NEWARK, NJ — Lamont West, 42, of Newark, who was previously convicted of multiple felonies, has admitted to being a felon in possession of a firearm, possessing narcotics with intent to distribute and possessing the firearm in furtherance of narcotics trafficking, acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced July 27. West pleaded guilty before U.S. […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Boy Scouts from Essex County have worked diligently this spring and summer to improve the infrastructure in the South Mountain Reservation. These community service projects bring the Scouts one step closer to attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. Eagle Scout is the highest rank in Scouting and is earned by less […]
NEWARK, NJ — Dashawn Duncan, 27, of South Orange, was sentenced to two years in prison for his role in conspiring to defraud two banks of $250,000 using stolen credit cards and blank checks, acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced July 28. Duncan, along with co-conspirators Nasheed Jackson, 24, of Newark, and Alexander Varice, […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — A group of young Archdiocese of Newark parishioners volunteered to assist with maintenance projects at Sacred Heart Church in Bloomfield on July 24. Their efforts were part of “Days in the Diocese,” a new summer program presented by the archdiocese’s Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry; the program offers one-day service […]
NEWARK, NJ — Lamont Nelson, 26, of Newark, was arrested July 27 on charges of illegally possessing a handgun, acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced July 28. He is charged by complaint with one count of illegal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. According to documents filed in this case and statements […]
NEWARK, NJ — Austin Be-Kwao, 23, of Newark, has been charged with robbing, carjacking and sexually assaulting a 55-year-old Newark woman, according to a July 28 press release from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office. In July of 2019, the victim told police she was driving home from church and stopped to use an ATM on […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Craig “C.J.” Waldron Jr., 30, of West Orange, died July 27 after his vehicle ran off the left side of the Garden State Parkway, between Exit 153 and the Brookdale service area, in Bloomfield, according to the New Jersey State Police. Waldron’s car went over the median at approximately 11:15 a.m., hit […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — A bear cub was sighted in June in Millburn, a mile west of Greenwood Gardens and the South Mountain Reservation. Another bear sighting occurred near Columbia High School in Maplewood. Therefore, the South Mountain Conservancy advises those hiking in the reservation to keep alert, keep their distance and follow the bear […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy reaffirmed his commitment to address lead exposure in New Jersey and its harmful effects on public health and child development by signing a package of bills aimed at protecting New Jersey’s families from lead poisoning. Murphy signed the package on July 22 in Bloomfield. The legislation, which will require […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Members of Girl Scout Troop 20340 of Bloomfield gathered recently to taste-test cookies from both Girl Scout cookie bakeries. The Bloomfield troop sells cookies made at Little Brownie Bakers, located in Louisville, Ky., but got to try the cookies made at ABC Bakers, located in Brownsburg, Ind. The girls voted on taste, […]