Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez Retiring Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez Retiring Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez Retiring
Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez Retiring Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez is retiring. Suarez, who has served in the position for 10 years, made the announcement on Thursday, July 17. Her last day will be Friday, Aug. 1.  "My goal, since day one, was to build an Office that can better address the needs of the residents of Hudson County, while also providing law enforcement with the tools necessary to protect and serve," Suarez said.  Under her watch, the Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit, Hudson County Regional S.W.A.T. and Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force were established.  &nb…
CVS, Newport Mall, Children's Hospital Among North Jersey Locations Exposed To Measles: NJDOH CVS, Newport Mall, Children's Hospital Among North Jersey Locations Exposed To Measles: NJDOH CVS, Newport Mall, Children's Hospital Among North Jersey Locations Exposed To Measles: NJDOH
CVS, Newport Mall, Children's Hospital Among North Jersey Locations Exposed To Measles: Njdoh A resident of Hudson County has been diagnosed with measles, the New Jersey Department of Health announced Tuesday, July 15. The single confirmed case is not known to be related to the Ocean County measles case reported last week, NJDOH said. New Jersey is not currently experiencing a measles outbreak, which is defined as three or more related cases by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, NJDOH said. Anyone who visited the following locations, only during the specified dates and times, may have been exposed to measles: University Hospital, Emergency Department, 150 Bergen St. Ne…
Tropical Chantal Brings Heavy Rain, Stifling Heat To Bergen County: Here's Timing Tropical Chantal Brings Heavy Rain, Stifling Heat To Bergen County: Here's Timing Tropical Chantal Brings Heavy Rain, Stifling Heat To Bergen County: Here's Timing
Tropical Chantal Brings Heavy Rain, Stifling Heat To Bergen County: Here's Timing New Jersey is bracing for multiple rounds of dangerous weather as the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Chantal sweep through the region this week, the National Weather Service (NWS) warned Monday, July 7. A Flood Watch is in effect for much of the state from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday. Forecasters say locally heavy rain from scattered storms could dump 2 to 5 inches in some areas, especially in central and southern New Jersey. At 3 p.m., the NWS Mount Holly said storms have already started to develop across the region. “Scattered showers and thunderstorms developing today will be capable of pro…
Lyndhurst Resident Hit Man With Car, Fled Scene: Prosecutor Lyndhurst Resident Hit Man With Car, Fled Scene: Prosecutor Lyndhurst Resident Hit Man With Car, Fled Scene: Prosecutor
Lyndhurst Resident Hit Man With Car, Fled Scene: Prosecutor A 77-year-old Lyndhurst man was arrested and charged on Thursday, June 26, with striking a person with his vehicle and then leaving the scene, authorities said. Around 5 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4, North Bergen police found a 42-year-old Union City resident who had been struck by a vehicle in the area of 2600 Tonnelle Ave. Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. The striking vehicle did not remain at the scene, Suarez said. The victim was transported by first responders to a nearby hospital, Suarez said, and the striking vehicle was recovered. Miroslaw Masiak is charged with knowingly …
1,700 Lose Power In Bergen County Amid Dangerous NJ Heat 1,700 Lose Power In Bergen County Amid Dangerous NJ Heat 1,700 Lose Power In Bergen County Amid Dangerous NJ Heat
1,700 Lose Power In Bergen County Amid Dangerous NJ Heat New Jersey is sweltering under dangerously high heat and humidity, with feels-like temperatures hitting 106° in multiple cities on Wednesday, June 25, according to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly. Trenton, Vineland, Allentown, Philadelphia, and Wilmington all reached peak heat indices of 106°, while Easton, PA, topped out at 107°, weather officials said. Long Branch and Sussex hit 100°, and Toms River wasn’t far behind at 103°. To make matters worse, more than 10,000 residents across the state were without power as of 7:30 p.m., making it even harder to cool off: PSE&G outa…
Union City Man Sexually Assaulted 10-Year-Old Girl: Prosecutor Union City Man Sexually Assaulted 10-Year-Old Girl: Prosecutor Union City Man Sexually Assaulted 10-Year-Old Girl: Prosecutor
Union City Man Sexually Assaulted 10-Year-Old Girl: Prosecutor A 66-year-old Union City man was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl on Friday, June 20, authorities said. Francisco Ruiz sexually assaulted the 10-year-old girl at his apartment in Union City last month, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Ruiz threatened to harm the girl if she reported the crimes, Suarez said. The two are family acquaintances, Suarez said. Ruiz was arrested by members of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and the United States Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force at a res…
West New York Man Groped 12-Year-Old Girl: Prosecutor West New York Man Groped 12-Year-Old Girl: Prosecutor West New York Man Groped 12-Year-Old Girl: Prosecutor
West New York Man Groped 12-Year-Old Girl: Prosecutor A 20-year-old West New York man was arrested and charged on Friday, June 20 after he groped a 12-year-old girl, authorities said. At 6 p.m., West New York police were notified that a 12-year-old girl was groped by Victor ConsiguaSaloj at Bergenline Avenue and 58th Street, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Officers located the victim, a guardian and a witness who positively identified ConsiguaSaloj and he was taken into custody, Suarez said. He is charged with sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child, Suarez said.
