Arrests Made In Ewing Homicide

TWO ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH THE MONDAY NOVEMBER 22 2021 FATAL SHOOTING OF A EWING MAN

     " Tyshawn Smith & Brianne Novak Of Ewing, New Jersey Have Been Charged In Connection To The Fatal Shooting Of Mark Hudson, Jr. Of Ewing."

November 29, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

EWING, NJ.- On Monday, November 29, 2021 Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri announced that an investigation conducted by The Mercer County Homicide Task Force has resulted in Charges being filed against Two Ewing Township, New Jersey residents in connection to last weeks Fatal Shooting of Mark Hudson, Jr. of Ewing, New Jersey.

     Tyshawn Smith, 23, of Ewing has been Charged with First Degree Murder; Second Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose; and Second Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon. Brianne Novak, 21, of Ewing has been Charged with Hindering Apprehensions for providing False Information to Investigators. 

     Both Smith and Novak were Arrested at their residences on Saturday, November 27, 2021 by Members of The Mercer County Tactical Responses Team. Both Smith and Novak were processed on the offenses. The Mercer County Prosecutor's Office has filed a Motion for Pretrial Detention for Mr. Smith.

     On Monday, November 22, 2021, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Members of The Ewing Police Department responded to a residence on the 200 Block of Douglas Avenue on a report of a Shooting. Upon arrival, Police Officers located a victim, later identified as Mark Hudson, Jr., who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his chest and his left hand. Mr. Hudson was immediately transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased a short time later.

     The investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is asked to contact Mercer County Homicide Task Force Detective Jennifer Eyster at (609) 989- 6406.

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, Which 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 NOVEMBER 29, 2021: LAW, MERCER:   

Passaic New Jersey Stabbing

EARLY FRIDAY MORNING STABBING IN THE AREA OF VAN BUREN STREET AND LEXINGTON AVENUE IN PASSAIC NEW JERSEY

     " A 28-Year-Old Passaic Man Was Stabbed Early Friday Morning In Passaic, New Jersey."

November 26, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

PASSAIC, NJ.- On Friday, November 26, 2021 Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Passaic Police Chief Luis A. Guzman announced that on November 26, 2021, at approximately 2:16 a.m., Members of The Passaic Police Department responded to the area of Van Buren Street and Lexington Avenue in Passaic, New Jersey on a report of a fight in progress. 

     Upon arrival,  Police Officers located a potential crime scene and a 29-Year-Old male Passaic, New Jersey man who had sustained several non-life threatening  stab wounds. The victim was immediately transported to Saint Mary’s General Hospital in Passaic, New Jersey for treatment. 

     A short time later, Members of The Passaic Police Department were notified that a 28-Year-Old Passaic man had arrived at Saint Mary’s General Hospital in Passaic by way of private vehicle seeking treatment for several non-life threatening stab wounds. The 28-Year-Old man was subsequently transferred to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson, New Jersey.

Based on the preliminary investigation, both victims were injured during an incident that occurred in the area of Van Buren Street and Lexington Avenue in Passaic, New Jersey. 

     The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to contact The Prosecutor's Office Tips Line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact The Passaic Police Department at 973-365-3900. 

FILED UNDER NOVEMBER 26, 2021: LAW, PASSAIC:  

Rochelle Park Man Charged

ROCHELLE PARK NEW JERSEY MAN  CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER AND AGGRAVATED ASSAULT IN CONNECTION TO THE ASSAULT ON A MAN

     " Mohammad Ramadan Of Rochelle Park Charged With Attempted Murder In Connection To The Attack On A 79-Year-Old Fairlawn Man."

November 26, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

FAIRLAWN, NJ.- On Friday, November 26, 2021 Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Mohammad Ramadan of Rochelle Park, New Jersey on Attempted Murder; Aggravated Assault; and Unlawful Weapons Possession Charges. 

     The Arrest is the result of an investigation by The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and The Fair Lawn Police Department under the direction of Chief Glen Cauwels.

     On Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at approximately 2:44 p.m., Members of The Fair Lawn Police Department responded to a report of a 79-Year-Old injured male located at 0-99 Plaza Road in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.  The victim was transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson, NJ, where he was treated for head injuries.

     An investigation conducted by Detectives from The Fair Lawn Police Department and The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit revealed that Mr, Ramadan Attempted to Kill the victim with a Wooden Baton.

