Donald Trump Raises $50.5 Million In Fundraising Event

TRUMP AND THE GOP BREAK FUNDRAISING RECORDS WHEN $50.5 MILLION RAISED IN SINGLE EVENT

     "Saturday Night's 'Inaugural Leadership Dinner' At Billionaire Investor John Paulson's Palm Beach Home Raises A Record-Breaking Amount."

Sunday, April 7, 2024, 8:00 A.M. ET. By Jennifer Hodges: Englebrook Independent News,

PALM BEACH, FL.- With November 5, 2024, approaching it is becoming ever more apparent that the tides may be shifting away from President Biden, and the past sediments toward Former President Donald Trump are increasingly changing. When on Saturday Night, Donald Trump's Campaign raised a staggering $50.5 Million in a Single Night Fundraising Event.

     The reported haul in funds from last night's event from major donors at The Palm Beach, Florida, Home of Billionaire Investor John Paulson set a Single-Event Fundraising Record, almost doubling the $26 Million that The Biden Campaign reported it raised at a recent gathering at New York's Radio City Hall with Former Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. 

     In a statement from Senior Campaign Advisers Chris LaCivita and Susie Wiles, "It's clearer than ever that we have the message, the operation, and the money to propel President Trump to victory on November 5."

     Last night's event, billed as "The Inaugural Leadership Dinner," sent a clear signal of the resurrection and the ability of Former President Trump and The GOP Fundraising, which has been lagging behind President Biden and The Democratic Party.

     The Trump Campaign and The GOP reported earlier this week that they have raised more than $65.6 Million in March and closed out March with $93.1 Million. President Biden and The Democrats reported on Saturday that they took in over $90 Million in March and had over $192 Million on hand.

     Former President Trump had initially struggled to attract Big Donors particularly when he first launched his campaign with many Big Money Donors supporting other Republicans who Challenged Trump in The Republican Presidential Primary. But with Trump easily winning every primary except for New Hampshire, sediments toward him changed, uniting The GOP behind him.

     Saturday Night's High-Dollar Event hosted just around One Hundred Guests, including some Billionaires. Money Raised will go toward The Trump 47 Committee, a joint fundraising agreement with The Republican National Committee, State Republican Parties, and Save America, a Political Action Committee that has been paying the bulk amount of Trump's Legal Bills. 

     Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley and Co-Chairman Lara Trump spoke to what Americans have perceived as Biden's largest failures in the polls, namely The Border and The Economy. 

     "The Republican Party is united behind the effort to elect President Donald J. Trump, and Americans are lining up to join our movement and retire Crooked Joe Biden once and for all," they added.

     Trump before leaving Mar-a-Lago said in a statement, "that the upcoming 2024 election will be the most important...election we've ever had."

FILED UNDER: APRIL 7, 2024: NATIONAL, LOCAL, POLITICS, ELECTION 2024:                

 

        

North Bergen Man Convicted Of Aggravated Manslaughter

NORTH BERGEN MAN CONVICTED OF AGGRAVATED MANSLAUGHTER FOR 2021 STABBING DEATH

     "Augusto Perez Was Convicted Yesterday For The 2021 Maywood, New Jersey Stabbing Death Of Omar Cruz."

Friday, April 5, 2024, 6:15 P.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

MAYWOOD, NJ.- Today, following a Six Week Trial, a Jury sitting in Bergen County, New Jersey has Returned Guilty Verdicts against Augusto Perez, 73, of North Bergen, New Jersey on The Charges of Aggravated Manslaughter and Hindering Apprehension for The 2021 Stabbing Death of Omar Cruz in Maywood, New Jersey.

     According to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella, on February 16, 2021, Mr. Perez Stabbed Mr. Cruz to Death behind The Ulta Beauty Store located in The Bergen Town Center Mall in Maywood, New Jersey. 

     An Investigation by Detectives of The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit and The Maywood Police Department led to Mr. Perez being Identified as The Suspect and the Individual responsible for The Stabbing Death of Mr. Cruz. The following day, on February 17, 2021, Perez was Apprehended at his North Bergen Home.

