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Jersey City, NJ
Harrisburg, PA
News
'I Shot Him In The Head': Erie Council President Says NJ Mafia Got Him Off
Erie City Council President Mel Witherspoon stunned residents during a heated public meeting on Wednesday, July 16, by recounting how he once shot a man in the head—and walked free thanks to alleged ties to the New Jersey mafia. “I said, ‘Nick, you know I can blow your head off.’ He said, ‘Go ahead.’ And I did. I shot him in the head, point-blank. This close,” Witherspoon told the crowd, holding his hand near his temple. Witherspoon, now 80, shared the story as he explained why he had not attended rallies or the funeral for 43-year-old Marchello Woodard, who was shot and killed by a Pennsyl…
Salem, NJ
News
‘Good Trouble’ Anti-Trump Protests Set For Thursday: Here's Every One Set In NJ
Five years after the death of civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis, communities across the country will gather on Thursday, July 17, for a national day of peaceful protest aimed at protecting civil rights and confronting the policies of President Donald Trump. Dozens of protests are scheduled across New Jersey (scroll down to find the location nearest you). The campaign, called "Good Trouble Lives On," is organizing hundreds of local protests and community actions to fight back against what organizers call “attacks on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration.” Events will…
Kearny, NJ
News
CVS, Newport Mall, Children's Hospital Among North Jersey Locations Exposed To Measles:
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A resident of Hudson County has been diagnosed with measles, the New Jersey Department of Health announced Tuesday, July 15. The single confirmed case is not known to be related to the Ocean County measles case reported last week, NJDOH said. New Jersey is not currently experiencing a measles outbreak, which is defined as three or more related cases by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, NJDOH said. Anyone who visited the following locations, only during the specified dates and times, may have been exposed to measles: University Hospital, Emergency Department, 150 Bergen St. Ne…
Jersey City, NJ
Obituaries
Jersey City Doctor Struck, Killed By Vehicle In South Brunswick
A 75-year-old Jersey City doctor was fatally struck by a vehicle in South Brunswick on Thursday, July 10, authorities said. At 9:21 p.m., officers responded to Route 27 after Neville D’Rozario was struck by a 2015 Ford F150 while he was crossing the roadway, South Brunswick police said. D’Rozario was not in the crosswalk when he was hit, police said. D’Rozario was found bleeding and unconscious and was transported to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said. The driver remained on scene, police said. Born in Bangladesh, D'Rozario dedicated his…
Montclair, NJ
Police & Fire
Third Arrest Made After Woman Robbed at Gunpoint Walking Dog: Montclair PD
A third person has been arrested after a woman was robbed at gunpoint while she was walking her dog in Montclair last month, authorities announced Thursday, July 10. Christopher Gomez, a 19-year-old Jersey City resident, was arrested at his home, police said. His accomplices, Wesley Garcia, an 18-year-old Jersey City resident and Kirvin De La Rosa, a 19-year-old Edwardsville resident, were arrested last month, Montclair police said. On Sunday, June 1 at 12:45 p.m., a woman was walking her dog on Willow Street when she was stopped by Garcia, De La Rosa and Gomez, Montclair police said. The …
Jersey City, NJ
Police & Fire
8 Jersey City Firefighters Injured After Buildings Collapse In 3-Alarm Fire: Authorities
Eight firefighters were injured battling a blaze in Jersey City early Thursday morning, July 10, authorities said. At 1:32 a.m., Jersey City firefighters responded to 319 4th St. and found a fully involved fire within two vacant buildings at 319 and 321 4th St., Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione, a spokeswoman for the mayor's office said. Firefighters called for a third alarm as both buildings collapsed within 30 minutes, Wallace-Scalcione said. Witnesses said there were possible trespassers staying within the buildings at the time of the fire, though no victims were found, Wallace-Scalcione …
