A 25-year-old resident of Hudson County, New Jersey, was arrested and charged for allegedly sexually assaulting a youngster he met on social media. As prosecutors charge the suspect, the case has highlighted the hazards young people confront when connecting with strangers online. The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office arrested Richard Moran of Weehawken on Wednesday after…
A regular outdoor video in a New Jersey forest has gained attention when the cameraman suspected it may provide clues to a mystery disappearance. The 2024 video was shot by a YouTuber who often posts outdoor and vacation videos. He rode his bike into Brendan T. Byrne State Forest that morning, taking photos. His objective…
A person reportedly found a human skull on a leisurely walk through a forested region in southern New Jersey this week, prompting a Cape May County police investigation. The discovery was uncovered Tuesday in Whitesboro, Middle Township, investigators said. The finder quickly notified local authorities after suspecting human remains. Police responded shortly to the report…
A 17-year-old was arrested after a fight among teens broke out outside a high school basketball playoff game in New Jersey on Tuesday evening, according to local authorities. While a packed state playoff game was ending, the incident occurred outside Piscataway High School’s gym. Police said the disturbance started about 7 p.m. Fans packed the…
An Old Bridge woman is charged with major crimes for promoting dental services on WhatsApp and performing a root canal without a license. Police have charged Ana C. Amato, 49, with unlawful dentistry, aggravated violence, and financial facilitation of criminal behavior. The case raises worries about private chat platforms promoting unlicensed medical services. A man…
Authorities say one teenager was killed and another faces significant charges in a Lakewood, New Jersey, shooting. It happened Sunday night around 8:15 p.m. on Pearl Street in Lakewood. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office said a kid shot another in the back. A local hospital treated the sufferer after emergency personnel arrived. Authorities say the…
After learning their loved one was no longer in immigration detention, a New Jersey family was horrified and perplexed to find him ill and shackled to a bed in federal custody. In January, Carmen Morales visited her husband, Waldir Chirinos, at Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark. His arrest occurred a month ago, according…
The criminal case involving NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew involves a blood vial dispute. Defense counsel for the collision driver say freshly analyzed blood test findings could change the case. Prosecutors say Sean M. Higgins hit the Gaudreau brothers on a rural road in 2024 in Salem County. Johnny Gaudreau, 31, and…
The New Jersey Supreme Court overturned a Cumberland County man’s drug convictions, stating that trial errors violated his constitutional right to a fair hearing. The verdict is overturned and a fresh trial ordered. Gerald W. Butler of Millville was convicted of conspiracy, narcotics delivery, and possession. A 2016 Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office Organized Crime Bureau…
Authorities say a parking lot disagreement between two drivers at a Wawa convenience store in Newark, Delaware, evolved into a criminal case. Wawa on East Chestnut Hill Road in Newark was the scene about 12:30 p.m. Thursday. A parking lot attack was reported to Delaware State Police, who responded. Aldo Funari II, 52, of Carneys…
