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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Garfield Man Charged In Fatal Drug Overdose

29-YEAR-OLD GARFIELD MAN CHARGED WITH SELLING DRUGS THAT CAUSED THE DEATH OF A MAN

     "Melvin Guzman Was Charged Today, With First Degree Strict Liability For A Drug-Induced Death In Connection With A September 2023 Fatal Overdose."

Thursday, March 28, 2024, 2:30 P.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,



GARFIELD, NJ.- Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella reported, that following an investigation, Today a 29-Year-Old Garfield, New Jersey man was Taken into Custody and Charged in connection with The September 17, 2023, Fatal Overdose of a 30-Year-Old Garfield man.


     The investigation began on September 17, 2023, shortly after 6:30 p.m., Members of The Garfield Police Department responded to a 911 Emergency Call Reporting the Drug Overdose of Two Individuals. Upon arrival, Police Officers located Two Victims in the area of 249 Lincoln Place in Garfield. 


      Police Officers and First Responders performed Life-Saving Efforts including The Administration of Naloxone. The Victims were immediately transported to a Nearby Hospital Treatment, where one of the Victims, later identified as Ivan Santiago, 30, of Garfield, New Jersey succumbed to a Fentanyl Overdose and was pronounced deceased a short time later.


     A Six-Month Investigation by The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office and The Garfield Police Department into Mr. Santiago's Death and Drug Activity determined that Melvin Guzman, 29, of Garfield, New Jersey, was the Individual who Supplied the Fatal Dose of Narcotics that Caused the Death of Mr. Santiago. 


       Accordingly, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, Mr. Guzman was Taken into Custody in Garfield, New Jersey, and Formally Charged with First Degree Strict Liability for a Drug-Induced Death; and Third Degree Distribution of Fentanyl. Guzman was Processed on The Charges and was Remanded to The Bergen County Jail pending Future Court Proceedings in Bergen County Superior Court.


"The Rules Of The Court Requires Us To Include A Statement, That States: The Charges Outlined In This Publication Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."


FILED UNDER: MARCH 28, 2024: LAW, LOCAL, BERGEN: 


      

  

Sisters Charged In Prescription Drug Theft From Medical Center

ATLANTIC COUNTY SISTERS CHARGED WITH THEFT OF PILLS FROM SHREWSBURY MEDICAL CENTER

     "Deborah Baskerville & Shonte Hall Are Both Charged With Multiple Counts Relating To The Theft Of Oxycodone Pills From A Nursing Facility."

Thursday, March 28, 2024, 1:00 P.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,



SHREWSBURY, NJ.- Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago reported, that Two Atlantic County Sisters have been Charged in connection with The Theft of Prescription Drugs from a Shrewsbury, New Jersey Nursing Facility.



     According to The Prosecutor's Office, Deborah Baskerville, 38, of Galloway Township, New Jersey has been Charged with Third Degree Impersonation Under a False Identity; Third Degree Unlicensed Practice of Medicine Under a False Identity; Third Degree Theft by Deception; Third Degree Theft of a Controlled Dangerous Substance; Fourth Degree Unlicensed Practice of Medicine; and Fourth Degree Conspiracy to Commit Theft by Deception.



     Baskerville's Sister, Shonte Hall, 36, of Egg Harbor City, New Jersey has been Charged with Fourth Degree Conspiracy to Commit Theft by Deception; and Fourth Degree Conspiracy to Commit Unlicensed Practice of Medicine.


     An Investigation by Detective Sergeant Daniel DeCristofaro of The Shrewsbury Borough Police Department uncovered that The Alleged Theft occurred on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Complete Care, a Skilled Nursing Facility located in Shrewsbury, New Jersey. It has been alleged that Baskerville used Hall's Identity and Nursing License to work a shift at The Facility. The investigation found that during that Shift, Baskerville took Ten Oxycodone Pills valued at around $200.00 from a Locked Medicine Cart and Replaced them with Allergy Pills.


     In Early February 2024, Baskerville Surrendered to Authorities, followed by her Sister, Shonte Hall, a few weeks later. Both Baskerville and Hall made their First Appearances in Monmouth County Superior Court last week, following the hearing The Two were Released according to New Jersey Bail Reform on Pretrial Monitoring, pending Future Court Proceedings.


     The Investigation has further uncovered that Baskerville may have been Engaged in Similar Conduct at other Medical Facilities across New Jersey in 2023, as Hall worked for a Nursing Company that Outsources its Services as Needed.


     Anyone with information regarding the activities of the Two Sisters is asked to contact Detective Sergeant DeCristofaro at (732) 741-2500, Ext. 230.


"The Rules Of The Court Requires Us To Include A Statement, That States: The Charges Outlined In This Publication Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."