     Sentencing in The Matter has been Scheduled for May 30, 2024, in Bergen County Superior Court. Before The Honorable Susan J. Steele, Judge of The Superior Court, at which time Mr. Perez Faces an Extended Term of Life in New Jersey State Prison.

FILED UNDER: APRIL 5, 2024: LAW, LOCAL, BERGEN:

     

Garfield Ride-Share Driver Charged With Sexual Assault

33-YEAR-OLD RIDE-SHARE DRIVER CHARGED WITH THE SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A FEMALE PASSENGER

      "Ahmet Yusuf Aydemir Was Charged Yesterday With Sexually Assaulting A Female Passenger He Was Driving."

Friday, April 5, 2024, 5:00 P.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

FAIR LAWN, NJ.- Yesterday, a 33-Year-Old Garfield, New Jersey Rideshare Driver was Taken into Custody and Charged in connection with the Alleged Sexual Assault of a Female Passenger on Wednesday in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.

     According to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella, on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, The Fair Lawn Police Department contacted The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Special Victims Unit after receiving a report regarding the Alleged Sexual Assault of a Woman in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.

     The Woman reported that while she was Utilizing a Rideshare Service she was Sexually Assaulted by The Driver of The Vehicle. A subsequent investigation by Detectives of The Bergen County Special Victims Unit and The Fair Lawn Police Department revealed that Ahmet Yusuf Aydemir, 33, of Garfield, New Jersey, had Sexually Assaulted the Woman while she was a Passenger in his Vehicle.

     Accordingly, on Thursday, April 4, 2024, Mr. Aydemir was Taken into Custody at The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office in Paramus, New Jersey, and was Formally Charged with One Count of Second Degree Sexual Assault; and Fourth Degree Criminal Sexual Contact.

     Following being Processed on The Charges, Aydemir 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: APRIL 5, 2024: LAW, LOCAL, BERGEN:

  

March Jobs Report Comes In Higher Than Expected

THE U.S. ECONOMY ADDED 303,000 JOBS IN MARCH AND UNEMPLOYMENT DIPPED TO 3.8%

     "Despite Predictions That The Economy Was Supposed Slow, Employers Added More Jobs Than Expected."

Friday, April 5, 2024, 3:00 P.M. ET. By Jennifer Hodges: Englebrook Independent News, 

WASHINGTON, DC.- Despite Economist's Forecasts, that job growth was supposed to have started to slow by now, but on Friday another Jobs Report came in higher than anticipated, with U.S. Employers adding 303, 000 new jobs, The U.S. Department of Labor reported.

     March's job growth was up from a revised 270,000 jobs in February and came in far above the 200,000 jobs that Economists had predicted. By any account, it amounted to a major increase in hiring, and once again displayed the economy's ability to withstand the pressure of high borrowing costs resulting from The Federal Reserve hikes in interest rates. With U.S. Consumers continuing to spend, many Employers continued to hire to meet customer's demands.

     The Department of Labor also reported in Friday's Report that The U.S. Unemployment Rate dropped from 3.9% to 3.8%. The Unemployment Rate has remained below 4% for the past 26 straight months, the longest such run since the 1960s.

     The 303,000 jobs that were added in March were the largest increase since May 2023, and they accelerated the average monthly growth so far this year to 276,000, an improvement to 2023's average of 251,000.

     Though most companies added jobs in March, the hiring was mainly concentrated in Three Sectors. Healthcare and Education, Leisure and Hospitality, and Government which accounted for 69% of Hiring. Additionally, Construction Companies added 39,000 Jobs.

     In March, average hourly earnings increased by 0.3% from February, but to 4.1% annually. The average workweek increased to 34.4 hours, and the labor force grew to 62.7% from 62.5% in February.  

     A higher-than-anticipated jobs report, combined with the recent batch of inflation data, could further complicate the Federal Reserve's fight to slow Fast-Rising Prices. The Fed will get critical pieces of data next week when the latest Consumer Price Index and Producer Price Index reports will give light on the trajectory of inflation at the retail and wholesale levels. 