Jersey City, NJ
News
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: Stampede At Jersey City Fireworks Leaves People Trampled, Injured After Scare
Chaos broke out during Jersey City’s Fourth of July fireworks show, when a loud noise sent spectators running in fear, sparking what several witnesses described as a stampede. The incident occurred Friday night, July 4, at Exchange Place, near the Katyn Memorial statue and Starbucks, according to one Reddit user, gamerchick_37. “All of a sudden the crowd started running away,” they wrote. “We were in front of Katyn Memorial statue... the crowd started running away from the river towards the city.” HudPost said the disturbance began after a scream caused confusion. The outlet described…
Jersey City, NJ
Police & Fire
Sixth Person Arrested In Drug Bust At Jersey City Deli: Prosecutor
A 20-year-old Jersey City resident was arrested and charged on Tuesday, July 1, as part of an investigation into narcotics being sold at a deli on Martin Luther King Drive, authorities said. Jamari Champagne faces numerous drug distribution and drug possession charges, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. In February, law enforcement conducted a court-authorized search of Kaelyn Deli and Grocery at 156 Martin Luther King Drive, Suarez said. During the search, investigators recovered various quantities of suspected cocaine, heroin, drug paraphernalia, and money in various l…
Hamilton Township, NJ
Business
Best Pizza In America Is Made By Two Jersey Guys, New Rankings Say: Here's Where To Try It
Two Jersey-born pizza obsessives just took a bite out of the global rankings — and the world is eating it up. Dan Richer, of Razza Pizza Artigianale in Jersey City, and Anthony Mangieri of Una Pizza Napoletana in Manhattan, have both landed spots on the Best Pizza Selection 2025, an international ranking of the world’s top pizzerias by TheBestChefPizza.com. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Una Pizza Napoletana (@unapizzanapoletana) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Un…
Jersey City, NJ
Police & Fire
5 People Shot At Jersey City Block Party: Authorities
Five people were shot at an unauthorized block party in Jersey City on Sunday, June 29, authorities said. At 1:50 a.m., Jersey City police responded to Ocean Avenue and Wegman Parkway for a report of a disorderly crowd and double parked cars and upon arrival, heard shots fired, Kimberly Wallace-Scalfione, a spokeswoman for the Jersey City mayor's office said. Police rushed to Bidwell Avenue and Ocean Avenue where they found a victim lying in the street, Wallace-Scalfione said. He was transported to a local hospital in critical but stable condition, Wallace-Scalfione said. The victim is fac…
Hartford, CT
Lifestyle
Northeast Cities Rank Among Best, Worst For July 4th Fun, Study Says: See Full Rankings
Northeast cities have widely different Fourth of July celebrations, with the region having some of the nation's best and worst, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst Places for Fourth of July Celebrations on Wednesday, June 25. The study scored 100 cities on everything from food and hotel prices to fireworks shows, walkability, and weather. Data came from public records, tourism offices, and national databases as of Wednesday, May 28. "The Fourth of July is one of the most beloved holidays in America, allowing many of us to not only celebr…
Jersey City, NJ
Police & Fire
Jersey City Man, Possible Bank Robber Stabbed Dead At NYC Subway Station
A 50-year-old Jersey City man was fatally stabbed at a subway station in Manhattan, authorities confirmed Wednesday, June 25. Vincent Norman was found unresponsive with a stab wound to his neck at the West 4th Street Station in Greenwich Village at 4:25 a.m. Saturday, June 14, the New York Police Department said. Norman was transported to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said. In April, Vincent Norman, a 50-year-old Jersey City resident, was arrested and charged with robbing a Citizens Bank in East Rutherford. Authorities have not confirmed if it was …
Jersey City, NJ
Business
Skeptics Turned Superfans: Jersey City Sushi Truck Named One Of America’s Best By Yelp