FILED UNDER: MARCH 28, 2024: LAW, LOCAL, MONMOUTH: 


      


 

 

Pemberton Man Sentenced To Prison 2021 Double Shooting

21-YEAR-OLD PEMBERTON MAN SENTENCED TO STATE PRISON FOR DOUBLE SHOOTING THAT KILLED ONE

     "Kai Johnson Was Sentenced Yesterday To 28 Years In New Jersey State Prison For Killing Malach Treherne & Shooting A 17-Year-Old Girl."

Thursday, March 28, 2024, 8:00 A.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,



MOUNT HOLLY, NJ.- Yesterday, a Burlington County Superior Court Judge Sentenced a 21-Year-Old Pemberton Township, New Jersey man to 28 Years in New Jersey State Prison for The October 2021, Fatal Shooting of a 17-Year-Old Boy and Critically Injuring a 17-Year-Old Girl.



     According to Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw, The Sentence was The Direct result of a Plea Agreement between The Prosecutor's Office and Kia Johnson, 21, of Pemberton, New Jersey. Johnson in October 2023 Pled Guilty to One Count of First Degree Aggravated Manslaughter; and First Degree Attempted Murder.


     The Sentence stems from an investigation that began on October 18, 2021, at approximately 11:30 p.m., when Members of The Pemberton Township Police Department responded to a Shooting on The 100 Block of Snow Avenue in The Browns Mills Section of The Township.


     Upon arrival, Police Officers found Malachi Treherne, 17, of Pemberton, Unresponsive lying in The Doorway of the Residence from Gunshot Wounds to his Head. Mr. Treherne was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Teen Girl was immediately transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton, New Jersey, and has since recovered from her injury.


     A Swift-Moving Investigation by Members of The Burlington County Prosecutor's Office and The Pemberton Township Police Department were Quickly able to Identify Johnson as The Shooter. Further investigation revealed that Johnson and Treherne were involved in a Verbal Altercation when Johnson Pulled Out a Firearm and Shot Mr. Treherne Twice in the Head. Then Johnson Chased Down The Girl and Shot her Once in The Chest as she was Hiding Behind a Door.


     Following a Manhunt Johnson Surrendered to Burlington County Authorities Three Days after the Shooting.


FILED UNDER: MARCH 28, 2024: LAW, LOCAL, BURLINGTON:          

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Man Charged With Murder In Jersey City Triple Shooting

36-YEAR-OLD HOBOKEN MAN CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH MARCH 9, 2024 TRIPLE SHOOTING

     "Joseph Del Valle Was Charged Yesterday With Murder & Weapons Offenses In A March 9th Triple Shooting In Jersey City."

Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 12:00 P.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,



JERSEY CITY, NJ.- According to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez, on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, a 36-Year-Old Hoboken, New Jersey man was Taken into Custody and Formally Charged in connection with a Triple Shooting that occurred in Jersey City on March 9, 2024.


     On Tuesday, Joseph Del Valle, 36, of Hoboken, New Jersey was Arrested on Summit Avenue in Jersey City and Charged with First Degree Murder; Second Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose; and Second Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon. Del Valle was Processed on The Charges and was Remanded to The Hudson County Correctional Facility pending a First Appearance and Detention Hearing.


     On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, a Hudson County Superior Court Judge Granted The Prosecutor's Office Motion to have Francisco Salcedo, 42, of Jersey City, New Jersey, following his arrest on March 11, 2024, in connection with the March 9, 2024, Triple Shooting. Salcedo was Taken into Custody at The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office and Formally Charged with Aggravated Assault; Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose; and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.


     The Arrests stem from an incident, when on Saturday, March 9, 2024, shortly before 6:30 a.m., Members of The Jersey City Police Department responded to a 911 Emergency Call reporting Multiple Shots Fired on Jordan Avenue in Jersey City. 


     Upon arrival, Police Officers located a Crime Scene on Jordan Avenue between Mercer and Vroom Streets but were unable to locate any Victims. Within minutes The Jersey City Police Department was notified by Medical Staff, that Three men had arrived at Jersey City Medical Center for treatment for Gunshot Wounds. One of The Men, Christoph Terrero Marte, 33, of Jersey City, New Jersey, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 7:35 a.m. The Other Two Men, a 28-Year-Old Union City, New Jersey man, and a 31-Year-Old Jersey City, New Jersey man were treated for Non-Life Threatening Gunshot Wounds.


"The Rules Of The Court Requires Us To Include A Statement, That States: The Charges Outlined In This Publication Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."


FILED UNDER: MARCH 27, 2024: LAW, LOCAL, HUDSON:     

   


 

Teen Struck By Gunfire In Paterson Shooting

15-YEAR-OLD HOSPITALIZED AFTER BEING STRUCK BY GUNFIRE MONDAY AFTERNOON ON A PATERSON STREET

     "Passaic County Authorities Are Continuing To Search For The Gunman In Yesterday Afternoon's Shooting Of A Teen."

Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 9:00 A.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,



PATERSON, NJ.- Passaic County Authorities are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding Monday Afternoon's  Shooting after Gunfire Erupted on Paterson, New Jersey Street, that left a 15-Year-Old Hospitalized.


     According to Passaic County Camelia M. Valdes, on Monday, March 26, 2024, shortly after 3:30 p.m., Members of The Paterson Police Department responded to Saint Joseph's University Medical Center after they were notified that a 15-Year-Old had arrived at the Medical Center seeking treatment for a Non-Life Threatening Gunshot Wound.


     After interviewing the teen, Police Officers learned that the Teen had been Shot in the area of North 8th and Oxford Streets in The City of Paterson. Detectives were able to locate evidence at that location.


     The investigation remains active and ongoing. No arrests have been made as Authorities continue their Search for The Gunman.


      Anyone with information regarding this Shooting is Urged to contact The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office Tips Line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or you can contact The Paterson Police Department's Shooting Investigation Unit at (973) 321-1342. All calls will be kept confidential.


FILED UNDER: MARCH 27, 2024: LAW, LOCAL, PASSAIC:      

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Three Paterson Police Officers Charged With Official Misconduct

THREE PATERSON POLICE OFFICERS WERE CHARGED IN CONNECTION TO A 2022 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INCIDENT

     "Giuseppe Ciarla, Juan Cruz-Fernandez, & Jason Schmid Were Charged Yesterday With Official Misconduct, Conspiracy, & Hindering."

Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 2:00 P.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,



PATERSON, NJ.- Three Paterson Police Officers were Charged on Monday in connection to a December 10, 2022, Domestic Violence Incident that involved a New York City Police Department Captain and his Girlfriend. After being Charged all Three appeared for a First Appearance in Passaic County Central Judicial Processing Court.



     According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes, on Monday, March 25, 2024, the Three Police Officers, Giuseppe Ciarla, 42, of Paterson, New Jersey, Juan Cruz-Fernandez, 29, of Paterson, New Jersey, and Jason Schmid, 34, of Vernon, New Jersey, were Arrested by Members of The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office Public Integrity Unit at The Prosecutor's Office in Totowa, New Jersey, and Formally Charged.


     All Three were Charged with Second Degree Official Misconduct; Second Degree Conspiracy to Commit Official Misconduct; and Third Degree Hindering the Apprehension of Another. Additionally, Mr. Cruz-Fernandez was Charged with Third Degree Tampering with Public Records or Information.


     The Charges stem from an investigation that was conducted by The Passaic County Public Integrity Unit with assistance from The New York City Police Department's Internal Affairs Unit.  It has been alleged that The Three Officers while on Duty with The Paterson Police Department responded to a Domestic Violence Assault on December 10, 2022, shortly after 3:00 a.m.


     Upon arrival, The Three Officers encountered a Female Victim who had Visible Injuries to her Face. The Suspect, Hariton Marachilian, identified himself as a Captain with The New York City Police Department.


     During the ensuing interaction, The Paterson Police Officers failed to investigate how the woman obtained her injuries and did not treat or obtain treatment for her injuries. The Three Officers did not Search for or Collect any Evidence. Further, Marachilian was allowed to leave and Drive Away from The Scene by The Three Officers and Marachilian was Not Charged with any Domestic Violence Offenses.


     Following an Investigation by The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office Domestic Violence Unit, Marachilian was Arrested and Charged with Criminal Offenses for his Conduct that occurred on or about December 10, 2022. 


      The Paterson Police report described the incident as "Both parties said there was no dating relationship" and "There was no evidence of domestic violence," despite Marachilian stating multiple times the two were in a relationship covered by The Domestic Violence Act. 



     On February 20, 2024, a Grand Jury sitting in Passaic County, New Jersey returned an Indictment, Charging Marachilian with First Degree Kidnapping; Two Counts of Second Degree Aggravated Assault; One Count of Third Degree Criminal Restraint; and One Count of Fourth Degree Criminal Coercion.


     The investigation into this matter remains active and ongoing. More information may become available once released by authorities.


"The Rules Of The Court Requires Us To Include A Statement, That States: The Charges Outlined In This Publication Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."


FILED UNDER: MARCH 26, 2024: LAW, LOCAL, PASSAIC:          

Hackensack, New Jersey Man Charged With Sexual Assault Of A Child

76-YEAR-OLD HACKENSACK MAN CHARGED WITH THE SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A PRETEEN

     "Phillip Porter Was Charged On Monday With First Degree Aggravated Assault & Child Endangerment For The Alleged Sexual Assault Of A Child."

Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 12:00 P.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,



HACKENSACK, NJ.- Today, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella reported, on Monday, March 25, 2024, a 76-Year-Old Hackensack, New Jersey man was Taken into Custody and Formally Charged in connection with The Alleged Sexual Assault of a Preteen that occurred in Hackensack, New Jersey.


