ELIZABETH — An Elizabeth man who was arrested for possession of crack cocaine on the eve of his sentencing date for an armed robbery late last year received a combined term of eight years in state prison on Friday, said acting Union County Prosecutor Grace Park. Laquan Shirley, 29, must serve at least 85 percent […]
ELIZABETH — Two Elizabeth police officers have admitted to claiming pay for security work they never performed, acting Union County Prosecutor Grace Park announced yesterday. Christopher Flatley, 44, and Michael Tropeano, 50, each pleaded guilty Thursday to charges of third-degree theft by deception. Complaints against the two officers were signed Tuesday, following the conclusion of a six-month […]
NEWARK — The owner of KCJ Financial Corporation, located in Irvington, pleaded guilty today to willfully preparing false tax returns for clients. Kellar Covington Jr., a resident of Hillside, entered his plea in federal court before U. S. Magistrate Judge James Clark III. Covington pleaded guilty to a one count information that charges him with […]
SPRINGFIELD — Sandmeier and Caldwell schools recently welcomed author Dan Gutman where he spoke to the students. The children really enjoyed learning about such an esteemed author and had many questions for him. From left, Head of Programming Robin Cornelison, Sandmeier PTA President Kelley Hirsch, Gutman, Sandmeier Principal Michael Plias and students, Evan Cornelison and Faith […]
LINDEN — On Tuesday at 11:13 a.m. after a month-long investigation, narcotics officers raided a residence on the 100 block of Chandler Ave. in Linden. Michael J. Lewis, 25, of Linden, was arrested and charged with possession and distribution of marijuana, distribution within 500’ of a public park, possession of narcotics paraphernalia, and contempt warrants […]
UNION — Cub Scout Pack 163 of Union will hold a Flapjack Fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, at Applebee’s, 1721 Morris Ave, Union. The meal includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and a beverage of coffee, juice, soda or tea. Tickets are $10 and available at the door. Donations are also […]
NEWARK — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn Murray and Acting Newark Police Director Sheilah Coley announced that Chancelle Young, 21, of Newark has been arrested for the murder of Shakerah McBride, 35, of Elizabeth. McBride was fatally shot on Feb. 22 in the 300 block of 14th Avenue in Newark. Young is charged with murder […]
LINDEN — On Sunday at 10:02 p.m., Linden police officers responded to the BP Station, 1842 E. St. Georges Ave., on a report of a robbery. The attendant, male, age 56, told officers that two males approached him, described as 17 to 20 years old, wearing black-hooded sweatshirts and masks covering their faces. One of the […]
OBITUARIES: • ALDI — Frances, of Union; Feb. 15. Artist, great-grandmother of six, was 94. • BIGGERS — Chester Sr., of Hillside; Feb. 15. Longtime resident, 85 years old. • BLIGH — Patricia Cash, formerly of Scotch Plains; Feb. 12. Survived by a son. • BANTLEY — Cheryl Maureen “Sherrie,” formerly of Roselle; Feb. 9. […]
SUMMIT — The Summit Police Department has announced the dates for the 2014 session of its Youth Academy. The academy will be running two, one-week long sessions, one from July 14-18, the other from July 28-August 1, both of which will be held at the Summit Police Department. Classes will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. […]