     On Wednesday, November 24, 2021, Mr. Ramadan was Arrested and Charged with One Count of First Degree Attempted Murder; One Count of Second Degree Aggravated Assault Causing Serious Bodily Injury; One Count of Third Degree Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon; One Count of Third Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose; and One Count of Fourth Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.

     Mr. Ramadan was processed on the offenses and remanded to The Bergen County Jail pending his first appearance in Central Judicial Processing Court in Hackensack, New Jersey.

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, Which 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 NOVEMBER 26, 2021: LAW, BERGEN:

  

" NU" Covid Variant

THE "NU" COVID VARIANT IS NOW RAISING CONCERN AMONG RESEARCHERS WORLDWIDE

     " Scientists Are Investigating Whether The Nu B.1.1.529 Can Enhance Transmissibility & If It Will Evade Immunity."

November 26, 2021 By Joanne Alvarez Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

SOUTH AFRICA.- A new coronavirus variant, B.1.1.529 or "Nu" has been detected in South Africa and Scientists and Researchers have voiced concerns that the variant has a really troubling combination of mutations that could possibly evade immunity. 

     Professor Tulio de Oliveira, Director of South Africa's Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation, said the new variant with 50 Mutations overall and more that 30 on the spike protein that affects transmissibility is spreading at a rapid pace and sees pressure in the healthcare system in the next few days and weeks.

     Although it is too early to draw any conclusions, more studies are being conducted to understand the severity of the variant, the discovery of the variant is causing worry. The United Kingdom was quick to impose restrictions on travelers from six African Countries, effective Today, Friday, November 26, 2021, with similar restrictive measures being taken by multiple countries across Europe and Asia. Israel and Hong Kong have also reported cases of the variant, a sign it may already be elsewhere.

     The World Health Organization has called a special meeting to discuss the variant. The Global Health Organization said it could be weeks before there are more answers around transmissibility and immune evasion.

FILED UNDER NOVEMBER 26, 2021: HEALTH, WORLD, NATIONAL:

      

Paterson New Jersey Homicide

27-YEAR-OLD PATERSON NEW JERSEY WOMAN WAS THE VICTIM OF A FATAL SHOOTING IN THE AREA OF PARK AVENUE AND SUMMER STREET IN PATERSON

     " A Wednesday Night Shooting In Paterson New Jersey Claims The Life Of 27-Year-Old Khadijah Wilson."

November 25, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

PATERSON, NJ.- On Thursday, November 25, 2021 Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Ibrahim Baycora announced that at approximately 9:02 p.m. on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at approximately 9:02 p.m., Members of The Paterson Police Department responded to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson, New Jersey in response to a report of a shooting victim.   

     Upon arrival, Police Officers were notified that the victim, 27-Year-Old Khadijah Wilson of Paterson, New Jersey was transported to the hospital by way of private vehicle after being shot in the area of Park Avenue and Summer Street also in Paterson. 

     Ms. Wilson succumbed to her injury and was pronounced deceased at 9:13 p.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2021.

     No Arrests have been made and the investigation remains active and ongoing. More information may become available once it is released by authorities.

     The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to contact us The Prosecutor's Office Tips Line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact The Paterson Police Detective Bureau at 973-321-1120.

FILED UNDER NOVEMBER 25, 2021: LAW, PASSAIC:  

Newark Police Officer Charged

NEWARK POLICE OFFICER CHARGED AFTER A COLLISION ON THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY THAT CLAIMED THE LIFE OF A BERGEN COUNTY MAN

     In An Attempt To Avoid Prosecution A Off Duty Newark Police Officer Has Been Charged With Reckless Vehicular Homicide & Other Offenses In The November 1, 2021 Pedestrian Collision."

November 25, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News, 

NEWARK, NJ.- After striking a pedestrian on The Garden State Parkway, an Off Duty Newark Police Officer along with his passenger places the deceased body of a 29-Year-Old Damian Z. Dymka in his car and flees the scene to his home in Bloomfield, New Jersey.

     On Wednesday, November 24, 2021 Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II announced that a Newark Police Officer, Louis Santiago, 25, of Bloomfield, New Jersey has been Charged with Reckless Vehicular Homicide; Desecrating Human Remains; and other related offenses after hitting a Pedestrian on the Garden State Parkway, leaving the scene, then coming back and putting the victim in his car and then later returning to scene with the victim's deceased body.

