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New Jersey woman faked her own child's cancer — NJ Top News
Here are the top New Jersey news stories for Thursday:
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New Jersey’s largest newspaper will soon no longer be available in a print format.
The Newark Morning Ledger Co., the owner of the Star-Ledger, said it will no longer publish a print edition of the newspaper after Feb. 2. The company also plans to close its Montville production facility. The online version will continue at NJ.com.
Sister newspapers the Times of Trenton, the South Jersey Times and the weekly Hunterdon County Democrat, owned by Advance Local, will also end their print editions. All will continue to be available online.
Shower, Rutgers dorm (Rutgers.edu, Canva, Townsquare Media Illustration)
NEW BRUNSWICK — A Rutgers University student has been accused of using his cell phone to take video of several female students while they showered at dorms on the Rutgers campus in New Brunswick.
Rutgers Police Department received a call on Oct. 2, reporting one such student being recorded while in the bathroom.
In the following weeks, police received at least two reports of similar incidents in nearby dorms.
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Several New Jersey towns have set teen curfews for Halloween activities this week as a proactive measure against possible problems.
Edison, Long Branch, Perth Amboy, Voorhees, South River, Wall Township and Washington Township in Morris County have set a 9 p.m. curfew for most of the week, including Wednesday, which is known as Mischief Night. Middletown and Point Pleasant Beach have curfews starting at 8 p.m. South Plainfield and Woodbridge’s curfew takes effect at 7 p.m. Clementon’s curfew starts at 7:30 p.m.
In some of the towns, the curfews apply to those age 16 and under, while other towns impact those 18 and younger.
Garden State Youth Correctional facility (NJDOC, Google Maps) Corrections officers indictment for inmate assault and report coverup
TRENTON — A state grand jury has voted to file charges against six state correctional police officers in connection with the alleged assault of an inmate at the Garden State Youth Correctional Facility in Burlington County, over four years ago — and an alleged coverup in officer reports.
A seven-count indictment was returned against the following sergeant and five senior corrections officers, stemming from what authorities said was a pepper spraying and forceful cell removal incident on April 8, 2020.
Ocean County Jail/Townsquare Media illustration
OCEAN TOWNSHIP (Ocean) — A New Jersey woman lied about having to help her child with cancer treatments so that she could convince a judge to repeatedly delay her case, according to authorities.
Alicia Campbell, 37, of Mays Landing was charged on Tuesday with records tampering, impersonation, forgery, obstruction of justice, and making a false statement, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office said.
Authorities said that during an ongoing criminal case, Campbell claimed her child had leukemia and that she needed to take care of them.
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New Jersey’s top 10 unique museums
New Jersey is home to many museums that cater to all interests and ages.
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A list of NJ malls where you can get photos with Santa for the 2024 holiday season
The annual New Jersey tradition is back for the 2024 holiday season, along with pet photos, special events, exclusive sensory sessions, and more. Malls are listed in alphabetical order.
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New Jersey’s First News with Eric Scott is the longest running news program in New Jersey. Eric Scott began hosting the program in 1991.
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Rock legend Steven Van Zandt celebrates New Jersey launch of Malvado Maple Mezcal at Hard Rock Atlantic City
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Steven Van Zandt celebrates New Jersey launch of Malvado Maple Mezcal
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Steven Van Zandt celebrates New Jersey launch of Malvado Maple Mezcal
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Steven Van Zandt celebrates New Jersey launch of Malvado Maple Mezcal
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Steven Van Zandt celebrates New Jersey launch of Malvado Maple Mezcal
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Steven Van Zandt celebrates New Jersey launch of Malvado Maple Mezcal
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Steven Van Zandt celebrates New Jersey launch of Malvado Maple Mezcal
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Steven Van Zandt celebrates New Jersey launch of Malvado Maple Mezcal
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Steven Van Zandt celebrates New Jersey launch of Malvado Maple Mezcal
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Steven Van Zandt celebrates New Jersey launch of Malvado Maple Mezcal
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Steven Van Zandt celebrates New Jersey launch of Malvado Maple Mezcal
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NJ Burglars Target These 10 Hiding Spots First
Do you have a secret spot in your home where you hide your valuables?
Do you think that it’s very safe and a would-be burglar wouldn’t think to check?
Unfortunately, that spot may not be as safe as you would hope. Burglars have a few spots in your home they will check first after they break in, and it very well may be your “super safe secret spot.”
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Do you hide things in your sock or underwear drawer?
It may be a good way to hide things from your kids, but obviously, a burglar is going to check there first.
Keep Scrolling to Find Out The Other 9 Places
How Common is Burglary in New Jersey
The majority of crimes in New Jersey are property crimes like burglary and vehicle theft. In 2021, NJ residents reported 103,761 property crimes.
This breaks down to a property crime rate of 11 crimes per 1,000 residents.
Though this crime rate is below the national average, you still have a 1-in-89 chance of becoming a victim of property crime. Criminals in New Jersey often target homes to steal electronics, jewelry, and other expensive items.
Reconsider Where You Are Hiding Your Valuables
I hope you are never the victim of a burglary, but if you are, at least you can make it a little harder for a crook to find your valuables.
Reader’s Digest recently talked with Chris McGoey of McGoey Security Consulting and Robert Siciliano, a security analyst with Hotspot Shield.
Using information from these two experts, the magazine determined that these are the 10 spots burglars are most likely to check.
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10 ‘Secret Spots’ Burglars Check First When Invading New Jersey Homes
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New Jersey mom hits jackpot at casino slots in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY (WABC) — A mom from New Jersey brought home more than flowers for Mother’s Day, raking in a jackpot worth over a hundred thousand dollars at a casino in Atlantic City over the holiday weekend.
Jacqueline B, a mom from Toms River, NJ, placed a $5 bet on a Dragon Link slot machine at Ocean Casino Resort on Saturday.
She hit the jackpot, winning $101,566.53 to be exact.
The jackpot paid out $101,566.
Jacqueline hasn’t yet revealed how she plans to spend her newfound cash.
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