Author: Breaking Local News Report

WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ — In a significant ceremony held at Monmouth University, the New Jersey State Police welcomed 124 new troopers into its ranks. The event was marked by the presentation of badges by Superintendent Colonel Patrick J. Callahan and New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin. New Jersey State Police Superintendent Colonel Patrick Callahan, New Jersey Acting Governor Tahesha Way and New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin speak at the NJSP Training Academy 166th State Police Class Graduation in West Long Branch, N.J. on Friday, July 12, 2024. (New Jersey State Police / Tim Larsen) The 166th New…

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A 64-year-old male sustained deep lacerations to both knees following a stabbing incident on the highway at 2100 W Toronto Street in the 39th District at 3:42 AM. He was transported by Medic 4 to Temple University Hospital and is in stable condition. No scene was located, and no arrests have been made. Additionally, no weapons have been recovered at this time. The investigation is ongoing with the Northwest Detective Division (NWDD).

MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office has announced the sentencing of 79-year-old Alexander Jacobs of East Hanover for the death of his wife in March 2020. The sentencing took place on July 12, 2024, with Morris County Superior Court Judge Stephen Taylor imposing a 15-year term in New Jersey State Prison. The sentence is subject to the No Early Release Act (NERA), which mandates that Jacobs serve most of his sentence before eligibility for parole. Jacobs had previously entered a guilty plea to first-degree Aggravated Manslaughter on May 31, 2024, in connection with the shooting death of his…

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — The Atlantic City Police Department has reported a series of violent incidents, including two stabbings and a shooting, that occurred within a span of less than six hours on July 8, 2024. Charges have been filed against several individuals in connection with these events. First Incident: Stabbing on Tennessee and Atlantic Avenues At 8:30 AM, patrol officers responded to a report of a fight between two men that resulted in a stabbing. The 20-year-old victim from Atlantic City was transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities quickly obtained a description of the suspect…

PARAMUS, NJ — Coach USA has declared that it will be discontinuing the O.N.E. Bus service routes 24, 31, and 44 in East Orange, Orange City, Newark, and Essex County, effective October 8, 2023. This decision comes after exhaustive efforts to sustain these routes proved unviable financially and operationally. Dan Rodriguez, Vice President of Public Affairs at Coach USA, expressed the challenges faced in maintaining these routes, citing increased operational costs and lack of governmental support as primary reasons for the discontinuation. “Despite every effort to prevent this outcome, without government assistance, continuing these routes is not feasible,” said Rodriguez.…

QUEENS, NY — Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that 44-year-old Jamshaid Choudhry has been charged with several counts of criminal mischief as a hate crime following his alleged attack on a religious statue at the Holy Family Roman Catholic Church in Fresh Meadows. The incident occurred early on the morning of June 30. Choudhry, who is from Hollis, was captured on video surveillance parking his yellow cab across the street from the church before approaching and vandalizing the Holy Family statue. The footage shows Choudhry taking off his shoe, spitting on, and striking the statue multiple times, ultimately causing…

WILKES-BARRE, PA — A 65-year-old man, Jesus Perez-Hidalgo, was arrested following a domestic dispute that escalated into physical assault on South Franklin Street in Wilkes-Barre. The incident occurred on July 11, 2024, at approximately 3:36 PM. Wilkes-Barre City Police were called to the scene after receiving reports of the altercation. Upon arrival, officers met with the 33-year-old female victim, who recounted the events leading to the assault. She stated that during a verbal dispute, Perez-Hidalgo demanded she leave the residence. The confrontation turned violent when Perez-Hidalgo allegedly struck her in the head and shoved her into furniture located on the…

QUEENS, NY — Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the arraignment of six individuals following a grand jury indictment for an attack on two NYPD officers. The incident occurred early on June 17, near a hotel on 12th Street in Long Island City, as the officers were checking on the welfare of three unattended children riding bikes. The defendants, identified as Juan Munoz, 25; Alejandro Munoz, 42; Karina Navarro-Chavez, 42, all of Long Island City; Miguel Chiluisa, 23, of Corona; Cristian Taipe, 30, of Astoria; and Natali Iza, 27, face charges including attempted assault in the first degree, attempted gang…

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A 51-year-old male was grazed by a gunshot to the head inside a private residence at 5xx S Redfield Street in the 18th District at 2:03 AM. The known offender has not been apprehended. The victim was transported by Medic 3 to Penn-Presbyterian Medical Center and is in stable condition. The scene was held, but no arrests were made, and no weapons were recovered. The investigation is ongoing with the Southwest Investigative Group (SIIG).

FORT LEE, NJ – It was the scene of one of New Jersey’s most high-profile political corruption scandals. In 2013, members of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s closest circle conspired to create an epic traffic nightmare on the George Washington Bridge. In 2014, that plot became national news that unfolded in newspapers and cable news stations across the globe. It has been over ten years now since the scandal first became mainstream news and a lot of time has passed. The key conspirators have all moved one. Some were convicted of crimes. Others were convicted and have since appealed and…