     Additionally Charged in the incident was Albert Guzman, 25, of Newark, New Jersey, the passenger in the car. Mr. Guzman has been Charged with Conspiracy to Desecrate Human Remains; Hindering Apprehension; Conspiracy to Hinder Apprehension; and Tampering with Physical Evidence. 

     Annette Santiago, 53, the Mother of Louis Santiago has been Charged with Conspiracy to Desecrate Human Remains; Hindering Apprehension; Conspiracy to Hinder Apprehension; and Tampering with Physical Evidence.

     The preliminary investigation revealed that on November 1, 2021, at approximately 3:00 a.m., a 2005 Honda Civic operated by Mr. Santiago, who was Off Duty at that time, was traveling Northbound on The Garden State Parkway, near Exit 151. Mr. Santiago failed to maintain his lane and traveled on to the Right Shoulder of The Parkway Striking Damian Z. Dymka, 29, a Nurse from Garfield in Bergen County, New Jersey.

     It is alleged that after striking the victim, neither Mr. Santiago nor Mr. Guzman called 911 or rendered aid, but returned to the scene multiple times before Mr. Santiago loaded the victim into the Honda and removed him from the scene. Mr. Santiago then took the body to his home in Bloomfield where Mr. Santiago, his Mother and Mr. Guzman discussed what to do with the body. Eventually Mr. Santiago returned to the scene with the deceased body in his car.

     Mr. Santiago's Father, who is a Lieutenant with The Newark Police Department called 911 and reported that his son had been involved in an accident. When Members of The New Jersey State Police arrived on the scene, Police Officers found the deceased body of Damian Z. Dymka in the rear seat of Mr. Santiago's Honda Civic.

    In addition, Mr. Santiago has been Charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Death; Endangering an Injured Victim; Desecrating and or Moving Human Remains; Hindering One's Own Apprehension; Conspiracy to Hinder Prosecution; Tampering with Physical Evidence; Obstruction of The Administration of Law; and Two Counts of Official Misconduct.

     All Three were Arrested, Charged on the Offenses and Released on Pretrial Conditions. No information was available as whether Mr. Santiago has been Suspended, or Terminated from his employment with The Newark Police Department.

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, Which 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 NOVEMBER 25, 2021: LAW, ESSEX:     

BREAKING: Five Arrested In Atlantic County

FIVE ARRESTED ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 23, 2021 AFTER THREE WEEK INVESTIGATION NARCOTICS AND GUNS SEIZED IN EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP

     " Joint Narcotics Investigation In Egg Harbor, New Jersey Results In The Arrests Of 5 & Nets Narcotics & Gun Seizures."

November 24, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

MAYS LANDING, NJ.- On Wednesday, November 24, 2021 Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Cary Shill announced that following a joint investigation by The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office and The Egg Harbor Township Police Department resulted in the Arrests of Five Individuals on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at a home in Egg Harbor Township after Members of The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office Gang, Guns, and Narcotics Unit, Egg Harbor Township Police Department, and Atlantic County SWAT executed a "No Knock" Search Warrant at the home without incident.

     The Arrests of these five individuals was the culmination of a three week investigation by The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office Gang, Guns, and Narcotics Unit that began in early November, 2021.

     The following individuals were Arrested and Charged after the Execution of the Search Warrant:

Jason French, 41, of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey.

Jaime Winters, 39, of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey.

Jenny Mangano, 36, of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey.

Vincente Luna, 39, of Vineland, New Jersey.

Richard Kelly, 36, of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey.

      During the Execution of the Search Warrant Law Enforcement Officer recovered the following items:

Over one half ounce of Crystal Methamphetamine.

One Sawed Off Shotgun with multiple rounds of Rifled Slug Ammunition.

One 9mm Taurus Handgun loaded with Six Rounds of Ammunition.

Digital Scale.

Cell Phones and Hard Drive containing Video Surveillance of the Home.

     Jason French has been Charged with Third Degree Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute; Third Degree Possession of Methamphetamine; Two Counts of Second Degree of a Weapon During the Course of a Controlled Dangerous Offense; and Two Counts of Second Degree Certain Persons Not to Possess a Weapon.

     Jaime Winters has been Charged with Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute; Third Degree Possession of Methamphetamine; and Two Counts of Second Degree Possession of a Weapon During the Course of a Controlled Dangerous Offense.