One Jersey City food truck is proving that top-tier sushi doesn’t have to come from a sit-down restaurant—or even have walls. Wisp Express landed the No. 75 spot on Yelp’s Top 100 Food Trucks of 2025, a national list released in honor of National Food Truck Day on June 27. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WISP焱 (@wispexpress) The annual roundup celebrates “the most drool-worthy, finger-licking, lip-smacking, chef-driven food trucks that Yelpers are raving about,” according to Yelp. While the list is dominated by Hawaiian ve…
Jersey City, NJ
Lifestyle
Jersey City Model Shakes Up 'Love Island USA' As New Bombshell
There’s a new bombshell in the “Love Island USA” villa — and she’s repping the Garden State. Andreina Santos, 24, of Jersey City, made her grand entrance during episode 15 of Season 7, becoming the fifth female bombshell to shake things up so far. Andreina Santos. Ben Symons/Peacock Born in Spain and of Dominican descent, Andreina introduced herself with full confidence. “I rate myself a 10 out of 10 because brains, beauty, body,” she said. “I'm bringing a lot of things that the boys are going to want.” Andreina has made it clear she’s into Jeremiah, Nic, and Ace, all of whom are …
Jersey City, NJ
Police & Fire
Jersey City Man Sexually Assaulted 11-Year-Old Girl: Prosecutor
A 42-year-old Jersey City man was arrested and charged on Tuesday, June 17, with sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl, authorities said. Charles Bordeaux sexually assaulted the 11-year-old girl in January 2024 at a private residence, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. The girl did not know Bordeaux, though he was known to a person who lived in the apartment where the assault occurred, Suarez said. He is charged with sexual assault by contact and endangering the welfare of a child, Suarez said. He had an outstanding warrant from Jersey City at the time of his arrest, Suarez said…
Jersey City, NJ
News
91-Year-Old Jersey City Man's Death A Homicide: Prosecutor
A 91-year-old Jersey City man's death has been deemed a homicide, authorities announced on Tuesday, June 17. On Monday, June 9, Jersey City police conducted a welfare check on An Quan at 2554 Kennedy Blvd., Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Quan was found in medical distress and he was transported to Jersey City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead on Saturday, June 14, Suarez said. Quan's death was caused by complications associated with blunt force injuries and ruled a homicide, Suarez said. The Hudson County Prosecutor's Homicide Unit is now investigating, Suarez said.…
Jersey City, NJ
Police & Fire
Child Struck, Killed By UPS Truck In Jersey City: Source, Officials
A child died after being struck by a UPS truck in Jersey City Friday afternoon, authorities said. Police responded to the area of Jersey Avenue and 6th Street around 3:53 p.m. on June 13, where they found a juvenile with serious bodily injuries, according to city spokesperson Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione. The child was pronounced dead at 4:03 p.m., police said. The driver of the vehicle, confirmed by a source to be a UPS truck, remained at the scene and is fully cooperating with investigators. A crash investigator was called to the location, and the investigation remains ongoing. No charges…
Jersey City, NJ
Police & Fire
Two Men Convicted In Double Fatal Jersey City Shooting: Prosecutor
A 23-year-old Jersey City man was convicted of murdering two people on Monday, June 9, authorities said. Omire Rios-Williams was convicted of two counts of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, four counts of attempted murder, four counts of aggravated assault and multiple weapons offenses, Suarez said. Around 11 p.m. on Friday, May 21, 2021, Jersey City police responded to Crescent Avenue and Brinkerhoff Street and found six people shot, Jersey City Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Two men, Jason Crutcher, 26, and Randolph Black Jr. 25, both Jersey City residents, were pronounced dead …
Montclair, NJ
Police & Fire
Two Teens Robbed Montclair Woman Walking Dog At Gunpoint: Police
