Essex County News, Weather & Scanner Reports
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🕯️🔎 42 YEARS LATER, NJ POLICE RENEW SEARCH TO IDENTIFY MURDER VICTIM AND FIND HER FAMILY 💔
New Jersey State Police are using advanced DNA testing to identify a woman murdered in East Orange 42 years ago. Investigators hope genetic genealogy will reveal the true identity of the victim, who was known only by the nickname "L.A."
🚨 FEDERAL IMMIGRATION AGENTS REPORTEDLY DETAIN PEOPLE IN MONTCLAIR AND BLOOMFIELD 🚨
Federal agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained several people in Montclair and Bloomfield on Monday. The enforcement actions are part of a series of operations that have led to multiple arrests throughout Essex County this year.
❤️🩹🚔 BERGEN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICERS PERFORM CPR, HELP SAVE UNRESPONSIVE DRIVER IN HACKENSACK
Bergen County Sheriff’s officers saved an 80-year-old man who was found unresponsive in his car at a Hackensack intersection on Tuesday. Officers performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation and used a defibrillator to restore the driver's heart rhythm before he was hospitalized.
🚔🍺 BRONX MAN ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGED WRONG-WAY DWI INCIDENT WITH CHILDREN IN VEHICLE 🚨
Fairfield police arrested a Bronx man for allegedly driving the wrong way on Route 46 while intoxicated with three children in his vehicle. Miguel Nocelo-Soto faces multiple charges, including child endangerment, after failing sobriety tests during the early morning traffic stop.
🚨 TWO CLIFTON WOMEN ARRESTED FOLLOWING ALLEGED TARGET SHOPLIFTING IN FAIRFIELD
Fairfield police arrested two Clifton women for allegedly stealing about $256 worth of merchandise from a local Target. Authorities charged the pair with shoplifting and conspiracy after security officers reportedly caught one woman leaving the store without paying.
🚔⚖️ NEWARK WOMAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY ON SECaucus SHOPLIFTING WARRANTS ⚖️🚔
Police arrested a 38-year-old Newark woman for two separate shoplifting incidents at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls in Secaucus. She faces charges of shoplifting and conspiracy and was transported to the Hudson County Jail following a custody transfer from the Essex County Sheriff’s Office.
🚨 FIVE MEN CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH ARMED ROBBERY & AGGRAVATED ASSAULT IN SOUTH HACKENSACK 🚨
Five men from New Jersey and Pennsylvania face charges including armed robbery and aggravated assault following a May attack in South Hackensack. Authorities arrested all five suspects in August after an investigation into the robbery, which left one victim with head injuries.
🐶💔 16 NEGLECTED DOGS RESCUED FROM ESSEX COUNTY HOME
Associated Humane Societies rescued 16 neglected dogs from a Newark home after the owner moved out. The animals are receiving medical care and grooming for severe matting at a Tinton Falls facility and will be available for adoption once they recover.
🚔 Fairfield Police Arrest Hackensack Man Following Traffic Stop That Allegedly Uncovered Loaded Handgun
Fairfield police arrested a Hackensack man after a traffic stop led to a struggle and the discovery of a loaded handgun. Authorities say the suspect, who allegedly possessed a switchblade and gang patches, faces multiple charges including aggravated assault on an officer.
🚨🌊 FLASH FLOOD WARNING — ESSEX & UNION COUNTIES 🌧️🚨
The National Weather Service issued a life-threatening flash flood warning for Essex and Union counties until 9:00 PM. Residents should avoid flooded roads and move to higher ground immediately if water begins to rise.
🌧️🚨 FLOOD ADVISORY — ESSEX & UNION COUNTIES 🚨🌧️
Essex and Union counties are under a flood advisory until 9:00 PM tonight due to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. Residents should avoid driving through flooded streets and stay away from low-lying areas prone to sudden water buildup.
🚨⛈️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING — ESSEX & UNION COUNTIES ⚡🚨
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Essex and Union counties until 7:30 p.m. residents should seek shelter immediately to avoid damaging winds, frequent lightning, and heavy rain that could cause roadway flooding.
