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Paterson man gets 18 years in prison after strangling woman with MS
PATERSON — A Paterson man convicted of strangling a Clifton woman suffering from multiple sclerosis has been sentenced to 18 years in prison, according to a report by NorthJersey.com. Luis Aguiar, 24,...
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Manville man faces drug charges after police find cocaine, marijuana in home
MANVILLE — A Manville man was charged with drug offenses after authorities raided his residence and found marijuana and $1,000 worth of cocaine, officials said today. Steven Hawthorne, 30, of South...
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Elizabeth man is arrested on theater marquee after fleeing court, prompting...
ELIZABETH — A man who fled Superior Court in Elizabeth on Thursday because he was terrified of being arrested, prompting a half-hour police manhunt that ended atop the marquee of the downtown Ritz...
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Missouri man is charged with leading role in abduction, beating of Newton...
NEWTON — After months spent searching through his cell phone and financial records, authorities have uncovered enough evidence to charge William Barger with masterminding the bizarre abduction of a...
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Daughter of 1994 Woodbridge murder victim confronts convicted killer
Desiree Padilla says to her mother's killer, 'May you live with the guilt of killing my mother for the rest of your miserable life' WOODBRIDGE — She was a round-faced toddler when her mother was raped...
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Five-day manhunt leads authorities to capture ex-husband of slain Denville...
DENVILLE — If, as prosecutors believe, Anthony Novellino left Denville after ex-wife Judy Novellino was found stabbed to death in the family home last Saturday afternoon, he would have had to average...
View ArticlePolice investigate $8K worth of koi fish stolen from Colts Neck garden center
COLTS NECK — About $8,000 worth of koi fish were stolen from a Colts Neck garden center between Thursday night and Friday morning, a report on APP.com said. The theft of fish, some valued at $500...
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Stafford man gets 18 years for shooting girlfriend at home
STAFFORD — A Stafford man was sentenced to 18 years in prison for shooting his girlfriend inside their then-home in 2009, a report on APP.com said. John Carnesi, 61, said in court Friday he never...
View ArticleCriminal cases dismissed by southern Jersey police department amid probe
LOWER TOWNSHIP — Several criminal cases based on arrests by a southern New Jersey police department will be dismissed amid a probe into whether a detective properly documented the use of confidential...
View ArticleMan who admitted shooting Atlantic City cop wants to withdraw guilty plea
ATLANTIC CITY — A man who admitted shooting at an Atlantic City police officer nearly two years ago now wants to withdraw his guilty plea. Gerald Spivey pleaded guilty last month to attempted murder...
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Body of New Brunswick man found in burning car in Newark
NEWARK — A New Brunswick man was found dead in a burning car early this morning after he had been shot multiple times, authorities said. Firefighters rushed to extinguish a blazing 2007 Chevy Impala...
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Man beaten in Orange fight dies after month in coma
ORANGE — A man left in a coma after a fight last month on Central Avenue died Saturday night after he was taken off life support, authorities said. Rutilio Palacios-Castaneda, 36, was hit on the head...
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Cab driver fatally shot in Elizabeth, another person injured
ELIZABETH — A cab driver was shot to death in his vehicle and another person inside was wounded on Saturday night, the Union County Prosecutor's office said today. Mohammad Younus, 58, was shot at...
View ArticleEx-Camden police officer gets probation for harassing women
CAMDEN — A former Camden police officer who served as a driver and confidant to former mayor Gwendolyn Faison has been sentenced to probation for harassing women under the guise of police work. Keith...
View ArticleThree teenagers arrested in beating of Old Bridge man
OLD BRIDGE — Three teenagers have been arrested in connection with an attack on a 49-year-old Old Bridge man and his two sons late Friday, authorities said today. The circumstances of the incident...
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Missing boy found dead in Bernards Township pond after frantic search
Authorities would not identify young victim, but neighbors say the child had been missing for hours BERNARDS — It was a pond with no name. Signs warned against swimming , boating and fishing, but...
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Monmouth Beach luxury home sold for $2.5M to help pay Federal Trade...
MONMOUTH BEACH — Mario Parisi has never been inside the home he purchased today for $2.5 million. But Parisi said he understands the value of real estate so he felt comfortable buying the property at...
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N.J. suitcase killer Melanie McGuire seeks new trial saying juror blogged...
In a case televised live on Court TV, McGuire was convicted of killing and dismembering her husband before dumping his remains in suitcases found in the Chesapeake Bay Patti Sapone/THE...
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Lakewood police probe five homemade explosive bottles thrown from car
LAKEWOOD -- Police in Lakewood are investigating the discovery of five containers filled with explosive materials found after being thrown from a vehicle, according to a report on APP.com Lakewood...
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Brick man dies after falling from hood of car, getting struck by second vehicle
BRICK -- A 19-year-old Brick man was killed after he fell from the hood of a moving vehicle on 23rd Street at the intersection with Herbertsville Road in the township and was struck by a second car,...
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