Two Jersey City teens were arrested and charged on Monday, June 9 with robbing a woman at gunpoint while she was walking her dog in Montclair, authorities said. On Sunday, June 1 at 12:45 p.m., a woman was walking her dog on Willow Street when she was stopped by Wesley Garcia, 18, and Kirvin De La Rosa, 19, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II and Montclair Police Chief Todd M. Conforti said. Garcia, De La Rosa and a third suspect were wearing ski masks and demanded the woman's jewelry at gunpoint, authorities said. The suspects were driving a stolen Acura TLX that was later recover…
Linden, NJ
Police & Fire
22 Grams Of Heroin, 6 Handguns, 24 Arrests: Prosecutor Announces Massive Linden Drug Bust
A drug raid in Union County on Thursday, May 29, resulted in the arrest of 24 people and the seizure of illegal drugs, firearms and money, authorities said. Numerous police departments and SWAT teams participated in the raid, which involved 14 search warrants throughout North Jersey, Union County Prosecutor William Daniel and Linden Police Chief David Hart said. The raids were part of a comprehensive investigation by the Union County Intelligence and Narcotics Division and the Linden Police Department Narcotics Bureau targeting a drug distribution networ…
Montclair, NJ
Police & Fire
Woman Robbed At Gunpoint Walking Dog: Montclair PD
A woman was robbed at gunpoint while walking her dog in Montclair on Sunday, June 1, authorities said. The woman was walking her dog on North Willow Street when a dark-colored Acura pulled up alongside her, Montclair police said. Two men exited the vehicle and approached her, while the driver remained in the vehicle, police said. One of the men that exited the car brandished a handgun and demanded her belongings, specifically her jewelry, and then forcibly removed her necklace from her neck, police said. The suspects reentered the Acura and fled south toward Glenridge Avenue, police said. …
Wayne, NJ
Police & Fire
Wayne Serial Burglar Caught Fast Asleep On Abandoned Bus: Cops
A man wanted for smashing into several stores and stealing cash in Wayne was found sleeping in an abandoned bus in Hudson County, authorities said. Robert Gorrie, 61, had been on the run for weeks after investigators linked him to a string of burglaries earlier this year, Wayne police said in a June 4 press release. Police said the crimes happened over several months and involved a man breaking glass doors to get inside local businesses and take cash. Detectives identified Gorrie, who had a last known address in Wayne, and issued warrants for his arrest. Officers searched for him throughou…
West New York, NJ
Police & Fire
Masked Men With Guns, Hunting Knife Arrested, 3 Others — Also In Masks — Let Go In WNY: Cops
Two men dressed in black and wearing face coverings were arrested after police found two handguns and a hunting knife during a traffic stop in West New York, authorities said. Detectives Chris Ortiz and Rich Dominguez were patrolling the area of 60th Street and Madison Street when they saw a black 4-door Acura commit multiple traffic violations on May 28, the West New York Police Department said. As the officers approached the car, they noticed all five people inside were dressed in black with hoods and black face coverings, police said. Officer Frank Escobar responded to assist and spotte…
Hoboken, NJ
Police & Fire
24 People Arrested In Hoboken Drug Bust: Police
A two months-long narcotics investigation resulted in the arrest of 24 people in Hoboken, authorities announced on Monday, June 2. Officers began investigating after receiving numerous community complaints about suspected drug sales and frequent loitering in the area, a spokesperson for the Hoboken police said. Detectives conducted extensive surveillance operations, using unmarked vehicles and plainclothes officers, leading to multiple arrests over the course of several weeks, police said. Nine of those arrested face more serious charges related to the distribution of a cont…
Jersey City, NJ
Police & Fire
SWAT Team Called After Jersey City Man Shoots At Secaucus Officers: Cops
A 59-year-old Jersey City man was arrested and charged after he shot at Secaucus police on Sunday, June 1, authorities said. At 7:45 p.m., officers responded to a County Avenue apartment after a woman's phone was snatched by a man, later identified as Dhanraj Dass, Secaucus police said. The man also threatened her with a handgun, police said. An hour later, officers located Dass at 25 County Ave, observing a handgun protruding from the doorway, police said. Dass fired two rounds at officers before retreating inside the building, police said. Secaucus Patrol Division officers began to estab…
