SAYREVILLE, NJ–A police officer lost his job after admitting he covered up his patrol car's dashboard camera while running a “quick, personal errand.”
James P. Pizzillo, age 33, pleaded guilty to a fourth-degree charge of tampering with public records on August 3.
Pizzillo was admitted into the pre-trial intervention (PTI) program by Judge Michael Toto on September 25.
The Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office had recommended one to five years of probation, without any jail time.
PERTH AMBOY, NJ—A murder case that begin with the body of an 18-year-old man being found on Conrail property in Perth Amboy led to a murder charge against a man from El Salvador who was arrested over 200 miles away on unrelated charges.
The Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office (MCPO) identified the young victim as Perth Amboy resident Jose David Guardado-Leiva on August 28, three days after his body was found by a passerby near William Street.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ– New Brunswick's main cable provider, Altice USA, is offering eligible families and senior citizens fast internet service for just $15 a month.
As of September, "Economy Internet" low-cost broadband service has been available to new residential customers who qualify for the National School Lunch Program or senior citizens eligible for Supplemental Security Income, announced the company recently.
UPDATE (10/23): The Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office announced that Michael “Maniac” Martin, the second of the two suspects wanted in this case, has been arrested by Philadelphia Police.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—A 31-year-old city resident was fatally shot while sitting in a parked car on Fulton Street, about an hour before midnight on the evening of August 18.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ–A Perth Amboy man was sentenced to a 25-year prison term for a previously undisclosed kidnapping in 2014 , according to an announcement from the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office (MCPO).
Francisco Green, age 35, was found guilty of first-degree kidnapping and second-degree attempted aggravated sexual assault after a 7-day jury trial at the Middlesex County Courthouse in New Brunswick back in January.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—On Thursday, October 19, the State Theater of New Jersey will be hosting an exclusive screening of a documentary focused on families with lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender, and queer (LBGTQ) members called “Families Like Yours.”
The screening will start at 7pm and is a free and ticketed event, with general admission seating.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Local officials voiced their collective support for the "Build A Thriving New Jersey" campaign at a breakfast hosted at the Unity Square Community Center on September 27.
The initiative calls for the state government to commit approximately $600 million for affordable housing programs and related endeavors.
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