🚨 NEWARK MAN CONVICTED AFTER FIRING GUN AT MAN AND CHASING HIM DOWN CITY STREET
A jury convicted 53-year-old Shamsuddin Lockett for firing a gun at a man and chasing him through Newark in February 2024. The persistent offender faces up to 20 years in state prison at his October sentencing.
⚠️🌧️ FLOOD ADVISORY — BERGEN, ESSEX & PASSAIC COUNTIES
The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for Bergen, Essex, and Passaic counties until 5:15 p.m. Heavy rain could cause minor flooding in areas with poor drainage, and drivers should avoid traveling through water covering the roadway.
🚨🌧️ FLOOD WATCH — NORTH JERSEY
A Flood Watch is in effect until 11:00 PM for several North Jersey counties due to heavy rain and thunderstorms. Residents should prepare for potential localized flooding in low-lying areas and are advised never to drive through water on roadways.
🚨🌊 FLASH FLOOD WARNING — ESSEX, HUDSON & UNION COUNTIES
A flash flood warning is in effect for Essex, Hudson, and Union counties until 3:30 p.m. today. Heavy thunderstorms could cause dangerous flooding in low-lying areas and roads, so officials urge drivers never to travel through flooded streets.
🚨⛈️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH — MUCH OF NEW JERSEY
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for fifteen New Jersey counties until 8:00 PM tonight. Residents should prepare for potential damaging winds, large hail, and flooding while monitoring local weather updates for possible warnings.
🚨 FORMER NJ WRESTLING COACH CHARGED IN ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF 15-YEAR-OLD
Prosecutors charged former wrestling coach John Kane with sexually assaulting a 15-year-old in a Livingston hospital parking lot. Kane previously worked with several school and youth programs across multiple New Jersey counties, and he now faces six criminal counts.
🚨💧 LAWSUIT ACCUSES NORTH JERSEY WATER UTILITY OF EXPOSING CUSTOMERS TO HEALTH RISKS
Federal and state officials are suing the Passaic Valley Water Commission for failing to protect three open-air reservoirs from contaminants like animal waste and parasites. The lawsuit seeks to force the utility to secure the sites after years of reported delays.
🌊🚨 FLASH FLOOD WARNING ISSUED FOR FIVE NORTH JERSEY COUNTIES UNTIL 7:45 PM 🚨🌊
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic, and Union counties until 7:45 p.m. tonight. Heavy thunderstorms could cause dangerous flooding on roads and in low-lying areas across North Jersey.
🌧️⚠️ FLOOD ADVISORY ISSUED FOR PARTS OF NORTH JERSEY UNTIL 7:30 PM ⚠️🌧️
A Flood Advisory is in effect until 7:30 p.m. for parts of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic, and Union Counties. Heavy rain may cause water ponding and poor drainage on roads, so drivers should avoid traveling through flooded areas.
⛈️⚠️ SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT ISSUED FOR PARTS OF NORTH JERSEY ⚠️⛈️
The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement for several North Jersey counties as strong thunderstorms move through the area. Residents should prepare for wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour, which could knock down tree limbs and loose objects.
🚨 WANTED NEWARK MAN ARRESTED IN MILLBURN AFTER SWORD & DAGGERS FOUND IN CAR
Millburn police arrested 40-year-old Abijahn Johnson of Newark during a traffic stop after finding a sword and two daggers in his car. Johnson, who had an active warrant, now faces several weapons charges and was taken to the Essex County Correctional Facility.
🚨 NORTH JERSEY WRESTLING COACH UNDER INVESTIGATION OVER SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS 🚨
The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating Dave Cordoba, owner of a Fairfield wrestling facility, following allegations of sexual misconduct. The coach is currently under a temporary suspension and no-contact directive while authorities look into the matter.
🚔 Fairfield Police Arrest Garfield Woman Following Route 46 Traffic Stop
Fairfield police arrested a 26-year-old Garfield woman on Route 46 after a traffic stop led to the discovery of Xanax, LSD, and drug paraphernalia. She faces multiple drug charges and is scheduled to appear in court in September.
