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Family Said She Had Schizophrenia — New Brunswick Cop Was Just Cleared In Her Deadly Shooting Family Said She Had Schizophrenia — New Brunswick Cop Was Just Cleared In Her Deadly Shooting
Family Said She Had Schizophrenia — New Brunswick Cop Was Just Cleared In Her Deadly Shooting In the months following Deborah Terrell's death, her family publicly maintained that the 68-year-old, who had schizophrenia, was not given enough time to respond to officers' commands before she was fatally shot. Nearly a year later, a state grand jury reached its decision. The panel voted "no bill" on Monday, Aug. 3, declining to bring criminal charges against New Brunswick Police Officer Josue Plaza in the Aug. 8, 2025 encounter that killed her, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced. Investigators reviewed 911 calls, police radio transmissions, body-worn camera footage…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NYPD Cop Dies After Breast Explant Surgery: Reports NYPD Cop Dies After Breast Explant Surgery: Reports
Nypd Cop Dies After Breast Explant Surgery: Reports The NYPD is mourning the loss of a 31-year-old officer who reportedly died of a botched breast implant surgery in the Dominican Republic. Rebecca De Paula's family members tell Spanish outlet Noticias SIN that she developed a bacterial infection after having her breast implants removed in the Dominican Republic. De Paula developed severe diarrhea and her condition rapidly worsened before she died at a clinic in Santo Domingo following the procedure on Sunday, Aug. 2, according to the outlet. Her family is urging officials to probe whether or not medical malpractice or negligence contributed…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NY Police Official Was Getaway Driver In Son's Gang Shooting: Report NY Police Official Was Getaway Driver In Son's Gang Shooting: Report
NY Police Official Was Getaway Driver In Son's Gang Shooting: Report A high-ranking police official in Westchester County has been fired after being charged in an alleged Bronx gang-related shooting involving her son, city officials announced.  The City of Mount Vernon announced on Tuesday, Aug. 4, that Jennifer Lackard, who served as the department's Deputy Commissioner of Wellness, was terminated effective immediately following criminal charges filed by the Bronx County District Attorney's Office.  The New York Post reported that Lackard was arrested Tuesday morning alongside her son, Chase Lackard, 20, after prosecutors alleged he opened fire on…

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by Ben Crnic
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‘Jersey Store’ Star Closing Business In NY While NJ Stores Thrive ‘Jersey Store’ Star Closing Business In NY While NJ Stores Thrive
‘Jersey Store’ Star Closing Business In NY While NJ Stores Thrive About 30 months after it first opened, The Snooki Shop is closing its Long Island location. The company’s Huntington branch at 42 Gerard Street will close in October, the store announced Monday, Aug. 3 on Instagram. “We’re celebrating with exclusive in-store sales over the next few weeks,” the store’s post read. “Stop by, shop your favorites, and help us make these final moments unforgettable.” The deals will only be available at the Huntington store, not online or at The Snooki Shop’s three other locations in Madison, NJ; Seaside Heights, NJ; or Nashville, TN. Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi LaV…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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UFC Fighter Dies Suddenly At 34, Teammate Says He 'Lost A Brother' UFC Fighter Dies Suddenly At 34, Teammate Says He 'Lost A Brother'
UFC Fighter Dies Suddenly At 34, Teammate Says He 'Lost A Brother' A Brazilian mixed martial artist who fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship died after suffering an apparent heart attack. Allan Nascimento was found unresponsive on the morning of Monday, Aug. 3, the UFC announced. The flyweight and São Paulo native was 34 years old. Nicknamed "Puro Osso," which means "All Bones" in Portuguese, Nascimento made six appearances in the UFC, posting a 4-2 record inside the Octagon. "A fixture on the doorstep of the Top 15, Nascimento was a constant presence alongside his teammates whenever they made the walk, sharing an especial…

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by Chris Spiker
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Bronx Man At Large After Committing $1K Fraud At The Home Depot: Stafford PD Bronx Man At Large After Committing $1K Fraud At The Home Depot: Stafford PD
Bronx Man At Large After Committing $1K Fraud At The Home Depot: Stafford PD A 20-year-old Bronx man is at large after he made fraudulent transactions at The Home Depot in Stafford, authorities announced Friday, Aug. 4. Joseph Diaz-Herra unlawfully used a person's credit card information by manually entering the card details to purchase $973 worth of assorted flooring products from the hardware store, Stafford police said. Diaz-Herra is charged with knowingly exhibiting a false government-issued driver's license or other identification, intent to commit credit card fraud, credit card theft, fraudulent use of a credit card and theft by deception, …

