EAST ORANGE, NJ — An 18-year-old East Orange man was arrested immediately after committing a theft on Wednesday, Nov. 22. At approximately 4 p.m., a Newark police officer was flagged down by a woman who was chasing a man. She quickly explained that she was talking on her cell phone while walking on McWhorter Street, […]
ORANGE, NJ — The Orange Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force are investigating the fatal shooting of Sharif Norman, 32, of Orange. On Monday, Nov. 20, at approximately 9:29 p.m., Orange police responded to a call of shots fired in the vicinity of Park Avenue and North Center Street. […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Begin the holiday season on Monday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m. at Maplewood Memorial Library, 51 Baker St., when the Maplewood Garden Club hosts Peggy Excell, owner and principal designer of Lotus Petals Floral Design in Maplewood for the past 10 years and active in the industry for 20. Excell creates beautiful […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The Seton Hall Prep varsity hockey team opened the 2017-18 season with a decisive 8-1 victory over Bishop Eustace on Sunday night, Nov. 26, at Richard J. Codey Arena. The Pirates opened the scoring when Jake Sandomeno scored on an assist by Thomas Colucci with 2:32 left in the first period. […]
NEWARK, NJ — Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect in connection with the burglary of two businesses on Sunday, Nov. 19. Police responded to the K&C Nabaya African Market and the Milly Deli, both located in the 400 block of Springfield Avenue, after being alerted that the two businesses had been […]
NEWARK, NJ — Members of the Fugitive Apprehension Team have arrested Jerrez Wagner, 27, of Newark, who was wanted for a robbery that occurred on Friday, Nov. 3. At approximately 7:30 p.m., a man was robbed by two black males at gunpoint at 86 Sussex Ave. The suspects fled on foot, heading southbound on Nesbit […]
NEWARK, NJ — Members of the Special Enforcement Bureau arrested Roberto Laslano, 31, for weapon possession, along with Patricia Ortiz, 40, and Denzell Arrington, 27, who were operating an illegal alcohol establishment on Sunday, Nov. 19. Acting on information brought to the attention of 3rd Precinct Commander Captain Perez during a recent community meeting, at […]
NEWARK, NJ — DWI enforcement will be deployed throughout the city during the holiday season and police have made more than 100 DWI arrests and issued 4,516 summonses through a citywide safety check operation conducted since January 2017. As part of the Department of Public Safety’s DWI Enforcement, underwritten by a $34,899.85 grant received through […]
ORANGE, NJ — The Junior League of the Oranges and Short Hills supported vulnerable families with children in the Orange School District this Thanksgiving. Each year, JLOSH seeks to provide families in need with a happier Thanksgiving. With our partners, including Kings Food Markets, Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Dun & Bradstreet, local businesses and area […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Turtle Back Zoo is recruiting volunteers for the 2018 Docent Class. Docents are volunteer educators who give educational talks, act as tour guides and are stationed throughout the zoo to provide information to visitors about the zoo and its animal collection. This is a highly selective volunteer position and training is […]