     Jenny Mangano has been Charged with Third Degree Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute; Third Degree Possession of Methamphetamine; and Two Counts of Possession of a Weapon During the Course of a Controlled Dangerous Offense.

     Vincente Luna has been Charged with Second Degree Possession with Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute; Third Degree Possession of Methamphetamine; Two Counts of Possession of a Weapon During the Course of a Controlled Dangerous Substance Offense; Two Counts of Second Degree Certain Persons Not to Possess a Weapon; and Third Degree Hindering.

     Richard Kelly has been Charged with Third Degree Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute; Third Degree Possession of Methamphetamine; Two Counts of a Weapon During the Course of a Controlled Dangerous Offense; and Third Degree Hindering.

     All five Defendants were processed on the Charges and remanded to The Atlantic County Justice Facility pending their First Appearance and potential Detention Hearing in Atlantic County Superior Court.

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, Which 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 NOVEMBER 24, 2021: LAW, ATLANTIC:  

 

   

 

UPDATE: Missing Rockaway Teen Located

MISSING 13-YEAR-OLD ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP NEW JERSEY GIRL LOCATED SAFE

     " 13-Year-Old Rockaway Township Girl Missing Since Monday Found Safe In Virginia Morris County Authorities Are Investigating The Circumstances Of Her Disappearance."

November 24, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP, NJ.- On Wednesday, November 24, 2021 Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Morris County Chief of Detectives Christoph Kimker and Rockaway Township Police Chief Martin McParland announced that the 13-Year-Old Girl from Rockaway Township, New Jersey, has been located.

     Deris Avila-Ulloa, who also goes by the nicknames Sofia and or Daisy who has been missing since Monday, November 22, 2021, has been found in Virginia and is Safe. As of Wednesday morning, plans are underway for her return to New Jersey. The circumstances of her disappearance remain under investigation.

FILED UNDER NOVEMBER 24, 2021: LAW, LOCAL, MORRIS: 

Operation Helping Hand

OPERATION HELPING HAND RESULTS IN THIRTY THREE ARRESTS AND THIRTY ONE ACCEPTING SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT

     "Passaic County Prosecutor's Office Narcotics Task Force Successfully Helps 31 Individuals Out Of 33 Individuals Arrested Enter Substance Abuse Treatment."

November 24, 2021 By John Elberger Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

PATERSON, NJ.- On Tuesday, November 23, 2021 Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes announced the most recent results of "Operation Helping Hand" an innovated Law Enforcement and Public Health Initiative targeting the Opioid Crisis in Passaic County.

     On Friday, November 19, 2021, Members of The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office Narcotics Task Force concluded Operation Helping Hand, consisting of four one day Street Operations. A total of thirty three individuals were Arrested. The individuals Arrested were residents of Bergen, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, and Passaic Counties in New Jersey and Orange County in New York.

     "Operation Helping Hand" demonstrates The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office commitment to combating the perils of Addiction by providing Substance Abuse Treatment as an alternative to Immediate Incarceration. Each individual Arrested during this initiative was privately screened by a peer recovery specialist from The Morris County Center for Addiction Recovery, Education and Success (CARES) in an effort to connect them with treatment and recovery services.

     Thirty One of the individuals Arrested as a result of this operation accepted Substance Abuse Treatment. They either made arrangements to begin outpatient treatment at a later date or were transported directly to treatment facilities by a Member of Law Enforcement. Acceptance of treatment is not in lieu of Arrest. Rather, this process turns Law Enforcement encounters into an opportunity for individuals to turn their lives around and help break the cycle of addiction by connecting each individual with vital treatment, recovery, and support services.

     With the collaborative effort of Law Enforcement and Substance Abuse Treatment Agencies, it is the mission of all those involved that the numbers afflicted with Opioid Addiction eventually decreases and those who once suffered from its grasp can lead fruitful, productive, and healthy lives.

FILED UNDER NOVEMBER 24, 2021: LAW, LOCAL:       

Philadelphia Man Charged

PHILADELPHIA MAN CHARGED IN THE OCTOBER 11, 2021 ATTEMPTED MURDER OF A WILLINGBORO MAN 

     " Lamar Johnson Of Philadelphia Charged With Attempted Murder In The Targeted Shooting Of 19-Year-Old Nasir Phillips."

