N.J. high court takes gun from ex-cop over domestic violence history
The state Supreme Court ruled a former Roseland police officer must surrender his guns and hunting knife because of multiple accusations of domestic violence. TRENTON -- The state Supreme Court...
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Mother of 5-year-old son who killed brother can attend slain child's viewing
A judge has given permission for a mother who is in jail to attend the funeral of her son who was accidentally shot by his brother, sources say. NEWARK -- A woman arrested after her 5-year-old son...
View Article27th doctor pleads guilty in massive medical bribery case
Prosecutors believe it is the largest number of medical professionals ever to plead guilty in a bribery investigation. NEWARK -- A physician from Montclair on Thursday became the 27th doctor to plead...
View ArticleDriver charged with vehicular homicide in crash that killed 66-year-old,...
The victim was on her way home from her job at the township Burger King when the crash happened, police said. UNION -- A 66-year-old woman died from injuries sustained on her way home from work early...
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Newark man tried to bribe juror with 'donation,' prosecutor says
A man arrested in a Teaneck domestic violence case faces charges of trying to bribe a Union County juror in another man's case. A Newark man arrested on a domestic violence charge now faces...
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See if you can get a perfect seven this week. Before you knock off for the long holiday weekend, let's see how well you recall the top stories of the week gone by. Answer the seven questions below...
View ArticleCollege student from Newark fights to get healthy as she waits for transplant
Khara Brown, a college student from Newark, is the essence of strength and hope. Her intestines ruptured last year and she has been fighting to reclaim her life for a transplant that she needs. The...
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60 extra cops on duty for July 4 weekend in Newark
Police will have "zero-tolerance" for quality of life offenses in the city, public safety director says More Newark police officers will be deployed over the Fourth of July holiday weekend (File...
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Glimpse of History: Young men and Old Glory in Montclair
The group was formed to raise funds for the erection of a flagpole in Sunset Park. MONTCLAIR -- Young men affiliated with the Sunset Park Flag Association in Montclair posed for this photo in 1920. In...
View Article1 dead after West Caldwell crash
Crash involves multiple vehicles WEST CALDWELL -- One person died after a multi-vehicle crash on Passaic Avenue in the township Friday, officials said. Essex County Prosecutor's Office spokeswoman...
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Boy, 4, fatally shot by his 5-year-old brother wanted to be a doctor, family...
Family members described Christopher Lassiter, the 4-year-old who was fatally shot by his brother last week, as a sweet boy who loved superheroes and basketball. Watch video EAST ORANGE -- The...
View ArticleTornado watch issued for parts of N.J.
A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop during severe thunderstorms. UPDATE: Storms leave thousands of homes without power The National Weather Service has issued a...
View ArticleRock walls to Bolivian dancing: How Essex County will celebrate the 4th of July
A breakdown of when and where to see fireworks and other entertainment this weekend. ESSEX COUNTY -- At Montclair's 66th annual Independence Day event, attendees can see Bolivian dances, a Gaelic...
View ArticleMale corrections officer allegedly sexually assaulted female inmates
Inmates have filed a lawsuit against the former corrections officer. FLEMINGTON -- Hunterdon County Superior Court Judge Michael F. O'Neill heard oral arguments Friday on a motion for summary...
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17-year-old with crack, stolen gun among 3 Newark arrests, sheriff says
Investigators respond to North Ward drug complaints Essex County Sheriff's officers made drug and weapons arrests in Newark's North Ward (File photo) NEWARK -- Essex County sheriff's officers seized...
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Man wanted for Newark shooting shows up at police station, officials say
City man faces aggravated assault, weapons charges Shadee Holley (Photo: Dept. of Public Safety) NEWARK -- A 26-year-old man was charged with shooting another person in the city, Public Safety...
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Advocate files complaint against congresswoman's staffer (VIDEO)
Alexander Roubian said U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman's chief of staff assaulted him at Trenton's gun violence roundtable. Watch video TRENTON -- A gun rights advocate says he's filed a complaint...
View ArticleWoman killed, cop hurt in 5-vehicle West Caldwell crash
Authorities identify victim as 33-year-old Caldwell resident WEST CALDWELL -- A woman was killed and a West Caldwell police officer was injured in a five-vehicle crash Friday morning near Passaic and...
View ArticleN.J. Assemblywoman becomes judge, leaves seat open
State Assemblywoman Grace Spencer has become a state Superior Court judge in Essex County. TRENTON -- Grace Spencer, who has represented New Jersey's largest city for eight years in the state...
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Man lied about carjacking after drugs, gun found in vehicle, police say
Two girls hurt in crash Terrell Bentley, 23 (Photo: Dept of Public Safety) NEWARK -- A man drove away from police early Friday, crashed the car with a gun and drugs in the vehicle before he claimed...
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