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Off-Duty NJ Officer Arrested, Prosecutor Announces: What We Know Off-Duty NJ Officer Arrested, Prosecutor Announces: What We Know
Off-Duty NJ Officer Arrested, Prosecutor Announces: What We Know 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…

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NJ Township Files Motion To Dismiss Suit Filed By Estate Of Officer Killed In Line Of Duty NJ Township Files Motion To Dismiss Suit Filed By Estate Of Officer Killed In Line Of Duty
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…

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8 More Neglected Dogs Found After 11 Rescued In Somerset County: Police 8 More Neglected Dogs Found After 11 Rescued In Somerset County: Police
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…

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Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2025: See The Full List Of Music Legends Inducted Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2025: See The Full List Of Music Legends Inducted
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…

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Hudson County Convenience Store Sells $50K Lottery Ticket Hudson County Convenience Store Sells $50K Lottery Ticket
Hudson County Convenience Store Sells $50K Lottery Ticket 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…

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Nearly $1M Lottery Ticket Sold At NJ Walmart Nearly $1M Lottery Ticket Sold At NJ Walmart
Nearly $1M Lottery Ticket Sold At NJ 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.

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Police & Fire
DWI Arrests Pile Up In Fair Lawn After BMW Crash, Slumped Driver, Hit-Run: Cops DWI Arrests Pile Up In Fair Lawn After BMW Crash, Slumped Driver, Hit-Run: Cops
DWI Arrests Pile Up In Fair Lawn After BMW Crash, Slumped Driver, Hit-Run: Cops Three people were charged with driving while intoxicated in Fair Lawn in recent weeks, police said. On Friday, March 27, around 1:37 a.m., Patrol Officer Matthew Hearon responded to a crash on Route 208 North at Berdan Avenue. There, he arrested Kenneth R. Gibbs, 48, of Glen Rock after a roadside sobriety test, police said. According to Fair Lawn police, Gibbs had been operating a 2023 BMW and struck the rear of a 2013 Volkswagen being driven by a 35-year-old man from Sacramento, CA. The driver complained of pain but refused medical attention. Gibbs was charged with reckless driving, DWI, …

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Woman Killed In Roxbury Crash ID'd, Driver Charged With Vehicular Homicide: Prosecutor Woman Killed In Roxbury Crash ID'd, Driver Charged With Vehicular Homicide: Prosecutor
Woman Killed In Roxbury Crash ID'd, Driver Charged With Vehicular Homicide: Prosecutor Authorities have identified the victim killed in a Morris County passenger van crash as a 30-year-old Bergen County woman and charged the 33-year-old driver. Alexander Serrano, 33, also of East Rutherford, was driving the 2003 Chevy Express van when it struck a tree around 5:30 a.m. on Monday, April 28, at the intersection of Howard Boulevard and Ledgewood Road/Mt. Arlington Road, according to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office. The passenger in the van, Esmeralda Melchar, 30, was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. Serrano, the driver, "exhibited signs of being under t…

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RWU Student Dies Suddenly While Studying Abroad In Italy RWU Student Dies Suddenly While Studying Abroad In Italy
RWU Student Dies Suddenly While Studying Abroad In Italy The Roger Williams University community is mourning the loss of a junior who died after suffering a medical emergency while studying abroad in Italy, the university announced. Paige Moreau, Class of 2026, was an architect student and was studying in Florence when she died on Friday, April 26, school officials said. Paige was deeply involved in campus life at RWU. She served as a Resident Assistant for the Housing Office and worked as a Building Manager with the university’s Student Programs, Leadership, and Orientation (SPLO) department, RWU said. "Her leadership, mentorship, and spir…

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Obituaries
Passenger, 25, Killed In Route 9 Newburgh Police Chase Was Father To Young Son: Campaign Passenger, 25, Killed In Route 9 Newburgh Police Chase Was Father To Young Son: Campaign
Passenger, 25, Killed In Route 9 Newburgh Police Chase Was Father To Young Son: Campaign Support is on the rise for the family of a 25-year-old man who was killed in a crash following a high-speed police chase in Orange County last week. Phelipe Figueroa, of Otisville, was a passenger in the GMC Sierra pickup truck operated by Liam F. McNichol, 25, of Port Jervis, that New York State troopers had attempted to stop for vehicle and traffic violations on Route 9W in Newburgh, early Friday, April 25, authorities said. McNichol fled onto Interstate 84 west, where troopers discontinued the pursuit due to the vehicle's dangerously high speeds, as previously reported by Daily Voice.&nb…

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