     According to Authorities, on Saturday, March 23, 2024, The Hackensack Police Department contacted The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Special Victims Unit after Receiving a Report of The Alleged Sexual Assault of a Child, that occurred in the past.


     An investigation by Detectives of The Bergen County Special Victims Unit and The Hackensack Police Department were able to determine that Phillip Porter, 76, of Hackensack, New Jersey, Sexually Assaulted a Child who was Under the Age of Thirteen at the time of The Assault. The Sexual Assault had occurred in the past in Hackensack, New Jersey.


     Accordingly, on Monday, March 25, 2024, Mr. Porter was Taken into Custody at The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office in Paramus, New Jersey, and Formally Charged with First Degree Aggravated Sexual Assault; and Second Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Porter was Processed on The Charges and was Remanded to The Bergen County Jail pending Future Court Proceedings in Bergen County Superior Court in Hackensack, New Jersey.


"The Rules Of The Court Requires Us To Include A Statement, That States: The Charges Outlined In This Publication Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."


FILED UNDER: MARCH 26, 2024: LAW, LOCAL, BERGEN:   


  

Former Toms River School Teacher Sentenced To County Jail

FORMER TOMS RIVER SCHOOL TEACHER SENTENCED TO 180 DAYS IN  JAIL FOR CHILD ENDANGERMENT

     "Kyle Banner Was Sentenced To Jail For Posting Sexually Explicit Pictures Of Himself On His Public Social Media Platform."

Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 9:30 A.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,



TOMS RIVER, NJ.- On Friday, March 22, 2024, a 49-Year-Old Former Toms River School Teacher was Sentenced to The Ocean County Jail for Posting Sexually Explicit Pictures of Himself to his Public Twitter Profile Page.



     According to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, on Friday, The Honorable Judge Guy P. Ryan, Sentenced Kyle Banner, 49, of Brick Township, New Jersey, to a Term of 180 Days in The Ocean County Jail, as well as Parole Supervision for Life. The Sentence is the result of a Guilty Plea that Mr. Banner entered on November 6, 2023, to Three Counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. In addition, Judge Ryan Ordered Banner to Forfeit his Teaching License, as well as Barring Banner from Holding any Future Public Employment. Upon release Banner will be required to Register as a Megan's Law Sex Offender, and is to have No Contact with his Victims.


     Back on April 23, 2023, Administrators at The Toms River Intermediate North School were alerted that Banner, a Teacher at both Toms River Intermediate North and Ocean County College had Posted Sexually Explicit Photographs of Himself to his Public Twitter Profile. The next day, April 24, 2024, Banner was Suspended from his Teaching Position without pay.


     A Thorough and Extensive by Ocean County Authorities determined that Students had viewed The Photographs by accessing Banner's Public Twitter Profile Page. The Investigation also uncovered that The Photographs were Taken in his Classroom at Toms River Intermediate North School. During the course of the investigation, Detectives learned that Banner sent inappropriate photographs of himself to a Student via Snapchat. Detectives also recovered Multiple Images of Banner engaging in Sexual Conduct with himself inside his Classroom.


     Banner surrendered himself at The Toms River Police Department on May 23, 2023, and was Lodged in The Ocean County Jail. Following a Pretrial Detention Hearing, Banner was Released on Pretrial Monitoring.


FILED UNDER: MARCH 26, 2024: LAW, LOCAL, OCEAN: 


    

 

Missing Roxbury, New Jersey Man Confirmed Dead

20-YEAR-OLD ROXBURY MAN WHO WAS REPORTED MISSING ON MARCH 12, 2024, WAS FOUND DEAD

     "Altariq Hickson Who Was Last Seen At His Home On March 6, 2024, The Medical Examiner's Office Has Determined His Death As An Accidental Drowning."

Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 8:00 A.M. ET. By Jennifer Hodges: Englebrook Independent News,



ROXBURY, NJ.- The Body of a 20-Year-Old Man who was found Dead at Sunset Lake on March 19, 2024, has been positively Identified as the Man who was Reported Missing on March 12, 2024, Morris County Authorities reported.



     According to Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Altariq Hickson, 20, of Roxbury, New Jersey, was last seen at his Home in Roxbury on March 6, 2024. Mr. Hickson was Reported Missing on March 12, 2024. The Roxbury Township Police launched an Investigation into Mr. Hickson's Whereabouts and a Search of The Surrounding Area was initiated.


     Mr. Hickson's personal belongings were discovered on a Mine Hill Beach. A Search of The Area by The Morris County Sheriff's K-9 Unit, and The Morris County Office of Emergency Management. An Underwater Search of Sunset Lake by Divers of The New Jersey State Police resulted in The Recovery of a Body on March 19, 2024, believed to be that of Mr. Hickson.


     The Morris County Medical Examiner's Office performed an Autopsy and Confirmed the Identity of The Body as Mr. Hickson. The Medical Examiner's Office determined the Cause of Death to be Drowning and the Manner of Death Accidental.