November 24, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

WILLINGBORO, NJ.- On Tuesday, November 23, 2021 Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Willingboro Township Public Safety Director Kinamo Lomon announced that a 20-Year-Old Philadelphia, Pennsylvania man has been Charged with Shooting a Willingboro, New Jersey man last month in the parking lot of a township shopping center.

     Lamar Johnson, 20, of Philadelphia was Charged with First Degree Attempted Murder; Second Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose; Second Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon; and Third Degree Aggravated Assault.

     Mr. Johnson was Arrested November 15, 2021 in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania, by The Burlington County Sheriff’s Department Fugitive Unit. Johnson later waived extradition and was brought to The Burlington County Jail in Mount Holly, New Jersey where he remains. Mr. Johnson is scheduled for a detention hearing today in Burlington County Superior Court. 

     The investigation began after Members of The Willingboro Township Police Department responded to The Willingboro Town Center in the 4000 block of Route 130 North at approximately 5:30 p.m. on October 11, 2021.

     Upon arrival, Police Officers discovered Nasir Phillips, 19, of Willingboro, sitting in a vehicle with gunshot wounds to his hand and abdomen. Mr. Phillips was immediately transported to Virtua Willingboro Hospital and then flown to The Trauma Center at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey.

     The investigation determined that Mr. Johnson traveled to the Willingboro Town Center after he became aware that Mr. Phillips was there. Mr. Johnson in a targeted attack pursued Mr. Phillips as he exited a sandwich shop, opening fire with a handgun and striking him twice after he entered his vehicle.

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, Which 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 NOVEMBER 24, 2021: LAW, BURLINGTON: 

Another Assault By Progressives

BUILD BACK BETTER, BUT NOT FOR RELIGIOUS BELIEVERS AND AFFILIATED RELIGIOUS CHILD CARE PROVIDERS

     " In Another Attack By Progressives President Biden's Build Back Better Plan Discriminates Against Our Rights Of Religious Freedom."

November 24, 2021 By Englebrook Independent News Opinion By Josh Holdenried NAPA Legal Institute,

 

WASHINGTON, DC.- The Build Back Better Act would not just fundamental alter the scope and size of The American Government. It will also further the progressive campaign against religion. Buried in the fine print of a bill largely framed as support for families is a discriminatory provision that sidelines religiously affiliated child care providers. President Biden and Congressional Democrats are taking aim at care providers that millions of families prefer, all while defying The Supreme Court and undermining religious liberty.

     The discrimination can be found in the $390 Billion section dealing with expanded child care and universal pre-kindergarten. A big chunk of the money is reserved for States, which can use it to distribute grants that improve the quality and supply of child care services through remodeling, repairs and renovations. But child care providers that are religious in nature are explicitly prohibited from spending a cent on facilities that are used primarily for sectarian instruction or religious worship.

     At first glance, that language may seen unobjectionable. Why should the Federal Government support Churches that also happen to offer child care ? But that misses the whole point of why parents choose to send their kids to these providers. The promise of faith formation in a strong moral environment is not a secondary consideration, it is the primary motivation for millions of parents. The Supreme Court has long protected religious liberty in situations like this, yet Biden and Congress do not seem to care.

     Polling shows that most parents think faith based child care is one of the best option for their children, behind only being at home with a parent or relative. And among households with working parents that rely on child care, more than half send their kids to religiously affiliated institutions. The connection to church is a feature, not a flaw.

     Churches and religiously facilities are often multi-purpose, and singling out child care providers that use them sends a dangerous message. Denying resources to religious facilities says that religious instruction somehow taints or reduces the value of child care, this is an insult to the overwhelming majority of Americans who have some kind of faith.  The bill already requires that providers, faith based or not, meet rigorous licensing requirements and demonstrate that the facility they seek to renovate prioritize child care services. So why does another part of the bill seek to discriminate against those same services ?

     The bill does not completely ban funding for religiously affiliated child care providers. Families can still use its direct subsidies to defray tuition costs. But The Build Back Better Act will still tilt the playing field towards non-religious options. Secular providers will have additional funding to improve their facilities and expand their operations. And as Government subsidies allow more families to opt into child care, secular will have a significant advantage in building new facilities to meet demand, while houses of worship won't have help to build at all.

