520 grams of cocaine in their late-model Mercedes Benz, police said. Thomas Long, 35, and Kwanza...
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EVESHAM — A former cook who put body hair in the sandwich of a police officer has been sentenced to at least 15 days in jail and two years probation, according to a report on CourierPostOnline.com....
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Funeral Mass for slain Lakewood Police Officer Christopher Matlosz expected...
Downtown Lakewood could see heavy traffic until 3 p.m., with some road closures scheduled for this afternoon Watch video LAKEWOOD — The funeral for slain Police Officer Christopher Matlosz in Lakewood...
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Thousands of mourners arrive for funeral of Lakewood Police Officer...
Gov. Chris Christie will be the final speaker at the Mass, scheduled to start today at noon Watch video LAKEWOOD — Some 5,000 police officers, from departments as far away as Canada and the Bahamas,...
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FBI arrests more than 100 suspected mobsters in N.J., New York City
NEW YORK — Federal prosecutors say 127 people are facing charges in one of the largest Mafia crackdowns in FBI history. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said at a news conference today in New York...
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Man accused of fatally shooting Christopher Matlosz is charged in second slaying
LAKEWOOD — The man charged in the fatal shooting of a Lakewood police officer was today accused of killing a Jackson man in October, the Ocean County Prosector's Office said. Jahmell W. Crockam, 19,...
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Funeral Mass for Lakewood Police Officer Christopher Matlosz begins
Some 10,000 police officers, from departments as far away as Canada and the Bahamas, were present at the ceremony Watch video LAKEWOOD — The funeral for Lakewood police officer Christopher Matlosz...
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Lines are formed outside church where funeral Mass of slain officer...
LAKEWOOD — More than two hours before the funeral procession for slain Officer Christopher Matlosz, people lined the sidewalks along Clifton Avenue blocks from the St. Mary's By the Lake Church where...
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FBI arrests more than 100 suspected mobsters in N.J., New York City
NEW YORK — More than 120 organized crime associates face charges including murder, extortion and narcotics trafficking in one of the largest Mafia crackdowns in FBI history, prosecutors announced...
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Lakewood police officer Christopher Matlosz is lauded by bishop for his service
Bishop: 'He died for us...for the people in the community he wanted to protect and serve. His was not an easy life, but he lived it with great strength' Watch video LAKEWOOD — The funeral for Lakewood...
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Vernon mayor pleads not guilty to harassment charge
VERNON — The mayor of Vernon pleaded not guilty to a harassment charge Wednesday night, according to a report on NJHerald.com. Sally Rinker and Craig Benda, who brought the charge, were referred to a...
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Fiancee of police officer Christopher Matlosz gives tearful eulogy at his...
Kelly Walsifer told her fiance the morning he was killed, 'Stay safe, extra safe' Watch video LAKEWOOD — The fiancee of Lakewood police officer Christopher Matlosz gave a tearful eulogy at his funeral...
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Fourteen N.J. residents are among suspected mobsters arrested today in...
Fifteen New Jersey residents, including an alleged member of the Genovese organized crime family and suspected associates, have been charged with racketeering and related offenses, federal authorities...
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Appeals Court rules against Essex County chief investigator in pension case
Ambrose, aware that his pension might be rejected, had his pension checks stopped shortly after he joined the prosecutor's office, but he pursued permission for his benefits with his lawyers Mark...
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Friend of South Brunswick man testifies in case of slaying of business partner
NORTH BRUNSWICK — In the fall of 2008, a South Brunswick man began complaining to his two best friends about his business partner. Raymond Troxell even asked people, including his two best friends, if...
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New Brunswick man pleads not guilty to fatally beating man
NEW BRUNSWICK — A New Brunswick man was being held today in lieu of $1 million bail after being arrested at a Middletown motel and charged with murdering another New Brunswick man. Larry Byrd, 39,...
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Delaney Hall inmate on trial in slaying of Newark barber says he was victim...
NEWARK — Giancarlo Bonilla said he was lighting a homemade cigarette for Derrick West Harris when five fellow inmates attacked, rifling through their pockets before punching and kicking them....
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Man accused of killing Christopher Matlosz is charged with second slaying
LAKEWOOD — Jahmell Crockam, the 19-year-old already accused of killing Lakewood police Officer Christopher Matlosz, was charged today with the shooting death of another man in October. Crockam and...
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