N.J. man accused of sending threatening e-mails to 5 Latino civil rights...
BRICK — A Brick man who threatened to kill employees of Latino civil rights organizations in e-mail messages was sentenced today to four years in prison and fined $10,000. Vincent Johnson, 61, plead...
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Person is in custody in connection with fatal Riverdale stabbing
RIVERDALE — A person has been taken into custody in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man at a house in Riverdale, according to the Morris County Prosecutor's Office. The victim died at Chilton...
View ArticleN.J. deputy attorney general is fired after being charged with tax evasion
Richard Schleifer, 58, was one of nine people arrested on income tax evasion charges in a statewide sting called 'Operation AccountAbility' TRENTON — A New Jersey deputy attorney general was fired...
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Woodbridge volunteer firefighter is charged with arson
WOODBRIDGE — A Woodbridge volunteer firefighter has been charged with trying to light a man's pickup truck on fire, according to a report on MyCentralJersey.com. Joseph Batista, 48, of Perth Amboy was...
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Robbers take thousands from Roselle convenience store
ROSELLE — A convenience store clerk was bound at the wrist and ankles and her head was covered with a bag by robbers who stole thousands of dollars from the shop Monday morning, authorities said...
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Jury begins deliberation in trial for Bloomfield doctor accused of sexually...
BLOOMFIELD — A jury has begun deliberating in the trial of a longtime physician charged with sexually assaulting his 27-year-old female patient four years ago during several routine medical visits she...
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Reward offered for information leading to arrest of Franklin Twp. credit...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP (Somerset County) — A reward of up to $5,000 has been offered for information that helps capture the man responsible for Monday's Financial Resources Federal Credit Union robbery,...
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N.J. attorney general asks Obama administration if medical marijuana program...
Paula Dow wants clarification on whether those licensed to grow or sell pot and state workers who will administer the program could face arrest Chris Hondros/Getty ImagesA jar of marijuana is seen on...
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N.Y. man is sentenced to 14 years in prison for running over wife with car at...
MAHWAH — A New York man who pleaded guilty to stabbing his ex-wife and running her over with his car in a Mahwah hotel parking lot has been sentenced to 14 years in prison. Forty-two-year-old Allan...
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Jury deliberation continues in trial for Bloomfield doctor accused of...
BLOOMFIELD — Jurors will begin a second day of deliberations this morning in the trial of a Bloomfield physician charged with sexually assaulting his 27-year-old female patient during several visits...
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Two men charged in 1978 slayings of five Newark teens return to court
NEWARK — Two men charged with the murder of five Newark teens more than 30 years ago are scheduled in court today as a trial looms for one of them. Prosecutors say Philander Hampton and Lee Evans...
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Rutgers ends 30-year tradition of Rutgersfest concert in response to growing...
NEW BRUNSWICK — After 30 years, Rutgers University is killing Rutgersfest. Rutgers President Richard McCormick sent a campus-wide e-mail Tuesday announcing he is permanently canceling the annual...
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Nutley woman is stabbed in face with pen on a New York City subway after she...
NEW YORK — A Nutley woman was stabbed in the face with a pen on a New York City subway after she tried to stop a man from lighting a cigarette. The assault occurred on a crowded No. 3 train near the...
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Status hearings are delayed in trials for two men charged in 1978 killing of...
NEWARK — Court proceedings have been delayed for both suspects charged in the murder of five Newark teens more than 30 years ago. Philander Hampton and Lee Evans had status conferences scheduled in...
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Burlington City man is accused of inappropriately touching 16-year-old girl
BURLINGTON CITY — A Burlington City man has been accused of making criminal sexual contact with a 16-year-old girl in a public place Monday evening, according to a report on PhillyBurbs.com. Paul...
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Charges dismissed against Newark woman accused of arson, attempted murder in...
NEWARK — Charges of arson and attempted murder have been dismissed against a Newark woman who has been found incompetent to stand trial in setting a fire in her apartment that destroyed a six-floor...
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Hillside man brutally beaten, robbed outside of his home
HILLSIDE — A 42-year-old township man was "brutally beaten" in a robbery outside his home on Tuesday, authorities said today. The victim was outside his home on Franklin Street when four males, all of...
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Wildwood mayor pleads not guilty to official misconduct charge
WILDWOOD — The mayor of a South Jersey resort city has pleaded not guilty to an official misconduct charge. Wildwood Mayor Gary DeMarzo made a brief court appearance today. The Press of Atlantic City...
View ArticleAuthorities arrest 10 suspected gang members in Irvington crack cocaine network
IRVINGTON — They called each other "Birdie," "Grim" and "Butter," and talked about pricing, quality and customer satisfaction. They are now out of business, and facing 10 years to life in prison for...
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Long Branch man paid to torch car with body in trunk provides details on...
LONG BRANCH — A Long Branch man admitted today to being paid to torch a car with a body in the trunk, but told a Superior Court judge he never did the job. In a court hearing shedding more light on...
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