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Tito, a 7-year-old Dogo Argentino, had severe ear infections in both ears and was 35 pounds underweight.

NEWARK -- When Yasmin Rivera heard from a friend there was a dog in "bad shape" at a mechanics shop in the North Ward, she didn't hesitate.

Rivera went to the shop to convince the owner to give her the dog, a Dogo Argentino named Tito. "I told him (Tito) deserved a better life than the life he was living," she said. 

Tito was emaciated, could barely walk and had an infection in both ears -- it was so severe that Rivera could smell the rotting cartilage. 

"When I first saw Tito, my whole entire heart was crushed. I knew I couldn't give up on that dog; I couldn't let him die there," she said. 

An abused dog named Tito who could barely walk and was 35 lbs underweight was rescued from a Newark mechanics shop last month by a New York-based animal rescue organization and city resident Yasmin Rivera. (Guardians of Rescue) 

Rivera, who spends much of her time rescuing cats and other animals around the city, said she called Guardians of Rescue to help her convince the owner to give up Tito -- and offset the dog's medical bills.

On Jan. 28, the 7-year-old dog, filthy and 35 pounds underweight, was rescued. He is now under recovering under veterinary care. 

Rivera said the owner finally agreed to give Tito up after he realized he could not care for the dog's needs. 

"This dog was in such horrible condition that he could barely walk," said Robert Misseri, founder of Guardians of Rescue, a New York-based rescue group featured in a new show, "The Guardians," on Animal Planet. Tito's rescue will not be featured on the show. 

The owner was breeding Tito even though he could barely walk, Guardians of Rescue said. The organization declined to name the shop where they found Tito.

"He has been severely neglected and it's so sad to see. We had to act and do what we can to change things for him," Misseri said.

Dr. Marvin Baynes, the group's veterinarian, said Tito was recovering and doing well. 

"No one knows how much longer he would have survived, but for however long, it was painful each day just for him to live," he said. 

Rivera, 33, said she's happy Tito is gaining his weight back. But she says her work is not over. 

"There's so many animals that need me," said Rivera. 

Karen Yi may be reached at kyi@njadvancemedia.com. Follow her on Twitter at @karen_yi or on Facebook. 

The family event runs Friday through Sunday at the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center

EDISON -- The Super Pet Expo returns to Middlesex County bringing with it shopping and entertainment opportunities for pet owners.

The family event opens Friday afternoon at the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center on Sunfield Avenue. The expo features more than 200 pet-related exhibits and numerous unique entertainment and educational activities. The Super Pet Expo will continue on Saturday and Sunday.

Events include:

• Ultimate Air Dogs - Dog Dock Diving Sponsored by Supreme Source Pet Nutrition: All family dogs are welcome to compete in events in the 30,000 gallon swimming pool. There are three separate competitions: Fetch-It, a jumping competition where the dog that jumps the furthest knocking a bumper down wins; Catch It, another dog distance jumping competition; Chase-It, a swimming contest for dogs. 

• Dana Humphrey "The Pet Lady" Reveals the Top 5 Coolest Pet Products: Dana Humphrey, who has appeared on Fox, ABC, NBC and other media outlets, will present her favorite tech pet gadgets, cozy comforts and gift idea's for man's and woman's best friend.

• Rabbit Agility: Event will include rabbit hopping course, competitions, demonstrations and seminars.

• Luring 101 - Does your Dog Love to Chase?  A fully enclosed 250 foot doggie luring course allows dogs to get exercise taking full advantage of a dog's natural abilitiy to fix its sight on and chase a target. There's an additional fee for this activity.

• Pet Communicator Suzanne Fisher: Fisher has over 20 years of experience communicating with animals. She specializes in working with owners and their pets to resolve problems. Fisher is offering complimentary five minute consultations all weekend.

• Creating Healthy Meals for Your Pets: Dr. Judy Morgan will present cooking demonstrations offering nutrition options to diversify your pet's diet.

• Rizzo's Reptile Discovery: Dominic Rizzo, who says he's committed to the protection and welfare of animals, will offer opportunities to get up close and personal with snakes, turtles, alligators and more. 

• Low-Cost Micro-chipping and Vaccinations: The New Jersey SPCA is offering low cost micro-chipping and vaccinations. 

• Extreme Reptiles Exhibit:  Animals in this exhibit include cobras, giant pythons, boa constrictors, anacondas, vipers and more. There is an additional fee for the exhibit.

