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Ex-husband of teacher in sex assault case gets probation for burglary
The former husband of Maplewood teacher Nicole Dufault, Drew Dufault, 34, of Newark was sentenced to 18 months of probation for a 2014 burglary in West Orange Drew DufaultEssex County Correctional...
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N.J. men plead guilty in fatal shooting before police chase
Rashi Finch, 21, of Irvington, and Tarik Ford, 21, of East Orange, have pleaded guilty to charges related to the March 29, 2013 killing of Craig Pinckney, Jr. in East Orange NEWARK -- Two men have...
View ArticleDisabled man could not consent to sex in professor's abuse case, expert says
Dr. Paul Fulford testified about his evaluations of the alleged victim on Thursday at Rutgers-Newark professor Anna Stubblefield's trial NEWARK -- At the trial of Rutgers-Newark professor Anna...
View ArticleMan charged with robbing, killing taxi driver who was father of 10
A 20-year-old Rahway man is charged with murder and robbery in the killing of taxi cab driver who was the father of 10 children. RAHWAY -- A 20-year-old city man is being held on $1 million bail,...
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Cops looking for man who allegedly exposed himself on NJ Transit bus
Man fled when the bus stopped, authorities allege. Police are looking for a man who allegedly exposed himself on a bus. File photo. (NJ Advance Media for NJ.com) GLEN RIDGE -- Police are looking for...
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Newark schools spokeswoman leaving district for California
Executive Director of Communications Brittany Chord Parmley is leaving the district after 10 months for a job with California's Assembly Republicans Parmley NEWARK - Two months after being appointed...
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SHU to celebrate radio station anniversary
The Seton Hall University radio station, WSOU, will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its Arab Caravan Radio Show on Saturday with a benefit concert featuring virtuoso Simon Shaheen and his ensemble....
View ArticlePolice fire on allegedly armed suspect in Newark, no one hit
Fleeing teen pulled gun on police, authorities say NEWARK -- A city police officer shot at a fleeing suspect Friday night after the suspect pointed a gun at him, department spokesman Sgt. Ron Glover...
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Orange woman helped ID thieves steal $1M, feds say
Marie Poitevien will be sentenced Dec. 17. ORANGE -- An Orange woman admits she helped steal more than $1 million by participating in a scheme to fraudulently file tax returns, according to U.S....
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2 shootings, car crash leave 3 dead in Newark, officials say
All of the incidents occurred within seven hours on Saturday night and Sunday morning. Two deadly shootings and a fatal car crash are under investigation in Newark.File photo NEWARK -- Two shootings...
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N.J. couple donates $20M to Notre Dame
Donation will pay for low-income students to attend the school, officials said. A general view of the "Golden Dome" on the campus of Notre Dame University. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel | Getty Images)...
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Why 9/11 'flag photographer' went from newsroom to classroom | The...
Fourteen years after taking the iconic image "Raising The Flag at Ground Zero," Tom Franklin has transitioned to a teaching career at Montclair State. By Paul Brubaker | The Backgrounder Firefighters...
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New eats: 4 restaurants set to open in Essex County
All are expected to open this year. ESSEX COUNTY -- Locals looking for new culinary options are in luck. Four new restaurants have recently announced that they will be opening in Essex County. Here's...
View ArticleThousands flock to N.J. town for day of play (PHOTOS)
The second annual PlayDay was held in South Orange Sunday. SOUTH ORANGE -- About 3,500 people walked the village streets Sunday for a day filled with performances, games, and local eats. The second...
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63-year-old cyclist without helmet dies in biking accident, police say
Man lost control of his bicycle while riding in Caldwell, authorities said. Man lost control of his bicycle while riding in Caldwell, authorities said. File photo of the Caldwell police station....
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Two arrested after wrong-way chase, crash on Routes 1 & 9
Two men driving north in the southbound lanes of Route 1 & 9 fled from police before crashing into an Elizabeth gas station. Linden police say a Newark man led officers on a chase going the wrong...
View Article4th N.J. medical marijuana dispensary will open in October
The state Health Department announced Monday a new marijuana dispensary will open to the public next month. TRENTON -- The state Health Department announced Monday a new medical marijuana dispensary...
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Alcohol a factor in crash that killed Newark cabbie, authorities say
Woman was arrested on vehicular manslaughter charges in connection with the crash, authorities said. Woman was arrested on vehicular manslaughter charges in connection with the crash, authorities...
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Man cashed dead friend's insurance, Social Security checks, prosecutor says
A Newark man is accused of collecting $14,000 for a life insurance company and $5,000 in Social Security checks for a friend who recently died. Acting Union County Prosecutor Grace Park announced that...
View ArticleA nurturing presence for N.J. children with life-threatening illnesses
Dr. James Oleske is a world-renowned pediatric infectious disease immunologist in Newark, who is committed to caring for underserved families with children suffering from serious and terminal...
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