     Such discrimination is clearly unconstitutional under Supreme Court president. The 2017 Trinity Lutheran decision declared that "denying a generally available benefit solely on account of religious identity imposes a penalty on free exercise of religion that can be justified by a State interest of the highest order." Similarly, in the 2020 Espinoza case, the majority held that The Constitution "condemns discrimination against religious schools and the families that choose to attend them" because they are "member[s] of the community" whose exclusion from Government Programs is "odious" and "cannot stand."

FILED UNDER NOVEMBER 24, 2021: WASHINGTON, POLITICS, NATIONAL, LOCAL:            

Morris County Authorities Seeks Public's Assistance

MORRIS COUNTY AUTHORITIES SEEKS THE PUBLIC'S ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING MISSING 13-YEAR-OLD GIRL FROM ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP NEW JERSEY

     Law Enforcement Officials In Morris County Are Searching For A Rockaway Township Girl That Has Been Missing Since Monday, November 22, 2021."

November 23, 2021 Public Service Announcement By: Englebrook Independent News,

ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP, NJ.- On Tuesday, November 23, 2021 Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Morris County Chief of Detectives Christoph Kimker and Rockaway Township Police Chief Martin McParland announced they are Seeking the Public’s Assistance in locating a 13-Year-Old Girl from Rockaway Township, New Jersey, who has been missing since Monday, November 22, 2021. 

     Deris Avila-Ulloa, who also goes by the nicknames Sofia and or Daisy, and who lives in Rockaway Township, New Jersey was last known to be at her family home on Monday, November 22, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. Ms. Avila-Ulloa is believed to be wearing a Black Jacket, Black Dress, and White Socks. The Girl left her home with her Cell Phone and Backpack. She has Brown Hair and Brown Eyes. She weighs approximately 100 lbs. and is 5 feet 5 inches in height.

     Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts or this investigation is encouraged to make contact with Rockaway Township Police Department at 973-625-4000 or The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Missing Persons Unit On-Call Detective through the Morris County Communications Center at 973-285-2900. Anyone with information who may be seeking to remain anonymous can contact Morris County Crimestoppers at 1-800-743-7433.

FILED UNDER NOVEMBER 23, 2021: LAW, LOCAL, MORRIS: 

Jersey City Man Arrested For Sexual Assault

JERSEY CITY NEW JERSEY MAN ARRESTED FOR THE SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A THIRTEEN YEAR OLD JERSEY CITY GIRL

     " Percell Mallard Of Jersey City Was Arrested Today & Charged With Second Degree Sexual Assault & Child Endangerment."

November 23, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

JERSEY CITY, NJ.- On Tuesday, November 23, 2021 Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced that Today, at approximately 9:40 a.m., Members of The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit Arrested Percell Mallard, 38, of Jersey City, New Jersey on Charges involving the Sexual Assault of a Female Victim when she was 13-Years-Old. Mr. Mallard was Arrested at the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office in Jersey City without incident.

     On Thursday, November 18, 2021, Members of the Special Victims Unit of The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office were notified by the Jersey City Police Department about the alleged Sexual Assaults which began in October 2020 in a Jersey City residence. Mr. Mallard was acquainted with the victim as a friend of the family. He was Arrested following an investigation by the Special Victims Unit.

     Mr. Mallard has been Charged with Second Degree Sexual Assault; and Second Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

     Mr. Mallard was processed on the Charges and remanded to The Hudson County Correction Center in Kearny, New Jersey pending his first appearance in Central Judicial Processing Court in Jersey City, New Jersey.

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

FILED UNDER NOVEMBER 23, 2021: LAW, HUDSON: 

Voorhees Murder Suspect Found Dead

VOORHEES TOWNSHIP MAN WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH THE MURDER OF HIS DAUGHTER AND ASSAULT OF HIS WIFE FOUND DEAD TODAY

     " Gregory Keleman Wanted For Monday's Murder Of His Daughter & The Assault Of His Wife Has Been Found Dead Tuesday Morning From A Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound."

November 23, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

CAMDEN, NJ.- On Tuesday, November 23, 2021 Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer and Voorhees Township Police Chief Louis Bordi announced that a Voorhees Township, New Jersey wanted for the alleged Murder of his Daughter and the Assault of his Wife has been found Dead.

     On Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Members of The Voorhees Township Police Department found the body of Gregory Keleman, 57, in a wooded area adjacent to the 300 Block of Preston Avenue, with what appears to be a Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound.