Jersey City, NJ
Police & Fire
Jersey City Burglar Busted Stealing ATM From Deli: Berkeley Heights PD
Two burglars were arrested and charged on Saturday, May 31 after they attempted to steal an ATM from a deli in Berkeley Heights, authorities said. At 2:04 a.m., officers responded to Cousins Deli at 417 Springfield Ave. after receiving a report of a break-in, Berkeley Heights police said. Officers determined two suspects, later identified as Ramoan Rosado, of Bayonne and George Waddleton, of Jersey City, had broken a window, entered the deli and loaded an ATM machine into a gray Honda CRV, fleeing eastbound on Springfield Avenue, south on Union Avenue, onto Diamond Hill Road and then Route …
Jersey City, NJ
Police & Fire
Hudson Sheriff's Officer, 29, Takes Fatal Fall From 9th-Story Of Admin Building: Officials
A 29-year-old Hudson County Sheriff's Office fell to his death from a ninth-floor window of the county's administration building Friday morning, May 30, the prosecutor's office confirmed. Justin Rivera accidentally fell out of the window of the Newark Avenue building in Jersey City at approximately 9 a.m. and was pronounced dead at approximately 10 a.m. at Jersey City Medical Center, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Further circumstances around the incident are unclear. Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis identified Rivera as a city resident and former police officer. "The entire City o…
Ansonia, CT
Obituaries
Longtime Kool & The Gang Member Killed In Car Crash
The popular band Kool & The Gang is mourning the death of a beloved member. Michael Sumler was killed in a car crash in Mableton, Georgia, over Memorial Day weekend when the car he was driving collided with another vehicle just before midnight Saturday, May 24, according to Fox 5 Atlanta. Known as Chicago Mike, Sumler was known for hyping the crowd "with his energy and dance moves," the band said in a statement on social media, saying as wardrobe valet, he made sure "the guys looked their best on stage every night." The 71-year-old Sumler was with the band from 2000 to 2015. Kool…
Jersey City, NJ
Police & Fire
Jersey City Murder Suspect At Large 25 Days Later, Prosecutor Seeks Public's Help
A 28-year-old Jersey City man is at large after being charged with the murder of an Elizabeth man earlier this month, authorities said. On Saturday, May 3, at 4 p.m., Jersey City police responded to a crash at Old Bergen Road and Merritt Street, and found Devon Reid, 39, unresponsive in the driver's seat after his vehicle crashed into a tree, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Reid had a gunshot wound to the neck and was transported to Jersey City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead later that evening, Suarez said. Gerard Rosario was charged with murder, unlaw…
Jersey City, NJ
Police & Fire
Drunk Jersey City Parents Left Young Kids Home Alone While They Drank In Beach Town: Cops
Two New Jersey parents were arrested and charged after they left their kids- including a 1-year-old- home alone in a beach town over Memorial Day Weekend, authorities said. Felix Rodriguez, 43 and Lydia Monterrosa, 38, of Jersey City, left two children, ages 8 and 1, at a home in Brigantine on Sunday, May 25, Brigantine police said. At 8:45 p.m., police were flagged down and alerted to the two children in the home on the 4900 block of Harbor Beach Boulevard, officers said. Officers found the children and called the parents, learning they were not at home nor were they nearby, police said. …
Jersey City, NJ
Police & Fire
11-Year-Old Shot In Jersey City: Authorities
An 11-year-old was grazed by a bullet in Jersey City, Sunday evening, May 25, authorities said. Officers responded to Stevens Avenue and Martin Luther King Drive after the 11-year-old sustained a graze wound to the left leg, Kimberly Wallace-Scalfione, a spokesperson for the mayor's office said. The child was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, Wallace-Scalfione said, and subsequently released. The investigation is ongoing, Wallace-Scalfione said.
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