     The Investigation remains active and ongoing. The nature surrounding Mr. Hickson's Death does not appear to be suspicious at this time.


     Anyone with information regarding the Drowning of Mr. Hickson is urged to contact The Roxbury Police Department at (973) 448-2100 or The Morris County Prosecutor's Office at (973) 285-6200.


FILED UNDER: MARCH 26, 2024: LAW, LOCAL, MORRIS:   


         

Baltimore, Maryland Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

AFTER BEING STRUCK BY A CARGO SHIP THE BALTIMORE KEY BRIDGE COLLAPSED EARLY THIS MORNING

     "Baltimore Officials Have Declared A Mass Casualty Event As Rescue Workers Look For At Least 20 People In The Water."

Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 5:15 A.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News, Associated Press Contributing:



BALTIMORE, MD.- A Large Section of The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore Maryland, Collapsed Early Tuesday Morning after being Struck by a Cargo Ship, sending Multiple Vehicles into The Water of The Patapsco River. The Cargo Ship caught fire and sank after Striking The Bridge.


     Baltimore Officials confirmed at 1:30 a.m., Tuesday, a Cargo Vessel Crashed into The Bridge, Catching Fire before Sinking. "All lanes closed in both directions for an incident on I-695 Key Bridge. Traffic is being detoured," The Maryland Transportation posted on X.


     Baltimore Authorities have Declared The Scene a Mass Casualty Event, as Emergency Responders are Searching for at least 20 People believed to be in the water. 


     Kevin Cartwright, Director of Communications for The Baltimore Fire Department reported that Baltimore Agencies received 911 Emergency Calls at about 1:30 a.m. reporting a Vessel travelling outbound from Baltimore had struck a column on the bridge, causing it to collapse. Several vehicles were on the bridge at the time including one the size of a tractor-trailer.


     "Our focus right now is trying to rescue and recover these people," Cartwright said. He said it appeared that there were "some cargo or retainers hanging from the bridge," creating an unsafe and unstable condition and complicating the rescue operation. "This is a dire emergency."


     The Ship a 948-Foot Cargo Vessel named Dali was a Singapore Flagged Cargo Ship that left Baltimore at 1:00 a.m., heading for Colombo the Capital of Sri Lanka, according to MarineTraffic a Marine Data Platform.


     This is a Developing Story, please check back for more details as they Develop.


FILED UNDER: MARCH 26, 2024: NATIONAL, LOCAL, BALTIMORE:

              

 

Keyport, New Jersey Deaths Ruled Murder-Suicide

HUSBAND AND WIFE FOUND DEAD INSIDE THEIR KEYPORT HOME LAST WEEK RULED MURDER-SUICIDE

     "The Medical Examiner's Office Has Ruled The March 19, 2024 Deaths Of A Man & Woman, Murder-Suicide."

Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 4:30 A.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,



KEYPORT, NJ.- According to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago, a Husband, and Wife who were found Dead inside their Keyport, New Jersey Home last week died as a result of a Murder-Suicide.


     During the Morning Hours on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, Members of The Keyport Police Department responded to a Home on Chingarora Avenue in Keyport after receiving a request to Conduct a Welfare Check. Upon arrival, Police Officers made entry into The Home and Discovered the Bodies of Ekaterina Kalyapina, 37, and her Husband, Ilya Gagin, 39, both deceased.


     Police Officers also found Two Small Dogs inside the Home, unharmed. The Monmouth County S.P.C.A. was notified and took the Dogs into their care.


     A subsequent Autopsy performed by The Middlesex County Medical Examiner's Office determined that the Deaths were the result of a Murder-Suicide.


     Anyone with information regarding this matter is urged to contact Detective Michael Donovan, III, of The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office at (732) 431-7160 or Keyport Police Sergeant Joseph Rendina at (732) 264-0706.


FILED UNDER: MARCH 26, 2024: LAW, LOCAL, MONMOUTH:   


   

Monday, March 25, 2024

Harrison, New York Man Charged In Saturday Morning Paramus Car Crash

56-YEAR-OLD NEW YORK MAN CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH AN EARLY SATURDAY HEAD-ON CRASH

     "Whigmer J. Villanueva Has Been Charged With Multiple Counts Of Assault By Auto In Connection To A Saturday Crash That Left 5 People Injured."

Monday, March 25, 2024, 4:15 P.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,



PARAMUS, NJ.- A 56-Year-Old Harrison, New York Man has been Charged in connection with an Early Saturday Morning Two-Car Crash that occurred on Route 4 in Paramus, New Jersey which left Five People Hospitalized from various injuries.



     According to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella, on Saturday, March 23, 2024, shortly before 2:30 a.m., Members of The Paramus Police Department responded to a report of a Car Crash on Route 4 West near the Paramus Road Intersection. Upon arrival, Police Officers located a Two-Vehicle Crash.