     Mr. Keleman had been sought by The U.S. Marshals Service and Local Authorities for the alleged Murder of 22-Year-Old Katherine Keleman and the Attempted Murder of Seri Keleman. Both victims were found by Members of The Voorhees Township Police Department inside a residence in the 100 Block of Round Hill Road after responding to a 911 Emergency Call from the home. 

     Both were suffering from apparent serious Blunt Force Injuries. Katherine Keleman was immediately transported to an area hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased. Sheri Keleman was also transported to a nearby hospital, where she is listed in critical but stable condition.

FILED UNDER NOVEMBER 23, 2021: LAW, CAMDEN:  

Voorhees Homicide Investigation

CAMDEN COUNTY AUTHORITIES ARE SEARCHING FOR A NEW JERSEY MAN WANTED FOR THE MURDER OF A 22-YEAR-OLD WOMAN 

     " Manhunt Underway For Gregory Keleman Wanted For The Murder Of Katherine Keleman & The Attempted Murder Of Another Individual In Voorhees, New Jersey."

November 23, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News, 

CAMDEN, NJ.- On Monday, November 22, 2021 Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer and Voorhees Township Police Chief Louis Bordi announced that Detectives are continuing to investigate an Monday morning Domestic Violence related Homicide, that left one person deceased and another hospitalized with serious injuries.

     On Monday, November 22, 2021, at approximately 6:49 a.m., Members of The Voorhees Township Police Department responded to a residence on the 100 Block of Round Hill Road on a 911 Emergency Call reporting two individuals being Assaulted.

     Upon arrival, Police Officers found two victims inside the residence. One of the victims, Katherine Keleman, 22, was immediately transported to Jefferson University Hospital in Stratford, New Jersey suffering from serious Blunt Force Injuries, where she succumbed to her injuries and was subsequently pronounced deceased. 

     The second victim was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment and has been listed in stable condition.

     As a result of the investigation, it was determined that Gregory Keleman, 57, of Voorhees, New Jersey was the individual responsible for the Murder of Katherine Keleman and the Assault of the other individual, Mr. Keleman has been Charged with One Count of First Degree Murder; One Count of First Degree Attempted Murder; and One Count of Third Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.

     At this time, Mr. Keleman remains a Fugitive and is being sought by The U.S. Marshals Service New York/ New Jersey Regional Task Force. Anyone with information about Mr. Keleman's whereabouts is urged to contact Camden County Prosecutor's Office Detective Stephen Bezich at (609) 331-0310.

     Further, anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Camden County Prosecutor's Office Detective Kyrus Ingalls at (856) 225-5101 or Voorhees Township Police Detective Justin Sims at (856) 906-0411.

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, Which 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 NOVEMBER 23, 2021: LAW, CAMDEN:  

 

Bensalem Man Indicted

BENSALEM PENNSYLVANIA MAN INDICTED ON CHARGES IN THE SHOOTING DEATH OF A WILLINGBORO TEEN

     " Tamir Phillips Of Bensalem Indicted On Charges Of First Degree Murder & Related Weapons Offenses In The August 2, 2021 Shooting Death Of 14-Year-Old Jesse Everett."

November 23, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

MOUNT HOLLY, NJ.- On Monday, November 22, 2021 Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that a Grand Jury sitting in Burlington County, New Jersey has returned an Indictment Charging a 22-Year-Old Bensalem, Pennsylvania for Fatally Shooting a Teenager at a Willingboro Township Gas Station on August 2, 2021.

     The Grand Jury returned the Indictment on Thursday, November 18, 2021, Charging Mr. Phillips with First Degree Murder; Second Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose; and Second Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon. 

     An arraignment will be scheduled in Burlington County Superior Court. Mr. Phillips has been lodged in The Burlington County Jail in Mount Holly, New Jersey since his Arrest two days after the Shooting.

     The investigation began August 2, 2021, at approximately 3:00 p.m., when Members of The Willingboro Township Police Department responded to The Phillips 66 gas station in the First Block of Reverend  Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive on a report of a Shooting.

     Upon arrival, Police Officers learned that the Victim, 14-Year-Old Jesse Everett of Willingboro, had been transported by way of private vehicle to Virtua Willingboro Hospital. Mr. Everett was then airlifted to Cooper University Medical Center in Camden, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased approximately 5:30 p.m. the same day.

     Mr. Phillips, who was staying in Willingboro at the time of the shooting, was immediately identified as a suspect in the shooting, and charges were filed against him the next day.