• Walk the Rainforest with Lonely Grey Rescue: This interactive tour features different species of exotic parrots.

• Wolf Visions: Vinneo Reo will dispel the myths and legends of the "Big Bad Wolf" and discuss the wolf's vital role in keeping a balanced ecosystem. 

The expo will be open 3-8 p.m. on Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Admission is $13 for adults, $8 for children ages four to 12, and free for kids three and under. Tickets are available online.

Leashed pets are welcome. Retractable leashes not allowed, according to organizers.

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Options this week include performances by divas like Darlene Love and Patti LaBelle, a Tony-Award winning romance and a family-friendly comedy from Ireland.

'tis the season for Love

Darlene Love, that is. The legendary singer -- whose enjoyed hit records as a member of The Crystals, a soloist and a backing artist -- stops at the Bergen Performing Arts Center Feb. 11. Come hear some of the hits that earned Love a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, including, "He's a Rebel," "Today I met the Boy I'm Gonna Marry," and "Then He Kissed Me." She's 75 and long may she reign.

$29-69, Feb. 11, 8 p.m., Bergen Performing Arts Center, 30 N. Van Brunt St., Englewood. 201-227-1030.

For a 'LaBelle' valentine

Even after 50 years of performing, Patti Labelle still has one of the strongest voices in the business. The  so-called Godmother of Soul -- who also sings a mean pop song, spiritual or R & B classic -- takes the stage at NJPAC's Prudential Hall Feb. 12. An evening with LaBelle is always special and her oeuvre -- including "If You Asked Me To" and "Somebody Loves You, Baby" -- makes for a special Valentine's Day date.

Patti LaBelle, $59-149, Feb. 12, 7 p.m. NJPAC's Prudential Hall, 1 Center St., Newark. 800-GO-NJPAC.

The unconventional romance of 'Once'

And speaking of Valentine's Day, the Tony Award winning musical "Once" is a fairy tale of a different sort, with the standard guy and girl who change each other lives for the better -- just  not in ways you may expect. This show about the power of music to connect is romantic in its own unique way. It comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center for two shows Feb. 12. The afternoon show is sold out.

$49 - $89, Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., Morristown. 973-539-8008.

An uplifting story the whole family can enjoy

The all ages-friend "The Bockety World of Henry and Bucket," at State Theatre of New Jersey for two shows Feb. 11 introduces two best friends who don't have much except each other. The show, from Ireland's Barnstorm Theatre, explores the powers of imagination and friendship. These are "relaxed performances," which are specifically designed to create a welcome environment for those on the autism spectrum or other sensory sensitivities. 

$18, Feb. 11, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick. 732-246-7469. 

Celebrate diverse world music with Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars

This group was born in a West African refugee camp in 1997, when a musical couple fleeing violence in their native Sierra Leone partnered with others to entertain their fellow refugees. Their music helped lift them from the camp and have uplifted millions of fans since then. Sierra Leone's Refugee All-Stars take the stage at South Orange Performing Arts Center Feb. 15. A Q & A will take place after the performance.

$30-35, Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m.  South Orange Performing Arts Center, One SOPAC Way, South Orange. 973-313-2787.

Natalie Pompilio is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia. She can be reached at nataliepompilio@yahoo.com. Find her on Twitter @nataliepompilio. Find NJ.com/Entertainment on Facebook. 

The Millburn High School student wrote about a girl struggling with substance abuse.

MILLBURN -- New Jersey high school junior Renee Levine wants to be a songwriter. But the musician has a message you're not likely to hear in a Top 40 hit - stay substance free.

Renee Levine won second place in the national Grammy competition for teens. (Courtesy Millburn High School)
 

The Short Hills teenager is the daughter of a doctor and a social worker who she says both work with victims of substance abuse everyday.

"They taught me from a very young age to take care of my body," Levine said in a phone interview this week.

"It's what I'm passionate about - embracing life as it is, rather than under the influence." That's the message of her songs, which she writes, plays on piano or guitar, and sings.

When the Millburn High School student heard about seventh annual Teens Make Music Contest, run by the Grammy Foundation and MusiCares, it seemed like a perfect fit. The contest asks teens to submit songs and music videos that promote substance-free lifestyles, or bring attention to drug abuse.

Levine's submission, "Paralyzed," describes a girl struggling with substance abuse, and expresses Levine's wish to help her see another way.

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The message got the judges' attention. She won second place in the contest, one of only three entries from across the country to receive prizes.

