New Rankings Released: High School In Lincroft Makes U.S. Top 50 New Rankings Released: High School In Lincroft Makes U.S. Top 50 New Rankings Released: High School In Lincroft Makes U.S. Top 50
New Rankings Released: High School In Lincroft Makes U.S. Top 50 Three Jersey Shore public high schools were recognized among the 100 best in the U.S., according to an education data website. Niche has released its 2025 Best Public High Schools in America list. The website said its rankings are based on "rigorous analysis of key statistics," U.S. Department of Education data, and millions of reviews from students and parents. Five of the top 50 high schools in the U.S. were from New Jersey, including two on the Jersey Shore. Bergen County Academies in Hackensack was the top school in the Garden State and 20th nationally…
Repeat Offender Convicted In Trenton Shooting That Paralyzed Man, Prosecutors Say Repeat Offender Convicted In Trenton Shooting That Paralyzed Man, Prosecutors Say Repeat Offender Convicted In Trenton Shooting That Paralyzed Man, Prosecutors Say
Repeat Offender Convicted In Trenton Shooting That Paralyzed Man, Prosecutors Say A Trenton man was found guilty of shooting and paralyzing another man more than two years ago, authorities said. A jury convicted 40-year-old Henry Hutchinson on all counts on Wednesday, Sept. 25, Acting Mercer County Prosecutor Theresa Hilton said in a news release. He was indicted in a shooting that happened at around 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Investigators said Hutchinson shot a 38-year-old man twice on the 100 block of Chambers Street. "After the victim fell to the ground, Hutchinson stood over him and shot him a third time," said Hilton. "The victim was rendered a …
Trenton Boy, 17, Killed In Sunday Afternoon Shooting: Prosecutors Trenton Boy, 17, Killed In Sunday Afternoon Shooting: Prosecutors Trenton Boy, 17, Killed In Sunday Afternoon Shooting: Prosecutors
Trenton Boy, 17, Killed In Sunday Afternoon Shooting: Prosecutors A Trenton teen was killed in a shooting in the capital city's West Ward section, authorities said. Opium Leverette, 17, died in the shooting on Sunday, Sept. 22, Acting Mercer County Prosecutor Theresa Hilton said in a news release.  Police responded to a ShotSpotter activation near the intersection of Parkside and Homan avenues at around 12:32 p.m. Officers gave aid to Leverette after finding him with a gunshot wound to his back.  Paramedics rushed Leverette to Capital Health Regional Medical Center. He was pronounced deceased at …
Bergen County Landlords Among 25 Facing Fines For Considering Tenants' Criminal Histories Bergen County Landlords Among 25 Facing Fines For Considering Tenants' Criminal Histories Bergen County Landlords Among 25 Facing Fines For Considering Tenants' Criminal Histories
Bergen County Landlords Among 25 Facing Fines For Considering Tenants' Criminal Histories Twenty-five landlords are facing fines after state officials said they violated state laws by considering potential tenants' criminal histories. According to NJ Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR), the notices of violation allege that the housing providers violated the law by, among other things, asking criminal history-related questions on housing applications that are prohibited by the law. The Notices of Violation announced Monday, Sept. 16 were served on housing providers located in 15 municipalities across Atlantic, Bergen, Burlington, C…
Drunk, Speeding West Windsor Teen Charged In Crash That Killed Passenger: Prosecutor Drunk, Speeding West Windsor Teen Charged In Crash That Killed Passenger: Prosecutor Drunk, Speeding West Windsor Teen Charged In Crash That Killed Passenger: Prosecutor
Drunk, Speeding West Windsor Teen Charged In Crash That Killed Passenger: Prosecutor A West Windsor teen has been accused of driving drunk and more than twice the speed limit in a crash that killed his passenger, authorities said. Rehan Jahangir, 18, was given four charges in the Tuesday, Aug. 20 crash, Acting Mercer County Prosecutor Theresa Hilto said in a news release on Tuesday, Sept. 17.  Daniel Haas, 18, of Princeton Junction, died after the wreck on Lanwin Boulevard. West Windsor police responded to the scene near Providence Drive at around 3:49 a.m. Officers found a 2024 Tesla Model Y that crashed into a tree, causing significant damag…
Sidewalk Save: Bodycam Footage Shows Hightstown Officers Saving Choking Baby Sidewalk Save: Bodycam Footage Shows Hightstown Officers Saving Choking Baby Sidewalk Save: Bodycam Footage Shows Hightstown Officers Saving Choking Baby
Sidewalk Save: Bodycam Footage Shows Hightstown Officers Saving Choking Baby Newly-released body-worn camera footage shows two New Jersey police officers saving a choking baby. Hightstown Officers Daniel Abbatemarco and Kenneth Larsen responded to a call of a choking baby girl on March 31. Upon arrival, they were met by a man holding the girl. Larsen arrived on scene and quickly performed the Infant Heimlich Maneuver on the girl, who was breathing again in a matter of seconds. Meanwhile, Abbatemarco and Larsen comforted the man holding her and a woman crying at the scene. "She's breathing, she's clear," the officers say. "Let's let out a cry sweetheart!" …
