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Suspended Manville Police Chief Convicted at Trial of Official Misconduct, Sexual Assault

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Bridgewater NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) announced today that, following an approximately three-week trial, suspended Manville Police Chief Thomas Herbst was convicted by a jury in Somerville, New Jersey, of several counts of Official Misconduct and related offenses, stemming from sexually assaultive and sexually inappropriate activity against several subordinates, both inside and outside the workplace, frequently while he was on duty.

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Wayne Police Officer Shoots Sword-Wielding Suspect During Welfare Check

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Wayne NJ, a police-involved shooting occurred Friday night in the White Birch Court neighborhood of Wayne, New Jersey, after officers encountered a man armed with two swords during a welfare check.

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First African American Cardinal to Celebrate Black History Month in Newark

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Newark NJ, Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory, retiring Archbishop of Washington, D.C., and the first African American Cardinal, will join Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, for the Archdiocese of Newark’s Black History Month Jubilee Mass on Sunday, February 16, at 2:30 p.m. in Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart.

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Little Ferry Man Arrested for Kidnapping and Sexual Assault at Willowbrook Mall

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Wayne NJ, a Little Ferry man, Denys Ludisaca, 23, has been arrested and charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a teenage girl at Willowbrook Mall earlier this month, according to Passaic County authorities.

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Wayne Councilman Sparks Controversy Over “Affordable Housing” Rant Comparing it to Socialism

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Wayne NJ, a heated debate erupted last week during a township council meeting as Councilman Joseph Scuralli delivered a fiery critique of affordable housing policies, comparing the state’s housing mandates to the oppressive governance of Joseph Stalin in the former Soviet Union.

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Bomb Threat at Montclair’s Wellmont Theater Deemed a Hoax

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Montclair NJ,  a bomb threat disrupted a live performance at the Wellmont Theater on Saturday night, forcing concert-goers to evacuate. Authorities later confirmed the threat was a hoax.

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Montclair School Closure: Teacher Charged After Potential Threat

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Montclair NJ, Montclair public schools were closed on Monday following a “potential threat” that led to the arrest of a teacher on administrative leave. The incident underscores the district’s commitment to student and staff safety while highlighting swift action by local authorities.

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Bank Manager, Charged with Stealing Nearly $70,00 from bank

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Belleville NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 43-year-old AMIRA T. WHITE of Belleville, NJ, on charges of theft by deception. The arrest is the result of a months-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.

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Lung Association: Elevated Levels of Cancer-Causing Radon Gas Detected in Nearly 10% of New Jersey Homes

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Ringwood NJ,  Radon remains the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and the latest American Lung Association “State of Lung Cancer” report reveals that in New Jersey 9.8%% of radon test results equal or exceed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) action level of 4 pCi/L. During January for National Radon Action Month, the Lung Association in New Jersey strongly urges all residents to test their home for radon and take immediate steps to mitigate the threat if high levels are found.

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Major Sinkhole Shuts Down Eastbound Interstate 80 in New Jersey

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Wharton NJ, a large sinkhole has disrupted travel on Interstate 80 in Wharton, Morris County, forcing the closure of the eastbound lanes for emergency repairs. The closure, which began Thursday morning, is causing significant delays and rerouting traffic.

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Cardinal Tobin to Celebrate Opening Mass for Jubilee Year at Newark Cathedral

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Newark NJ, this month, the universal Catholic Church will begin its Jubilee Year 2025, a yearlong journey of spiritual renewal intended for the faithful to become “Pilgrims of Hope” in the face of global strife. To commemorate this moment locally, the Archdiocese of Newark will hold an Opening Mass celebrated by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, on Sunday, Dec. 29, at 12 p.m. in Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart.

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United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Philip Sellinger, Announces his Resignation

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Newark NJ, the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Philip Sellinger, announced his resignation today, effective at 11:59 p.m., Jan. 8, 2025.  Mr. Sellinger made the following statement regarding his departure and tenure in office:

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Monmouth County Sheriff Calls On Governor Phil Murphy to Declare a State of Emergency Over Drone Activity

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Freehold NJ, reports of mysterious drone activity continue to surface across Monmouth County, prompting Sheriff Shaun Golden to urge federal and state officials to take swift action. While the sightings are not currently deemed a threat to public safety, the situation has raised concerns among residents and officials alike.

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Justice After Decades: Breakthrough DNA Technology Solves 1997 Murder of Tamara Tignor

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Bridgewater NJ, in a case that haunted Somerset County for over 25 years, investigators have finally made an arrest in the 1997 murder of Tamara Tignor, thanks to advanced DNA technology. Robert Creter, a 60-year-old Canadian man, has been charged with murder in connection to Tignor’s brutal death, prosecutors announced this week.

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Mysterious Drone Sightings in North Jersey Spark Outcry from Morris County Mayors

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Mendham NJ, a growing wave of mysterious drone sightings in North Jersey has left residents and local leaders searching for answers. In response, a coalition of 19 mayors and elected officials from Morris County is demanding immediate action from state and federal authorities.

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