Armed Felon Leads Foot Pursuit Through Luxury Stores Of KOP Mall: Cops Armed Felon Leads Foot Pursuit Through Luxury Stores Of KOP Mall: Cops Armed Felon Leads Foot Pursuit Through Luxury Stores Of KOP Mall: Cops
Armed Felon Leads Foot Pursuit Through Luxury Stores Of KOP Mall: Cops A Philadelphia man wanted for an armed home invasion in New Jersey was arrested after a foot chase through the King of Prussia Mall, police said. The incident happened Sunday, June 15, around 4:15 p.m., after Upper Merion Police got word of a stolen Jeep Cherokee spotted in the Orange Parking Garage at 160 N. Gulph Road, according to a release from the department. The Jeep had been reported stolen out of Darby Borough. Officers found it backed into a parking space on the 2nd level and began watching it while Mall Security reviewed surveillance footage to identify the driver. Police develop…
Heat Watch In Effect As NJ Braces For 106° Heat As Thousands Remain Without Power Heat Watch In Effect As NJ Braces For 106° Heat As Thousands Remain Without Power Heat Watch In Effect As NJ Braces For 106° Heat As Thousands Remain Without Power
Heat Watch In Effect As NJ Braces For 106° Heat As Thousands Remain Without Power A dangerous heat wave is heading for New Jersey next week, and thousands of residents are still without power, according to utility companies and the National Weather Service. AccuWeather says a "bubble of heat" is expected to drift across the U.S. through the end of this week into next, bringing some of the highest temps of the year.  AccuWeather An Extreme Heat Watch is in effect from Monday morning through Wednesday evening in seven counties, where heat index values could soar to 106 degrees: Mercer Middlesex Somerset Morris Hunterdon Sussex Warren “Heat-related illnesses increa…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For 10 NJ Counties, NWS Warns Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For 10 NJ Counties, NWS Warns Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For 10 NJ Counties, NWS Warns
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For 10 NJ Counties, NWS Warns A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for 10 New Jersey counties through 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, as damaging storms threaten to slam the region with hail, wind, and lightning, according to the National Weather Service. The counties under watch include: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean, and Salem. The Storm Prediction Center says conditions are right for frequent lightning, heavy downpours, and wind gusts strong enough to cause property damage and power outages. Meanwhile, residents in northeast New Jersey—including Passaic, Berg…
Jersey City Man Sexually Assaulted 11-Year-Old Girl: Prosecutor Jersey City Man Sexually Assaulted 11-Year-Old Girl: Prosecutor Jersey City Man Sexually Assaulted 11-Year-Old Girl: Prosecutor
Jersey City Man Sexually Assaulted 11-Year-Old Girl: Prosecutor A 42-year-old Jersey City man was arrested and charged on Tuesday, June 17, with sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl, authorities said. Charles Bordeaux sexually assaulted the 11-year-old girl in January 2024 at a private residence, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. The girl did not know Bordeaux, though he was known to a person who lived in the apartment where the assault occurred, Suarez said. He is charged with sexual assault by contact and endangering the welfare of a child, Suarez said. He had an outstanding warrant from Jersey City at the time of his arrest, Suarez said…
Hudson County Sheriff’s Lt. Richard Garcia Dies After 24 Years Of Service Hudson County Sheriff’s Lt. Richard Garcia Dies After 24 Years Of Service Hudson County Sheriff’s Lt. Richard Garcia Dies After 24 Years Of Service
Hudson County Sheriff’s Lt. Richard Garcia Dies After 24 Years Of Service The Hudson County law enforcement community is mourning the sudden loss of one of its most respected leaders. Lt. Richard Garcia died Monday, June 16, due to health-related complications, the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office announced. Lt. Garcia was in his 24th year of service and was known across the department for his professionalism, leadership, and loyalty to the people of Hudson County, the department said. “Lt. Garcia was a respected member of this agency, known for his professionalism, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the people of Hudson County,” the department said. Over m…