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Woman arrested in NJ hit-run of cheerleader returning from high school competition
A 33-year-old Newark woman has been arrested in the hit-and-run of an 18-year-old high school cheerleader returning home from competition last month, authorities say. Mia’Jah Burton was charged Friday with leaving the scene of a crash resulting in serious bodily injury, assault by auto, hindering and other offenses in the Feb. 4 crash on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard…
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13-year-old dies in horrific weekend crash in Newark
A 13-year-old boy was killed in a horrific car crash in Newark over the weekend, family and local prosecutors said. Family members, who identified the victim of the crash as Edwin Ivan Martínez, told NBC New York that the tragedy unfolded just before 10 p.m. Sunday when he was returning home in a car with his cousin near the...
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13-year-old boy killed in Newark crash
A 13 year old boy was killed in a car crash last night at the intersection of Montclair and Clifton Ave. Investigations are still ongoing as to the cause for the deadly collision. Adam Harding reports from Newark, NJ.
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Nearly 600 arrests made, including in Newark, as part of multi-agency drug operation
Nearly 600 arrests were made in a multi-agency weeks-long operation focused on getting violent fugitives and individuals wanted for felony narcotic violations off the streets at 12 locations throughout the U.S., including in Newark, New Jersey, the U.S. Marshals said. The sting operation was aimed at combating drug-related and violent crimes in locations with some of the highest overdose rates…
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Son of murdered Newark imam arrested on gun charges
Abdush Sharif, the 36-year-old son of a murdered Newark imam, was charged along with two other men with violating firearms regulations. These charges have no connection to the killing of his father.
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Major east coast city holds first lottery for local homebuyers—houses are just $1
Newark, New Jersey included seven homes in this first lottery round. The mayor promises there are more properties to come. Here’s what to know
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Son of slain Newark imam arrested on gun charge
The son of a Muslim leader who was shot outside his Newark mosque earlier this month has been arrested on a gun violation charge, prosecutors said, though he has not been charged in the killing. Abdush Sharif, the victim’s 36-year-old son, was taken into custody Friday at a house in Newark. Also apprehended at the house: 46-year-old Kevin Rogers...
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Ricardo, the NJ Transit bull, hospitalized with life-threatening infection
The rogue bull who captured hearts across the country when he disrupted NJ Transit service for tens of thousands of people as he raced along the tracks in Newark last month is battling a life-threatening infection, according to the sanctuary that took him in. Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue in Wantage said Ricardo is now “at the best large animal…
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Hose kink in smoky darkness disoriented firefighter in Newark cargo ship fire that killed 2
A kink in a fire hose stretched out in the smoky darkness of a cargo ship fire disoriented a New Jersey fire captain as he tried to follow the hose back to safety, separating him from two other firefighters who later died amid the blaze, the captain testified Tuesday.
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First look inside fiery NJ cargo ship that killed 2 firefighters
A first look inside the cargo ship that caught fire and killed two Newark firefighters last year. Investigators say they may know what caused the fire. News 4’s Chris Glorioso reports.
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Newark imam may have been shot by relative, sources say
The killing of a respected imam in Newark may have been the result of a family dispute, law enforcement sources say. News 4’s Jonathan Dienst reports.
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Family member eyed in brazen Newark imam killing, sources say
Investigators are looking into whether a relative may be behind the killing of a Muslim leader who was shot outside his Newark mosque before morning prayers earlier this month, according to three law enforcement sources familiar with the case. The killing of Imam Hassan Sharif as he prepared to open the Masjid Muhammad-Newark mosque on Jan. 3 has generated an…
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Teen boy and girl shot inside Newark pizzeria
A studio update on the shooting that left two teens injured in Newark, New Jersey.
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2 teens in serious condition after being shot in broad daylight in Newark: Police
Two teenagers are in serious condition after being shot in Newark Thursday afternoon, police said. The shooting took place a little after 3 p.m. at the intersection of South 11th Street and South Orange Avenue, Newark police said. A 15-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl where taken to University Hospital and are listed in serious but stable condition, according to…
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Investigative hearings open into cargo ship fire that killed 2 New Jersey firefighters
Federal investigators began several days of hearings Wednesday into a dockside cargo ship fire that killed two New Jersey firefighters last summer at one of the busiest U.S. seaports. The Coast Guard and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause of the July 5 blaze in which the Italian-owned Grande Costa d’Avorio caught fire in Port Newark....
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These tri-state cities are among the worst for keeping New Year's resolutions, study says
“New year, new me.” With a new year comes new goals and intentions — and while they may be easy to set, it can be hard to keep them. A new survey finds that where you live may actually impact if you succeed in keeping your resolutions. WalletHub compared more than 182 cities across the United States to determine what…
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$35,000 reward now being offered in hunt for Newark imam's killer
Police in New Jersey are hunting Friday for the killer of a Muslim leader who was shot outside his Newark mosque before morning prayers, offering cash to anyone who can help them make an arrest. Authorities said they had no evidence that religious hate motivated the imam’s slaying, but vowed to protect people of faith amid soaring reports of...
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Reward of up to $25,000 offered in shooting death of beloved Newark imam
A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered to help find the person who shot and killed a beloved imam and community activist in Newark on Wednesday. Imam Hassan Sharif, an imam at Masjid Muhammad-Newark for nearly five years, was shot multiple times outside the mosque Wednesday around 6:15 a.m., officials said. The mosque is located on South Orange Avenue...
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Search for suspect in murder of Newark imam continues as reward offered
Imam Hassan Sharif was found dead in his car yesterday morning in Newark after having been shot. Authorities are still searching for a suspect and are offering a $25,000 reward for anyone who provides information that leads to an arrest. Myles Miller is in Newark with the latest.
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Imam dies after shooting outside Newark mosque
An imam has died after being shot outside his mosque in Newark early Wednesday morning, law enforcement sources said.