FILED UNDER: APRIL 5, 2024: NATIONAL, LOCAL, FINANCE:   

           

Cherry Hill Man Charged With Child Pornography Offense

35-YEAR-OLD CHERRY HILL MAN CHARGED WITH THE DISTRIBUTION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

     "Tyler V. Kademian Was Charged In March For Possession & Distribution Of Child Pornography."

Friday, April 5, 2024, 12:45 P.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

CHERRY HILL, NJ.- A 35-Year-Old Cherry Hill, New Jersey man was Taken into Custody late last month and Charged with Possession and Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material.

     According to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay, following a Joint Investigation by Members of The Camden County Prosecutor's Office High Tech Crimes Unit and The Cherry Hill Police Department, on Thursday, March 21, 2024, Detectives Executed a Court Authorized Search at The Residence of Tyler V. Kademian, 35, of Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

     During the Search, Detectives seized Electronic Devices belonging to Mr. Kademian. Following the Search Mr. Kademian was Taken into Custody and Formally Charged with Second Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child, for The Distribution of Child Pornography; and Third Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child, for Possession of Child Pornography.

     Following being Charged Mr. Kademian was Processed on The Charges and was Remanded to The Camden County Correctional Facility pending Future Court Proceedings in Camden 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: APRIL 5, 2024: LAW, LOCAL, CAMDEN:

   

 

BREAKING: 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Confirmed Centered In New Jersey

A 4.8 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE HAS BEEN CONFIRMED ON FRIDAY 10:21 A.M. CENTERED IN NEW JERSEY

     "An Earthquake Occurred At 10:19 A.M. Friday, Centered In Lebanon, New Jersey."

Friday, April 5, 2024, 11:10 A.M. ET. By Art Fletcher & Jennifer Hodges: Englebrook Independent News,

LEBANON, NJ.- The United States Geological Survey has confirmed that at 10:19 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2024, a 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake occurred with the Epicenter located in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. 

     The Earthquake was felt as Far South as Baltimore, Maryland, and as Far North as Boston Massachusetts, Shaking Buildings across the Tri-State Area. Potential Damage is being accessed at this time across the Northeast.

     Being on the Third Floor of our Office in Somerset County, New Jersey, just shortly around 10:20 a.m., the building started shaking after what sounded like an explosion and lasted for about 20 seconds, said Art Fletcher.

     Located outside in the area of Rome Street in Newark, New Jersey, after what sounded like a major explosion, the Ground began to rumble and felt like it was moving from left to right, reported Jennifer Hodges.

     There have been Ground Stops at JFK Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport and New Jersey Transit has been reporting 20-minute delays on all lines in both directions.

     This is a developing story, more information may become available.

FILED UNDER: APRIL 5, 2024: BREAKING, NATIONAL, LOCAL, NEW JERSEY:

 

       

  

Tuberculosis Outbreaks At Chicago Migrant Shelters

TUBERCULOSIS CASES REPORTED AT CHICAGO MIGRANT SHELTERS AFTER LAST MONTHS MEASLES CASES

     "Chicago Health Officials Have Confirmed New Cases Of Tuberculosis Following Last Month's 55 Confirmed Measles At Migrant Shelters."

Friday, April 5, 2024, 8:00 A.M. ET. By Jennifer Hodges: Englebrook Independent News,

CHICAGO, IL.- Chicago City Health Officials have reported that several Tuberculosis Cases have been confirmed at some of The City's Migrant Shelters. This comes after Last Month's 55 Confirmed Cases of Measles in Chicago's Migrant Shelter System.

     Officials from The Chicago Department of Public Health said the reported cases of Tuberculosis were in just a few Shelters in The City, but City Health Officials have not disclosed the Exact Number of Cases. The Health Department says they are mobilizing Medical Teams to start Contact Tracing in addressing the Health Issue.

     Tuberculosis is an infectious Bacterial Disease that Primarily Affects the Lungs. If not properly treated it can become resistant to Medical Treatments. 

     Chicago Department of Public Health has said that between 10% and 20% of Central and South American residents have a Latent Tuberculosis Infection, which is asymptomatic and is not transmissible to others, it does result in a Positive Tuberculosis Test.

     Health Officials have said that Tuberculosis is Curable with Certain Antibiotics, and is not particularly infectious, and would require several hours of prolonged close contact between individuals for it to spread.

