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Drunk Driver With Prior DUIs Charged In Deadly Route 22 Hit-Run: Prosecutor
A 35-year-old drunk driver with a history of DUIs and careless driving offenses ran a red light on Route 22 in Mountainside, struck and killed a 65-year-old bicyclist, then continued driving for three miles before police found him, authorities and court records show. Fabian Parra, of North Plainfield, was charged Monday, Aug. 10, with second-degree vehicular homicide and second-degree leaving the scene of a fatal crash in the death of Rocco Della Serra, 65, of Cranford, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Mountainside Police Chief Joseph Giannuzzi said. Parra also faces 15 motor v…
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Electric Shock Gloves For ICE: DHS Plans $20M Purchase For Agents
The Department of Homeland Security DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are planning to spend as much as $20 million on gloves capable of delivering electric shocks, federal records and published reports show. ICE published the new requirement Monday, Aug. 10, seeking CTG-5 G.L.O.V.E. devices, short for Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter, according to the Department of Homeland Security's Acquisition Planning Forecast System. The federal government describes the gloves as a “Conductive Distraction and De-escalation Device” that would be issued to Homeland…
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Cocaine, Cash: Two Arrested In Mercer County, Prosecutor Says
Two people were arrested and charged following a two-month investigation into the distribution of cocaine in Mercer County, authorities announced Wednesday, Aug. 12. On Thursday, Aug. 6, the Mercer County Narcotics Task Force along with other law enforcement units executed a search warrant at Andrew Anderson's residence in Eastampton, a storage unit in Lawrence and two vehicles, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey said. Detectives seized approximately $32,000 in cash, assorted drug paraphernalia and three large digital scales, Marbrey said. Anderson’s girlfriend, Aniyah Boone…
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Teenage Daughter Killed In Intentional Explosion Dad Admitted To Setting: Court Docs
A Pennsylvania father accused of intentionally blowing up his family's home, killing his 19-year-old daughter and injuring his estranged wife, has admitted to killing the teen. Brian Jeffrey Shelleby, 47, of Castle Shannon, pleaded guilty to third-degree murder and aggravated arson causing bodily injury in a negotiated plea before Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Judge Bruce R. Beemer on Monday, Aug. 10, court records show. Shelleby is awaiting sentencing, which is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 10 at 9 a.m. in Courtroom 510, according to his docket. He remains in the Allegheny C…
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2 Killed In Head-On Crash Near Hersheypark Identified: Police (
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The two men killed in a head-on crash near Hersheypark have been identified, Derry Township police announced in a correction update on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Ronald Lindenmuth, 57, of Phoenix, Arizona, was driving the minivan and was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, which happened at West Hersheypark Drive and North Hockersville Road on Tuesday, Aug. 11, police said. James Eyerly, 63, of Harrisburg, was a passenger in the minivan and was taken to Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries, according to police. The 17-year-old Harrisburg boy dr…
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Newlyweds Appeared To Share Idyllic Year Of Marriage Before Husband Charged With Her NJ Murder
For their first year of marriage, Alyne and Ignacio Espinal appeared to be a happy couple, sharing photos of beach trips, restaurant outings and celebrations on Facebook. Then, just after their first anniversary, Ignacio Espinal, 55, was charged with murdering his 46-year-old wife inside their Somerville home, authorities announced Wednesday, Aug. 12. On Thursday, Aug. 6, at 7:26 p.m., Somerville police responded to a 911 call on Brookside Avenue and found Alyne with multiple lacerations to her chest, neck and thigh, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald, Chief of County Detectives Mered…
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Parents Charged With Killing Infant In NJ: Prosecutor
A mother and father have been charged with killing their infant baby in Hudson County, authorities announced Wednesday, Aug. 12. Jason Megaro, a 27-year-old Mount Carmel, Pa. resident and Jenae Vasquez, a 20-year-old Bronx resident were indicted by a grand jury on charges of aggravated manslaughter and endangering the welfare of a child, Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said. On Wednesday, March 25, a 2-month old baby boy was brought to a hospital where he was pronounced dead the next day, Mello said. The cause of death was determined to be complications from blunt force injuries t…
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Dead Dog Found On Side Of Road: Hamilton PD