     The Subsequent Investigation of The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Fatal Accident Investigation Unit and The Paramus Police Department determined that a 2008 Toyota operated by Whigmer J. Villanueva, 56, of Harrison, New York was Traveling in Eastbound in The Westbound Lanes of Route 4 when he Collided Head-On with another Vehicle. 


     As a result of The Crash, Five People were transported to area Hospitals for treatment for various injuries, and One Person was Seriously Injured. 


     Following the conclusion of The Investigation, Mr. Villanueva was Formally Charged with Third Degree Assault by Auto; and Four Counts of Fourth Degree Assault by Auto, along with Multiple Motor Vehicle Summonses. Villanueva was Served with a Complaint Summon on The Assault by Auto Charges and has been Scheduled for his First Appearance in Bergen County Central Judicial Processing Court on April 12, 2024.


"The Rules Of The Court Requires Us To Include A Statement, That States: The Charges Outlined In This Publication Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."


FILED UNDER: MARCH 25, 2024: LAW, LOCAL, BERGEN:    


    

  

Palisades Park, New Jersey Man Charged With The Sexual Assault Of Preteen

31-YEAR-OLD PALISADES PARK MAN WAS CHARGED ON FRIDAY FOR SEXUALLY ASSAULTING A CHILD

     "Jorge Orrego-Garcia Was Charged With The Sexual Assaults Of A Child Under The Age Of 13."

Monday, March 25, 2024, 1:15 P.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,



PALISADES PARK, NJ.- On Friday, a 31-Year-Old Palisades Park, New Jersey man was Taken into Custody and Charged for Allegedly Sexually Assaulting a Child who was Under the Age of Thirteen in Palisades Park.


     According to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella, on Friday, March 22, 2024, Police Officers of The Palisades Park Police Department contacted The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Special Victims Unit Regarding the Alleged Sexual Assault of a Child in Palisades Park that occurred in the past.



     Following an investigation, Detectives of The Bergen County Special Victims Unit and The Palisades Park Police Department determined that Jorge Orrego-Garcia, 31, of Palisades Park, New Jersey Sexually Assaulted a Child Under The Age of Thirteen in Palisades Park, New Jersey.


     Accordingly, on Friday, March 22, 2024, Mr. Orrego-Garcia was Taken into Custody at The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office in Paramus, New Jersey, and Formally Charged with Two Counts of Second Degree Sexual Assault; and Two Counts of Third Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child.


     Orrego-Garcia was Processed on The Charges and was Remanded to The Bergen County Jail pending Future Court Proceedings in Bergen County Superior Court in Hackensack, New Jersey.


"The Rules Of The Court Requires Us To Include A Statement, That States: The Charges Outlined In This Publication Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."


FILED UNDER: MARCH 25, 2024: LAW, LOCAL, BERGEN: 

     

 

Additional Charges Filed In Cape May County Child Pornography Case

21-YEAR-OLD RIO GRANDE MAN FIRST CHARGED WITH POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY FACES ADDITIONAL CHARGES

     "Javish Roman, Originally Charged On March 14th For Possession Of Child Pornography Was Again Charged On Thursday With Manufacturing Child Pornography."

Monday, March 25, 2024, 9:30 A.M. ET.By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,



RIO GRANDE, NJ.- Following an ongoing investigation, a 21-Year-Old Rio Grande, New Jersey man who was First Charged on Thursday, March 14, 2024, with Second Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child for Distribution of Child Pornography; and Third Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child for Possession of Child Pornography.


     According to Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffery H. Sutherland, following a Tip from The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, that an unidentified individual was accessing the Internet via a Third Party Application to Download, Distribute, and Possess Digital Images of Nude and or Sexually Explicit Children, within The Cape May County Area. 



     During the investigation, Members of The Cape May County Prosecutor's Office with the assistance of Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement Agencies were able to Identify Javish Roman, 21, of Rio Grande, New Jersey as The Suspect. 


     On Thursday, May 14, 2024, following the conclusion of the investigation, Members of The Cape May County Prosecutor's Office, The Cape May County S.W.A.T., The Department of Homeland Security Investigations, and The Middle Township Police Department Executed a Court Authorized Search Warrant at The Home of Mr. Roman. During the Search, Detectives Seized Multiple Electronic Devices from Roman, and he was Taken into Custody and Formally Charged with The Second and Third Degree Offenses.


     Roman was Processed on The Charges and was Remanded to The Cape May County Correctional Center pending Further Court Proceedings.


     According to Prosecutor Sutherland, following an extensive Analysis of Mr. Roman's Electronic Device, Detectives uncovered that Roman Exchanged Videos and Photographs with an Out of State Juvenile Engaging in Prohibited Sexual Acts. further analysis uncovered over an Additional Digital Files depicting Child Sexual Abuse Material.


     Accordingly, on Thursday, March 21, 2024, Roman was Additionally Charged with First Degree Manufacturing of Child Pornography; Second Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child for the Possession of Child Pornography; and Third Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Roman was Served with The Complaint Warrant at The Cape May County Correctional Center where he is currently being Detained on The Original Charges.