     In a statement from The Chicago Department of Public Health, "We will continue to offer treatment to individuals as necessary and take proper precautions to eliminate spread, but we do not consider this a matter presenting a substantial threat to the public."

     With last Month's Measles Outbreak and now Tuberculosis Cases being reported, why aren't migrants entering The U.S. be required to follow Vaccine Standards that U.S. Citizens are required to follow. 

FILED UNDER: APRIL 5, 2024: NATIONAL, LOCAL, HEALTH, CHICAGO:   

       

 

  

Bergen County Man Charged With Child Pornography

33-YEAR-OLD SOUTH HACKENSACK MAN CHARGED WITH DISTRIBUTION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

     "Corey W. Barraclough Was Jailed Yesterday For Possessing Over 28,000 Images Of Child Sexual Abuse Material."

Friday, April 5, 2024, 6:45 A.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

SOUTH HACKENSACK, NJ.- Yesterday, a 33-Year-Old South Hackensack, New Jersey man was Taken into Custody and Charged with Possession and Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material.

     According to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella, on Thursday, April 4, 2024, Detectives of The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Cyber Crimes Unit Executed a Court Authorized Search Warrant at the Residence of Corey W. Barraclough, 33, of South Hackensack, New Jersey, during an Internet Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation. 

     The investigation determined that Mr. Barraclough used the Internet to View, Download, Possess, and Distribute over 28,000 Digital Images depicting Nude and Sexually Explicit Children.

     Accordingly, on Thursday, April 4, 2024, Barraclough was Taken into Custody in South Hackensack, New Jersey, and was Formally Charged with First Degree Distribution of Child Pornography; and Second Degree Possession of Child Pornography.

     Barraclough was Processed on The Charges and was Transported 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: APRIL 5, 2024: LAW, LOCAL, BERGEN:

   

Man Charged With Lewd Conduct Online With A Child

39-YEAR-OLD WHIPPANY MAN CHARGED WITH SEXUALLY EXPLICIT ONLINE CHATS WITH A CHILD

     "Brian J. Cariddi Was Charged On March 8, 2024, & Will Remain Detained In Connection With Sexually Explicit Conversations With An Out-Of-State Kid."

Thursday, April 4, 2024, 6:00 P.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ.- A 39-Year-Old Whippany, New Jersey man was Charged Early Last Month in connection with Multiple Online Communications allegedly made with a 9-Year-Old North Carolina Boy between the dates of December 11, 2022, and January 10, 2023.

     According to Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Brian J. Cariddi, 39, of The Whippany Section of Hanover Township, New Jersey, allegedly Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conversations with a 9-Year-Old Boy. Cariddi Exposed his Intimate Parts during Online Conversations and enticed the Boy to send him Images of The Child's Intimate Parts. The Investigation remains active and ongoing.

     Following the initial investigation, Cariddi was Taken into Custody on March 8, 2024, and Formally Charged with One Count of Second Degree Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child, for the Production of Child Sexual Abuse Material; One Count of Third Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child, for Sexual Conduct; and One Count of Fourth Degree Lewdness.

     Following being Processed on The Charges, Cariddi was Remanded to The Morris County Correctional Facility, and Following a Detention Hearing, a Morris County Superior Court Judge Ordered Cariddi Detained pending Future Court Proceedings.

"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: APRIL 4, 2024: LAW, LOCAL, MORRIS:

     

 

 

Arrest Made In March 12, 2024 Carteret Fatal Shooting

22-YEAR-OLD CARTERET MAN WAS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY TODAY AND CHARGED IN SHOOTING DEATH

     "Javon Robinson Was Charged Today With The March 12, 2024, Fatal Shooting Of Evan Blozen Of Carteret, New Jersey."

Thursday, April 4, 2024, 12:00 P.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

CARTERET, NJ.- Today, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone reported, that a 22-Year-Old Carteret, New Jersey man was Taken into Custody this morning and Charged in connection with The Shooting Death of a 23-Year-Old man that occurred on March 12, 2024, in The Borough of Carteret.