A dead dog was found on roadside in Hamilton Twp on Monday, Aug. 10, authorities said. At 12:03 p.m., Lawrence Township Animal Control contacted officers to report a deceased dog in the area of Second Ave, Hamilton Township police said. Officers responded and found a large brown male dog, believed to be a pit bull, on the side of the road near the guardrail, police said. The dog was left with no collar or identifiers on it, police said. Officers found items on scene which could possibly be evidence relating to the incident and may assist in identifying who was responsible for aba…
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Award-Winning NJ Sportswriter Greg Tufaro Dies At 59
Award-winning New Jersey sportswriter Greg Tufaro, whose nearly 30-year career earned national recognition and the admiration of fellow journalists, died Monday, Aug. 10, at 59 years old. The lifelong Edison resident graduated from Saint Joseph High School in Metuchen and Rutgers University. He would go on to spend nearly three decades in journalism, writing for the Home News Tribune in East Brunswick and the USA TODAY NETWORK, racking up national awards from the Associated Press Sports Editors for investigative reporting, breaking news, news reporting, and game story writing. Ove…
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$770M ATM Ponzi: Man Who Filed NJ Bankruptcy Pleads Guilty In Massive Fraud
A businessman accused of building a $770 million investment scheme around thousands of ATMs and cryptocurrency kiosks — some of which did not exist — has admitted to federal securities fraud. Daryl F. Heller, 56, of Lititz, pleaded guilty before US District Judge Catherine Henry on Monday, Aug. 10, according to US Attorney David Metcalf. Heller admitted that from approximately January 2017 through December 2024, he solicited and caused others to solicit approximately $770 million from investors in Prestige and WF Velocity ATM Funds through false and fraudulent representations, federal prose…
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Human Remains Found In Egg Harbor Township Wooded Area: Cops
A local resident made a grisly discovery in a wooded area of a South Jersey town: part of a human skeleton, authorities announced Tuesday, Aug. 11. Officers responded at dawn Thursday, July 30, to woods near the intersection of Tilton and Delilah roads after the resident discovered a portion of the remains, Egg Harbor Township police said. A cadaver canine unit from the New Jersey State Parks Police was brought in to search the area and located the rest of the skeletal remains nearby, while the Atlantic County Medical Examiner's Office completed the recovery of the remains, police sai…
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Embattled NJ Councilwoman, Husband Used Phony Signatures To Get On Ballot: Prosecutor
Gina LaPlaca and her husband Jason Carty are in trouble with the law again. LaPlaca, 47 and Carty, 49 are charged charged with fraudulently placing LaPlaca on the Democratic primary ballot in the June 2026 Lumberton Township Committee race, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said. Multiple individuals whose names and purported signatures appeared on LaPlaca's nominating petition indicated they had neither signed the petition nor authorized anyone to do so on their behalf in support of the candidate's nomination, Bradshaw said. The petition, which was submitted to the Lumbert…
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Mom Sues NJ Strip Club, Driver After 26-Year-Old Son Dies In Hit-Run
A New Jersey mother is suing a strip club and the driver accused of fatally striking her 26-year-old son, claiming the club continued serving the motorist alcohol before the deadly crash in August 2024, court records show. Jeannette Consoro Green, acting on behalf of the estate of her son, Matthew Flores, of Ridgefield Park, filed the wrongful-death lawsuit (attached at the bottom of this news article) in Passaic County Superior Court against Edinson Polo Jr., Silk Gentlemen's Club, and several businesses and individuals associated with the club and nearby parking areas on Tuesday, Aug. 4. …
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Convicted Murderer, Mom Break 4-Year-Old Boy's Bones, Burn Him: Affidavit
A convicted murderer and the mother of a 4-year-old boy are accused in a disturbing child abuse case that left the child with broken bones, burns, bruises, and injuries doctors ultimately categorized as "torture," according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Raheem Akbar Shabazz Floyd, 38, who was on parole for a North Carolina murder conviction, and the boy's mother, Brianna Nichole Nolte-Maple, 32, were arrested in Harrisburg following an investigation into the child's extensive injuries on Friday, Aug. 7, according to the affidavit. The investigation began af…
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NJ Boy Dies In Car Crash During Family Vacation In Ecuador
A New Jersey mother is facing what friends called "every parent’s worst nightmare" after her son died in a car crash during a family vacation in Ecuador. Vanessa Gonzalez was vacationing in Ecuador with her husband and son Zechariah Diaz, of Cliffside Park, and members of her husband’s family when the crash happened, according to a GoFundMe shared by the borough. Zechariah and members of Gonzalez’s in-law family were involved in the crash, according to the fundraiser, launched by Juliana Chalarca. Zechariah died. Gonzalez remains in Ecuador with her husband as the family handles arrang…
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State Police Conduct Search At Trenton City Hall: AG