"The Teens Make Music Contest is an engaging and effective mechanism that encourages young people to consider and give voice to the issues around substance abuse," Neil Portnow, President and CEO of The Recording Academy, the Grammy Foundation, and MusiCares, said in a release about the contest.

"The submissions are very compelling across the board, and they bring the challenges of addiction and the paths to recovery into focus."

As the second place finisher, Levine received $250, tickets to the 59th Annual Grammy Awards backstage rehearsals, tickets to the Grammy Museum, two tickets to any Warped Tour show, gift bags, and the promotion of her song on the organizations' websites.

For Levine, one of the best parts of the contest is the chance to get exposure for her music.

"This is just such a good opportunity for me to be heard and get a positive message out there," she said.

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BLOOMFIELD -- This photo of the Dirt Club in Bloomfield was taken in 1983. In an obituary for club owner John "Johnny Dirt" Schoeder who died in 2011, The Star-Ledger's Tris McCall said "Schroeder's Dirt Club, which gave Bloomfield a rock venue to call its own from the late '70s to the early '90s, was known for its inventive, creative...

BLOOMFIELD -- This photo of the Dirt Club in Bloomfield was taken in 1983.

In an obituary for club owner John "Johnny Dirt" Schoeder who died in 2011, The Star-Ledger's Tris McCall said "Schroeder's Dirt Club, which gave Bloomfield a rock venue to call its own from the late '70s to the early '90s, was known for its inventive, creative programming, its willingness to give oddball bands a shot, and its modest interior."

The club, which was located at the corner of Orange and Myrtle streets, closed in 1991.

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The Sea Turtle Recovery Center officially opened at the Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange. Watch video

WEST ORANGE -- Essex County's Turtle Back Zoo has officially welcomed its new partner, a rehabilitation center that will nurse sick turtles back to health.

County and zoo officials gathered Friday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Sea Turtle Recovery, which has been operating in a new $2 million building on Turtle Back's campus since the end of December.

So far, the facility, which is run by an independent nonprofit group, has treated 11 cold-stunned turtles, all Kemp's ridley sea turtles, that were suffering from respiratory infections and other related ailments.

Bill Deerr, the co-executive officer of the Sea Turtle Recovery, said four of the turtles should be ready to be released into waters off the coast or Florida by the end of the month.

All of the turtles treated at the facility, he said, are endangered.

"We really need to protect each and every turtle," Deerr said in a phone interview Friday.

Depending on the severity of the condition and its size, it takes an average of $1,000 to $2,000 to rehabilitate each turtle, Deerr said. The move to the Turtle Back Zoo, he said, should help the nonprofit raise more funds, which will allow it to take in and treat more turtles.

"It's been great. It seems like the public is really embracing us,' he said. "This raises awareness (and hopefully) will allow us to take in more funding," which it gets through grants and donations, he said.

The recovery is open to the public, and visitors to the zoo can stop in to see the recuperating turtles. It is the only recovery of its kind in the state.

The 15,000 square foot facility was funded by a mix of the county's capital improvement budget, and donations from Prudential Insurance, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, PSE&G and the Matrix Development Group.

"This project is a great example of how zoos and animal rescue organizations can work to save animals and raise the public's awareness about the dangers animals face," Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo said in a statement when the project was nearing completion.

"The facility fills a great need and will help protect the very animals after which our zoo is named."

The Newark native may have his first pro fight this spring. Watch video

Shakur Stevenson, the 19-year-old boxer who brought a silver medal home to Newark after his breakthrough performance at the Rio Olympics, has moved one step closer to launching his professional career.

He has signed with Top Rank Boxing and chairman Bob Arum, a move that surprised some in the industry but positions him to join a long list of American stars in the sport.

"Honestly, I just look at their record and how they create superstars," Stevenson said in a phone interview on Friday. "Floyd (Mayweather). Terence Crawford. Miguel Cotto. I'm trying to follow in the same footsteps.

Stevenson had previously announced that light heavyweight champion Andre Ward, a 2004 Olympic gold medalist who also had become his mentor during his amateur career, will serve as his co-manager along with James Prince and Josh Dubin.

That raises the next big question: When will he make his pro debut? Arum hinted at April fight, and while Stevenson said he would leave the details to his new team, he made it clear he was anxious to get back into the ring for the first time since losing a narrow decision in the gold-medal bout.

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"I've been taking a break and enjoying life away from the ring," he said. "But now I'm ready." 

