In Teaneck a 41-year-old registered sex offender was charged with sexually abusing “several” boys and girls who ranged from 3 to 5 years old, prosecutors said today. William Kooney, of Teaneck, was arrested Saturday on charges of aggravated sexual assault, two counts of sexual assault and four counts of child endangerment, according to the Bergen… Continue Reading
Unpaid taxi fare leads cops to Lyndhurst drug stash, police say
In Lyndhurst police are searching for a man who skipped out on a $110 taxi fare led police to discover a large stash of drugs at a township apartment early Monday, authorities said. Officers responded around 1:20 a.m. to a report from the cabbie, who told police his passenger fled without paying after a trip… Continue Reading
West Orange Police search for 2 assailants in carjacking, police say
The West Orange Police are searching for two assailants who they said carjacked a BMW from a customer at the West Orange Car Wash on Saturday. The victim was waiting for a wash at the Main Street business when two carjackers approached and at least one pulled a gun around 4:30 p.m., according to police.… Continue Reading
Rutherford man charged with sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl, prosecutor says
Reported on NJ.com a 55-year-old Rutherford man was accused of sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl, authorities said Thursday. Jonathan Worthington was arrested and charged with aggravated sexual assault and child endangerment, according to Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli. The girl’s father learned of the abuse and called the Cliffside Park police, who alerted the… Continue Reading
Marijuana Wax Catches Attention of Law Enforcement
Law enforcement is concerned about a new form of marijuana making its way onto the scene – marijuana “wax,” which they say is “highly potent” and “highly dangerous.” It looks like lip balm, but it’s certainly not. It’s an illegal substance in New Jersey. And depending on what other drugs or substances are added to… Continue Reading