     According to The Prosecutor's Office, on March 12, 2024, shortly before 10:00 p.m., Members of The Carteret Police Department responded to a 911 Emergency Call reporting a Shooting on Roosevelt Avenue in The Borough.

     Upon arrival, Police Officers found a man, later identified as Evan Blozen, 23, of Carteret, New Jersey, suffering from a Life-Threatening Gunshot Wound. Mr. Blozen was immediately transported to Raritan Bay Medical Center for treatment. Shortly after arriving at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Mr. Blozen succumbed to his injury and was pronounced deceased.

     A Swift-Moving Investigation by Sergeant Luis Maldonado of The Carteret Police Department and Detective Javier Morillo of The Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office were able to identify Javon Robinson, 22, of Carteret, New Jersey as The Shooter and The Individual responsible for The Death of Mr. Blozen.

     Accordingly, Today, April 4, 2024, Detectives Arrested Mr. Robinson in Carteret without incident, and Robinson was Formally Charged with First Degree Murder; Second Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose; and Second Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.

     Robinson was Processed on The Charges and was Transported to The Middlesex County Adult Correctional Center pending Future Court Proceedings in Middlesex 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: APRIL 4, 2024: LAW, LOCAL, MIDDLESEX:  

  

$500,000 In Cocaine Seized In Mercer County Narcotics Investigation

MERCER COUNTY NARCOTICS TASK FORCE TAKES DOWN MAJOR COCAINE DISTRIBUTION NETWORK

     "Local, State, & Federal Narcotics Investigation Results In 4 Arrests & $500,000 In Cocaine Seized."

Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 9:00 A.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ.- Yesterday, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri reported, that following a Month-Long Investigation into The Distribution of Cocaine throughout The Mercer County, New Jersey area, resulted in Four Men being Taken into Custody and 5.1 Kilograms of Powder Cocaine Seized with a Street Value of $500,000.

     In late February, The Mercer County Narcotics Task Force received information from The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration about Narcotics Distribution in The Mercer County Area, and an Investigation was Launched. The investigation led Law Enforcement Officials to The Motel 6 in Lawrence Township during the evening hours of March 21, 2024.

     Detectives Executed a Court-Authorized Search Warrant and located William Adrover Rodriguez inside a Room on The First Floor of The Motel. During the Search, Detectives found 5.1 Kilograms of Powder Cocaine with an Estimated Street Value of just around $500,000.

     Following the Search, Mr. Rodriguez was Taken into Custody without incident. Three Additional Individuals involved in The Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine were arrested nearby.

     Accordingly, William Adrover Rodriguez,38, of Galloway, Ohio was Charged with Multiple First Degree Narcotics Offenses. Jamie Acevedo-Correa, 42, of Rio Grande, New Jersey, Manuel Castro Velazquez, 46, of Trenton, New Jersey, and Elvin Perez-Medina, 34, of Puerto Rico were each Charged with Second Degree Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine.

     All Four men were Processed on The Charges and were Remanded to The Mercer County Correctional Center pending Future Court Proceedings in Mercer 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: APRIL 3, 2024: LAW, LOCAL, MERCER:    

 

 

UPDATE: Paterson Man Charged In Beating Death Of Cousin

22-YEAR-OLD PATERSON MAN CHARGED WITH BEATING HIS 31-YEAR-OLD COUSIN TO DEATH

     "Darwin Estrada-Cruz Was Taken Into Custody Hours After He Killed His Cousin In The Early Morning Hours Of Monday & Charged With Murder."

Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 7:30 A.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

PATERSON, NJ.- Just hours after Paterson Police Officers discovered the Body of 31-Year-Old Jose Estrada-Cruz inside a Paterson, New Jersey Basement Apartment early Monday Morning, his 22-Year-Old Cousin, Darwin Estrada-Cruz was Taken into Custody and Formally Charged with his Murder.

     According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes, Darwin Estrada-Cruz was Charged later on Monday, April 1, 2024, with First Degree Murder in connection with The Beating Death of his Cousin.

     On Monday, April 1, 2024, shortly before 2:00 a.m., Members of The Paterson Police Department responded to a 911 Emergency Call reporting a Fight inside a Residence located in the area of Straight Street and 16th Avenue in The City of Paterson.

