Horrifying new details in NJ cop’s murder — NJ Top News
Here are the top New Jersey news stories for Friday:
⬛ 3 wildfires in NJ right now threaten over 100 structures
New Jersey firefighters are handling three wildfires across the state as dry conditions continue.
The Bethany Run Wildfire threatened 104 buildings in the heavily wooded area along the border of Evesham and Voorhees, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. The area is a combination of houses, campgrounds, critical infrastructure and industrial buildings, including one with a full array of solar panels. Twelve buildings were evacuated.
The newest wildfire was reported in the Glassboro Wildlife Management Area in Gloucester County. Crews are creating firelines, conducting a backfire operation and burning fuel in the fire's path to slow its pace.
⬛ NJ hits drought level it hasn't seen in more than 20 years
New Jersey is so dry, state officials have scheduled a public hearing to discuss the next steps.
For now, Garden State residents are encouraged to continue being wise with their water usage.
The latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor, released Thursday morning, puts about 20% of the state under the rarely touched "extreme" drought category. Every inch of the state is under some level of drought designation.
⬛ NJ man sues American Dream mall for prop helicopter fail
EAST RUTHERFORD — A New Jersey man blames the American Dream mall for a shocking accident that left him in "great pain," according to a new lawsuit.
The lawsuit says Franklin Borough resident Luis Rivera was one of the victims hurt by a prop helicopter that fell on swimmers at the mall's DreamWorks Water Park last year.
"It was terrible," said Irina Krasnov about the incident on Facebook. Video posted to social media showed people trying to evacuate while lifeguards ran to help.
⬛ 7 NJ men charged in luxury car theft ring bust, prosecutors say
Seven New Jersey men have been charged with stealing and selling luxury vehicles as part of a theft ring that targeted the rich at random.
Five of the men are from Newark and two are from East Orange, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. An eighth man from Virginia is also accused of being part of the car theft ring.
Prosecutors said the thieves stole mostly BMW and Land Rover models from towns throughout New Jersey such as Spring Lake, East Brunswick, and Ridgewood.
⬛ Horrifying new details in murder of NJ cop
Detective Sgt. Monica Mosley wasn't just murdered, she was executed.
Horrifying new details have been revealed in a case that has already shaken law enforcement and the local community.
During a detention hearing for the four suspects charged in Sgt. Mosley's death, prosecutors provided their most detailed account yet of what happened on the night of Oct. 15 at Mosley's home in Bridgeton.
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A list of NJ malls where you can get photos with Santa for the 2024 holiday season
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