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Trapped Victim Hospitalized Following Sussex County Crash (PHOTOS) Trapped Victim Hospitalized Following Sussex County Crash (PHOTOS)
Trapped Victim Hospitalized Following Sussex County Crash (Photos) One victim was extricated from a crumpled car and taken to a nearby hospital following a serious Sussex County crash, authorities said. The Hampton Township Fire & Rescue squad responded to the crash at the intersection of Route 206 and Cherry Lane the night of Thursday, May 5, the department said. Crews worked to extricate multiple victims before one was turned over to an ambulance for hospitalization, the rescue squad said. The scene was cleared about an hour later. Assisting agencies include the Newton Fire Department, Fredon Volunteer Fire Company, Stillwater Area Volunteer Fire …

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STILL UNSOLVED: Leads Sought Years After Brooklyn Man Shot Dead In Morris County Salvage Yard STILL UNSOLVED: Leads Sought Years After Brooklyn Man Shot Dead In Morris County Salvage Yard
Still Unsolved: Leads Sought Years After Brooklyn Man Shot Dead In Morris County Salvage Yard Investigators continue to search for clues nearly three decades after a 32-year-old Brooklyn man was found shot dead in the parking lot of a Morris County auto salvage yard. Elbrous Evdoev was found dead of gunshot wounds in the parking lot of G.I. Auto Salvage, Inc. at 85 Old Bloomfield Ave. in Pine Brook section just after 4:40 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 1993, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office said. Evdoev was last seen alive at his home at 3710 Laurel Ave. in the Seagate section of Brooklyn on Monday, Feb. 15, 1993. The case was ruled a homicide and remains unsolved. Anyone with info…

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Drug Dealer Told PA Victim She Had 'Real D Not Fetty' Before She OD'd In Hotel And Died: DA Drug Dealer Told PA Victim She Had 'Real D Not Fetty' Before She OD'd In Hotel And Died: DA
Drug Dealer Told PA Victim She Had 'Real D Not Fetty' Before She OD'd In Hotel And Died: DA A drug dealer who will spend at least four years in state prison told her Pennsylvania customer that she was selling “real d not fetty” hours before the victim overdosed in a hotel room bathroom, authorities said. Tasha L. Vargas, 35 of Lancaster, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of drug delivery resulting in death following the fatal January 2021 overdose of a 30-year-old woman at Budget Host Inn in East Lampeter Township, according to a Thursday release from the District Attorney’s Office. Vargas was seen on surveillance footage meeting up with the victim at the hotel for a drug transact…

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Four-Hour Standoff Leads To Arrest Of Gang Member Wanted For Trenton Double-Shooting Four-Hour Standoff Leads To Arrest Of Gang Member Wanted For Trenton Double-Shooting
Four-Hour Standoff Leads To Arrest Of Gang Member Wanted For Trenton Double-Shooting A four-hour standoff led to the arrest of a Delaware man wanted for a Trenton double-shooting, authorities announced. Dontay Brannon was arrested and charged with criminal attempted homicide, aggravated assault, and various weapons offenses after the nearly four-hour standoff on Wednesday, April 27, Trenton Police said on Thursday, May 5. Brannon, of Frederica, Delaware, was identified as the suspect in a double shooting on Sanford Street on Wednesday, April 13, police said. Brannon, purportedly a member of the Gangster Killer Bloods gang, has an extensive criminal history in several prior…

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LGBTQ+ Pride Flag Burned Outside Sparta Church, Police Say LGBTQ+ Pride Flag Burned Outside Sparta Church, Police Say
LGBTQ+ Pride Flag Burned Outside Sparta Church, Police Say Police are seeking clues after an LGBTQ+ pride flag was burned outside of a church in Sparta. The flag was lit on fire outside of the Sparta United Methodist Church on S. Sparta Avenue on Wednesday, April 20, local police said Thursday. ********************************* REWARD ********************************* The Sparta Police Department is... Posted by Sparta Police NJ on Thursday, May 5, 2022 A pair of “young adult males” were seen walking onto the property from behind and using an accelerant to ignite the flag, according to a report from the New Jersey Herald. Anyone with…

