US Marshals Arrest Suspect In Slaying Of Young Mom In Atlantic City: Prosecutor US Marshals Arrest Suspect In Slaying Of Young Mom In Atlantic City: Prosecutor
US Marshals Arrest Suspect In Slaying Of Young Mom In Atlantic City: Prosecutor A 26-year-old Atlantic City man was arrested and charged following a fatal shooting, authorities announced Friday, May 1. At 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, officers responded to 2202 Hamilton Ave. and found Jaylou Marlenne Pineda Lopez, 22, with a gunshot wound, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. She was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. Franklin Felipe De La Paz was arrested on Thursday, April 30 by members of the Atlantic City Police Department, Pleasantville Police Department, United States Marshals Service, and Homeland Security Investigations, auth…
Glen Rock Mourns Former Council President Teresa Gilbreath, Flags Lowered Glen Rock Mourns Former Council President Teresa Gilbreath, Flags Lowered
Glen Rock Mourns Former Council President Teresa Gilbreath, Flags Lowered Flags in Glen Rock will be lowered to half-staff this weekend as the borough mourns former Council President Teresa Gilbreath, who died Saturday, April 25, at 66. The borough announced her death on Wednesday, April 29, calling it a “deep sorrow.” “In 2019, Teresa sought election to the Borough Council in order to give back to the community where she and her husband, Lee, raised their daughter, Kyra,” officials said. Gilbreath, who was raised in Hawthorne but spent 27 years in Glen Rock, served six years on the council, including as president, and was known for her commitment to residents a…
Pace University Cheerleader, 20, Dies Suddenly Pace University Cheerleader, 20, Dies Suddenly
Pace University Cheerleader, 20, Dies Suddenly The Pace University community and a Westchester family are mourning the sudden loss of a young student-athlete remembered for her kindness, energy, and bright spirit. Stevie Marie DeLuca, a Yonkers native and junior at Pace University, died on Thursday, April 30, at the age of 20, according to her obituary.  DeLuca was a member of Pace’s cheerleading team, where she served as a flyer. A graduate of Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy, she was majoring in criminal justice in the university’s Dyson School of Arts and Sciences.  Friends and loved ones described her as someone who left a l…
Blood Bank Pathologist Dies Days After Hudson County Crash: Prosecutor Blood Bank Pathologist Dies Days After Hudson County Crash: Prosecutor
Blood Bank Pathologist Dies Days After Hudson County Crash: Prosecutor An 89-year-old woman died days after a Hudson County crash, authorities announced Thursday, April 30. At noon on Saturday, April 25, Secaucus police responded to a single vehicle crash in front of 1377 Paterson Plank Rd., the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office said. The driver, Chung Kang, was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead on Monday, April 27, authorities said. Born in South Korea, Kang moved to the United States in 1964, first living in Maryland before moving to Passaic and later Secaucus, according to her obituary from the Shook Funeral …
NJ Dad Dies Month After Welcoming 'Miracle Baby' With Wife NJ Dad Dies Month After Welcoming 'Miracle Baby' With Wife
NJ Dad Dies Month After Welcoming 'Miracle Baby' With Wife Support is on the rise for a brand-new North Jersey mother who lost her husband one month after welcoming a baby together. Craig Caracozza, who lived in West Caldwell with his wife, Cindy, died unexpectedly, leaving behind Cindy and their 1-month-old daughter, Sienna, according to a GoFundMe launched by Marianna Cammarano.  “In the blink of an eye, Cindy’s world was changed forever,” Marianna wrote on Wednesday, April 29. The couple had long hoped for their daughter, calling her “their miracle,” according to the campaign, which had raised more than $22,000 as of Thursday, April 30. “…
Cause Of Death Released For 'Melrose Place,' 'Days Of Our Lives' Actor Patrick Muldoon, 57 Cause Of Death Released For 'Melrose Place,' 'Days Of Our Lives' Actor Patrick Muldoon, 57
Cause Of Death Released For 'Melrose Place,' 'Days Of Our Lives' Actor Patrick Muldoon, 57 The cause of death for actor Patrick Muldoon, best known for his roles on "Days of Our Lives" and "Melrose Place," has been revealed. Muldoon, 57, died suddenly at his Beverly Hills, California, home on Sunday, April 19. According to his death certificate, viewed by People, his death was caused by a myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack. The document also lists pulmonary embolism and hereditary coagulopathy as contributing factors. Original report: Actor Patrick Muldoon Dies Suddenly At 57: Starred On 'Melrose Place,' 'Days Of Our Lives' Hereditary coagulopathy is a gen…
NJ High School Freshman Dies After Cancer Battle NJ High School Freshman Dies After Cancer Battle
NJ High School Freshman Dies After Cancer Battle Jason Mavus, a 15-year-old New Jersey high school freshman and multi-sport athlete, has died after a cancer battle.  The High Bridge resident died peacefully on Saturday, April 25, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, his obituary on the Scarponi Funeral Home website reads. Jason was a freshman at Voorhees High School in Glen Gardner and was remembered as a multi-sport athlete who was most passionate about basketball. He had dreams of becoming a pro-gamer and even created an "intricate gaming set up." Jason had enrolled himself in online marine biology and astro…
Retired NJ Turnpike Worker Dies After Cancer Battle Retired NJ Turnpike Worker Dies After Cancer Battle
Retired NJ Turnpike Worker Dies After Cancer Battle A local family is seeking support after the death of a longtime NJ Turnpike worker who passed away following a battle with cancer. William Francis Mullins, Jr., of Clifton, died on Thursday, April 23, at the age of 70, according to his obituary from Bizub-Quinlan Funeral Home. Born on August 1, 1955, in Jersey City, Mullins grew up in Union City and graduated from Emerson High School before earning his bachelor’s degree, his obituary says. He had lived in Clifton since 1982. He retired after a 35-year career as a toll collector with the New Jersey Turnpike Authority in East Brunswick, wher…
Former UPenn Basketball Player, NJ Native Dies Former UPenn Basketball Player, NJ Native Dies
Former UPenn Basketball Player, NJ Native Dies Darren Smith, an Elizabeth native, who played college basketball at the University of Pennsylvania, has died, according to a fundraiser. The fundraiser was established by Preetkumar Patel, his co-worker at American Dream Warranty where he worked as a billing manager. Smith was also editor in chief  for Vending Machine Media, according to his Linkedin. "We are deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of Darren Smith," Patel wrote. "Darren was a valued member of our team and will be greatly missed by everyone who had the privilege of working with him." A graduate of South …
Democratic Congressman Dies After 20 Years In Office Democratic Congressman Dies After 20 Years In Office
Democratic Congressman Dies After 20 Years In Office David Scott, a 12-term Democratic congressman has died. His death was confirmed Wednesday, April 22, by his office and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. The 80-year-old Scott represented Georgia’s 13th Congressional District, which includes parts of metro Atlanta, since 2003.  Known for his focus on economic development, civil rights, and veterans’ affairs, Scott was a trailblazer in Congress and a respected advocate for his constituents. He was the first Black chair of the House Agriculture Committee, Scott’s political career spanned nearly five decades. Before joinin…
Washington Post Editor Found Dead After Layoff: Reports Washington Post Editor Found Dead After Layoff: Reports
Washington Post Editor Found Dead After Layoff: Reports Dan Eggen, a Pulitzer-prizewinning reporter and longtime Washington Post editor, was found dead at 60 years, the outlet reports. Eggen was laid off earlier this year in a round of mass cuts. His ex-wife, Stephanie Armour, confirmed Eggen's death to the Washington Post. No foul play is suspected and a formal cause is pending an autopsy. A GoFundMe created by Jenna Johnson for Eggen's children, Madeleine and Max, had a goal of raising $45,000. Eggen joined The Washington Post in 1997, starting as a Metro reporter before covering the Justice Department, national security, and the Wh…
Rif Hutton Dies: Beloved Actor Starred On 'Doogie Howser,'  'JAG' Rif Hutton Dies: Beloved Actor Starred On 'Doogie Howser,'  'JAG'
Rif Hutton Dies: Beloved Actor Starred On 'Doogie Howser,' 'JAG' Rif Hutton, a veteran actor best known for his roles on "Doogie Howser, M.D." and "JAG," has died. Hutton's death at age 73 came on Saturday, April 18, at his home in Pasadena, California, following a battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Hutton was a prolific performer with a career spanning decades. He played Dr. Ron Welch, a recurring character and close friend of Neil Patrick Harris’s character on "Doogie Howser, M.D.," appearing in 17 episodes from 1989 to 1993.  On "JAG," he portrayed Lt. Cmdr. Alan Mattoni in five epi…