"The Rules Of The Court Requires Us To Include A Statement, That States: The Charges Outlined In This Publication Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."


FILED UNDER: MARCH 25, 2024: LAW, LOCAL, CAPE MAY:         

  

Essex County, New Jersey 2024 Cherry Blossom Festival

THE 2024 ESSEX COUNTY ANNUAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVALS KICKS OFF APRIL 6th THROUGH APRIL 14th

     "Essex County, New Jersey Kicks Off  Their 48th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival At Branch Brook Park."

Monday, March 25, 2024, 8:00 A.M. ET. By Jennifer Hodges: Englebrook Independent News,



NEWARK, NJ.- Essex County Parks Commission has announced that the 2024 Annual Cherry Blossom Festival begins on April 6, 2024, and will last through April 14, 2024, at Branch Brook Park. The Park which runs through Bellville and Newark, New Jersey, features a complement of over 5000 Japanese Cherry Blossom Trees.


     The Annual Festival kicks off with an Action-Packed Cherry Blossom Bike Race. Other highlights will include The Cherry Blossom 10K Run, The Essex County Family Day, The 1-Mile Fun Run and Walk, and The Annual Bloomfest which features Live Music, Fun, and Activities for Kids, Crafters, and Japanese Cultural Demonstrations. 



     Over the years Thousands of Visitors have been mystified by the breathtaking beauty of thousands of Cherry Trees. The Park first adopted the Pink and White Splender, when in 1927 Caroline Bamberger Flud donated 2000 Cherry Blossom Trees to The Essex County Park System in memory of her late husband. Over the years trees have been added in a variety of different colors ranging from Snow White to Pink. The very first Cherry Blossom Festival was held in 1976.


     Branch Brook Park consists of 360-Acre Park that is listed on The New Jersey and Historic Registries of Historic Places. The Park was the First County Park in The United States to be opened to The Public. The Park was designed by The Olmsted Brothers Landscape Architectural Firm, a Firm established by the sons of Frederick Law Olmsted, the Designer of The Famed Central Park in New York City. 


FILED UNDER: MARCH 25, 2024: LOCAL, NATIONAL, ESSEX, ARTS & CULTURE:      




     


       

Teen Struck By Gunfire In Paterson Shooting

16-YEAR-OLD HOSPITALIZED AFTER BEING STRUCK BY GUNFIRE SUNDAY AFTERNOON

     "Passaic County Authorities Are Continuing The Investigation Into Sunday Afternoon's Shooting That Has Left A Paterson Teen Hospitalized."

Monday, March 25, 2024, 4:30 A.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,



PATERSON, NJ.- Passaic County Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding a Sunday Afternoon Shooting that injured a Paterson, New Jersey Teen.


     According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes, on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at approximately 2:39 p.m., Members of The Paterson Police Department responded to a 911 Emergency Call reporting a Shooting in the area of 12th Avenue and Auburn Street in The City of Paterson.


     Upon arrival, Police Officers found a 16-Year-Old Victim suffering from  Non-Life Threatening Gunshot Wounds. The Teen was immediately transported to Saint Joseph's University Medical Center for Treatment. Police were able to find evidence of The Crime Scene at the location.


     The investigation remains active and ongoing. No arrests have been made as Authorities continue their Search for The Gunman. 


      Anyone with information regarding the Shooting of the Teen is urged to contact The Prosecutor's Office Tips Line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or you can contact The Paterson Police Department's Shooting Investigation Unit at (973) 321-1342. All calls will be kept confidential.


FILED UNDER: MARCH 25, 2024: LAW, LOCAL, PASSAIC:


 

Saturday, March 23, 2024

Death Toll Climbs In Friday Night's Russia Mass Shooting

FRIDAY NIGHT'S DEATH TOLL IN CROCUS CITY HALL TERROR ATTACK HAS RISEN TO 133, AND 107 INJURED

     "Friday Night's Terrorist Mass Shooting & Grenade Attack Has Killed 133 & Left 107 Hospitalized, The Islamic State Has Claimed Responsibility."

Saturday, March 23, 2024, 2:00 P.M. ET. By Art Fletcher & Jennifer Hodges: Englebrook Independent News,



MOSCOW, RU.- The Death Toll has risen to 133 and 107 People have been reported Hospitalized in The Friday Night Terrorist Mass Shooting and Grenade Attack at The Crocus City Hall Concert Venue just outside of Moscow. Russian Authorities that Eleven People have been taken into custody including Four of The Gunmen.


     Shortly after the Attack, The Militant Group Islamic State claimed responsibility for The Friday Night massacre, but there have been indications that Russian Officials are pursuing a Ukrainian connection, despite repeated denials from Ukrainian Officials that Kyiv had anything to do with the Attack.


