Nutley, NJ man hit pedestrian and faked a carjacking, police say
Nutley resident Samuel Torres has been arrested on charges of leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident result in serious bodily injury, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, hindering...
View ArticleNJ music teacher molested student during lessons, cops say
The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office alleges that Fernando Valladares, 57, engaged in the conduct on multiple occasions with a child under the age of 13. Continue reading…
View ArticleWATCH: Woman pushes cart into teen at Clifton, NJ Target
The woman said she was angered by a group of teens yelling at seniors and children with an orange cone in the parking lot. Continue reading…
View ArticleCar plunges into NJ river: Rescuers dive deep to save driver
It took several attempts by police and bystanders to free the individual from the vehicle. Continue reading…
View ArticleLyndhurst Dunkin' latest to be sued for too-hot coffee
Township resident Paul Haggerty claims he was served coffee with a mismatched cup and lid, causing the beverage to spill on him and resulting in second- and third-degree burns. Continue reading…
View ArticleMan fires flame thrower at police during Lyndhurst, NJ standof
The standoff began Tuesday afternoon on Thomas Avenue in Lyndhurst. Continue reading…
View ArticleLyndhurst HS seniors will walk for graduation after busted prank
After a senior prank, the group of NJ male teens was told they wouldn't be able to take part in their graduation ceremony. The schools super reversed course on Wednesday. Continue reading…
View ArticleSenior prank treated like terrorist strike at NJ high school
A senior prank that should have been met with nothing more than a stern ‘talking to’ turned into a very close call for the prankster. Continue reading…
View ArticleMedieval Times workers will vote on joining union
The actors, stunt performers and stable hands at the unique dinner theater venue cited safety concerns, as well as wages lagging behind the cost of living in North Jersey. Continue reading…
View ArticleMedieval Times performers in NJ vote to join labor union
Nearly 40 actors, stunt performers and stable hands have voted to unionize at the New Jersey entertainment venue, saying lagging wages and safety concerns were top issues. Continue reading…
View ArticleLyndhurst Woman Faces Psych Test in Alleged Murder Plot
A northern New Jersey woman charged with hiring a hit man to kill her ex-boyfriend's girlfriend has been ordered by a judge to undergo a psychiatric evaluation. Continue reading…
View ArticleLyndhurst Man Fatally Stabbed Neighbor, Says Prosecutor
Prosecutors say a 49-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of his upstairs neighbor at northern New Jersey apartment building. Continue reading…
View ArticleLyndhurst Man Indicted in Neighbor’s Stabbing Death
A man who allegedly stabbed his upstairs neighbor after they argued at a northern New Jersey apartment complex has been indicted on murder charges. Continue reading…
View ArticleNJ Woman Pleads Guilty in Murder-For-Hire Scheme
Federal prosecutors say a northern New Jersey woman has admitted that she tried to hire a hit man to kill her ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend. Continue reading…
View ArticleEx-NJ Mail Carrier Sentenced For Delivering Cocaine
A former New Jersey mail carrier who used her daily route to move cocaine shipments in falsely addressed packages has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison. Continue reading…
View ArticleMore NJ towns getting rid of Airbnb and short-term rentals
The war rages on in North Jersey against short-term rentals made possible through companies such as Airbnb. Continue reading…
View ArticleNJ jail guard accused of sexually assaulting pre-teen girl
The charges stem from alleged incidents between 2003 and 2004 when the now-adult woman was younger than 14. Continue reading…
View ArticleNJ high school teacher, coach accused of sexting underage girls
An educator at Lyndhurst High School exchanged sexually explicit messages with underage girls, prosecutors charged this week. Continue reading…
View ArticleBomb threats close Bergen County Courthouse, 3 college campuses
The Bergen County Courthouse and Bergen County Community College's three campus' were evacuated around 10 a.m. Continue reading…
View Article'I'm here!' — Naked NJ attorney in heels bursts into home: cops
Police say a 39-year-old man walked into a stranger’s home wearing nothing but a T-shirt and high heels before declaring: “I’m here!” Continue reading…
View ArticleMeet the new queen of Lyndhurst (at Medieval Times)
Here thee, here thee! The Lyndhurst castle has a new ruler, and we’ve got the deets. Continue reading…
View ArticleLyndhurst man has been missing for days — have you seen him?
Vitorino Cirne left his home sometime on Thursday morning and has not been seen since, according to police. Continue reading…
View ArticleEx-teacher gets prison for sexually assaulting 15-year-old girl
The woman was more than twice the victim's age when the assault happened. Continue reading…
View ArticleAll clear: Bergen community college evacuated over bomb threat
All three campuses of the community college were cleared and searched as a precaution Monday, according to reports. Continue reading…
View ArticleCops say client who ran out on $600 hair salon bill is scammer
After a North Jersey stylist spent hours doing a woman's hair, she skipped out on paying. Police then caught up to the Howell woman, who they said was on a spree. Continue reading…
View ArticleTeen traveled from Brooklyn to Lyndhurst, NJ to make bomb threat
The 15-year-old admitted making the bomb threat on Oct. 7 near Lyndhurst High School using a device to conceal his identity. Continue reading…
View Article'Oldest cheese shop in America' is moving from NY to NJ
Alleva Dairy is saying arrivederci to New Yorkers — not by choice — and planning to set up shop in Bergen County. Promoted as the oldest cheese shop in America, the store at Grand St. and Mulberry St....
View ArticleReigning North Jersey pizza gaina champion is in Lyndhurst
"It was always my dream to have my own Italian specialty store and bakery." Continue reading…
View ArticleNJ man, child killed in Route 80 off-ramp crash
A Honda Odyssey driven by Robert Csapo of Lyndhurst traveling east on Route 80 went off the left side of the ramp at Exit 53 (Route 46) in Wayne and hit a light pole. Continue reading…
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