Stevenson was a hot commodity among promoters. Arum even compared the 19-year-old fighter to Sugar Ray Leonard, the Hall of Fame great that he also once promoted.

"I think this kid will be the next big superstar, the next big American superstar, and that's why so many people were chasing him," Arum told Yahoo! Sports. "He's that good. Our people haven't been as high on a guy we have signed in quite a while. He's only 19 and he's mind-boggling as a fighter and he has a wonderful personality and a great smile."

Top Rank already is using his Jersey Roots to identify him. On the company's website, the news was introduced like this: "He's from Newark, so you know the dude can fight. Meet the latest Olympian from the 2016 game to sign with us -- silver medalist Shakur Stevenson."

Stevenson will joins another bantamweight fighter from Rio, Michael Conlan of Northern Ireland, on the Top Rank team. He said that Top Rank officials talked about building up to a high-profile bout between the two Olympians a few years down the road.

He also relishes the opportunity to get a rematch with the man who narrowly defeated him in Rio, Robeisy Ramirez of Cuba. 

"Man, I'm praying he gets away from Cuba and into America because I want to beat him up and then we can have a third fight to settle it," Stevenson said. "And then we can be friends because he handled (winning gold) with class."

That might happen down the road. Even if it doesn't, it's clear that Stevenson is ready to begin his pro career now. 

Steve Politi may be reached at spoliti@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @StevePoliti. Find Steve on Facebook.

While New Jersey received upwards of a foot, parts of New England received more than 20 inches.

New Jersey is digging out from its most significant snowstorm of what has otherwise been a quiet winter.  

While the Garden State was dealt an intense blow from the quick hitting storm, other parts of the Northeast fared worse.  Click the colored areas on the map below to see how much snow piled up across New Jersey and the rest of the region.  

A county-by-county listing of snowfall totals is also available here.  

Three friends found fatally shot in apartment

MAPLEWOOD -- One man was in custody and another was wanted on murder charges in the shooting deaths of three friends at a Maplewood apartment, Essex County authorities confirmed Friday.

Lavelle T. Davis, 33 

Essex County Prosecutor's Office detectives, Maplewood police, the FBI and Maryland State Police arrested Jimmy P. Mays, 37, formerly of Egg Harbor Township, in Columbia, Maryland, according to Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A . Murray and Maplewood Police Chief Robert Cimino.

Mays was being held in Maryland before he could be extradited to New Jersey, officials said. 

Another man, Lavelle T. Davis, 33, of Galloway, remained at-large, Murray said. He should be considered armed and dangerous, she said.

Both men were charged with three counts of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, felony murder, robbery and weapons charges in the Jan. 29 killings of Michael Davis, 45, of Maplewood, Lance Fraser, 44, of Newark and Roshana Kelson, 30, of Paterson.

The three were found dead at Davis' Van Ness Court apartment by firefighters, who went to check the residence after a call from someone concerned they could not reach the one of the victims, according to officials.

Prosecutors have not disclosed a possible motive in the slayings. Serious violent crime is not common in Maplewood, which did not report any homicides in 2016.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Lavelle Davis was urged to call the prosecutor's office tips line at 1-877-TIPS -4EC or 1-877-847-7432.

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Constituents from the 7th and 11th congressional districts are seeking face-to-face meetings with U.S. Rep. Leonard Lance and U.S. Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen, respectively.

MORRISTOWN -- Friday, they brought a cake. Two weeks ago, it was cookies.

Each Friday, NJ 11th for Change gathers at the office of U.S. Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-11) to bring him treats and their concerns about his recent votes to begin the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Carrying "Where's Rodney?" signs and petitions, their tactics have been more congenial than confrontational.

But as Frelinghuysen continues to appear to avoid them, and fails to schedule a town hall meeting, reportedly citing scheduling conflicts, the crowd has swelled from just three people on Jan. 9 to several hundred this week. Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) has faced similar protests at his office in Westfield this past week. 

"We have been trying to engage our congressman about what concerns us," said Marion Jacobson, one of Frelinghuysen's constituents and an organizer of the group of protesters, who say they are nonpartisan. "Many of us here have voted for him. He's been a moderate, but his recent votes have been with the (President) Trump agenda."

Such open protest against two longtime Republicans -- Lance is serving his fourth term and Frelinghuysen was re-elected in November to an 11th term -- is unusual in these heavily Republican districts. They, however, aren't the only Congressional leaders who have had to deal with the recent wave of displeasure from their constituents. 