     Putin in a Televised Address said Eleven People have been Detained, including Four Gunmen. "They tried to hide and move towards Ukraine, where, according to preliminary data, a window was prepared for them on the Ukraine side to cross the state border," Putin added.


     The FSB Security Service said The Gunman had contacts in Ukraine and were captured near The Russia Ukraine Border. The FSB further said that the Eleven were being transferred to Moscow. Neither Putin nor The FSB Security Service presented any evidence of a link with Ukraine. For the past 25 Months Russia has been at War with Ukraine.


     The Ukrainian Military Intelligence spokesman Andrriy Yusov told Reuters, "Ukraine was of course not involved in this terror attack. Ukraine is defending its sovereignty from Russian invaders, liberating its own territory, and is fighting with occupiers' army and military targets, not civilians."


     Today, Shortly before 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time, The United States State Department released a statement, "The United States strongly condemns yesterday's deadly terrorist attack in Moscow. We send our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed and all affected by this heinous crime. We condemn terrorism in all its forms and stand in solidarity with the people of Russia in grieving the loss of life from this horrific event."


FILED UNDER: MARCH 23, 2024: WORLD, NATIONAL, RUSSIA:         


      

  

Six People Hospitalized In Paramus, New Jersey Car Crash

BERGEN COUNTY AUTHORITIES ACTIVELY INVESTIGATING AN EARLY SATURDAY MORNING CRASH

     "Investigation Continues Into A Two Car Crash On Route 4 In Paramus That Has Left Several People Seriously Injured."

Saturday, March 23, 2024, 11:30 A.M. ET. By Jennifer Hodges: Englebrook Independent News,



PARAMUS, NJ.- Bergen County Authorities are Actively Investigating the circumstances surrounding a Serious Two Car Crash that occurred Early Saturday Morning on Route 4 West in Paramus, New Jersey that Injured Six Individuals, some Severely.


     According to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella, on Saturday, March 23, 2024, just shortly before 2:30 a.m., Members of The Paramus Police Department responded to a 911 Emergency Call reporting a Serious Motor Vehicle Crash in The Westbound Lanes of Route 4 near The Intersection of Paramus Road in Paramus.


     Upon arrival, Police Officers located a Two-Vehicle Crash, with Six People Injured, some were Trapped inside The Vehicles. The Six Injured Individuals were transported to an area Hospital for Treatment.


     The investigation remains active and ongoing. The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit and The Paramus Police Department are continuing their investigation.


FILED UNDER MARCH 23, 2024: LAW, LOCAL, BERGEN: 


     

  

Man Arrested For 1997 Passaic, New Jersey Stabbing

AFTER BEING ON THE RUN FOR 26 YEARS A 77-YEAR-OLD PASSAIC MAN WAS APPREHENDED FOR STABBING

     "Last Tuesday, After Hiding Out For 26 Years Ramon Florentino Siri Was Finally Apprehended In Connection With The 1997 Passaic Stabbing."

Saturday, March 23, 2024, 10:00 A.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,



PASSAIC, NJ.- A Former Passaic, New Jersey man found out that he couldn't hide forever from Passaic County Authorities, who never gave up their search for him for a September 1997 Stabbing Incident. When The Diligent Efforts of Authorities finally came to a close, when on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, after evading Arrest for 26 Years Ramon Florentino Siri, 77, surfaced back in Passaic, New Jersey, and was Quickly Apprehended by Members of The Passaic Police Department.



     According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes, on September 4, 1997, just shortly after 10:30 p.m., Members of The Passaic Police Department had responded to a 911 Emergency Call reporting an Assault in the area of Henry Street and Leonard Place in The City of Passaic.


     Upon arrival, Police Officers were able to locate a Victim suffering from Multiple Stab Wounds. The Victim was transported to Saint Joseph's Unversity Medical Center for Treatment.


     A Swift-Moving Investigation by The Passaic Police Department and The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office were quickly able to Identify Mr. Ramon Siri as a Suspect and the Individual Responsible for The Stabbing. 


     Ramon Siri was Charged and subsequently Indicted on The Charges of First Degree Attempted Murder; Second Degree Aggravated Assault; Third Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose; and Third Degree Aggravated Assault.


     Following being Charged Ramon Siri Fled the area to Avoid Apprehension and Prosecution. On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, Ramon Siri's Run Finally Came to an End when Police who never gave up their search received information that Ramon Siri was back in Passaic, New Jersey. At approximately 4:22 P.M. Members of The Passaic Police Department Arrested him without incident.


     Ramon Siri was Processed on The Charges and was Remanded to The Passaic County Jail pending Future Court Proceedings in Passaic County Superior Court in Paterson, New Jersey.


"The Rules Of The Court Requires Us To Include A Statement, That States: The Charges Outlined In This Publication Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."


FILED UNDER: MARCH 23, 2024: LAW, LOCAL, PASSAIC:

        

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