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by Sam Barron
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Amazon Trapped NJ Drivers In Lower-Paying Jobs, State Says In Landmark Lawsuit Amazon Trapped NJ Drivers In Lower-Paying Jobs, State Says In Landmark Lawsuit
Amazon Trapped NJ Drivers In Lower-Paying Jobs, State Says In Landmark Lawsuit New Jersey has filed yet another lawsuit against Amazon, this time alleging the company illegally used its dominance over delivery drivers to suppress wages, block unionization and restrict workers from finding better-paying jobs. Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced Tuesday, Aug. 4, that the state filed an antitrust lawsuit in U.S. District Court in New Jersey against Amazon, Amazon.com Services LLC and Amazon Logistics Inc. Amazon abused its dominant position in the labor market for Delivery Service Partner, or DSP, drivers by preventing companies in its delivery network from hir…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NJ Detective Dies After Battle With Rare Disease: Officials NJ Detective Dies After Battle With Rare Disease: Officials
NJ Detective Dies After Battle With Rare Disease: Officials A New Jersey police department is mourning the loss of one of its detectives who died after a battle with a rare cancer. Evesham detective Jared Halpern died on Monday, Aug. 3, after his second battle with rare germ cell cancer, his department said. He was 43 years old. He is survived by his wife, Jillian Halpern, and their two children, Paige and Hunter, who were the center of his life, according to his obituary on the Bradley Funeral Home website. He was remembered as a devoted husband and father who treasured spending time with his family above all else. Halpern graduated from East Brun…

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by Sam Barron
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McDonald's Names New US Leader As Diners Pull Back: What To Know McDonald's Names New US Leader As Diners Pull Back: What To Know
McDonald's Names New US Leader As Diners Pull Back: What To Know McDonald's has picked a longtime executive to lead its US business as the fast food giant looks to regain momentum with American customers. Skye Anderson was named president of McDonald's USA on Tuesday, Aug. 4, the company announced in a news release. She takes over the chain's largest market as McDonald's tries to improve on modest domestic sales gains while attracting more diners. Anderson has spent more than 26 years with the company, most recently serving as chief operating officer of McDonald's USA. "McDonald's has always been at its best when we harness the strength of our uniq…

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by Chris Spiker
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'RHONJ' Star's Son Commits To College Basketball 'RHONJ' Star's Son Commits To College Basketball
'Rhonj' Star's Son Commits To College Basketball The Goldschneider family has another milestone to celebrate. Adin Goldschneider, the Tenafly High School athlete and son of the former "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Jackie Goldschneider, announced he has committed to continue his academic and basketball career at the collegiate level. "I am blessed and honored to announce my commitment to the admissions process at Babson College," the rising senior said on Instagram Sunday, Aug. 2. The 6-foot-1 guard, who has a twin brother, Jonas, helped lead Tenafly to a 24-3 record while averaging 20.4 points per game last season, up from a 10-po…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Kendall Park Masturbator Locks Eyes With Teens At Dunkin Days After Jail Release: Cops Kendall Park Masturbator Locks Eyes With Teens At Dunkin Days After Jail Release: Cops
Kendall Park Masturbator Locks Eyes With Teens At Dunkin Days After Jail Release: Cops A 29-year-old man was arrested after police say he pleasured himself while staring at two juvenile girls inside a Bergen County Dunkin, just days after his release from jail on an unrelated trespassing case. New Milford police responded to Dunkin, 754 River Rd., at approximately 4:40 p.m. Friday, July 31, after receiving a report of a suspicious man inside the store, Police Chief Brian Clancy said. Sgt. Conboy, Officer Agnello and Officer Casteneda met with employees, who directed them to two juvenile females. The girls reported that a man had been "creepily staring at them while his hand w…

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by Cecilia Levine
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$50K! Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Jersey Shore Market $50K! Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Jersey Shore Market
$50K! Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Jersey Shore Market It was a sensational Saturday for a lottery player in Monmouth County A ticket sold in Fair Haven matched four numbers and the red Powerball to win $50,000 in the Powerball drawing held on Saturday, Aug. 1. The ticket was sold at Krauszer's Food Store at 617 River Rd. The winning numbers were 6, 17, 27, 48, 50 and the red Powerball was 6.

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by Sam Barron