Hunterdon County typically runs Republican, but, according to WNYC, a first meeting was recently held for "Progressive Hunterdon County," where so many people showed up the group ran out of name tags, agendas and seats. 

Outside of the Garden State, U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, faced boos in his home district during a town hall Thursday over his support of President Donald Trump, NPR reported, and, according to the Los Angeles Times, U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.) had to be escorted out by police from a heated town hall meeting on Saturday.

Congressional Republicans have reportedly been developing strategies for how to handle protests such as these at their offices and town hall meetings in light of the proposed repeal of the ACA, including having plans in place to slip out of the back doors of their offices or quickly escape town hall meetings if they have safety concerns, according to a report by Politico.

In Frelinghuysen's case, one group -- NJ 11th for Change -- has been showing up at his office every Friday for the past month seeking a face-to-face meeting. 

Frelinghuysen has repeatedly advocated for the repeal of ACA. A statement on his congressional website outlines the steps taken by Republicans to "partially repeal, defund and dismantle the law" with "the ultimate goal of full repeal."

Members of NJ 11th for Change hand delivered about 2,300 petitions from around the district to Frelinghuysen's office on Friday -- as well as a homemade cake for his staff.

"We're not there to antagonize them," Jacobson said. "But he's made 10 votes against our district and there's no substitute for a face-to-face meeting." 

Along with the petitions, the group also provided four different dates and venues within Frelinghuysen's district where a town hall meeting could be held. 

In addition to 120 protesters at Lance's Westfield office on Wednesday and more than 200 at Frelinghuysen's office on Friday, dozens more honked their horns in support as they drove past the demonstrations.  

The pressure may have begun to work. Lance's spokesman, John Byers, announced Thursday the congressman plans to hold a town hall meeting at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. 

Frelinghuysen, in a statement, offered to listen to the community but wouldn't specify when or where. 

"I represent over 700,000 people across the 54 communities in four counties of the 11^th district," he said. "To keep current on their views, beliefs and concerns and solutions, I listen to constituents at community events, civic get-togethers, social gatherings, business meetings, veterans engagements, a wide array of breakfasts, lunches and dinners and formal and informal meetings in my offices. I will continue to do so."

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Officer was featured in PBS documentary on Newark police department.

Wilberto Ruiz (Photo: ECPO) 

Wilberto Ruiz, of Newark, was charged with making false statements and false swearing, according to Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray.

"The charges allege that while on duty during August, 2015, Police Officer Ruiz issued motor vehicle summonses to an individual knowing that the affirmations made in the summonses were not true," Murray said in a statement.

Ruiz was served with the charges Friday and is scheduled to be arraigned Feb. 24, according to the prosecutor's office. An agency spokeswoman did not have details on the alleged false statements.

Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose confirmed Ruiz was immediately suspended without pay for the allegations announced Friday.

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"I hold all members of the Department of Public Safety to the highest standards," Ambrose added in a statement. "I will not tolerate any actions or activities by members of this department that denigrate the public's trust or tarnish the reputation of the NPD."

City and county investigators thoroughly investigate allegations of misconduct against officers, the public safety director said.

"We will quickly and aggressively investigate all allegations of wrongdoing and will continue working with the Essex County Prosecutor's Office to ensure the integrity of the agency and its members," Ambrose added.

The charges announced Friday marked the second time Ruiz gained public attention over claims of misconduct.

Ruiz was previously suspended without pay last February after allegations surfaced that he was involved in an on-duty encounter that reportedly left a 14-year-old boy with a dislocated shoulder, officials said. He later returned to duty before the latest suspension Friday. 

In the case last year, Newark police internal affairs investigators found Ruiz did not submit paperwork documenting the incident and his role in it until 24 hours after it occurred, officials said at the time.

Ruiz has not been charged for the allegations that the boy was injured, but the investigation was ongoing, law enforcement officials said. 

James Stewart Jr, president of the Newark Fraternal Order of Police, said the union has not been provided with any details on the new allegations against the officer. A defense attorney for Ruiz could not be immediately reached to comment Friday afternoon.

The 33-year-old officer joined the department in March 2014, officials said. Ruiz, then a member of the now defunct Gang Enforcement Unit, was also featured in the PBS documentary "Policing the Police" on Frontline that explored civil rights abuses in the state's largest municipal police force.

Officials allowed the documentary crew insider access to the Newark police department, which included a ride-along with Ruiz and other members of the gang unit.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka previously told NJ Advance Media the show misrepresented sweeping police reforms under his administration, including hiring Ambrose to lead an overhaul of the public safety operations in the city. Ambrose has since disbanded the gang unit.