Two West Nile Virus-Related Deaths Among Six New Cases Reported In New Jersey Two West Nile Virus-Related Deaths Among Six New Cases Reported In New Jersey Two West Nile Virus-Related Deaths Among Six New Cases Reported In New Jersey
Two West Nile Virus-Related Deaths Among Six New Cases Reported In New Jersey New Jersey health officials are reporting an additional six cases of West Nile Virus including two deaths, and two presumptive viremic blood donor (PVD) cases in the state.  The six new WNV cases are residents of Bergen, Camden, Cumberland, Hudson, Mercer, and Middlesex counties (one 50+, two 60+, one 70+, two 80+). The two individuals who died were older adults from Cumberland and Mercer counties, the DOH said. Two human cases of WNV were reported earlier this year in Middlesex and Union counties. Seven out of the eight cases were hospitalized with neuroinvasive disease, includi…
$1.1M In Drugs, 5 Firearms, $65K Seized From Hamilton Man, Prosecutor Says $1.1M In Drugs, 5 Firearms, $65K Seized From Hamilton Man, Prosecutor Says $1.1M In Drugs, 5 Firearms, $65K Seized From Hamilton Man, Prosecutor Says
$1.1M In Drugs, 5 Firearms, $65K Seized From Hamilton Man, Prosecutor Says A 35-year-old Mercer County man is facing a slew of charges after investigators uncovered $1.1 million in drugs, five handguns, and $65,000 in cash from him, authorities said. James Nalbone Jr., 35, of Hamilton Township, was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 7, following a month-long investigation, Acting Mercer County Prosecutor Theresa L. Hilton said. Detectives detained Nalbone at his home on Byron Avenue and executed a search warrant, Hilton said. Sgt. Tom Paglione's K-9 partner, Indy, gave positive indications of a drug odor at multiple locations within the premises, poli…
Pedestrian Hit By Two Trains, Killed In Central Jersey: NJ Transit Pedestrian Hit By Two Trains, Killed In Central Jersey: NJ Transit Pedestrian Hit By Two Trains, Killed In Central Jersey: NJ Transit
Pedestrian Hit By Two Trains, Killed In Central Jersey: NJ Transit A pedestrian was struck by two trains and killed in West Windsor Township, officials said. The person was hit by a Northeast Corridor train for the New Jersey Transit just west of Princeton Junction Station at around 9:26 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13, an NJ Transit spokesperson said. Train No. 3825 had left New York Penn Station at 8:12 a.m. and was scheduled to arrive in Trenton at 9:48 a.m. The pedestrian was also struck by an Amtrak train at the same location. None of the 180 passengers or crew members on the NJ Transit train were injured. Northeast C…
Bystanders Stop Sex Offender From Raping Teen Girl In Trenton Neighborhood, Police Say Bystanders Stop Sex Offender From Raping Teen Girl In Trenton Neighborhood, Police Say Bystanders Stop Sex Offender From Raping Teen Girl In Trenton Neighborhood, Police Say
Bystanders Stop Sex Offender From Raping Teen Girl In Trenton Neighborhood, Police Say A sex offender was accused of trying to rape a teen girl in a Trenton neighborhood one day after he was released from prison, authorities said. Malik Bright, 24, of Trenton, was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 7, the Trenton Police Department said in a news release. Officers responded to the report of an attempted sexual assault near the corner of Louise Lane and Marion Street in the city's Stuyvesant/Prospect neighborhood at around 9:37 a.m. Investigators said Bright followed the 17-year-old girl from a bus stop for several blocks. She knew Bright was following her and she tried…
Philadelphia Patrol Car Rammed During Car Meetup, Suspect Arrested Philadelphia Patrol Car Rammed During Car Meetup, Suspect Arrested Philadelphia Patrol Car Rammed During Car Meetup, Suspect Arrested
Philadelphia Patrol Car Rammed During Car Meetup, Suspect Arrested A 19-year-old man from Mercer County, NJ, was arrested after his car struck a Philadelphia police car during a meetup, authorities said. On Aug. 10, at approximately 9:45 p.m., Philadelphia Police officers responded to the intersection of Torresdale and Adams Avenues to disperse crowds in reference to a car meetup Upon arrival, officers encountered a large crowd engaged in reckless driving activities, including multiple vehicles performing burnouts. While attempting to disperse the crowd, a patrol vehicle from the 15th Police District was struck by a fleeing vehicle driven by Chase Possert …
Tornado Watch Now Issued In Bergen County As Debby Creeps In Tornado Watch Now Issued In Bergen County As Debby Creeps In Tornado Watch Now Issued In Bergen County As Debby Creeps In
Tornado Watch Now Issued In Bergen County As Debby Creeps In The National Weather Service has shifted its tornado watch across New Jersey and Pennsylvania as Hurricane Debby creeps in. In New Jersey, the tornado watch is in effect through 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9 and covers Bergen, Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren counties in North Jersey. In Pennsylvania, the tornado watch is issued in Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Monroe, and Bucks counties. The tornado threat for South Jersey has diminished since the initial watch was issued early Friday morning, which has since been canceled. AccuWeather Th…