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Cecilia Levine

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Gang-Linked Teen Shot By Trooper After Fleeing Cops In Fairfax County: State Police A teen with gang ties was shot by a Virginia State Trooper after fleeing police in Fairfax County, authorities said. The incident happened at 12:43 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, after a vehicle fled a Fairfax City Police Department traffic stop near Burke Station Road and Main Street, according to the Virginia State Police. A trooper responded to the address connected to the suspect vehicle's registration. Two Fairfax County K-9 units joined him, according to a release from the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Fairfax Field Office. At the home, they saw a juvenile male nea…

by Cecilia Levine

04/29/2025

Police & Fire

Irvington Man Killed, Woman Seriously Hurt In Multi-Vehicle NJ Turnpike Crash: State Police A man was killed and a woman seriously injured in a crash involving five vehicles on the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. The crash happened at 4:46 a.m. Saturday, April 26, on the inner roadway southbound at milepost 70.1 in Cranbury Township, New Jersey State Police Trooper Charles Marchan said. A Ford F-250 was traveling south when it was struck from behind by a Ford E-350 driven by a 45 Irvington resident, police said. The F-250 stopped on the right shoulder, while the E-350 remained in the travel lanes. Ruis Parral Antonio, 38, also of Irvington, was driving a Mercedes SUV south…

by Cecilia Levine

04/29/2025

Obituaries

College Student From Totowa Dies Suddenly: Remembering Paul Yannarelli The sudden death of a 20-year-old New Jersey resident, college sophomore, and EMT is sending shockwaves through multiple communities. Paul Edward Yannarelli died in Waco, Texas, on April 22, according to his obituary from Festa Memorial Funeral Home. A Totowa native, Paul was a student at Baylor University in Texas where he was a member of the wakeboarding team, his obituary says. View this post on Instagram A post shared by baylorwake (@baylorwake) "Paul loved to surf and spent his summers in Seaside Park," his obituary reads. "He was…

by Cecilia Levine

04/29/2025

Police & Fire

Saddle Brook Cops Rescue Dogs As Patio Blaze Spreads To Home Who let the dogs out? In this case, a couple of heroes. A fire that started on a patio quickly spread to a Saddle Brook home Sunday afternoon, prompting a rescue by two police officers and a multi-town emergency response. Patrol officers responded to 306 John Ochs Drive around 4:27 p.m. on Monday, April 28 after receiving reports of a patio fire, Chief John Zotollo said. When Officers Skordinsky and Reece arrived, they learned the flames had already spread to the structure — and that the homeowner’s dogs were still inside. The officers immediately ran to the front door to enter the home, Z…

by Cecilia Levine

04/28/2025

Police & Fire

Off-Duty Toms River Officer Arrested; Charged With Resisting Arrest, Burglary, More: Prosecutor A 32-year-old Toms River police officer has been arrested following a domestic disturbance over the weekend, authorities said. Berkeley Township officers responded to a home on Evernhan Avenue for a domestic disturbance where they discovered that Rebecca Sayegh, an off-duty Toms River officer, had smashed the front glass door of the residence, entered the residence, and then assaulted and threatened two victims inside at approximately 11:20 p.m. Friday, April 25, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. Sayegh also damaged the hood of a vehicle belonging to one…

by Cecilia Levine

04/28/2025

News

NJ Township Files Motion To Dismiss Suit Filed By Estate Of Officer Killed In Line Of Duty The Township of Deptford and Mayor Paul Medany have moved to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the estate of late Deptford Police Officer Robert J. Shisler, who was killed in 2023 after a shootout with a civilian. The estate filed the civil suit in March 2025, alleging that Mayor Medany's political interference and deliberate underfunding of the police department created unsafe conditions that led to Shisler’s death. According to the complaint filed by The Vigilante Law Firm, the estate accuses Medany of "reckless disregard" for the safety of officers, claiming he withheld funds, slashed staffing…

by Cecilia Levine

04/28/2025

News

8 More Neglected Dogs Found After 11 Rescued In Somerset County: Police Just after 11 neglected dogs were rescued from a park in Somerset County, police say eight more have been found — and they're asking for the public’s help. Bound Brook Police said they are actively investigating a growing case of animal neglect involving eight dogs found abandoned in Bound Brook and more than a dozen others located in nearby towns. The first group of dogs was found around 1 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, when Animal Control Officer Chris, two Branchburg police officers, and shelter Vet Tech Gretchen captured 10 small dogs in poor condition, officials said. An 11th dog was capt…

by Cecilia Levine

04/28/2025

News

Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2025: See The Full List Of Music Legends Inducted The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced its 2025 inductees on Sunday, April 27 — and the list is packed with icons, trailblazers, and legends. This year’s honorees were revealed live by Ryan Seacrest during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame episode of "American Idol." The announcement sets the stage for a massive celebration when the class of 2025 is officially inducted this fall. Performer Category: Bad Company Chubby Checker Joe Cocker Cyndi Lauper Outkast Soundgarden The White Stripes Musical Influence Award: Salt-N-Pepa Warren Zevon Musical Excellence Award: Th…

by Cecilia Levine

04/28/2025

News

Three $50K Lottery Tickets Sold In New Jersey Last Week: Here's Where Several lucky New Jersey lottery players are celebrating big wins after snagging $50,000 prizes in last week’s draw games and scratch-offs, the New Jersey Lottery announced Monday, April 28. On April 21, two winning $50,000 Jumbo Bucks tickets were sold — one at Summit Grocery on Summit Avenue in Union City (Hudson County), and another at Gretna Store on Route 9 in New Gretna (Burlington County). Meanwhile, a third $50,000 ticket was sold on April 24 at the 7-Eleven on Morris Avenue in Summit (Union County). Lottery officials urge all players to check their tickets carefully and sign the b…

by Cecilia Levine

04/28/2025

News

Nearly $1M Lottery Ticket Sold At Teterboro Walmart A New Jersey Lottery ticket good for just under $1 million was sold at a local Walmart store. The ticket from the April 26 Jersey Cash 5 drawing is good for $944,619. It was sold at the Teterboro Landing Walmart store in Bergen County. The winning numbers were 01, 04, 16, 19, and 22. The Xtra was 02 and the Bullseye was 22. In addition, 53 Lottery players matched four out of five numbers and the Bullseye to each win $500. Also, nine players matched four out of five balls, the Bullseye and the XTRA to win $500 each.

by Cecilia Levine

04/28/2025

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