Officials asked anyone with information about Ruiz to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Professional Standards and Corruption Bureau at 862-520-3700.

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The 5-month-old girl was unharmed

NEWARK-- An Irvington man was arrested Tuesday on a charge of child endangerment for allegedly leaving his 5-month-old daughter unattended, Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose said.

Father sought after baby left unattended 

Coran Kelly, 19, left the child outside the YMCA on Broad Street Monday, police said. The girl's mother, who left her with Kelly an hour earlier, was quickly located.

Kelly was arrested without incident at a Broad Street store.

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One suspect was arrested Friday, the day before Lavelle T. Davis of Galloway was arrested in Yonkers, NY, authorities said

MAPLEWOOD -- The second suspect wanted in the killing of three friends shot to death in a Maplewood apartment was arrested Saturday morning in New York, Essex County authorities said.

Lavelle Davis(Essex County Prosecutor's Office) 

Lavelle T. Davis, 33, of Galloway was apprehended in Yonkers, early Saturday morning, said Quovella Spruill, chief of detectives for the Essex County Prosecutor's Office.

A brief statement issued by the prosecutor's office thanked the police agencies involved in arresting Davis, the second suspect in the Jan. 29 triple homicide.

The bodies of Michael Davis, 45, of Maplewood; Roshana Kenilson, 30, of Paterson; and Lance Fraser, 44, of Newark, were discovered in the Van Ness Court apartment by firefighters after the department received a call from someone concerned about not being able to reach the friends, authorities have said.

Lavelle Davis is not related to Michael Davis, authorities said.

Michael Davis lived in the apartment, authorities have said, noting that Kenilson and Fraser were visiting.

On Friday, Essex County Prosecutor's Office detectives, Maplewood police, the FBI and Maryland State Police arrested Jimmy P. Mays, 37, formerly of Egg Harbor Township, in Columbia, Maryland.

Both men have been charged with three counts each of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, felony murder, robbery and weapons charges.

Prosecutors have not disclosed a possible motive in the killings.

"We appreciate the assistance and collaboration from all of the law enforcement agencies involved in this investigation and arrests of these dangerous individuals," the prosecutor's office said in its statement Saturday.

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Police say they stopped the driver near the Holland Tunnel for having dark tinted windows on her car

JERSEY CITY -- A Newark woman racked up more than $9,000 in unpaid tolls, police determined Friday after stopping her at the mouth of the Holland Tunnel, authorities said.

Jaclyn Kennedy(Port Authority police) 

Jaclyn F. Kennedy, 26, was charged with theft of service and was issued traffic summonses after Port Authority of New York and New Jersey police stopped her in Jersey City in her 2010 Honda Civic, which had dark tinted windows, said Joseph Pentangelo, spokesman for the agency.

Pentangelo said police stopped Kennedy at 4:05 p.m. because of the tinted windows after her car came out of the tunnel. He said a records check showed her car registration was suspended and the vehicle was uninsured.

In the check, authorities also learned she owes more than $9,250 in tolls and fees to EZPass for 143 violations on five accounts dating back to April 2012, he said.

Besides being charged with theft of service, Kennedy was also issued summonses for improper safety glass, having an uninsured vehicle and having an unregistered vehicle, Pentangelo said.

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Authorities release descriptions in both cases.

MONTCLAIR -- Police said they are investigating two possible luring cases reported about a week apart in Montclair.

A 9-year-old boy was walking on Harrison Avenue around 8:20 a.m. Jan. 31 when a man in a green cargo van with no rear windows pulled up to the child, according to police spokesman Lt. David O'Dowd. A man got out of the van and asked the boy if he was lost, but the child did not respond before he left the area.

The man was described as white, with curly hair and a gray or brown beard, O'Dowd added.

Another similar incident reportedly occurred around 5 p.m. Thursday also on Harrison Avenue, where police said a 10-year-old boy was approached by a man driving an older, dark van.

"The male pulled the vehicle over beside the juvenile and inquired if he was lost, offering him a ride," O'Dowd said in a statement. "The juvenile did not respond to this subject and fled the area."

The man was described as white, 40 to 50 years old, with a brown beard. Police did not say if they believe the incidents are related.

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With the Grammy Museum Experience coming to Newark's Prudential Center and the annual Grammy Awards this Sunday, here's a look at all the Grammy-winning artists with roots in the Garden State.