New Jersey State Police were at Trenton City Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 11, investigating misconduct by a former employee, the city said. Police were conducting a search of Trenton’s Division of Inspections and Department of Housing and Economic Development, the New Jersey Attorney General's Office said. In 2024, after allegations concerning an employee in the city’s Housing and Economic Development Department came to the administration’s attention, the city initiated an internal investigation, the City of Trenton said in a statement. The employee, who was not identified, was removed from e…
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Gas Line Ruptures In Atlantic City, Residence Evacuated: Police
A gas line ruptured in Atlantic City leading to a major thoroughfare being closed, authorities announced Tuesday, Aug. 11. At 6:30 a.m., firefighters responded to contractor‑related rupture of a high‑pressure natural gas line near Florida Avenue and Atlantic Avenue, after an excavator struck a high-pressure gas service line releasing a significant plume of natural gas toward nearby residential properties., Atlantic City police said. A residential building, 2419 Atlantic Ave. required immediate evacuation, police said. South Jersey Gas arrived with an emergency crew and successfull…
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Crack Cocaine, PCP Get 4 Men Busted: Hamilton PD
A four month-long investigation into narcotics trafficking in Hamilton Township led to the arrest of four men, authorities announced Monday, Aug. 10. At 2 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 3, officers, including the SWAT unit, conducted a search warrant on the 1500 block of Greenwood Avenue, a business on the 1600 block East State Street and a Jeep Grand Cherokee, Hamilton Township police said. During the search officers seized an imitation firearm, ammunition, suspected cocaine, crack/cocaine, numerous pills, cigarettes soaked in suspect PCP, numerous empty wax folds and plastic vials, along with…
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DWI Driver Crashed Into Telephone Pole: EHT Police
A 23-year-old Pleasantville resident was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after their vehicle crashed into a telephone pole in Egg Harbor Township, authorities said. At 8:02 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, officers responded to the Black Horse Pike and Oxford Place and found a vehicle that had crashed into a telephone pole with wires down in the roadway and sidewalk, Egg Harbor Township police said. The vehicle had also ran over a fire hydrant, police said. An investigation determined the driver, Franklin Espinoza-Bustillo was intoxicated and he was arrested at the scene and ch…
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Parents Kidnapped, Assaulted 7-Week-Old Baby Girl In Philadelphia: Police
A 7-week-old baby girl suffered multiple serious injuries in an alleged assault that landed both of her parents behind bars in Philadelphia, police announced on Monday, Aug. 10. Secret McCleve-Sar, 21, and Tyrone Jones, 22, both of the 2500 block of North Front Street, were apprehended on Sunday, Aug. 9, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. The investigation began after an 18th District officer responded to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for a report of a prior assault involving the infant at approximately 6:34 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, police said. The baby had initially …
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Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Hit, Run Crash: East Windsor PD
An East Windsor man was arrested and charged following a deadly hit and run pedestrian crash on Sunday, Aug. 9, authorities said. At 10:59 p.m., officers responded to Route 33 and Probasco Road after a car struck two pedestrian crossing Route 33 at the intersection, East Windsor police said. The driver, Herman J. Santos-Morales, failed to remain at the scene and report the crash, police said. One pedestrian, a 37-year-old East Windsor man was pronounced dead at Princeton Medical Center while the other pedestrian, a 21-year-old Spotswood resident was critically injured and transported t…
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Person Shot In Groin: Bridgeton PD
A person was shot in the groin in Bridgeton early Saturday morning, Aug. 8, authorities said. At 5:44 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Maple Drive and found a person with a gunshot wound to the groin, Bridgeton police said. The shooting occurred after the person was an argument with people, when one individual reached into his firearm, removed a firearm and then fired a gun, police said. The group fled the area on foot, police said. The victim was uncooperative and transported to a nearby hospital, police said. The shooting remains under investigation, police said.
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Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle: Vineland PD
A 52-year-old Vineland woman was fatally struck by a vehicle on Saturday evening, Aug. 8, authorities said. At 9:14 p.m., officers responded to W. Landis Avenue and Mill Road after a 2021 Honda Accord driven by a 27-year-old Millville woman struck Leslie Willoe, Vineland police said. Willoe was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The crash remains under investigation, police said.