🚨🔴 1 DEAD, 2 WOUNDED IN ATTEMPTED MURDER-SUICIDE AT NEWARK APARTMENT BUILDING
One person died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound and two others were injured during an apparent murder-suicide attempt at a Newark apartment building on Sunday. The two survivors are hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries following a standoff with the Newark Police Department.
🚨 BLOOMFIELD MAN CHARGED IN FATAL HIT-AND-RUN THAT KILLED NEWARK TEEN
Authorities charged a Bloomfield man with vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of a fatal crash after he allegedly struck a Newark teenager. The driver surrendered to police following the August hit-and-run that claimed the life of Zakiyah Dansby.
🚨 17-Year-Old Newark Pedestrian Killed in Fatal Crash; Authorities Release New Details
Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run crash that killed a 17-year-old girl in Newark. A sedan fleeing a police officer struck the teenager on Bloomfield Avenue, and both the Essex County Prosecutor and the state Attorney General have launched investigations.
🚨 NORTH PLAINFIELD MAN CHARGED IN FATAL MOUNTAINSIDE HIT-AND-RUN 🚔
A North Plainfield man faces vehicular homicide charges after allegedly driving drunk and killing a bicyclist in a hit-and-run on Route 22. Police arrested Fabian Parra three miles away from the Mountainside crash site shortly after the fatal collision.
🚨 Two Arrested Following Alleged Assault at Fairfield Restaurant
Police arrested two Little Falls residents following a physical fight at the Franklin Steak House in Fairfield. Both individuals face aggravated assault charges after one victim suffered extensive facial injuries and required hospital treatment during the Saturday morning altercation.
🚔 TEEN ARRESTED AFTER AIRSOFT GUN FOUND DURING TRAFFIC STOP IN FAIRFIELD
Fairfield police arrested a 19-year-old Staten Island man Sunday following a traffic stop on Route 46. Officers discovered open alcohol containers and an airsoft pellet gun that had its orange safety tip removed to look like a real firearm.
🚨💙 5-Year-Old Girl Rescued from Water at Branch Brook Park 🌊
Bystanders and law enforcement rescued a 5-year-old girl from the water at Branch Brook Park on Sunday. After receiving life-saving CPR on-site, the child was transported to University Hospital in alert and conscious condition.
🚨🌧️ FLASH FLOOD WARNING ISSUED FOR BERGEN, ESSEX & PASSAIC COUNTIES ⚠️🌊
A flash flood warning is in effect for Bergen, Essex, and Passaic counties until 6:30 a.m. Monday. Residents are urged to avoid travel and stay away from flooded roadways as heavy rain causes dangerous conditions across the region.
🚨 Multiple People Seriously Injured In Route 21 Crash Near Nutley-Belleville Border 🚨
A multi-vehicle crash on Route 21 near the Nutley-Belleville border left several people seriously injured Saturday. Authorities say a northbound vehicle crossed the median and struck two southbound cars; the accident remains under investigation.
🚨 FAIRFIELD: DEANTE HUMPHRIES ARRESTED ON WEAPONS CHARGES AFTER TRAFFIC STOP 🚔🔫
Fairfield police arrested a Texas man after a traffic stop led to the discovery of a loaded handgun with high-capacity ammunition. Deante Humphries faces weapons charges and was transported to the Essex County Correctional Facility pending a court appearance.
🚨⚡ DANGEROUS DOWNED POWER LINE CREATES HAZARD IN BELLEVILLE ⚡🚨
Belleville officials closed the intersection of Chestnut Street and Franklin Avenue Tuesday after a downed power line began arcing. PSE&G worked with emergency crews to secure the scene, and residents were warned to avoid the area during the severe weather.
Fairfield Hotel Investigation Leads to Heroin Distribution Arrest
A drug investigation at a Fairfield hotel has resulted in the arrest of a Paterson man on multiple drug-related charges.
Woodland Park Man Arrested After Alleged Attempted Vehicle Burglary in Fairfield
A Woodland Park man has been arrested following an alleged attempted motor vehicle burglary at a Fairfield business earlier this year.