     Upon arrival, Police Officers located Jose Estrada-Cruz Unresponsive inside a Basement Apartment. Mr. Estrada-Cruz was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

     During a Swift-Moving Investigation, Detectives of The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office and The Paterson Police Department were able to Identify Darwin Estrada-Cruz as a Suspect and The Individual Responsible for his Cousin's Death. 

     Yesterday, Darwin Estrada-Cruz appeared in Passaic County Superior Court for his First Appearance on The Charge and was Remanded to The Passaic County Jail pending Future Court Proceedings.

     The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office asks anyone with additional information regarding the Death of Mr. Estrada-Cruz 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 Detective Bureau at (973) 321-1120. All calls will be kept confidential.

"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: APRIL 3, 2024: LAW, LOCAL, PASSAIC:

 

  

Toddler Hospitalized After Being Seriously Burned At Day Care Center

24-YEAR-OLD WOMAN CHARGED FOR FAILING TO WATCH A CHILD AT PALISADES PARK CHILD CARE CENTER

     "Ann Zheng Was Charged Yesterday For Allowing A Toddler To Be Seriously Burned At A Palisades Park Child Day Care Center."

Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 5:15 P.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

PALISADES PARK, NJ.- Following an investigation, on Monday, April 1, 2024, a 24-Year-Old Palisades Park, New Jersey woman was Taken into Custody and Charged connection with allowing a Child in her Care to be Seriously Burned at a Home Operated Day Care Center.

     According to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella, on Monday, April 1, 2024, The Palisades Police Department contacted The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Special Victims Unit in reference to a Toddler who had sustained Serious Burns to his Body on Thursday, March 28, 2024, while the Toddler was Attending Dearest Angel Child Care in Palisades Park, New Jersey.

     An investigation was launched and Detectives of The Bergen County Special Victims Unit and The Palisades Park Police Department that Ann Zheng, 24, of Palisades Park, having assumed responsibility for The Toddler, had neglected the Child, allowing the Child to be Seriously Burned.

     Accordingly, on Monday, April 1, 2024, Ms. Zheng was Taken into Custody and Formally Charged with Second Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Ms. Zheng was Processed on The Charge 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: APRIL 2, 2024: LAW, LOCAL, BERGEN:

    

Teen Charged With Manslaughter In Fatal Assault

TEEN CHARGED WITH MANSLAUGHTER IN MOUNT EPHRAIM FATAL ASSAULT LATE LAST MONTH

     "Charges Against Mount Ephraim Teen Upgraded After Man Succumbs To Injuries Sustained In March Assault."

Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 3:30 P.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

MOUNT EPHRAIM, NJ.- Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay reported, on Monday, April 1, 2024, that The Charges against a Mount Ephraim Teenager were Upgraded following The March 31, 2024, Death of a Man who succumbed to the injuries he sustained during a March 23, 2024 Physical Assault.

     According to Camden County Authorities, on Saturday, March 23, 2024, shortly after 10:30 p.m., Members of The Mount Ephraim Police Department responded to The Parking Lot of a Business located at 20 West Kings Highway in Mount Ephraim, following receiving a report of an Unconscious Man.

     Upon arrival, Police Officers found the man, later identified as Oron Beebe, 46, of Mount Ephraim, New Jersey, lying on The Ground from an Apparent Serious Head Injury. The man was immediately transported to Cooper University Hospital for treatment.

     During the investigation, Detectives determined that Mr. Beebe during an Apparent Verbal Altercation had been Punched in the Head by a Teen, causing Mr. Beebe to Fall and Hit his Head on The Ground. The Teen was identified as a 16-Year-Old Boy from Collingswood, New Jersey.

     Following being Identified, on Monday, March 25, 2024, The Teen was Formally Charged with Second Degree Aggravated Assault and was Taken into Custody in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, by The U.S. Marshals Service New York, New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force and Lodged in Camden County Youth Detention Center.

     Tragically, on Sunday, March 31, 2024, shortly after 1:00 a.m., Mr. Beebe succumbed to the injuries he sustained and was pronounced deceased at Cooper University Hospital.