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Mom, 5-Month-Old Daughter ID'd In Deadly Liberty Island Boat Capsize
A mother and her 5-month-old daughter have been identified as the two victims killed when a boat carrying their family capsized near Liberty Island. Sara Sanchez and her 5-month-old daughter died in the Saturday night, Aug. 8 incident, according to Il Punto Ristorante, which identified Sanchez's husband and Antonella's father as Andres Garcia, a beloved member of its restaurant family. According to a GoFundMe launched by the restaurant, Andres was also aboard the boat and is left alone to care for his and Sanchez's 6-year-old son. "This past weekend, what was meant to be a joyful fami…
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NJ Bartender, Wife Dead In House Fire: VFW
A husband and wife died in an early-morning house fire in Middlesex County over the weekend, authorities and a local VFW said. The fire broke out at a home on Front Street in Jamesburg around 1:02 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and Jamesburg Police Chief Jason Muller said. First responders found a 39-year-old woman at the home and took her to Old Bridge Medical Center for treatment, authorities said. Sandra Dutcher, 67, of Jamesburg, was found inside the home with serious injuries and pronounced dead while being taken to the hospital, authorities said.…
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E-Biker Fled From Cops In Sea Isle City: Police
A 21-year-old Somers Point man was arrested and charged after he fled from police in Sea Isle City while riding an e-bike, authorities said. On Tuesday, July 28, officers attempted to stop an e-bike rider, later identified as Alan Rosie, after observing numerous motor vehicle violations, Sea Isle City police said. Rosie failed to stop and fled the area, ignoring emergency lights, police said. Officers were able to identify Rosie as the bike rider, and he was arrested on Friday, July 31, in Somers Point, police said. He is charged with eluding a law enforcement officer and numerous motor ve…
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Details Released In Deadly NJ Officer Involved Shooting: AG
A 47-year-old Millville man was gunned down by police on Thursday, Aug. 6, authorities said. Millville police were responding to a domestic disturbance on the 300 block of Hazel Boulevard when they encountered Shaun Murphy inside the residence, the New Jersey Attorney General Office's said. During the encounter, Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office Sergeant John Borelli discharged his department-issued weapon, which struck Murphy, authorities said. Murphy was pronounced dead, authorities said. Law enforcement recovered a handgun at the scene, authorities said. N.J.S.A. 52:17B-107(a)(…
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2 Busted For DWI After Switching Places While Driving Wrong Way On Black Horse Pike: PD
Two people were arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after attempting to swap places in Egg Harbor Township on Friday, Aug. 7, authorities said. At 9:48 p.m., officers responded to the Black Horse Pike and English Creek Avenue for a report of a vehicle driving eastbound in the westbound lanes, Egg Harbor Township police said. Officers pulled the vehicle over in the parking lot of Tomar's Liquor Store and observed the driver moving to the passenger seat and the passenger moving to the driver seat, police said. The drivers were identified as Destiny Munyon and Shelby Barnes, b…
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Two People Stabbed In NJ Home Invasion, Suspect Arrested: Police
A 36-year-old Pleasantville man was arrested and charged with stabbing two people in Egg Harbor Township Sunday, Aug. 9, authorities said. At 3:42 a.m., officers responded to the 2700 block of Fire Road and found two people who had been stabbed in the face and body, Egg Harbor Township police said. They were transported to a nearby hospital with injuries that were severe, but not life-threatening, police said. Carlos Garcia-Moreno was identified as the suspect and turned himself in, police said. He is charged with two counts of attempted murder, two counts of aggravated assault with a weapo…
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Woman, Baby Killed In Boat Crash Off Liberty Island
A 46-year-old Manhattan man has been charged after a boat overturned near Liberty Island, killing a 27-year-old woman and a 5-month-old baby, authorities said. Manuel Hernandez was arrested at 2:27 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, within the NYPD's 72nd Precinct, and charged with 13 counts of reckless endangerment, an NYPD spokesperson said. The incident began around 10:25 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, when police received a 911 call reporting an overturned vessel near Liberty Island within the 1st Precinct, authorities said. The NYPD Harbor Unit, SCUBA Team and Aviation Unit responded to the scene…
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Suspect Slapped With 5,500+ Charges For Raping Teen 'Almost Daily' For Years: Affidavit
A Pennsylvania man accused of raping a teenage girl "almost daily" for years is facing thousands of criminal charges, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Friday, Aug. 7. Nicholas Allen Spencer, 37, of Clearfield, was charged following an investigation that began when a 16-year-old girl went to Pennsylvania State Police to report sexual messages she said she had been receiving from him, according to the affidavit. The teen arrived at the PSP Clearfield station with a parent on Sunday, May 17, and showed investigators messages Spencer had sent her that day, investigators w…
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