Maurice Shelmon, known to many listeners as “Ant Jefe” from the popular hip-hop podcast “No Jumper,” has been taken into custody in Los Angeles on suspicion of felony murder. Authorities confirmed that he is currently being held on a $1 million bond as the investigation continues. According to information released by law enforcement officials, the…
A late-night industrial accident in Newark turned deadly Friday after a worker became trapped in heavy machinery at a business on Hudson Street, according to local authorities. Emergency crews from Newark police and fire departments responded to the business around 11:20 p.m. after receiving reports that a man had been caught inside a machine while…
The family of a 19-year-old Sussex County woman who died following a crash involving a Franklin Borough police vehicle has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the officer involved and the borough where he serves. The lawsuit was filed in Superior Court in Sussex County on May 15 and centers around the death of Deanna…
A shooting incident in Penns Grove, Salem County, has led to serious criminal charges as law enforcement continues to investigate the case involving a 49-year-old man who suffered a gunshot wound to the chest. According to information shared by Penns Grove Police, New Jersey State Police alerted local authorities on Thursday afternoon after the injured…
Two Bergen County communities are mourning the heartbreaking loss of a teenage student whose death earlier this week has left residents searching for answers and renewed conversations about bullying, student safety, and mental health support in schools. The student, a resident of Little Ferry and a sophomore at Ridgefield Park Junior-Senior High School, died after…
A New Jersey man has been arrested after investigators say he pretended to be a police officer during a late-night traffic stop on Interstate 80 and allegedly handcuffed a woman after following her from a bar earlier this month. According to New Jersey State Police and court records, the incident happened around 2:45 a.m. on…
In recent years, a job once seen as safe, simple, and community-focused has turned into one of the most dangerous roles in local government. School crossing guards, often retirees working part-time to help children safely reach school, are facing increasing risks on busy roads across New Jersey. Over the last three years alone, at least…
A 64-year-old man from Teaneck is facing several criminal charges after authorities in Bergen County said he was arrested during an investigation involving the alleged abuse and assault of a child. According to prosecutors, Miguel Mejia was taken into custody Tuesday after investigators with the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and the Teaneck…
A Brazilian national detained by U.S. immigration authorities has raised serious concerns about his health and living conditions after spending more than 100 days in what he describes as isolation inside a New Jersey detention facility. The case has drawn attention from legal representatives, advocacy groups, and some members of Congress who recently visited the…
A private technical institute in Bergen County, New Jersey, faced a brief security scare after a security guard accidentally left his firearm unattended in a restroom, leading to a campus lockdown and a police investigation that ended with a student being charged, authorities said. According to Paramus police, the incident happened Wednesday morning at Lincoln…
