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Patch takes a look at this week's top news from around Essex CountyUpdate: Police Release Names of Man, Woman Found Dead in Canterbury Park Authorities recovered a gun at the scene and say there is no threat to the community after man and woman were found dead late Thursday. Community Outcry Prompts District to Cancel Principal Swap "I think that it really does go to show the power of the community," father of three Raj Shah said, about the cancelled proposal that would have switched Hazel Elementary's principal with Edison Central's. Infant Dies After Being Found in Bathtub at Foster Home Little girl's death appears accidental, police say Sheriff Offers …
Crash Causes Fuel Spill on Short Hills Avenue, One Hospitalized [UPDATED] Department of Environmental Protection took over the 30 to 40 gallon fuel cleanup at the intersection of Short Hills Avenue and Pine Terrace following a crash where one person was hospitalized, Millburn fire officials say. After Nearly 70 Years, A Soldier's Dog Tag Comes Home Newark WWII veteran receives an honor and a surprising memento of his long-ago service Lauryn Hill Sentenced To Prison For Failing To File Tax Returns Former Fugee, a South Orange resident, didn't file returns for five years Local Teens Charged in …
Boater Found Not Guilty in Death of Essex Fells Man Brick man cleared of charges in the 2008 death of Robert Post. Police: Crime Down in West Orange Overall—Robberies, Thefts Up West Orange police release crime statistics for first quarter of 2013. Lauryn Hill Sentencing Postponed Multiple Grammy winner's sentencing adjourned to May 6. Singer did not pay taxes on three years' worth of earnings. 5 Caldwell-West Caldwell Pensioners Earn More Than $100K a Year Topping the list is retired Superintendent Daniel Gerardi, who earns $131,575, according to New Jersey Watch Dog. Assault With Fake …
High School Teacher Charged with Cocaine Possession West Orange resident Louis Yontef, a physics teacher at New Providence High School, was arrested on April 11 in Florida for possession of cocaine. More than $10K in Power Tools, Equipment Reported Stolen Four thefts of power tools and construction equipment, most from work vans, were reported to police Monday. The incidents allegedly occurred within hours of each other. High School SAT Scores in Essex County [Interactive Map] View the average SAT scores and median household incomes of more than 20 public high schools in Essex County to see …
Belleville Resident Charged With Selling Synthetic Marijuana In His Shop Owner of Little Falls smoke shop reportedly believed substance to be legal. Officers Called 'Local Heroes' After Saving Pair From Fire West Orange township officials acknowledge police officer Jerome Pleasants and Det. Keith Boryseskne for heroic March 2 rescue of mother, son from Pleasant Valley Way garden apartment blaze. Residents Protest Seton Hall Building Plan Locals charge that South Orange Avenue will become crowded and noisy; quality of life will suffer Millburn High Alumn Portrays Famous Broadcaster In Jackie …
Police Suspect 'Spudzooka' Used to Launch Potatoes, Damage Property Caldwell, Verona and Cedar Grove Police investigating recent incidents involving potatoes. Former Russian Spies' Montclair Home Soon Up for Sale The Montclair home that until three years ago served as the headquarters for two Russians spies will soon be up for sale. Tanning Mom Legislation Signed into Law Rule inspired by Nutley's tanning mom Patricia Krentcil becomes state law. Police: Three Masked Men Rob Man, Steal Car Sunday Resident tells police he was robbed by trio with double-barrel shotgun in Essex Green Shopping …
Residents Urge Appeal in TMB Housing Case Recent ruling in an affordable housing case with TMB Partners would require Millburn to provide sewer services for many more Livingston units on Tutor Time property. Lost Driver Seeking Directions Allegedly Robbed Woman told police she pulled into Crestmont County Club to ask for directions Saturday with $97 in her purse, but money missing after she spoke to valet . Police: Unlocked Cars Make Easy Targets for Thieves Two attempted car thefts reported in North Caldwell Wednesday West Essex Remembers 'American Hero' Derek McConnell U.S. Army Specialist …
Police: Unmarked Police Car Involved in Hit and Run Crash lodged car in between pole and building. Apparent Road Rage Turns Into Alleged Shooting A 21-year-old Irvington woman told police a man shot at her car twice while she drove through Millburn on her way to work at Livingston Mall. County K-9 Cop Convicted of $70 Crime Scene Cashgrab Officer Ruiz faces 3 to 5 years in New Jersey State Prison for theft. Police: Suspicious Man at Bus Stop for Five Days Officials investigating reported enticement of an 11-year-old girl at the corner of Kinsley Street and Riggs Place. 'Tattoo Rescue' Host …
Woman Robbed and Punched by Armed Men, Cops Say Woman had her purse stolen at gunpoint, according to Maplewood Police Alleged Burglar Walks In On Montclair Resident Police were unable to find the man who allegedly broke into Upper Mountain Avenue home. East Orange Man Eludes Cedar Grove Police, Captured in Clifton Suspect driving stolen Porsche Cayenne arrested nearby after high-speed chase . CHS Student Arrested for Terroristic Threat, Cops Say Arrest stemmed from report of hazardous substance two days ago which led to school's evacuation. Gas Station Owner Pays $3 Million in OT and Fines to…
DiVincenzo Delivers State of County Address Before Christie, Dignitaries Essex County executive highlights accomplishments, announces litany of 2013 projects during annual speech. Police: Pair Cons Millburn Resident, Burglarize Home Man and woman allegedly distracted Main Street homeowner by soliciting roof repairs. Police: Con Artists Dupe Couple Out of Wedding Bands, Jewelry A man and female purported to be representatives of a roof company. Former Teacher Of The Year Accepts Plea In Teen Sex Case A West Orange High School female English teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with …
Fire Damages Prospect Street Home Smoke detectors and an evacuation plan were critical to saving the family of seven, fire captain says. West Orange Teacher Suspended After Sex Assault Charges A West Orange fifth-grade teacher has been suspended indefinitely after he was arrested last week on charges he sexually assaulted a student. Hundreds Could Face Charges In State Driver's License 'Scrub' Nearly 700 New Jersey residents could face criminal charges for obtaining New Jersey driver’s licenses using false identities, state officials announced Tuesday. Sixth Deer-Culling Season Ends, Will …
West Essex Student Texts Bomb Threat, Police Say High school and middle school placed under lockdown Wednesday morning. Fifth-Grade Teacher Charged with Sex Assault of 10-Year-Old Student West Orange teacher Chris Yonitch, 36, of Livingston was arrested Thursday morning. Two Unlocked Cars Burglarized, One Stolen in Short Hills Overnight Sometime Saturday night to Sunday morning, cars on Hartshorn Drive and Great Hills Road were burglarized and one Cayuga Way was stolen. Livingston Dentist Charged in $5.5M Medicaid Scam The Livingston resident was one of seven people indicted in connected with…
School of Rock Concerts Pay 'Tribute to Queen' Benefit concerts for James Caldwell High School's Music & More Booster Club will feature young musicians from School of Rock Montclair. Zuckerberg Raising Money for Christie Facebook founder, Newark schools benefactor back in Jersey mix Pertussis ("Whooping Cough") Suspected at Jefferson School For the second time this week, a potentially serious disease is suspected at a SOMSD school. Woman Faces Drug Charges After Passing Out in Car Springfield woman charged with 10 different counts of possession, driving without a license and driving under the…
Essex County Hosts Job Fair at Turtle Back Zoo Essex County will host a job fair for positions at the South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange later this month. Four Cars Robbed on JFK Parkway in an Afternoon, Police Say West Orange, Livingston, Cranford and Scotch Plains residents had their cars broken into in Short Hills Jan. 11. Montclair State Reverses Student's Suspension Over Online Fat Jokes Joseph Aziz, a 26-year-old student from Weehawken, expects to work with the university to take classes in the spring semester. Star-Ledger Announces Round of Layoffs Wednesday The …
Lance, Mayors Meet With Army Corps To Discuss Flood Remediation Millburn Mayor Sandra Haimoff praised Rep. Leonard Lance, NJ-07 for organizing the meeting with mayors from Union and Essex counties to discuss the Rahway River Basin feasibility study. Caldwell-West Caldwell Schools Reexamine Security Practices Caldwell-West Caldwell Schools Superintendent James Heinegg said Monday the district is taking both short and long-term measures to improve security in the wake of a mass shooting at a Newtown, Conn. elementary school in December. SOPAC Annouces New Executive Director Pick The Board of …
Weekend Armed Robbery Reported on Jefferson Place Montclair police are investigating an armed robbery that took place last weekend when a man flashed a gun at two people sitting in a car and took their money and cell phones. Scarpelli Foundation Helps Special Needs Students Association contributes iPads, software, an air conditioner, kitchen appliances and scholarships to assist special education in Nutley schools. Fairfield Man Arrested For DUI A 20-year-old Fairfield man was arrested Dec. 15 on DUI charges following a traffic stop in Lyndhurst near the Nutley border, officials said. Cedar …
Bomb Threat at Montclair High School on Tuesday A bomb threat referencing Montclair High School prompted the evacuation of students and faculty around 2 p.m. Tuesday. Student Removed From James Caldwell High School for Making List of Names School officials removed a student from James Caldwell High School in West Caldwell Monday after learning the boy kept a list of eight names in a notebook, school officials announced Tuesday. Booker Mulling Senate Run, Won't Challenge Christie Newark Mayor Cory Booker ended months of speculation Thursday when he announced that he was considering a run for…
In top county news this week: Former NFL Players Help Raise $3,500 for Sandy Relief Two former NFL players, Tiki Barber and Jay Fiedler, helped raise approximately $3,500 for Superstorm Sandy victims at this year's Temple B'nai Jeshurun annual Chanukah party on Sunday in Short Hills. Newark Native Honored for Major League Milestone The South Ward's Bo Porter becomes first Essex native to manage a Major League team Seymour's Luncheonette Closes After 52 Years Seymour's Luncheonette, which has been serving customers since 1960, has shuttered its doors. Montclair Council Hires Parking …
North Caldwell Man Charged With Transporting Explosives Without a Permit A North Caldwell man was arrested Wednesday morning and charged with transporting a PVC pipe stuffed with explosives without a permit, according to U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman. Nursing Home Worker Accused of Snapping Pic of Patient's Privates Indicted A nursing home worker and her friend accused of posting a Facebook photo of an elderly patient's genitalia were indicted Monday, the Attorney General's office announced. Man Steals Almost $80,000 in Rolexes, Police Say Millburn police are searching for a man who stole …
In top county news this week: Maplewood Asks State to Investigate PSE&G The Maplewood Township Committee recently adopted a resolution recommending the state Board of Public Utilities (BPU) and the state Legislature… Cedar Grove Board of Ed, Teachers Union Finalize Agreement The Cedar Grove Board of Education finalized and approved a contract with the district's teacher's union during its public meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 27.… Second Bloomfield Gas Station Accused of Price Gouging Another Bloomfield gas station is being sued by the state for price gouging following Hurricane Sandy. Jenny’s …
