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East Orange NJ Child Taken in Auto Theft

East Orange NJ police are investigating a recent auto theft in which the victim’s child was temporarily abducted. According to authorities, the crime occurred when a mother parked her Volkswagen Jetta at the intersection of Springdale Avenue and North Grove Street in East Orange. While she took her first child out of […]

Newark Police Searching for Third Suspect in Fatal Shooting at LOFT

A college student at New Jersey City University was recently shot and killed by a stray bullet during an altercation outside the club “LOFT” on Washington Street. According to police, two suspects were immediately arrested in connection with the killing and charged with murder, conspiracy, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a […]

45 Super Bowl XLVIII “Pimps” Arrested by the FBI

The FBI, in partnership with more than 50 law enforcement agencies in four states, recovered 16 juveniles during a sting operation aimed at Human Trafficking before and after Super Bowl XLVIII. According to reports, law enforcement agencies focused specifically on commercial child sex trafficking through sites like CraigsList and BackPage. More than 45 […]

Newark Man Killed in Shooting after Leaving Club

A Newark man was shot multiple times and killed after leaving a club on Washington Street. Police found the victim near University Avenue and Bank Street shortly after the shooting. He was pronounced dead at the scene. At this time, the motive for the predawn shooting remains unclear. According to authorities, this marked […]

Violent Stabbings at Newark Prudential Center during UFC Event

Two people were reportedly stabbed during an Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. According to authorities, the victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Shortly after the alleged attacks, the suspect was arrested by police. The suspect, who hails from Pennsylvania, has been charged with several counts of aggravated assault. […]

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