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Business
Popular Lehigh Valley Walk-Up Restaurant Once Slated For Closure Sets Reopening Date Popular Lehigh Valley Walk-Up Restaurant Once Slated For Closure Sets Reopening Date
Popular Lehigh Valley Walk-Up Restaurant Once Slated For Closure Sets Reopening Date A popular Lehigh Valley walk-up restaurant once slated for closure is now set to reopen, the owner announced on social media. The Canalside Cup on S. Delaware Drive in Williams Township is opening for the season on Friday, May 13. Known for its scenic views, quaint atmosphere, and simple menu, the Canalside Cup has been a staple in the community for nearly two decades. In a mid-March Facebook post, the owner stated that the eatery would not be reopening and was looking for someone to take over ownership. “As I sit here with tears rolling down my cheeks and a lump in my throat, it’s time …

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Morris County Emergency Crews Save Life Of Toddler Who Suddenly Stopped Breathing Morris County Emergency Crews Save Life Of Toddler Who Suddenly Stopped Breathing
Morris County Emergency Crews Save Life Of Toddler Who Suddenly Stopped Breathing Emergency crews in Morris County are being recognized for helping save the life of a local toddler who suddenly stopped breathing. The New Vernon Volunteer Fire Department and First Aid Squad administered CPR to the child, who was urgently brought to the station earlier this week, the department said Wednesday. The toddler was ultimately saved as a result of the members’ immediate actions. “All of our members are CPR certified and using the skills they practiced they were able to save the child’s life,” reads a post from the NVVFD. Former Chief Peter Finkle and current Deputy Chief Scott…

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Obituaries
Support Surges For Maryland Mom Mourning Loss Of High School Sweetheart Support Surges For Maryland Mom Mourning Loss Of High School Sweetheart
Support Surges For Maryland Mom Mourning Loss Of High School Sweetheart Support is on the rise for a heartbroken mother from Maryland who is grieving the loss of her high school sweetheart. Michael Gregg Dougherty, 39, died Wednesday, March 9 after battling cancer for more than a year and a half, his obituary says. A native of Bethesda, Michael graduted from Norwood School in 1995 before attending St. Albans School, The College of William and Mary, and Columbia University's Fu School of Engineering, where he earned a master’s degree in computer science and network systems in 2006, his memorial says. Michael previously worked at Columbia's IT department and lat…

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‘Bundle Of Joy:’ NJ 1-Year-Old Dies Suddenly ‘Bundle Of Joy:’ NJ 1-Year-Old Dies Suddenly
‘Bundle Of Joy:’ NJ 1-Year-Old Dies Suddenly Support is pouring in for a family from New Jersey left heartbroken after the unexpected death of their one-year-old son. Presley Cash Rome died at his family’s home in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 27, his obituary says. Born at Newton Medical Center, Presley was described as the “light of his parent’s eyes and a bundle of joy.” The beloved boy was known for his love of dancing and contagious smile that lit up all those around him. Meanwhile, nearly $11,000 had been raised on GoFundMe for Presley’s funeral expenses as of Thursday, May 5. “Presley was just over one year old, and he was t…

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Cash, Keys Stolen During Back-To-Back Business Burglaries, Hackettstown Police Say Cash, Keys Stolen During Back-To-Back Business Burglaries, Hackettstown Police Say
Cash, Keys Stolen During Back-To-Back Business Burglaries, Hackettstown Police Say A set of keys and a stack of cash were stolen during back-to-back business robberies in Hackettstown, according to police who are seeking clues on the suspects. At least three suspects were involved in burglaries on Willow Grove Street in Hackettstown between 5 a.m. and 5:40 a.m. on Thursday, April 21, Hackettstown Police said Wednesday. The keyset was stolen from the Hackettstown Medical Center Annex building, and an unknown amount of cash was taken from the Randolph Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery about 40 minutes later, according to police. One of the suspects was behind th…

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