     Following Mr. Beebe's Death, Yesterday the Teen was Formally Charged with Secon Degree Aggravated Manslaughter at The Camden County Youth Detention Center where has been Detained since his Arrest.

"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: APRIL 2, 2024: LAW, LOCAL, CAMDEN:

         

  

Man Charged In Violent Domestic Dispute For Slashing A Woman's Throat

WEST NEW YORK MAN CHARGED WITH CUTTING A WOMAN'S THROAT YESTERDAY AFTERNOON

     "Ernesto Lara-Rojo Charged With Attempted Murder, Assault, & Weapons Offenses In Monday's Violent Domestic Dispute In Cliffside Park."

Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 1:30 P.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

CLIFFSIDE PARK, NJ.- An Apparent Domestic Dispute on Monday Afternoon leaves a Cliffside Park, New Jersey woman Hospitalized with Life-Threatening Injuries and a 49-Year-Old West New York, New Jersey man Jailed on Charges.

     According to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella, on Monday, April 1, 2024, just before 5:00 p.m., Members of The Cliffside Park Police Department responded to a 911 Emergency Call Reporting a Domestic Violence Incident involving Serious Bodily Injury. 

     An ensuing investigation by Members of The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit and The Cliffside Park Police Department determined that Ernesto Lara-Rojo, 49, of West New York, New Jersey Cut the Throat of The Woman with a Razor Blade. The woman was transported to Hackensack Meridian Health Palisades Medical Center in North Bergen where she remains Hospitalized with Life-Threatening Injuries.

     Accordingly, Mr. Lara-Rojo was Taken into Custody and Formally Charged with First Degree Attempted Murder; Second Degree Aggravated Assault; Third Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose; and Fourth Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.

     Lara-Rojo 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: APRIL 2, 2024: LAW, LOCAL, BERGEN:

  

 

Mays Landing Woman Charged With Murder In Beating And Stabbing Death Of Man

75-YEAR-OLD WOMAN CHARGED IN THE HORRIFIC STABBING, BEATING DEATH OF 81-YEAR-OLD MAN

     "Eileen Bright Has Been Charged In Yesterday's Murder of 81-Year-Old Gary Johnson."

Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 12:00 P.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

MAYS LANDING, NJ.- A 75-Year-Old Mays Landing, New Jersey woman was Taken into Custody and Formally Charged in connection with The Easter Sunday late afternoon Stabbing and Beating Death of an 81-Year-Old Mays Landing man. 

     According to Atlantic County Prosecutor William E. Reynolds, on Sunday, March 31, 2024, shortly after 5:30 p.m., Members of The Hamilton Township Police Department responded to a 911 Emergency Call reporting a deceased man inside a Lewis Drive Residence in Mays Landing.

     Upon arrival, Police Officers discovered a man, identified as Gary Johnson, 81, of Mays Landing deceased inside the Residence. It appeared to Police Officers that Mr. Johnson had succumbed to Multiple Stab Wounds to his Body and Trauma to his Head. A subsequent autopsy performed by The South Regional Medical Examiner's Office determined The Cause of Death was due to Blunt Force Trauma and Stab Wounds and The Manner of Death was Homicide.

     The ensuing investigation by Members of The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit and Detectives of The Hamilton Township Police Department quickly determined that Eileen Bright, 75, also of Mays Landing, New Jersey was the Individual Responsible for The Death of Mr. Johnson.

     Accordingly, Ms. Bright was Taken into Custody and Formally Charged with First Degree Murder; Two Counts of Fourth Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon; and Two Counts Third Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose.

     Ms. Bright was Processed on The Charges and was Remanded to The Atlantic County Justice Facility pending Future Court Proceedings in Atlantic 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: APRIL 2, 2024: LAW, LOCAL:

 

  

April Is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

ATLANTIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE ACKNOWLEDGES PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE MONTH

Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 10:00 A.M. ET. Public Service Announcement, Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office & Englebrook Independent News,

MAYS LANDING, NJ.- Atlantic County Prosecutor William E. Reynolds reported, that April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office acknowledges the importance of Child and Family Well-Being to our entire community.

     Child Abuse is The Non-Accidental Physical, Sexual, or Emotional Harm or Risk of Harm to a Child under the age of eighteen caused by a Parent or other Person who Acts as a Caregiver.

     Any concerned person can report suspicions of Child Abuse or Neglect by calling their Local Police Department, The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office at (609) 909-7800 or leave an anonymous tip on The Prosecutor's Office Website at ACPO.Tips.

     People can also call The Child Abuse Hotline at (877) NJ-ABUSE or (877) 652-2873.

FILED UNDER: APRIL 2, 2024: LOCAL, COMMUNITY HUB, LAW, HEALTH, TODAYS YOUTH: 

 

  

Paterson Man Found Beaten To Death Yesterday Morning

31-YEAR-OLD MAN BEATEN TO DEATH EARLY MONDAY MORNING IN PATERSON

     "Paterson Man Found Dead Inside A Basement Apartment Following An Apparent Physical Altercation."

Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 7:00 A.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

PATERSON, NJ.- An Early Monday Morning Fight turns Deadly after Police find a 31-Year-Old Paterson, New Jersey man Dead inside a Basement Apartment in The City of Paterson.

     according to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes, on Monday, April 1, 2024, shortly before 2:00 a.m., Members of The Paterson Police Department responded to a 911 Emergency Call reporting an Unresponsive man inside a residence in the area of Straight Street and 16th Avenue in The City of Paterson.

     Upon arrival, Police Officers found a 31-Year-Old Paterson, New Jersey man who had succumbed from injuries sustained from an Apparent Physical Altercation inside a Basement Apartment at that location. The Man was subsequently pronounced deceased at The Scene.

     The investigation remains active and ongoing as Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding what led to the Man's Death.

      Anyone with additional information regarding this incident 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 Detective Bureau at (973) 321-1120. All calls will be kept confidential.

FILED UNDER: APRIL 2, 2024: LAW, LOCAL, PASSAIC:

  

  

Sayreville Man Charged With Murder In Death Of His Son

MAN CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED ARSON NOW CHARGED IN THE DEATH OF 9-YEAR-OLD SON

     "Manuel Rivera Has Been Additionally Charged In Connection With The Death Of His Son That Occurred Thursday Night In Sayreville."

Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 5:00 A.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

SAYREVILLE, NJ.-  A 43-Year-Old Sayreville, New Jersey man originally Charged with Second Degree Aggravated Arson last Thursday in The Death of his 9-Year-Old Son following a Domestic Dispute with his wife has now been charged with Murder and Child Endangerment.

     According to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at around 10:45 p.m., Members of The Sayreville Police Department responded to a 911 Emergency Call reporting a Fire on the Grounds of Sayreville High School. While responding to The Call, The Sayreville Police Department received a Second 911 Call reporting an apparent Domestic Dispute at a Residence located on Eisenhower Drive in The Borough.

     Upon arrival at The Eisenhower Residence, Police Officers were advised by a Woman that she and her husband, Manuel Rivera, 43, of Sayreville had been involved in a Domestic Dispute and that Mr. Rivera had left the Residence with their 9-Year-Old Son.

     Police Officers who responded to the scene on the Grounds of Sayreville High School found Mr. Rivera Alive with Burns on his Body and a Self-Inflicted Wound. Next to Rivera, a Motor Vehicle was located that was Doused with Gasoline and Set on Fire and was still burning. Rivera was immediately transported to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital for treatment.

     After extinguishing the Fire, First Responders found the Body of a Deceased Child inside the car. Based on the initial investigation Mr. Rivera was Charged with Second Degree Aggravated Arson. 

     A Subsequent Autopsy performed by The Middlesex County Medical Examiner's Office determined that the Body found in the vehicle was that of Rivera's 9-Year-Old Son and The Child's Death was Caused by Rivera.

     Accordingly, Rivera has been Formally Charged with Second Degree Aggravated Arson; First Degree Murder; Second Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child; and Second Degree Desecration of Human Remains. 

     Upon his release from The Hospital, Rivera will be Processed on The Charges and will be remanded to The Middlesex County Adult Correctional Center pending Future Court Proceedings in Middlesex 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: APRIL 2, 2024: LAW, LOCAL, MIDDLESEX: