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Newark cop beaten in alleged inmate escape attempt from University Hospital
Officials say the veteran officer was attacked while escorting a jail detainee to the bathroom. University Hospital-Newark (file photo) NEWARK -- A veteran city police officer was severely injured in...
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Grand N.J. estate on market for $5.9M; Thomas Edison museum sold separately
The 6-acre Landmore estate built for the son of Thomas Edison includes a grand library, a solarium, nine fireplaces and a miniature stone castle for children — but the contents of a Thomas Edison...
View ArticleN.J. native Scott Kelly counting down days until return from space (PHOTOS)
Kelly's 340 straight days in space will be an American record Watch video Former West Orange resident Scott Kelly plans to savor the final days of his nearly year-long stay in space. Kelly, who...
View ArticleN.J. man admits collection firm was run as Ponzi scheme
The West Orange man also agreed to make nearly $50 million in restitution. Nine years ago, the world economy was about to melt down over the reckless trading and selling of bundles of debt, and...
View ArticleNewark firefighter may seek to withdraw guilty plea in theft case, attorney says
Latina Byrd, 46, of Newark, pleaded guilty on Jan. 20 to a hindering charge for withholding a financial ledger during the theft investigation NEWARK -- A Newark firefighter may seek to retract her...
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Newark man had $4K in narcotics on top of dresser, cops say
He had a prescription drug used to treat opiod dependence, police said. Watch video A Newark man was found with marijuana and Suboxone films on his dresser, police said. (File photo) NEWARK -- A...
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Inmate tried to disarm police guard during attack, escape, police say
Police have identified the jail detainee who allegedly assaulted a Newark police officer during a Thursday evening escape attempt University Hospital. Police officials say Jose Rodriguez beat a Newark...
View ArticleTeen's killing shows 'problem with guns in our society,' judge says
Superior Court Judge Siobhan Teare sentenced Rasoo Scott to 10 years in state prison for the Sept. 1, 2012 fatal shooting of 16-year-old Daniel Ebron-Berbick in Newark NEWARK -- What began as a...
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Gunman arrested in Jersey City man's murder, authorities say
Irvington man is being held on $1 million bail, authorities said. Rakeem Johnson was arrested on various charges in connection with the December homicide, authorities said. (File photo) NEWARK --...
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Jail detainee charged in escape attempt has 20 convictions, police say
Rodríguez was arrested Thursday after he tried to flee a traffic stop in stolen car, police said. Police officials say Jose Rodriguez beat a Newark police officer while attempting to escape custody...
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Newark police arrest shooting, stabbing suspects
Men face assault and weapons offenses stemming from incidents this week, police say. NEWARK -- Two men have been arrested for a shooting and a stabbing that occurred earlier this week, Acting Public...
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6 alleged 'johns' charged in Newark prostitution sweep
A seventh suspect is also being sought following undercover operation NEWARK -- An undercover operation resulted in the arrests of six men on charges of soliciting prostitution, while a seventh...
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SHU gives back to rescue squad
Seton Hall University donated $10,263 to the volunteers of the South Orange Rescue Squad on Feb. 16. Tracy Gottlieb (left) and Patrick Linfante (right) present a check to Rescue Squad Captain Dan...
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2 N.J. men plead guilty in international carjacking ring
"Operation Jacked" took down scheme to send stolen cars to West Africa, cops say Kurtis Bossie and Jim J. Bryant Jr.NJOAG TRENTON -- Two men charged in a 2014 crackdown on an international ring that...
View ArticleIs threat over for the year after February was snow dud?
Time to put those snow shovels away? Well, not so fast. Watch video With only one day remaining and no big snowstorms brewing in the forecast, February is going to turn out to be a big snowfall dud...
View ArticleSsscary: Cop helps capture 6-foot-long snake in Newark
The officer used a box to cover the snake. NEWARK -- Humans aren't the only ones enjoying the warm weather Sunday. A Newark Police Officer captured a six-foot snake at about 1:30 p.m. basking on...
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Man killed in hit-and-run crash near Newark airport was NYPD officer
Vincent Harrison, 26, was hit on the New Jersey Turnpike after a minor accident around 3 a.m. Sunday, authorities said An off-duty New York City police officer was killed by a hit-and-run driver on...
View Article20 displaced after 4-alarm fire tears through row of Newark homes
An elderly man and woman had to be rescued from one of the houses on West Runyon Street in the city's South Ward NEWARK -- At least 20 people were displaced after a four-alarm fire tore through a row...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: Feb. 29, 2016
There are a number of ways people who want to help can participate in caring for homeless animals. If you're interested in helping homeless animals but aren't able to adopt one, there are a number of...
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Millburn teacher honored by NJAHPERD
Mark Friedrich named High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year by NJAHPERD. Mark FriedrichMillburn Public Schools MILLBURN -- Millburn High School health and physical education teacher Mark...
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