     The investigation revealed that a day before the Shooting, the owner of a 2014 Honda Civic had contacted Township Police to report that the vehicle had been stolen. It was determined that the owner of the Civic would frequently allow Mr. Phillips to use the car. The investigation further revealed that just prior to the shooting, Mr. Phillips was riding in a vehicle being driven by his girlfriend, Chelsea Holman, 29, of Willingboro, New Jersey when they spotted the stolen car at the pumps of the gas station.

     Ms. Holman pulled into the gas station and came to a stop behind the Civic, which was being driven by Mr. Everett. Mr. Phillips exited and went to the driver’s side of the Civic, where he confronted Mr. Everett before firing a single shot into the vehicle, striking him in the head. Two other people were inside the car with Everett but did not sustain injuries.

     Ms. Holman and Mr. Phillips drove away after the Shooting. Ms. Holman was Charged by The Grand Jury in the same Indictment with Third Degree Hindering Apprehension; and Fourth Degree Obstructing Administration of Law. Ms. Holman was released on Pretrial restrictions. 

     The investigation was conducted by The Willingboro Township Police Department and The Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office, with assistance from The City of Burlington Police Department and The U.S. Marshals Service  New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force, which includes The Burlington County Sheriff's Department.

" The Rules Of The Court require Us To Include A Statement, Which 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 NOVEMBER 23, 2021: LAW, BURLINGTON:

Sunday Night Shooting In Passaic County

BROOKLYN NEW YORK MAN INJURED IN LATE SUNDAY NIGHT SHOOTING IN PASSAIC COUNTY NEW JERSEY

     " Passaic County Authorities Are Investigating The Circumstances Surrounding The Shooting Of A 21-Year-Old Brooklyn Man Who Arrived At The Hospital Seeking Treatment."

November 23, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

PATERSON, NJ.- Detectives continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the late Sunday night Shooting of a Brooklyn, New York man who arrived at the hospital seeking treatment. 

     On Monday, November 22, 2021 Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Passaic Police Chief Luis A. Guzman announced that on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at approximately 11:24 p.m., Members of The Passaic Police Department responded  to Saint Mary’s General Hospital in Passaic, New Jersey on a report that a 21-Year-Old Brooklyn, New York man had arrived by way of private vehicle seeking treatment for a non-life threatening gunshot wound.

     The victim was later transferred to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson, New Jersey. At this time no crime scene has been located.

     The investigation remains active and ongoing. More information may become available once it is released by authorities.

     The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to contact The Prosecutor's Office Tips Line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact The Paterson Police Ceasefire Unit at 973-321-1342.

FILED UNDER NOVEMBER 23, 2021: LAW, PASSAIC: 

Arrest Made In Friday Afternoon Homicide

JERSEY CITY MAN ARRESTED IN CONNECTION TO FRIDAY AFTERNOON HOMICIDE ON WEST SIDE AVENUE IN JERSEY CITY NEW JERSEY 

     " Raymond Chandler Charged With Murder & Related Weapons Offenses In The Fatal Stabbing Of Hadly Thermitus."

November 23, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News, 

JERSEY CITY, NJ.- On Monday, November 22, 2021 Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced that a Jersey City man wanted in connection with the Death of 46-Year-Old Haldy Thermitus, who was fatally stabbed in a vacant lot on West Side Avenue in Jersey City on November 19, 2021 has been Arrested.

     Raymond Chandler, 45, of Jersey City, New Jersey has been Arrested and Charged with First Degree Murder; Third Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose; Fourth Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon; Third Degree Hindering; and Third Degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance. 

     Mr. Chandler was taken into custody and remanded to The Hudson County Correctional Facility in Kearny, New Jersey pending his first appearance in Central Judicial Processing Court in Jersey City, New Jersey.

     On Friday, November 19, 2021, Members of The Jersey City Police Department responded to the area of Oxford and West Side Avenues in Jersey City on a report of an injured male. Upon arrival, Police Officers found an injured male victim in a vacant lot behind 562 West Side Avenue. 

     The victim, later identified as Hadly Thermitus, was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 6:10 p.m. The Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has determined the Cause of Death to be Multiple Sharp Force Injuries and the Manner of Death to be Homicide.

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, Which 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 NOVEMBER 23, 2021: LAW, HUDSON: