Bergenfield Men Stormed Dumont Home, Repeatedly Struck Man With Knife: Prosecutor
Four Bergen County men have been charged in a Dumont home invasion that left a man injured after he was repeatedly struck in the head with a knife, authorities said.
Andrew Baik, 31, of Cliffside Park; Christian I. Curatola, 31, of Bergenfield; Brendan J. Hayes, 31, of Bergenfield; and Kerby W. Santillan, 31, of Bergenfield were arrested following a months-long investigation, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said.
The incident began following a dispute among acquaintances early Sunday, Jan. 4, when two vehicles arrived at a home on Larch Avenue, Musella said. Multiple people force…
Intoxicated Teen Taken By Jet Ski To Susquehanna River Island, Unconscious Raped: Lancaster DA
A 17-year-old girl who had been drinking with friends along the Susquehanna River was taken by jet ski to an island, raped while drifting in and out of consciousness, and returned about an hour later barely able to stand or walk, prosecutors said.
More than two years later, a Lancaster County jury convicted the man who took her onto the river, Salvador Villa-Del Toro, 28, of Martic Township, the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office announced Tuesday, Oct. 6.
The assault happened in July 2024 after the teen and several friends gathered along the river's shoreline and were drinking, ac…
'Intentional' Hit-Run Left Teen With Fractured Skull In Lancaster; Driver Pleads Guilty
A Pennsylvania man has admitted to intentionally swerving his car into a teenager riding an electric bike, leaving him with skull and facial fractures and a brain bleed, authorities announced on Monday, Oct. 5.
Jonathan Seth, 27, of the 100 block of Ruby Street in Lancaster, pleaded guilty on Sept. 11 before Lancaster County Judge Dennis Reinaker to two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of accidents involving death or personal injury, one count of recklessly endangering another person, and a summary driving offense, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office.
The ch…
Teen Who Asked 'Do You Want To Die?' Before Shooting Boy In Face Sentenced In Lancaster
A teenager who asked another boy, “do you want to die,” moments before shooting him in the face near a city park has been sentenced after pleading guilty to attempted homicide, authorities announced on Thursday, Oct. 1.
Jay-Quan Edward Williams, 17, of the 300 block of East Liberty Street, pleaded guilty on Thursday, Sept. 24, to attempted criminal homicide, two counts of aggravated assault, and charges of recklessly endangering another person, possession of a firearm by a minor, firearms not to be carried without a license, and persons not to possess a firearm, according to the Lancaster Co…
Lower Twp Man Arrested By SWAT After Shots Fired: Prosecutor
A 20-year-old Lower Township man was arrested and charged after firing gunshots, authorities announced Friday, Sept. 4.
At 10:37 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, officers responded to the Mulligan Sports Complex in Villas and found multiple gunshots, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland and Lower Township Police Chief Donald Vanaman said.
No one was struck by bullets, authorities said.
On Monday, Aug. 31, law enforcement, including the Cape May County Regional SWAT Team executed a search warrant Leshaun Davis' resident and he was tkane into custody, authorities said.
He…
Teen Needed Surgery After Genitals Bitten During Sexual Assault At Lower Macungie Hotel: DA
A woman was left unable to walk and needed surgery after a sexual assault at a Pennsylvania hotel, authorities announced on Monday, Aug. 24.
Javier Santos-Rivera, 41, of Allentown, was charged with involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, aggravated assault, sexual assault, simple assault, indecent assault, and intimidation of a witness or victim, Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan said.
Pennsylvania State Police were called to an area hospital around 7:17 a.m. on March 21 after a 19-year-old woman reported being sexually assaulted, according to the DA's office. Investigators d…
Cranford Cop Had Three Words For Viral Town Hall Performer During Arrest
Months of singing, dancing, breakdancing, and bizarre public comment performances finally caught up with William Thilly.
The 52-year-old, who has become a viral fixture at Cranford Township Committee meetings, was arrested after his latest appearance on Tuesday, July 7, ended with police escorting him out of Town Hall.
Thilly, who, according to his website, is a Democratic candidate for Cranford's Township Committee, has become a familiar face at nearly every committee meeting. Thilly typically uses his allotted five minutes during public comment not to address township business, but t…
Homeless Man Bit Cop: Bridgeton PD
A 37-year-old Bridgeton man was arrested and charged with biting a police officer Tuesday morning, June 9, authorities said.
At 1:16 a.m., officers attempted to execute an outstanding warrant arrest on Romero Flores-Silva, who is homeless, at Walnut Street and Cedar Street, Bridgeton police said. Flores-Silva fled on foot and a foot pursuit ensued, police said.
Officers located Flores-Silva and attempted to take him into custody, but he physically resisted, pushing one officer and biting another officer, police said. He was eventually apprehended and charged with contempt of court, obstruct…
Multi-Agency Hunt For Accused Rapist After Violent Parkesburg Assault Ends In Delaware: Police
A Delaware man wanted in a violent sexual assault case was captured in Wilmington after a multi-agency manhunt, Parkesburg Borough Police announced on Wednesday, May 7.
Richard Javier Vasquez-Lopez, 23, was arrested shortly after 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 6, in a Wilmington parking lot after investigators tracked him down with the help of county, state, and federal law enforcement partners, according to Parkesburg Borough Police.
The investigation began in mid-April, police said. Authorities obtained an arrest warrant for Vasquez-Lopez on April 29 following the investigation into an alleged se…
Woman With Bloody Clothes Sentenced In Cleaver Attack In Doylestown: Police (Update)
A violent cleaver attack inside a Doylestown apartment has now led to a conviction and prison sentence, Bucks County prosecutors announced.
Robin McClain McNamara, 51, of Doylestown, was sentenced in Bucks County Court to 364 days to 728 days in the Bucks County Correctional Facility, followed by three years of probation, Judge Charissa J. Liller ordered on Wednesday, April 16.
The sentence follows McNamara’s conviction in a waiver trial on Monday, April 7, where she was found guilty of aggravated assault and several related offenses, according to the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office…
High School Wrestler Acquitted Of Manslaughter In Man's Death In Mount Ephraim: Report
An 18-year-old high school wrestler was acquitted of manslaughter in Camden County Superior Court on Wednesday, March 24, after he was accused of punching a 46-year-old man, leading to his death.
Luke Humphrey, a senior at Delsea High School and member of the wrestling team, was found not guilty by a jury that deliberated for three hours following a three-week trial, NJ.com said.
On Saturday, March 23, 2024, Humphrey punched Oron Beebe outside a pharmacy in Mount Ephraim, leading to Beebe falling and hitting his head, according to a criminal complaint. Beebe died eight days later.
While fa…
Man Climbs Through Hackensack Window, Tries Sexually Assaulting Sleeping Woman: Prosecutor
A Hackensack man is accused of breaking into a home and attempting to sexually assault a sleeping woman, authorities said.
Jermin Fordyce, 36, of Hackensack, was arrested and charged with home invasion burglary, attempted aggravated sexual assault, and aggravated assault, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said.
Hackensack police responded to a private residence on Saturday, March 21 at approximately 3:40 a.m. on a report of a home invasion burglary, according to the prosecutor. Officers arrived and found Fordyce had been subdued by residents after being discovered in a bedroom, aut…
